Shows
Being Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Keeping Kids Safe Online Part 1Bob talks with Rod Dunlap, Coordinator for the Anti-Pornography Initiative for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, about keeping your kids safe online and with other forms of media. Support the show2021-08-1027 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Addiction Pt 5: A Catholic Recovery ProcessBob talks with Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic in Recovery, about tying in the traditional 12-step recovery process with a relationship with Jesus Christ and the Sacraments of the Catholic Church. Support the show2021-08-0328 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Addiction Pt 4: Human Trafficking and Drug AbuseBob talks with Tonya Folks, Human Trafficking Liaison for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office about the connection between drug abuse and sex trafficking, and how to help someone you know who is addicted.Support the show2021-07-2732 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Addiction Pt 3: Abortion Trauma and Substance AbuseBob talks with Bettina di Fiore on the connection between post-abortion trauma and substance abuse.Support the show2021-07-2023 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Addiction Pt 2: Legislative SolutionsBob talks with Ohio Rep. Phil Plummer on legislative solutions being proposed in Ohio to help solve the drug problem in our communities today. Support the show2021-07-1324 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Addiction Pt 1: Addiction PreventionBob talks with Amanda Conn Starner, Senior Director of PreventionFIRST! in Cincinnati, OH. They discuss how kids can get addicted to substances in the first place, and what we can do to help prevent a lifetime of addiction. Support the show2021-07-0630 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Get Involved Pt 4: Fighting Abortion Across the GlobeBob talks with John Ensor, President Passion Life Ministries, on how he got involved with helping women in crisis pregnancies in China, Cuba and other countries across the globe.Support the show2021-06-2932 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Get Involved Pt 3: National LevelBob talks with Tom McClusky, President of March for Life Action, about threats to the Hyde Amendment and other pro-life protections happening on the national level today.Support the show2021-06-2228 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Get Involved Pt 2: OhioBob talks with Ohio Sen. Stephen Huffman about recent pro-life legislation in Ohio, from abortion to end-of-life protection to abolishing of the death penalty.Support the show2021-06-1523 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Get Involved Pt 1: Cinci and Dayton Right to LifeBob talks with Margie Christie of Dayton Right to Life and Meg DeBlase of Cincinnati Right to Life about what they do to help the Pro-Life cause, and how you can get involved.Support the show2021-06-0834 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Adoption Pt 5: Billy and MauraBob talks with Billy and Maura, who share the grace-filled stories of the adoption of their two children. Support the show2021-06-0135 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Adoption Pt 4: Mike and CaitlynBob talks with Mike and Caitlyn Bennett, who share the story of their partially open adoptions of two children. Support the show2021-05-2531 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Adoption Pt 3: An Adopted Child's StoryBob talks with Elaine, who was adopted as an infant, on the story of growing up in a loving adoptive family and later reuniting with her birth mother.Support the show2021-05-1830 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Adoption Pt 2: A Birthmother's StoryBob talks with Monica, a birthmother, on the story of placing her daughter in an adoptive home and later reuniting with her daughter as an adult.Support the show2021-05-1127 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Adoption Pt 1: How Does Adoption Work?Bob talks with Sheryl Linne of Adoption Professionals, on how the infant adoption process works, especially in the state of Ohio.Support the show2021-05-0436 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Bereavement: Accepting a Terminal DiagnosisBob talks with Msgr. Paul Koetter, a priest of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, on his unexpected diagnosis with ALS, and how he continues to serve the Lord and His people while journeying with this fatal disease.Support the show2021-04-2721 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Bereavement: Losing a SpouseBob talks with Sheila Munafo-Kanoza about losing her husband, Vince, to brain cancer at a young age, and how she founded Companions on a Journey to help others deal with grief and loss. Support the show2021-04-2040 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Bereavement: Losing a Teenage ChildBob talks with Joan Stoltz, who lost her 16 year-old daughter, Victoria, after a 15 month battle with brain cancer. Throughout her illness, Victoria continued to focus on helping the poor and those in need, which led to the founding of Victoria's House of Hope.Support the show2021-04-1331 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Bereavement: Losing an InfantBob talks with Maria Lees Dunlap, founder of ReViv Family Support Foundation, about the loss of her infant daughter, and how anyone can help