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40 Days for Life Podcast9 and 1/2 Family Vacation Destinations--PODCAST Season 10, Episode 18With 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!2025-05-061h 09
40 Days for Life PodcastTeen Dating: Yes or No?--PODCAST Season 10, Episode 17It'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.2025-04-291h 04
40 Days for Life Podcast10 People You Meet in Acts of the Apostles and at Planned Parenthood--PODCAST Season 10, Episode 16Luke 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: Matthi...2025-04-2255 min
40 Days for Life PodcastKeeping the "Holy" in Holy Week--PODCAST Season 10, Episode 15Holy 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.2025-04-1550 min
40 Days for Life PodcastThe New Toxic Masculinity--PODCAST Season 10, Episode 14A 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.2025-04-081h 00
40 Days for Life PodcastAll Hope Is Lost (Not Quite)--PODCAST Season 10, Episode 13More 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.2025-04-011h 05
40 Days for Life PodcastMAGA Messaging Magic--PODCAST Season 10, Episode 12In 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.2025-03-251h 02
40 Days for Life PodcastYIKES! Abortion is NOT in the Bible--PODCAST Season 10, Episode 11Banter ends at 7:16 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!2025-03-181h 06
40 Days for Life PodcastNY Times Blasts Planned Parenthood (But What's Behind It?)--PODCAST Season 10, Episode 10Recently, 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. 2025-03-1158 min
40 Days for Life PodcastLenten Winners and Losers--PODCAST Season 10, Episode 9Everybody 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.2025-03-041h 03
40 Days for Life PodcastHollywood Repents--PODCAST Season 10, Episode 8On 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!2025-02-251h 08
40 Days for Life PodcastFriends, Dirty Dancing and Joel Osteen, Oh My!--PODCAST Season 10, Episode 7Television, 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.2025-02-181h 23
40 Days for Life PodcastThe Hardest of the Hard Cases--PODCAST Season 10, Episode 6Banter ends at 14:53. 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...2025-02-111h 06
LifeTalk NW#185 What to Say When Discussing AbortionDan Kennedy and Rebecca Anderson talk with Steve Karlen, Co-Author of the new book, What to Say When 2 - Your Proven Guide in the New Abortion Landscape.
The fall of Roe V Wade dramatically transformed the abortion debate. Tune in for a discussion about kind, informed, Pro-life rebuttals against the bizarre, extreme and aggressive arguments from abortion supporters.
To get your copy of What to Say When 2, visit: 40DaysforLife/22025-02-0527 min
40 Days for Life PodcastAre Animals as Valuable as People?--PODCAST Season 10, Episode 5Do 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. 2025-02-041h 15
40 Days for Life PodcastTax Funding for Planned Parenthood Is a Joke--PODCAST Season 10, Episode 4Planned 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. 2025-01-281h 04
40 Days for Life PodcastRoe Was Never Viable--PODCAST Season 10, Episode 3Roe 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.2025-01-211h 00
Wholeheartedly with Kelsey LeeIs God Actually Pro-Life? with Louise Hall, RNIn today’s episode, I sit down with Louise Hall, RN to tackle the question, is God really pro-life? This episode is a little longer than usual, but I hope you’ll stick around for the whole thing because Louise has some amazing truth to share with us about this very important topic of life, from when does life begin, to what God thinks about abortion, to how we should view end-of-life care. I know you’ll be inspired by her knowledge and passion for this topic! (Also, if you might hear her baby talking away in the background for th...2025-01-201h 22
40 Days for Life PodcastManaging the Emotional Impact of Praying at an Abortion Facility--PODCAST Season 10, Episode 2Abortion 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.2025-01-1457 min
40 Days for Life PodcastHuman Trafficking and Abortion--PODCAST Season 10, Episode 1Human 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.2025-01-071h 10
40 Days for Life PodcastCan Moms Do Anything?--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 52Banter ends at 6:15 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. 2024-12-311h 11
40 Days for Life Podcast7 Christmas Carols that Mean More to Pro-Lifers--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 51It’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!2024-12-171h 0440 Days for Life PodcastWhat Every Pro-Lifer Needs to Know About Abortion Pills in 2025--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 50Abortion 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 2025.2024-12-1059 min
40 Days for Life PodcastThe Pro-Lifers Who Aren't Pro-Life--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 49Voters 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. 2024-12-031h 06
40 Days for Life PodcastGiving Thanks for Big Victories (with More to Come)--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 48Thanksgiving banter ends at 28:50 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.2024-11-261h 05
40 Days for Life PodcastThe Elections and the Abortion Landscape--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 47The 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. 2024-11-191h 07
40 Days for Life PodcastMorning in Pro-Life America--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 46The most extreme pro-abortion administration in U.S. history is on the way out…along with its weaponized DOJ, its censorship, and its persecution of pro-life Americans. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we’ll break down what this fall’s elections mean for abortion-vulnerable moms and babies…and for YOU!2024-11-1258 min
