The Pro-Life Guys Podcast: Recent Episodes
Pieter Bos and Cameron Côté
We’re two guys who are passionate about ending the killing of pre-born children in Canada, and this is a podcast dedicated to giving you the tools you need to change minds and save lives from abortion. We work for a pro-life organization called the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform (CCBR), and together with our colleagues have reached millions of Canadians with the truth about abortion.
Join us as we discuss all the pro-choice justifications for abortion and share how we navigate them on the streets with clarity and compassion. We'll also talk to leaders in the movement and experts within fields that impact the abortion conversation to hear their stories and learn from them!
With the 2024 US election just over a month away, more and more conversations about abortion are being impacted by politics, particularly the politics of Donald Trump. So, how do you respond when Trump comes up in your pro-life conversations? In today's episode host Cam tackles just that!
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Regardless of whether you're a massive Trump supporter, a "Never Trump" advocate, or anyone in between, it is vital that we ensure our conversations about abortion keep the main thing the main thing: Can we solve the very real, and very difficult problems of our world by killing innocent humans?
In this episode, Cam talks through several strategies for how to pivot conversations back to the abortion crisis, how to think critically about imperfect politicians, and how to protect the lives of the weakest and most vulnerable.
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Do pro-life laws kill mothers? The answer to this question has been the topic of discussion by mainstream media in the lead up to the 2024 American Presidential election with the news of death of Amber Thurman, Candi Miller, and potentially more mothers who tragically died after taking the abortion pill, though media personalities and politicians are consistently coming to the wrong conclusion.
In today's episode, host Cam breaks down what you need to know about these heartbreaking stories, and how you can navigate conversations about them to demonstrate that these tragic deaths are a result of the abortion pill, realities within any medical system (including those in pro-abortion states), and at times medical errors.
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For more information about the truth surrounding pro-life legislation in America, go to: https://lozierinstitute.org/fact-sheet-are-pro-life-state-laws-preventing-pregnant-women-from-receiving-emergency-care/
Check out these great articles in response the heart breaking story of Amber Thurman, go to: https://www.liveaction.org/news/feigned-fury-abortion-pill-die-pro-life-states/ and https://slowtowrite.com/amber-thurman-died-because-of-amber-thurman/
For more about the risks surrounding the abortion pill regime go to: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19888037/ and https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/fulltext/2009/10000/immediate_complications_after_medical_compared.14.aspx
To see how the mainstream media is covering these tragic stories to whip up opposition to life saving laws, go to: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/sep/19/georgia-abortion-ban and https://www.propublica.org/article/candi-miller-abortion-ban-death-georgia
Connect with Cam for your questions, comments, and ideas at email@prolifeguys.com
Central to conversations about abortion is when human life begins, and in today's episode, host Cam takes a deep(er) dive into how to talk about the science of human life.
The first step in establishing the importance of when human life begins is reiterating the human rights argument which includes the following questions:
- Do you agree all humans get human rights?
- If something is growing (in an organized way), isn't it alive?
- If that living organism has human parents, isn't he or she a living human?
- Doesn't that make abortion a human rights violation?
Next, we'll offer clarifications, including at times tracing our lives back from our current age and stage of development to the moment of fertilization, before appealing to biological authorities and offering a more thorough understanding of the behaviour and composition of pre-born children which comprehensively demonstrate the presence of a new human life at the moment of fertilization.
For Dr. Maureen Condic's article titled, "Defining Organisms by Organization", go to: https://www.pdcnet.org/collection/fshow?id=ncbq_2005_0005_0002_0331_0353&pdfname=ncbq_2005_0005_0002_0331_0353.pdf&file_type=pdf
For Dr. Maureen Condic's white paper on the beginning of human life, go to:https://bdfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/wi_whitepaper_life_print.pdf
For Dr. Steven Jacobs' study titled, "The Scientific Consensus on When a Human's Life Begins", go to: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36629778/
To purchase a copy of CCBR's flagship apologetics book, "STUCK: A complete guide to answering tough questions about abortion", go to: https://prolifeguys.com/shop/
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With internships drawing to their completion at CCBR, as well as numerous other pro-life organizations around the world, it is a vital time to provide a small amount of guidance for those stepping out of the Wardrobe and returning to their home communities.
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In today's episode, host Cam talks through 6 important steps for returning home and allowing your training and experience continue to shape your life and the lives around you.
00:00 Introduction
02:56 Cam babbling about different fantasy series'
09:10 Step 1 - Rest
10:20 Step 2 - Intentional reflection
11:55 Step 3 - Reconnect with friends and family in your community
13:55 Step 4 - Remember the plight of the pre-born
14:55 Step 5 - Reengage
17:03 Step 6 - Reconnect with ALL of your fellow intern alumni
19:50 Conclusion
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Pro-lifers are confronted with a wide variety of justifications for abortion, and for many of us, we are tempted to either refute them by explaining why their justification is illogical, or to try and resolve the challenges brought forth.
In today's episode, host Cam talks about why we should avoid refuting altogether in an effort to win people while being pro-life ambassadors, and why we should be wary of trying to resolve problems before working through the foundational principle that we cannot kill humans to solve problems.
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We may be through June, but many pro-lifers are asking the question as to what they should do (if anything) around pride parades happening in their town, city, or community.
In today's episode, Cam talks through a number of important considerations you and your team should reflect upon before conducting activism at the same time as a pride parade, or any other large event which might attract a large crowd.
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Better late than never to react to Harrison Butker's commencement address at Benedictine College, and to think about how to respond when famous people say pro-life things.
In today's episode, Cam talks through the importance of researching the pro-life statement (and who actually said it), how these media sparks can be used to start conversations about abortion, and how important it is to connect with these courageous men and women and thank them for the aspects of their statements we agree with and appreciate.
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To watch the full commencement address go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JS7RIKSaCc
To watch his follow up speech, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wJEsz2JdpI
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While many of us welcome the surprise of meeting someone who is already pro-life while doing activism, rarely do we know what to do once they tell us they are pro-life; so much so that we often just let these men and women walk away without even a follow up question!
In today's episode, Cam talks through a simple approach to how to engage pro-lifers through the simple steps of:
- Affirmation
- Confirmation
- Motivation/education
- Activiation/mobilization
Through these four steps, we're able to solidify the positions of those we talk to, while also recruiting new members to join our pro-life outreach.
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Pro-lifer advocates are often challenged with the question, "What about when the mother's life is in danger?", and regardless of whether this comes from a well-meaning pro-lifer struggling to come to terms with this crisis, or an abortion advocate using these scenarios as something of a Trojan horse, it is vital that pro-lifers respond with clarity and compassion.
In today's episode, host Cam talks through how to navigate these conversations to help those we're speaking to appreciate that while medical intervention can absolutely be appropriate, the mechanical intentions of that intervention entirely dictates whether a particular procedure is appropriate.
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Check out the episode where Cam talked to Dr. Ryan Wilson from Canadian Physicians for Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifWsZ1hmBXI
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Pro-life ambassadors often ask me whether they should start their conversations by addressing the hard circumstances and other justifications surrounding pregnancy, or whether they should dive straight into talking about the humanity of pre-born children, and I really (really, really, really) think you should start by addressing the circumstances and justifications underlying their support of abortion, rather than starting with the humanity of pre-born children, central though it is to the abortion conversation.
I'd love to hear what you think, if you disagree or agree, and what your experience has been talking with those around you about abortion.
Check out the full "Roadmap for Effective Pro-Life Conversations" here: https://prolifeguys.com/heres-how-to-change-more-minds-on-abortion/
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Some times when you are talking to an abortion advocate it becomes clear that they will not becoming fully pro-life (and maybe not even more pro-life) before the end of your conversation with them.
Maybe they need to reflect upon the question of whether we can solve problems by killing humans, maybe they need to research when human life begins, maybe they need to consider whether they are comfortable discriminating human rights based on a human's age or ability. Whatever the reason, we must also consider whether we can help bring about smaller shifts, even if we won't be able to witness a full shift.
In today's episode, host Cam talks about three strategies that can help generate meaningful break-throughs in yoru conversations, even if the person you're speaking with is unlikely to fully change their mind on abortion.
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Is abortion appropriate if the childs parents wouldn't be good parents?
This is a question pro-lifers are often asked, either by those who doubt their own ability to provide a high quality of life for a child, those who are unwilling to provide a high quality of life, or by those who are considering people struggling with addiction, homelessness, or other life circumstances which may compromise their ability to provide a high quality of life for a child.
In today's episode, host Cam addresses each of these scenarios, and walks through how we as pro-lifers can speak with charity and clarity into each circumstance.
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To check out the recent episode on responding to questions about sexual assault: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uRSsbv7vxs&t=263s
To check out the recent episode on responding to questions about bodily autonomy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxYdFvWHbxU&t=16s
To check out the episode on responding to the argument that pre-born children are parasites: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h2qVasUIF4&t=40s
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Many pro-lifers have been told that pre-born children are simply parasites, leeching nutrients and energy from their mothers.
While it can be tempting to try and explain how the relationship between mother and child is not simply one-sided, in today's episode, Cam explains how to address the underlying concerns which may be motivating abortion advocates, or simply those experiencing challenging pregnancies, to consider pre-born children to be parasites.
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Building on the recent episode where Cam spoke to Trevor Polo from Protect Life Michigan, in today's episode host Cam boils things down to a very simple approach for how to explain the use abortion victim imagery and photography to both abortion advocates and pro-lifers (spoiler alert, it's different depending on who you're talking to!).
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For more PLG Podcast content, check out these episodes focused on abortion victim imagery:
- The difference between social reform and traditional marketing with Jonathon Van Maren https://youtu.be/7RY7a8spFNo
- The logic behind abortion victim imagery https://youtu.be/ZUbYuVO5ot4
- FAQs of abortion victim imagery with Dr. Monica Miller https://youtu.be/dqx67pL6D6A
For the recent study conducted by Protect Life Michigan, go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W_uCFRPOOUnB-F-wsw_VcjBy5C1W1gPAbO5Asfj_sLw/edit#heading=h.aczyuw2yex2w
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While many pro-lifers (and even many abortion advocates) have come to accept and embrace the public display of abortion victim images, there are still at least some who question the strategy, asking questions about the impact abortion victim images have on one's worldview, on their likelihoood of supporting various forms of legislation, and most often the impact showing these images have on people's perception of the pro-life movement.
In today's episode, Cam sits down with Trevor Polo from Protect Life Michigan to review and discuss comprehensive polling PLMi has recently conducted to answer the questions mentioned above.
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To check out the study yourself and to learn more about Protect Life Michigan, go to: https://www.protectlifemi.org/strategy
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00:00 Introduction
09:17 Trevor Polo and the role of effective pro-life strategies
20:45 New polling conducted by Protect Life Michigan 29:25 Impact of abortion victim images on abortion worldviews
36:30 Impact of abortion victim images on humanizing pre-born children
43:42 Impact of abortion victim images on perception of pro-lifers showing the images
56:41 Impact of abortion victim images on support of restrictive legislation
01:17:15 Conclusion
Thanks for hanging through this longer than normal episode, don't forget to like and subscribe to the show, and reach out to Cam at email@prolifeguys.com if you have suggestions for future topics or have any other feedback!
How do you end a conversation about abortion in a polite way that keeps the door open for further thought and reflection? That's the topic of today's PLG Podcast episode!
We've done episodes in how to start conversations about abortion, and usually most episodes feature strategies for keeping conversations going, but what if you need to end a conversation, either because you need to get back to work or school, or simply because you've reached an impass in conversation that requires personal reflection?
In today's episode, host Cam talks through several reasons why you may need to end a conversation about abortion, before walking through the four steps necessary for ending a conversation so that the person you're speaking with continues to think towards the pro-life worldview.
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A recent study published in Scientific American suggests that since the overturning of Roe vs. Wade in 2022 via the Dobbs decision, approximately 59,000 women have become pregnant through sexual assault in states where abortion is illegal regardless of the circumstances of the child's conception.
In light of this study, many pro-lifers are conflicted in their response, suggesting that these numbers must be somehow inflated or even else wondering if these laws might be illadvised. In today's episode, Cam talks through the crisis of sexual assault in our world, the need for greater protection for women, and tragically the urgent support for victims in today's society, before ending on how pro-lifers should compassionately communicate our shared conviction that these heinous crimes must be stopped, punished, and responded to in ways that support the victims, yet in ways which do not include killing the innocent child conceived through these brutal attacks.
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To read the full study, go to: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/64-000-pregnancies-caused-by-rape-have-occurred-in-states-with-a-total-abortion-ban-new-study-estimates/
To check out the PLG Episode in which Cam and Pieter spoke with Aura, a survivor of sexual assault, go to: https://prolifeguys.com/episode-13/
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Have you ever been well into a really good conversation with someone who supports abortion, only to have all the rapport and momentum you've built thwarted by a well-meaning, but poorly equipped pro-lifer who interupts you and says something less than ideal?
In today's episode, Cam talks about how to handle situations in which pro-lifers who haven't received CCBR's training jump in to "help" you talk to an abortion advocate. Additionally, Cam talks about how to challenge the pro-lifers you meet to become more effective in their engagement methods to optimize their pro-life outreach.
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If you missed it, make sure you check out Cam's reaction for Ben Shapiro and Tom MacDonald's #1 hit song, "Facts".
To read the recent study on the projected number of pregnancies resulting from sexual assault since the overturning of Roe vs. Wade which Cam will be responding to in next week's apologetics episode, go to: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/64-000-pregnancies-caused-by-rape-have-occurred-in-states-with-a-total-abortion-ban-new-study-estimates/
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Many of the justifications for abortions start with pro-life ambassadors challenging abortion advocates to consider the lives of pre-born children, yet when abortion advocates attempt to defend abortion seemingly out of compassion for pre-born children when parents are given a difficult pre-natal diagnosis, pro-lifers can feel as though the tables have been turned, and that they are now the ones not caring "enough" for pre-born children.
