Being Pro Life: Recent Episodes
Bob Wurzelbacher
Beginning September 2019, this monthly podcast series goes weekly, every Tuesday! Still monthly topics, but weekly interviews with different people. We cover varying topics that fall under the category of respecting human life. This includes topics related to abortion, assisted suicide, religious freedom, capital punishment, immigration and persons with disabilities. Each episode features an interview with someone personally affected by the issue and a call to action on how to get involved.
Bob talks with Ohio Representative Adam Mathews about HB324, the Patient Protection Act, which requires in-person visits with a provider before and after receiving medication, if that medication has a 5% or greater likelihood of serious side effects such as organ failure, hemorrhaging and death. This law would require in-person as well as follow-up visits for the safety of women taking the abortion pill.
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Bob talks with Patrick Joseph, a Haitian national living in Springfield, Ohio, on his legal work status in the U.S. and the removal of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants, potentially sending tens or hundreds of thousands of Haitians back to Haiti while the country still has no operating government.
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Bob talks with Dr. Joe Zalot, Director of Education for the National Catholic Bioethics Center, about In-Vitro Fertilization, the theological and ethical problems with the process, and what help there is for couples facing infertility that are not only ethical, but more effective and less costly.
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Bob talks with Will Kuehnle, Associate Director for the Ohio Catholic Conference, about a bill to prohibit public funding for lethal drugs for abortion or assisted suicide, as well as abolishing the death penalty outright in Ohio.
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Bob talks with Wayne Topp about his wife’s pregnancy, the poor prenatal diagnosis of his son, Felix, and the faith-filled journey he and his wife took to trust God and not take the advice of doctors to abort.
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Bob talks with Daniel Schachle about his wife’s pregnancy and the miraculous healing of his son “Miracle Mikey” in utero, which led to the beatification of Blessed Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus.
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Bob talks with Terri Marcroft about her path to choosing adoption, the misconceptions about open adoption and why adoption should be considered a good and viable option for unplanned pregnancy. Terri is founder of Unplanned Good, a non-profit that promotes adoption.
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Bob talks with Mother Seraphina Marie, FDM, about her life, her order (Franciscan Daughters of Mary), and the Rose Garden Home Mission which helps pregnant moms and their babies.
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Bob talks with Fr. Charles Onumaegbu, the new Chaplain for Deaf Ministry for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, on his call to the priesthood, his interest in deaf ministry and how he came to the United States.
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Bob talks with Rebecca Kiessling, a family law attorney, adoptee, mother of 5 children, international pro-life speaker and advocate, who was conceived in rape. She travels around the country speaking out against rape exceptions, how they not only take the life of an innocent child, but also fail to help women but only aid rapists and traffickers.
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Bob talks with Mark Houck about being charged with violating the FACE Act outside an abortion facility in Philadelphia, his surprise arrest by over 20 armed FBI agents in front of his wife and young children, and his trial.
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Bob talks with Peter Range, Executive Director of Ohio Right to Life, about the passage of Issue 1 in Ohio, the Constitutional Amendment entitled "The Right to Reproductive Freedom". What did we learn, what can we do legislatively to limit its effects, and what should we do in our every day lives to continue to promote a culture of life.
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Bob talks with Rachel Citak, a Constitutional and Civil Rights attorney, on the November reproductive rights ballot initiative in Ohio and how it makes it even easier to traffic and abuse women in Ohio.
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Bob talks with Philip Williamson, a licensed attorney in Ohio and Kentucky, on the November reproductive rights ballot initiative in Ohio and how it is about so much more than it seems.
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Bob talks with Aaron Baer of the Center for Christian Virtue on the Ohio voters' rejection of Issue 1 that would have raised the threshold for making changes to Ohio's Constitution, and what the next steps are for defeating the abortion ballot issue in November.
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Bob talks with Will Kuehnle, Associate Director for the Ohio Catholic Conference, about Ohio's state budget and what things the OCC advocated for to protect women, families and those with special needs.
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Bob talks with Brian Hickey, Executive Director for the Ohio Catholic Conference, about Ohio's special August election, to make it more difficult to pass a constitutional amendment, making it more difficult to pass the abortion-related issue in November.
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Bob talks with Michelle Duffey, Associate Director for Communications and Outreach for the Ohio Catholic Conference, about the Ballot Initiative Materials
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Bob talks with Dena Espenscheid from the Leadership Institute, about the 2023 Ohio Ballot Initiative, "Right to Reproductive Freedom", and what concerned citizens can do to keep this extreme amendment off the ballot this November.
