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Bishop Joseph Strickland attended Holy Trinity Seminary and the University of Dallas, and earned his Bachelor of Philosophy in May of 1981. He received his Master of Divinity Degree in May of 1985 and was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Dallas on June 1, 1985. Upon the elevation of the Diocese of Tyler in February 1987, he became a member of its newly formed presbyterate. He received his Licentiate in Canon Law in May of 1994 and was named rector of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler, Texas in June of that same year. He was ordained as the Fourth Bishop of Tyler on November 28, 2012.
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Tony Guajardo has been a staunch pro-life advocate since 2006. As a Leadership Institute Field Representative, he helped strengthen and build pro-life student groups at over 40 different campuses in Michigan and Florida. In 2018, he was invited to attend the University of Notre Dame's Vita Institute.
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Caitlin Solan is an art teacher and artist in Northern Virginia. Her Catholic faith and pro-life values influence her art. She paints colorful custom sonogram paintings that show the beauty of life before birth. Her sonogram paintings send a powerful message that all life is important and should be cherished.
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Caitie Crowley is a passionate Catholic, pro-life writer. She has written for Human Defense Initiative and is a Live Action Ambassador. She is pursuing her graduate degree in Information Design and Strategy with a Content Strategy concentration at Northwestern University. Her Bachelor of Science is in Business Marketing with a concentration in Social Media and a minor in Management and Leadership. She is also currently a Project Manager at Simantel and has also worked at Caterpillar Inc. doing a variety of roles including digital marketing, marketing communications, event planning, project planning and writing. Caitie doesn’t just want to win arguments; she wants to change hearts. You can get in touch with Caitie at LinkedIn or Twitter.
David Hall is the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Henderson, Nevada. More importantly, he's married to a wonderfully faithful woman named Gevie, and together, they have three angelic demon children: Joel, Isaac and Gemma.
David gets a bit obsessive about things which draw him into spells of insomnia where he learns to write HTML at 1 a.m., edit and create a podcast, or learns everything there is to know about aquariums. His obsessions are mostly pointless with the exception of his obsession with Jesus and his Church. David's obsession drives him to learn philosophy, theology, and to write and teach about all he's learned about Jesus. If only he could make that knowledge pass into his character, he would be a saint! But unfortunately, David is a selfish and broken sinner, and now super culpable for his sin because of his knowledge.
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Dr. Michael J. New is a visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science and Social Research at the Catholic University of America. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate from Dartmouth College, Dr. New received a master’s degree in statistics and a doctorate in political science from Stanford University in 2002.
Before coming to the Washington, D.C. area, Dr. New worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Harvard-MIT Data Center and later taught at the University of Alabama, the University of Michigan - Dearborn, and Ave Maria University.
Dr. New researches and writes about the social science of pro-life issues. He gives presentations on both the positive impact of pro-life laws and the gains in public support for the pro-life position. He is a frequent blogger on National Review Online's "The Corner."
He has appeared on EWTN News Nightly, Christian Broadcast News, and CNN International. His writings have appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, National Review Online, State Politics and Policy Quarterly, The Weekly Standard, National Review, The Federalist and the New York Post. You can follow him on Twitter @Michael_J_New.
Read Dr. New's work:
- Mainstream Media Misses The Story Behind U.S. Abortion Decline
- Guttmacher Report Shows Pro-Life Progress Continues as U.S. Abortion Rates Decline
Koree Fellows is a wife, mom of two, YouTuber and pro-life activist of seven years.
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Mickey Kelly is a pro-life activist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is an active member of the Knights of Columbus, having held various positions on all levels. He first got involved with the pro-life movement through a group called Generation Life as a member of the teen board during his senior year of high school, and little by little became an active member. He has prayed in front of three abortion facilities in the last ten years in Philadelphia, including one in Washington, DC, and Minneapolis. Today, he is a blogger for Voices for Life that shares pro-life news on the local, state, national and even global levels. When he is not praying for an end to abortion, he enjoys traveling, dancing (mostly ballroom), writing, reading, collecting novels, history, theology, good conversations with family, friends, strangers with non-alcohol and alcoholic beverages, and meeting new people wherever he goes and whatever he does.