support those who are grieving a serious illness or death of a child.Support the show2021-04-0633 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: COVID's Impact on Children's Mental HealthBob talks with Anne Marie Kahwaty-Bogan, MSW, LISW-S, CCTP about the effect of COVD-19 on children's mental health, what to look for, and how we can better care for families during this pandemic.Support the show2021-03-3017 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: COVID and the Homebound ElderlyBob talks with Charlene Rack, an elderly homebound caregiver, about the great need for more caregivers, how important the ministry is, especially during this time of pandemic. Support the show2021-03-2321 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: St. Joseph and the Pro Life MovementBob talks with Fr. Angelo Anthony, a priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, about how St. Joseph is a model for all Catholics who work to preserve life in today's world. Support the show2021-03-1930 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: COVID and Mental Health in Nursing HomesBob talks with Angie Homoelle of Catholic Charities of SW Ohio about the effect of COVID19 on our elderly in long-term care facilities. Not only are outside family members being restricted from visiting, but many in-facility programs like game nights or communal meals are restricted as well. Support the show2021-03-1619 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: COVID's Impact on Mental Health ServicesBob talks with Samantha Taylor of Catholic Social Services of Southwest Ohio on how COVID has impacted the population's mental health, and the availability of mental health services.Support the show2021-03-0916 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: The Ethics of Current COVID VaccinesBob talks with Dr. Ann Moelle, who conducts research for the current vaccines, on the ethics of the current vaccines, their connection with abortion, and the serious of the pandemic vs. taking them.Support the show2021-03-0529 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: The Role of Men in the Pro Life MovementBob talks with Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer about the male role in the pro-life movement, especially how important it is to be role models as husbands and fathers to change the culture to one that upholds the value of all life.Support the show2021-03-0222 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Jason Evert on Chastity and Authentic LoveBob talks with author and international speaker Jason Evert on the value of the message of chastity to the pro-life movement, and how we can all help spread that message to create a culture of authentic love and truly supports life.Support the show2021-02-2325 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Supporting Healthy MarriagesBob talks with Greg Schutte of Marriage Works! Ohio, about the group classes, mentoring and therapy they offer to help people who are dating, engaged or married, improve their relationships to support strong marriages and families.Support the show2021-02-2332 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Life in Art Pt 3: Our Lady of GuadalupeBob talks with Fr. Ethan Moore about why the miraculous story of the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the inexplicable details in the image, and why it is an icon of the pro-life movement today.Support the show2021-02-1627 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Life in Art Pt 2: Sacred Art in a Pro-Life HomeBob talks with Katie Sciba, award-winning columnist and mother of 6, about how sacred heart in the home can help raise Catholic and pro-life kids.Support the show2021-02-0934 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Life in Art Pt 1: The Power of an Ultrasound ImageBob talks with Lee Carter, an ultrasound technician at a pregnancy care center, about the effectiveness of seeing an ultrasound image on helping a mother choose life for her unborn child.Support the show2021-02-0228 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Students for Life Pt 5: Lehman High SchoolBob talks with Max Schmiesing and Carrianne Rindler from the Lehman High School Pro Life Guards about the activities the students engage in, and their experience with the March for Life in Washington, DC.Support the show2021-01-2613 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Students for Life Pt 4: Carroll High SchoolBob talks with Tony Gabriele of the Carroll High School Life Club in Dayton, OH, about the activities the students engage in, and their experience with the March for Life in Washington, DC.Support the show2021-01-1914 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Students for Life Pt 2: Mount Notre DameBob talks with Rose vonErden, President of the Respect for Life club at Mount Notre Dame High School in Cincinnati, about how she took the club from 5 members to 50 in three years, and about her experience with the March for Life in Washington, DC.Support the show2021-01-1221 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Students for Life Pt 3: Seton High SchoolBob talks with Emily and Leah, board members of the Saints for Life club at Seton High School in Cincinnati, about the activities the students engage in across the life spectrum, and their experience with the March for Life in Washington, DC.Support the show2021-01-1216 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Students for Life Pt 