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Bob talks with Peter Range, Executive Director of Ohio Right to Life, about the 2023 Ohio Ballot Initiative, "Right to Reproductive Freedom", about how it may sound reasonable to many people at first, but it is actually an extreme ammendment that instills a right to abortion with no restriction.
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Bob talk with Elizabeth Whitman, Director of Communications for Ohio Right to Life, about the Heartbeat Bill, and misconceptions about what that bill means in the state of Ohio.
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Bob talks with Mary Parker about the Supreme Court case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health, and Ohio Senate Bill 123 which seeks to end abortion Ohio if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
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Bob talks with Ohio Senator Stephen Huffman on Ohio Senate Bill 103 to abolish the death penalty in Ohio, and why Being Pro-Life should include because against capital punishment.
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Bob speaks with Terry Robinson, a death row inmate, and Tessie Castillo, about how innocent people get convicted and sentenced to death.
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Bob speaks with Rev. Dr. Crystal Walker, whose son was tragically murdered, but remains steadfast against the death penalty.
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Bob talks with Kwame Ajamu, a death row exoneree, on his story of wrongful conviction and his work on how it is much more common than people think.
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Bob talks with Susan Willke Enouen about her research on abortion and assisted suicide, that is today often quoted in pro-life research.
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Bob talks with Fr. Tom McQuillen about his time with prison ministry, as well as ministry to those with mental disabilities in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
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Bob talks with Mary Anne Boyd about founding Project Rachel Ministry in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, our healing ministry for post-abortive women, as well as establishment of the Pregnancy Center Coalition.
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Bob talks with Vivian Koob, founder of Elizabeth New Life Center's many pregnancy care centers, Marriage Works Ohio, about how she responded to God's call in her life, and how anyone can get involved in the Pro Life movement.
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Bob talks with Jodie Blindauer, a parish youth minister, about how to keep our kids safe online and with other forms of media.
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Bob talks with Jason Jenkins, a School Psychologist, about how to keep our kids safe from the dangers of internet access and even excessive screen time.
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Bob talks with Greg Schutte, Director of Marriage Works Ohio, about keeping your kids safe online and with other forms of media.
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Bob talks with Rod Dunlap, Coordinator for the Anti-Pornography Initiative for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, about keeping your kids safe online and with other forms of media.
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Bob talks with Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic in Recovery, about tying in the traditional 12-step recovery process with a relationship with Jesus Christ and the Sacraments of the Catholic Church.
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Bob talks with Tonya Folks, Human Trafficking Liaison for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office about the connection between drug abuse and sex trafficking, and how to help someone you know who is addicted.
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Bob talks with Bettina di Fiore on the connection between post-abortion trauma and substance abuse.
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Bob talks with Ohio Rep. Phil Plummer on legislative solutions being proposed in Ohio to help solve the drug problem in our communities today.
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Bob talks with Amanda Conn Starner, Senior Director of PreventionFIRST! in Cincinnati, OH. They discuss how kids can get addicted to substances in the first place, and what we can do to help prevent a lifetime of addiction.
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Bob talks with John Ensor, President Passion Life Ministries, on how he got involved with helping women in crisis pregnancies in China, Cuba and other countries across the globe.
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Bob talks with Tom McClusky, President of March for Life Action, about threats to the Hyde Amendment and other pro-life protections happening on the national level today.
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Bob talks with Ohio Sen. Stephen Huffman about recent pro-life legislation in Ohio, from abortion to end-of-life protection to abolishing of the death penalty.
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Bob talks with Margie Christie of Dayton Right to Life and Meg DeBlase of Cincinnati Right to Life about what they do to help the Pro-Life cause, and how you can get involved.
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Bob talks with Billy and Maura, who share the grace-filled stories of the adoption of their two children.
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Bob talks with Mike and Caitlyn Bennett, who share the story of their partially open adoptions of two children.
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Bob talks with Elaine, who was adopted as an infant, on the story of growing up in a loving adoptive family and later reuniting with her birth mother.
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Bob talks with Monica, a birthmother, on the story of placing her daughter in an adoptive home and later reuniting with her daughter as an adult.
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Bob talks with Sheryl Linne of Adoption Professionals, on how the infant adoption process works, especially in the state of Ohio.
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Bob talks with Msgr. Paul Koetter, a priest of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, on his unexpected diagnosis with ALS, and how he continues to serve the Lord and His people while journeying with this fatal disease.