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Bishop Athanasius Schneider was born in 1961 in Kyrgyzstan to a German family and baptized with the name Antonius. In 1973, the family emigrated to Germany. He joined the Order of Canons Regular of the Holy Cross in Austria in 1982 and received the religious name Athanasius; he was ordained a priest in Brazil in 1990. Having earned a doctorate in Patrology at the Augustinian Patristic Institute in Rome, he has taught since 1999 at the seminary in Karaganda, Kazakhstan. In 2006, he was ordained a bishop in the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome and appointed titular bishop of Celerina and auxiliary bishop of Karaganda. Since 2011, he has been auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Mary in Astana, Chairman of the Liturgical Commission and Secretary General of the Conference of the Catholic Bishops of Kazakhstan. Bishop Schneider is the author of two books on the Holy Eucharist: "Dominus Est - It Is the Lord!" and "Corpus Christi: Holy Communion and the Renewal of the Church." His most recent book is called "Christus Vincit: Christ’s Triumph Over the Darkness of the Age."
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Christina Ambrosino is an on-air personality and producer of “The Busted Halo Show” for SiriusXM. She graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a degree in Communications. During her time in college, she volunteered for various Catholic organizations, including FOCUS, the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, and the Sisters of Life. Her work in ministry led her to develop a passion for Catholic media and the new evangelization. Christina still dedicates her free time to volunteer work and ministry with the young adult community in New York. You can subscribe to her YouTube channel where she talks about faith, family, friends and travel.
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Bishop Felipe J. Estévez was born on February 5, 1946, in Havana, Cuba and arrived in the United States on an Operation Pedro Pan flight as a teenager.
He was ordained in 1970 and has done extensive studies in spiritual theology, earning a doctorate from Gregorian University in Rome. He is fluent in English, Spanish, French and Italian.
From 2001 to 2003, Bishop Estévez served as spiritual director of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, Fla. where he served as rector from 1980 to 1986. He was the pastor of St. Agatha Parish in Miami for 14 years, while also directing campus ministry at Florida International University.
Appointed Auxiliary Bishop on November 21, 2003, and ordained January 7, 2004, he oversaw the archdiocese’s Ministry of Pastoral Services including family life, youth, campus, prison and respect life ministries, as well as all church movements and new communities.
In 2010, he was appointed Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Miami.
On April 27, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI named Auxiliary Bishop Felipe J. Estévez the tenth Bishop of St. Augustine. He was installed on June 2, 2011, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jacksonville.
Bishop Estévez is the second of three children (Carlos and Marty) of the late Adriano and Estrella Estévez.
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Austin Quick is the President & COO of Catholic Connect, and brings with him years of experience in the military, politics and seminary formation to aid the growth of the company into a household name aimed at bringing people together and spreading the Good News to the world.
Austin, or “The Basic Catholic,” as he is known to many is a passionate, internationally-acclaimed Catholic speaker who uses media and technology to bring to people, both young and old, what Pope St. John Paul II called the “New Evangelization”. His Instagram account @thebasiccatholic is one of the fastest-growing in the Catholic world, with over 100,000 followers to date.
A convert from Judaism in 2003 while serving in the United States Navy, Austin credits his Catholic faith for bringing him the most joy in life.
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Lizzie Reezay has been the YouTube creator of her channel, LizziesAnswers, since 2010. She loves sharing about her life and giving advice through her videos. Her channel is all about theology, philosophy, relationship advice, bipolar disorder, faith, life stories and anything else that makes her happy or helps people. Lizzie is a graduate of Pepperdine University where she studied philosophy and religion. Lizzie converted to Catholicism in the spring of 2018.