40 Days for Life PodcastPlanned Parenthood Workers in Open Revolt!--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 45 Former Planned Parenthood workers have long said that there’s a disconnect between the abortion giant’s leadership and its employees. The behind-closed-doors squabbles have now erupted into a very messy, very public mutiny! On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast we take a look at active Planned Parenthood workers’ ugly accusations against America’s leading abortion chain.2024-11-0558 min
40 Days for Life PodcastPolitically Botching Abortion--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 44Ugly political losses have led some pro-life candidates to turn their backs on defenseless unborn babies and their mothers. Is the pro-life position a political loser? It doesn’t have to be. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a look at how to win hearts, minds, AND elections.2024-10-291h 11
40 Days for Life Podcast4th-Trimester Abortions?! Part 2--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 43On part two of our 4th-trimester abortion series, we continue responding to pro-abortion politicians' claims that late-term abortion and infanticide simply don't happen. That's right. Not only do late-term abortions and infanticide take place, but we needed TWO entire episodes to document the evidence. 2024-10-2253 min
40 Days for Life Podcast4th-Trimester Abortions?!--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 42On this week's episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we discuss fourth-trimester abortion, which--. Wait, what? Fourth-trimester abortions? There are only three trimesters of pregnancy. True. But infanticide is increasingly in vogue among abortion supporters. Pro-abortion politicians claim infanticide doesn't exist, so we'll discuss the what, why, where, and who of so-called fourth-trimester abortions. 2024-10-151h 12
40 Days for Life PodcastImmigration and Abortion--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 41According to a recent Gallup Poll, the crisis at the southern border is one the most pressing challenges facing America. While politicians on both sides of the aisle continue to argue about the issue, pro-lifers know that there is more to immigration than meets the eye. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast we take a closer look at the intersection of immigration and abortion.2024-10-0859 min
40 Days for Life Podcast5 Signs That Don't Save Lives (and 5 That Do)--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 40Banter ends at 10:25 Pro-life signs are a powerful tool for saving lives in front of an abortion facility. But not all of them. Many signs brought to a pro-life vigil are well-intentioned…but they’re not going to help you get the most out of your presence. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a look at five signs that don’t help…and five that do.2024-10-011h 10
The Lauren Muzyka ShowEpisode 3: When We Don’t Save Any Babies with Steve Karlen of 40 Days for Life2:35: Meet Steve Karlen
6:33: How do you stay encouraged?
9:30: There’s always light in the darkness
12:19: The truth about “saves”
15:38: “This guy likes Nickelback”
20:17: Moving from post-Roe to abortion-free
22:55: Election predictions
29:43: Closing thought
2024-09-2734 min
40 Days for Life Podcast10 Scripture Verses to Take to the Sidewalk--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 39When we hit the sidewalk to pray for an end to abortion, it’s critical to be rooted in God’s word—especially if we want to be effective instruments of the Lord. Jesus tells us, “The sower sows the word. … Those sown on rich soil are the ones who hear the word and accept it and bear fruit thirty and sixty and a hundredfold.” On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we share our favorite passages from God’s word—Scripture verses that embolden, console, challenge, and equip us to stand in defense of the least of God...2024-09-241h 11
40 Days for Life PodcastTalking About Abortion with Kids--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 38How do we explain abortion to children? Do we discuss it at all with them? On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we explore age-appropriate ways of talking about this difficult and heavy (but important) topic with children and share our stories of discussions with kids.2024-09-171h 06
40 Days for Life PodcastMaking the Case for Life in the New Abortion Landscape--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 37Pro-abortion rhetoric has grown increasingly bizarre over the last two and a half years... ...and it can be difficult to respond to arguments that don't make any sense. That's why we released What to Say When 2: Your Proven Guide in the New Abortion Landscape this week. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we preview the book--and share with you tips about countering pro-abortion talking points confidently and compassionately. 2024-09-1052 min
40 Days for Life PodcastYou Don't Care about WHAT?!--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 36Abortion supporters often accuse you of only caring about moms and children until the baby is born. It’s a classic “gotcha” attack designed to discredit you and put you on the defensive. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we’ll teach you how to defuse this silly critique quickly and painlessly. 2024-09-031h 03
40 Days for Life PodcastPopularizing the Underpopulation Crisis--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 35Population control advocates and climate alarmists have spent decades warning that the world is overpopulated. But in recent years, we’ve seen a seismic sociological shift as the world awakens to the reality that the real crisis is underpopulation. What appeared to be a fringe position just a few years ago has entered the mainstream thanks to alternative voices with big platforms. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a look at the real population timebomb.2024-08-271h 00
