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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#60: Listener Mail - Pro-Life Atheists, Auditing Pro-Life Internet Commenter
June 30, 2009 10:32 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBListener Mail Questions: 1: "Is Randy Alcorn out of line when he implies in his book that it's surprising when some atheists become pro-life?" 2: "Can you audit my internet debating skills on abortion?"
#59: Josh Comments on Pro-Choice Blog; Article Condemns Women Who Regret Abortion
June 16, 2009 15:09 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBJosh recounts commenting on RHRealityCheck's blog after a recent bit of abortion-related violence, and why you should do that too! Than Carrie reacts to an article written by a pro-choicer condemning women who say publicly that they regret their personal abortion! SLIGHT DISCLAIMER: The first 5 minutes of this show are probably about the funniest 5 minutes we've ever recorded, but they have little if anything to do with pro-life issues. If you just want to hear the intellectual side of our p...
#58: Howard Stern Show Doesn't Like Us/Debating the Banned Superbowl Ad by CatholicVote.org
June 09, 2009 10:33 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBSurprise, the Howard Stern show, (or at least one of their members,) is not a big fan of our show. Shocking. Josh explains. After telling that story, Josh and Jon get into a spirited debate about the popular second CatholicVote.org commercial. (The ad that was not allowed to air during the last Superbowl.) Josh's position is that while the commercial makes an effective emotional appeal, it sends the wrong message. Jon argues that most people won't think about it in the way Josh is and that t...
#57: Did He Just Say That? Obama at Notre Dame
June 02, 2009 10:25 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBJohnny Gerardi, President-Elect of Notre Dame Right to Life stays for one more show on Obama at Notre Dame. This time, Josh, Johnny and Liz respond to 5 audio clips from Obama's speech at Notre Dame.
#56: Notre Dame Pro-Life Leader Speaks Out On What REALLY Happened
May 27, 2009 08:43 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBWhat really went on behind the scenes at Notre Dame before Obama's speech? What did the media NOT tell you? How effective were the more "fringe" pro-lifers at reaching the other Notre Dame students and faculty? Johnny Gerardi, President-Elect of Notre Dame Right to Life comes on the show to tell all. One of the best interviews we've ever had on the show. Don't miss this!
#55: Interview: Bryan Kemper, Stand True Ministries
May 19, 2009 10:34 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBBryan Kemper of Stand True Ministries takes on the Life Report Questionnaire. Highlight: In response to question #8, Bryan gives a passionate appeal for pro-lifers to treat abortion advocates the same way we would treat anybody else, based on his personal testimony.
#54: Responding to "Pro-Life Lies" Video - Part 7
May 05, 2009 11:51 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBIt's part 7 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: "The heart beats, therefore it is wrong to kill it." "Fetuses can think." "Abortion causes breast cancer." "People who can't afford children shouldn't have sex."
#53: Interview: Scott Klusendorf - The Case for Life
April 21, 2009 09:29 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIt's our first in a series of "pro-life celebrity interviews!" Scott Klusendorf was kind enough to come on the show for 2 episodes. In part 1, he talks about his book, what it takes to be a pro-life pastor and which pro-life strategy is better: incrementalism, or absolutism?
#52: Listener Mail - Overpopulation, Speech Preparation & Boycotts
April 14, 2009 16:39 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThe Life Report team responds to the following questions: 1. "Can you talk about overpopulation and how it related to life issues?" 2. "Can you help me prepare for a pro-life speech contest?" 3."Could you talk about organizations that support Planned Parenthood?"
#51: Responding to Pro-Choice Video: "Pro-Life Lies" - Part 6
April 07, 2009 13:06 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIt's part 6 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: "Every child put up for adoption is adopted." "Fetuses can breathe." "If people don't want babies, they shouldn't have sex." "Abortion is unnatural."
#50: Kenna Responds to Our Series; Josh Rants; Racism & Red Envelope Day
March 31, 2009 11:28 - 40 minutes - 37 MBIt's our 50th episode, and one of our most solid episodes yet! We start by reading some excerpts from Kenna's reaction to our series based on her pro-choice video entitled "Pro-Life Lies." This ends with Josh getting on his soapbox in an impromptu rant about mean pro-lifers making comments on YouTube. You won't want to miss it. After the break Josh, Liz and Jon discuss the whole "Planned Parenthood is racist" argument a little more, and then talk about Red Envelope Day. Is it a good thing, or...
