Ave Maria in the Afternoon – January 24, 2025 – Hour 1
Denyse Shannon shares why she traded news work for pro-life work and we get a report on the pardoned pro-lifers with Michael New. We also talk with Pat-Oedy Murray about building a culture of virtue, and Marcus reflects on how pornography inhibits building a Culture of Life.
Why I Traded News for Pro-Life Work
Denyse Shannon was working the assignment desk at a local TV station when she learned of a horrendous story – a two-year-old child kidnapped and feared dead. As she reflected on the tragedy, she began to hear a calling from God – it was time for a change. She shares her story.
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God Changed My Plans: Why I Traded News for Pro-Life Work

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Finally! 23 Pro-Lifers Pardoned
Last night President Trump granted pardons for 23 pro-life advocates targeted by the Biden Department of Justice. We talk more with Michael New as we review the challenges and opportunities currently facing the pro-life movement.
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Trump pardons 23 pro-life activists
Challenges and Opportunities for the Pro-Life Movement in 2025

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Building a Virtuous Culture of Life
Building a Culture of Life begins with building a Culture of Virtue. Pat Oedy-Murray joins us to discuss how we can accomplish this.

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Pornography and the Culture of Life
Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy was executed on this day in 1989. Before his execution, he discussed his previous addiction to violent pornography. Marcus discusses how pornography devalues the human person and leads to a culture of death.
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