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Bob talks with Sheila Munafo-Kanoza about losing her husband, Vince, to brain cancer at a young age, and how she founded Companions on a Journey to help others deal with grief and loss.
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Bob talks with Joan Stoltz, who lost her 16 year-old daughter, Victoria, after a 15 month battle with brain cancer. Throughout her illness, Victoria continued to focus on helping the poor and those in need, which led to the founding of Victoria's House of Hope.
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Bob talks with Maria Lees Dunlap, founder of ReViv Family Support Foundation, about the loss of her infant daughter, and how anyone can help support those who are grieving a serious illness or death of a child.
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Bob talks with Anne Marie Kahwaty-Bogan, MSW, LISW-S, CCTP about the effect of COVD-19 on children's mental health, what to look for, and how we can better care for families during this pandemic.
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Bob talks with Charlene Rack, an elderly homebound caregiver, about the great need for more caregivers, how important the ministry is, especially during this time of pandemic.
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Bob talks with Fr. Angelo Anthony, a priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, about how St. Joseph is a model for all Catholics who work to preserve life in today's world.
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Bob talks with Angie Homoelle of Catholic Charities of SW Ohio about the effect of COVID19 on our elderly in long-term care facilities. Not only are outside family members being restricted from visiting, but many in-facility programs like game nights or communal meals are restricted as well.
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Bob talks with Samantha Taylor of Catholic Social Services of Southwest Ohio on how COVID has impacted the population's mental health, and the availability of mental health services.
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Bob talks with Dr. Ann Moelle, who conducts research for the current vaccines, on the ethics of the current vaccines, their connection with abortion, and the serious of the pandemic vs. taking them.
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Bob talks with Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer about the male role in the pro-life movement, especially how important it is to be role models as husbands and fathers to change the culture to one that upholds the value of all life.
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Bob talks with author and international speaker Jason Evert on the value of the message of chastity to the pro-life movement, and how we can all help spread that message to create a culture of authentic love and truly supports life.
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Bob talks with Greg Schutte of Marriage Works! Ohio, about the group classes, mentoring and therapy they offer to help people who are dating, engaged or married, improve their relationships to support strong marriages and families.
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Bob talks with Fr. Ethan Moore about why the miraculous story of the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the inexplicable details in the image, and why it is an icon of the pro-life movement today.
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Bob talks with Katie Sciba, award-winning columnist and mother of 6, about how sacred heart in the home can help raise Catholic and pro-life kids.
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Bob talks with Lee Carter, an ultrasound technician at a pregnancy care center, about the effectiveness of seeing an ultrasound image on helping a mother choose life for her unborn child.
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Bob talks with Max Schmiesing and Carrianne Rindler from the Lehman High School Pro Life Guards about the activities the students engage in, and their experience with the March for Life in Washington, DC.
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Bob talks with Tony Gabriele of the Carroll High School Life Club in Dayton, OH, about the activities the students engage in, and their experience with the March for Life in Washington, DC.
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Bob talks with Emily and Leah, board members of the Saints for Life club at Seton High School in Cincinnati, about the activities the students engage in across the life spectrum, and their experience with the March for Life in Washington, DC.
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Bob talks with Rose vonErden, President of the Respect for Life club at Mount Notre Dame High School in Cincinnati, about how she took the club from 5 members to 50 in three years, and about her experience with the March for Life in Washington, DC.
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Bob talks with Jordan Moorman, Ohio/Kentucky Regional Coordinator for Students for Life of America about the work they do to recruit, train, and mobilize the pro-life generation to abolish abortion. Jordan talks about some of the activities happening across schools and universities in Ohio, as well as what one can do instead of going to Washington, DC for the March for Life.
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Bob talks with Nikki Stefanow of Family and Youth Initiatives about their work helping Moms in their community, as well as helping young people make better choices in life. We also talk with Kamiya Roberts, client, about how FYI helped her and her daughter.
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Bob talks with Kat Talalas from the Pro-life Secretariat for the US Conference of Catholic Bishops about the initiative Walking With Moms in Need: A Year of Service, and how you can start this in your own parish.
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Bob talks with Laura Curran of Pregnancy Center East in Cincinnati, and a client Nyasia who went through a crisis pregnancy with triplets, of how pregnancy care centers help women before, during and long after pregnancy.
