Nearly church-goer has an opinion on how often the pastor should preach about abortion. For some, abortion should be talked about every Sunday from the pulpit. For others, it's already talked about too often. So what's the right answer?!?! In today's episode, Cam breaks down the question of how often should abortion be preached about, by focusing on the question, "How is the congregation responding to the global abortion crisis?" To get connected with CCBR's team of church outreach staff, contac...
Jan 10, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 126
2023 is upon us, and while it will may be difficult to top the overturning of Roe in 2022, there is still so much that you can do to become a more effective and compassionate pro-life ambassador. In today's episode, Cam talks with Quiana Casamayor, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator for CCBR, about five valuable and manageable ways that YOU can have better conversations about abortion in 2023. To get connected with these training opportunities reach out to me at: email@prolifeguys.com...
Jan 03, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 125
2022 has been a year for the history books, with the overturning of Roe, the battle for abortion at the state level and around the world, and countless interactions across Canada through CCBR's team of staff, interns, and volunteers. In today's episode, Cam is joined by Jonathon Van Maren, Communications Director for CCBR, to break down the incredible topics, anecdotes, and statistics which are pointing towards a brighter future for Canada's pro-life movement, and the pro-life life community aro...
Dec 27, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 124
The Christmas season is filled with pro-life messages, from the nativity of our Lord born amidst tremendous uncertainty and difficulty to the family time so many are blessed to experience this time of year. In today's episode, host Cam is joined by Kevin Burke, co-founder of Rachel's Vineyard, who shares a profound message regarding the Christmas season and the experience of post-abortive mothers and fathers. This is a must-listen to episode whether you listen to it at Christmas or any other tim...
Dec 20, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 123
At some point while doing pro-life outreach you will inevitably be asked how many children you have adopted, and while it is tempting to respond with dry philosophical principles or sarcasm, it is essential that you address the deeper concern being expressed. In today's episode, Cam breaks down how we can respond with charity and clarity towards this accusation that is often levied against us while trying to save lives from a tragic and brutal end. For more PLG content go to: www.prolifeguys.com...
Dec 13, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Pieter Bos, long time co-host of The Pro-Life Guy's Podcast, returns for a fun chat about what he's been up to since transitioning away from the show this past summer. Tune in for this light-hearted episode of catching up, sports, beefs, and so much more! For more PLG podcast content, go to: www.prolifeguys.com To help us put more boots on the ground, go to: www.patreon.com/prolifeguys...
Dec 06, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 121
While pro-lifers can often engage in meaningful conversations unpacking how to best respond to the incredibly difficult situations parents are at times faced with, some times pro-lifers face sophisticated sounding pro-choice arguments which are really just terrible philosophy or biology. In this episode, Cam breaks down how to respond to arguments like: -The pre-born are just parasites -Nobody knows when life begins/the science might change -It's just a clump of cells Tune in for how to respond ...
Nov 30, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 120
For many parents, anxieties surrounding pregnancy do not swirl around the cost of diapers, but rather the social and psychological factors not easily remedied by even the most generous pro-lifer or pregnancy care centre. In today's episode, Cam talks with Lauren Loboda, founder of Pregnancy Coaching Ministries, about the role that life coaches are playing in addressing the very real concerns which many parents are faced with. For more PLG content, check out www.prolifeguys.com For more about Lau...
Nov 15, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Choice42.com 's most recent video, "The Procedure" is taking the internet by storm with more than 1,000,000 views across platforms already. In this episode, Cam sits down with Laura Klassen, director of the video and of Choice42.com , to talk about the true story portrayed in the video, the heart-wrenching reality so many medical professionals are faced with, and the immense value of quality story telling from those who oppose abortion. To watch the video, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
Nov 08, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Victim imagery has been a catalyst for facilitating social reform for over 200 years, yet questions are still raised about whether it is necessary or even appropriate. In this episode, Cam shares about how he navigated two conversations which questioned why victim imagery made sense when combatting abortion, but not for other injustices. For more from the PLG podcast go to: www.prolifeguys.com To sign up as a financial partner of the show go to: www.patreon.com/prolifeguys...