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Sources mentioned in this episode:
- https://qz.com/857273/the-sharpest-drops-in-abortion-rates-in-america-have-been-under-democratic-presidents/
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2018/11/21/number-abortions-us-hits-historic-low/?utm_term=.3d57a2c1b225
- https://amp.theatlantic.com/amp/article/395960/
- https://prospect.org/health/demographics-abortion-think/
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2018/11/21/number-abortions-us-hits-historic-low/
- https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/13/opinion/sunday/abortion-roe-2020-democrats.html
- https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2018/demo/p60-264.html
- https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2019/feb/health-insurance-coverage-eight-years-after-aca
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2014/01/22/thirteen-charts-that-explain-how-roe-v-wade-changed-abortion-rights/
- https://www.guttmacher.org/united-states/abortion
- https://www.guttmacher.org/infographic/2016/us-abortion-patients
- https://www.pewforum.org/religious-landscape-study/religious-tradition/catholic/party-affiliation/
- https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/some-advice-for-democratic-presidential-candidates-on-abortion-policy/
- https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/13/opinion/sunday/abortion-roe-2020-democrats.html
Born in 1948 in Richland Center, Wisconsin, Raymond Leo Burke attended seminary in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Washington, D.C., and Rome, where he was ordained a priest by Pope Saint Paul VI in 1975. Ordained a bishop in 1995 by Pope Saint John Paul II, he served for almost nine years as Bishop of La Crosse, where he founded the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and over four years as Archbishop of St. Louis. He was named a cardinal in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI. Cardinal Burke has written and spoken widely on Roman Catholic canon law, the Holy Eucharist, devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the sanctity of human life. He is a member of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura.
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John Roselle co-founded Stay Close To Christ with his wife, Kelly, in order to help Catholics find gifts that build faith. They are passionately pro-life and are the blessed parents of three children, Gabriel Mary, who was miscarried, and Little John and Joseph.
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Alison Howard Centofante is Director of External Affairs at Live Action, a leading national pro-life nonprofit reporting pro-life news from a pro-life perspective. She is based in the D.C. area. Alison previously worked at Alliance Defending Freedom as the Director of Alliance Relations and prior to that at Concerned Women for America as Communications Director. Alison has worked on expanding the movement on life, marriage and religious freedom. Speaking on those issues, she has been featured on Fox News, ABC, NPR, The Christian Broadcasting Network and other media outlets. Her work has been published in National Review Online, World Magazine, Red Alert Politics and The Blaze. Alison has received numerous awards and recognition, a few of which include Red Alerts Politics "30 under 30" and being named to the RNC's list of "Rising Stars".
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As part of the Pro-life Generation, Mary Lovee Varni is passionate about advocating for the dignity of all human life both personally and professionally. Mary is the program manager for the Respect Life Apostolate for the Archdiocese of St. Louis and a volunteer regional board member with Missouri Right to Life.
Her pro-life advocacy began when her Catholic grade school teacher asked her class to pray for the unborn and their moms. Mary was so concerned she quickly sent a letter to President George Bush who actually wrote back. That letter now sits on her desk as a daily reminder of how one person can make a difference.
Since that time, God continues to lead Mary on an amazing pro-life adventure in which she meets heroes of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds from students attending the March for Life to international pro-life speaker/writer Abby Johnson. Mary enjoys sharing this adventure with others while inspiring them to do the same.
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Joe Kral has been involved in the pro-life movement since college. His M.A. in Theology was completed at the University of St. Thomas where he specialized in bioethics. From 1996-2003, he was the Legislative Director for Texas Right to Life. During that time, he was also a lobbyist for the Department of Medical Ethics at National Right to Life. From 2004-2007, he consulted the Texas Catholic Conference on pro-life legislative initiatives. In 2006 he was awarded the "Bishop’s Pro-Life Award for Civic Action" from the Respect Life Ministry in the Diocese of Dallas. He currently is a regular contributor for the Truth and Charity Forum, an online academic publication for Human Life International, serves as a voluntary legislative advisor to Texas Alliance for Life, is a member of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars, teaches as an adjunct professor of Theology at the University of St. Thomas, teaches as a Forward Toward Christian Ministry instructor for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, is a member of the Knights of Columbus and is doing doctoral studies at Harrison Middleton University where he is specializing in the ethical and legal theory of St. Thomas Aquinas. He has been married to his wife, Melissa, since 2004 and they have two children together. They attend St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Sugar Land.
