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  • How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex: A Catholic Parent’s Guide | Susan Ciancio
    Jul 24 2025

    Susan Ciancio, a Catholic author and editor, offers advice on how to talk to your kids about sex through the lens of Catholic teaching. Learn practical strategies for starting early, teaching modesty, protecting kids from pornography, and fostering conversations about love, chastity, and respect.

    Whether your children are toddlers or teens, this episode offers age-appropriate insights on Catholic sex education, how to explain puberty, and why it's essential for Catholic parents to have these conversations before the culture does.

    Key Topics:

    • How to teach chastity and modesty
    • Explaining love vs. lust to teens
    • Navigating puberty with faith
    • Tools for addressing pornography
    • Building trust and communication in parenting


    Read Susan Ciancio's article here: Healthy Sex Education for Catholic Families: How Do I Teach My Child about Sex and Chastity? | Human Life International

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  • Stopping Pro-Abortion Agendas at the Organization of American States | Luis Martinez
    Jul 17 2025

    Do you know what’s happening behind the scenes at the Organization of American States (OAS)? This intergovernmental organization has a huge influence in the laws and policies of many countries in the Americas.

    In this eye-opening episode, we interview Luis Martinez, who leads Human Life International’s mission to the Organization of American States (OAS). Basically the “United Nations of the Americas,” the OAS is quietly shaping national policies on abortion, gender ideology, and parental rights across Latin America and the Caribbean—usually without the public’s awareness.

    Luis explains how powerful countries like Canada, Mexico, and international organizations are pressuring smaller nations to adopt anti-life and anti-family policies through OAS resolutions, financial aid, and diplomatic maneuvering. He also reveals how phrases like "gender-based violence", "sexual and reproductive rights", and "all kinds of women" are being used as backdoors to advance radical agendas.

    HLI and its 60-member coalition are on the front lines, working to change resolution language, support pro-life candidates to the Inter-American Commission and Court, and protect national sovereignty from ideological colonization.

    🗝️ Key Topics Covered
    • What the Organization of American States (OAS) is and why it matters
    • How OAS resolutions influence abortion and gender laws in Latin America
    • The danger of soft law: How non-binding declarations lead to binding changes
    • Why small Caribbean nations are pressured to abandon pro-life values
    • Examples of recent wins—like electing pro-life judges and blocking harmful language
    • The critical role of HLI’s coalition of 60+ pro-life organizations across the Americas
    • How terms like “gender-based violence” are being weaponized against pro-lifers
    • The role of the Inter-American Commission and why it’s key to stopping legal attacks on life and family
    • Encouraging signs from the U.S. delegation under the new administration


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    Read the Episode Transcript Here: Stopping Pro-Abortion Agendas at the Organization of American States | Human Life International


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    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    02:12 What is the OAS?

    03:15 Impact on Laws

    05:52 Influence on Small Countries

    09:49 What HLI Does at the OAS

    13:46 Examples of Success?

    18:09 El Salvador's Pro-life Laws

    21:23 Vision for Impact

    24:57 Canada's Influence on Caribbean Nations

    27:53 Dangerous Phrases

    31:31 Gender Based Violence (Pro-lifers Have Mental Health Issues?)

    37:16 What is the General Assembly?

    40:19 Legacy of Pope Francis

    43:37 Population & Developement

    47:55 Why Commissioners Matter

    52:00 Anti-Lifers NEED Soft Law

    53:13 Trump Administration

    59:22 Homework!

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  • The Fight to Protect Kids in a Hypersexualized Culture | Fr. Boquet
    Jul 10 2025

    Fr. Shenan Boquet joins us to expose the moral and spiritual dangers facing families in today’s hypersexualized digital world. We discuss how the internet has made explicit content more available than ever, leading to addiction, broken relationships, and distorted views of love — especially among the youth.

