Right to Life Radio
662 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 58 ratingsThis is the podcast for Right to Life of Central California's weekly, pro-life radio show, broadcast every Saturday from 9-10 AM on Power Talk FM 96.7 and AM 1400 in Fresno. Our host (and RLCC executive director) John Gerardi gives all the latest news on the pro-life movement in Fresno, throughout California, and nationally. Subscribe today!
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#96: Listener Mail - Violence, Parasites and Feminism
May 07, 2010 13:05 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBListener Mail Questions: "Can you discuss the facts surrounding abortion-related violence? What do you think of the AbortionViolence.com website?" 2: "How should we react when the other side calls the fetus a "parasite," and do you think this is a more common pro-choice argument lately?" 3: "The argument that pro-lifers are anti-women is based on anti-feminist principles!"
#95: Walter Hoye takes on the Life Report Questionnaire
May 04, 2010 10:47 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBHighlight: In response to the question, "how should pro-lifers interact with those who are pro-abortion-choice," Walter brings in his personal experiences outside the abortion facility in his answer.
BONUS: Behind the Scenes Moment from #94: Nailing the Ending
April 27, 2010 12:37 - 17 seconds - 264 KBThis was our first attempt at sticking to a strict time format where the closing music came on automatically and we had to wrap up before the voice over comes on. Listen to what REALLY happened when we nailed the ending perfectly.
BONUS: Behind the Scenes Moment from #94: Preshow Meeting
April 27, 2010 12:37 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBJosh tries to keep everyone focused as he leads a brief show meeting about the future plans of Life Report becoming a TV show. He coaches the team in not going on tangents and how to handle the new 28 minute format. This is only interesting if you're a die hard fan and want to get a peek behind the curtains of our show.
#94: How do You Know When to Let a Conversation About Abortion Die?
April 27, 2010 12:35 - 28 minutes - 26 MBIn the main body of today's episode, Josh shares a story about a conversation he had with a stranger about abortion, and asks the question, did he handle the situation correctly, or should he have pushed the issue further? We discuss the topic of, "how can pro-lifers talk about this issue with strangers without being weird?" Also, "what are some nonverbal cues for people to watch out for when they're talking with someone?" Before the story, Josh plays some "foley" sound effects he recently r...
DELETED SCENE from #93: Kyle talks about the effectiveness of post-abortive women reaching out on campus
April 16, 2010 10:11 - 4 minutes - 7.82 MBKyle talks about the effectiveness of post-abortive women reaching out on campus. More deleted scenes at http://prolifepodcast.net/deletedscenes/index.html.
BONUS: Behind the Scenes Moment from #93: Kyle's in trouble...
April 16, 2010 10:08 - 52 seconds - 1.58 MBListen to what really happened after the episode was over! Liz goes after Kyle for not backing her up in the debate. Kyle finds out what happens when you don't side with your fiancee. :D More BTS moments at http://prolifepodcast.net/bts/index.html.
#93: "War Stories" Cont. / Ineffective Biblical Arguments Against Abortion
April 16, 2010 10:02 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBKyle tells another story from campus about defusing situations, and understanding how to handle administrations that infringe upon constitutional rights. After the break, Josh shares a story and discusses effective vs. ineffective biblical arguments against abortion. The controversial question comes up: "Are Jeremiah 1:5 and Psalm 139 effective verses to make a biblical against abortion? If not, what would be more effective passages?" Finally we again have some disagreement on the show over t...
#92 - "War Stories" from Justice For All at KSU & GA Tech
April 06, 2010 13:34 - 47 minutes - 86.9 MBTopics you'll hear us talk about: - Defusing situations - Communicating graciously - How to follow on the feet of a more ‘abrasive’ situation. (Working as a team to meet people where they are and build common ground even when on hostile ground) - Triage, and how that relates to "life of the mother" circumstances - Finding common ground - Responding to religious pluralism ("all paths lead to the same God") - Responding to hardcore moral relativism
BONUS: Behind the Scenes Moment from #91: "Razzing Kyle"
March 30, 2010 11:07 - 17 seconds - 259 KBYou can probably tell that we have a lot of fun with each other while recording these shows. Often times, the most fun we have is while we're NOT recording. More BTS moments at http://prolifepodcast.net/bts/index.html
#91: How Should Pro-Lifers Discuss the Health Care Bill with their Friends?