In today's episode, Cam explores considerations around approaching these conversations, talks about a few common arguments that should actually be avoided, before talking about how common ground, analogies, and questions can and should be applied to help those we are speaking with understand that even in these situations, our compassion for a child can never lead us towards directly and intentionally ending their life.
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Conversations about sensitive issues such as abortion almost always bring with them the dilemna of how direct can you be without either getting into a shouting match or else simply ending the conversation.
Thanks to this great question on one of the latest YouTube episodes, today Cam explores when and how you can be more direct and challenging in your conversations while mitigating the risk of blowing up your conversation.
I (Cam) very much apologize for the audio on this episode, there was a lot going on and I selected the wrong microphone! I'll be back to my regular microphone next time and a huge shout out to Matty at SDG Media Inc. for dealing with this mess and making sound as good as he did!
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For many pro-life ambassadors, we hear circumstances brought up in defense of abortion and immediately think of our own experiences, or those of people we know, and we want to share them to help those we are speaking with understand that even faced with daunting and seemingly impossible situations, there is hope.
In today's episode, Cam shares how personal stories can be shared in our conversations so that they don't come across as refutations or mere anecdotes, but rather true empathy and hope.
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With much of CCBR's outreach happening at post-secondary institutes, we are often confronted with the question, "Should a mother who is on the cusp of getting her degree and launching into a career be required to throw it all away because she found out she's pregnant?".
In today's episode, host Cam walks through not only the background behind this important and incredibly relevant question, but also how pro-lifers can provide a response which is both compassionate and compelling.
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For many pro-lifers, winning arguments about abortion seems nearly impossible, without even starting to consider if and how a person could be won to the pro-life world view through the process, yet it doesn't need to be this way.
In today's episode, host Cam kicks of this year of pro-life conversation skills with a deep dive into how to be an effective pro-life ambassodor.
Using the lens provided by Greg Koukl in his book "Tactics" (There's a give away, check it out!!!) of character, knowledge, and wisdom, Cam explores how we as pro-life advocates can set our conversations up for success by ensuring we approach them with the best possible preparation.
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After focusing on personal development goals in 2022 and personal activism goals in 2023, for 2024 host Cam invites you to consider setting team growth and development goals for pro-life outreach in your sphere of influence in 2024!
While many may already have established their New Year's resolutions (and some may already have given up on them...), in 2024 the PLG podcast would love to help you grow pro-life outreach in your local community by getting back to the program's roots of providing street-tested apologetics skills, as well as building in a new focus for team growth, development, recruitment, and everything else that goes into building a thriving pro-life ministry.
While we'll still feature special guests, authors, and other pro-life ministries, these will now be offered as bonus episodes or exclusive content for the show's Patreon supporters. We hope that in doing this, the general audience will always know that core content will be CCBR's tried and true apologetics when they tune in Tuesday's, or else team building support and guidance when they tune in through the week.
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Merry Christmas all! Here's a quick year in review from Blaise Alleyne and the Eastern Strategic Initiatives Department!
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Merry Christmas all! Here's a quick year in review from CCBR's Eastern Outreach Director!
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Merry Christmas all! Here's a quick year in review from Winnipeg.
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Merry Christmas all! Here's a quick year in review from Calgary.
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Merry Christmas all! Here's a quick year in review from our Vancouver office!
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While helping a mother choose life for her pre-born child is the most important step for many pro-life advocates, few if any are naive enough to think it is the only step. Once a mother has said, "yes!" to life, what happens next?
With countless parents facing generation poverty, the road after the initial "yes" is often plagued with barriers and road blocks, many of which might push parents back towards abortion, whether during that pregnancy or during future one.
To explore the reality of generational poverty, as well as to start answering the question of how the pro-life movement can respond beyond a mother's "yes", Cam is joined by Marisol Rodriguez, co-founder of RENEW Life Center and author of "Beyond Her Yes: Reimagining Pro-Life Ministry to Empower Women and Support Families in Overcoming Poverty".
To purchase a copy of "Beyond Her Yes" go to: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/beyond-her-yes/417240
For more information about RENEW Life Center, go to: https://renewlifecenternj.org/
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Laura Klassen, founder of Choice42.com, is a leader in both pregnancy support and in exposing the injustice of abortion and other attacks on human life.
In today's episode, Laura joins PLG podcast host Cam to talk about her most recent episode in her "Exposed" series which focuses on In Vitro Fertilization and the hundreds of millions of tiny boys and girls killed every year through this practice which in many ways commodifies human life in a very different way than abortion.
In vitro fertilization is naturally a very personal subject for countless people around the world seeking to satisfy the very good and natural desire for children, including many within the pro-life movement. As such, we must take a long and critical look at whether or not this is an appropriate practice to satisfy this deep longing (spoiler alert: it isn't).
To view Laura's video on IVF, go to: https://www.choice42.com/videos
To learn more about Choice42, go to: https://www.choice42.com/
To check out the episode Cam recorded with Stephanie Gray Connors focused on how to talk about IVF, go to: https://prolifeguys.com/134-unpacking-in-vitro-fertilizations-ft-stephanie-gray-connor/
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Giving Tuesday is the incredible day for people to financially partner with non-profits like CCBR and The Pro-Life Guy's Podcast in support of the incredible work done year round to change minds, save lives and transform our culture.
In today's episode, host Cam is joined by Loretta Slomp, Fundraising Coordinator for CCBR, to talk all about this year's Giving Tuesday campaign and how you can be a part of it!
Join us today by donating at www.endthekilling.ca/donate
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Little Spark of Life is a newly published children's book written by Courtney Siebring which sheds light for young children on the beautiful journey of pre-natal development while also sharing the profound message of our identity as image bearers.
In today's episode, host Cam is joined by Courtney Siebring, author of the newly released children's book "Little Spark of Life", to talk all things children's literature, including her writing process, illustrations, and the early response to this beautiful pro-life resource for families and children.
To find out more about the book, go to: https://littlesparkoflifebook.com/
To find out more about Courtney and her work, go to: https://www.siebringcreative.com/
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Florida AAP is finally back folks, and we want you to be a part of it!
For years CCBR has led pro-life mission trips to Florida in February, and while we haven't been able to for the last few years, we're excited to announce that we're going back in February of 2024!
Through this mission trip, we (and you, if you're able to join us!) will reach thousands of post-secondary students with the truth about abortion, while engaging in hundreds of heart changing and life saving conversations about abortion. This is without a doubt one of if not the best way to build your skills in having effective pro-life conversations, and in this episode host Cam chats with his colleague Vanessa Otten, one of the key organizers and recruiters for this mission trip, about why someone like you should apply.
To be a part of this life changing experience (and to meet Cam...) apply at https://www.endthekilling.ca/florida/
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Biking for Babies is a national nonprofit that proclaims the dignity of every human life by uniting cycling with the formation of young adults into missionary disciples of Jesus Christ. They facilitate an encounter between our young adult missionaries and the Gospel of Life which equips them with the knowledge of their foundational identity as God’s beloved. As they experience the joy of this Gospel, their missionaries are called to a radical gift of self in support of pregnant mothers in unplanned, difficult and at-risk pregnancies. Their missionaries are renewing the culture of life by first undergoing conversion of heart and then bringing the love of Christ to the world. These rider and support crew missionaries share life-saving stories from pregnancy resource centers in order to raise awareness of and financial support for these centers.
The adventure of Biking for Babies culminates in a six-day National Ride (July 7-14, 2024) that spans over 5,000 miles across the nation with starting points in New York, Alabama, Wisconsin, Ohio, Kansas, Minnesota, and Michigan.
In their 14 years, Biking for Babies has formed over 216 young people and raised over $1.6 million for 127 pregnancy centers and maternity homes across the United States! They are looking for 100 young adult (18-39 years old) rider and support crew missionaries to join us in 2024. Applications are open until March 1, 2024.
Apply at www.bikingforbabies.com/join.
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If you have questions, suggestions, comments, or anything else you want to send Cam's way, email him at email@prolifeguys.com
Boycotting is a tool that special interest groups have leveraged for generation to apply pressure on companies, industries, or individuals in an effort to modify the behaviour of their target. Pro-lifers often consider engaging in a variety of boycotts towards companies which perform, fund, or otherwise support abortion, and in today's episode Cam talks through some helpful principles for if and how pro-lifers should engage in peaceful boycotts.For more PLG podcast content go to www.prolifeguys.comRather than posting the exact articles Cam did his research from, he encourages you to do your own research to explore how you can best effect change in your community.Join Cam and other CCBR leaders on a transformative pro-life mission trip this February in Florida! Find out more here: https://www.endthekilling.ca/florida/
While technology appears to offer greater opportunity to connect with friends next door and across the globe, there is simply nothing which can replace the value of face to face connection.In today's special episode, host Cam talks with Alex Schadenberg, founder and Executive Director for the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition of Canada, about his years of experience and what he has learned connecting with those nearing the end of their life, and how these principles can positively impact the interactions pro-lifers have with abortion advocates while doing outreach.Alex has a wealth of information and insight pertaining to all aspects of the fight for human value, and you can learn more about his incredible ministry here (https://epcc.ca/)Find more PLG podcast content at www.prolifeguys.comSubscribe to the PLG podcast YouTube channel for video content (INCLUDING bonus content starting this Saturday!!!!!!) at https://www.youtube.com/@TheProLifeGuysPodcast
Having swept across Canada with our "Faces of Abortion" tour, an effort with featured CCBR teams of staff, interns, and volunteers not only conducting pro-life outreach on street corners and door steps across Canada while also presenting a brand new presentation to pro-life audiences across the nation, it is time to reflect in many ways on the impact of the tour and key takeaways.Rather than speaking to old-timers like Jonathon or Blaise, in today's episode host Cam talks to one of CCBR's newest speakers and activists, Keturah Dumaine, to share experiences and stories from both eastern and western legs of CCBR's 2023 summer tour.For more PLG podcast content go to: www.prolifeguys.comCheck out CCBR's various social media platforms to see more updates from the Faces of Abortion Tour!
Ben Shapiro is quite possibly the most recognizable conservative voice and face on the airwaves today, and he is officially coming to Calgary November 16th, 2023!To breakdown this exciting announcement Cam is joined by Stephanie Fennelly, Executive Director of The Wilberforce Project, Alberta's Pro-Life Political group, who are hosting this incredible event. In the episode, they talk how to get tickets, how Ben will empower attendees to launch, deepen, or renew their dedication to cultural transformation, particularly on the issue of abortion.For tickets or more event information go to: www.benshapirolive.caFor more information about The Wilberforce Project, go to: www.thewilberforceproject.ca/For more PLG podcast content, go to: www.prolifeguys.comRemember to like, subscribe, and share PLG podcast on your favorite podcatcher, check us out on social media, and subscribe to our YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/@TheProLifeGuysPodcast
Last episode, Cam talked through CCBR's road map for progressing through pro-abortion arguments with empathy, clarity, and consistency, and this week he demonstrates how this road map can be applied to three different types of arguments, including:1. Mother-focused arguments such as when a mother is a victim of sexual assault. 2. Child-focused arguments such as when a child is diagnosed prenatally with a disability. 3. Principle-focused arguments such as bodily autonomy.
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Do you ever feel lost in your conversations about abortion? Do you feel at times as though you are using different arguments almost at random in hopes that they might resonate with the person you are speaking with?In today's episode, host Cam talks through a roadmap which can help you understand where you are at when you are speaking with someone about abortion, and where you should be moving next in your conversation, so that you have both a natural flow, but also so that your arguments flow logically, building on each other so that you can change minds and save lives from abortion.Remember to like and subscribe to the PLG podcast on your favorite podcatcher, and help us reach 1,000 subscribers on our YouTube channel by subscribing at https://www.youtube.com/@TheProLifeGuysPodcast
While post-secondary aged women and men from across Canada continue to be CCBR's primary demographic for filling our summer internships, there has been growing interest among high schoolers for programing geared towards a younger demographic, giving them a voice in the fight for life on Canadian streets and door steps.To respond to this interest, CCBR has recently expanded it's programing from offering a single high school-oriented program in Toronto during the March break to now offering programs in Winnipeg and Calgary, and in today's episode host Cam is joined not only by Quiana Casamayor, coordinator for CCBR's Calgary High School Bootcamp, but also a number of boot camp participants to talk all about this incredible week!Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcatcher, as well as on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheProLifeGuysPodcast
Different pro-life organizations approach pro-life outreach with different strategies and tactics as they work to engage members of the public with the truth about abortion and value of human life. For this episode, host Cam is joined by Gavin, a regular volunteer for several pro-life organizations in the state of Texas, to talk about his experience doing pro-life outreach with CCBR's staff, interns, and volunteers on the streets of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. To learn more about how you can be a part of CCBR's various outreach programs and projects, go to: https://www.endthekilling.ca/take-action/ For more PLG Podcast content go to: www.prolifeguys.com Please remember to like and subscribe on your favorite podcatcher to ensure you stay up to date with all PLG podcast content!
