40 Days for Life Podcast

Banter ends at 6:19 Holy Week is here--the most transformational week of the year...and of all of history. If you haven't had a good Lent, a good Holy Week can make up for it...and if you have had a good Lent, finish strong by entering into the mystery of Christ's passion and death as we prepare to celebrate His resurrection on Sunday. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we dive into the week that changed the world.

Abortion advocates have long justified abortion by asserting that the rights of a woman trump the rights of a fetus. But it's a false dichotomy. Recent peer-reviewed research published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research shows that abortion takes a devastating toll on women's mental health. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we break down how abortion is helping to fuel a full-blown mental health crisis.

St. Patrick's Day banter ends at 15:27 More and more atheists are standing up for life. That's encouraging...but it prompts the question: Why? Unless human beings derive their value from God, what is the source of their dignity? On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we debate the question: Is there a secular case for defending human life? And if so, what is it?

Most birth control users don't know that many forms of contraception can actually cause early abortions--before a woman even knows she's pregnant. Recently, we received a letter from a woman who just learned about the abortifacient mechanism of birth control pills...and was horrified to consider that those pills might have cost the lives of numerous children. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we share: hope for women who fear they've unintentionally ended the lives of children by using the Pill; how the Pill actually works; why most people don't actually know contraceptives can function as abortifacients; much more!

As we strive to cultivate respect for life in the womb, there's a critical issue that's often overlooked: miscarriage. It's a topic that even many pro-lifers avoid discussing because they want to avoid stirring up painful memories for mothers who have suffered pregnancy loss. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we talk with Laura Karlen--wife of campaign director Steve Karlen--about why silence doesn't help and how mothers long for the lives of their miscarried babies to be honored.

On one of the most fascinating episodes of The 40 Days for Life Podcast ever, Katie Coblentz joins us to reveal how she got into the transgender movement... ...and how she left it behind to embrace her identity as a woman. Join us as Katie shares: the startling admission that led her transgender support group to reject her; how Matt Walsh's blistering critique of the trans movement impacted her; what parents--especially with children who identify as transgender--should know; MUCH more!

Banter ends at 15:25 Cheer up, it's Lent! Lent is a time of penance and fasting, but that doesn't mean you have to be miserable. Instead, it's a time to master ourselves and to draw near to the ultimate source of happiness: Jesus Christ. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a look at how NOT to approach Lent, and consider ways that can help us grow closer to Christ in His passion, cross, and resurrection.

Abortion facilities are going out of business left and right. But does it matter? Do closed abortion facilities mean that we're winning…or just that more women are ordering abortion pills online? We tackle that question and discuss whether abortion numbers are increasing or decreasing on this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast.

Banter ends at 21:03 The February 18-March 29 40 Days for Life vigil is coming up, and excitement is building... ...but not everybody is happy to see you on the sidewalk. When you're out praying, it's usually only a matter of time before somebody drives by to heckle you. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we share the favorite insults we've ever received out on the sidewalk. "Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you [falsely] because of me." Matthew 5:11

Even after more than five decades, nobody is comfortable with abortion. That's why abortion advocates prefer to avoid talking about abortion--and instead frame the conversation as a matter of "choice." But the proliferation of unregulated abortion pills is taking that choice away from women. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we meet the people using abortion pills to trick, force, or coerce women into abortions against their will.

Abortion is the most controversial topic in the world…so it's not surprising that it inspires anger on both sides of the issue. Even though 40 Days for Life is peaceful, prayerful, and law-abiding, sometimes the horror of abortion can make us angry. Is it wrong to get angry? And how do we handle anger? We address those questions on this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast.

In Vitro Fertilization is a dehumanizing business. And after IVF clients are finished attempting to conceive artificially, there are usually leftover embryos. Some are discarded. Others are destroyed for medical research. And many are frozen in a state of suspended animation. What is the moral thing to do with these "spare" human beings? Some pro-lifers are adopting them, having them implanted in their wombs, and bringing these babies to term to prevent them from being destroyed or remaining in a storage facility indefinitely. Is that the right approach? We discuss that tough question on this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast.