40 Days for Life PodcastBest and Worst Case Scenarios--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 34November's election will have massive consequences for abortion-vulnerable moms and babies in America--and around the world. What's the best-case scenario? How about the worst? As we continue to answer questions from podcast listeners, we forecast what those outcomes might look like. We also discuss in vitro fertilization, the best way to bring the Gospel to abortion clients, how pro-lifers will vote in November, and more!2024-08-201h 20
40 Days for Life PodcastYour Questions on Exceptions, Abortion Pills, and More!--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 33Banter ends at 19:11. How should pro-lifers look at abortion exceptions? What can pro-lifers in blue states with extreme pro-abortion laws do to save lives? Are struggling 40 Days for Life vigils worth the trouble? On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a deep-dive into YOUR burning questions! Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email podcast@40daysforlife.com. Just for fun, we also remember Shawn and Steve's misbehavior from high school. 2024-08-131h 12
40 Days for Life PodcastIs Childbirth More Dangerous than Abortion?--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 32For years, abortion advocates have insisted that pro-life laws kill women, but more than two years after the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, they still can’t name one woman killed by pro-life protections for unborn children. That hasn’t stopped pro-abortion media from insisting that childbirth is dangerous…even more dangerous than abortion. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we break down those claims so you’re not at a loss for words when abortion supporters tell you abortion is safer than birth.2024-08-061h 03
40 Days for Life PodcastPresidential Chaos--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 31After the chaos of 2020, the 2024 election cycle appeared to be a bit of a snoozer...until this month. A former (and perhaps future) president was shot. The sitting president was forced out of the race. Meanwhile, Donald Trump picked millenial JD Vance as his running mate while Kamala Harris searches for her VP candidate. What will August bring? On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we discuss what July's violence and chaos have to do with abortion--and why 40 Days for Life points the way toward the solution to an ailing culture. 2024-07-3059 min
40 Days for Life PodcastCool Books for Hot Days--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 30The dog days of summer are here. Whether you're at the beach or curled up in a hammock, it's a great time to pick up a book. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we share our favorite books that pro-lifers should read. These books aren't all explicitly pro-life, but pro-lifers will benefit from reading each of them. Tune in and decide which one you'll tackle first... ...and be sure to pick up a book we don't review on this podcast, What to Say When 2: Your Proven Guide in the New Abortion Landscape...2024-07-231h 09
40 Days for Life PodcastWatch Your Language Part 2--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 29On part two of our series on how language impacts the abortion debate, we continue to look at at the psychological impact our choice of words has on what we (and others) think about abortion. (You don't need to have listened to the first episode in this series to benefit from this episode.) Tune in to part one by visiting 40daysforlife.com/language-12024-07-161h 0740 Days for Life PodcastWatch Your Language Part 1--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 28Language is powerful. And when it's misused, the results can be deadly. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a look at the psychological impact our choice of words has on what we (and others) think. We'll break down how language can frame the abortion debate with a pro-abortion bias--and how to avoid contributing to the hijacking of the conversation.2024-07-091h 09
40 Days for Life Podcast10 Quotes from American Heroes to Get You Fired Up to End Abortion--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 27Independence Day is a celebration of a country founded on the premise that EVERY human being is endowed by the Creator with the unalienable rights to LIFE, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. When America falls short of that standard, patriotic women and men make heroic sacrifices to right the ship. Pro-lifers now carry that torch--and on this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we share 10 quotes from American heroes that will get you fired up to end abortion!2024-07-021h 04
40 Days for Life PodcastWhat to Say NOW--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 26It’s official: The sequel to the national best-selling book, What to Say When: The Complete New Guide to Discussing Abortion hits September 10. Pre-order your copy and get exclusive deals and free shipping by visiting 40daysforlife.com/2. With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the abortion debate changed—in both good ways and strange. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we share why this book is needed in a post-Roe world—especially with critical elections looming.2024-06-251h 01