Canadian pro-lifers have unfortunately become accustomed to even the most basic pro-life bills being voted down in Parliament, including bills which would simply evaluate the scientific evidence for when human life begins, or bills which would restrict abortion when the only reason is that the baby is a girl.In today's episode, Cam is joined again by Scott Hayward, President of Right Now, to discuss MP Cathay Wagantall's recent bill C-311, entitled, "Violence Against Pregnant Women Act", and what pro-lifers need to take away from the debate and progress which was made.For more PLG podcast content, go to: www.prolifeguys.comFor more about CCBR, go to: www.endthekilling.caFor more about Bill C-311, go to: https://www.cathaywagantall.ca/pregnantwomenFor more about Right Now, go to: www.itstartsrightnow.ca
Pro-life activists are often confronted on street corners and door-steps with questions about why we don't start by fixing social problems such as foster care, teen pregnancies, and legal challenges parents are faced with, rather than focusing on preventing abortions. While this approach makes sense at the surface level, in today's episode, Cam talks through a number of reasons why this is not only unrealistic, but also inherently flawed thinking. YES, pro-lifers absolutely need to put their money where their mouths are, leading the charge in resolving the challenging circumstances so many parents around the world are faced with. Yet just like in every other social crisis, it will necessarily require a massive overhaul in public opinion for the solutions to ever match the need. Enter proactive social engagement through the educational arm of the pro-life movement. Education is vital, not only in awakening and mobilizing pro-lifers to contribute towards the solutions necessary to address the wide array of problems parents are faced with, but even more importantly to demonstrate to those who suggest abortion, the direct and intentional killing of an innocent girl or boy, that we must begin investing our time, treasure, and talent in solutions which avoid the intentional destruction of human life. Finally, and most importantly, we must reach mothers and fathers contemplating abortion with the truth that abortion kills an innocent human, and that we are far from having perfect solutions in place, we must approach these crisis' in the same way that we approach crisis' involving born children, with the best we can possibly offer; not by killing the child involved. For more PLG podcast content go to www.prolifeguys.com Please like, comment, and subscribe to the PLG podcast YouTube Channel stay up to date with all of the upcoming content from the PLG podcast https://www.youtube.com/@TheProLifeGuysPodcast
This summer, CCBR's staff, interns, and volunteers are bringing Canadians in all 10 provinces face to face with the victims of abortion, allowing women and men across the country to connect on an individual, human level with the weakest and most vulnerable members of the human family.In today's episode, Cam is joined by Jonathon Van Maren, host of The Van Maren Show, to talk all about the "why" behind this heart-changing and life saving tour.For tour stops and info, go to www.endthekilling.ca/tourFor more PLG podcast content, go to www.prolifeguys.comSubscribe to the PLG podcast YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@TheProLifeGuysPodcast
CCBR is excited to announce our "Faces of Abortion" tour this summer coming to a community near you!Over the last ten years, CCBR has grown from a single office in Calgary to multiple office across Canada with periodic excursions into other communities, and this summer we are excited to take the next step in mobilizing pro-life activists across the nation in pro-life outreach which specifically focuses on the faces of abortion victims.These new images will confront Canadians in a way which makes abortion far more real, presenting the victims as the personal someones they are, such that hearts and minds will change, pro-lifers will be mobilized, and the victims will witness to the injustice which ended their lives.For more information about CCBR's Faces of Abortion tour go to: www.endthekilling.ca/tourIf you'd like a CCBR team to come to your community, reach out to us at: email@prolifeguys.comFor more PLG podcast content go to: www.prolifeguys.comSubscribe to the PLG Podcast YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheProLifeGuysPodcast
Conversations about abortion often include analogies in which pro-life advocates "trot out the toddler", challenging the principle that we can alleviate one person's pain or suffering by killing another human being by asking if we would respond similarly if the situation involved a born human, rather than a pre-born human.But what happens when they believe you could kill a born child too?!?!?In today's episode Cam is joined by Blaise Alleyne, co-author of "A Guide to Discussing Assisted Suicide", to discuss how to navigate conversations where trotting out the toddler doesn't go the way you anticipate.For more PLG podcast content go to: www.prolifeguys.comSubscribe to the PLG YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheProLifeGuysPodcast
Help Talia Battista fight for justice at Toronto Metropolitan University by partnering here: https://www.lifefunder.com/taliaIn today's episode, Cam is joined by Talia Battista, a pro-life student who has endured the most heart-wrenching discrimination at the hands of Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), to talk about her recent win at the Ontario Human Rights Commission and how YOU can be involved in helping Talia find legal justice.Talia was brutally denied the opportunity to participate in a number of community and cultural groups on campus because of her pro-life conviction, but literally denied the opportunity to participate in a trauma healing program because of concerns her pro-life activity on campus (not in anyway related or connected with the program!) would harm other trauma healing participants.Please join Cam in contributing towards Talia's legal fundraiser here (https://www.lifefunder.com/talia)For more PLG podcast content go to: www.prolifeguys.comSubscribe to the PLG podcast YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheProLifeGuysPodcast
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was recently visiting the University of Manitoba, and during his time there he was challenged by a young PPC supporter on his pro-abortion stance. Unfortunately the conversation didn't unfold as the young man had hoped, and in today's episode, Cam reacts to this interaction and offers some helpful guidance for how conversations like this could improve with a little more preparation.For more PLG podcast content, go to: www.prolifeguys.comIf you haven't already subscribed to the PLG podcast YouTube channel go to: https://www.youtube.com/@TheProLifeGuysPodcastTo watch JT's interaction in full, go to: https://twitter.com/tMayor_McCheese/status/1646366347520245761
While traditional marketing often asks, "How do we attract people to ourselves/our products?", social reform asks a very different question, namely, "How do we repel people from injustice?".In today's episode, Cam is joined (IN HOUSE!!) by Jonathon Van Maren, author and international speaker, to discuss why it is vital for social reformers, including and especially pro-lifers, to stay true to our mission of defiance and social reform rather than opting for a more acceptable approach of marketing.For more PLG podcast content go to: www.prolifeguys.comIf you haven't already subscribed to the PLG podcast YouTube Channel please do at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheProLifeGuysPodcastFor more from Jonathon, go to: www.thebridgehead.ca
"My body, my choice!" and similar bodily autonomy arguments are not only among the most common arguments which pro-lifers hear, but also the most mis-understood in how pro-lifers should be responding.In today's episode, Cam is joined by Emily Albrecht, Director of Education and Outreach at Equal Rights Institute, to talk about how to most effectively respond to the two types of bodily autonomy arguments.For more PLG podcast content, go to: www.prolifeguys.comIf you haven't already subscribed to the PLG YouTube channel, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@TheProLifeGuysPodcastFor more from Emily and the ERI team go to: https://equalrightsinstitute.com/
After a week away from podcasting (sorry about that!), Cam is back to share about his experience working with over 20 high school students in Winnipeg, Manitoba in pro-life training and outreach at the University of Manitoba.In the episode, Cam is joined by Kyle Coffey, CCBR's Manitoba Outreach Director, as well as several of the participants who share their mindset coming into this spring break pro-life bootcamp, and what their experience was like.To learn more about how to bring Cam and other speakers from CCBR to your community for training and outreach, go to: https://prolifeguys.com/contact/share-the-message/
For so many post-abortive mothers and fathers, abortion is the culmination of years darkness and brokenness. Whether their childhoods have been plagued by abuse, neglect, or any number of other traumas or difficulties, for far too many, news of an unplanned pregnancy seems to be just another hurdle thrown in their way which they are desperate to navigate by any means possible.
In today's episode, Cam is joined by David Williams, men's chapter leader with SaveOne and an international pro-life speaker, to talk about his journey before and after his abortion experience. David shares his family's brokenness growing up, how that impacted his relationships and ultimately his decision to push for an abortion, and the journey of hope and healing he has been on, and helped countless others on, over the past two decades.
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For more about David Williams and his incredible ministries, go to: https://www.davidwilliamsspeaks.com/
For more support after abortion, go to: https://menandabortion.net/, https://saveone.org/
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In vitro fertilization (IVF) has become a increasingly prevalent practice, with tens of thousands of precious humans being created in laboratories each year around the world.
In today's episode, Cam is joined by Stephanie Gray Connors, international speaker and author of "Conceived by Science: Thinking Carefully and Compassionately About Infertility and IVF", to talk about the urgent ethical dilemmas presented by IVF.
For more PLG podcast content, and to enter the draw for a signed copy of Stephanie's book, go to: www.prolifeguys.com
For more about Stephanie Gray Connors and her incredible work, go to: www.loveunleasheslife.com
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With more abortions being performed each year by way of the abortion pill, it is vital that pro-lifers (and abortion advocates) better understand the social and health impacts of this pill.
In today's episode, Cam is joined by Dr. James Studnicki and Tessa Longbons, lead contributors to a groundbreaking (and heartbreaking) study showing the mind-boggling health repercussions the abortion pill has been having on mothers over the last two decades.
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For more about the Charlotte Lozier Institute go to: https://lozierinstitute.org/
For the ground breaking study go to: https://lozierinstitute.org/medicaid-data-decision-to-abort-first-pregnancy-carries-lifetime-risks-of-adverse-events/
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You know him, you love him, Josh Brahm is back to talk about a joint statement he co-authored with CCBR's own Jonathon Van Maren, Eric Scheidler of the Pro-Life Action League, and Dr. Charles Camosy.
This is a bit of a spicy topic, connecting social and fiscal policies as they relate to supporting parents facing challenging pregnancies, however, it is vital that pro-lifers seriously consider how to build a post-Roe future in a way such that parents and children are able to navigate even the most challenging circumstances.
For the joint statement, go to: https://postroefuture.com/
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While a version of the history of abortion in Canada has been shared far and wide (often misconstruing or outright ignoring the actual historical facts...), the story of Canada's pro-life movement is often far less familiar, even to those working in Canada's pro-life movement.
In today's episode, Cam is joined by Dr. Michael Wagner, author of "Standing on Guard for Thee: The Past, Present, and Future of Canada's Christian Right", to talk about some of the architects of Canada's pro-life movement, the sacrifices countless pro-lifers have made, and the trajectory of the movement today.
For more of Dr. Wagner's content, go to: https://www.michaelgwagner.net/home
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In this "Humans of the Pro-Life Movement" style episode, Cam completes his three-episode series focused on men and their journey after abortion with a conversation with Jeff Joaquin. Jeff courageously shares his journey of healing after an abortion he compelled his high school girlfriend to have nearly two decades ago, and how others can find the same hope and healing he has found.
For more of Jeff's content, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@JeffMJoaquin
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Countless men and women around the world have been directly or indirectly impacted by abortion. In today's episode, Cam walks through general principles for how to have compassionate and compelling conversations with those coping with the aftermath of an abortion decision.
If you, or someone you know, have been impacted by abortion and want to talk about it, connect with the incredible team at: https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/
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While there is a growing number of resources and ministries focused on providing post-abortion support and care for those beginning to process their abortion decision, for many post-abortive fathers, the journey can be incredibly complicated, and seemingly far easier to avoid than to pursue.
In today's episode, Cam is joined by Kevin Burke, co-founder of Rachel's Vineyard and author of "Tears of the Fisherman", to talk about post-abortion healing for fathers who had varying levels of participation in the death of their children.
For more information about Rachel's Vineyard, go to: https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/
Also check out: www.abortionforgiveness.com
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A very real challenge for many moms experiencing challenging pregnancies is how they will finish their high school diplomas in a safe and supportive environment.
In today's episode, Cam sits down with Jeff Park, founder and executive director of the Alberta Parents' Union, to talk about the shocking news that the Calgary Board of Education is seeking to move the current facility for young moms seeking to finish their schooling from a safe, secure, independent location to a shared facility where there was literally a student stabbing only a few weeks ago, as well as how you can help ensure these moms receive the learning environment they deserve.
For more about the Alberta Parents' Union, go to: https://www.albertaparentsunion.ca/
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Nearly church-goer has an opinion on how often the pastor should preach about abortion. For some, abortion should be talked about every Sunday from the pulpit. For others, it's already talked about too often. So what's the right answer?!?!
In today's episode, Cam breaks down the question of how often should abortion be preached about, by focusing on the question, "How is the congregation responding to the global abortion crisis?"
To get connected with CCBR's team of church outreach staff, contact email@prolifeguys.com
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2023 is upon us, and while it will may be difficult to top the overturning of Roe in 2022, there is still so much that you can do to become a more effective and compassionate pro-life ambassador.
In today's episode, Cam talks with Quiana Casamayor, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator for CCBR, about five valuable and manageable ways that YOU can have better conversations about abortion in 2023.
To get connected with these training opportunities reach out to me at: email@prolifeguys.com
2022 has been a year for the history books, with the overturning of Roe, the battle for abortion at the state level and around the world, and countless interactions across Canada through CCBR's team of staff, interns, and volunteers.
In today's episode, Cam is joined by Jonathon Van Maren, Communications Director for CCBR, to break down the incredible topics, anecdotes, and statistics which are pointing towards a brighter future for Canada's pro-life movement, and the pro-life life community around the world.
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Thank you for all of your generous support and for being part of the PLG podcast. My the Lord bless you abundantly this Christmas season and throughout 2023!
The Christmas season is filled with pro-life messages, from the nativity of our Lord born amidst tremendous uncertainty and difficulty to the family time so many are blessed to experience this time of year.
In today's episode, host Cam is joined by Kevin Burke, co-founder of Rachel's Vineyard, who shares a profound message regarding the Christmas season and the experience of post-abortive mothers and fathers.
This is a must-listen to episode whether you listen to it at Christmas or any other time of the year!
For more information about Rachel's Vineyard go to: https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/
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For Christmas specials on CCBR's books, go to: https://thebridgehead.ca/shop/
Merry Christmas from the PLG Podcast team!
At some point while doing pro-life outreach you will inevitably be asked how many children you have adopted, and while it is tempting to respond with dry philosophical principles or sarcasm, it is essential that you address the deeper concern being expressed.
In today's episode, Cam breaks down how we can respond with charity and clarity towards this accusation that is often levied against us while trying to save lives from a tragic and brutal end.
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Pieter Bos, long time co-host of The Pro-Life Guy's Podcast, returns for a fun chat about what he's been up to since transitioning away from the show this past summer.
Tune in for this light-hearted episode of catching up, sports, beefs, and so much more!
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While pro-lifers can often engage in meaningful conversations unpacking how to best respond to the incredibly difficult situations parents are at times faced with, some times pro-lifers face sophisticated sounding pro-choice arguments which are really just terrible philosophy or biology.
In this episode, Cam breaks down how to respond to arguments like:
-The pre-born are just parasites
-Nobody knows when life begins/the science might change
-It's just a clump of cells
Tune in for how to respond to these arguments with clarity and charity, and don't forget to support pro-life outreach by donating at www.patreon.com/prolifeguys!
