Focused on Life Podcast
Focused on Life
Welcome to Focused on Life where we are laser focused on all things that have to do with defending human dignity, human rights, and human life at every stage and phase of development. Hosted by Obianuju Ekeocha and Matthew Wojciechowski
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Episode 10: Remembering Pro-Life Giants with Special Guest Jim Hughes
Focused on Life Podcast
12/20/23 • 66 min
We made it to Episode 10 of Focused on Life Podcast!
On this last episode of 2023, we have the privilege of chatting with the one and only, 'pope of the Canadian pro-life movement', Jim Hughes. Sit back and enjoy. Jim's stories of times past never disappoint. - Matt
PS - This is our last episode of the year and of Season 1. We'll be back in the new year! Merry Christmas!
WATCH:
Epic debate between Dr. Bernard Nathanson and Dr. Henry Morgentaler on live TV. Enjoy the throwback to TV in the 80s:)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-GY_hb3100&t=2337s
NOTES:
Jim name-dropped a lot - Saints John Paul II and Mother Teresa, Jerome Lejeune, Bernard Nathanson, Joe Borowski. Google them to learn more about these wonderful pro-life Heroes.
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Episode 9: Feminism, the good, the bad, and the ugly
Focused on Life Podcast
12/15/23 • 59 min
Episode 9 is out – In this episode, Uju and I discuss feminism. The origins, how it's changed over the years, and what it looks like today. Spoiler alert - it ain't pretty - Matt
Contact us via email with any and all questions, comments, news bits etc. at [email protected]
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Episode 8: Abortion on demand in the Buckeye State? With special guest Beth Vanderkooi
Focused on Life Podcast
12/04/23 • 67 min
Episode 8 is out – Ohio’s anti-life constitutional amendment which received majority support on the ballot a few weeks ago is set to take effect this week (December 7th). Matt and I had the opportunity to chat with my good friend Beth Vanderkooi, Executive Director of Greater Columbus Right to Life about what just happened and what’s next for the right to life and the family in Ohio - Uju
Resources for personal research:
Watch: Issue 1 Conversation with Beth Vanderkooi via Garden City Church, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cAzkXK_GeU&t=3656s
Read: In depth analysis on Issue 1 via the Greater Columbus Right to Life https://www.gcrtl.org/stop
What happened on Nov. 7 and why? What do we do now by Beth Vanderkooi, Nov 30, 2023. https://catholictimescolumbus.org/voices/beth-vanderkooi/what-happened-on-nov-7-and-why-what-do-we-do-now
Contact us via email with any and all questions, comments, news bits etc. at [email protected]
For more info go to www.focusedonlifepodcast.com
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Episode 2: The Human Rights Issue of Our Time
Focused on Life Podcast
10/02/23 • 57 min
We did it! Episode 2 is out. What is the human rights issue of our time? Tune in to find out.
Uju
Purchase Uju's book, "Target Africa" here: Target Africa (via amazon)
Watch Uju's documentary: Strings Attached (Strings Attached |(stringsattachedfilm.com).
Contact us via email with any and all questions, comments, news bits etc. at [email protected]!
Follow Uju on Twitter/ X (@obianuju) and on Instagram (@obianuju.ekeocha).
Don't follow Matt on Twitter/X - really not that interesting :) Instead follow Campaign Life Coalition via @campaignlife
Website coming soon. In the meantime, spread the word!
Episode 1: Pilot
Focused on Life Podcast
10/02/23 • 28 min
This is it! Our first episode of Focused On Life. As mentioned, we'll try to include our show notes in this description. Links, resources, news bits, and other items we discuss on the show.
-Matt
Purchase Uju's book, "Target Africa" here: Target Africa (via amazon)
Watch Uju's documentary: Strings Attached (Strings Attached |(stringsattachedfilm.com).
Contact us via email with any and all questions, comments, news bits etc. at [email protected]!
Follow Uju on Twitter/ X (@obianuju) and on Instagram (@obianuju.ekeocha).
Don't follow Matt on Twitter/X - really not that interesting :) Instead follow Campaign Life Coalition via @campaignlife
Website coming soon. In the meantime, spread the word!
Episode 7: Maternal Health – What’s abortion got to do with it?
Focused on Life Podcast
11/24/23 • 61 min
Episode 7 is out – Uju and I discuss Maternal Health and the solutions to ending maternal mortality. These solutions are all within reach and abortion is NOT one of them! - Matt
Resources for personal research:
Watch: UN side event hosted by the Holy See Mission in cooperation with Campaign Life Coalition, Culture of Life Africa, SPUC, and MaterCare International, March 17, 2016. Best Practices for Maternal Health Care in Africa: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j/k1j6tf7bdp
Read: Importance of Maternal Nutrition in the First 1,000 Days of Life and Its Effects on Child Development, October 2022. National Institutes of Health. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9640361/
Contact us via email with any and all questions, comments, news bits etc. at [email protected]
For more info go to www.focusedonlifepodcast.com
Don’t forget to subscribe and share!