    As a Catholic priest and global pro-life leader, Fr. Boquet shares how this cultural shift affects families, why many young people are beginning to reject the exploitation culture, and what practical steps parents can take to protect their children from harmful online influences.

    Whether you're a parent, educator, or concerned Catholic, this episode offers hope, insight, and tools to help your family stay strong in faith and purity.

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    Resources Mentioned ↓

    Fr. Boquet's Spirit & Life Article: https://www.hli.org/2025/06/breaking-the-chains-of-pornography/

    "Create in Me a Clean Heart" from the USCCB: https://www.usccb.org/resources/Create-in-Me-a-Pure-Heart-Statement-on-Pornography-2025_0.pdf


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  • Christian Sexuality Backed by Science? Dr. Joe Malone Explains
    Jul 3 2025

    What if science actually confirms what the Church has always taught about sex and marriage?

    In this episode, Dr. Joe Malone—sexual integrity scientist and educator—joins us to unpack how human biology, brain chemistry, and sexual wellness align perfectly with Christian teaching on chastity. From oxytocin and dopamine to fertility and cancer risk, Dr. Malone reveals the hidden biological truths behind hookup culture and why chastity is not only moral—but medically wise.

    • Learn how girls are biologically wired to desire chaste relationships—and why casual sex can be especially damaging.
    • Discover how having multiple partners may increase anti-sperm antibodies and reduce fertility.
    • Hear why early marriage and childbirth can reduce breast cancer risk and lead to better overall health.
    • Find out how to heal from a past of promiscuity and embrace a lifestyle of chastity.

    This is a must-watch for parents, teens, young adults, and anyone who wants to understand how science supports Christian sexual ethics.

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    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    02:09 Oxytocin & Puberty

    05:44 Poor Mental Health

    08:20 Rom-Coms

    09:28 Oxytocin in Boys

    15:44 Casual Sex Hurts Bonding

    18:03 Social Media

    19:21 Why Instant Addiction?

    21:45 Casual Sex & Female Fertility

    28:55 Male Fertility?

    30:20 Long Term Relationships

    32:58 How to Get Out of Hookup Culture

    35:25 Breast Cancer

    37:20 Brain Maturation

    40:00 Healthy Sperm?

    43:57 Downside to Early Marriage?

    46:18 The Old Ways Work Best

    #Chastity #ChristianSexuality #SexualIntegrity #Oxytocin #DrJoeMalone #HookupCulture #CatholicMarriage #DopamineDetox #FaithAndScience #ProLife

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  • MAiD for Autism? The Slippery Slope of Legal Euthanasia in Canada | Fr. Shenan Boquet
    Jun 26 2025

    In this episode, Fr. Boquet explores the growing crisis of euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada—and what it means for the elderly and vulnerable people everywhere.

    We unpack the shocking true story of Marge, a woman with ADHD and autism recently approved for MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) in Canada. Her case, first reported by UnHerd, raises urgent questions about how mental illness is now grounds for state-sanctioned death.

    We also cover:

    • What “doctor-shopping” means in the context of euthanasia
    • Why legalizing assisted suicide increases pressure on the elderly and disabled
    • The connection between euthanasia and demographic decline
    • A Catholic, pro-life perspective on true compassion and dignity in suffering
    • The UK’s proposed Assisted Dying Bill and what it could mean for the future
    • The United Nation's condemnation of Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)

    Read Marge's story here: A father battles Canada’s suicide machine - UnHerd

    Read Father's Spirit & Life article here: Canada's Euthanasia Crisis: A Global Wake-Up Call | Human Life International

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  • The Spiritual & Social Cost of a Fatherless Generation | Fr. Shenan Boquet
    Jun 19 2025

    Fr. Shenan Boquet shares why fathers play a vital role in their children's emotional, academic, and spiritual development. We discuss a recent University of Virginia (UVA) report showing that children with involved dads perform better in school, have fewer behavioral issues, and enjoy stronger mental health.