#49: 9 Things the Media Messed Up About the Obama Stem Cell Story
March 24, 2009 15:19 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBJosh, Liz and Jon discuss President Obama's recent Executive Order rescinding President Bush's EO on using tax dollars to kill embryos. They then talk about Josh's recent article, "9 Things the Media Messed Up About the Obama Stem Cell Story," which went viral overnight, being talked about by LifeNews.com, NewsBusters.org, TownHall.com, Stand to Reason and more! Action: Share this link with your friends! http://StemCellAnswers.com Weekly Segments: Pro-Life 101: "What About Disabled Children...
#48: Responding to Pro-Choice Video: "Pro-Life Lies" - Part 5
March 24, 2009 15:18 - 23 minutes - 22 MBThe Life Report team continues a series of episodes responding to a YouTube video made by a self-described pro-choice pro-gay rights activist. The video lists 55 "pro-life lies" he's heard, and the Life Report team is going to briefly discuss each one of them! In this episode, we respond to the statements: "All women regret abortion." "Sluts who can't keep their legs shut should deal with the consequences." "Women who abort are selfish." "No one would consider abortion after having children."
#47: Common Pro-Choice Arguments - Guest: Clovis Student Josh Yee
March 10, 2009 13:54 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBClovis student Josh Yee joins Josh, Liz and Carrie to discuss common pro-choice arguments. Josh Yee gets into abortion discussions on a daily basis, and he brought five arguments he hears that he has a hard time responding to. The Life Report team goes through the arguments one by one giving practical talking points that YOU can use to respond to these arguments. Pro-Choice Arguments: 1. "It’s the woman's body, she should be able to do what she wants with it." 2. "What about the dangers of ha...
#46: Responding to Pro-Choice Video: "Pro-Life Lies" - Part 4
March 03, 2009 11:49 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBThe Life Report team continues a series of episodes responding to a YouTube video made by a self-described pro-choice pro-gay rights activist. The video lists 55 "pro-life lies" he's heard, and the Life Report team is going to briefly discuss each one of them! In this episode, Carrie joins Josh and Liz as they continue responding to a YouTube video made by a pro-choice gay rights activist. The "pro-life lies" we saved for Carrie are specifically directed at post-abortive women. In this episo...
#45: Responding to Pro-Choice Video: "Pro-Life Lies" - Part 3
February 24, 2009 11:54 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBThe Life Report team continues a series of episodes responding to a YouTube video made by a self-described pro-choice pro-gay rights activist. The video lists 55 "pro-life lies" he's heard, and the Life Report team is going to briefly discuss each one of them! In this episode, we respond to the statements: 1. "One-third of our generation is missing [due to abortion.]" (This will surprise you.) 2. "A woman is someone that can get pregnant." 3. "The Bible says abortion is wrong." 4. "The unbo...
#44: Listener Mail (including the awesomest letter we've ever received!)
February 17, 2009 10:43 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, Josh, Liz and Jon respond to listener submitted questions. Don't miss it! Listener Questions: 1. The best piece of listener mail ever. 2. "Does embryonic heartbeat begin at 18 days or 22 days?" 3. "Why is it that 'pro-life' is so closely related with Christians? How come none of the other causes in the world are associated with a religion?"
#43: Responding to Pro-Choice Video: "Pro-Life Lies" - Part 2
February 10, 2009 12:50 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBThe Life Report team continues a series of episodes responding to a YouTube video made by a self-described pro-choice pro-gay rights activist. The video lists 55 "pro-life lies" he's heard, and the Life Report team is going to briefly discuss each one of them! In this episode, we respond to the statements: - "It is not her body, it is God's body." - "Once a woman is pregnant, she no longer owns her body." - "Abstinence education will prevent abortion." - "It's okay to abort rape pregnancies...
#42: Responding to Pro-Choice Video: "Pro-Life Lies" - Part 1
February 03, 2009 13:52 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBThe Life Report team starts a series of episodes responding to a YouTube video made by a self-described pro-choice pro-gay rights activist. The video lists 55 "pro-life lies" he's heard, and the Life Report team is going to briefly discuss each one of them! Spoiler alert: We actually disagree with many of the "pro-life" statements in this video, so we're not going to pull any punches. This show is about raising the bar on our critical thinking skills, and that means taking a honest look at ...