Nov 02, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Post-secondary campuses are often of the most important places for pro-lifers to have a regular presence, but there are often a lot of things that going into being effective on or around campuses. In today's episode, Cam sits down with Blaise Alleyne, Eastern Outreach Director for CCBR and long time student and student leader at the University of Toronto, Ryerson University, and probably a tonne of other campuses (the guy's a legend around most GTA campuses!), to talk about how to effectively en...
Oct 25, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 116
The intersection between pro-life education and politics is constantly present, and in today's episode, Cam continues the conversation regarding the radical constitutional challenge in Michigan by talking with Kristen Day, president of Democrats for Life, about the role pro-life Democrats and even some moderate abortion advocates can play in rejecting an amendment which would make Michigan an abortion haven in America if accepted. For more from The Pro-Life Guy's Podcast, check out www.prolifegu...
Oct 18, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 115
In what feels eerily like a Helm's Deep-esque battle for the lives of Michigan's pre-born children, Protect Life Michigan, along with a handful of other pro-life organizations and groups, have risen up to defend the state's pre-born children against Planned Parenthood and their abortion supporting millionaires. Today, Cam talks with Trevor Pollo, long time leader and team member with Protect Life Michigan, about the radical state constitutional amendment soon to be voted on which will not only s...
Oct 11, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Conversations about abortion often spark from conversations about politics, and in today's episode, Cam talks to Cameron Wilson, political coordinator for The Wilberforce Project, about the intersection of the UCP leadership and conversations about abortion. For more PLG content go to: www.prolifeguys.com For more about The Wilberforce Project go to: https://www.thewilberforceproject.ca/
Oct 04, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Pierre Poilievre is officially the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, and Scott Hayward, president and co-founder of Right Now, joins Cam to talk about what this means for pro-lifers going forward. For more about Right Now go to: www.itstartsrightnow.ca For more PLG content go to: www.prolifeguys.com To help us change more minds and save more lives go to: www.patreon.com/prolifeguys
Sep 27, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Now that we know the road map for effective conversations about abortion (see Episode 110 if you haven't already!), here are two common mistakes which pro-lifers often make (Cam included!) that we need to work to avoid to ensure the pro-life worldview is clearly communicated and accepted. Thanks (yet again!) for your patience in posting; Cam and his wife just welcomed little one number two to this side of the womb, hence no episode last week while we spent time with our new addition and helped o...
Sep 20, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Sometimes conversations about abortion can feel like you are stumbling around in the dark, somewhat randomly rolling out arguments in hopes that they will resonate with the person you are speaking with. In today's episode, Cam talks through a simple road map that you can apply in nearly every conversation you have to ensure that you connect with the person/people you are speaking with, and have an intentional plan for how you will walk with them towards the pro-life worldview. If you have questi...
Sep 07, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 110
While having conversations about abortions there are often some pretty wild accusations thrown around, including the focus of today's episode, namely, "Do pro-lifers not trust mothers to make their own health decisions?!?!". While it may be tempting to respond with one of several quick rebuttals, in today's episode Cam talks through some of the background behind this question and how to offer a clear and concise response. For more PLG content go to: www.prolifeguys.com To help us put more boots ...
Aug 30, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Even before the overturning of Roe, abortion advocates frequently responded to the proposition that society can (and should) function without abortion with varying degrees of hysteria. This has only been amplified since the Dobbs decision, and in today's episode Cam is joined by Josh Brahm of the Equal Rights Institute to talk about how to keep the conversation moving in a productive way when the person you're talking with is somewhat (or full-blown!) frantic about the idea of limiting abortion ...
Aug 19, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Sidewalk advocacy outside of abortion facilities may be one of the most familiar forms of pro-life outreach and advocacy, with pro-lifers urgently seeking to reach mothers and fathers before they enter abortion facilities. Lauren Muzyka, founder, president, and CEO of Sidewalk Advocates for Life, and her team have taken amazing strides to optimize the success of this 11th-hour ministry, and today she joins PLG host Cam Côté to talk about their approach, the support that they offer to sidewalk mi...