    Fr. Boquet also explores the tragic impact of fatherlessness, how it affects children's ability to relate to God as Father, and the importance of both mother and father figures in forming virtue. We dive into cultural trends that degrade men, distort authentic masculinity, and contribute to a growing fatherhood crisis.

    This conversation addresses how pornography, media portrayals of manhood, and the breakdown of family affect men and their ability to form healthy relationships. Learn how St. Joseph and Jesus serve as models of true masculine virtue, and why our world needs men to rise up as fathers, mentors, and spiritual leaders.

    Listen now to learn how to restore fatherhood and authentic masculinity in our communities!

    💬 Leave a comment below: Who is your favorite father figure from a book, movie, TV show, or the life of a saint? Young boys need models. Share your favorite men—real or fictional—who’ve modeled strength, love, and virtue!

    Fr. Boquet's Spirit & Life Article: The Father’s Heart: Healing the Wounds of a Fatherless Generation | Human Life International

    UVA Report: UVA - Good Fathers, Flourishing Kids Report.pdf

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  • Healing from Trauma: Faith-Based Recovery from Sexual Addiction
    Jun 12 2025

    In this powerful episode, we welcome Claudia Perez Bustamante, a Catholic trauma therapist and member of the Freedom Coaching team. Claudia courageously shares her personal story of healing from a hidden struggle—sexual compulsion rooted in past trauma.

    Claudia explains how sexual trauma impacted her brain and family relationships—and how faith, neurobiology, and trauma recovery tools helped her find lasting healing. As a Christian trauma therapist, she offers deep insights into what causes trauma, how the nervous system stores pain, and why true sexual addiction recovery must involve the body and soul.

    If you or someone you love has faced struggles with lust, shame, or compulsive habits, this conversation offers hope, healing, and practical steps toward freedom.

    Topics include:

    • The link between sexual trauma and addiction

    • How trauma affects the nervous system and the brain

    • How trauma therapy and the spiritual life work together to bring healing

    • Hope for anyone seeking sexual addiction recovery

    💬 Claudia's story is raw, emotional, and filled with hope. Don’t miss this episode if you’ve ever wondered how faith and neuroscience can work together to bring about healing and sanctification.

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    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    01:30 Joining Freedom Coaching

    06:49 Underlying Causes of Sexual Compulsion

    08:02 Claudia's Story

    12:52 Encounter with Christ

    16:35 Impact of Trauma Therapy

    18:20 How Porn Hurts Families

    23:44 Hope for Parents

    25:17 How Neurobiology Affects Relationships

    31:51 What Causes Trauma?

    36:20 Trauma Triggers

    39:38 Healthy Relationships

    41:22 Sanctification & Healing

    42:22 Learning to Process Emotions

    45:53 Spiritual Healing

    47:10 What is Brainspotting?

    1:01:36 Is Porn Compulsion Always Rooted in Trauma?

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  • Rerum Novarum Explained: Catholic Social Teaching | Fr. Shenan Boquet
    Jun 5 2025

    What does Rerum Novarum say about human dignity, the family, just wages, and Catholic social doctrine? And how does this fit into a Culture of Life?

    In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet breaks down the key principles of Rerum Novarum, the landmark 1891 encyclical by Pope Leo XIII that laid the foundation for modern Catholic Social Teaching.

    With the recent election of Pope Leo XIV, who invoked Rerum Novarum in his very first address, we explore what this could mean for the Church’s engagement with urgent modern issues: demographic winter, falling birth rates, AI, the collapse of the family, and global economic injustice.

    This episode covers:

    • What is Rerum Novarum?

    • Key principles of Catholic Social Teaching (human dignity, subsidiarity, solidarity)

    • The Church’s teaching on the just wage (and how this could help turn the demographic winter around)

    • How Catholic social doctrine intersects with sexual morality and pro-life ethics

    • How Pope Leo XIV might apply these teachings to modern crises—including artificial intelligence and the population crisis


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