#41: Did He Just Say That? "Obama Will Reduce Abortion Rates."
January 27, 2009 15:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode, Josh, Liz and Jon respond to pro-lifers that believe that President Obama's policies will reduce abortion rates more than McCain's would have. You can also check out all the sources for the arguments we make, mainly quoting from the side of the abortion advocates!
#40: Listener Mail (Carrie's emails)
January 20, 2009 12:51 - 31 minutes - 29 MBWe finally get to the emails Carrie has received recently that we didn't have time to get to on last week's show. Listener Questions: - "Could you try and not make Right to Life about Christianity?" - "Let's say there is a woman that has some kind of condition where it is 100% impossible for her to carry a pregnancy more than 4 months. If pro-lifers could pass all the pro life legislation they wanted to, would this woman be guilty of some kind of murder if she continually and purposefully r...
#39: Listener Mail
January 13, 2009 11:37 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBJosh, Liz and Carrie respond to listener submitted questions. Listener Questions: - "What are some good pro-life political action committees to join?" - "If abortion became illegal..." - "Do you work in pro-life because of God or the unborn?" Weekly Segments: - Pro-Life 101: "A Flawed Ethic" - Link of the Week: YouTube - Fetal Development Slideshow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2l1-kvKomg
#38: The Mona Lisa Project
January 07, 2009 12:16 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBDavid Schmidt, Media Director for Live Action joins Josh, Carrie and Liz to discuss "The Mona Lisa Project," a series of undercover "sting" videos exposing Planned Parenthood's willingness to disobey statutory rape reporting laws. While a few similar stings have been done before, this is by far the most comprehensive and effective undercover project ever done by a pro-life group. You don't want to miss hearing about this! Weekly Segments: Pro-Life 101: "A Double Standard" Link of the Week: w...
#37: Planned Parenthood Christmas Gift Certificates for Abortion
December 23, 2008 13:32 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThe Life Report team discuss Planned Parenthood's infamous gift certificates that can be used for abortions. You would think this would be a real heavy show, but I don't think Carrie has ever laughed so hard on the podcast at the ridiculousness of this story. Weekly Segments: Pro-Life 101: A Lesson from Louise Brown Link of the Week: Heritage House (HH76.com)
#36: Post-Election Reactions; John Hopkins Researcher Denies Abortion's Impact on Women
December 16, 2008 15:10 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode, the Life Report team give their reactions to the presidential election and discuss a recent story about a John Hopkins researcher claiming that abortion does NOT have a negative impact on women! (Carrie had some strong opinions about this one...) Weekly Segments: Pro-Life 101: Inconsistencies Everywhere Link of the Week: HDRC.org (Human Development Resource Council)
#35: NY Has Extremely High Abortion Rate Despite Free Birth Control
December 16, 2008 15:03 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this episode, Josh, Liz, Jon and Walter Hoye discuss a fascinating news story that seems to debunk a common pro-choice argument... Weekly Segments: Pro-Life 101: What Does Fetus Mean? Link of the Week: www.OMSoul.com
#34: Moment of Truth / YouTube Response
November 26, 2008 12:51 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBIn this episode, Josh, Liz, Jon and Walter Hoye respond to an audio clip from Fox's "Moment of Truth" show. After the break they discuss some positive AND negative comments from their YouTube video about George Carlin.
#33: Reaching the African-American Community. Special Guest - Walter Hoye
November 18, 2008 12:49 - 31 minutes - 44.1 MBWalter Hoye from the Issues4Life Foundation stopped by our studio to record a few shows with us. This first show is more of an interview with him, regarding the amazing work he does to reach the African-American community with the pro-life message.
#32: Listener Mail - Thoughts on Choice; Stupid Picture of Josh; March of Dimes; Redefining Death
November 14, 2008 10:05 - 27 minutes - 38 MBWe're back! Thanks again for your patience, as I took a break from editing podcasts while taking care of my brand new baby boy. But we're back in the saddle again, with regular podcasts going up every Tuesday! This is a listener mail show, covering several topics, with a few funny videos to check out as well!
