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Being Pro Life

We are back to monthly as of March of 2023. We cover varying topics that fall under the category of respecting human life. This includes topics related to abortion, assisted suicide, religious freedom, capital punishment, immigration and persons with disabilities. Each episode features an interview with someone personally involved in the issue and a call to action on how to get involved.

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Being Pro Life: Walking With Moms in Need

Bob talks with Chris Tonnis and Gina Schrand on their work with the USCCB Ministry Walking with Moms in Need, and how they help supplement the work of pregnancy care centers to reach out to those who need a little help taking care of their children. Support the show

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Being Pro Life: Stillbirth and the Grieving Process

Bob talks with Matthew Efird on the profound story of his son Noah, who lived 57.5 hours after being born with trisomy 13, and how their family's faith carried them through unimaginable grief with the mantra "even though we will." Discover powerful lessons on being truly present, supporting those who grieve, and finding hope when circumstances change but God's character remains constant. Support…

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Being Pro Life: Abortion and Down Syndrome

Bob talks with Ann Poirier, mother of a child with Down Syndrome and board member of Gigi’s Playhouse in Cincinnati about having a child with Down Syndrome, and how to better educate the public so that people do not consider abortion to be a solution to knowing your child will have Down Syndrome. Support the show

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Being Pro Life: The Patient Protection Act

Bob talks with Ohio Representative Adam Mathews about HB324, the Patient Protection Act, which requires in-person visits with a provider before and after receiving medication, if that medication has a 5% or greater likelihood of serious side effects such as organ failure, hemorrhaging and death. This law would require in-person as well as follow-up visits for the safety of women taking the…

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Being Pro Life: Haitian Immigrants in Springfield

Bob talks with Patrick Joseph, a Haitian national living in Springfield, Ohio, on his legal work status in the U.S. and the removal of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants, potentially sending tens or hundreds of thousands of Haitians back to Haiti while the country still has no operating government. Support the show

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Being Pro Life: The Problem with IVF

Bob talks with Dr. Joe Zalot, Director of Education for the National Catholic Bioethics Center, about In-Vitro Fertilization, the theological and ethical problems with the process, and what help there is for couples facing infertility that are not only ethical, but more effective and less costly. Support the show

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Being Pro Life: No State Funded Death

Bob talks with Will Kuehnle, Associate Director for the Ohio Catholic Conference, about a bill to prohibit public funding for lethal drugs for abortion or assisted suicide, as well as abolishing the death penalty outright in Ohio. Support the show

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Being Pro Life: Poor Prenatal Diagnosis

Bob talks with Wayne Topp about his wife’s pregnancy, the poor prenatal diagnosis of his son, Felix, and the faith-filled journey he and his wife took to trust God and not take the advice of doctors to abort. Support the show

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Being Pro Life: Miracle Mikey

Bob talks with Daniel Schachle about his wife’s pregnancy and the miraculous healing of his son “Miracle Mikey” in utero, which led to the beatification of Blessed Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus. Support the show

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Being Pro Life: The Beauty of Open Adoption

Bob talks with Terri Marcroft about her path to choosing adoption, the misconceptions about open adoption and why adoption should be considered a good and viable option for unplanned pregnancy. Terri is founder of Unplanned Good, a non-profit that promotes adoption. Support the show

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