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Adam Minihan is the CEO of an award-winning local Catholic radio station and the host of The Catholic Man Show. Adam and his best friend/co-host, David Niles, had zero experience in the radio business before being presented with the opportunity to start a Catholic station in 2014. Taking a leap of faith, they launched St. Michael Catholic Radio and it has now grown into covering the whole Tulsa Market, airing multiple local programs, and carrying EWTN content. Adam is married to his beautiful bride Haylee and they have four children. They live in Tulsa, Oklahoma where they are active in their Catholic community.
David Niles is a cradle Catholic, born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended All Saints Catholic Grade School and Bishop Kelley High School before studying finance at the University of Central Oklahoma. During his college years, while maintaining his Catholic identity, David stopped practicing his faith. It wasn’t until he was out of school and living with his lifelong friend and co-host, Adam Minihan, that he stumbled upon a Catholic radio station and little by little, began embracing his faith once again. It was listening to shows like Catholic Answers Live that began his relationship with apologetics and would eventually lead to him co-founding an apologetics group at his parish for those who had recently entered the Church. By the grace of God, David convinced a gorgeous young saint named Pamela O’ Brien to marry him and they now have four children.
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Bas Rutten was born in the Netherlands with severe asthma and severe eczema. He was bullied on a daily basis, so he learned how to fight. Bas started Mixed Martial Arts in Japan in 1993 and became the three-time undefeated World Champion. He immigrated to Los Angeles in May of 1997 and started competing for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 1998 and became the first European UFC Champion. Bas was inducted into the UFC Hall Of Fame in 2015 and had a live TV show about MMA for nine years called “Inside MMA” on AXS TV. He co-starred in the movie Here Comes the Boom with Kevin James, and has done lots of TV and movie work as an actor. In addition to being on the big screen, Bas has done work in video games, the biggest one being Grand Theft Auto 4. He trains the military, from the Marines to the Elite Special Forces, Navy SEALs, law enforcement, SWAT, Homeland Security Investigations and so on. Among many other feats, Bas owns an MMA and weights gym in Westlake Village, California.
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The Faith of a Fighter: An Interview with MMA Legend Bas Rutten
Debbie Shinskie’s work on behalf of human life was formed in the womb when her brave birth mother made the decision to place her for adoption with loving Catholic parents. Her entire life has been spent in the service of human life and dignity, first as an RN caring for those at the end of life in a level one trauma center, for expectant mothers, and for new families, and later working for the Church in various capacities at the parish and diocesan level. Currently, she is the Director of the Respect Life Office for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, a wife, momma of three in heaven and four here on earth, and official spoiler of a growing number of grandbabies.
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Debbie Shinskie’s work on behalf of human life was formed in the womb when her brave birth mother made the decision to place her for adoption with loving Catholic parents. Her entire life has been spent in the service of human life and dignity, first as an RN caring for those at the end of life in a level one trauma center, for expectant mothers, and for new families, and later working for the Church in various capacities at the parish and diocesan level. Currently, she is the Director of the Respect Life Office for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, a wife, momma of three in heaven and four here on earth, and official spoiler of a growing number of grandbabies.
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Christina Coffman has been on fire to stand up for human rights since she was young, involving herself in local and self-led efforts to assist those in need including the homeless and later, victims of human trafficking. In high school, she saw the reality of unplanned pregnancies and abortion happening within her school which only fueled her passion to bring light to the issue and get involved in a bigger way. In 2013, she spent a summer with Crossroads Pro-Life walking from San Francisco to Washington D.C. praying and speaking to church congregations about abortion. Her passion to end abortion grew that summer.