#31: Listener Mail - Vasectomies, Abortion as a Civil Rights Issue, 'Abortion Changes You' Campaign
November 14, 2008 10:01 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIt's time for another listener mail show! Josh, Carrie and Jon respond to emails about whether a vasectomy is an abortion, how framing the abortion issue as a civil rights issue is a good strategy with pro-choice people, and commenting on the "Abortion Changes You" campaign.
#30: Did She Just Say That - Nancy Pelosi
November 12, 2008 14:57 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThe YouTube preview video has been up for weeks, and it's finally time to hear the Nancy Pelosi show! The Life Report team destroys the bizarre arguments Nancy Pelosi used on Meet the Press, and Josh's head just about explodes in the process!
#29: Did He Just Say That? The Saddleback Forum - Part 3
September 16, 2008 10:21 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBJosh, Liz, Jon and Carrie conclude a 3-part series responding to the statements made by Obama and McCain at the recent Saddleback Forum. In this episode the Life Report team respond to Obama's and McCain's statements on stem cell research.
#28: Did He Just Say That? The Saddleback Forum - Part 2
September 09, 2008 14:19 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBJosh, Liz, Jon and Carrie continue a 3-part series responding to the statements made by Obama and McCain at the recent Saddleback Forum. In this episode the Life Report team responds to the rest of Obama's and McCain's statements on abortion.
Urgent Report: YouTube Discriminating Against Pro-Life Groups!
September 08, 2008 15:15 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBWe've never done this before, but something came up that we needed to respond to right away. YouTube is discriminating against pro-life groups, and it's time for it to stop. Listen to this shorter-than-usual episode that we recorded this morning with Dave Schmidt, Media Director of Live Action Films. You don't want to miss this. ACTION: Go to http://www.liveactionfilms.org/youtube/ and go through the 10 action steps. Make your voice heard!
#27: Did He Just Say That - The Saddleback Forum - Part 1
September 02, 2008 08:16 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBJosh, Liz and Jon begin a series responding to the statements made by Obama and McCain at the recent Saddleback Forum. In this episode the Life Report team responds to Obama's statement that understanding when life begins is "above my paygrade."
Best of Bloopers - Episodes 13-24
August 27, 2008 14:28 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBI've always loved the behind the scenes and bloopers specials 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. I present the best of the bloopers from the last 12 episodes. To listen to more bloopers, go to ProLifePodcast.net/bloopers/index.html.
#26: Listener Mail - Janet Rivera, Tupac, Coerced Abortions, Baby Survives Abortion
August 12, 2008 14:01 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIt's time for Listener Mail! Topics include listeners berating Josh for not having heard of Tupac, the story of Janet Rivera, how to handle coerced abortions and the story of a baby that survived an abortion!
#25: George Carlin on Abortion - Part 2
August 05, 2008 08:05 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBJosh, Carrie, Michael and Jon finish responding to George Carlin's famous rant against pro-lifers in a stand-up routine. While the clips that are aired are tasteful, this should still be considered a "PG-13" episode. This is also the first episode that we brought cameras into the studio! Watch the first 8 minutes of the episode at http://blog.prolifepodcast.net!
#24: George Carlin on Abortion - Part 1
July 28, 2008 22:51 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBJosh, Carrie and Michael begin a discussion that most pro-lifers are not having, which is responding to George Carlin's famous rant against pro-lifers in a stand-up routine. While the clips that are aired are tasteful, this should still be considered a "PG-13" episode. In this episode, the discussion revolves around the first 4 out of 10 clips we're going to address in this series.
#23: Listener Mail - Abortion/Breast Cancer Link & End of Life Issues
July 22, 2008 11:15 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBIt's finally time for another listener mail show! We've received a huge amount of listener mail in the last month, that we'll be responding to in Listener Mail shows in the near future. - Listener Mail #1: Abortion/Breast Cancer Link - Listener Mail #2: End of Life Issues Access the show notes with hyperlinks to related material at http://blog.prolifepodcast.net Weekly Segments: - Pro-Life 101: "Pro-Lifers Are Intolerant" - Link of the Week: GodTube.com - What's Abortion?
