Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court dealt abortion-vulnerable moms and babies their biggest judicial defeat in nearly three decades by striking down common-sense abortion regulations in Louisiana.
Chief Justice John Roberts cast the deciding vote. Roberts admitted that he disagrees with the ruling...but sided with it anyway in order to go along with the Court's historical precedent. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we'll discuss Roberts' betrayal, what it means for the pro-life landscape going forward, and where pro-lifers go from here.
Last week, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on sex discrimination...
...but what was it? And what does it mean for pro-life Christians?
On this week's episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Matt Britton, and Steve Karlen break down the Court's Bostock v. Clayton County decision, which made LGBT individuals eligible for employment discrimination protection. We'll discuss:
- What the Bostock decision did and didn't do
- How the surprising decision relates to abortion
- Whether pro-lifers should be concerned about Justice Gorsuch siding with the Court's so-called "liberal" bloc
People often ask, "How many 40 Days for Life campaigns does it take to close an abortion facility?"
There's no easy answer to that question. Prayer is an important factor in closing abortion centers--but it's usually not the one one. On this week's episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we look at why abortion facilities close after 40 Days for Life campaigns:
- Public vigils put pressure on property owners who lease to or give space to abortionists
- Prayer can help amplify the impact of pro-life legislation, making it difficult for abortion facilities to stay open
- By bumping the no-show rate for abortion appointments up to as high as 75 percent, 40 Days for Life vigils decrease abortion center clients
- Peaceful vigils magnify the impact of government defunding
- Abortion facilities in oversaturated markets are particularly vulnerable
- Public witness helps uncover abortion industry legal violations
- It's hard to find staffers to work at a facility where pro-lifers pray all day, every day.
Listen in, and then submit your application to lead a 40 Days for Life vigil where you live at 40daysforlife.com/apply
It's been five years since David Daleiden released a series of shocking videos showing Planned Parenthood executives haggling with undercover investigators over prices of body parts harvested from aborted babies.
Planned Parenthood and its friends in the mainstream media labeled those videos "fake" and said they've been debunked. But recently, Daleiden released videos showing Planned Parenthood executives making shocking admissions under oath. On this week's episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Sue Thayer, and Steve Karlen discuss these important updates--and how you can use them to expose Planned Parenthood.
From 18-year-old high school students to 90-year-old senior citizens, people from all walks of life have mobilized their communities to pray for an end to abortion. So make a leap of faith and apply to host a 40 Days for Life vigil this September 23 - November 1 at 40daysforlife.com/apply.
But not everybody should lead. This week, we count down 5 reasons NOT to lead this fall.
We'll also discuss 5 obstacles you CAN overcome.
Recently on The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Sue Thayer, and Steve Karlen examined five arguments you should avoid making in defense of life.
On this week's episode, we tackle five essential arguments you NEED to make when defending unborn children:
- Quality doesn't depend on circumstances--pro-life is pro-equality
- Abortion stops a beating heart
- Abortion is brutal, ugly, and only successful when a child dies
- Unborn children deserve bodily autonomy too
- Women deserve better
Tune in to learn the best points to make when abortion comes up in everyday conversation!
Parents have never had more challenges raising pro-life kids.
From the entertainment industry to Planned Parenthood's infiltration of education to social media, it's tough!
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney and Steve Karlen talk with Ryan and Bethany Bomberger of the Radiance Foundation about:
- Bethany's new book: Pro-Life Kids
- Abortion and race
- How family life provides the best antidote to the culture of death
There are a lot of good arguments you can use when debating abortion...
...but on this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Sue Thayer, and Steve Karlen examine five arguments you should avoid making in defense of life:
- "We believe life begins at conception."
- "The baby could become the next..."
- "Rape accounts for only 1% of abortions."
- "If a woman doesn't want a baby, she should practice safe sex."
- "Late-term abortions are worse than first-trimester abortions."
These arguments--though frequently used--can do more harm than good. Tune in to learn the arguments you should be making!
Contraception is everywhere...but is it a blessing or a curse?
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Robert Colquhoun, and Steve Karlen discuss:
- how contraception can actually cause abortions
- why a contraceptive mentality increases the number of abortions
- the devastating impact contraception has had on relationships, family and society
Tune in for a pro-life take on a very controversial topic!
Abby Johnson will join us Wednesday, April 29 at 9 pm Eastern for an Unplanned Watch Party.
Register for this exclusive online event at 40daysforlife.com/unplanned. You can also email your question for me and Abby to answer to media@40daysforlife.com.
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Sue Thayer, and Steve Karlen preview the event by discussing:
- the inside story behind one of the film's most talked about scenes
- why Unplanned remains a force to be reckoned with more than a year after its release
- the latest development at the Planned Parenthood building Abby used to manage
Tune in--and don't forget to register for the Unplanned Watch Party at 40daysforlife.com/unplanned
The recently completed 40 Days for Life campaign was the most challenging one yet!