1: Students for Life of AmericaBob talks with Jordan Moorman, Ohio/Kentucky Regional Coordinator for Students for Life of America about the work they do to recruit, train, and mobilize the pro-life generation to abolish abortion. Jordan talks about some of the activities happening across schools and universities in Ohio, as well as what one can do instead of going to Washington, DC for the March for Life.Support the show2021-01-0516 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Helping Moms in Need Pt 5: Family and Youth InitiativesBob talks with Nikki Stefanow of Family and Youth Initiatives about their work helping Moms in their community, as well as helping young people make better choices in life. We also talk with Kamiya Roberts, client, about how FYI helped her and her daughter.Support the show2020-12-2924 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Helping Moms in Need Pt 4: Walking With Moms in NeedBob talks with Kat Talalas from the Pro-life Secretariat for the US Conference of Catholic Bishops about the initiative Walking With Moms in Need: A Year of Service, and how you can start this in your own parish.Support the show2020-12-2328 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Helping Moms in Need Pt 3: Pregnancy Center EastBob talks with Laura Curran of Pregnancy Center East in Cincinnati, and a client Nyasia who went through a crisis pregnancy with triplets, of how pregnancy care centers help women before, during and long after pregnancy.Support the show2020-12-1618 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Helping Moms in Need Pt 2: Mater FiliusBob talks with Betsy Jacquez of Mater Filius, about this new ministry in Cincinnati to help women in crisis pregnancies who need also need a home. We also talk with Marissa, a past client from a Mater Filius house in Nebraska, about how the ministry helped her during her crisis pregnancy, and still continues to help her and her daughter, Monica. Support the show2020-12-0833 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Helping Moms in Need Pt 1: Brigids PathBob talks with Jill Kingston, Director of Brigid's Path, a live-in home for infants born exposed to addictive substances, making them as comfortable as possible while experiencing withdrawal. He also talks with Holly, a Mom whose baby was cared for at Brigid's Path while she went through drug treatment herself. Here their stories and learn how you can support this ministry. Support the show2020-12-0130 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: The New Office for Persons With DisabilitiesBob talks with Noelle Collis-DeVito, Associate Director of the new Office for Persons with Disabilities for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati about the ministries happening to work with those with disabilities and how you can get involved and help grow this new but much needed ministry.Support the show2020-11-2430 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Heavens Gain: Ministry for Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage and StillbirthBob talks with Donna Murphy about Heaven's Gain, a ministry for women and families who have lost a child to miscarriage or still birth. Nick and Christine also share the story of Hope, a child they lost, and how much help Heaven's Gain was to them during their unexpected pregnancy loss.Support the show2020-11-1732 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Jaymin Has Been Adopted!Bob talks with Jaymin, a kid interviewed in November 2019 looking for someone to adopt him. He tells the story of what happened in the past year, and how much of a difference someone can make in the life of a young person who just needs a home. Support the show2020-11-1019 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Transgender Part 5: Lynn MeagherBob talks with Lynn Meagher about her relationship with 2 transgendered young adult children whom she deeply loves and is willing to have a relationship with, but the attitude of the movement does not allow her to have a relationship with them if she does not wholeheartedly agree. She also gives advice to other parents on how to care for a minor child who expresses desire to live as the opposite gender. Support the show2020-11-0334 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Transgender Part 4: Dr. Jennifer Roback MorseBob talks with Dr. Jennifer Roback-Morse about the transgender movement, the dangers of taking a child to a "gender clinic", the money that drug companies can make with transgender medical treatment, and the importance of getting your child counseling help if he or she expresses gender dysphoria. Support the show2020-10-2731 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Transgender Part 3: Walt HeyerBob talks with Walt Heyer about his experience as a transgendered woman, how his childhood experiences led to his desire to become a woman, and his journey of healing back to realizing he was always a man. He argues why the best way to treat someone with gender issues is through psychological, not biological, intervention.Support the show2020-10-2034 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Transgender Part 2: Erin BrewerBob talks with Erin Brewer who identifies as a former trans kid, about her experience of why she felt she was a boy, and how not being affirmed in that at an early age helped her. They also discuss problems with legal bans on psychological help for kids who identify as transgendered. Support the