40 Days For Life Podcast

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 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.

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 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). 

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-lifers can apply them as we pray for an end to abortion.

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 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 of ALL human beings. 

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 episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we provide you with 8 Steps to Finish Lent Strong.

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-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.

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 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.

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 Podcast, we share how to do just that.

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 NOT pro-life. But each tells us something about abortion.

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 more than two thirds of women who’ve had abortions didn’t want to.

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 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 with more women seeking help at pregnancy help centers. 

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 40 Days for Life Podcast, we share some of the most unusual things we’ve witnessed at a 40 Days for Life vigil.

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 left the abortion facility because an abortion worker's or abortion supporter's efforts to counteract your peaceful presence backfired. 

Recently, 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.  

No 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.

The 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 Jesus Christ and at Planned Parenthood. AND we'll share our favorite Christmas movies to get you into the spirit of the season!

Abortion 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 discuss the attack on Abortion Pill Reversal.

There 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.