Episode 6: Language Matters At The United Nations With Special Guest Stefano Gennarini J.D.
Focused on Life Podcast
11/06/23 • 61 min
Episode 6 is out - In this episode, Matt and I are laser focused on all things UN and we are joined by UN expert Stefano Gennarini. Stefano is the Vice President for Legal Studies at the Center for Family and Human Rights (C-Fam). Based out of NY, Stefano is a researcher, writer, and advisor on international law and policy.
-Uju
Some new key words:
CSW: Commission on the Status of Women - The largest annual feminist conference at the United Nations
CPD: Commission on Population and Development - Annual UN conference that reviews and assesses the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development
Resources for personal research:
Learn more about the WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty here (link https://c-fam.org/briefing_paper/concerns-about-the-who-pandemic-preparedness-treaty/)
Subscribe to C-Fam's Friday Fax: https://c-fam.org/about-us/subscribe/
Contact us via email with any and all questions, comments, news bits etc. at [email protected]
For more info go to www.focusedonlifepodcast.com
Episode 5: Parents wake up! CSE is already in your schools
Focused on Life Podcast
10/27/23 • 54 min
Episode 5 is out - In this one, Uju and I shift our focus to education. But we're not talking about math, writing, science. We're focusing on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE). There's a reason why abortion activists promote CSE.
-Matt
Some new key words:
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE)
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI)
"CSE otherwise known as poison in the well" - Uju
Resources for personal research:
International technical guidance on sexuality education, UNESCO (2018): https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/9789231002595
It's All One Curriculum: Activities for a Unified Approach to Sexuality, Gender, HIV, and Human Rights Education, Population Council (2009): https://knowledgecommons.popcouncil.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1765&context=departments_sbsr-pgy
Contact us via email with any and all questions, comments, news bits etc. at [email protected]!
Episode 4: Abortion At The Core Of Foreign Policy With Special Guest David Mulroney
Focused on Life Podcast
10/19/23 • 55 min
We are so thrilled to have our first guest interview with the one and only David Mulroney, former Canadian Ambassador to China. What does Canada's feminist foreign policy look like? What is good foreign aid? Who benefits? Tune in to find out.
-Matt
To watch Obsessed; Canada's Coercive Diplomacy (2021), a 90 minute conversation between Uju and David go to www.coercivediplomacy.ca
You can purchase David's award winning book Middle Power, Middle Kingdom: What Canadians Need to Know about China in the 21st Century on Amazon here
Purchase Uju's book Target Africa on Amazon here
Watch Uju's documentary: Strings Attached (Strings Attached |(stringsattachedfilm.com).
Contact us via email with any and all questions, comments, news bits etc. at [email protected]!
Follow Uju on Twitter/ X (@obianuju) and on Instagram (@obianuju.ekeocha).
Don't follow Matt on Twitter/X - really not that interesting :) Instead, follow Campaign Life Coalition via @campaignlife
Website is now officially live! Go to www.focusedonlifepodcast.com
Episode 3: Guess who made me actively 'Pro-life'
Focused on Life Podcast
12/11/23 • 55 min
Episode 3 is out. How exactly did the Gates Foundation make me pro-life? Tune in to find out.
An African Woman's Open Letter to Melinda Gates: http://www.laici.va/content/laici/en/sezioni/donna/notizie/an-african-woman-s-open-letter-to-melinda-gates.html
New UN terms:
ICPD: International Conference on Population and Development
CSW: Comission on the Status of Women
New Keywords:
Ideological Neo-Colonialism
Cultural Imperialism
Philanthropic Racism
Purchase Uju's book, "Target Africa" on amazon here
Watch Uju's documentary: Strings Attached (Strings Attached |(stringsattachedfilm.com).
Contact us via email with any and all questions, comments, news bits etc. at [email protected]!
Follow Uju on Twitter/ X (@obianuju) and on Instagram (@obianuju.ekeocha).
Don't follow Matt on Twitter/X - really not that interesting :) Instead, follow Campaign Life Coalition via @campaignlifeWebsite coming soon. In the meantime, spread the word!
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How many episodes does Focused on Life Podcast have?
Focused on Life Podcast currently has 14 episodes available.
What topics does Focused on Life Podcast cover?
The podcast is about News, Society & Culture, News Commentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Focused on Life Podcast?
The episode title 'Episode 10: Remembering Pro-Life Giants with Special Guest Jim Hughes' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Focused on Life Podcast?
The average episode length on Focused on Life Podcast is 59 minutes.
How often are episodes of Focused on Life Podcast released?
Episodes of Focused on Life Podcast are typically released every 10 days.
When was the first episode of Focused on Life Podcast?
The first episode of Focused on Life Podcast was released on Oct 2, 2023.
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