It wasn't just the Covid-19 pandemic. Violent persecution and hit pieces from abortion-friendly mainstream media outlets also threw a monkey wrench into the largest campaign ever. 40 Days for Life leaders overcame all the obstacles, saving lives and converting abortion workers.
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Robert Colquhoun, and Steve Karlen check in:
- to see how 40 Days for Life volunteers in Manhattan--the epicenter of both the abortion and Coronavirus crises--made adjustments and continued to save lives amidst the pandemic
- with a report on a 16-year-old mother who chose life thanks to vigil participants nine years ago...a decision that motivated her to become a labor-and-delivery nurse
- an ant attack in Australia
Tune in--and don't forget to register for the Perseverance video webcast at 40daysforlife.com/perseverance.
Happy Easter!
Sometimes, the abortion lobby just can't help itself. In spite of Planned Parenthood's best efforts to normalize abortion, the industry continues to inflict damage upon itself with embarrassing public relations failures.
On this week's episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Robert Colquhoun, and Steve Karlen count down the abortion industry's top 5 greatest PR catastrophes:
- When abortion workers go rogue--and spill their employer's secrets
- A remarkable inability to retain financial donors
- Awkward messaging that just doesn't resonate with normal people
- Undercover investigations revealing the abortion industry's true colors
- One million 40 Days for Life volunteers praying in front of abortion facilities--and abortion supporters' ill-fated attempts to oppose them
Tune in for this Easter edition of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, and you'll also find out about Shawn, Robert, and Steve's highly questionable quarantine haircuts.
With a devastating pandemic sweeping the globe, Holy Week couldn't come at a better time.
"The week that changed the world" reminds us that--whether we're struggling with a virus, a struggling economy, or abortion--the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ provides a light at the end of every tunnel.
Tune in as Shawn Carney, Robert Colquhoun, and Steve Karlen discuss the hope amidst struggle and look forward to the joy of Easter Sunday.
As the world remains in lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Planned Parenthood continues to perform abortions--in many cases even when they've been prohibited by law as non-essential, elective procedures! These abortions use medical equipment, facilities, personnel, and supplies to end lives even as they are in short supply to save lives from COVID-19.
The abortion industry is even trying to use the global health crisis to expand webcam abortions!
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Matt Britton, and Sue Thayer discuss what you can do to save lives from abortion during this unprecedented time.
- PRAY!
- Call your governor to insist that as an elective procedure, abortion be prohibited.
- If your state has prohibited abortion during the pandemic, report violations to law enforcement.
- Think about ways you can serve all those who are vulnerable at this time--including the elderly and other at-risk members of your community.
- Obey any social distancing orders in your state.
The deadly Coronavirus has shuttered the world. But Planned Parenthood continues performing abortions.
That means that medical personnel, supplies, equipment, and facilities that could be used to address the surge of COVID-19 victims are instead being used to perform elective abortions.
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we discuss how Planned Parenthood's allies see every problem--pandemics, hurricanes, economic downturns, earthquakes, and other disasters--as an opportunity to peddle abortion.
Human beings have come made a lot of advances in science and technology...
...but we still haven't been able to devise a new way to sin. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Robert, Colquhoun, and Steve Karlen discuss how abortion is closely tied to each of the 7 deadly sins:
- Lust
- Pride
- Envy
- Wrath
- Gluttony
- Greed
- Sloth
All of these sins (even gluttony!) manifest themselves through abortion--the greatest human rights atrocity in history. Tune in to learn how!
Pamela Delgado was riding the bus in Bogota, Colombia when her heart was broken by an advertisement for abortion.
While abortion is technically unconstitutional in Colombia, broadly interpreted exceptions to the prohibition mean that abortion is effectively legal in the country.
It's also widespread. One neighborhood has dozens of abortion facilities!
But Pamela let her broken heart move her to pray and to take action. Since starting the first 40 Days for Life campaign in Colombia, Pamela has spread the vigil to 43 cities across the country.
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney and Robert Colquhoun talk with Pamela about how:
- U.S. abortion policy impacts abortion-vulnerable moms and babies in her country
- Pamela lost two thirds of her team who felt 40 Days for Life was too hard...but how persistence led to her campaign not only thriving, but also becoming a national force
- Clergy in Bogota doubted that 40 Days for Life could work there...but it did, saving more than 400 lives from abortion!
Pamela's story proves that with God all things are possible, even--and especially--when the odds are stacked against us.
Lt. Col. John Yuill's B-52 was shot down over Vietnam just before Christmas of 1972.
By the time he returned home, the United States Supreme Court had legalized abortion in all 50 states. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney and Steve Karlen talk with Lt. Col. Yuill about why--even after spending time in a prisoner of war camp--he's a single-issue pro-life voter.