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Bob talks with Betsy Jacquez of Mater Filius, about this new ministry in Cincinnati to help women in crisis pregnancies who need also need a home. We also talk with Marissa, a past client from a Mater Filius house in Nebraska, about how the ministry helped her during her crisis pregnancy, and still continues to help her and her daughter, Monica.
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Bob talks with Jill Kingston, Director of Brigid's Path, a live-in home for infants born exposed to addictive substances, making them as comfortable as possible while experiencing withdrawal. He also talks with Holly, a Mom whose baby was cared for at Brigid's Path while she went through drug treatment herself. Here their stories and learn how you can support this ministry.
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Bob talks with Noelle Collis-DeVito, Associate Director of the new Office for Persons with Disabilities for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati about the ministries happening to work with those with disabilities and how you can get involved and help grow this new but much needed ministry.
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Bob talks with Donna Murphy about Heaven's Gain, a ministry for women and families who have lost a child to miscarriage or still birth. Nick and Christine also share the story of Hope, a child they lost, and how much help Heaven's Gain was to them during their unexpected pregnancy loss.
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Bob talks with Jaymin, a kid interviewed in November 2019 looking for someone to adopt him. He tells the story of what happened in the past year, and how much of a difference someone can make in the life of a young person who just needs a home.
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Bob talks with Lynn Meagher about her relationship with 2 transgendered young adult children whom she deeply loves and is willing to have a relationship with, but the attitude of the movement does not allow her to have a relationship with them if she does not wholeheartedly agree. She also gives advice to other parents on how to care for a minor child who expresses desire to live as the opposite gender.
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Bob talks with Dr. Jennifer Roback-Morse about the transgender movement, the dangers of taking a child to a "gender clinic", the money that drug companies can make with transgender medical treatment, and the importance of getting your child counseling help if he or she expresses gender dysphoria.
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Bob talks with Walt Heyer about his experience as a transgendered woman, how his childhood experiences led to his desire to become a woman, and his journey of healing back to realizing he was always a man. He argues why the best way to treat someone with gender issues is through psychological, not biological, intervention.
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Bob talks with Erin Brewer who identifies as a former trans kid, about her experience of why she felt she was a boy, and how not being affirmed in that at an early age helped her. They also discuss problems with legal bans on psychological help for kids who identify as transgendered.
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Bob talks with Fr. Tad Pacholczyk from the National Catholic Bioethics Center about gender dysphoria, inherent problems with recent medical pushes for biological rather than psychological intervention to help, and Catholic teaching on the value of gender.
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Bob talks with Bobby Schindler, brother of Terri Schiavo, who was killed through the removal of her feeding tube in 2005 after sustaining a brain injury when she was not dying. They discuss Terri's tragic case, and Catholic teaching on ordinary and extraordinary care for the disabled and for those in the dying process.
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Bob talks with Dr. Paul Day about the problems with in-vitro fertilization (IVF), surrogacy and other popular methods for helping couples trying to achieve pregnancy, and how NaPro Technology can work with fertility to naturally help couples conceive a child.
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Bob talks with Dr. DiAnn Ecret of the National Catholic Bioethics Center about the detrimental effects of artificial birth control on the health of women and their relationships with their spouses. They also discuss the beauty of Natural Family Planning in effectively planning children, without any side effects.
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Bob talks with Dr. Ted Furton of the National Catholic Bioethics Center about Catholic ethics in medical research, especially vaccines, touching on what is going on with ethical research for a vaccine for COVID19. They also discuss stem cell research and the sale of aborted fetal tissue.
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Bob talks with Andrew Musgrave, Director of the Social Action Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, about their I Vote Catholic initiative to help educate Catholics on the fullness of Catholic Social Teaching, including Human Life and Dignity, so as to vote in accordance with a fully formed conscience.
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Bob talks with Ohio State Representative Rick Perales about legislation recently passed that help our military, veterans and their families, and how anyone can get involved in their local center.
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Members of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Anti-Racism Task Force discuss practical tips in becoming anti-racist.
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Members of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Anti-Racism Task Force discuss current racial unrest and how Catholics should respond.
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Members of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Anti-Racism Task Force discuss the teaching of the Catholic Church on racism, why it is a pro-life issue, and why the phrase "All Lives Matter" can be hurtful in today's climate.
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White parents of black children and black people themselves share stories of modern experiences of racism in America today, revealing that racism still exists, and that we all need to look into our hearts and examine how we treat others, even if we don't believe we are racist.
