For all the handwringing about saving democracy, government "of the people, by the people, and for the people" has given way to bureaucracy. Now, government of, by, and for unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats rules America.
But the 40 Days for Life Institute of Law & Justice is fighting back!
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, our general counsel, Matt Britton, gives an update on the legal landscape of abortion...
...as well as how 40 Days for Life is:
-Working alongside law enforcement to protect unborn children in states like Missouri and North Dakota;
-Catching Planned Parenthood's IRS violations--and holding the abortion giant accountable;
-Ending the legal persecution of 40 Days for Life leaders;
-Much more!
With summer just around the corner, it's a great time to pack the family car and head out on the Great American road trip. If you don't have plans for a summer vacation yet, we've got you covered with ideas for some fun while the kids are off of school. These family-friendly trips can be done on a budget if the destination is drivable. Tune in...and then hit the road and make some memories!
It's prom season—a time for dancing, fun, and…teen pregnancies.
That prompts an important—and controversial—question: What's the Christian position on teenagers dating? Is it innocent fun—or a recipe for disaster? We chime in with our opinions on this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast.
Luke wrote “Acts of the Apostles” as a sequel to his Gospel. The book picks up after the ascension of Jesus to chronicle the life of the early Church. That makes the Easter season a great time to pray through Acts of the Apostles.
Previously on The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we introduced you to 9 People You Meet at Christ’s Birth AND Planned Parenthood and 10 People You Meet at Christ’s Passion AND at Planned Parenthood.
Today, we introduce you to 10 People You Meet in Acts of the Apostles AND at Planned Parenthood:
Matthias
Peter
Annas and Caiaphas
Parthians, Medes, Elamites, Mesopotamians, Judeans, Cappadocians, residents of Pontus and Asia, Phrygians, Pamphilians, Egyptians, Libyans, Cyrenians, Romans, Cretans, and Arabians
The Athenians
Mark
Demetrius the Silversmith
Barnabas
The Sadducees
Paul
Holy Week is the pivot of all of human history. The “week that changed the world” reconciled man to God, atoned for our sins, and opened the doors to everlasting life.
Holy Week should also serve as the pivot of our entire year. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we share tips for observing Holy Week in a way that will turbocharge your faith life for the year ahead.
A majority of pro-life Americans are women, but new survey data from Gallup shows that men are catching up. Nearly half of men now identify as pro-life. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we break down the encouraging trend of men waking up to the reality of abortion and the harm it causes women, babies…and themselves.
More than 25,000 babies have been saved at a 40 Days for Life vigil since 2007 that we know of.
Every time a life is saved, the pain and destruction of abortion are averted, and limitless potential is unleashed. But what about when we don't save any babies? Are our efforts still worth it?
Of course--and we'll share five things to remember when you don't save any babies on this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast.
In late 2011, Donald Trump said he wouldn’t rule out running as an independent candidate for president because we must “Make America Great Again.”
Five years later, Trump would ride the phrase all the way to the White House—a feat he repeated again last year.
Can pro-lifers use the magic of MAGA messaging to win hearts and minds on abortion? Yes! And we’ll share how on this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast.
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Have you ever had an abortion supporter--or maybe even a pro-lifer--tell you that praying on the sidewalk for an end to abortion is anti-biblical?
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we explore the various scripture verses used to “prove” that 40 Days for Life is prohibited by the Bible!
Recently, the New York Times published results of an investigation revealing that America’s leading abortion provider is in crisis. Interviews with more than 50 current and former Planned Parenthood executives, consultants, and medical staff members show a startling pattern of botched abortions, disillusioned staffers, and financial devastation.
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we reveal the exposé’s most shocking revelations--and our theory for WHY the New York Times has turned on Planned Parenthood.
Everybody knows Lent is a great time to pray more. But that’s easier said than done. Knowing that we should step up our prayer life isn’t the same as knowing how to step up our prayer life. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we give you practical ideas for growing your relationship with the Lord this Lent.