40 Days for Life Podcast5 Trends that Define the Future of Abortion in Post-Roe America--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 25Banter ends at 17:20. There's been a lot of good and bad news for pro-lifers since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago. But the dust is settling...and clarity is coming. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we break down 5 key trends that will shape the future of abortion in post-Roe America: The birthrate is up in pro-life states; Pro-lifers have lost a lot of abortion referenda--but we've got a big opportunity to turn the tables in November; We have conclusive proof that abortion is the financial cornerstone of abor...2024-06-181h 04
40 Days for Life PodcastPride Month Gets Humbled--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 24It’s June, which means the ever-mutating rainbow flag is everywhere. But if you’re noticing that this year’s Pride Month isn’t quite as obnoxious as usual, you’re not alone. There are abundant signs that the Pride movement has peaked and is now in decline. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we discuss how and why June looks a little different this year—and where we go from here.2024-06-111h 10
40 Days for Life PodcastHow Medicine Has Changed Since Dobbs--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 23The Dobbs decision reversing Roe v. Wade changed a LOT of things--not the least of which is the practice of medicine. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, former abortionist Dr. Haywood Robinson joins us to discuss: How are medical professionals responding to the overturning of Roe? And more importantly, how are they NOT responding? Will there be more abortion doctors in the post-Roe era...or fewer? Are more family physicians likely to begin distributing abortion pills? Tune in for an important and wide-ranging conversation on medicine after Dobbs.2024-06-041h 02
40 Days for Life PodcastFrom the DOJ to 40 Days for Life--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 22Even as the Department of Justice targets pro-lifers, many good men and women work there. One of those good men was Dwight Artis, who served as a U.S. attorney before departing to join the 40 Days for Life Institute of Law and Justice. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we talk to Dwight about how his desire to serve his country brought him from the U.S. Army National Guard to the DOJ and now to 40 Days for Life. Dwight also shares what he sees as the greatest threat to free speech i...2024-05-2841 min
40 Days for Life PodcastA Tribute to Heroes--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 21We hear it every Memorial Day, Veterans’ Day, and 4th of July: “Heroic men and women died defending our freedom.” But we can’t let it become merely a platitude. The heroes who gave their lives for our freedom are not statistics; they are real men and women cut down in their primes to preserve our freedom. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we pay tribute to the real heroes who secured those real freedoms--including our liberty to pray for an end to abortion. 2024-05-2147 min
40 Days for Life PodcastPlanned Parenthood's Annual Report Is...Something--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 20Planned Parenthood's latest annual report is out...and there's a lot to digest. The abortion empire killed a record number of children in 2022. But there's much to break down beyond the headlines. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we'll reveal: The good (many Planned Parenthood numbers are down, including the number of donors); The bad (a record high in taxpayer funding); The ugly (Planned Parenthood's work to censor pro-life content on social media). Tune in for the state of America's leading abortion chain.2024-05-1459 min
40 Days for Life PodcastHow to (and NOT to) Celebrate Mother's Day--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 19This weekend, we celebrate one of the most pro-life holidays on the calendar--Mother's Day! On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we share our favorite tips for celebrating the moms in our lives...as well as how NOT to spend the day (including some of our own cringe Mother's Day failures).2024-05-071h 06
40 Days for Life PodcastThe Doctor Will See You...in Court--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 18Few people in the world are equipped to take on the abortion industry like Dr. Donato Borrillo. A medical doctor AND an attorney, Dr. Borrillo serves as 40 Days for Life's director of medicolegal affairs. His expertise is rare...and it's more important than ever in the post-Roe world. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, I talk with Dr. Borrillo about abortion pills, Abortion Pill Reversal, in vitro fertilization, and pro-life topics that are complex--both medically and legally. Tune in for a fascinating conversation!402024-04-301h 09
40 Days for Life PodcastA Pro-Choicer Admits Abortion Is Murder--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 17Progressivism run amuck has led honest liberals to do some self-assessment and to acknowledge that maybe people of faith get some things right. Enter Bill Maher. The hardline atheist comedian and talk show host has rarely had a kind word for people of faith. But as Woke culture collides with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Maher sounds like a pro-lifer…almost. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a look at the pro-choicers who are now admitting some hard truths about abortion.2024-04-231h 02
40 Days for Life PodcastJustice Will Be Served--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 16The overturning of Roe v. Wade two years ago moved the abortion debate to the grassroots level...and to the courtroom. With the most pro-abortion administration in U.S. history and extremists in state-level governments waging war on moms, babies, and pro-lifers, we established the 40 Days for Life Institute of Law & Justice to make sure that defenseless children and the local 40 Days for Life heroes who protect them have the best and most-professional legal advocates there are. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we review the latest fronts in the legal battle over abortion.2024-04-161h 10
