On this episode of Humans of the Pro-Life Movement, host Pieter is joined by Vanessa Otten, Eastern Outreach Director for the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform, to talk about her work in the movement and to hear some of her stories of minds changed. 🤝 Become a patron to support the work of equipping pro-lifers to be effective and winsome advocates for the pre-born at https://patreon.com/prolifeguys.
May 13, 2021•15 min
Abortion juggernaut Planned Parenthood has published a wide variety of video content on their YouTube channel, ranging from intentionally vague to wildly inaccurate. Join Pieter and Cam as they break down Planned Parenthood's most viewed video entitled "How Do You Get Pregnant?" Watch the video for yourself here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n04NPtZI4QQ&t=1s Join our Patreon team here www.patreon.com/prolifeguys....
May 11, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Welcome to The PULSE (April 2021), a monthly round-up of abortion-related news told from a pro-life perspective. On this episode, we discuss the following: 1:11 – Justin Trudeau’s neo-colonialism disguised as foreign aid 5:06 – Canadian Conservative leader opposes sex-selective abortion ban 9:42 – FDA approves mail order abortions 15:36 – UN pushes Dominican Republic to decriminalize abortion 18:32 – Abortion activist dies from her “dream” abortion 22:37 – Irish doctors training to perform Dilat...
May 06, 2021•37 min
While many conversations focus on bad science which suggests pre-born humans are some how not living members of the human species, some times pro-lifers face bad philosophical arguments which suggest that not all humans should get human rights, particularly not the human right to not be killed. Join Pieter and Cam as they talk about how to respond when someone accepts the humanity of pre-born children, but suggests that they're not "persons" and therefore don't get human rights. To join our Patr...
May 04, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 41
This week, host Cam is joined by Mark Penninga, the founder and Executive Director of the Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA) Canada, to talk about his role in launching and leading one of the most active pro-life lobbying organizations in Canada. Learn more about ARPA Canada here: https://arpacanada.ca/ Become a patron to support the work of equipping pro-lifers to be effective and winsome advocates for the pre-born at https://patreon.com/prolifeguys/ ....
Apr 29, 2021•18 min
On this episode, Cam and Pieter talk to Josh Kappes, Vice-President of Love Life. Josh served as a pastor for 17 years before his life was interrupted by the tragic truth of abortion and being exposed to a clear plan and vision for how the Church can end the #1 moral issue of our day. He has been with Love Life since 2018 and is working to awaken and activate the Church in America. Learn more about Love Life at https://lovelife.org/America/. Become a patron to support the work of equipping pro-l...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Political change on abortion is vital, and contrary to popular belief, can happen at all levels of government. On this episode of Humans of the Pro-Life Movement, host Cam Côté sits down with Cam Wilson, Political Coordinator for The Wilberforce Project, to talk about how political change of abortion is possible and realistic in the province of Alberta. 🌐 Learn more about The Wilberforce Project at https://www.thewilberforceproject.ca/ . 🤝 Become a patron to support the work of equipping pro-l...
Apr 22, 2021•11 min
Basically everyone thinks it's wrong to kill a baby girl before she's born simply because she's a baby girl, yet there is absolutely nothing legally preventing these little girls from being killed in Canada. Cathay Wagantall, Member of Parliament for the Canadian federal riding of Yorkton-Melville, is trying to change this through her private members bill C-233: The Sex Selective Abortion Act. She joins Pieter and Cam in this episode to talk about her goals for this bill, evidence for sex select...
Apr 20, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 39
🎙️ On this episode of Humans of the Pro-Life Movement, Cam sits down with pro-life activist Rachel Miclat. After a year of missionary work, Rachel spent several years recruiting, training and mentoring volunteers in pro-life outreach, before turning her efforts towards mobilizing churches and church leaders to join the fight for life. 🌐 Learn more about the Study Series Rachel developed here: https://www.endthekilling.ca/study-series/. 🤝 Become a patron to support the work of equipping pro-li...
Apr 15, 2021•12 min
“The pre-born are just parasites.” “You must be against the death penalty as well.” “You are so judgmental.” Have you ever heard these phrases as you spent time on the streets? Join Cam and Pieter to learn the best way to respond to these statements as you talk to others about the injustice of abortion. Join our Online Action Team in effectively engaging the culture in compassionate and thought provoking conversations about abortion: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RCu-S0MMQTTrF16kyKHNyNWSaUBPd...
