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My name is Cam, I'm a guy who's passionate about ending the killing of pre-born children, and this is a podcast dedicated to giving you the tools you need to change minds and save lives from abortion. I work for a pro-life organization called the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform (CCBR), and together with my colleagues have reached millions of Canadians with the truth about abortion. Join me as I breakdown all the pro-choice justifications for abortion and share how we navigate them on ...
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We may be through June, but many pro-lifers are asking the question as to what they should do (if anything) around pride parades happening in their town, city, or community. In today's episode, Cam talks through a number of important considerations you and your team should reflect upon before conducting activism at the same time as a pride parade, …
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This week on Humans of the Pro-Life Movement, Cam talks with Deyanne Sutcliffe, Executive Director of National Campus Life Network, about equipping and mobilizing Canadian students on campuses across the nation (as well as how she got involved)! For more PLG Podcast content, go to www.prolifeguys.com Help us reach 700 YouTube Subscribers at: https:…
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Better late than never to react to Harrison Butker's commencement address at Benedictine College, and to think about how to respond when famous people say pro-life things. In today's episode, Cam talks through the importance of researching the pro-life statement (and who actually said it), how these media sparks can be used to start conversations a…
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While many of us welcome the surprise of meeting someone who is already pro-life while doing activism, rarely do we know what to do once they tell us they are pro-life; so much so that we often just let these men and women walk away without even a follow up question! In today's episode, Cam talks through a simple approach to how to engage pro-lifer…
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Pro-lifer advocates are often challenged with the question, "What about when the mother's life is in danger?", and regardless of whether this comes from a well-meaning pro-lifer struggling to come to terms with this crisis, or an abortion advocate using these scenarios as something of a Trojan horse, it is vital that pro-lifers respond with clarity…
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This week on Humans of the Pro-Life Movement, host Cam had the opportunity to sit down (in person!) with Adelaide Holmes, Director of Programs at Protect Life Michigan, to talk about her entry into the pro-life movement, her current role, and exciting opportunities she sees in the pro-life movement. Adelaide is an absolute rockstar, and it was so c…
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I'm super excited to announce that I'm launching a Narnia Book Club, and I want to invite you to be a part of it! Whether you've read one of the books, all of the books, or none of the books, I'd love to have you as a part of this journey through C.S Lewis's fantastical world of Narnia. We'll read one book each month and talk about what we liked, w…
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Pro-life ambassadors often ask me whether they should start their conversations by addressing the hard circumstances and other justifications surrounding pregnancy, or whether they should dive straight into talking about the humanity of pre-born children, and I really (really, really, really) think you should start by addressing the circumstances a…
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Some times when you are talking to an abortion advocate it becomes clear that they will not becoming fully pro-life (and maybe not even more pro-life) before the end of your conversation with them. Maybe they need to reflect upon the question of whether we can solve problems by killing humans, maybe they need to research when human life begins, may…
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Is abortion appropriate if the childs parents wouldn't be good parents? This is a question pro-lifers are often asked, either by those who doubt their own ability to provide a high quality of life for a child, those who are unwilling to provide a high quality of life, or by those who are considering people struggling with addiction, homelessness, o…
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Many pro-lifers have been told that pre-born children are simply parasites, leeching nutrients and energy from their mothers. While it can be tempting to try and explain how the relationship between mother and child is not simply one-sided, in today's episode, Cam explains how to address the underlying concerns which may be motivating abortion advo…
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In today's episode, host Cam is joined by Jessi Corson, Strategic Initiatives Manager for Protect Life Michigan, to talk about her journey into the pro-life movement and how her role has shifted through the years as her family has grown. #prolife #prolifepodcast #prowomanprolife For more PLG Podcast content, go to www.prolifeguys.com For more about…
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Building on the recent episode where Cam spoke to Trevor Polo from Protect Life Michigan, in today's episode host Cam boils things down to a very simple approach for how to explain the use abortion victim imagery and photography to both abortion advocates and pro-lifers (spoiler alert, it's different depending on who you're talking to!). #prolife #…
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While many pro-lifers (and even many abortion advocates) have come to accept and embrace the public display of abortion victim images, there are still at least some who question the strategy, asking questions about the impact abortion victim images have on one's worldview, on their likelihoood of supporting various forms of legislation, and most of…
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This week on Humans of the Pro-Life Movement, and in honour of International Women's Day, host Cam Côté sits down with Meg Woodard, Kensington Coordinator for the Alberta Life Issues Educational Society (ALIES), to talk about her journey from pro-life teenager to working for a pro-life organization with their ministry base two doors down from the C…
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How do you end a conversation about abortion in a polite way that keeps the door open for further thought and reflection? That's the topic of today's PLG Podcast episode! We've done episodes in how to start conversations about abortion, and usually most episodes feature strategies for keeping conversations going, but what if you need to end a conve…
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A recent study published in Scientific American suggests that since the overturning of Roe vs. Wade in 2022 via the Dobbs decision, approximately 59,000 women have become pregnant through sexual assault in states where abortion is illegal regardless of the circumstances of the child's conception. In light of this study, many pro-lifers are conflict…
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Have you ever been well into a really good conversation with someone who supports abortion, only to have all the rapport and momentum you've built thwarted by a well-meaning, but poorly equipped pro-lifer who interupts you and says something less than ideal? In today's episode, Cam talks about how to handle situations in which pro-lifers who haven'…