40 Days for Life PodcastLast-Minute Saves, Closed Facilities, & the Best of the Lent Campaign--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 15The largest Lenten 40 Days for Life campaign ever is in the books...and it featured some of the BEST vigil site stories ever! Tune in for inspiring reports of a historic number of abortion facilities closed, moms who got off the operating table at the last moment, and a record number of twins saved from abortion!2024-04-0952 min
40 Days for Life PodcastThe Legacy of Unplanned 5 Years Later--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 14It's been five years since the major motion picture, Unplanned, premiered nationwide on the big screen, grossing $22 million... ...but the film's box-office success was just the tip of the iceberg. Unplanned's greatest impact is the spiritual awakening that took place among the millions who watched it. On this episode of the 40 Days for Life Podcast, we break down the film's legacy, share behind-the-scenes stories from the filming, and reveal what was true-to-life (and what was creative license). 2024-04-021h 07
40 Days for Life PodcastWhat Jesus’s Words from the Passion Teach Pro-Lifers--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 13Jesus had a lot to say in the hours leading up to His death on the cross...and His words provide particularly profound insights, instructions, consolations, and warnings for pro-lifers. On this special Holy Week episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a deep dive into 10 powerful sayings from Jesus's last 24 hours on earth--and how pro-lifers can apply them as we pray for an end to abortion.2024-03-261h 05
40 Days for Life PodcastIs In Vitro Fertilization Pro-Life?--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 12Pro-lifers' ultimate goal is to make sure that all children—born and unborn—are recognized as full and equal members of the human race. Alabama's Supreme Court recently took a major step toward making that happen. Not only does Alabama protect unborn children from abortion even in cases of rape and incest, but the state’s Supreme Court also recently ruled that frozen embryos are children under the law. Unfortunately, Alabama's legislature quickly moved to undo the full effect of this monumental decision. But the Alabama Supreme Court has provided a roadmap toward protecting the right to life o...2024-03-191h 02
40 Days for Life Podcast8 Tips for Finishing Lent Strong--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 11We were fired up going into Lent last month…but now that we’re into the second half, we’re probably getting sick of it and counting down the days until it’s finally over. But don’t give up yet! Whether your Lent has gone well or poorly, the last few weeks before Easter provide an important opportunity to repent and believe in the Gospel. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we provide you with 8 Steps to Finish Lent Strong.2024-03-121h 04
40 Days for Life PodcastWhat is Donald Trump Thinking?--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 10Recently, the New York Times reported that Donald Trump is considering pursuing a 16-week abortion ban with exceptions for rape, incest, and life-of-the-mother should he win November’s presidential election. Any sort of nationwide protections for unborn babies might sound like music to pro-lifers’ ears…but this isn’t exactly good news for abortion-vulnerable moms and babies. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast we break down what Trump is up to here…and whether it will work.2024-03-051h 00
40 Days for Life PodcastThe Abortion Industry Is Floundering in Blue States--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 9Pro-abortion states have made a lot of noise about becoming abortion sanctuaries in the post-Roe era. Many of them have dramatically liberalized their abortion laws to lure women from pro-life states. But evidence is mounting that the push to establish these abortion Utopias isn’t working out like the abortion industry and its friends in high places expected. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a look at the surprising progressive communities that haven't exactly embraced the abortion juggernaut.2024-02-2754 min
40 Days for Life PodcastThe Lies that Keep Abortion Legal--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 8How are pro-lifers losing ballot initiatives even in red states like Kansas, Montana, and Ohio? Scare tactics. The abortion industry is telling lies that frighten even pro-life and conservative voters into supporting abortion. If we’re going to win, pro-lifers need to know these lies—and respond to them. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we share how to do just that.2024-02-201h 17
40 Days for Life Podcast5 Lenten Resolutions...and 5 Ways to Mess Them Up--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 7Lent is designed to rejuvenate our relationship with God...but it doesn't always work that way. Sometimes Lent is a time of frustration and spiritual dryness. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we suggest 5 resolutions to keep your Lent on track--and pitfalls to watch out for to avoid screwing them up.2024-02-1358 min