Apr 13, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 38
On this episode of Humans of the Pro-Life Movement, Pieter sits down with Austrian pro-life activist Manuela Steiner. Manuela is one of the founding members of Pro-Life Europe, an organization building the pro-life movement throughout Europe. We talk about how Manuela became active in the movement and about the work she does throughout the continent. 🌐 Learn more about Pro-Life Europe at https://prolifeeurope.org/ . 🎥 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ePiw2qewytk ....
Apr 08, 2021•27 min
Does your pastor or priest talk about abortion too often? Not often enough? Have you ever wondered why Christians are so committed to combatting abortion? Join host Cam Côté as he talks with Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director for Priests for Life, about these and other common questions regarding the role Christians and Christian leaders play in making abortion unthinkable. For more about Fr. Frank and Priests for Life, check out www.endabortion.us . Also consider checking out http://pregnancyce...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Welcome to The PULSE (March 2021), a monthly round-up of abortion-related news told from a pro-life perspective. Headlines: 1) Pro-life success at the Conservative Party of Canada Convention; 2) Twins born alive were refused medical care in Edmonton, Alberta; 3) Arkansas passes a near-total abortion ban; 4) Jersey removes their one-week waiting period for abortions; 5) The UK government is pressuring Northern Ireland to provide abortion access; 6) We hear a new pro-abortion slogan that demands, ...
Apr 01, 2021•32 min
Lila Rose started Live Action in her parents living room at age 15, and since that time Live Action has grown to become one of the leading national pro-life and human rights organizations in America, dedicated to ending abortion and inspiring a culture that respects and defends life. We talk to Lila about how she got involved in the movement, how she went undercover and what she learned about the abortion industry, how they tried to threaten her for her findings, and more. You don't want to miss...
Mar 30, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Episode 10: Humans of the Pro-Life Movement – Exploring the lives of those who defend the defenceless. Host Cameron Côté talks with Rebecca Cooper, High School and Young Adults for Life Coordinator, about her work equipping and mentoring others to be defenders of the pre-born. To find out more about Protect Life Michigan and their upcoming Benefit Dinner, check out https://www.protectlifemi.org/ . You can also find this episode on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , or your f...
Mar 25, 2021•19 min
Formal debate between a CCBR speaker (Maaike Rosendal) and a retired late-term abortion provider (Dr. Fraser Fellows)? Yes please!!! Join Cam and fellow CCBR staffer Blaise Alleyne as they break down the most recent bout between these two proponents of the pro-life and pro-abortion worldviews respectively, while also sharing how you can make similar points in your own conversations! Watch the debate here: https://youtu.be/cuDHoZSk0V0 . Find Christopher Kaczor's book "Ethics of Abortion" here htt...
Mar 23, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Episode 9: Humans of the Pro-Life Movement – Exploring the lives of those who defend the defenceless. Host Cameron Côté talks with Alex vande Bruinhorst, CCBR's Western Internship Director, about his journey to working full time in the pro-life movement, and why you should apply to be a part of CCBR's summer internships. You can also find this episode on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , or your favourite podcast catcher . Become a patron to support the work of equipping pr...
Mar 18, 2021•20 min
Many of us have heard the argument that one of the benefits of legalized abortion is that it contributes to a lower crime rate. Popularized by the book Freakonomics , the authors examine evidence that shows that while there are many factors to the drop in crime, the most notable is abortion. As pro-lifers, we can see through this clearly, but how do we respond to someone who says this on the streets? Join Cam and Pieter as they share how to effectively engage with abortion supporters so that the...
Mar 16, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Episode 8: Humans of the Pro-Life Movement - Exploring the lives of those who defend the defenceless. Host Cam talks with Catherine Eberhardt, Executive Director of Windsor Against Abortion, about her journey from CCBR intern to launching and leading her own local pro-life initiative. Become a patron to support the work of equipping pro-lifers to be effective and winsome advocates for the pre-born at https://patreon.com/prolifeguys/ ....
Mar 11, 2021•22 min
With far more people working full time to abort humans than there are working full time to protect humans from abortion, the pro-life movement is in urgent need of women and men to dedicate their time and energy towards making abortion unthinkable. Join Pieter and Cam as they share why a CCBR internship is a perfect way to change minds, save lives, and see what it's like working full time in the pro-life movement. Apply before March 20th, 2021 to be a CCBR summer intern here https://www.endtheki...