March 30, 2010 11:05 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBAfter an exciting announcement about a few of our co-hosts, we get into a discussion about the health care bill. A lot of wonderful pro-lifer advocates have already been talking about what's in the bill, and how pro-lifers should respond to it, and we link to some of the best below. So instead of doing the same thing, I decided to have a side discussion I haven't heard other people talking about: how can we effectively talk about this bill without coming across to some as jerks who don't care...
RADIO INTERVIEW: Josh Brahm on Immaculate Heart Radio
March 25, 2010 10:15 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBJosh Brahm was recently interviewed by Immaculate Heart Radio's "Gift of Life" program. The show has an estimated audience of one million listeners, and the topics included, "why did you start a podcast in the first place;" "what topics do you often speak on;" "what do you think about Planned Parenthood;" and "why are churches not more involved in ending abortion?"
#90: Interview: David Bereit, 40 Days For Life
March 23, 2010 09:41 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBBefore answering the Life Report Questionnaire, David Bereit of 40 Days for Life offers his thoughts on the most effective ways to do sidewalk counseling. Highlight: David provides a very thoughtful response to Josh's question about the pros and cons of using graphic visuals outside of abortion facilities.
#89 - Walter Hoye on What REALLY Happened Last Year / Walter Responds to YOUR Questions!
March 11, 2010 15:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBWalter Hoye joins Josh in the studio to discuss his story from last year, when he was arrested for sidewalk counseling in front of an Oakland abortion facility. After the break, Walter responds to questions sent in from Life Report fans!
#88: Steve Wagner on Common Ground, Outdated Pro-Life Terms and More!
March 02, 2010 10:52 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBTopics: - Steve's book, "Common Ground Without Compromise;" - The difficulties of dialoguing with people online; - Why we shouldn't use the terms "biogenesis" and "brainwaves" anymore; - Why it takes so much time and effort to communicate well with those that are different from us; - Steve's thoughts on the personhood versus incrementalism debate, how BOTH sides have sophisticated arguments, and how they should treat each other.
BLOOPER: Kyle Can't Say "Forsyth"
February 23, 2010 12:53 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBFrom today's Link of the Week recording session.
#87 - Superbowl Ad Conclusion / Scott Brown Debate
February 23, 2010 11:48 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBJosh, Kyle and Jon conclude their discussion of the infamous Superbowl ad. Was it "pro-life enough," or was it masterfully innocent? After the break, they talk about pro-life voting guidelines, particularly as it relates to the controversial election of Scott Brown in Massachusetts, a pro-abortion-choice Republican.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Josh Brahm on KRDU
February 18, 2010 13:24 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBAfter giving Josh a hard time for not coming on his station often enough, Ken Adams asks Josh about the podcast, as well as the murder of Dr. Tiller, the use of "new media" in the pro-life movement, faulty pro-life arguments, how to have effective dialogues with pro-abortion-choice people, and Fresno Right to Life's upcoming Walkathon fundraiser.
#86: That Superbowl Ad (Alt. title: "Watching NOW get PWNED in the Media")
February 16, 2010 10:43 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIt's a testosterone-packed podcast with Josh, Kyle and Jon discussing the whole Superbowl Ad controversy! Just HOW insane was the reaction of the National Organization of Women on this one? Did the Tim Tebow ad venture into the problems Josh had with the "Imagine the Potential" CatholicVote ads from his infamous debate with Jon last year? These questions are definitively answered in this episode.
#84: One of the Most Important News Stories of 2009 / Listener Mail
February 02, 2010 11:08 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBJosh starts the show by telling one of the most important news stories of 2009 for pro-lifers to be aware of. After the break, we respond to some listener mail in response to a recent discussion on pro-life voting guidelines.
