In this episode, I open up about my personal journey from hormonal contraceptives to finding my faith within the Catholic Church. My relentless pursuit of truth led me to a profound understanding of Catholic doctrine, culminating in my conversion and a renewed commitment to my beliefs. Join me as I share how contraceptives became my ‘gateway drug’ to my home in Christ's one true Church.
The Toxic War on Masculinity
In this episode of Brave New Us, we delve into the dual expectations society places on men and the concept of masculinity. We discuss the innate understanding of what it means to be a ‘good man’—characterized by duty, honor, integrity, and sacrifice—and contrast it with the societal pressure to ‘man up’ and embody toughness, competitiveness, and stoicism.
What Our Lady Teaches Us about True Femininity
What's Cheaper and More Effective Than IVF?
Today’s episode is a candid exploration of the Catholic Church’s teachings on reproductive technologies. We confront common misconceptions, such as the belief that the Church wants women to have as many children as possible and therefore supports IVF, or that the Church, led by men, cannot empathize with women facing infertility.
We delve into the Church’s actual stance, advocating for responsible parenthood and natural birth spacing. We discuss why the Church opposes IVF, not just for the sake of women but also for the potential children, emphasizing that while every child has inherent dignity, not all conception methods are morally equal.
Why Pope Francis Is Right about Surrogacy
Navigating Reproductive Technologies as a Healthcare Professional
In this episode, we’re joined by John DiCamillo, Ethicist and Personal Consultations Director at the National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC). With the moral landscape of fertility interventions becoming increasingly intricate, many Catholics find themselves navigating a maze of questions. IVF is widely acknowledged as problematic, but what about other interventions like gamete intrafallopian transfer or intrauterine insemination? Especially when these methods involve the couple’s own gametes, the ethical considerations can be daunting.
How to Combat Transgender Ideology
Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of “Brave New Us,” where we delve into the complexities of transgender ideology. Join us as we sit down with Stephanie Winn, esteemed therapist, producer of the No Way Back documentary, and host of the Some Kind of Therapist podcast, who brings her expertise to the table, discussing the challenges and implications of so-called "affirming" care. In this candid conversation, Stephanie sheds light on the psychological and social dynamics at play, offering insights into how individuals and families navigate these treacherous waters. Whether you’re seeking understanding, guidance, or simply curious about the topic, this episode promises to engage and inform.
Contraceptives and Gender Ideology: The Hidden Link
In this episode, I interview Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, an economist, a writer, and a Catholic social conservative. She is the president and founder of the Ruth Institute, a non-profit organization that defends the family and exposes the harms of the sexual revolution. We discuss her critique of the three main ideologies of the sexual revolution: the contraceptive ideology, the divorce ideology, and the gender ideology. We also explore the assumptions and contradictions of these ideologies, and how they affect society, marriage, and the human body. Tune in to hear Dr. Morse’s insights and arguments on these important topics.
Finally, we discuss what it means to stand for religious freedom as Christians in a culture that is increasingly hostile to our values.
"Catholic" Governor Referring Women for SATANIC ABORTION Rituals
Today we expose the shocking truth about the Satanic abortion rituals happening in New Mexico, funded by the state’s supposedly Catholic governor.
We also challenge the false claim that abortion is the Sacrament of the Left, and explain why it is an act of war against God and life.
Finally, we discuss what it means to stand for religious freedom as Christians in a culture that is increasingly hostile to our values.
How Artificial Wombs Could Change the Abortion Debate Forever
In this episode of Brave New Us, Samantha interviews Dr. Christopher Kaczor, a professor of philosophy and the author of The Ethics of Abortion: Women’s Rights, Human Life, and the Question of Justice. They discuss some of the most challenging and controversial questions in the abortion debate, such as:
Can artificial wombs end the abortion debate?
Is your body really your choice when it comes to pregnancy and abortion?
How do we engage with feminists about abortion?
How do religion and natural law help us argue against abortion?
Listen to this episode to learn more about the ethics of abortion and the challenges and opportunities for finding common ground in this controversial issue!
S2 E6 | IVF: Why Not with Dr. Monique Ruberu
IVf is fraught with ethical perils, but isn’t it the best we have to offer couples struggling with the pain of infertility? If there was something less costly and more effective, we would all know about it, right?
Samantha chats with Dr. Monique Ruberu about the trouble with IVF as well as what it truly means to be a pro-life physician.
S2 E5 | The Dark World of Embryonic Research with Stacy Trasancos
Is it okay to use abortion-tainted vaccines? What is there’s not other alternative? What about all the other treatments being developed using the body parts of aborted fetuses?
Samantha chats with Dr. Stacy Trasancos of Children of God for Life to get clarity on Catholic teaching surrounding the use of the unborn in medical research.
What she reveals in this interview about the state of embryonic and fetal tissue research in the US is harrowing, a call to all of us to take action.
S2 E4 | The Terrifying Truth about Prenatal Testing with Bridget Mora
Congratulations! The line turned pink. Time to celebrate, right? In the world of prenatal testing, we aren’t so sure.
Samantha chats with Bridget More of the nonprofit Be Not Afraid about the wildly unreliable prenatal testing being used to encourage eugenic abortions, and what really happens when babies are diagnosed with so-called “lethal” conditions in utero.
S2 E3 | Reclaiming Motherhood from a Culture Gone Mad
The Sexual Revolution promised equality for women, lifting up contraception and abortion as essential tools to even the playing field. A generation later, is that what we’ve inherited?
Samantha sits down with author Leah Jacobson to discuss the rotten fruits of the feminist tree to uncover what women really need for full flourishing as women in society, and why that means embracing our bodies rather than muting some of our greatest capabilities.
You can purchase Leah’s book Wholistic Feminism: Healing the Identity Crisis Caused by the Women’s Movement, connect on Instagram, or visit her website at http://www.leahajacobson.com/.