The Respect Life Podcast

Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Naumann talks with Kat Talalas about how the Church “walks with” moms who are pregnant or parenting in difficult circumstances. He also shares about his journey to the priesthood, his involvement with pro-life ministry, and his experience becoming a bishop. 

Thank you for listening! Visit us at https://www.respectlife.org.

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Intro/outro audio: “Mellow Happy Pop (Umbrella Clocks) No Synths” performed by B...

Bishop Brennan of Brooklyn talks with Kat Talalas about what authentic, compassionate care looks like when our loved ones are dying. His parents’ beautiful example during his mother’s passing stands in stark contrast with the despair and hopelessness of assisted suicide, which is often promoted as “compassionate.”

Bishop Brennan offers a message to caregivers and those who want to support them, as well as those suffering f...

Bishop Michael Burbidge from the Diocese of Arlington talks with Kat Talalas about the cross of infertility, the Church’s teaching on IVF, and his pastoral letter addressing both. He also shares how he became pro-life, his journey to becoming a priest and bishop, and a message of hope to couples experiencing infertility. Thank you for listening! Visit us at https://www.respectlife.org.
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Bishop Burbidge’s pastoral lette...

Kat Talalas from the USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities interviews Bishop David Toups, S.Th.D., Bishop of Beaumont and member of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities. 

They discuss the recent trend of Gen Z embracing Catholic identity and avenues for formation, including respect for human life and dignity. Bishop Toups also shares what formed his pro-life views from childhood and what it was like to become a bishop.

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Kat Talalas from the USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities interviews Bishop Daniel Thomas of Toledo, the chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities.

They discuss the anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the U.S. Supreme Court case that overturned Roe v. Wade. Bishop Thomas also shares what formed his pro-life views from childhood and how he found out that he had been appointed to be a bis...