#22: Lousy Philosophic Arguments AGAINST Abortion
July 15, 2008 09:23 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBWARNING: Between 7:30 and 9:36 of this program there are disturbing and violent descriptions read (non-sexual, just violent) that we would not recommend for pre-teens. If you are a parent and unsure whether your kids are ready for this, we encourage you to screen it first and decide for yourself. Show Notes: It's the last in our 3-part series on refining pro-life argumentation: "5 Lousy Philosophic Arguments AGAINST Abortion." Basically, don't use any of the arguments listed in this episode...
#21: The 4 Weakest Pro-Life Bumper Stickers Ever
July 10, 2008 15:24 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBContinuing our 3-part series on refining pro-life argumentation, Josh offers his list of the "4 weakest pro-life bumper stickers ever." An engaging debate continues as Liz and Carrie don't necessarily agree with all of Josh's picks! Next week Josh, Carrie and Liz finish the 3-part series with "5 lousy philosophic arguments AGAINST abortion." Stay tuned!
#20: Putting Your Pro-Life Foot In Your Mouth
July 01, 2008 08:33 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBJosh attempts to refine pro-life argumentation in the next 3 shows. In this show, Josh encourages pro-lifers to understand the facts, and not use phrases based on old science that make us sound dumb to pro-choicers that know better. Next week Josh, Carrie and Liz discuss what Josh calls "the 4 weakest pro-life bumper stickers ever," and finish with "5 lousy philosophic arguments AGAINST abortion." Stay tuned!
#19: Carrie's 9 Tips for Talking to a Woman Considering Abortion
June 24, 2008 09:14 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBCarrie takes us through her list of 9 tips for talking to a woman considering an abortion. This week's Pro-Life 101 segment answers the argument that a woman has more rights than her unborn child, and this week's "Link of the Week," is Feminists for Life. Access it by clicking the link on this week's podcast show notes at http://.blog.prolifepodcast.net.
#18 - Listener Mail & Pro-Life 101
June 17, 2008 08:05 - 54 minutes - 50 MBIt's finally time to do a Pro-Life 101 show, with the basic apologetics and talking points EVERY pro-lifer should master if they want to dialogue with others about the subject of abortion. Before that, a listener writes in thanking us for the Henry Seratto show, and then hear Josh go nuts after a listener emails Carrie with a song request!
#17 - Clinton's Planned Parenthood Speech
June 11, 2008 09:28 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBJosh, Carrie and Liz discuss Hillary Clinton’s Planned Parenthood speech, given at the same event as Obama’s speech that was discussed in the last episode. Don’t miss hearing Josh’s “most unique car mishap story that you will ever hear in your life!” This show debuts the two new weekly segments "Link of the Week" and "Pro-Life 101." In "Link of the Week," Liz and/or Carrie will share a favorite pro-life link, either to a website or a YouTube video. In "Pro-Life 101," Josh will take 60 seco...
#16 - Obama's Planned Parenthood Speech
June 03, 2008 09:20 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBMany pro-lifers still don't know about the speeches Obama and Clinton made to Planned Parenthood last year, but what they said is very telling. In this show we analyze some of the things Obama said, and we'll take a close look at Clinton's speech in the next show.
#15 - Current Events: 'Cemetery of Innocents' Vandalized
May 27, 2008 11:56 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBYet another pro-life display has been vandalized, this time at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Luckily this time the pro-lifers had a camera, and the entire episode is on YouTube. Josh, Carrie and Liz comment on what happened, and then respond to various comments that have been made online in response to the video.
#14 - Current Events: Yale "Miscarriage Art;" & Arizona Pregnant Woman Hits 2 Police Vehicles While Under the Influence
May 20, 2008 14:47 - 37 minutes - 35 MBYale student creates controversy over "miscarriage art," and an Arizona pregnant woman hits 2 police vehicles while under the influence.
#13 - Current Events: Planned Parenthood Wants "Gag" Placed on Ads; Joy Behar on McCain's Pro-Life Views; Obama and Clinton Don't Know When Life Begins
May 13, 2008 12:10 - 46 minutes - 37.8 MBPlanned Parenthood wants a "gag" placed on pro-life ads, "The View's" Joy Behar says pro-lifers are against women's rights, and Josh's head just about explodes after Liz reads a story about Obama and Clinton saying they don't know when life begins!