For many parents, anxieties surrounding pregnancy do not swirl around the cost of diapers, but rather the social and psychological factors not easily remedied by even the most generous pro-lifer or pregnancy care centre.
In today's episode, Cam talks with Lauren Loboda, founder of Pregnancy Coaching Ministries, about the role that life coaches are playing in addressing the very real concerns which many parents are faced with.
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For more about Lauren's amazing organization, check out: www.crisispregnancysupport.com
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Choice42.com's most recent video, "The Procedure" is taking the internet by storm with more than 1,000,000 views across platforms already. In this episode, Cam sits down with Laura Klassen, director of the video and of Choice42.com, to talk about the true story portrayed in the video, the heart-wrenching reality so many medical professionals are faced with, and the immense value of quality story telling from those who oppose abortion.
To watch the video, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpwHBVlZ9ow
To learn more about Choice42 and to support their work, go to: https://www.choice42.com/
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Victim imagery has been a catalyst for facilitating social reform for over 200 years, yet questions are still raised about whether it is necessary or even appropriate.
In this episode, Cam shares about how he navigated two conversations which questioned why victim imagery made sense when combatting abortion, but not for other injustices.
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Post-secondary campuses are often of the most important places for pro-lifers to have a regular presence, but there are often a lot of things that going into being effective on or around campuses.
In today's episode, Cam sits down with Blaise Alleyne, Eastern Outreach Director for CCBR and long time student and student leader at the University of Toronto, Ryerson University, and probably a tonne of other campuses (the guy's a legend around most GTA campuses!), to talk about how to effectively engage this important demographic.
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For upcoming events and opportunities to get involved with life-saving pro-life efforts, go to: www.endthekilling.ca
The intersection between pro-life education and politics is constantly present, and in today's episode, Cam continues the conversation regarding the radical constitutional challenge in Michigan by talking with Kristen Day, president of Democrats for Life, about the role pro-life Democrats and even some moderate abortion advocates can play in rejecting an amendment which would make Michigan an abortion haven in America if accepted.
For more from The Pro-Life Guy's Podcast, check out www.prolifeguys.com
For more from Democrats for Life, check out :https://www.democratsforlife.org/
To support Protect Life Michigan in their fight against global abortion pressure, go to: https://www.protectlifemi.org/
For more about this radical pro-abortion bill, go to: https://supportmiwomenandchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/22-3-approved-summary.pdf
In what feels eerily like a Helm's Deep-esque battle for the lives of Michigan's pre-born children, Protect Life Michigan, along with a handful of other pro-life organizations and groups, have risen up to defend the state's pre-born children against Planned Parenthood and their abortion supporting millionaires.
Today, Cam talks with Trevor Pollo, long time leader and team member with Protect Life Michigan, about the radical state constitutional amendment soon to be voted on which will not only strip the existing protection from pre-born children and make it nearly impossible to pass future protections for the weakest members of the human family, but which will surely serve as the sentry posted at the gate of nearly every other state with any protection for pre-born children.
Simply put, should the amendment be halted, it will be a tremendous act of defiance and a rallying cry for pro-lifers across the country that Planned Parenthood and their unbelievably deep pockets can be defeated. Should the amendment pass, Michigan will become one of, if not the most pro-abortion state in America, with Planned Parenthood only being emboldened to attack other states moving forward.
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To learn more about Protect Life Michigan, go to: https://www.protectlifemi.org/
To learn more about the radically pro-abortion constitutional amendment which will be voted on in less than a month, go to: https://supportmiwomenandchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/22-3-approved-summary.pdf
Conversations about abortion often spark from conversations about politics, and in today's episode, Cam talks to Cameron Wilson, political coordinator for The Wilberforce Project, about the intersection of the UCP leadership and conversations about abortion.
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Pierre Poilievre is officially the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, and Scott Hayward, president and co-founder of Right Now, joins Cam to talk about what this means for pro-lifers going forward.
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Now that we know the road map for effective conversations about abortion (see Episode 110 if you haven't already!), here are two common mistakes which pro-lifers often make (Cam included!) that we need to work to avoid to ensure the pro-life worldview is clearly communicated and accepted.
Thanks (yet again!) for your patience in posting; Cam and his wife just welcomed little one number two to this side of the womb, hence no episode last week while we spent time with our new addition and helped our two year old with the transition!
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Sometimes conversations about abortion can feel like you are stumbling around in the dark, somewhat randomly rolling out arguments in hopes that they will resonate with the person you are speaking with. In today's episode, Cam talks through a simple road map that you can apply in nearly every conversation you have to ensure that you connect with the person/people you are speaking with, and have an intentional plan for how you will walk with them towards the pro-life worldview.
If you have questions or ideas that you'd like covered on future episodes, let me know on any of our social media accounts!
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While having conversations about abortions there are often some pretty wild accusations thrown around, including the focus of today's episode, namely, "Do pro-lifers not trust mothers to make their own health decisions?!?!".
While it may be tempting to respond with one of several quick rebuttals, in today's episode Cam talks through some of the background behind this question and how to offer a clear and concise response.
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Even before the overturning of Roe, abortion advocates frequently responded to the proposition that society can (and should) function without abortion with varying degrees of hysteria.
This has only been amplified since the Dobbs decision, and in today's episode Cam is joined by Josh Brahm of the Equal Rights Institute to talk about how to keep the conversation moving in a productive way when the person you're talking with is somewhat (or full-blown!) frantic about the idea of limiting abortion access.
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Check out Josh Brahm's work at the Equal Rights Institute here: https://equalrightsinstitute.com/
Sidewalk advocacy outside of abortion facilities may be one of the most familiar forms of pro-life outreach and advocacy, with pro-lifers urgently seeking to reach mothers and fathers before they enter abortion facilities.
Lauren Muzyka, founder, president, and CEO of Sidewalk Advocates for Life, and her team have taken amazing strides to optimize the success of this 11th-hour ministry, and today she joins PLG host Cam Côté to talk about their approach, the support that they offer to sidewalk ministries around the world, and what the future of sidewalk advocacy looks like in a Post-Roe America.
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To learn more about Sidewalk Advocates for Life and the support that they offer go to: sidewalkadvocates.org
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As leader of one of the largest and most influential pro-life organizations in America, Eric Scheidler joins host Cam Côté to talk about his reaction to Roe being over turned and what happens next for an organization supporting hundreds of groups around the world in educational direct action.
For more about Eric and The Pro-Life Action League go to: https://prolifeaction.org/
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The first, biggest step towards cultural transformation on the abortion issue is simply showing up. The next (almost as significant) step is learning effective conversational tools to have compassionate and compelling interactions with members of your society.
Today, Cam catches up with Blaise Alleyne and Katie Somers to talk about how body language, word choice, and other factors influence the volume and quality of conversations you are having once you have showed up with the training necessary to change minds and save lives.
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For almost 50 years, abortion access has been out of the hands of the American people with the Roe v. Wade decision tying the hands of state legislators, yet the Dobbs ruling from the Supreme Court has turned that on its head, putting the decisions back into the hands of the people. Today, Cam is joined by legendary pro-life leader Mark Crutcher, president of Life Dynamics, to talk about what this means for blue, red, and swing states, and what pro-lifers need to know to protect pre-born children and ensure parents get the support that they need.
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For many in the American (and global!) pro-life movement, the overturning of Roe vs. Wade has been almost a singular focus towards which so many have poured out a huge portion of their thought and energy, and with this terrible ruling finally being overturned, many are now wondering, "What happens next?!?".
In today's episode, Cam catches up with Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, to talk about this exciting win and what comes next for the global pro-life movement.
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P.S. Apologies for missing last week! Pro-Life Guys Podcast editor Matty and his wife welcomed a new child into the outside world, and Cam was travelling across western Canada, but we're back on track now and excited to be back to our weekly episodes!
With the recent fall of Roe vs. Wade, the future of many states, and ultimately many lives, will be dictated by how churches will respond to the opportunity to make an even greater difference than before for the protection of innocent little girls and boys.
In today's episode, Cam talks with Samuel Green, President and General Legal Counsel for Reason for Life, about how church leaders can make a concise and compelling Biblical case for life that will resonate with their congregations, as well as how you can inspire and encourage your priest or pastor to speak up on the abortion issue.
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Check out Samuel's ministry and speaking notes: www.reasonforlife.org
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While it can be tempting to think of the Sexual Revolution and our current culture war in purely abstract terms, it is a real struggle with countless real victims. Join host Cam Côté as he sits down with Jonathon Van Maren, host of The Van Maren Show, to talk about some of the historical factors and pressures which have pushed many towards embracing abortion as a "necessary evil."
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With the Dobbs v. Jackson Whole Health decision coming down from the Supreme Court in the next few weeks, Cam Côté catches up with Mark Harrington, founder and executive director of Created Equal, to talk safety and security for pro-life organizations as we await this landmark ruling.
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After almost two years of podcasting, 99 PLG episodes plus almost 75 more HPLM and Pulse episodes, and countless memorably interviews, Pieter Bos is moving on from The Pro-Life Guys Podcast.
Pieter will certainly be dearly missed on the program, so please join Pieter and Cam one more time for Pieter's final episode as they reminisce on the last two years, the memories and friends made, and the exciting plans for continuing to grow and improve The Pro-Life Guys Podcast moving forward.
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As pro-lifers around the world await news on whether Roe vs. Wade has been overturned or upheld, more and more conversations feature questions about what will happen to mothers who have chosen abortion in the past, or may choose abortion in the future.
Today, Pieter and Cam unpack how to concisely and compassionately navigate such conversations, as well the principles you should know going into these conversations.
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Cam and Pieter both had the opportunity to speak at their local March for Life and they talk about their experiences. During the March for Life in Toronto, Pieter interviewed several pro-lifers to talk about their involvement in the movement, and those interviews are included.
So often while doing pro-life outreach we talk to people who are reluctant to make any sacrifices for those around them because few if any have ever made sacrifices for them. We discuss a conversation that Cam recently had where this idea came up and we walk through how to walk through these types of dialogues.
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A lot has happened on the abortion war front lately with the leaked Roe v. Wade draft ruling, the retrieval of 115 aborted babies and the topic being resurrected once again in Canadian politics. We discuss these current events and highlight how they affect our street-level conversations.
The episode from The Mark Harrington Show on the retrieval of the aborted babies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whspHwzusi4.
Live Action video from DC images: https://www.liveaction.org/news/infant-bodies-infanticide-attempted-abortions?_hsmi=208763197
Cam’s Pro-Life Apologetics presentation: https://youtu.be/k7Y5UPCa6RE
Mark Harrington, Founder and President of Created Equal, has committed his life to the fight against abortion. Having been active for several decades, Mark joins us to share how we can prepare to fight for justice over the long haul. He talks about how we can thrive, support a family, keep our sanity, respond to hostility, and more.
Connect with Created Equal: https://www.createdequal.org/.
Find the Mark Harrington Show: https://markharringtonshow.com/.
Check out this Let’s Talk About Abortion Conversation Navigator: https://talk.createdequal.org/.
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The Conservative Party of Canada is in yet another transition as it seeks to elect yet another leader. We are joined by Alissa Golob and Scott Hayward of RightNow to talk about the hopefuls seeking the leadership position and why Leslyn Lewis is the best option for Canadians.
Connect with RightNow: https://www.itstartsrightnow.ca/
With approximately 20% of pregnancies ending in abortion, the volume of post-abortive mothers and fathers in our communities is truly breath-taking, and it is essential that we are equipped to speak with clarity and compassion to heal past wounds and prevent future ones.
Today, Pieter and Cam are joined by Lisa Rowe, CEO of Support After Abortion, a group whose mission is to end the demand for abortion by healing those impacted by abortion, to talk about tools for how to effectively engage post-abortive mothers and fathers.
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After reading about several infants tragically abandoned in Calgary, Alberta, Jordan Guilford decided to launch Hope's Cradle, an initiative dedicated to placing cradles in fire halls across the country to make this an issue of the past.
To connect with and support this incredible ministry, go to https://www.gemsforgems.com/hopes-cradle/
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While the majority of pro-abortion arguments demand a wholistic and human response, some times the arguments are intended to trick, confuse, or otherwise cause us to stumble, rather than presenting an actual argument or experience.
In this episode Pieter and Cam talk through some pro-abortion arguments that pro-lifers may struggle with not because they are well formed, but more because they are well worded.
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Daniel Gilman is the founder of the Centre for Public Speaking, an advocate for pre-born children and countless others on the margins of society, and a great friend of the program. He joins us today to talk about how we can deliver effective public presentations on abortion.
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Fr. Tom Lynch is the President of Priests For Life Canada and has been directly involved in advocating for the rights of the weak and defenseless for the past 30 plus years. He join us to talk about his journey in the movement, which includes some arrests, and the Christian call on pro-lifers today.
Priests for Life Canada: https://priestsforlifecanada.com/.
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The pro-life movement often has a tough time recruiting young men to join the ranks and fight against the greatest injustice of our day. Why is this? While there may be many reasons, we highlight some of the main ones we've concluded during our time in the movement. Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments.
Links:
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Strength to Fight: https://strengthtofight.ca/.
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Fight the New Drug: https://fightthenewdrug.org/.
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The Van Maren Show Episode 105: Dating after porn and how to beat an addiction: https://thebridgehead.ca/2021/02/19/the-van-maren-show-episode-105-dating-after-porn-and-how-to-beat-an-addiction/.
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Welcome to our monthly roundup of abortion related news from around the world for February, 2022, brought to you from a pro-life perspective.
0:00 - Introduction
2:26 - The US Senate has defeated what has been called a “pivotal abortion rights bill,” the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA)
8:50 - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney just released three pro-life policies in his Throne Speech, to the ire of Canada’s top pro-abortion activists
12:45 - An orchestrated campaign to end work of a UK doctor for prescribing the abortion pill reversal procedure has failed
17:50 - President Joe Biden used his State of the Union address to highlight his disapproval that abortion rights are under attack in the United States like never before.
