40 Days For Life Podcast

Christmas gift and movie banter ends at 21:35 Christians have spent decades fighting back against the War on Christmas. But while woke culture and corporate America conspire to replace the birth of our Lord with a generic "holiday" that's little more than an excuse to sell discount electronics, there's a much greater offense against the birth of our Lord: abortion. We expose--and explain--the abortion industry's attempt to co-opt Christmas on this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast.

After years of fighting "the patriarchy," pop icon Taylor Swift is ready to settle down and start a family...and many of her fans are NOT happy. On this highly contentious episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we argue about whether Swift's turn to a family "era" is sincere or a publicity stunt--and why her liberal fans feel betrayed.

Listener feedback ends at 20:40 Parenting isn't easy. And on this week's episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a self-deprecating look at the parenting moments that make or break you: When there's spilled milk; When the kids misbehave; When kids are disappointed...or heartbroken; When it's time to pray; When it's time to work; How we treat our spouses; How we respond to opportunities for service to God and neighbor. Tune in for a fun and lighthearted look at the most pro-life thing we can do: raise children!

The pro-life legal landscape changed dramatically in 2025. 40 Days for Life general counsel Matt Britton joins us on this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast to recap how pro-lifers are winning legally as well as on the sidewalks. Get the latest on: How the 40 Days for Life Institute of Law & Justice has helped stop the weaponization of law enforcement; What we're doing to combat the proliferation of abortion pills in post-Roe America; The latest on the Mark Houck case; How 40 Days for Life is helping pro-life states keep their pro-life laws saving lives in the face of abortion industry opposition; MUCH more!

Turkey talk ends at 27:22 There's a little extra to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. The defunding of Planned Parenthood and YOUR prayers combined to close TWO of the world's most notorious abortion facilities...plus closed abortion facilities in abortion-friendly states like California, Illinois, Vermont, Minnesota, and Colorado! Tune in to our annual Thanksgiving episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast as we thank the Lord for the best pro-life year ever.

Is social media a tool that fosters constructive dialogue...or an echo chamber responsible for worsening political tribalism? We tackle that question on this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast as well as: Proven effective approaches to posting pro-life content that's actually engaging; Ineffective social media strategies that accomplish nothing; Real-world stories of social media actually leading to changed hearts and minds; Why social media disappearing wouldn't impact your lifesaving impact as you stand vigil with 40 Days for Life at all.

Banter ends at 13:40 Social media was supposed to advance freedom of speech by increasing access to the marketplace of ideas. Instead, the government and Big Tech teamed up to suppress and even punish pro-life speech as "dangerous" or "disinformation." Has censorship of pro-life messaging improved under the Trump administration? It's complicated. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a look at the social media platforms silencing pro-life voices--and how they're doing it.

On Veterans Day, America pauses to honor the men and women in uniform who have sacrificed so much in defense of our country, our liberty, and our freedom...including the freedom to assemble in public to pray for an end to abortion.  One of those heroes, Private Joe Karlen, nearly drowned in the English Channel on his way to help liberate Europe from the Nazi occupation. After landing at Normandy, Joe was severely wounded by a mortar attack, shot in the arm, and shot in the head. A hand grenade nearly cost him his fingers. A "Bouncing Betty" landmine came close to killing him.  This past summer, 40 Days for Life campaign director Steve Karlen trekked through the French countryside to retrace his grandfather's footsteps in search of the man who saved Joe's life and his entire family tree. What Steve discovered in the French countryside will astound and inspire you.  Join Steve's stunning journey on an episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast unlike any other. 

Contraception is designed to prevent untended pregnancies. Unintended pregnancies account for the majority of abortions. So it would seem that contraception reduces the number of abortions and that birth control is a blessing. But is that true? It's a disputed matter—especially among pro-lifers. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we answer the question: Is contraception a blessing or a curse? NOTE: On this episode, we discuss Dr. Edward Green's explanation of the concept of risk compensation. Dr. Green describes the phenomenon using the examples of HIV and sun exposure. We apply the principle to contraception and pregnancy. See this interview for more information:  bbc.co.uk/blogs/ni/2009/03/aids_expert_who_defended_the_p.html

Depending on whom you ask, Halloween is either a day with Christian roots…or a gateway to the demonic. So which is it? It's important for pro-lifers to get this right. If we dabble in the demonic, not only do we endanger our souls, but we also won't be able to fight the evil of abortion. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a look at the origins of Halloween, how it became a celebration of the grotesque and macabre, and whether it can be redeemed.