Mar 09, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Welcome to THE PULSE (January 2021), a monthly round-up of world news told from a pro-life perspective. THE PULSE is a project of The Pro-Life Guys Podcast. Headlines: 1) 1:05 - Texas Satanists seek to protect abortion by calling it a religious liberty 2) 5:29 - The "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protections Act" fails to pass in the US Senate 3) 10:03 - A proposed Tennessee law would allow fathers to protect their children from abortion 4) 12:45 - Rush Limbaugh's anti-abortion legacy 5) 14:45 -...
Mar 04, 2021•23 min
Pieter and Cam round up some pro-abortion comments and show how they would respond to the abortion justifications on the streets. Listen in to hear some example dialogues and learn effective conversation tools and tactics you can use when you are in conversations with people about abortion. Become a patron of The Pro-Life Guys Podcast and receive some cool perks at https://patreon.com/prolifeguys/. Apply to be a CCBR summer intern here https://www.endthekilling.ca/internships/ Apply to join The ...
Mar 02, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Episode 7: Humans of the Pro-Life Movement - Exploring the lives of those who defend the defenceless. Host Cam talks with Tim Scatliff, Director of Manitoba Life's Vision, about how he is fighting abortion in his retirement years. Become a patron to support the work of equipping pro-lifers to be effective and winsome advocates for the pre-born at https://patreon.com/prolifeguys/ .
Feb 25, 2021•42 min
Join us for part 2 of our conversation about Ireland's pro-life legacy. Ireland's 8th Ammendment, added to their constitution in 1983, is responsible for saving over 250,000 pre-born children from being killed by abortion. Join Pieter and Cam as they talk with Niamh Uí Bhriain, Executive Director of Irelands' Life Institiute, and Jonathon Van Maren, author of Patriots: The Untold Story of Ireland's Pro-Life Movement, about the life-saving work of the Irish pro-life movement. Purchase Patriots: T...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Episode 6: Humans of the Pro-Life Movement - Exploring the lives of those who defend the defenceless. Host Pieter sits down with Ellie Bartsch, president of London Against Abortion, to talk about her experiences fighting abortion.
Feb 18, 2021•23 min
Ireland's 8th Amendment, added to their constitution in 1983, is responsible for saving over 250,000 pre-born children from being killed by abortion. Join Pieter and Cam as they talk with Niamh Uí Bhriain, Executive Director of Irelands' Life Institute, and Jonathon Van Maren, author of Patriots: The Untold Story of Ireland's Pro-Life Movement, about the life-saving work of the Irish pro-life movement. Purchase Patriots: The Untold Story of Ireland's Pro-Life Movement by Jonathon Van Maren at ht...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Episode 5: Humans of the Pro-Life Movement - Exploring the lives of those who defend the defenseless. Host Cam chats with Aisling Goodison, Director of Training and Development for CBR UK, about taking on the UK abortion industry and what it's like working full time to save pre-born babies across the pond!
Feb 11, 2021•40 min
Abortion advocates often suggest that abortion is a simple procedure which doesn't warrant any additional thought or reflection. Join Pieter and Cam as they talk with Dr. Kathi Aultman, a retired obstetrician and gynecologist who performed hundreds of abortions early in her career before becoming pro-life. She'll share about her journey from an abortionist to a pro-life ambassador, and describe exactly what happens during an abortion procedure. Learn more about the Charlotte Lozier Institute: ht...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Welcome to THE PULSE (January 2021), a monthly round-up of world news told from a pro-life perspective. THE PULSE is a project of The Pro-Life Guys Podcast. Let us know what you think in the comments! You can also find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W4JpSvP_NhY Headlines: 1) Thailand Moves Closer to Legalizing Abortion (0:40 – 2:19); 2) SCOTUS Vacates Lower Court Ruling on the Essentiality of Abortion (2:19 – 4:50); 3) Battle Over Abortion Continues in Argentina (4:50 – 11:26); 4) Goo...
Feb 05, 2021•28 min
The violinist argument, first presented by Dr. Judith Jarvis Thomson in an article entitled "A Defense of Abortion" published in the journal Philosophy & Public Affairs" in 1971, has long been an argument echoed by abortion advocates and responded to by pro-lifers. Join Pieter and Cam as they walk through the core problems of Dr. Thomson's argument, and how to best respond when you hear it presented in conversation. To help us change more minds and save more lives, check out our Patreon page...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 28