40 Days For Life Podcast

Abortion supporters sell abortion by promoting “choice.” It’s a much more marketable word than “abortion,” which makes everybody uncomfortable. But not all choices are good. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a look at the many eternally significant choices made on Good Friday—and how they relate to our lives and our efforts to end abortion today. 

Abortion advocates try to brand abortion as a “women’s rights” issue... ...but pro-abortion isn’t pro-woman. Abortion pits women against their own children. It tells women they need to destroy their most unique gift to be equal to men. And it leads to devastating physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual consequences. There’s nothing more anti-woman than abortion. But if women don’t benefit from abortion…who does? On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we introduce you to the 7 types of people who are the big winners in abortion. 

Around the world and throughout history, pagans sacrifice their children to satiate their bloodthirsty gods.  This isn’t true only in ancient, undeveloped societies. Our post-Christian culture sacrifices children to its own idols.  Why do paganism and child sacrifice go hand-in-hand? On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we address that question--as well as: The irony of modern progressives clinging to the most backward of ancient superstitions Why only God’s chosen people can put a stop to the bloodshed The one sacrifice that can reconcile humanity with God

40 Days for Life isn’t complicated. All you need to do is show up and pray in front of an abortion facility for an hour. Former abortion workers report--according to the abortion industry’s own internal data--that when somebody is out praying in front of an abortion facility, the no-show rate can go to as high as 75%. There’s one step you can take to help push the number of saved lives as high as possible: reaching out to the abortion clients on the way into their appointments. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we discuss Sidewalk Outreach and how you, yes you, can confidently and painlessly have The Most Important Conversation in the World.

St. Patrick went to a pagan land to bring the Gospel to a hostile people. He faced both rejection and harsh persecution. But he trusted in God, who used him to convert an entire country.  Pro-lifers can look to St. Patrick as a powerful example and inspiration in our efforts to bring the Gospel of Life to the neo-pagans of our post-Christian society. Our Lord's call to make disciples of all nations hasn't expired. And as the Western world runs away from God, we need to evangelize through our pro-life prayer and witness.  On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Robert Colquhoun, and Steve Karlen discuss the life and mission of St. Patrick--and what it all means for pro-lifers 16 centuries later. 

Abby Johnson was Planned Parenthood's employee of the year before she became the world's most impactful pro-lifer.  Her journey is one of stunning transformation--one made possible ONLY through God's immeasurable mercy. That's the topic of Abby's latest book, Fierce Mercy. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney interviews Abby about her first book since Unplanned became a surprise Hollywood box office blockbuster. In this powerful conversation, Shawn and Abby discuss: The Bible verse that weighed on Abby's conscience after she witnessed an ultrasound-guided abortion Abby's response to people who don't believe she is sorry for her Planned Parenthood career A hilarious story about a meet-and-greet celebration Shawn held for Abby after she left Planned Parenthood (and the awkward photo of the occasion) Tune in for that and much more on a very special edition of The 40 Days for Life Podcast.

Lent is here! It's a time to draw closer to God through prayer and fasting. Self-denial offers a powerful opportunity to grow in holiness and to bear great spiritual fruit... ...but it's also possible to fast without actually developing yoru relationship with the Lord. On this week's episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Robert Colquhoun, and Steve Karlen share 8 ways that you can waste your fast and ruin Lent!

Planned Parenthood tries to brand itself as a basic healthcare provider. But it’s an expensive lobbying and public relations machine, and its advocacy is anything but mainstream. America’s leading abortion provider has a record of opposing even the most basic protections for unborn—and born—children. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Matt Britton, and Steve Karlen take a look at five laws designed to provide these protections--and Planned Parenthood's shocking opposition.

On last week's episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we shared the BEST argument you can make when defending unborn children from the violence of abortion.  On this episode, Shawn Carney and Steve Karlen share 5 more of the best arguments you can use to defend human life whenever abortion comes up in conversation. Tune in and equip yourself to change hearts and minds!