22:33 - The Columbian Constitutional Court has recently decided to transform the nation into South America’s most liberal abortion regime.
27:24 - A Montana judge has permanently voided a state law stipulating that only physicians and physician assistants can commit abortions
31:28 - The state of Kentucky is pushing back against mailout of abortion pills
36:27 - Conclusion
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Today is International Women's Day - an internationally recognized day that has almost become synonymous with the desire for worldwide abortion access on demand without restriction and with no apology. We sit down with our colleague Maaike Rosendal to talk about how pro-lifers can recognize and celebrate the women in their lives - properly!
In light of Canada's Freedom Convoy, Pieter is joined by Jonathon Van Maren to discuss how so many conservatives are mobilized to fight for what they're passionate about, and how that passion should include the killing of our children. Also, don't miss Jonathon answering some rapid fire questions at the end of the conversation.
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Read Jonathon's blog: https://thebridgehead.ca/blog/.
With a new year comes new programs, including one of our favourites -- the summer internship. Every year, we host multiple 4- and 2-month internships throughout Canada where we equip and mobilize pro-lifers. Learn more in this short episode.
Apply today: https://endthekilling.ca/internships/.
How would you respond if an abortion supporter argued that you are inconsistent in your worldview because you don't focus on frozen embryos as much as abortion? Cam and Pieter lay out the argument and share how they respond when confronted with this.
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Welcome to this month's roundup of abortion-related news from around the world brought to you from a pro-life perspective.
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0:00 - Introduction
1:53 - Abortion was the leading cause of death in 2021
7:50 - Democrats accidentally fighting the sexual revolution
11:33 - Texas men getting vasectomies over pro-life laws
17:00 - Israeli Abortion Rates are Still Declining
22:10 - California preparing for Dobbs v. Jackson Whole Health
29:40 - Conclusion
We discuss three more weak and/or bad pro-life arguments that we think pro-lifers should not use.
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Dr. Monica Miller is a nationally-known pro-life leader, founder and director of Citizens for a Pro-Life Society, and has been active in the pro-life movement since 1976. She is the author of Abandoned--The Untold Story of the Abortion Wars. She joins us to talk about the vital role of abortion victim photos in pro-life outreach and to answer some common questions.
Links:
Images of abortion: http://imagesofabortion.com/.
Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Abortion Wars: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/contemporary-issues/abortion/abandoned-the-untold-story-of-the-abortion-wars/.
Kelly Lester joins to share her profound and difficult journey to becoming a pro-life Christian, which includes being raped as a teen, several abortions, taking and dealing drugs, homosexuality, prostitution and more. Today, Kelly is the mother of 6 children and is currently a client advocate for LoveLine Ministries, Director of Outreach for And Then There Were None and Pro-Love Ministries, and a board member for Village Ansanm: Living Stones Ministries.
🌐 Learn more about And Then There Were None: https://abortionworker.com/.
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How many people in your church or community know how to discuss when life begins? Are your contacts going to school or work with no idea how to defend this crucial fact? On this new segment, we go back to the basics to share concise and simple thoughts that will help you have those effective conversations on abortion.
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The US March for Life is a bucket list item for many pro-lifers, and today, we are joined by Jeanne Mancini, President of the US March for Life, to talk about what to expect in this year’s March.
Find all the details at https://marchforlife.org/.
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Basically everyone can get behind the idea of winning people and not just arguments, but what does that actually look like? Pieter and Cam are joined by Josh Brahm, President and founder of the Equal Rights Institute, to take a look at the value of building rapport within conversations and what that can look like when talking with friends, family members, or complete strangers.
To learn more about the Equal Rights Institute check out https://www.equalrightsinstitute.com.
Join our Patreon team to be a part of our upcoming round table with Josh Brahm and Mark Harrington go to https://patreon.com/prolifeguys/.
Seth Gruber is a nationally renowned pro-life speaker with Life Training Institute and host of the podcast Unaborted with Seth Gruber. We talk to Seth about the state of the church and what is necessary for abortion to be rooted out from society.
🎙️ Learn more about Seth Gruber: https://sethgruber.com/.
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Every year we set resolutions to exercise more, eat healthier, and all sorts of other goals for personal growth and improvement. What about resolving to make our world more pro-life by committing to changing minds and saving lives from abortion? We discuss how and why pro-life outreach should be a part of your New Years Resolution.
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We are joined by our colleague Jonathon Van Maren to talk about our work at the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform reaching millions of Canadians with the truth about abortion.
To all our listeners, financial partners, and friends and colleagues in the movement, thank you for a great year!
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In the past half decade, Jacinta Robin has worked and volunteered for a variety of prolife organizations, and though each has had a particular mission she shares today about how they are all pieces of the same puzzle.
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Dr. Calum Miller, medical doctor, philosopher, and ethicist, joins to talk about the ultimate crisis pregnancy situation that is the Christmas story. We discuss the circumstances surrounding the conception and birth of Jesus, how the Christmas story speaks into abortion today, and the hope the story gives to active pro-lifers.
Follow Dr. Calum Miller: https://calumsblog.com/.
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Passionate about protecting pre-born children, Keziah is in the process of authoring a beautiful and age-appropriate children's book helping kids understand the beauty of life before birth. Motivated by the pro-abortion book What's An Abortion Anyways?, Keziah hopes to inspire a love of life amongst children which will take root and resonate through their entire lives.
📖 Learn more about Keziah and the book: https://wsbabortionbook.com/.
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We are joined by Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director for Priests for Life, who shares how the Christmas message affects the abortion conversation.
Since recovering from her own abortion, Linda now shares her experience and passion for protecting pre-born children and their families to educate the general public, counsel parents considering abortion, and support parents seeking hope and healing after abortion. Involved in all three wings of the pro-life movement, Linda is a truly inspiring pro-life leader helping so many navigate the abortion question at all stages of the journey.
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Today we talk to Mark Crutcher, President of Life Dynamics, about the incredible work he has done in the pro-life movement. The work of Life Dynamics have led them to be labeled “the CIA of the pro-life movement." Listen to his stories and hear how he uncovered some of the hidden and terrible scandals of the abortion industry.
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Welcome to The PULSE (November 2021), a monthly round-up of abortion-related news told from a pro-life perspective.
0:00 - Introduction
1:23 - The US Supreme Court has started hearing a case that directly challenges Roe v. Wade
5:02 - A new study shows that abortion-pill related ER visits increased over 500% since 2002
11:58 - The city of Portland is providing bereavement leave for employees who have had an abortion
16:12 - Some good news from around the world
23:32 - Some bad news from around the world
28:17 - Conclusion
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Regardless of the size or mission of your group, money is almost always a constricting factor for the scope, and ultimately impact, of your initiative. Fundraising is often viewed as a necessary evil, but today we challenge the idea that it’s an evil, showing how it’s an opportunity for involvement for many others. If you work for a pro-life ministry, this is an episode for you.
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When Michelle Caluag went to university, she was too nervous to join the pro-life club. However, once she did, she realized the real change she could make on the streets, and quickly became the club president. Today, Michelle is the Executive Director for Toronto Right to Life, changing minds on abortion in high school classrooms and on street corners and equipping campus pro-life club leaders to be the most effective in their activities.
Learn more about TRTL at https://trtl.ca/.
Apply to the Pro-Life Week of Action at https://www.endthekilling.ca/plwa/.
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Today we share how we would respond to the challenge that viability determines the rights of the pre-born, discuss whether embryos that divide into twins means life begins after fertilization, and talk about how to respond if the mother is an addict.
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When Gwendolyn entered the abortion war nearly 50 years ago she saw painfully little pro-life infrastructure, and immediately set to remedying that shortcoming. In the decades since she has been a magnanimous leader, establishing several local, provincial, and national entities to enable the pro-life movement to effectively engage our culture and save the weakest and most vulnerable.
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With thousands of babies being saved because of Texas' new abortion legislation, SNL decided it was time to try and make a mockery of it all. They failed miserably. Dressed as a clown and being as unfunny as possible, Cecily Strong makes some absurd claims during this recent sketch, like the idea that women need abortion access to pursue great opportunities and that illegal abortion means we will see a spike in dead women found in dark alleys, leaving us wondering if anyone could possibly nod along with this sketch that screams of underlying pain and brokenness. We talk about these and other claims and show how we can respond to them with compassion and with truth. This is the brutal comedy of SNL.
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Changing seasons in life may mean that you're not able to participate in pro-life outreach on door steps and street corners, but as this week's guest Pilar Collin explains, social media means that you can make a profound impact regardless of your season of life.
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The online social media world has become a new public square, whether we like it or not. Ideas are presented, conversations are had, and worldviews are shaped by the content we’re putting online. Our conversation today is all about how you can be an effective advocate for the pre-born in the unique online spaces.
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Welcome to The PULSE (October 2021), a monthly round-up of abortion-related news told from a pro-life perspective.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:10 - A brief overview of abortion news in the West
8:49 - Stories and stats from 40 Days for Life
14:50 - Abortion and Canada’s Summer Jobs Program
22:35 - Conclusion
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Today we respond to people showing false compassion in conversations to justify abortion and to those who have given up on life completely.
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For many in Canada's pro-life movement, Blaise Alleyne has become something of a household name. Leader of CCBR's eastern offices, board member for several local and regional pro-life juggernauts, and co-author of the definitive book on assisted suicide apologetics, Blaise Alleyne joins host Cam Côté to share how he has grown from someone who viewed pro-life outreach as something of an important side hobby into one of Canada's most influential pro-life activists and apologists.
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Did you know that Focus on the Family provides more than just resources about parenting, marriage, and the like? Did you know that they have a huge pro-life focus as well? Our guest today is Robyn Chambers, Executive Director of Advocacy for Children at Focus on the Family, who oversees foster care and adoption programs, the Sanctity of Human Life campaign, and Option Ultrasound which works in high-abortion communities.
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From pressuring his daughter to have an abortion while serving as a pastor in Nigeria to participating in a CCBR internship, check out Marcus Obianime's amazing story of conviction and commitment to the pro-life cause.
Fathers are almost entirely ignored in the abortion conversation, and while many view abortion as a perverted "get out of jail free" card, Marlon Bartram is quite the opposite. When he found out his partner was pregnant he did everything he could to support her and their child, but tragically his partner rejected his support and chose abortion. Join for this powerful interview about his experience, how it has shaped his journey to and within the pro-life movement, and what he thinks of when it comes to talking with post-abortive fathers.
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Host Pieter talks to the leader of Hamilton Against Abortion, Tanya Bouman. She shares her journey to the movement, why she does the outreach she does, and why we all need to remember the pre-born children being targeted by abortion.
Learn more about and get involved with Hamilton Against Abortion at https://www.instagram.com/hamiltonagainstabortion/
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Mayra Rodriguez was the former director of the largest Planned Parenthood center in Arizona, was Planned Parenthood’s 2016 ‘Employee of the Year’, and now speaks out about the injustices and illegal conduct happening at Planned Parenthood. Today we talk with her about her story.
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Welcome to The PULSE (September 2021), a monthly round-up of abortion-related news told from a pro-life perspective.
0:00 – Introduction
0:57 – The Texas Heartbeat Act has caused shockwaves across the nation
12:18 – US Congress passes a bill to codify Roe into law
18:21 – Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion
23:08 – She chose to amputate her leg rather than abort her child
26:50 – San Marino residents voted to legalize abortion
30:30 – Abortion pill “experts” are paid by abortion pill manufacturers
38:29 – Conclusion
Reference: Robert P. George predicts that Roe will be overturned next year: https://www.firstthings.com/article/2021/10/roe-will-go
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We've all had that conversation where we bombed. Where you either said everything wrong, didn't know what to say, or became frustrated. But how can we work to make things go better next time? Cam and Pieter discuss some practical tools you can use to learn from your mistakes to become a far better pro-life advocate!
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Host Pieter chats with Evangeline Abaffy about her journey to one of America's best pro-life activist organizations, Created Equal. As Program Coordinator, Evangeline shares stories from her experiences on the streets, in front of abortion clinics, and working with the Created Equal team.
Learn more about Created Equal at https://www.createdequal.org/.
Today we discuss three pro-life arguments that we hear pro-lifers use that are not necessarily wrong, but are certainly not the best or most useful in changing people's minds on abortion. We present them and highlight why we think the arguments are incomplete and why you shouldn't use them unless they're a part of a greater argument.
Today we talk to Monica Kelsey, the founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes. SHBB is the only safe haven organization that is saving abandoned babies through electronically monitored boxes installed in fire stations and hospitals. Join us to hear her story and how she works to save abandoned children today.
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Host Pieter talks to his former mentor in the movement, Devorah Stacey, about her journey into the movement and her experiences training and equipping countless pro-life activists.
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As the Canadian Federal General Election is nearing its close, we thought it important to highlight the terrible feminism of self-proclaimed feminist, Justin Trudeau.
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This week Cam sits down with CCBR's Vancouver Volunteer Coordinator Kateri Keras to talk about how she went from being generally opposed to abortion to participating in and eventually leading regular activism in one of Canada's biggest cities.
Today we talk to Eric Scheidler, Executive Director of The Pro-Life Action League, to learn more about the massive abortion law that just passed in Texas. He gives the details of this unique law, talks about the pro-abortion movement's response, speculates what other states might do, and discusses Texas' Texas Alternatives to Abortion program.
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Welcome to The PULSE (August 2021), a monthly round-up of abortion-related news told from a pro-life perspective.
Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:52 - The Canadian Election is underway and abortion is once again an election issue 10:27 - Abortion advocates in the UK rejoice as the government’s COVID response led to all-time abortion rate high 17:10 - The World Health Organization escalates its attacks on pro-life laws 22:22 - An NHL player promised his former partner millions of dollars to abort their child, then didn’t pay up; and 27:39 - A study shows that women who visit crisis pregnancy centres are less likely to abort their children 34:11 - Conclusion
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Are you wondering how you can positively impact this upcoming election? We are joined by Scott Hayward of Right Now who provides some practical advice for all of us to promote the candidates we want to win.
Connect with Scott at https://www.itstartsrightnow.ca/.
What kind of person actually ends up in the prolife movement? Host Cam sits down with the CCBR Calgary interns to talk about their journey into the prolife movement and why you need to get involved as well.
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Host Cam sits down with Loretta Slomp to talk about her decision to leave her career as an optician to become CCBRs Fundraising Coordinator.
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Today we talk to Mary Helen Moes, the Executive Director of Aid to Women. Mary Helen shares what it's like to share a wall with an abortion clinic and tells story after incredible story about her work saving babies and helping mothers!
To learn more about Aid to Women, check out https://www.aidtowomen.ca/.
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This week host Cam is joined by Meagan Vande Bruinhorst, former pro-life club leader and CCBR Community Outreach Coordinator, who shares about her journey to Canada's pro-life movement as well as some memorable experiences from working full-time to save pre-born babies.
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In this edition of "Here's what we'd say to that," Pieter and Cam address more of the common justifications for abortion they hear while talking on street corners and doorsteps, including, "What if someone is in high school and is too young to have a child?", "Are you calling post-abortive women murderers?", and "What about when the mother's life is at risk?".
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Matty Hallick, the main amazing editor and a visionary mind behind The Pro-Life Guys Podcast, joins host Cam to talk about his journey from hockey rock star to pro-life leader in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as well as why YOU should get more involved in defending pre-born children in your home town.
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What started with one small Texas town declaring itself a sanctuary city for pre-born children led to a movement. Now, over 30 cities in three American states have passed ordinances banning all forms of abortion, with more cities following suit. We sit down with Pastor Mark Lee Dickson, founder of this Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn initiative, to learn more.
🌐 Learn more at https://sanctuarycitiesfortheunborn.com/.
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Welcome to The PULSE (July 2021), a monthly round-up of abortion-related news told from a pro-life perspective.
0:00 - Introduction 1:24 - Jamaica faces mounting international pro-abortion pressure 7:00 - A woman with Down Syndrome is suing the UK government 11:10 - A father tried to abort his daughter, then killed her afterwards 16:17 - A university medical school ends a placement at a local pregnancy resource centre 21:01 - Pro-abortion Biden official shuts down fetal research ethics advisory board 26:21 - Conclusion
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We are joined by Lois McLatchie, Communications Officer of Alliance Defending Freedom International/UK, to talk about pro-life news and wins from around Europe.
She works with journalists and press representatives to advocate for fundamental freedoms in the “court of public opinion”, both in written pieces and through public speaking. Before beginning her current role, McLatchie was a legal analyst on ADF International’s UN Advocacy Team at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
🌐 Learn more about ADF International: https://adfinternational.org/
🌐 Learn more about ADF UK: https://adf.uk/
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Host Cam talks with Olivia Ngô, Alberta Campus Coordinator for NCLN, about how in the last three years she went from pro-choice, to working in Canada's pro-life movement.
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Since most people are not aware of the pro-life work that is being done by Canadian politicians, we were joined by the chair of Canada's Parliamentary Pro-Life Caucus, MP Arnold Viersen. Arnold shares his journey into politics and talks about the important work he is doing representing Canadians, focusing in on the initiatives and goals of the Caucus.
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Host Pieter talks with David Henderson, pastor at Venture Church in North Caroline, about how he's been motivating his church to fight abortion and bringing them out to witness at the local abortion clinics.
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We searched the word “abortion” on YouTube and were disappointed with the misinformation that was being taught. Since many are forming their worldviews by what is popular on YouTube and Google, we took the opportunity to set the record straight and respond with our corrections to the video. Also, this is our one-year anniversary, so we talk about some our highlights of the past year. Enjoy.
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Host Cam talks with Fr. Justin Huang, Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, about how he's been able to prioritize pro-life outreach with his parish through gradually growing their understanding and commitment to pre-born children.
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Today we talk to Dr. Mark Waters about his experiences praying and witnessing outside of abortion clinics.
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Host Pieter is joined by pro-life activist and cultural commentator Samuel Sey. Samuel has fought against the injustice of abortion with the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform for several years and and he writes on cultural issues at his blog at https://www.slowtowrite.com.
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Should abortion be just between a mother and her doctor? What about her and her God? Can you even be pro-life if you don't adopt all the unwanted children? Pieter and Cam talk through these to highlight what people are getting at when they say these things and they share how to respond effectively.
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Welcome to The PULSE (June 2021), a monthly round-up of abortion-related news told from a pro-life perspective.
Time Stamps:
0:00 – Introduction
1:11 – Planned Parenthood loses battle against Sanctuary City for the Unborn
4:33 – Congress introduces bill to eliminate all pro-life laws
7:57 – EU passes issues controversial report on abortion
11:59 – A judge in Argentina places injunction on legal abortion
15:50 – A new children’s book seeks to normalize abortion
21:03 – N. Ireland High Court grants pro-lifers a win against the UK Parliament
24:24 – World’s most premature baby celebrates his first birthday, defeating 0% odds of living
28:30 – Conclusion
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Though initially advertised as the liberation of an inhibited society, the sexual revolution has left the bodies of pre-born children and the lives of men and women in its wake since it reared its ugly head almost 75 years ago. Pieter and Cam are once again joined by Jonathon Van Maren, author of The Culture War, as they talk through the myriad of issues the Sexual Revolution spawned and the deep ties between abortion and the Sexual Revolution.
📖 Read Chapter 1 of The Culture War, which summarizes the Sexual Revolution: https://thebridgehead.ca/2020/10/06/the-forgotten-and-misunderstood-history-of-the-sexual-revolution/.
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Host Cam talks with Josie Luetke, Youth Coordinator for Campaign Life Coalition, about her journey from participating in pro-life events as a youth, to helping lead pro-life youth events as a coordinator for one of Canada's largest pro-life organizations.
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Apathy is one of the main reasons why abortion remains acceptable in Canada and around the world. In this episode, Pieter and Cam talk through a few of the reasons why people are apathetic towards abortion, and how to mobilize these people towards action.
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Host Pieter is joined by Melanie Salazar, Texas Regional Intern at Students for Life America and President of Students for Life at University of Texas at San Antonio, about her work defending and protecting pre-born children. Melanie has been active in the political, educational and pastoral arms of the pro-life movement, which includes providing pro-life training in Uganda, and shares some stories from her experiences.
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40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated campaign that aims to end abortion through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and peaceful all day vigils in front of abortion facilities. Join Pieter and Cam as they speak with Robert Colquhoun, Director of International Campaigns, about the amazing stories of saved lives and closed clinics, how you can bring 40 Days for Life to your community, and how to answer frequently asked questions while at the vigil location.
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Host Cam is joined by Sebastien Bourdeau, who after completing an internship with CCBR in 2016 moved to Calgary permanently to join CCBR's volunteer team. He took specific jobs which would allow him to join for lunch time activism, and he received training on CCBR's Truth Truck so that even when other volunteers weren't available, he could be engaging Canadians with the truth about abortion.
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The battle over reality has become central to the culture war in recent years, and the need for bold, well informed voices has arguably never been greater. Pieter and Cam are joined by Liz Wheeler, political commentator, author, and now podcast host, to talk about the role bold conservative voices are playing and will continue to play in the culture war.
Find the Liz Wheeler Show at https://lizwheelershow.com/.
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Welcome to The PULSE (May 2021), a monthly round-up of abortion-related news told from a pro-life perspective.
On this episode, we discuss the following:
0:00 – Introduction
1:56 – An Ohio city has voted to make their city a sanctuary for the unborn;
6:06 – NIH-funded research grafted illegally aborted babies’ scalps onto lab mice;
10:42 – The US Supreme Court is set to hear a major abortion case;
18:03 – A bill to decriminalize abortion in Dominican Republic has been defeated;
22:06 – Pro-abortion bill introduced in pro-life Malta
26:24 – Richard Dawkins reiterates his position that children with Down Syndrome should be aborted;
31:03 – The Pro-Life Movement is gaining ground in Croatia;
32:33 – Fewer women are travelling from Canada to US for late-term abortions;
35:13 – American pro-lifers are optimistic about the Hyde Amendment being in the budget;
37:30 – UK cuts 85% of abortion-related foreign aid funding;
40:31 – Conclusion
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We asked for your questions and you did not disappoint! This week, Pieter and Cam answer your questions about apologetics, strategy, and how to best develop your pro-life group! Also, find out who we think is the best looking of the guys.
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This week, host Cam talks to Josephine Penner, Director of Communications and Saskatchewan Campus Coordinator for the National Campus Life Network, about the impact she is having on TikTok and other social media hubs.
Learn more about NCLN here https://www.ncln.ca/
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With the abortion industry pushing the abortion pill as a convenient way to kill pre-born children, the pro-life movement has not sat down idly. On this episode we talk with Dr. Matthew Harrison, one of the doctors behind the abortion pill reversal procedure. We learn how the procedure works and how women can save their children even after taking the first abortion pill.
Learn more about the abortion pill reversal procedure here: https://abortionpillreversal.com/.
Learn more about the abortion pill by listening to Episode 43.
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This week, host Cam is joined by Lincoln Brandenburg, Director of Staff Development for the Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform in the USA, to talk about his work in the movement and to hear some of his stories of minds changed.
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The abortion industry is pushing for one of the largest expansions of abortion that we have ever seen, and that through the abortion pill. Today we sit down to talk to Alison Centofante from Live Action to discuss the rise of this DIY abortion pill, how it works, and the side affects that women experience.
Learn more about the abortion pill here: https://www.liveaction.org/abortion-pill-kills.
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On this episode of Humans of the Pro-Life Movement, host Pieter is joined by Vanessa Otten, Eastern Outreach Director for the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform, to talk about her work in the movement and to hear some of her stories of minds changed.
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Abortion juggernaut Planned Parenthood has published a wide variety of video content on their YouTube channel, ranging from intentionally vague to wildly inaccurate. Join Pieter and Cam as they break down Planned Parenthood's most viewed video entitled "How Do You Get Pregnant?"
Watch the video for yourself here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n04NPtZI4QQ&t=1s
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Welcome to The PULSE (April 2021), a monthly round-up of abortion-related news told from a pro-life perspective.
On this episode, we discuss the following:
1:11 – Justin Trudeau’s neo-colonialism disguised as foreign aid
5:06 – Canadian Conservative leader opposes sex-selective abortion ban
9:42 – FDA approves mail order abortions
15:36 – UN pushes Dominican Republic to decriminalize abortion
18:32 – Abortion activist dies from her “dream” abortion
22:37 – Irish doctors training to perform Dilation & Evacuation abortions
27:16 – Planned Parenthood renounces Margaret Sanger (but, do they really?)
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While many conversations focus on bad science which suggests pre-born humans are some how not living members of the human species, some times pro-lifers face bad philosophical arguments which suggest that not all humans should get human rights, particularly not the human right to not be killed.
Join Pieter and Cam as they talk about how to respond when someone accepts the humanity of pre-born children, but suggests that they're not "persons" and therefore don't get human rights.
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This week, host Cam is joined by Mark Penninga, the founder and Executive Director of the Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA) Canada, to talk about his role in launching and leading one of the most active pro-life lobbying organizations in Canada.
Learn more about ARPA Canada here: https://arpacanada.ca/
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On this episode, Cam and Pieter talk to Josh Kappes, Vice-President of Love Life. Josh served as a pastor for 17 years before his life was interrupted by the tragic truth of abortion and being exposed to a clear plan and vision for how the Church can end the #1 moral issue of our day. He has been with Love Life since 2018 and is working to awaken and activate the Church in America.
Learn more about Love Life at https://lovelife.org/America/.
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Political change on abortion is vital, and contrary to popular belief, can happen at all levels of government. On this episode of Humans of the Pro-Life Movement, host Cam Côté sits down with Cam Wilson, Political Coordinator for The Wilberforce Project, to talk about how political change of abortion is possible and realistic in the province of Alberta.
🌐 Learn more about The Wilberforce Project at https://www.thewilberforceproject.ca/.
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Basically everyone thinks it's wrong to kill a baby girl before she's born simply because she's a baby girl, yet there is absolutely nothing legally preventing these little girls from being killed in Canada. Cathay Wagantall, Member of Parliament for the Canadian federal riding of Yorkton-Melville, is trying to change this through her private members bill C-233: The Sex Selective Abortion Act. She joins Pieter and Cam in this episode to talk about her goals for this bill, evidence for sex selective abortions in Canada, and more!
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For more about MP Cathay Wagantall and bill C-233: The Sex Selective Abortion Act check out https://www.cathaywagantall.ca/
For the poll on Canadians' opposition to sex selective abortion check out https://nationalpost.com/news/as-abortion-debate-becomes-increasingly-polarized-poll-shows-the-views-of-many-canadians-are-more-complicated
For information about sex selective abortion in Canada check out https://www.cmaj.ca/content/188/9/E181
To write your Member of Parliament and to find out more go to https://weneedalaw.ca/
🎙️ On this episode of Humans of the Pro-Life Movement, Cam sits down with pro-life activist Rachel Miclat. After a year of missionary work, Rachel spent several years recruiting, training and mentoring volunteers in pro-life outreach, before turning her efforts towards mobilizing churches and church leaders to join the fight for life.
🌐 Learn more about the Study Series Rachel developed here: https://www.endthekilling.ca/study-series/.
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“The pre-born are just parasites.” “You must be against the death penalty as well.” “You are so judgmental.” Have you ever heard these phrases as you spent time on the streets? Join Cam and Pieter to learn the best way to respond to these statements as you talk to others about the injustice of abortion.