On last week’s episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we broke down 10 pop culture phenomena that ruined the world. But things are looking up. Wokeness is on life support, and there’s evidence that the chaos of the last decade is giving way to a return to sanity. On this podcast, we look at 10 encouraging pop-culture trends that show America is back!
Television, music, and movies can tell you a lot about a society…and pop culture hasn’t exactly put our society’s best foot forward. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we reveal 10 pop culture phenomena that ruined the world.
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Abortion advocates have a hard job trying to make the slaughter of children palatable to the public. So they share heartbreaking stories of mothers facing difficult pregnancies—rape, incest, and maternal health challenges—and then assert that abortion is the only solution.
If you suggest killing a child isn’t necessary, abortion supporters try to shame you into silence by accusing you of siding with rapists or even wanting women to die.
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we share What to Say When abortion supporters bring up the hardest of the hard cases.
Do animals possess the same dignity as people? From doggy strollers to laws establishing legal rights for rivers, there's a growing push to elevate the status of animals and nature...
...and to undermine the unique dignity of human beings.
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we explore how putting nature on a pedestal is dangerous for children--and for the looming underpopulation crisis.
Planned Parenthood touts itself as a health care provider. But the legitimate services the abortion chain provides are either overstated or can be obtained elsewhere. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we break down why defunding America's leading abortion provider would not negatively impact women--and would instead improve America's quality of health care.
Roe v. Wade subjected America to nearly five decades of abortion on demand in all 50 states. Two and a half years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned it and restored Americans’ right to protect the least of our brothers and sisters, it’s clearer than ever that Roe was destined for the scrapyard.
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a look at the contradictions, lies, and miscalculations that doomed Roe from the start.
Abortion weighs heavily on the hearts of pro-lifers who witness women walking into abortion facilities despite their efforts to offer life-affirming alternatives. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we discuss the emotional toll we face as pro-life advocates and ways to combat the emotional fatigue we feel.
Human trafficking is modern-day slavery--and the fastest growing form of organized crime.
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we look at the harrowing statistics, how the human trafficking industry and abortion industry are deeply intertwined, the impact of human trafficking rescue efforts, and what you can do to prevent human trafficking (and by extension some abortions) in your neighborhood.
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It's important for pro-lifers to remind young women who find themselves facing unplanned pregnancies that their dreams, careers, and goals are still attainable. But we should also be clear that "just" being a mom isn't settling. It's the greatest achievement of all.
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we dive into why all mothers should be encouraged and congratulated--regardless of whether they win a Nobel Prize or become a CEO.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. As we prepare to break for the celebration of our Lord’s birth, we dive into seven of the most beloved Christmas carols…and why they mean a little more to pro-lifers!
Abortion pills now account for a majority of all abortions in the United States. But even many pro-lifers don’t know how they work, why they’re so dangerous, or where they’re legal in the post-Roe world. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we break down what every pro-lifer needs to know about abortion pills in 2025.
Voters in a number of conservative states have enshrined a right to abortion in their state constitutions. How could this happen?
A recent piece in Reason magazine makes a compelling case that the overturning of Roe v. Wade was an inflection point in which pro-lifers suddenly and decisively turned against their pro-life convictions.
Is that true? It's complicated. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a close look at the pro-lifers who aren't actually pro-life.
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This Thanksgiving, we're grateful for the 25,000th baby saved from abortion at a 40 Days for Life vigil (that we know of!), 10 abortion facilities closed this year, and big wins for abortion-vulnerable moms in this month's elections.
On our annual Thanksgiving episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we celebrate an exciting lineup of prayers answered this year.
The 2024 election is finally over. While it wasn't a clean sweep for pro-lifers, there were many victories pro-lifers can build upon to save lives from abortion.
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we break down the election results--the good, the bad, and the ugly--and what they mean for the abortion landscape in 2025 and beyond.