Aug 11, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 107
As leader of one of the largest and most influential pro-life organizations in America, Eric Scheidler joins host Cam Côté to talk about his reaction to Roe being over turned and what happens next for an organization supporting hundreds of groups around the world in educational direct action. For more about Eric and The Pro-Life Action League go to: https://prolifeaction.org/ For more PLG content go to: www.prolifeguys.com To help put more boots on the ground to change minds and save lives, go t...
Aug 02, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 106
The first, biggest step towards cultural transformation on the abortion issue is simply showing up. The next (almost as significant) step is learning effective conversational tools to have compassionate and compelling interactions with members of your society. Today, Cam catches up with Blaise Alleyne and Katie Somers to talk about how body language, word choice, and other factors influence the volume and quality of conversations you are having once you have showed up with the training necessary...
Jul 26, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 105
For almost 50 years, abortion access has been out of the hands of the American people with the Roe v. Wade decision tying the hands of state legislators, yet the Dobbs ruling from the Supreme Court has turned that on its head, putting the decisions back into the hands of the people. Today, Cam is joined by legendary pro-life leader Mark Crutcher, president of Life Dynamics, to talk about what this means for blue, red, and swing states, and what pro-lifers need to know to protect pre-born childre...
Jul 19, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 104
For many in the American (and global!) pro-life movement, the overturning of Roe vs. Wade has been almost a singular focus towards which so many have poured out a huge portion of their thought and energy, and with this terrible ruling finally being overturned, many are now wondering, "What happens next?!?". In today's episode, Cam catches up with Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, to talk about this exciting win and what comes next for the global pro-life movement. Find us ...
Jul 13, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 103
With the recent fall of Roe vs. Wade, the future of many states, and ultimately many lives, will be dictated by how churches will respond to the opportunity to make an even greater difference than before for the protection of innocent little girls and boys. In today's episode, Cam talks with Samuel Green, President and General Legal Counsel for Reason for Life, about how church leaders can make a concise and compelling Biblical case for life that will resonate with their congregations, as well a...
Jun 28, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Today will go down in history as one of the most pivotal days in the global abortion conversation, with the Supreme Court of the United States striking down the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision through their Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling officially released this morning. What does this mean for Canada, and Canada's pro-life movement though? Cam quickly breaks down a few considerations that Canadian pro-lifers and others around the world should bear in mind on this historic day and...
Jun 24, 2022•14 min
While it can be tempting to think of the Sexual Revolution and our current culture war in purely abstract terms, it is a real struggle with countless real victims. Join host Cam Côté as he sits down with Jonathon Van Maren, host of The Van Maren Show, to talk about some of the historical factors and pressures which have pushed many towards embracing abortion as a "necessary evil." For Jonathon's book "The Culture War" go to: https://prolifeguys.com/shop/ Find us on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/c/...
Jun 21, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 101
With the Dobbs v. Jackson Whole Health decision coming down from the Supreme Court in the next few weeks, Cam Côté catches up with Mark Harrington, founder and executive director of Created Equal, to talk safety and security for pro-life organizations as we await this landmark ruling. Find more content at: www.prolifeguys.com https://www.youtube.com/c/TheProLifeGuysPodcast/featured www.patreon.com/prolifeguys p.s. Thank you all for helping us get to 100 episodes!...
Jun 14, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 100
After almost two years of podcasting, 99 PLG episodes plus almost 75 more HPLM and Pulse episodes, and countless memorably interviews, Pieter Bos is moving on from The Pro-Life Guys Podcast. Pieter will certainly be dearly missed on the program, so please join Pieter and Cam one more time for Pieter's final episode as they reminisce on the last two years, the memories and friends made, and the exciting plans for continuing to grow and improve The Pro-Life Guys Podcast moving forward. For more ab...
Jun 07, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 99
As pro-lifers around the world await news on whether Roe vs. Wade has been overturned or upheld, more and more conversations feature questions about what will happen to mothers who have chosen abortion in the past, or may choose abortion in the future. Today, Pieter and Cam unpack how to concisely and compassionately navigate such conversations, as well the principles you should know going into these conversations. For more Pro-Life Guys content, check out: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheProLifeGu...
Jun 02, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 98