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On this episode of Humans of the Pro-Life Movement, Pieter sits down with Austrian pro-life activist Manuela Steiner. Manuela is one of the founding members of Pro-Life Europe, an organization building the pro-life movement throughout Europe. We talk about how Manuela became active in the movement and about the work she does throughout the continent.
🌐 Learn more about Pro-Life Europe at https://prolifeeurope.org/.
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Does your pastor or priest talk about abortion too often? Not often enough? Have you ever wondered why Christians are so committed to combatting abortion? Join host Cam Côté as he talks with Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director for Priests for Life, about these and other common questions regarding the role Christians and Christian leaders play in making abortion unthinkable.
For more about Fr. Frank and Priests for Life, check out www.endabortion.us.
Also consider checking out http://pregnancycenters.org/ for more info on pregnancy support and support after abortion.
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Welcome to The PULSE (March 2021), a monthly round-up of abortion-related news told from a pro-life perspective.
Headlines:
1) Pro-life success at the Conservative Party of Canada Convention;
2) Twins born alive were refused medical care in Edmonton, Alberta;
3) Arkansas passes a near-total abortion ban;
4) Jersey removes their one-week waiting period for abortions;
5) The UK government is pressuring Northern Ireland to provide abortion access;
6) We hear a new pro-abortion slogan that demands, "put the fetus in the bin;"
7) Study: Five years later, 96% of women denied an abortion no longer want one.
Join the guys in their mission to equip pro-lifers to be effective and winsome defenders of the pre-born (and get some sweet merch) by becoming a patron at https://patreon.com/prolifeguys/.
You can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EjDS9IpIh8E/.
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Lila Rose started Live Action in her parents living room at age 15, and since that time Live Action has grown to become one of the leading national pro-life and human rights organizations in America, dedicated to ending abortion and inspiring a culture that respects and defends life. We talk to Lila about how she got involved in the movement, how she went undercover and what she learned about the abortion industry, how they tried to threaten her for her findings, and more. You don't want to miss this one!
Buy Lila's new book Fighting for Life: Becoming a Force for Change in a Wounded World wherever you buy your books: https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/fighting-for-life/#order.
Get a sneak peak of Chapter 1 and a study guide to the book at fightingforlifebook.com.
Join the guys in their mission to equip pro-lifers to be effective and winsome defenders of the pre-born (and get some sweet merch) by becoming a patron at https://patreon.com/prolifeguys/.
Episode 10: Humans of the Pro-Life Movement – Exploring the lives of those who defend the defenceless.
Host Cameron Côté talks with Rebecca Cooper, High School and Young Adults for Life Coordinator, about her work equipping and mentoring others to be defenders of the pre-born.
To find out more about Protect Life Michigan and their upcoming Benefit Dinner, check out https://www.protectlifemi.org/.
You can also find this episode on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favourite podcast catcher.
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Formal debate between a CCBR speaker (Maaike Rosendal) and a retired late-term abortion provider (Dr. Fraser Fellows)? Yes please!!!
Join Cam and fellow CCBR staffer Blaise Alleyne as they break down the most recent bout between these two proponents of the pro-life and pro-abortion worldviews respectively, while also sharing how you can make similar points in your own conversations!
Watch the debate here: https://youtu.be/cuDHoZSk0V0.
Find Christopher Kaczor's book "Ethics of Abortion" here https://www.amazon.ca/Ethics-Abortion-Womens-Question-Justice/dp/041573293X.
For Maaike's Reflections on the debate check out https://www.endthekilling.ca/blog/2021/03/19/grieved-but-grateful-a-post-debate-reflection/.
Join the guys in their mission (and get some sweet merch) by becoming a patron at https://patreon.com/prolifeguys/
Episode 9: Humans of the Pro-Life Movement – Exploring the lives of those who defend the defenceless.
Host Cameron Côté talks with Alex vande Bruinhorst, CCBR's Western Internship Director, about his journey to working full time in the pro-life movement, and why you should apply to be a part of CCBR's summer internships.
You can also find this episode on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favourite podcast catcher.
Become a patron to support the work of equipping pro-lifers to be effective and winsome advocates for the pre-born at https://patreon.com/prolifeguys/.
To learn more about CCBR's internships check out https://www.endthekilling.ca/internships/
Many of us have heard the argument that one of the benefits of legalized abortion is that it contributes to a lower crime rate. Popularized by the book Freakonomics, the authors examine evidence that shows that while there are many factors to the drop in crime, the most notable is abortion. As pro-lifers, we can see through this clearly, but how do we respond to someone who says this on the streets? Join Cam and Pieter as they share how to effectively engage with abortion supporters so that they can see the inconsistencies and failures of this argument.
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Apply to be a CCBR summer intern here https://www.endthekilling.ca/internships/.
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Episode 8: Humans of the Pro-Life Movement - Exploring the lives of those who defend the defenceless.
Host Cam talks with Catherine Eberhardt, Executive Director of Windsor Against Abortion, about her journey from CCBR intern to launching and leading her own local pro-life initiative.
Become a patron to support the work of equipping pro-lifers to be effective and winsome advocates for the pre-born at https://patreon.com/prolifeguys/.
With far more people working full time to abort humans than there are working full time to protect humans from abortion, the pro-life movement is in urgent need of women and men to dedicate their time and energy towards making abortion unthinkable. Join Pieter and Cam as they share why a CCBR internship is a perfect way to change minds, save lives, and see what it's like working full time in the pro-life movement.
Apply before March 20th, 2021 to be a CCBR summer intern here https://www.endthekilling.ca/internships/.
Become a patron of The Pro-Life Guys Podcast and receive some cool perks at https://patreon.com/prolifeguys/.
Apply to join The Pro-Life Guys Podcast’s Online Action Team here: https://forms.gle/WKG5dy1ys2ppLYXm6.
Welcome to THE PULSE (January 2021), a monthly round-up of world news told from a pro-life perspective. THE PULSE is a project of The Pro-Life Guys Podcast.
Headlines:
1) 1:05 - Texas Satanists seek to protect abortion by calling it a religious liberty
2) 5:29 - The "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protections Act" fails to pass in the US Senate
3) 10:03 - A proposed Tennessee law would allow fathers to protect their children from abortion
4) 12:45 - Rush Limbaugh's anti-abortion legacy
5) 14:45 - Canadian PM Justin Trudeau withholds funds to New Brunswick for refusing to fund private abortion clinic
6) 18:22 - Dutch government removes 5-day waiting period restriction to abortion
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Pieter and Cam round up some pro-abortion comments and show how they would respond to the abortion justifications on the streets. Listen in to hear some example dialogues and learn effective conversation tools and tactics you can use when you are in conversations with people about abortion.
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Apply to be a CCBR summer intern here https://www.endthekilling.ca/internships/ Apply to join The Pro-Life Guys Podcast's Online Action Team here: https://forms.gle/WKG5dy1ys2ppLYXm6
Learn more about human development here: https://www.ehd.org//
Episode 7: Humans of the Pro-Life Movement - Exploring the lives of those who defend the defenceless.
Host Cam talks with Tim Scatliff, Director of Manitoba Life's Vision, about how he is fighting abortion in his retirement years.
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Join us for part 2 of our conversation about Ireland's pro-life legacy. Ireland's 8th Ammendment, added to their constitution in 1983, is responsible for saving over 250,000 pre-born children from being killed by abortion. Join Pieter and Cam as they talk with Niamh Uí Bhriain, Executive Director of Irelands' Life Institiute, and Jonathon Van Maren, author of Patriots: The Untold Story of Ireland's Pro-Life Movement, about the life-saving work of the Irish pro-life movement.
Purchase Patriots: The Untold Story of Ireland's Pro-Life Movement by Jonathon Van Maren at https://thebridgehead.ca/shop.
Learn more about The Life Institute: https://thelifeinstitute.net/
Become a patron of The Pro-Life Guys Podcast and receive some cool perks at https://patreon.com/prolifeguys/.
Apply to be a CCBR summer intern here https://www.endthekilling.ca/internships/
Episode 6: Humans of the Pro-Life Movement - Exploring the lives of those who defend the defenceless. Host Pieter sits down with Ellie Bartsch, president of London Against Abortion, to talk about her experiences fighting abortion.
Ireland's 8th Amendment, added to their constitution in 1983, is responsible for saving over 250,000 pre-born children from being killed by abortion. Join Pieter and Cam as they talk with Niamh Uí Bhriain, Executive Director of Irelands' Life Institute, and Jonathon Van Maren, author of Patriots: The Untold Story of Ireland's Pro-Life Movement, about the life-saving work of the Irish pro-life movement.
Purchase Patriots: The Untold Story of Ireland's Pro-Life Movement by Jonathon Van Maren at https://thebridgehead.ca/shop
Learn more about The Life Institute: https://thelifeinstitute.net/
Become a patron of The Pro-Life Guys Podcast and receive some cool perks at https://patreon.com/prolifeguys/
Apply to be a CCBR summer intern here https://www.endthekilling.ca/internships/
Episode 5: Humans of the Pro-Life Movement - Exploring the lives of those who defend the defenseless. Host Cam chats with Aisling Goodison, Director of Training and Development for CBR UK, about taking on the UK abortion industry and what it's like working full time to save pre-born babies across the pond!
Abortion advocates often suggest that abortion is a simple procedure which doesn't warrant any additional thought or reflection. Join Pieter and Cam as they talk with Dr. Kathi Aultman, a retired obstetrician and gynecologist who performed hundreds of abortions early in her career before becoming pro-life. She'll share about her journey from an abortionist to a pro-life ambassador, and describe exactly what happens during an abortion procedure.
Learn more about the Charlotte Lozier Institute: https://lozierinstitute.org/.
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Welcome to THE PULSE (January 2021), a monthly round-up of world news told from a pro-life perspective. THE PULSE is a project of The Pro-Life Guys Podcast.
Let us know what you think in the comments! You can also find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W4JpSvP_NhY
Headlines:
1) Thailand Moves Closer to Legalizing Abortion (0:40 – 2:19);
2) SCOTUS Vacates Lower Court Ruling on the Essentiality of Abortion (2:19 – 4:50);
3) Battle Over Abortion Continues in Argentina (4:50 – 11:26);
4) Good News Out of Honduras (11:26 – 16:05);
5) “The God-Father of the Pro-Life Movement” Dead at 93 (16:05 – 19:40);
6) In Spite of Biden/Harris Admin., States Continue to Pass Pro-Life Laws (19:40 – 22:45);
7) Poland Protects Disabled Pre-born Babies While Protestors Fume (22:45 – 25:23).
The violinist argument, first presented by Dr. Judith Jarvis Thomson in an article entitled "A Defense of Abortion" published in the journal Philosophy & Public Affairs" in 1971, has long been an argument echoed by abortion advocates and responded to by pro-lifers. Join Pieter and Cam as they walk through the core problems of Dr. Thomson's argument, and how to best respond when you hear it presented in conversation.
To help us change more minds and save more lives, check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/prolifeguys
Episode 4: Humans of the Pro-Life Movement - Exploring the lives of those who defend the defenceless. Host Pieter Bos sits down with Ian Spencer, Director of Programs with Created Equal, to talk about working full-time in the pro-life movement.
Though the March for Life in Washington, D.C. has been severely modified this year due to COVID 19 restriction, marches and rallies will likely be occurring in various ways throughout the USA this week, with many other countries planning their own marches for later this year. Join Pieter and Cam as they talk through a few suggestions for how to make the most of your March for Life experience, transforming a one day event into an event which fuels a year of pro-life outreach!
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Episode 3 – Humans of the Pro-Life Movement: Exploring the Lives of those who Defend the Defenseless.
Host Cameron Côté sits down with dedicated pro-life volunteer Carolyn Pinel to talk about her dedication to seeing people change their minds on abortion and find healing amidst the trauma of this life.
Humans of the Pro-Life Movement is a production of The Pro-Life Guys Podcast, a series dedicated to highlighting the pro-life activists working to defend and protect vulnerable pre-born children. You can also watch the conversation by finding The Pro-Life Guys Podcast on YouTube.
Scott Klusendorf has been a faithful and committed pro-life apologist in the movement for over 30 years! He has taught thousands of students how to persuasively communicate the pro-life position and defend pre-born children from abortion. On today's episode, Cam and Pieter sit down with Scott to learn how he joined the movement, why he continues to fight, what he has learned along the way and how he responds to some pro-abortion arguments!
Learn more about Life Training Institute or book Scott to speak at https://prolifetraining.com/.
Join us in the work to equip people to effectively defend the pre-born at https://patreon.com/prolifeguys/.
Meet Quiana Casamayor, pro-life ambassador in Calgary, AB. After 2 years of volunteering for CCBR she is now making the transition to working full time as CCBR's new Calgary Volunteer Outreach Coordinator!
Humans of the Pro-Life Movement is a production of The Pro-Life Guys Podcast, and is a series dedicated exploring the lives of the defenders of the defenseless. You can watch the conversation by finding The Pro-Life Guys on YouTube.
Have you ever felt like you were asking well-worded questions, sharing important facts, and using compelling analogies, only to find that barely anything you were saying resonated with the person you were talking to? Have you struggled to reach the heart of the person you are speaking with despite your research and preparation? Join Pieter and Cam as they speak with renowned apologist and speaker Stephanie Gray Connors about how to reach the hearts of the people you are speaking with, and how to inspire them to overcome suffering.
To learn more about Stephanie's work, and to purchase her books (including her new one!), check out her website https://loveunleasheslife.com/
To check out our new series, Humans of the Pro-Life Movement, check out our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgGDSaQsPhmAbMpiMI_6M7A
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Meet Katie Somers, pro-life activist with Toronto Against Abortion and Toronto Right to Life.
Humans of the Pro-Life Movement is a production of The Pro-Life Guys Podcast, a series dedicated to highlighting the pro-life activists working to defend and protect vulnerable pre-born children. You can watch the conversation by finding The Pro-Life Guys on YouTube.
