Life Matters

Elizabeth Kubler Ross, author of "On Death and Dying," described the inevitable 5-Stages of Grief that every individual faces, as well as the emotions of their loved ones, when dealing with a pending death. The theme of her book that to surrender to those emotions rather than grow through them is a tragic mistake. Legalizing assisted suicide is not designed for those we care for; it is to deal with those we no longer wish to care for. Air Date: N/A

The Roe v Wade decision struck down the law of all 50 states. In the decision Justice Blackmun admitted a right to an abortion was not to be found in the Constitution but instead 'emanated from a penumbra' (Latin: almost a shadow) of the Constitution. Judges who look to the Constitution will soon overturn the sweeping and controversial dismissal of human lives. Will you be ready for that? Air Date: N/A

Commissioner Johnston explains his interest in language and the significance of language carrying ideas that can have great consequences. The importance of film, entertainment, and his commentary on the Oscar Nominated science-fiction film, Arrival (2016) and it's view on language. Air Date: N/A

January of 1973 with the Supreme Court's Roe v Wade and Doe v Bolton decisions overturned every abortion regulation in every state of the United States. There have been many demonstrations and lots of emotions (one of which we 'attend' at the beginning But what were the specifics of these decisions? Every state had passed their laws as a result of Dr. Horatio Storer's efforts. He is the founder of modern Gynecology. He campaigned to pass election laws in order to to protect the child.whom he considered, 'his second patient.' Commissioner Johnston reads detailed citations from both the Roe and Doe decisions, and interviews Carol Tobias, President of National Right to Life. Air Date: 1-21-2017

Medical ethics - the Hippocratic Oath and subsequent 'rules of conduct' have prohibited the powerful knowledge of human health and anatomy from being used to kill patients. 'Once a Doctor can determine who should live and die, they becomes the most dangerous man in the state.' Christof Huefland - 1789 The great danger of physician assisted suicide has only led to abuses. Air Date: N/A

It is often asserted that one would not want to die in pain. And they don't ... the pain management is available for even the most difficult of pain. Post mortem of those who commit suicide have shown that in fact 'pain' is rarely if ever invoked as a reason for a patient to take suicidal poison. Instead it is 'autonomy' - to control things and 'go out on my own terms is the most common reason, This is an indicator of a VERY treatable condition - depression. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross outlined this attitude as being very common with terminal diagnosis - the 5 stages of depression. She urged patients and clinicians to NEVER surrender to depression, but instead receive the dynamic benefits that come from facing and walking through such depression. Air Date: N/A

You are a unique member of mankind. Your gift of life, your incredible uniqueness is the message of the pro-life movement, And if you're worthy of consideration, every human being is. You can make a difference right where you are. You can affirm the Culture of Life. You can help blunt the Culture of Death. We'll be glad to help you and get you resources, so that you can make a difference. Air Date: N/A

The right to life is  a "self-evident," observable truth. Honest, unbiased science is on the side of life. America's laws are based upon observable, self-evident truths. In order to be valid, science must exist in an ordered universe.  Roger Bacon, the fonder of 'modern science' beginning in the 1200's was indeed a Christian, but this simply gave him an affirmation that there is an order to the universe. Science (i.e. observable knowledge) is the foundation for natural law. The laws regarding abortion in the US, started coming into effect after the Civil War. Two important principles were in play. Advances in science declared that this was clearly a living human being, and the law - now 'post-slavery' - declared that ALL human beings should be protected by the law. The abortion debate is not about religion but observable scientific fact. Air Date: 1-14-2017

Understanding the Right to Life. Equipping individuals to cut through the fog surrounding the issues of Life. How to be effective in understanding and presenting the issues. Confronting and dispelling the common errors in positioning the RTL. The RTL is a simple statement regarding the relationship of human beings to government, and government's responsibility to protect their lives. Government does not give them that right to exist, it merely has a responsibility to protect that right to exist. Because of its essential nature the RTL impacts all of society. Air Date: 1-7-2017

Commissioner Johnston explains his interest in language and the significance of language, language carries ideas and ideas have great consequence. The importance of film, entertainment, social media and cultural 'clutter' is forming our ideas. Film commentary Arrival (2016). In 2017 China has announced a new and assertive round of propaganda campaign. Newspeak - the language of 1984. (PR 4:23) Air Date: N/A Podcast Exclusive.

A glimpse of what's to come in every podcast. What is the 'Right to Life - to be alive, what does it mean? Brian's background as an advocate, How the implications of an absence of the Right to Life has impacted the law, medicine, science, the arts, relationships - all of culture. What does that mean? What can we do about it? Each podcast will examine a specific aspect of Life, culture and the ongoing battle of ideas. Air Date: N/A Podcast Exclusive.