show2020-10-1342 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Transgender Part 1: Fr. Tad PacholczykBob talks with Fr. Tad Pacholczyk from the National Catholic Bioethics Center about gender dysphoria, inherent problems with recent medical pushes for biological rather than psychological intervention to help, and Catholic teaching on the value of gender. Support the show2020-10-0635 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Bioethics Part 4: Medical Ethics and the Terri Schiavo CaseBob talks with Bobby Schindler, brother of Terri Schiavo, who was killed through the removal of her feeding tube in 2005 after sustaining a brain injury when she was not dying. They discuss Terri's tragic case, and Catholic teaching on ordinary and extraordinary care for the disabled and for those in the dying process. Support the show2020-09-2923 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Bioethics Part 3: Ethical and Unethical Treatment for InfertilityBob talks with Dr. Paul Day about the problems with in-vitro fertilization (IVF), surrogacy and other popular methods for helping couples trying to achieve pregnancy, and how NaPro Technology can work with fertility to naturally help couples conceive a child.Support the show2020-09-2228 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Bioethics Part 2: Artificial Birth ControlBob talks with Dr. DiAnn Ecret of the National Catholic Bioethics Center about the detrimental effects of artificial birth control on the health of women and their relationships with their spouses. They also discuss the beauty of Natural Family Planning in effectively planning children, without any side effects. Support the show2020-09-1540 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Bioethics Part 1: Vaccines and Ethical ResearchBob talks with Dr. Ted Furton of the National Catholic Bioethics Center about Catholic ethics in medical research, especially vaccines, touching on what is going on with ethical research for a vaccine for COVID19. They also discuss stem cell research and the sale of aborted fetal tissue. Support the show2020-09-0830 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: I Vote CatholicBob talks with Andrew Musgrave, Director of the Social Action Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, about their I Vote Catholic initiative to help educate Catholics on the fullness of Catholic Social Teaching, including Human Life and Dignity, so as to vote in accordance with a fully formed conscience.Support the show2020-09-0126 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Serving Our VeteransBob talks with Ohio State Representative Rick Perales about legislation recently passed that help our military, veterans and their families, and how anyone can get involved in their local center. Support the show2020-08-2521 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Labor Trafficking Part 4: Christie BackBob talks with Christie Back, an attorney in immigration law in Ohio, about the laws on human trafficking, why it is difficult to prosecute, and how anyone can get involved. Support the show2020-07-2121 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Labor Trafficking Part 3: Samantha SearlsBob talks with Samantha Searls of the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center, about what labor trafficking is, specific stories of how it happens locally, and how anyone can get involved. Support the show2020-07-1423 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Labor Trafficking Part 2: Harold D'SouzaBob talks with Harold D'Souza about his personal experience as a victim of human trafficking in Cincinnati, OH.Support the show2020-07-0724 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Labor Trafficking Part 1: Tonya FolksBob talks with Tonya Folks, Human Trafficking Liaison for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office about how trafficking happens in the United States, how to recognize it, and how to report it.Support the show2020-06-3033 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Prison Ministry Part 5: Wilson WIllardBob talks with Wilson Willard, Executive Director of the Help Program Cincinnati, talks about the challenges of finding employment after being released from prison, and how his program helps make it possible to give people a chance to make an honest and living wage. Support the show2020-06-2330 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Prison Ministry Part 4: Lyle MayBob talks with Lyle May, an inmate on death row for over 20 years, about the dignity of the person in prison. Lyle talks about his life, mistakes and the mentors he has met among his fellow inmates. Support the show2020-06-1616 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Prison Ministry Part 3: Tessie CastilloBob talks with Tessie Castillo, author of Crimson Letters, about the inequality of the judicial system in capital cases in the United States, and of the humanity of prisoners on death row.Support the show2020-06-0923 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Prison Ministry Part 2: Steve BrinkmoellerBob talks with Steve Brinkmoeller about his life of drug addiction, that led him to his conversion experience in prison.Support the show2020-06-0227 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Prison Ministry Part 1: Marty ArlinghausBob talks with Marty Arlinghaus, Director of Prison Ministry for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, about the value of human life