It’s the most wonderful time of the year. As we prepare to break for the celebration of our Lord’s birth, we dive into seven of the most beloved Christmas carols…and why they mean a little more to pro-lifers!Av Shawn Carney, Heather Gardner, Steve Karlen

Abortion pills now account for a majority of all abortions in the United States. But even many pro-lifers don’t know how they work, why they’re so dangerous, or where they’re legal in the post-Roe world. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we break down what every pro-lifer needs to know about abortion pills in 2025.…

Voters in a number of conservative states have enshrined a right to abortion in their state constitutions. How could this happen? A recent piece in Reason magazine makes a compelling case that the overturning of Roe v. Wade was an inflection point in which pro-lifers suddenly and decisively turned against their pro-life convictions. Is that true? I…

Thanksgiving 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 a…

The 2024 election is finally over. While it wasn't a clean sweep for pro-lifers, there were many victories pro-lifers can build upon to save lives from abortion. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we break down the election results--the good, the bad, and the ugly--and what they mean for the abortion landscape in 2025 and beyond.…

The 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!…

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 …

Ugly 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.Av Shawn Carney, Ramona Trevino, Steve Karlen

On 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.…

On 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, wh…

According 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 in…

Banter 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…

When 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 4…

How 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.Av Shawn Carney, Heather Gardner, Steve Karlen

Pro-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…

Abortion 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.…

Population 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 alter…

November'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…

Banter 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 o…

For 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. …

After 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…

The 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 w…

On 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…

Language 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 hijackin…

Independence 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 e…

It’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…

Banter 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 pr…

It’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 d…

The 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? Wil…

Even 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 broug…

We 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 Pod…

Planned 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 b…

This 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).…

Few 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.…

Progressivism 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-l…

The 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 defens…

The 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!…

It'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 Podcas…

Jesus 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-lif…

Pro-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 recentl…

We 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 ep…

Recently, 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-…

Pro-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 place…

How 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 Podc…

Lent 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.…

Music 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…

Pro-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 mor…

The 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 th…

The 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 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…