40 Days for Life PodcastAbortion in Popular Music-PODCAST Season 9, Episode 6Music is the universal language. And while most pop hits aren't terribly deep, sometimes the abortion debate comes through your speakers. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a look at some of the biggest hits that touch upon the most controversial topic in the world. This is not a list of pro-life songs. Most of these songs are NOT pro-life. But each tells us something about abortion.2024-02-0659 min
40 Days for Life PodcastThe Myth of "Choice"-PODCAST Season 9, Episode 5Pro-lifers—especially those who pray in front of abortion facilities—have long known that women are rarely eager to exercise their “right to choose.” Most women who get abortions do so as a result of panic, fear, pressure, and even coercion. But don’t take our word for it. A new peer-reviewed study from the Charlotte Lozier Institute shows that more than two thirds of women who’ve had abortions didn’t want to.2024-01-3054 min
40 Days for Life PodcastCalifornia's Lawsuit to Stop Abortion Pill Reversal with Jor-El Godsey--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 4The State of California should be proud that one of its own--Dr. George Delgado--pioneered Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) to give women who regret taking the abortion pill a second chance at life. Instead, the Golden State is suing Heartbeat International for promoting APR to save babies. Heartbeat International president Jor-El Godsey joins us on this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast to discuss the lawsuit as well as: The ridiculous study abortion advocates erroneously use to claim APR is dangerous; Why APR offers hope to victims of coerced abortion; How 40 Days for Life campaigns coincide wi...2024-01-2358 min
40 Days for Life PodcastThe Most Bizarre Pro-Life Experiences--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 3The following program contains content that may not be suitable for children. Parental discretion is advised. There’s nothing more unnatural than turning the womb from the safest place in the world to the most violent... ...and the unnaturalness usually doesn’t end with abortion. Abortion facilities attract a lot of strangeness. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we share some of the most unusual things we’ve witnessed at a 40 Days for Life vigil.2024-01-1655 min
40 Days for Life PodcastBackfired! When Abortion Supporters Turn Away Their Own Business--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 2The abortion industry trains its employees on how to prevent YOU from successfully offering life-affirming abortion alternatives to its clients. How pro-choice! But what happens when efforts to undermine your prayer and witness backfire? On this episode of the 40 Days for Life Podcast, we share stories--many of them hilarious--of women who actually left the abortion facility because an abortion worker's or abortion supporter's efforts to counteract your peaceful presence backfired. 2024-01-091h 07
40 Days for Life PodcastBritney Spears, Abortion, and Pop Culture--PODCAST Season 9, Episode 1Recently, pop superstar Britney Spears published a memoir revealing that she was pressured into having an abortion as a teenager. It's an experience that many millions of women across the United States have suffered...but now that the "Princess of Pop" has shared how abortion traumatized her, the world has taken notice. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we explore how Britney Spears' tragic testimony reveals the deep, dark truth about the world's most commonly performed surgical procedure. 2024-01-0259 min
40 Days for Life PodcastThe State of Abortion in Post-Roe America--PODCAST Season 8, Episode 52No longer bound by Roe v. Wade to leave unborn babies defenseless, states across the country are enacting legal protections for children in the womb. But other states are using their powers for evil to promote, fund, and celebrate the slaughter of our most vulnerable brothers and sisters. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a look at some of the most notable trends in state-level legislation.2023-12-2659 min
40 Days for Life Podcast9 People You Meet at Christ's Birth AND Planned Parenthood--PODCAST Season 8, Episode 51The Incarnation of Jesus Christ is the most groundbreaking moment in history. God—who exists outside of time and space—entered into His own creation to save us from our sins. More than 2,000 years later, not only do the shockwaves of the first Christmas continue to reverberate throughout the world, but we continue to encounter versions of the key figures in that Bethlehem stable—even as we pray in front of our local abortion facility. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we introduce you to the nine people you meet at both the birth of Jes...2023-12-191h 08
The Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna Show - Be ProactiveJoining Vicki today is Ed Martin from Patriot Freedom Project, MacIver Institute Investigative Reporter Heather Smith, Steve Karlen from 40 Days for Life, ret. Sheriff David Clarke from Rise Up Wisconsin, and show regular ret. Judge Jim Troupis.2023-12-161h 48
40 Days for Life PodcastThe Attack on Abortion Pill Reversal--PODCAST Season 8, Episode 50Abortion pills now account for the majority of all abortions in the United States. But unlike surgical abortions, many chemical abortions can be reversed—if a woman acts quickly after taking the first abortion pill. The Abortion Pill Reversal protocol (APR) has saved thousands of babies from abortion… …but the abortion industry is not happy. Pro-abortion politicians are responding by attempting to ban APR—and by suing medical professionals who provide it. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, 40 Days for Life director of medical affairs and education Dr. Haywood Robinson and general counsel Matt Britton...2023-12-1254 min