BLOOPERS from Episode 85
February 02, 2010 11:06 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBI've always loved the bloopers compilations on DVD's, so I figured, why not do the same thing for a radio show? If you enjoy the fact that we don't always sound intelligent in the making of our show, then you're going to love this. To listen to more bloopers, go to http://prolifepodcast.net/bloopers/index.html.
#85: Listener Mail - Bumper Stickers, Morning After Pills, PETA & Cloning
February 02, 2010 11:06 - 46 minutes - 43 MBJosh, Liz and Carrie respond to listener emails and a voicemail in one of the funniest episodes we've recorded in months!
#83: Interview: Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com
January 19, 2010 10:10 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBSteven Ertelt, Founder and Editor of LifeNews.com takes on the Life Report Questionnaire and comments on the growing "personhood movement." Highlight: Steven's careful responses to question #4 were excellent, and added some thoughts we haven't heard on this show yet.
BLOOPERS from #82
January 13, 2010 12:07 - 29 seconds - 448 KBI've always loved the behind the scenes and bloopers specials on DVD's, so I figured, why not do the same thing for a podcast? If you enjoy the fact that we don't always sound intelligent in the making of our show, then you're going to love this. To listen and watch more bloopers, go to ProLifePodcast.net/bloopers/index.html.
DELETED SCENES from #82
January 13, 2010 12:05 - 2 minutes - 2.11 MBI'm working hard to keep our episodes down to 30 minutes, or slightly more if needed. Every once in a while I cut sections of episodes only for time purposes, and these are a few examples of that.
#82 - Listener Mail: Non-Religious Arguments, Our First Voicemails, Post-Abortion Recovery and More!
January 12, 2010 14:23 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB1: A response to our continuing discussion around whether there are good non-religious arguments for grounding for pro-life point of view. 2: Voicemail on same topic. 3: An email to Carrie asking for her perspective on responding to those that say men shouldn’t talk about abortion. 4: "Isn’t pro-life a liberal view, since liberals stand up for the little guy?" 5: A thought about Planned Parenthood and the assault that took place there last Fall.
#81: Interview: Steve Wagner, Justice For All - PART 2
December 15, 2009 10:50 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBSteve Wagner, Director of Training at Justice For All finishes the Life Report Questionnaire. This is part 2 of the interview, where Steve answered the last 4 questions.
#80: Interview: Steve Wagner, Justice For All - PART 1
December 08, 2009 14:09 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBSteve Wagner, Director of Training at Justice For All takes on the Life Report Questionnaire. This is part 1 of the interview, where Steve answered the first 5 questions.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Josh Brahm in Trinidad (Secular Station)
December 03, 2009 11:04 - 44 minutes - 41 MBJosh was in Trinidad this last weekend doing a speaking tour. We'll be posting audio from some of his speeches and interviews over the next month, to help make up for less podcasts until January. In this radio interview, Josh discusses common ground, good versus faulty pro-life arguments, comparing Trinidad's situation with the United States as regards to abortion, and responding to the main arguments International Planned Parenthood is making for legalizing abortion in Trinidad. After the s...
#79: How to Activate the Church and Responding to Critics - Special Guests: Lila Rose & David Schmidt from Live Action
November 25, 2009 11:24 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBLila Rose and David Schmidt from Live Action join Josh and Jon to discuss the current state of the pro-life movement and how to activate your church. After the break Josh quotes Live Action's critics, giving Lila and David a chance to respond. It was a great interview.
#78: Worst From Both Sides of the Assault YouTube Debate; Responding to Moral Relativism
November 04, 2009 10:35 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBWe finish our discussion of the often terrible ways that both sides of the abortion debate have responded to the YouTube video of the assault at 40 Days for Life. Josh has a new tactic he uses with pro-lifers acting like jerks on YouTube, and he tells all in this episode. We also cover some basic dialogue tools you can use when responding to moral relativism. We've never covered that on this podcast before, but this is something pro-lifers come across a lot when discussing abortion, and you n...