Listener feedback discussion ends at 9:47. The federal government defunded Planned Parenthood in July of 2025, which will cost the abortion giant hundreds of millions of dollars over a year. But where else does Planned Parenthood get funding? On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we explore revenue sources that might surprise you.

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.

PARENTAL DISCRETION IS ADVISED There's a way to reduce the abortion rate to ZERO. And anybody can do it! On this awkward episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a look at chastity--and why it's the key to ending abortion once and for all!

Banter ends at 7:13 Abortion facilities are closing at a historic pace. New York. Illinois. California. Michigan. Iowa. Vermont. Minnesota. Each closed facility is an answer to prayer, and on this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we break down the factors that put abortion centers out of business.

The number of Christians in America has dropped dramatically over the last two decades...until recently when the decline of Christianity abruptly stopped. What happened? On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we reveal the reasons behind the sudden resurgence of Christianity.

We'd like to think society has evolved beyond the genocides of the 20th century, the sad reality is that eugenics is back, as Utopian visionaries once again target "undesirables"--this time before birth. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a look at the NEW eugenics pushed by the abortion industry.

Cereal banter ends and security guard discussion begins at 17:20 Ending abortion requires creativity and innovation...and pro-lifers are rising to the occasion, developing Abortion Pill Reversal, new approaches to Sidewalk Outreach, and clever legislative strategies. But at its core, ending abortion is a spiritual battle rooted in the ordinary, everyday experiences of family life--like breakfast cereal. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we count down the 5 best breakfast cereals of all-time before discussing our most unusual encounters with abortion facility security guards.

Not long ago, America lost its swagger. Morale was down...and sentiment that the republic's best days were behind us was up. But the vibes have shifted. As we celebrate our independence—and on the brink of the 250th anniversary of our nation—America is cool again. And it's no coincidence that the great American comeback coincides with a major run of pro-life victories. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we share 8 signs that America is so back this 4th of July.

The overturning of Roe v. Wade three years ago was decades in the making. And in fact, it was only possible because of a 31-year-long chain of extraordinarily improbable events. Every last link of that chain was necessary for the Supreme Court to dismantle Roe. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we look at the miraculous developments that restored the right of the people to legally protect the lives of unborn children. Banter ends at 19:16

Abortion advocates describe abortion pills as a safe way to end an unintended pregnancy. But new data shows that abortion pills are MUCH more dangerous than the industry would have you believe. These deadly pills now account for the majority of abortions in America and much of the rest of the world. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we dig into the shocking report to reveal what EVERY pro-lifer must know in the brave new world of abortion pills.

It's "Pride Month" again. But the endless varieties of rainbow flags aren't quite as prevalent as they were just a few years ago. Pride comes before the fall—and on this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we review the mounting evidence that the forced celebration of LGBTQ+ ideology is old news. We cover: How corporate America is distancing itself from the LGBTQ+ movement; Hetero Awesome Fest; Why it matters that Christians have opened up a second front in the culture wars.

Planned Parenthood released its 2023-24 annual report. And it's so insane it merits its own podcast episode. AGAIN. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, former Planned Parenthood manager Ramona Trevino joins us to break down the most unhinged excerpts of Planned Parenthood's annual report. We discuss: What is virginity (according to Planned Parenthood)? The stunning number of donors Planned Parenthood lost in the last year; How Planned Parenthood finds hope in...sexually transmitted infection testing?

Siobhan Fallon Hogan appeared on Saturday Night Life, Seinfeld, and MANY of your favorite movies. Perhaps more important are the roles she refused to take because they conflicted with her Christian faith. Siobhan joins The 40 Days for Life Podcast to discuss the best mainstream films that weren't intended to be pro-life--but nevertheless convey a pro-life message.