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Bob talks with Christie Back, an attorney in immigration law in Ohio, about the laws on human trafficking, why it is difficult to prosecute, and how anyone can get involved.
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Bob talks with Samantha Searls of the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center, about what labor trafficking is, specific stories of how it happens locally, and how anyone can get involved.
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Bob talks with Harold D'Souza about his personal experience as a victim of human trafficking in Cincinnati, OH.
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Bob talks with Tonya Folks, Human Trafficking Liaison for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office about how trafficking happens in the United States, how to recognize it, and how to report it.
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Bob talks with Wilson Willard, Executive Director of the Help Program Cincinnati, talks about the challenges of finding employment after being released from prison, and how his program helps make it possible to give people a chance to make an honest and living wage.
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Bob talks with Lyle May, an inmate on death row for over 20 years, about the dignity of the person in prison. Lyle talks about his life, mistakes and the mentors he has met among his fellow inmates.
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Bob talks with Tessie Castillo, author of Crimson Letters, about the inequality of the judicial system in capital cases in the United States, and of the humanity of prisoners on death row.
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Bob talks with Steve Brinkmoeller about his life of drug addiction, that led him to his conversion experience in prison.
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Bob talks with Marty Arlinghaus, Director of Prison Ministry for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, about the value of human life in prison, and what it is like to minister to those in prison.
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Bob talks with Taylor Hyatt, a disabilities rights activist in Ontario, Canada, about Catholic parishes being more welcoming to those with disabilities, especially those with mobility limitations.
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Bob talks with Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC, a priest working in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia known as the Autistic Priest. They discuss autism, sensory issues, and how parishes can be more accommodating to those with sensory and developmental issues at Mass and in religious education.
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Bob talks with Cindi Swanson, a mother of a son with Downs Syndrome, anda woman who lost her site at age 41. She has served on Council for Intellectual Disabilities for the NCPD. They talk about how to help people with disabilities feel included in parish life, both in religious education and other aspect of parish life, recognizing the gifts everyone has to offer.
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Bob talks with Anne Masters, Director of Pastoral Ministry for Persons with Disabilities for the Archdiocese of Newark, about going beyond making physical buildings accessible to those with disabilities, and moving toward belonging and recognizing the gifts everyone has to offer.
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Bob talks with Taylor Hyatt, Board Member on the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition in Canada, about pro-life issues in Canada. They talk about abortion, assisted suicide and euthanasia, rights of disabled persons and religious freedom.
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Bob talks with Dr. Ken Craycraft, professor of moral theology at Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Cincinnati, about rationing care during a time of pandemic. If there are more patients than there are respirators or critical care beds, what are the Catholic principals to decide who gets the critical resources and who doesn't?
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Bob talks with Benedicta Lindberg, Secretary General for Respect in Sweden, about pro-life issues in Sweden and the Nordic countries. They talk about abortion, government-controlled religious education, conscience protection and the rights of those with disabilities.
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Bob talks with Joe Woodard, a U.S. Citizen who works for respect life issues in Hong Kong. They discuss issues of population control, forced abortion, religious freedom, and other issues in Asia, mostly in China.
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Bob talks with Monica Doumit, from the Archdiocese of Sydney, Australia about the Respect Life movement in Australia. They talk about abortion, assisted suicide, surrogacy and religious freedom issues.
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Bob talks with Sarah Seligmann of Catholic Social Action, Mike Lehner of Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley and Melissa Meyer of CAIN about how we can continue to keep ourselves safe and healthy while helping the most vulnerable during this COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bob talks with Archbishop Dennis Schnurr of the Cincinnati Archdiocese on the Ohio Bishops' decision to suspend public celebration of Masses in the state of Ohio. They talk about other ways people can continue to remain connected to their parishes and their faith during this trying time.
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Bob talks with Lisa O'Hare of Human Life International about the removal of protection for unborn life in that country, and its implications for abortion and other issues.
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Bob talks with Nancy Tosi, Advisor for Latin America at Human Life International. They discuss the issues of abortion, euthanasia and the importance of Catholic education in Latin America.
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Bob talks with George Wirnkar, National Director of French-speaking Africa for Human Life International. They discuss issues of birth control, abortion, same-sex marriage and the effect of Catholic education to stem the tide of the influence of the Culture of Death coming from the West.
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Bob talks with Daneshia, a woman who initially made an appointment for an abortion, but because of strangers praying outside of the abortion facility, decided to hear what they had to say and decided to keep the baby.