We also discuss:
- the Bronze Star winner's heroic service overseas
- why abortion is a slap in the face to all who have fought for freedom
- who Col. Yuill thinks the real heroes are
Tune in for an unforgettable episode!
Safe spaces. Trigger warnings. Mandatory sensitivity training.
Where's the courage?
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Robert Colquhoun, and Steve Karlen exhort you to get ready for the Lenten 40 Days for Life campaign by not being a wimp!
Of course 40 Days for Life participants and podcast listeners aren't wimps. But this is the episode for you if you need a reminder of:
- the importance of putting prayer before action in the spiritual battle to end abortion
- why 2020 is NOT the year to sit on the sideline
- the women and babies counting on you to be courageous as fear drives them to an abortion facility
The stakes are high, but be not afraid. God is with you!
Everybody knows that fasting is no fun. In a society where all of our needs and most of our wants are easily available, it takes real willpower to deny ourselves.
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Steve Karlen, and Sue Thayer share 5 tips for keeping your fast (even when it's really hard).
- Be realistic going into your fast.
- Wait it out.
- Remember why you're fasting.
- Don't just use your period of fasting as a countdown to a food binge.
- If you fail, recommit yourself.
Fasting is a lost art...but it offers the power to push aside distractions and enter into a deeper prayer life.
Abortion advocates are pushing late-term abortion across the United States...
...but they don't like to talk about what abortion really is. Julie Wilkinson has been in the business, and she does talk about it.
Julie worked as a nurse under notorious third-trimester abortion provider, Dr. Warren Hern. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney and Sue Thayer talk with her about:
- who Warren Hern is--and why he's different from other abortion providers
- Julie's realization that her line of work was not normal and not ok--and the job she took after leaving the abortion industry
- the shocking reason a couple aborted healthy second-trimester twins
Late-term abortion is an ugly business. But it's one we need to talk about to make sure 2020 does not once again become a "Year of Infanticide." Listen in to find out what you need to know about late-term abortion.
Planned Parenthood lost 400,000 donors last year.
Not $400,000--400,000 individual donors for a drop in nearly $40 million over a single year.
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Steve Karlen and Sue Thayer count down the top five reasons why Planned Parenthood's donor base is drying up:
5. The abortion giant's brand is marred by scandal, abuse, and fraud.
4. In sexualizing children, Planned Parenthood's views are extreme--even for abortion supporters.
3. Planned Parenthood's executive leadership is quitting or being fired.
2. Fallout from the 2015 body part trafficking scandal continues to hurt Planned Parenthood nearly five years later.
1. America's leader abortion provider's push for late-term abortion and infanticide puts it out of touch with even abortion supporters.
Listen in and find out more about why even abortion supporters quit writing checks to Planned Parenthood in 2019.
Tens of thousands of pro-lifers marched through downtown San Francisco in defense of abortion-vulnerable moms and babies--even in a city known for hostility to pro-lifers.
We recorded this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast from the Walk for Life West Coast. We chat with:
- JC Carpenter, a three-times post-abortive mom who overcame homelessness and substance abuse to become one of the most-effective 40 Days for Life sidewalk counselors in the world.
- John Mark Porter, the winner of the 2020 4040 Scholarship. John Mark discusses why he decided to overcome his fears to take a bold pro-life stand at the University of South Carolina.
Listen in for these interviews--and more--on The 40 Days for Life Podcast.
On Wednesday, January 22 EWTN will air a documentary on lives saved and hearts touched by YOUR prayer, fasting, and peaceful pro-life vigil.
Life Journey with Shawn Carney debuts at 10 pm Eastern, EWTN will show Life Journey--the new engaging documentary featuring conversations on abortion with those actually impacted by the procedure. The show will re-air at 3:30 am and 10 am Eastern. Have a box of tissue's on hand
On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Robert, Colquhoun, and Steve Karlen go behind the scenes of the documentary to discuss:
- his powerful encounters with a former abortion worker, a post-abortive businesswoman, and an immigrant who chose live after being pressured to have an abortion
- what he learned--and what viewers will take away--from Shawn's Life Journey
- some good-natured teasing of Robert about the English Royal Family
Planned Parenthood has released its 2019-2020 annual report...and the news isn't good.
Abortions and taxpayer funding are both up. Fortunately, there is some good news too. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we discuss 8 surprising revelations from the document:
- Planned Parenthood is performing more abortions than ever before.
- America's leading abortion provider set a new record for taxpaying funding--more than $600 million on the fiscal year!
- PP's donor base collapsed in 2019.
- Planned Parenthood claims adoption referrals are up...but there's more to the story.
- Client numbers are declining.
- PP still does not provide mammograms, prenatal care, and other basic health services.
- Taxpayer-funded Planned Parenthood is investing heavily in influencing public policy.
- Planned Parenthood is teaching sex education to pre-schoolers!
Learn about the shocking report--and find out what you can do to stop Planned Parenthood's abortion empire where you live.