in prison, and what it is like to minister to those in prison. Support the show2020-05-2628 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Universal Design Part 4: Taylor HyattBob talks with Taylor Hyatt, a disabilities rights activist in Ontario, Canada, about Catholic parishes being more welcoming to those with disabilities, especially those with mobility limitations. Support the show2020-05-1923 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Universal Design Part 3: Fr. Matthew Schneider, LCBob talks with Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC, a priest working in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia known as the Autistic Priest. They discuss autism, sensory issues, and how parishes can be more accommodating to those with sensory and developmental issues at Mass and in religious education. Support the show2020-05-1221 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Universal Design Part 2: Cindi SwansonBob talks with Cindi Swanson, a mother of a son with Downs Syndrome, anda woman who lost her site at age 41. She has served on Council for Intellectual Disabilities for the NCPD. They talk about how to help people with disabilities feel included in parish life, both in religious education and other aspect of parish life, recognizing the gifts everyone has to offer. Support the show2020-05-0529 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Universal Design Part 1: Anne MastersBob talks with Anne Masters, Director of Pastoral Ministry for Persons with Disabilities for the Archdiocese of Newark, about going beyond making physical buildings accessible to those with disabilities, and moving toward belonging and recognizing the gifts everyone has to offer. Support the show2020-04-2832 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: International Part 7: CanadaBob talks with Taylor Hyatt, Board Member on the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition in Canada, about pro-life issues in Canada. They talk about abortion, assisted suicide and euthanasia, rights of disabled persons and religious freedom.Support the show2020-04-2136 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Rationing Care During COVID19 PandemicBob talks with Dr. Ken Craycraft, professor of moral theology at Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Cincinnati, about rationing care during a time of pandemic. If there are more patients than there are respirators or critical care beds, what are the Catholic principals to decide who gets the critical resources and who doesn't?Support the show2020-04-1929 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: International Part 6: Nordic CountriesBob talks with Benedicta Lindberg, Secretary General for Respect in Sweden, about pro-life issues in Sweden and the Nordic countries. They talk about abortion, government-controlled religious education, conscience protection and the rights of those with disabilities.Support the show2020-04-1429 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: International Part 5: AsiaBob talks with Joe Woodard, a U.S. Citizen who works for respect life issues in Hong Kong. They discuss issues of population control, forced abortion, religious freedom, and other issues in Asia, mostly in China. Support the show2020-04-0735 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: International Part 4: AustraliaBob talks with Monica Doumit, from the Archdiocese of Sydney, Australia about the Respect Life movement in Australia. They talk about abortion, assisted suicide, surrogacy and religious freedom issues.Support the show2020-03-3134 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Helping the Vulnerable During the Corona Virus PandemicBob talks with Sarah Seligmann of Catholic Social Action, Mike Lehner of Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley and Melissa Meyer of CAIN about how we can continue to keep ourselves safe and healthy while helping the most vulnerable during this COVID-19 pandemic. Support the show2020-03-2419 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Archbishop Schnurr on the Corona VirusBob talks with Archbishop Dennis Schnurr of the Cincinnati Archdiocese on the Ohio Bishops' decision to suspend public celebration of Masses in the state of Ohio. They talk about other ways people can continue to remain connected to their parishes and their faith during this trying time. Support the show2020-03-2013 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: International Part 3: IrelandBob talks with Lisa O'Hare of Human Life International about the removal of protection for unborn life in that country, and its implications for abortion and other issues.Support the show2020-03-1729 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: International Part 2: Latin AmericaBob talks with Nancy Tosi, Advisor for Latin America at Human Life International. They discuss the issues of abortion, euthanasia and the importance of Catholic education in Latin America.Support the show2020-03-1022 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: International Part 1: AfricaBob talks with George Wirnkar, National Director of French-speaking Africa for Human Life International. They discuss issues of birth control, abortion, same-sex marriage and the effect of Catholic education to stem the tide of the influence of the Culture of Death coming from the West.Support the show2020-03-0332 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: 40 Days for