#77: Pro-Lifer Assaulted at Planned Parenthood; Local Media Ignores Story
October 27, 2009 10:40 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBThe Life Report team talks about the assault that happened at our Fresno 40 Days for Life campaign! We play audio from the assault, Carrie offers her perspective as a post-abortive counselor of the perpetrator's motives, and then we discuss the lack of media coverage before talking about the response from both sides of the debate on YouTube! Josh has a challenging question to ask pro-lifers, as well as pro-abortion-choice people at the end of the episode. Related links at http://blog.prolifep...
DELETED SCENE from #76: Liz is a Jerk and Josh is a Musical Snob
October 20, 2009 15:07 - 2 minutes - 4.1 MBI'm working hard to keep our episodes down to 30 minutes, or slightly more if needed. Every once in a while I cut sections of episodes only for time purposes, and this is an example of that. This was the beginning of the 2nd break, that just went too long, so I cut it.
#76: Responding to Pro-Choice Video: "Pro-Life Lies" - Part 9
October 20, 2009 15:02 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBIt's part 9 of the continuing series responding to Kenna's pro-choice video: "Pro-Life Lies." The video lists 55 "pro-life lies" she's heard, and in this series, we're responding to them all! (And pro-lifers are often surprised by our stance on some of these...) In this episode, we respond to the statements: "Back alley abortions are a myth;" "Illegalizing abortion will prevent it;" "Women should have babies if the sex was consensual;" "Abortion means less gay people."
#75: Listener Mail - Responding to Rape Arguments
October 13, 2009 11:06 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBJosh, Liz and Kyle respond to a listener mail question regarding appropriate and effective responses to the question, "what if she was raped." We tackled this question in Episode 43, but we add some new thoughts that we didn't cover before, which took a surprise turn at the end that may have you in tears...Relevant links at the website.
#74: Interview: Lila Rose, Live Action
October 05, 2009 17:24 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBLila Rose, President of Live Action takes on the Life Report Questionnaire. Highlight: Lila's reaction when she hears me use the term "pro-abortion-choice." Hilarious.
#73 - Listener Mail: Are Pro-Lifers Anti-Woman?
September 29, 2009 10:47 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBListener Mail: #1: Response to our discussion on grounding pro-life beliefs through Judeo-Christian worldview. #2: Talking points to use when someone calls pro-lifers "anti-women."
#72: Debate Over an Inflammatory Pro-Life Article
September 22, 2009 12:24 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBIt's time for another Life Report debate! Josh brings an inflammatory pro-life article to the table for discussion, not realizing that Carrie actually likes this article! A discussion of the merits and possible hazards of an article like this are considered and debated in this episode.
#71: Interview: Kristan Hawkins, Students for Life
September 15, 2009 12:46 - 33 minutes - 31 MBKristan Hawkins, Executive Director of Students for Life of America takes on the Life Report Questionnaire.
#70: What About Abortion for Special Needs Babies?
September 08, 2009 11:52 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBJosh, Liz, Carrie and Jon address the issue of aborting special-needs babies in today's show. The discussion stems from a blog entry Josh found by a mother who's doctor assumed she'd abort her baby girl when several markers for Down Syndrome were found in her prenatal tests. Josh closes the episode by asking a challenging question to pro-lifers, AND a challenging question to pro-abortion-choicers.
#69: Listener Mail: What Should Pro-Lifers Do if Giuliani Runs Against Obama in 2012?
September 01, 2009 08:28 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBJosh, Liz, Carrie & Kyle respond to listener emails that have been piling up lately. You may be surprised by our response to question #3, but please listen to our arguments before making up your mind. Listener Mail: - Comment on "pro-life lies" series. - Listener found an ethics book that comments on sex-selection for IVF embryos. - "What should pro-lifers do politically if Rudy Giuliani is nominated in the 2012 election to run against Obama?"
Behind The Scenes Audio: Recording the New "Pro-Life Celebrity Interview" Intro
August 28, 2009 09:19 - 7 minutes - 6.45 MBListen to Jason Tatham recording the new "british" voice-over for the Pro-Life Celebrity Interview shows. After doing a few takes, Jason goes on to say the line with the following accents: Irish, Cockney, French, Scottish, Texan, Virginian AND Russian!