The abortion debate is muddled with confusion. What about rape? What about incest? What about the health of the mother? What about the life of the mother? These are all real, valid concerns. They deserve answers—and they have answers. But there’s one pro-life argument that proves why EVERY abortion is wrong. On this episode, Shawn Carney and Steve Karlen share that argument and: Discuss why it's so powerful Explain how abortion supporters try to refute it How to overcome those pro-abortion objections

The abortion industry will stop at nothing to boost it's abortion sales. More than a decade ago, Planned Parenthood pioneered the webcam abortion protocol where the only doctor a woman sees prior to receiving abortion pills is seen remotely over a computer screen. The abortion industry has now moved on to mail-order abortions. And if abortion advocates get their way...they'll make abortion pills available over the counter. Some doctors are already writing prescriptions for abortion pills to women who aren't even pregnant so that the dangerous drugs will be available if a woman becomes pregnant.  On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Dr. Haywood Robinson, and Steve Karlen discuss 8 disastrous implications of making abortion pills even more widely available. 

Pro-lifers love to say that young people are pro-life.  Is it true? Or just a talking point? On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney and Steve Karlen break down a new poll that proves Gen Z isn't just pro-life--it's getting more pro-life. And many pro-abortion youths change their minds on the topic when they learn a few basic facts.  Tune in and learn why the next generation is providing hope that abortion will end!

The annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. takes place this week... ...along with the Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco, OneLife Los Angeles, the Texas Rally for Life, and many other pro-life marches, walks, and rallies across the United States as we observe the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.  On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Steve Karlen, and Robert Colquhoun discuss why you should march for life this week. They also reflect on the best memories, biggest challenges, and funniest moments at the March for Life. 

Most New Year's resolutions don't last until February... ...but a pro-life resolution can save a baby from abortion and change the culture forever. And it is more needed in 2022 than ever before! On this week's episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we share 8 pro-life New Year's resolutions that can save a mother and her baby from abortion.

The passing of our dear friend and 40 Days for Life Outreach Director Sue Thayer has left a huge hole in our hearts.  Sue was the first former abortion worker to lead a 40 Days for Life campaign--and remains the only Planned Parenthood manager to ever organize a 40 Days for Life vigil in front of her former workplace. After closing the Planned Parenthood facility in Storm Lake, Iowa, Sue went on to expose Planned Parenthood's webcam abortion scheme in state capitols across the country--and in countries around the world! On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Dr. Haywood Robinson, and Steve Karlen share their favorite memories of Sue.

Even with complete control of the federal government, 2021 was a massive failure for the abortion industry. From record numbers of lives saved by grassroots pro-life activists to effective state-level legislation, Planned Parenthood and its allies suffered loss after loss.  On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Robert Colquhoun, and Steve Karlen break down 7 reasons this year was the abortion industry's worst ever--and 3 more signs that 2022 will be just as bad!

Earlier this year, we introduced you to 10 people you meet in both Christ’s passion—and at Planned Parenthood (podcast season 6, episode 13) as well as to 7 more Biblical scenes that play out on the sidewalk (podcast season 6, episode 43).  With Christmas upon us, this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast walks through 7 scenes from Christ's Nativity that you experience praying in front of an abortion facility.

The recently heard Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case provides the best opportunity to overturn Roe v. Wade in decades... ...but it also provides an opportunity to reckon with the loss of 63 million lives to abortion since 1973. The intentional taking of human life on an industrial scale should cause us to recoil.  On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Shawn Carney, Steve Karlen, and former abortion provider Dr. Haywood Robinson reflect on America's shameful legacy of dehumanizing the least of our brothers and sisters. 

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Mississippi's challenge to Roe v. Wade Wednesday...and it couldn't have gone worse for the abortion industry. ​​​​​​​One CNN legal analyst described the hearing as "a wall-to-wall disaster" for abortion supporters. On this week's episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, General Counsel Matt Britton joins us as we break down what went wrong for Planned Parenthood--and what went right for unborn babies and their moms.

This is NOT a drill!  On December 1, the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the case that could overturn Roe v. Wade.  It's a hearing decades in the making. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, 40 Days for Life General Counsel Matt Britton joins us to discuss:  What the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case is all about Why he's confident Roe is set to fall What to make of public polling data on Roe v. Wade How YOU can make a difference It's the pro-life movement's biggest week in decades. Be part of history by praying for an end to abortion!