Life Part 5: DaneshiaBob talks with Daneshia, a woman who initially made an appointment for an abortion, but because of strangers praying outside of the abortion facility, decided to hear what they had to say and decided to keep the baby. Support the show2020-02-2518 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: 40 Days for Life Part 4: Peter Range of ToledoBob talks with Peter Range, Director of the Office for Life and Justice in Toledo, Ohio. They talk about the effectiveness of 40 Days for Life prayer campaigns, and why it is we shouldn't be afraid to be a peaceful presence outside of abortion facilities. He also shares stories of his encounter with a woman who chose life for her baby due to his witness, and his conversations with an abortionist who agreed to meet with him.Support the show2020-02-1828 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: 40 Days for Life Part 3: Local LeadersBob talks with Mark Clark (Cincinnati) and Jenny Belokonny (Dayton) about what 40 Days for Life efforts look like in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, and how anyone can sign up and join the prayer efforts to end abortion.Support the show2020-02-1129 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: 40 Days for Life Part 2: Abby JohnsonBob talks with Abby Johnson about what it was like to change sides on the abortion issue, the effectiveness of praying outside of abortion facilities, and why it is that we should not be afraid to join those in peaceful prayer to be the visible sign from God for abortion-minded women and men to make a different choice. Support the show2020-02-0417 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: 40 Days for Life Part 1: Shawn CarneyBob talks with Shawn Carney about the founding of 40 Days for Life, why we know it helps people change hearts about abortion, and the experience of having the movie Unplanned made, which included his part in Abby Johnson's story of why she left the abortion industry.Support the show2020-01-2838 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Mental Illness Part 4: Chris MillerBob talks with Chris Miller, Co-Chair of the Council on Mental Illness for the National Catholic Partnership on Disability. Chris shares some thoughts on the stigma of mental illness in parish communities, how we can better reach out to those who struggle and their families, and how parishes can prepare to meet their needs through training in mental first aid.Support the show2020-01-2123 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Mental Illness Part 3: PeterBob talks with Peter Capobianco about what it is like to live with mental illness. As one who suffers from severe depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD and other issues, he talks about the difficulty of getting through school, holding down a job in the workplace, and even how unforgiving people in Christian faith communities can be towards people who suffer with mental illnessSupport the show2020-01-1429 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Mental Illness Part 2: Scott and GailBob talks with Scott and Gail, parents of a now adult son with mental illness. They talk about the struggles of raising a child with difficult behaviors, the lack of understanding of what was going on with their child, and the lack of support they were able to find from both the medical community and their faith community. It ends with ideas on how to better help and support families who have members suffering with mental illness.Support the show2020-01-0732 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Mental Illness Part 1: Deacon Ed ShoenerBob talks with Deacon Ed Shoener, founder of the Catholic Mental Health Institute, about mental illness. He share the prevalence of mental illness in the United States, and the lack of parity in acceptance of mental illness compared to physical illnesses. He shares a personal story of his own daughter's struggle with bipolar disorder, and how people of faith can treat people with illness as though their primary issue is moral depravity. Finally, he shares ways that parishes can start a mental health ministry at their parishes.Support the show2019-12-3125 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Palliative Care Part 4: Dr. Tim JessickBob talks with Dr. Tim Jessick, a palliative care physician from Wisconsin about Palliative Care. They discuss how it is more than just end-of-life care, how patient-centered it is, and under what circumstances families should request palliative care for their loved ones. Dr. Jessick also discusses how it can help someone who may be interested in physician assisted suicide. Dr. Jessick closes by sharing ideas on how to become better educated on it, both personally and with your parish, and how to get involved.Support the show2019-12-2326 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Palliative Care Part 3: JillBob talks with Jill about her experience caring for her mother with dementia and other medical issues, and how difficult it can be to get good care for an elderly patient if a strong advocate cannot be there 24/7. This is an example of when palliative care can be very useful, even if the patient does not have a terminal illness. Jill also discusses the importance of families discussing care options with their aging parents before the need arises, so decisions do not have to be made under such emotionally charged circumstances.Support the show2019-12-1724 