40 Days for Life PodcastThe Best (and Worst) Things to Say to Abortion Workers with Abby Johnson--PODCAST Season 8, Episode 49There are good and effective ways to encourage abortion staffers to leave their jobs…and misguided approaches that hurt more than they help. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Abby Johnson joins us to share what to say—and not to say—to your local abortion workers.2023-12-051h 40
40 Days for Life PodcastWhen Your Efforts Pay Off--PODCAST Season 8, Episode 48Former Planned Parenthood employees report that when YOU are present in prayer in front of an abortion facility, the no-show rate for abortion appointments goes as high as 75%. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we share some of our most fulfilling stories from the sidewalks.2023-11-281h 01
40 Days for Life PodcastGiving Thanks for a Year of Victories--PODCAST Season 8, Episode 47As we celebrate Thanksgiving—and head toward the end of the year—there’s plenty to be thankful for. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we recap the reasons to be grateful after another successful year for pro-lifers. And--just for fun--we share Shawn's experimental turkey recipe!2023-11-211h 03
40 Days for Life PodcastLaw and Justice in the Fight to End Abortion--PODCAST Season 8, Episode 46Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, 40 Days for Life participants have seen unprecedented persecution. That's why we established the 40 Days for Life Institute of Law and Justice earlier this year to protect prayer warriors' right to peacefully and lawfully pray for an end to abortion. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we discuss why this is such a big deal--not just for pro-lifers but for all freedom-loving Americans. Support the Institute of Law & Justice: 40daysforlife.com/donate2023-11-1454 min
40 Days for Life PodcastThe Vigil Is Over...Now What?--PODCAST Season 8, Episode 45The largest 40 Days for Life campaign in history is in the books! But that doesn’t mean our work is done. The abortion industry continues to prey on women and children on day 41. So how can we end abortion now that the vigil has concluded? On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we give you suggestions on how to keep saving lives until the next 40 Days for Life campaign begins on February 14.2023-11-0758 min
40 Days for Life PodcastWhat the Holocaust Teaches Us About the Abortion Crisis--PODCAST Season 8, Episode 44Recently on The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we discussed how the savagery of Hamas in the Holy Land was in many cases supported by and exploited by abortion advocates. While the world once again justifies the slaughter of Jews, 40 Days for Life president Shawn Carney recounts his trip to Auschwitz--and what the Holocaust teaches us about the dehumanization of unborn children today.2023-10-311h 08
40 Days for Life PodcastViolence in the Middle East and in the Womb--PODCAST Season 8, Episode 43Compromise the sanctity of life in one domain, and you'll soon abandon it everywhere. It’s no surprise, then, that pro-abortion activists rushed to support the savagery of the radical Islamist terrorist group Hamas as it waged a genocidal campaign of violence against Israeli citizens earlier this month. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we discuss how dehumanization begets dehumanization.2023-10-241h 06
40 Days for Life PodcastAbortion and the Demonic--PODCAST Season 8, Episode 42The killing of children is a profoundly demonic practice. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we explore the many connections between abortion and the demonic. We discuss: How abortion can open the door to demonic possession; The spiritual transfer of ownership that took place when Christians acquired an abortion facility; Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger's involvement in the occult; Much more! 2023-10-171h 03
40 Days for Life PodcastWhat Is Abortion? Americans Have No Idea--PODCAST Season 8, Episode 41How come Americans disagree so passionately over abortion? For starters, they can’t agree what abortion is. The pro-abortion Guttmacher Institute recently published the results of a 2020 survey in which respondents assessed whether they consider different pregnancy outcomes to be abortion, not abortion, or “maybe [abortion], it depends.” The results are baffling—but they also provide some clues about what pro-lifers need to do to win hearts and minds.2023-10-1059 min
40 Days for Life Podcast10 Things to Pray for This Campaign--PODCAST Season 8, Episode 40This September 27-November 5, 40 Days for Life participants in 681 cities around the world are united in prayer for moms and babies, for abortion workers, and for abortion facilities to close. But there are many more abortion-related concerns we should bring to the Lord this fall. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we share important intentions for which to storm Heaven as you stand vigil in front of your local abortion business.2023-10-0356 min
40 Days for Life PodcastAbout That Trump Interview--PODCAST Season 8, Episode 39President Donald Trump recently blasted Florida’s six-week abortion ban, calling it a “terrible mistake.” Trump said that as president, he’d find a gestational age limit that would please both abortion supporters and pro-lifers. The surprising remarks were at odds with Trump’s record as America’s most pro-life president. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we discuss just what in the world Trump was talking about.2023-09-261h 10