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Bob talks with Peter Range, Director of the Office for Life and Justice in Toledo, Ohio. They talk about the effectiveness of 40 Days for Life prayer campaigns, and why it is we shouldn't be afraid to be a peaceful presence outside of abortion facilities. He also shares stories of his encounter with a woman who chose life for her baby due to his witness, and his conversations with an abortionist who agreed to meet with him.
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Bob talks with Mark Clark (Cincinnati) and Jenny Belokonny (Dayton) about what 40 Days for Life efforts look like in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, and how anyone can sign up and join the prayer efforts to end abortion.
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Bob talks with Abby Johnson about what it was like to change sides on the abortion issue, the effectiveness of praying outside of abortion facilities, and why it is that we should not be afraid to join those in peaceful prayer to be the visible sign from God for abortion-minded women and men to make a different choice.
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Bob talks with Shawn Carney about the founding of 40 Days for Life, why we know it helps people change hearts about abortion, and the experience of having the movie Unplanned made, which included his part in Abby Johnson's story of why she left the abortion industry.
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Bob talks with Chris Miller, Co-Chair of the Council on Mental Illness for the National Catholic Partnership on Disability. Chris shares some thoughts on the stigma of mental illness in parish communities, how we can better reach out to those who struggle and their families, and how parishes can prepare to meet their needs through training in mental first aid.
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Bob talks with Peter Capobianco about what it is like to live with mental illness. As one who suffers from severe depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD and other issues, he talks about the difficulty of getting through school, holding down a job in the workplace, and even how unforgiving people in Christian faith communities can be towards people who suffer with mental illness
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Bob talks with Scott and Gail, parents of a now adult son with mental illness. They talk about the struggles of raising a child with difficult behaviors, the lack of understanding of what was going on with their child, and the lack of support they were able to find from both the medical community and their faith community. It ends with ideas on how to better help and support families who have members suffering with mental illness.
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Bob talks with Deacon Ed Shoener, founder of the Catholic Mental Health Institute, about mental illness. He share the prevalence of mental illness in the United States, and the lack of parity in acceptance of mental illness compared to physical illnesses. He shares a personal story of his own daughter's struggle with bipolar disorder, and how people of faith can treat people with illness as though their primary issue is moral depravity. Finally, he shares ways that parishes can start a mental health ministry at their parishes.
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Bob talks with Dr. Tim Jessick, a palliative care physician from Wisconsin about Palliative Care. They discuss how it is more than just end-of-life care, how patient-centered it is, and under what circumstances families should request palliative care for their loved ones. Dr. Jessick also discusses how it can help someone who may be interested in physician assisted suicide. Dr. Jessick closes by sharing ideas on how to become better educated on it, both personally and with your parish, and how to get involved.
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Bob talks with Jill about her experience caring for her mother with dementia and other medical issues, and how difficult it can be to get good care for an elderly patient if a strong advocate cannot be there 24/7. This is an example of when palliative care can be very useful, even if the patient does not have a terminal illness. Jill also discusses the importance of families discussing care options with their aging parents before the need arises, so decisions do not have to be made under such emotionally charged circumstances.
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Bob talks with Katalin Vogt, a palliative care social worker from Wisconsin about Palliative Care. They discuss how holistic and interdisciplinary it is, that it is care for the whole person's needs, and their families. They also discuss its Catholic roots and how anyone can get involved in promoting better awareness.
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Bob talks with Denise Hess, Executive Director of the Supportive Care Coalition, about Palliative Care. They discuss how it is so much more than just end-of-life care, or pain management. It is care for the whole person's needs, and their families, for anyone of any age with a serious illness. They also discuss its deeply Catholic roots, how it is not in any way associated with assisted suicide, and how anyone can learn more.
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Bob talks with Chad and Elizabeth about their experience fostering two children, one older and one younger than their biological son. While encouraging more people to consider fostering, it ends with sharing ways anyone can get involved, even if they cannot be foster parents.
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Bob talks with Andy and Emily, about their experience adopting two boys through the foster care system, close in age to their biological daughter. They also talk about fostering children who return to their parents. While encouraging more people to consider fostering, it ends with sharing ways anyone can get involved, even if they cannot be foster parents.
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Bob talks with Jaymin, a 16 year old boy who spent most of his life living house to house neglected by family members who were constantly on drugs. He and his brother were put into foster care a few years ago, but Jaymin alone is still looking for a permanent home.