Football banter ends at 13:00 Earlier this year, we reviewed Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s unhinged annual report (40daysforlife.com/hope-stds-the-chop). The report showed how out of touch the abortion giant is at the national level. Surely, Planned Parenthood's local affiliates must be a little more grounded, right? … RIGHT? We took a close look at the annual report of an ordinary midwestern Planned Parenthood affiliate. What we found was astonishing:  -The statistic that blows Planned Parenthood's claim that abortion is only three percent of its services out of the water; -A shocking number of "gender-affirming" services; -More eugenics; -Planned Parenthood's bizarre after-school teen sex "health" club; -Startlingly weak grassroots activism that shows abortion just isn't a political winner anymore.  Find out what local Planned Parenthood facilities are up to on this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast.

When a society celebrates the slaughter of unborn children, it's only a matter of time before the violence spreads to other vulnerable groups. So it's no surprise that same self-described humanists who brought us abortion and infanticide have set their sights on the elderly, the sick, and the disabled. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a look at the troubling connections between abortion and euthanasia.

Until Congress and President Trump defunded Planned Parenthood this year, the abortion chain received nearly $800 million in taxpayer funding annually. But why? The answer to that question is far uglier and more sinister than you might expect. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we look into the strange sequence of events that led the United States to start shilling out big bucks to America's leading abortion chain. Snake banter ends at 15:58

Jesus spoke thousands of years ago and thousands of miles away to a culture much different from ours. And yet His divine Words speak intimately to each of us here and now.  On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we review 10 sayings of Jesus from the Gospel of Luke that are particularly relevant for pro-lifers.

Most 40 Days for Life campaigns take place in front of abortion facilities... ...however, a lot of campaign teams stand vigil in front of Planned Parenthood referral locations, which direct women to the facilities that actually perform the abortions.  Is it still worth praying in front of abortion referral centers that don't kill babies on site?  Absolutely. And it might be even MORE important. Find out why on this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast as we discuss: Why referral center employees are in particular need of your prayers; Drugs and devices sold at referral centers that can kill babies under the radar; The reason abortion chain websites don't have a "meet-the-staff" section; More!

Are abortion restrictions and the defunding of Planned Parenthood the cause of more newborn babies being abandoned? On this listener-requested episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we discuss Safe Haven laws and efforts to prevent infant abandonment. We also consider objections to Save Haven laws and baby boxes...from both abortion supporters AND pro-lifers!

Banter about the movie Se7en and unexpected show co-hosts premier ends at 7:13. We've all heard of the seven deadly sins. But what are they, and what is the antidote? How do they relate to us as pro-lifers? On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a closer look at the seven deadly sins, their connection to abortion, and what virtues we should cultivate to combat them.

Banter ends at 3:30 It's Back to School time. But is your kids' school undermining your pro-life, Christian values? Some educators are teaching a lot more than reading, writing, and arithmetic. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we look at 7 red flags to look out for this school year, and tips for parents on how to address these red flags.

Banter about Ramona being a criminal ends at 15:14 We were planning to discuss marriage trends on this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast... ...but then we found out Ramona got arrested. Tune in to get the juicy details. And THEN we discuss what's going on with marriage today, including: Marriage trends--and whether the cornerstone of society is beginning to bounce back after reaching all-time record lows; How long was it worth delaying getting married due to COVID restrictions? And what does the answer to that question say about our attitudes toward marriage? Why marriage creates wealth even when there's a financial cost to raising a family;  What we can ALL do to promote marriage.

Are you burned out? Monasteries have a "rule" that governs dailylife and maintains balance. But how can families juggling work, school, chores, and activities stay sane? On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we look at nine key decisions that can help you simplify family life and restore peace and joy to your day-to-day existence.