40 Days for Life PodcastI Can't Go to the Vigil Because...--PODCAST Season 8, Episode 38The September 27-November 5 40 Days for Life campaign begins next week in 681 cities worldwide. And while more than a million people around the world have participated in a 40 Days for Life campaign, many pro-lifers haven’t made it out to the sidewalk. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we share the most common reasons pro-lifers haven’t prayed at their local vigil…and then we overcome those objections so you no longer have any reason to avoid going out and saving a mom and baby from abortion!2023-09-191h 04The Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna Show - Missing Jet HotlineSenator Ron Johnson, Americans for Tax Reform's Grover Norquist, MacIver Institute's Bill Osmulski, FAIR's Ira Mehlman, and 40 Days for Life's Steve Karlen in studio2023-09-191h 45
40 Days for Life PodcastWhat Do Christians Really Think About Abortion?--PODCAST Season 8, Episode 37Last month, the Center for Biblical Worldview at Family Research Council released the results of a comprehensive survey of American Christians’ attitudes on a variety of issues--including abortion. And these aren’t just Christians in name only. All respondents attend church services at least monthly. More than 70 percent attend weekly. There’s good news and bad news. But most of all, there’s opportunity. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we dive deeply into what American churchgoers really think about abortion.2023-09-1258 min
40 Days for Life PodcastThe Days of Getting Steamrolled in the Courts Are Over--PODCAST Season 8, Episode 36Pro-lifers are used to getting kicked in the teeth by the courts... ...but that's changing. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. 40 Days for Life volunteer Mark Houck was acquitted in an hour. A Texas court ruled against a reckless expansion of abortion pills. A New York county just abandoned a bubble zone provision before federal courts could strike it down. And there's more to come with the launch of the 40 Days for Life Institute of Law and Justice. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, 40 Days for Life general counsel Matt Britton bre...2023-09-051h 06
40 Days for Life Podcast7 Things You Learn at a 40 Days for Life Vigil--PODCAST Season 8, Episode 35We’re now less than a month away from day 1 of the largest 40 Days for Life campaign in history! As you hit the sidewalks this fall, you’ll save lives and change hearts…and you’ll also learn a lot! On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we’ll count down the top seven things you learn when you join your local 40 Days for Life vigil.2023-08-2959 min
Abortion Recovery | Abortion Regret, Post Abortion, Biblical Healing, Abortion Bible Verses, Pregnancy Termination31 | What To Say When: A Review of a Must-Read for Post-Abortion MinistryHey friends! Instead of a full “books I read in March” recap (it’s already mid-April!), today I’m doing a fun book review of What to Say When: The Complete Guide to Discussing Abortion by Shawn D. Carney and Steve Karlen.
This is an important read for anyone wanting to better understand and talk about abortion with compassion and truth. I’m excited to share my thoughts with you—so let’s dive in!
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Steadfast: A Pro-Life PodcastEpisode 10: Saving Lives on the Sidewalk with Steve Karlen from 40 Days for LifeIn this episode of Steadfast, Sammie gets to talk to Steve Karlen, campaign director of 40 Days for Life, about sidewalk counseling. He shares tactics, things to do and things to avoid, as well as some amazing testimonies of lives that were saved on the sidewalks.
Check out 40 Days for Life here: https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/
Check out Steve Karlen and Shawn Carney's book - What to Say When - here: https://www.amazon.com/What-Say-When-Complete-Discussing/dp/17370477052022-09-2638 min
Undaunted.Life: A Man's Podcast by Kyle ThompsonSHAWN CARNEY & STEVE KARLEN | What to Say When Abortion Comes Up (Ep. 262)In this episode, we welcome the 40 Days for Life duo of Shawn Carney and Steve Karlen. 40 Days for Life is an international anti-abortion organization that campaigns against baby murder in more than 60 countries. Shawn Carney is the CEO and President of 40 Days for Life and he also co-founded the organization back in 2004. He’s written now 4 best-selling books, and he was depicted in the pro-life movie Unplanned. Steve Karlen is the campaign director for 40 Days for Life. He is the author and co-host of the 40 Days for Life Podcast. They are also the co-authors of the new bestseller What to...2021-12-071h 04
Modiphius Calling...Nils Karlén (Free League / Fria Ligan)S04E11 Nils Karlén Webb (Free League / Fria Ligan) Blade Runner. Alien. The One Ring. Forbidden Lands. Twilight 2000 - Free League Publishing are a busy bunch at the moment. They're working on a ton of amazing stuff, and so we took the opportunity to call on friend of the podcast, Nils Karlén, to tell us everything we could get out of him! We chatted about what to expect from the Blade Runner RPG, their new version of The One Ring, and the mega-boxset of Twilight 2000. LINKS AND THIN...2021-11-251h 02
The Simple TruthWhat to Say When: The Complete New Guide to Discussing Abortion (Steve Karlen)10/28/21 - Steve Karlen is the Campaign Director for 40 Days for Life and co-author of a new book with Shawn Carney: "What to Say When – The Complete New Guide to Discussing Abortion – How to Change Minds and Convert Hearts in a Brave New World." Get it at: 40daysforlifegear.com2021-10-2851 min
Modiphius Calling...Nils Karlén (Free League / Fria Ligan)S03E01 Nils Karlén (Free League / Fria Ligan) Back for a new season, Modiphius Calling returns to interview one of the co-founders of Free League - creators of Mutant Year Zero, Tales From the Loop and many more. We chat about Things From the Flood and the future of Tales From the Loop, how Alien will work, unreleased alternate versions of Coriolis, and even find out about Vaesen - a new Free League game coming to Kickstarter later in 2019. LINKS AND THINGS Free League website - htt...2019-07-0144 min