Every year we set resolutions to exercise more, eat healthier, and all sorts of other goals for personal growth and improvement. What about resolving to make our world more pro-life by committing to changing minds and saving lives from abortion?
Join Pieter and Cam as they talk about why anti-abortion activism must be high on your list of priorities, and how you can make a vital difference in the abortion narrative!
For 1 on 1 pro-life apologetics training contact Cam at ccote@endthekilling.ca.
For more about bringing our 5-part video series to your pro-life or church community head to https://www.endthekilling.ca/study-series/
And to financially partner with CCBR to help get more and more boots on the ground, donate here https://www.endthekilling.ca/donate/
What a year 2020 has been! A lot of our plans had to be cancelled or changed because of the restrictions we faced, but even through the mess we at CCBR were able to have one of our best years yet. On this episode we talk about some highlights of this past year and share some of the work we were able to accomplish to expose the injustice of abortion. Let us know what you think!
To purchase the books, visit https://thebridgehead.ca/shop.
To learn more about the study series and to participate in it, visit https://endthekilling.ca/study-series/.
To apply for the Vancouver Intensive Program, visit https://endthekilling.ca/vip/.
At this time of the year, many Christians focus in on the story of the incarnation of Jesus. But does that story have anything to do with abortion, and if so, what? The guys are joined by Rev. Daniel Gilman, a Christian apologist, to talk about the Christmas story.
Merry Christmas, all!
One of the most common scenarios presented to pro-life advocates is that of when a mother's life is at risk while she is pregnant. Should the mother be allowed to undergo treatments and operations which will threaten or end the life of her child? In this episode Pieter and Cam talk with Dr. Ryan Wilson, president of Canadian Physicians for Life, about these and other important questions which understandably demand answers, and how you can be consistently opposed to abortion while still supporting a wide array of medical procedures and operations which will save the mother's life.
For more information about Canadian Physicians for Life check out their website (https://www.physiciansforlife.ca/)
For the essay "Welcome to Holland" by Emily Perl Kingsley (https://www.dsasc.ca/uploads/8/5/3/9/8539131/welcometoholland.pdf)
As you head into the holidays and get into conversations with your family and friends about your year, are you going to ignore all the amazing stories you have about your work fighting abortion? We suggest not keeping silent about this part of your life, and provide some tips on how to talk about abortion with others without ruining your relationship with them!
All our books are 30% off right now! Buy them here: https://thebridgehead.ca/shop.
Why is the abortion rate so much higher among black communities than white communities in North America? Why does the Black Lives Matter organization support abortion so much? Do African nations actually want abortion rammed down their throats in the way Justin Trudeau and other western nations and organizations seem to think they do? Today we talk with Ghanaian native Samuel Sey, a blogger and pro-life activist, about abortion in black communities, Western countries spending billions of dollars to fund abortion in developing countries, and much more.
Find Sam’s blog at https://slowtowrite.com.
The Handmaid's Tale, written by Margaret Atwood and recently adapted into a TV series on HULU, has in recent years inspired abortion activists to adopt bright red cloaks and white bonnets when protesting pro-life events and marches (in many ways a welcome change from the previous habit of showing up topless...). Join Cam and Pieter as they discuss the book and the themes that abortion advocates have inaccurately associated with the pro-life worldview and the growing movement that seeks to ensure all humans receive the fundamental right to life. The guys will also correct other stereotypes that pro-lifers are often accused of, and share how to respond when people bring them up during conversations about abortion.
Don’t forget to apply for the Vancouver Intensive Program at https://www.endthekilling.ca/vip/. You will receive excellent apologetic training and spend time doing pro-life activism on the streets with CCBR's team of incredible mentors. You don’t want to miss it.
Abortion has become a central talking point in America, not only during presidential elections, but during all elections, and arguably most conversations that even touch upon politics. Join Pieter and Cam as they speak with distinguished author and speaker Danielle D'Souza Gill about her new book, The Choice: The Abortion Divide in America, and the developing conversation regarding abortion in America and around the world.
Find Danielle D'Souza Gill on Twitter at https://twitter.com/danielledsouzag.
Find Daniell's book, The Choice: The Abortion Divide in America here: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-choice/9781546099864-item.html.
The 2020 American election will certainly send shockwaves around the world once the ballots are all counted, however we must ask ourselves - does our pro-life work change depending on the outcome? Join Pieter and Cam as they chat with Seth Drayer, Vice President and Director of Training for Created Equal about Amy Coney Barrett as the United States’ newest Supreme Court Justice, the recent Louisiana Constitutional Amendment, and yes, the 2020 election.
To reach Seth or to learn more about Created Equal’s work, go to https://createdequal.org.
15: Enacting a Theory of Change in the Pro-Life Movement | Blaise Alleyne
When it comes to fighting abortion, we can't just do anything. We need to be smart. We need to move past a theory of action and embrace a theory of change. Join Pieter and Cam as they talk with Blaise Alleyne, Eastern Outreach Director for CCBR, to show this isn't just semantics or rhetoric, but rather a vital shift that we need to embrace in the pro-life movement if we're going to achieve our goal of transforming the culture.
References:
http://www.aaronsw.com/weblog/theoryofchange Initial theory of Change article
Here is the article Blaise wrote in 2015: https://www.utsfl.ca/2015/10/06/towards-a-theory-of-change/
Get connected to a local group near you at: https://www.endthekilling.ca/volunteer/
To join the webinars that Toronto Against Abortion is hosting, go to: https://torontoagainstabortion.org/webinars
The Pro-Life Guys have a conversation with Blaise Alleyne, CCBR’s Eastern Outreach Director, about the recent debate that pro-life speaker and author Stephanie Gray Connors had with Princeton University professor and proponent of both abortion and infanticide Dr. Peter Singer. Both brought up interesting philosophical arguments during the debate, and the guys discuss how we can use the points brought up in conversations with your pro-choice friend or co-workers.
Sexual assault is not only the most common reason cited for why abortion should be legal and accessible in Canada, but it is also a lived experience for an alarming number of victims. Join Pieter and Cam as they talk with Aura Navas, a 2019 CCBR intern and someone who can shed a unique light into conversations about sexual assault because of her own lived experience.
References:
Find Aura’s original article here: https://www.endthekilling.ca/blog/2019/08/23/sharing-in-darkness/
Learn about CCBR internships and consider joining one: https://www.endthekilling.ca/internships/
Learn how to defend your pro-life convictions in winsome and effective ways from this amazing book: STUCK: A Complete Guide to Answering Tough Questions About Abortion. Find it here: https://prolifeguys.com/shop/
Canada’s leading pro-abortion advocate, the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC), released a document titled “How to Think About the Fetus.” The document outlines ARCC’s strongest justifications for abortion. But how sound are these arguments? How can the pro-life community respond? Join The Pro-Life Guys Cam and Pieter as they walk through the document and share how they would respond to these common justifications!
References:
Find the document here: https://www.arcc-cdac.ca/presentations/fetusposter.pdf
Don’t forget to get this phenomenal book STUCK: A Complete Guide to Answering Tough Questions About Abortion here: https://prolifeguys.com/shop/.
Get involved in the fight against abortion. Go to https://www.endthekilling.ca/volunteer/ to find a local activism group near you!
What does pregnancy support look like today for mothers facing difficult circumstances? Is there actually help available for parents who think abortion is their only option, and healing for those who have already chosen abortion?
Laura Klassen, executive director of Choice42, joins Pieter and Cam to answer these and other questions, while also sharing stories of how her team has helped mothers cancel their abortions and choose life for their children. Join us and learn about this incredible Canadian initiative and how you can change the narrative around difficult circumstances surrounding pregnancy.
Check out Choice42 at https://choice42.com/.
What sort of legislation should we support to help us reach our goal of seeing the end of abortion? How can we be involved in the process to get legislation restricting abortion? Join Pieter and Cam as they talk to Tabitha Ewert, legal counsel from We Need a Law, about the work that they are doing to protect the pre-born.
Resources
Learn more about ARPA Canada at https://arpacanada.ca and about We Need a Law at https://weneedalaw.ca.
Find the petition at https://defendgirls.com.
Also, the opening quote was by the late R.C. Sproul.
Should abortion be allowed because of overpopulation? Was Thanos actually the superhero instead of the supervillain? Join Pieter and Cam as they discuss overpopulation and abortion during this episode, and learn as they share how to have winsome conversations with people who bring up this difficult circumstance.
References:
Don’t forget to sign up for CCBR’s Winnipeg Crash Course. October 2-3. Find more details here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-winnipeg-crash-course-tickets-94237209029.
Find the amazing pro-life apologetic resource STUCK here:
https://prolifeguys.com/shop/
We hear people justify abortion using poverty and economic troubles all the time. While we recognize that many people may be facing difficult financial times, do those struggles make an allowance for having an abortion? Join Pieter and Cam as they discuss this during this episode, and learn as they share how to have winsome conversations with people who bring up this difficult circumstance.
References:
Jerman J, Jones RK and Onda T, Characteristics of U.S. Abortion Patients in 2014 and Changes Since 2008, New York: Guttmacher Institute, 2016, https://www.guttmacher.org/report/characteristics-us-abortion-patients-2014.
https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/induced-abortion-united-states.
Find the list of organizations dedicated to helping those in crisis pregnancy situations or need post-abortion help here: https://www.helpforpregnancy.ca/.
Here is the Human Rights Argument for you to use in your conversations:
Do you believe in human rights? Who should get them?
When two humans reproduce, what species is their offspring?
If something is growing, isn’t it alive?
If the pre-born are human and alive, then doesn’t it logically follow that abortion is a human rights violation?
Don’t forget to sign up for CCBR’s Winnipeg Crash Course. October 2-3. Find more details here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-winnipeg-crash-course-tickets-94237209029.
Find the amazing pro-life apologetic resource STUCK here: https://prolifeguys.com/shop/
From what we hear, Bill Nye the Science Guy is a “man with a mission: to help foster a scientifically literate society, to help people everywhere understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work.” While this sounds great, his video informing us to stop telling women what to do with their bodies certainly leaves a lot to be desired. On this episode, Cam and Pieter walk through Bill Nye’s arguments and respond to them by showing the fallacies and inconsistencies of his argumentation. These are the same arguments we hear on the streets, so if you want to know how to respond well, then this is an episode for you.
Find the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IPrw0NYkMg.
To learn some of the amazing details of human development and to watch videos of the pre-born in the womb, check out https://www.ehd.org/.
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Should men really have a say on abortion? Shouldn't women be able to make their own decisions to choose abortion without hearing from everyone else? Join Pro-Life Guys Cam and Pieter as they talk about how men not only can but need to be in on the conversation to save pre-born children from death and support the women in their lives.
Check us out on Facebook and Instagram and don't forget to subscribe to The Pro-Life Guys on your favourite podcast platform!
On August 23, 2020, Canada’s Conservative Party of Canada finalized their election by tallying up the ballots to determine who the new leader would be. Social conservatives watched the process closely as they spent many hours working towards nominating and electing pro-life candidates. So, who won, why did they win, and what can pro-lifers learn from this process about how to move forward?
Cam and Pieter are joined by RightNow’s Alissa Golob, a pro-life and political activist, to talk about it all.
Learn more about RightNow by visiting www.itstartsrightnow.ca.
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The theory sounds great, but when the rubber hits the road, do people really change their minds on abortion? Can we expect to see changed minds and saved lives when we use abortion victim photography and CCBR’s apologetics on the streets. On this episode we have a conversation with a leader in the pro-life movement and staff member at CCBR, Vanessa Otten, to talk about our experiences on the streets. Learn more about CCBR’s projects at www.endthekilling.ca/take-action. Visit our website to learn more about us at www.prolifeguys.com.
Register for The Meaning of Mercy event organized by two phenomena ministries at https://aliesevent.ca. The event will take place on August 28, 2020 at 6:00 PM MDT and will feature keynote speaker, Blaise Alleyne, a prominent pro-life activist and co-author of the book, A Guide to Discussing Assisted Suicide.
References include:
- STUCK: A Comprehensive Guide to Answering Tough Questions About Abortion by Justina Van Manen which you can find at https://thebridgehead.ca/product/stuck/.
- Cam referenced this great apologetic resource: Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions by Greg Koukl.
Does it matter that we fight abortion or is it just good that we fight abortion? And if how we fight is important, then what is the best way? The Pro-Life Guys have a conversation with CCBR’s Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the most effective strategy we can use to end the killing of pre-born children. Join us to learn how Jonathon joined the movement, how he and the team at CCBR settled on their strategy, and how he responds to frequently asked questions from people unsure about the use of abortion victim photography.
Find more about us at www.prolifeguys.com.
References:
Jonathon’s book, Seeing is Believing: Why Our Culture Must Face the Victims of Abortion, which is a more indepth summary of the topic here: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/seeing-is-believing/.
Check out Jonathon’s blog at https://thebridgehead.ca.
The Science is Settled on Abortion
Whether or not a pre-born child is a living member of the human family is, without a doubt, the most important question when it comes to whether abortion is a human right or a human rights violation. Join the Pro-Life Guys as they discuss why this question must always be at the front of our minds when having conversations about abortion, an dhow you can have confidence in the biology of when life begins without a Ph.D! Find more about us at www.prolifeguys.com.
References:
Article by Jonathon Van Maren at The Bridgehead: https://thebridgehead.ca/2019/10/28/study-reports-that-96-of-biologists-confirm-that-human-life-begins-at-fertilization/.
STUCK: A Comprehensive Guide to Answering Tough Questions About Abortion by Justina Van Manen. Purchase your copy at https://thebridgehead.ca/product/stuck/.
Pieter Bos, host extraordinaire, together with Cameron Côté share with you what this new pro-life podcast is all about, why you should listen, and how you can get involved.
Check out our website at https://prolifeguys.com/ and find us on all your favorite social media platforms!
Also, check out the best pro-life resources you can find here: https://thebridgehead.ca/shop/