In the fall of 2013, Christina interned with Students for Life in the national office with a focus on planning the 2014 SFLA National Conference. This experience changed her life as a pro-life activist. She went back to school and started a Students for Life club. In 2016, Christina moved to Denver, Colorado and in March 2017, she founded the Denver chapter of Pro-Life Future. She devoted her time to building up the young adult pro-life community in Denver through established sidewalk advocacy, apologetics trainings, community building and rapid response events.
Christina is passionately committed to ending abortion and building a culture of life. She firmly believes that the pro-life generation will abolish abortion in our lifetime.
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Gia Chacon is a speaker, humanitarian and blogger. She is best known for her passionate speaking and empowering messages on living out one’s purpose. In addition to speaking at events, Gia has published and been featured in articles, on TV, radio shows and is an avid pro-life activist. Daily, she reaches thousands through the media as "Genuinely Gia."
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Bernadette Tasy is the president of Fresno Pro-Life Future, a young adult nonprofit organization. She also serves as the California State Captain for Students for Life Action, fighting pro-abortion legislation and promoting pro-life legislation in California. In May 2017, Alliance Defending Freedom filed a lawsuit on behalf of Bernadette and her pro-life student group against a Fresno State University professor for infringing upon their First Amendment rights. This gave Bernadette and her group the motivation to increase their level of activism both on and off campus, growing in size and eventually helping to lead efforts against current abortion legislation that would require public universities to distribute RU-486 abortion drugs. Bernadette is a former Campus Reform correspondent, appearing on Fox News and other national media. She served as the president of Students for Life at Fresno State for three years and recently graduated from Fresno State University with a Master of Arts in Speech Language Pathology. She is currently a practicing speech language pathologist in the Fresno area.
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Read Bernadette's work:
- Here's How Planned Parenthood Is Ruining My State
- Abortion On College Campuses: A New Low For The Abortion Industry
- Underhanded Moves From California "Representatives"
- Young Californian Writes Letter Opposing Campus Abortion Bill
- Pro-life Students Testify Against Campus Abortion Bill, Politicians Ignore Them
- Why Pro-life And Pro-choice Advocates Should Oppose Bill For Abortion Medicines
Dr. Tom McGovern has treated over 20,000 cases of facial skin cancer serving as pathologist and reconstructive surgeon. Dr. Chris Stroud is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist whose practice is in Fort Wayne, but he sees patients from three states away seeking care for fertility problems. They host the weekly radio program Doctor, Doctor on Redeemer Radio on Fridays at 1 p.m. EST and Saturdays at 11 a.m. EST. "Doctor, Doctor" brings you engaging, often humorous, and sometimes serious discussions of practical and current medical topics with a focus on the dignity of the human person – body and soul. A trustworthy source of medical information and advice for Catholics…and everyone else!
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Brett Lempe is an artist and currently lives in Centennial, Colorado. Brett enjoys hanging out with friends, being outside, and playing and making music. He became Catholic at the 2019 Easter Vigil. Brett does his best to love God and love the people around him. His relationship with Christ and life as a Catholic will be the main source of inspiration for his art.
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If you're in Denver, Colorado on Friday, September 6, drop by the Knights of Columbus Hall from 6:30-10 p.m. for art, drinks and speakers presented by Denver Pro-life Future.
Therese Hessler is the Associate Director of Respect for Life for the Maryland Catholic Conference, and serves as a voice for the unborn, medically dependent and elderly. She is passionate about contributing to public policy and legislation that protects the intrinsic value of life. Therese holds a Bachelor of Science in mass communication from Towson University. In her free time, Therese enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as with her cat, Max.