#68: Interview: Jay Watts, Life Training Institute
August 25, 2009 09:58 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBJay Watts, Vice-President of Development and Communications of Life Training Institute takes on the Life Report Questionnaire. Highlight: In response to question #9, Jay talks about the need for pro-lifers to be culturally relevant. Right before we recorded this interview, I had been debating my wife Hannah about whether we should include "silly" questions like #1 and #2, and Jay says Hannah's right because people need to know that pro-lifers are like them. We watch movies. We're not weirdos....
#67: SPECIAL REPORT: What's REALLY Going On with Abortion and Health Care Reform?
August 18, 2009 12:22 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBLINKS AT BLOG.PROLIFEPODCAST.NET Josh and Jon sat down yesterday to address the abortion/health care debate, using, get ready for this, facts and sound reason only. Would abortion be covered in the public option health insurance even if the word "abortion" is not included? (Yes.) Has Planned Parenthood been disingenuous in their talking points on the issue? (Yes.) Have any pro-lifers (hint: Sarah Palin) exaggerated any of their claims on this issue? (Yes.) What about the Capps Amendment comp...
#66: Youth Pastor & Student Discuss Josh's New Presentation: "The Devil's Advocate"
August 11, 2009 09:20 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBJeff Zimmerman, Junior High Youth Pastor at The Bridge Church brings one of his students to join Josh and Kyle in today's podcast. They're discussing a new presentation "experiment" Josh has been doing around Fresno called "The Devil's Advocate," where the youth pastor introduces Josh to the student group as a pro-choice person, and Josh debates the youth for 10-20 minutes. It is only then that the youth pastor stands up, and informs the students that Josh is actually a full-time pro-life adv...
#65: iPod Winner; Josh Was Wrong & What Terms Should Pro-Lifers Use in the Abortion Debate?
August 04, 2009 13:14 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBThe iPod winner is announced; we were included in OnlineBibleColleges list of "100 Incredibly Inspiring Christian Blogs;" Josh may have been wrong for nitpicking about the term "moment or fertilization" AND we discuss the use of the terms "pro-abortion," "pro-choice" and "pro-life." Relevant links at blog.prolifepodcast.net.
#64: Listener Mail - Post-Roe Punishments and Stuff
July 28, 2009 10:59 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThe Life Report team responds to listener emails that have been piling up lately. Listener Mail: 1. Responses to CatholicVote.org debate (from episode 58) 2. Responses to article condemning women for regretting their abortions (from episode 59) 3. "I think I have an alternative illustration to Francis Beckwith's on the question of when life begins." 4. "I think the issue of capital punishment will be very divisive in the pro-life community if Roe vs. Wade is overturned." (includes discussion...
#63: Responding to Pro-Choice Video: "Pro-Life Lies" - Part 8
July 21, 2009 10:47 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIt's part 8 of the continuing series responding to Kenna's pro-choice video: "Pro-Life Lies." The video lists 55 "pro-life lies" she's heard, and in this series, we're responding to them all! (And pro-lifers are often surprised by our stance on some of these...) In this episode, we respond to the statements: "Women are meant to have babies." "An aborted child could have cured cancer." "Abortion promotes promiscuity." "Abortion promotes eugenics."
#62: Interview: Rich Poupard, Life Training Institute
July 14, 2009 08:57 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBRich Poupard, apologist and master blogger of Life Training Institute takes on the Life Report Questionnaire. Highlight: In response to question #5, Rich gives a thoughtful case for the use of graphic pictures, which leads into a discussion on the pros and cons of driving trucks down the highway with large graphic pictures posted on them.
#61: Our Starbucks Screw-Up; Josh at UCSD; Using Pop Culture to Beat Abortion Arguments.
July 07, 2009 09:12 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBWhat?! Josh screwed something up? Yup. He tells all. Includes a discussion on the most effective ways to make a difference when someone accidentally promotes a company that donates to Planned Parenthood. Josh also shares some experiences from debating pro-choice college students at UCSD last month, participating in an exhibit with Justice For All. Includes an example from pop culture you can use when discussing back-alley "coat hanger" abortions. Find out what popular pro-choice celebrity ju...