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Bob talks with Dana Gerstner and Susan Walthers of Warren County Children's Services about the state of foster care in Ohio, and the great need for more foster families. They also discuss other ways anyone can help, even if you are unable to become a foster family right now.
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This is the fifth week of a five-episode series on Domestic Violence. This week Bob talks with Joanie, who shares her story of emotional abuse at the hands of her husband. Joanie helps us to understand how the exertion of control and emotional manipulation can be just as damaging as physical violence, and why that is just as unacceptable in a marriage.
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This is the fourth week of a five-episode series on Domestic Violence. This week Bob talks with Karen McQueary, Clinical Director of the Artemis Center, a resource center for victims of Domestic Violence in Dayton, Ohio. Karen shares her story as a victim of domestic violence, and why it can be so difficult to just leave. Karen also discusses how the Artemis Center in Dayton can help victims of domestic violence rebuild their lives.
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This is the third week of a five-episode series on Domestic Violence. This week Bob talks with Carol Owens, Director of the Office of Life and Family Ministry for the Diocese of Providence. She and her children have both been victims of domestic violence as well. Carol shares her story, giving further insight on why it can be difficult for victims to leave their abusers. They also close on how parishes can get more involved in making their fellow members more aware of the reality of domestic violence and how to help
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This is the second week of a five-episode series on Domestic Violence. This week Bob talks with Gloria Sheppard. She was a victim of domestic violence as a young child, and continued to be abused in her adult relationships as well. Carol shares her story, giving further insight on why it is that people abused as children are more likely to continue to choose abusive relationships as adults. She also talks a little about her foundations, Unplanned Parenthood, to help mothers in unplanned pregnancies keep the job training they need to provide for their children.
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This is the first week of a five-episode series on Domestic Violence. This week Bob talks with Dr. Sharon O'Brien of Catholics for Family Peace in Washington, DC. They discuss a few statistics on domestic violence in the United States, how victims can get help, and how the average person can get involved to help as well. In coming weeks we will hear personal stories from those who have been in domestic violence situations.
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This is the fourth of a four week episode on Abortion Pill Reversal/Rescue in our series from the Office for Respect Life Ministries called Being Pro Life. We speak with Dr. Ann Moell of the Women's Centers of Ohio, one of the doctors of the Abortion Pill Reversal network. We discuss more about the abortion pill, Abortion Pill Reversal process. The podcast ends by sharing ways anyone can help get involved or help area pregnancy centers better respond to women in crisis pregnancies. To see the video, go to www.catholiccincinnati.org/being-pro-life.
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This is the third of a four week episode on Abortion Pill Reversal/Rescue in our series from the Office for Respect Life Ministries called Being Pro Life. We speak with Rebekah, a client of Abortion Pill Rescue, who shares the story of her crisis pregnancy with her second child, how she took the first abortion pill (RU486 pill), regretted it, and found Abortion Pill Reversal treatment to save her baby, Zechariah. To see the video, go to www.catholiccincinnati.org/being-pro-life.
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This is the second of a four week episode on Abortion Pill Reversal/Rescue in our series from the Office for Respect Life Ministries called Being Pro Life. We speak with Sarah, a client of Abortion Pill Rescue, who shares the story of her crisis pregnancy with her fourth child, how she took the first abortion pill (RU486 pill), regretted it, and found Abortion Pill Reversal treatment to save her baby, Isaiah. To see the video, go to www.catholiccincinnati.org/being-pro-life.
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This is the first of a four week episode on Abortion Pill Reversal/Rescue in our series from the Office for Respect Life Ministries called Being Pro Life. We speak with Dr. George Delgado, founder of Abortion Pill Rescue, who explains the process of how a woman who changes her mind after taking the RU486 pill, can receive treatment to save her baby. The podcast ends by sharing ways anyone can help get the word out and make the treatment available to more mothers who are looking for a second choice. To see the video, go to www.catholiccincinnati.org/being-pro-life. In the coming weeks we will hear personal testimonies from women who have gone through the treatment.
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This is the 13th episode in our series from the Office for Respect Life Ministries called Being Pro Life. The topic is Welcoming the Blind in our Parish Communities. We speak with Chris Sabine, who is blind, about his experience as an active member of a local parish, and how parishes can be more accommodating and welcoming to the blind and visually impaired at their parishes today.