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Monica Aberle is a wife and mother of two, ages seven and two. She is passionate about supporting and encouraging moms in all seasons of life, especially those in unplanned pregnancies. Monica completed her undergraduate degree in political science at the University of South Dakota as a single mom, and then went on to teach middle school and high school American government. She met and then married her husband when her son was two years old, and now, most of her days are spent playing, educating and keeping up with her kids' ever-growing selves. On weekends, you can find her enjoying a good cup of hot coffee before all the crazy family adventures begin.
Halley Netsch is a wife and mom of triplet two-year-olds. She spends most of her days drinking coffee and chasing her boys around, trying to appease their ravenous appetites. Halley is originally from Michigan, but moved to Texas as a freshman at the University of Dallas through which, in various ways, she obtained her B.A. and M.B.A., her first job, and her husband. Her favorite thing about Everyday Mamas is the stories that are slowly chipping away at the negative and competitive narratives around motherhood, uniting us all as we try our best to build love at home.
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Scott Neumann is the host of Human Defense Initiative's Inalienable, a pro-life podcast dedicated to exploring the nature of human value. Listen, review, subscribe and share The Inalienable Podcast with your family and friends.
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JD Flynn is editor-in-chief of Catholic News Agency, a service of EWTN News, and a canon lawyer. He has written for the Washington Post, the New York Post, First Things, the National Catholic Register, and other publications. He and his wife, Kate, live in Denver with their three children.
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Mica De Caprio is a senior at the University of Texas in Austin where she will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Mica then plans to obtain her masters in counseling. She is an activist in the pro-life movement and is involved in her university’s pro-life organization, Horns for Life, where she recently served as treasurer. Mica advocates for life by offering women resources outside of abortion facilities as a sidewalk counselor.
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Caroline Bortle is the energetic face behind EWTN’s ChurchPOP, and as the Digital Content Coordinator, she spreads their message of faith across social media.
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Catherine Hadro is the host and producer of EWTN Pro-Life Weekly, an international television show dedicated to pro-life issues from a Catholic perspective. She regularly interviews politicians, Church leaders, and cultural figures on life issues ranging from conception to natural death. In the NARAL Pro-Choice America’s 2018 report entitled "The Insidious Power of The Anti-Choice Movement", Hadro is proud that EWTN Pro-Life Weekly is listed first under "Anti-Choice Media."
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Ashley Bratcher is the star of the 2019 film "Unplanned." Ashley was born and raised in a small southern town in eastern North Carolina and began her acting career on the stage at the age of 16. She later attended Campbell University, where she graduated with honors and then worked briefly as a middle school teacher before finding success as a working actress. Bratcher's commitment to stories of hope has garnered her recognition as a name talent in uplifting and redemptive films.
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From his start in campus ministry in 1997 to his current role as Content Director with Saint Paul's Outreach, Ryan O'Hara has been helping Catholics come alive in faith and become committed followers of Jesus Christ. Ryan has a B.A. in History from William Jewell College and an M.A. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. He and his wife Jill live in West St Paul, MN and are parents to four sons.
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Emily Berning is an anti-abortion activist that began her work while she was in college at Colorado State University. Since graduating in 2017, Emily has worked for the Leadership Institute and has gone on to found a nonprofit 501(c)(3) called Let Them Live. Let Them Live identifies, trains and mobilizes anti-abortion advocates to end abortion in their communities. Emily and her husband, Nathan, founded Let Them Live and work together everyday to end abortion. They live in an Airstream trailer that they travel the country in with their two dogs, Rick and Morty.
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Archbishop Joseph Naumann is the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. He was ordained a priest in 1975. He served as the Archdiocesan Pro-Life Coordinator in St. Louis from 1984-1995 and became the Archbishop for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas in 2005. Archbishop Naumann is Chair of the Kansas Catholic Conference, and currently serves the USCCB as Chair of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities, as a member of the Administrative Committee, Religious Liberty Committee, and the Sub Committee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage. Archbishop Naumann also serves on the Board of the National Committee for a Human Life Amendment and is the Co-Chair for the Religious Alliance Against Pornography.
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