Life, Love and Law

Episode 10 - Culture of Death

On this week's episode, Deacon Doug and Julie discuss the culture of death that surrounds us today. Listen to find out how you can combat it.
More resources:
https://catholiceducation.org/en/science/john-paul-ii-on-the-right-to-medical-practice-according-to-conscience.html
https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031995_evangelium-vitae.html
https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae.html
https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19870222_respect-for-human-life_en.html
https://www.usccb.org/resources/ERDs-7th-ed-Approved_2025-11-12.pdf
https://www.bellawellness.org/
 
 

Episode 9 - The Abortion Pill

In today's episode, Deacon Doug and Julie discuss the proliferation of the Abortion Pill, also called chemical or medical abortion as well as the many dangers posed to women by these drugs. They also address the misinformation in the media, the history of the Abortion Pill, and the difference between the Abortion Pill and The Morning After Pill.
Further reading:
https://eppc.org/publication/insurance-data-reveals-one-in-ten-patients-experiences-a-serious-adverse-event/
https://www.ncbcenter.org/messages-from-presidents/fdamifepristone
https://lozierinstitute.org/overlooked-dangers-of-mifepristone-the-fdas-reduced-rems-and-self-managed-abortion-policies-unwanted-abortions-unnecessary-abortions-unsafe-abortions/
https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/abortionpills_basics_3.2024.pdf
https://www.usccb.org/news/2024/statement-usccb-supreme-courts-decision-abortion-pill
https://www.humanlifeaction.org/issues/chemical-abortions/
 

Episode 8 - Genetic Chimeras

On this week's episode, the topic is genetic chimeras and the paths that science is taking, both good and bad, and how that relates to the Catholic Church's teachings.

Episode 7 - Stem Cell Research

For this week's episode, Deacon Doug and Julie talk about stem cell research, the different types, and what the Church teaches.
For further reading: https://www.ncbcenter.org/
 

Episode 6 - Physician Assisted Suicide

On this week's episode, Deacon Doug and Julie discuss the grave matter of physician assisted suicide and share some personal stories of how they helped prevent people from that outcome. 
If you are interested in a particular topic that you'd like Deacon Doug and Julie to cover, please contact them at: lifeloveandlaw@diocs.org
 

Episode 5 - Embryo Adoption

On this episode, Deacon Doug and Julie discuss the complex issue of embryo adoption, sometimes referred to as snowflake babies. 
Resource discussed, The Way of the Lord Jesus Website: http://twotlj.org/
Email addresses for Deacon Flinn and Julie Bailey:
dflinn@diocs.org
jbailey@diocs.org
 
 

Episode 4 - ERDs - Ethical and Religious Directive (End of Life Issues)

On this episode, Deacon Doug and Julie talk about ERDs as they pertain to end of life and the teachings of the church. Revisiting the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services:  https://www.usccb.org/resources/ERDs-7th-ed-Approved_2025-11-12.pdf
Also discussed is the National Catholic Bioethics Center: https://www.ncbcenter.org/
 
 

Episode 3 - IVF - In Vitro Fertilization

This week Deacon Doug and Julie talk about In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and the Church's teaching on this topic.
Shiloh IVF Ministry: https://www.shilohivf.com/