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Palliative Care Part 2: Katalin VogtBob talks with Katalin Vogt, a palliative care social worker from Wisconsin about Palliative Care. They discuss how holistic and interdisciplinary it is, that it is care for the whole person's needs, and their families. They also discuss its Catholic roots and how anyone can get involved in promoting better awareness.Support the show2019-12-1027 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Palliative Care Part 1: Denise HessBob talks with Denise Hess, Executive Director of the Supportive Care Coalition, about Palliative Care. They discuss how it is so much more than just end-of-life care, or pain management. It is care for the whole person's needs, and their families, for anyone of any age with a serious illness. They also discuss its deeply Catholic roots, how it is not in any way associated with assisted suicide, and how anyone can learn more. Support the show2019-12-0329 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Foster Care Part 4: Chad and ElizabethBob talks with Chad and Elizabeth about their experience fostering two children, one older and one younger than their biological son. While encouraging more people to consider fostering, it ends with sharing ways anyone can get involved, even if they cannot be foster parents. Support the show2019-11-2632 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Foster Care Part 3: Andy and EmilyBob talks with Andy and Emily, about their experience adopting two boys through the foster care system, close in age to their biological daughter. They also talk about fostering children who return to their parents. While encouraging more people to consider fostering, it ends with sharing ways anyone can get involved, even if they cannot be foster parents. Support the show2019-11-1931 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Foster Care Part 2: JayminBob talks with Jaymin, a 16 year old boy who spent most of his life living house to house neglected by family members who were constantly on drugs. He and his brother were put into foster care a few years ago, but Jaymin alone is still looking for a permanent home. Support the show2019-11-1229 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Foster Care Part 1: Warren County Children's ServicesBob talks with Dana Gerstner and Susan Walthers of Warren County Children's Services about the state of foster care in Ohio, and the great need for more foster families. They also discuss other ways anyone can help, even if you are unable to become a foster family right now.Support the show2019-11-0525 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Domestic Violence Part 5: JoanieThis is the fifth week of a five-episode series on Domestic Violence. This week Bob talks with Joanie, who shares her story of emotional abuse at the hands of her husband. Joanie helps us to understand how the exertion of control and emotional manipulation can be just as damaging as physical violence, and why that is just as unacceptable in a marriage. Support the show2019-10-2925 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Domestic Violence Part 4: Karen McQuearyThis is the fourth week of a five-episode series on Domestic Violence. This week Bob talks with Karen McQueary, Clinical Director of the Artemis Center, a resource center for victims of Domestic Violence in Dayton, Ohio. Karen shares her story as a victim of domestic violence, and why it can be so difficult to just leave. Karen also discusses how the Artemis Center in Dayton can help victims of domestic violence rebuild their lives.Support the show2019-10-2219 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Domestic Violence Part 3: Carol OwensThis is the third week of a five-episode series on Domestic Violence. This week Bob talks with Carol Owens, Director of the Office of Life and Family Ministry for the Diocese of Providence. She and her children have both been victims of domestic violence as well. Carol shares her story, giving further insight on why it can be difficult for victims to leave their abusers. They also close on how parishes can get more involved in making their fellow members more aware of the reality of domestic violence and how to help Support the show2019-10-1528 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Domestic Violence Part 2: Gloria SheppardThis is the second week of a five-episode series on Domestic Violence. This week Bob talks with Gloria Sheppard. She was a victim of domestic violence as a young child, and continued to be abused in her adult relationships as well. Carol shares her story, giving further insight on why it is that people abused as children are more likely to continue to choose abusive relationships as adults. She also talks a little about her foundations, Unplanned Parenthood, to help mothers in unplanned pregnancies keep the job training they need to provide for their children. Support the s...2019-10-0845 minBeing Pro LifeBeing Pro Life: Domestic Violence Part 1: Dr. Sharon O'BrienThis is the first week of a five-episode series on Domestic Violence. This week Bob talks with Dr. Sharon O'Brien of Catholics for Family Peace in Washington, DC. They discuss a few statistics on domestic violence in the United States, how victims can get help, and how the average person can get involved to help as well. In coming weeks we will hear personal stories from those who have been in domestic violence situations.Support the show2019-10-0121 min