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This is the 12th episode in our series from the Office for Respect Life Ministries called Being Pro Life. The topic is Welcoming the Deaf in our Parish Communities. We speak with Adam Frazier, teacher and campus minister at St. Rita's School for the Deaf, and Mary Ann Barth, who is deaf, and has done a lot of ministry with the deaf community both locally and internationally. The voice you hear in place of Mary Ann, is of an interpreter.
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This is the 11th episode in our series from the Office for Respect Life Ministries called Being Pro Life. This is Part two of a two part episode on Capital Punishment. Part Two features an interview with Bill Pelke, a man whose grandmother was brutally murdered by a group of teens, one of whom was sentenced to death, at only 16 years old. Bill talks about his conversion experience against the death penalty, and how the young woman's sentence was ultimately changed to life in prison. It ends with ways you can get involved with his organization, Journey of Hope, which helps families of murder victims find healing through love and forgiveness, rather than death. This revision clarifies that Death Penalty Action is the name of the local organization where Abe Bonowitz and Scott Langley work. It also invites people to write the Ohio Governor without presuming his current position on the issue.
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This is the 10th episode in our series from the Office for Respect Life Ministries called Being Pro Life. This is Part one of a two part episode on Capital Punishment. Part One features an interview with Joe D’Ambrosio, a man who spent 22 years on death row for a crime he did not commit. With him is Fr. Neil Kookoothe, a priest who saw the lack of evidence in his case, and worked to have his case dismissed. It ends with ways you can get involved in the work towards abolishing the death penalty, especially in Ohio.
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This is the ninth episode in a monthly series from the Office for Respect Life Ministries called Being Pro Life. This month's episode features interviews with Hillary Byrnes, Assistant General Council for the USCCB on Religious Freedom, Cathy DeCarlo, who was forced to participate as a nurse in an abortion, Steve and Bridget Tennes, who were asked to renounce their beliefs on marriage in order to participate in the local farmer's market, and Kate Anderson from Alliance Defending Freedom. It ends with suggestions on how to be better informed on similar issues and even help those being discriminated against because of their Catholic beliefs.
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This is the eighth episode in a monthly series from the Office for Respect Life Ministries called Being Pro Life. This month's episode features interviews with several guests, who share their stories of what it is like to bring a child with autism spectrum disorder to church, specifically Catholic Mass, and religious education. They encourage people to be more understanding and inviting, rather than treat them as disturbing and unwelcome. They also share ways parishes can be more prepared to serve these families, including how to make Mass more friendly.
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This is the seventh episode in a monthly series from the Office for Respect Life Ministries called Being Pro Life. This month's episode features interviews with several guests, who share their stories of loss from ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, and early infant loss. They share the pain of early loss, and give advice on how individuals and parish communities can better serve those who suffer from this kind of loss.
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This is the sixth episode in a monthly series from the Office for Respect Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati called Being Pro-life. This month’s episode features interviews with several people, who share stories of their experiences with racism. They then share how stepping out of our comfort zones and getting to know people of different races can make a real difference in helping improve race relations, so that we can all do a better job of respecting human dignity in all its diversity.
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Tonya Folks is the Human Trafficking Liaison at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. She shares stories of the harsh reality of human sex trafficking right here in Southwest Ohio, how easily minors and young adults can be manipulated into it, and dispels myths of how adults who appear to be simply choosing the lifestyle, are actually victims of traffickers. She closes with several practical ways on how to help.
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Elizabeth had an abortion when she was young, and when she came to the Church to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, was told she had done the unforgiveable and could not receive absolution. After years of self-destructive behavior and being away from the Church, she found the forgiveness and healing from God she longed for through Project Rachel, a Catholic post-abortion ministry. Hear her story and learn how you can support this ministry.
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Jose shares the story of how his parents brought him to the United States when he was just 4 years old, and how the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program gave him the opportunity to afford college, work and accept an internship to Washington, DC. Jose also helps dispel some misunderstandings of why so many people find themselves in an undocumented status in the United States.
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This month's episode features an interview with Kristen Hanson, which highlights her experience with her husband's final years with terminal brain cancer. Through that challenging journey, she and her husband learned a lot about the dangers assisted suicide bring to society and what it can mean for people who have no interest in it. It closes with ways you can get involved in the fight against its legalization.
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This is the first Episode in a monthly series from the Office for Respect Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati called Being Pro-life. This month's episode features an interview with Magalia, which highlights her sad experience with an abortion center, and the positive work that a pregnancy care center did for her during her pregnancy, and continues to do for her years after the birth of her child. It closes with the many different ways you can help your local pregnancy center continue to help women and save lives.
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