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Cam is flipping the episodes this week and kicking things off with a reaction episode to Ben Shapiro and Tom MacDonald's Billboard #1 rap song, "Facts". This song is a hilarious commentary on modern music, but Cam dives a little bit deeper into why pro-lifers and conservatives can laugh along to what may be a very cathartic song, but one that maybe…
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In today's bonus episode, host Cam sits down with Larry Worthen, Executive Director of the Christian Medical and Dental Association of Canada, to talk about the ethical challenges many medical practitioners are faced with in contemporary society, the support CMDA is able to offer, and how you can support pro-life medical professionals. To learn mor…
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Many of the justifications for abortions start with pro-life ambassadors challenging abortion advocates to consider the lives of pre-born children, yet when abortion advocates attempt to defend abortion seemingly out of compassion for pre-born children when parents are given a difficult pre-natal diagnosis, pro-lifers can feel as though the tables …
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In this "Human's of the Pro-Life Movement" episode, host Cam talk with London Against Abortion leader and disability rights advocate Maria McCann, talking about her entry into the pro-life movement, memorable experiences she's had, and the direction of Canada's pro-life movement. For more PLG Podcast content, go to: www.prolifeguys.com Check out th…
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Conversations about sensitive issues such as abortion almost always bring with them the dilemna of how direct can you be without either getting into a shouting match or else simply ending the conversation. Thanks to this great question on one of the latest YouTube episodes, today Cam explores when and how you can be more direct and challenging in y…
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Since 2019, Elyssa Currey has been one of CCBR's most active volunteers, participating in activism multiple times each week throughout southwest Ontario. In today's episode, host Cam Côté sits down with Elyssa to talk about her journey into CCBR's outreach team, some of her favourite experiences, and her take on the role community has played in fac…
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For many pro-life ambassadors, we hear circumstances brought up in defense of abortion and immediately think of our own experiences, or those of people we know, and we want to share them to help those we are speaking with understand that even faced with daunting and seemingly impossible situations, there is hope. In today's episode, Cam shares how …
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With much of CCBR's outreach happening at post-secondary institutes, we are often confronted with the question, "Should a mother who is on the cusp of getting her degree and launching into a career be required to throw it all away because she found out she's pregnant?". In today's episode, host Cam walks through not only the background behind this …
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For many pro-lifers, winning arguments about abortion seems nearly impossible, without even starting to consider if and how a person could be won to the pro-life world view through the process, yet it doesn't need to be this way. In today's episode, host Cam kicks of this year of pro-life conversation skills with a deep dive into how to be an effec…
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After focusing on personal development goals in 2022 and personal activism goals in 2023, for 2024 host Cam invites you to consider setting team growth and development goals for pro-life outreach in your sphere of influence in 2024! While many may already have established their New Year's resolutions (and some may already have given up on them...),…
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While helping a mother choose life for her pre-born child is the most important step for many pro-life advocates, few if any are naive enough to think it is the only step. Once a mother has said, "yes!" to life, what happens next? With countless parents facing generation poverty, the road after the initial "yes" is often plagued with barriers and r…
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Laura Klassen, founder of Choice42.com, is a leader in both pregnancy support and in exposing the injustice of abortion and other attacks on human life. In today's episode, Laura joins PLG podcast host Cam to talk about her most recent episode in her "Exposed" series which focuses on In Vitro Fertilization and the hundreds of millions of tiny boys …
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Giving Tuesday is the incredible day for people to financially partner with non-profits like CCBR and The Pro-Life Guy's Podcast in support of the incredible work done year round to change minds, save lives and transform our culture. In today's episode, host Cam is joined by Loretta Slomp, Fundraising Coordinator for CCBR, to talk all about this ye…
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Little Spark of Life is a newly published children's book written by Courtney Siebring which sheds light for young children on the beautiful journey of pre-natal development while also sharing the profound message of our identity as image bearers. In today's episode, host Cam is joined by Courtney Siebring, author of the newly released children's b…
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Florida AAP is finally back folks, and we want you to be a part of it! For years CCBR has led pro-life mission trips to Florida in February, and while we haven't been able to for the last few years, we're excited to announce that we're going back in February of 2024! Through this mission trip, we (and you, if you're able to join us!) will reach tho…
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Biking for Babies is a national nonprofit that proclaims the dignity of every human life by uniting cycling with the formation of young adults into missionary disciples of Jesus Christ. They facilitate an encounter between our young adult missionaries and the Gospel of Life which equips them with the knowledge of their foundational identity as God’…
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Boycotting is a tool that special interest groups have leveraged for generation to apply pressure on companies, industries, or individuals in an effort to modify the behaviour of their target. Pro-lifers often consider engaging in a variety of boycotts towards companies which perform, fund, or otherwise support abortion, and in today's episode Cam …
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While technology appears to offer greater opportunity to connect with friends next door and across the globe, there is simply nothing which can replace the value of face to face connection.In today's special episode, host Cam talks with Alex Schadenberg, founder and Executive Director for the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition of Canada, about his yea…
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Having swept across Canada with our "Faces of Abortion" tour, an effort with featured CCBR teams of staff, interns, and volunteers not only conducting pro-life outreach on street corners and door steps across Canada while also presenting a brand new presentation to pro-life audiences across the nation, it is time to reflect in many ways on the impa…
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Ben Shapiro is quite possibly the most recognizable conservative voice and face on the airwaves today, and he is officially coming to Calgary November 16th, 2023!To breakdown this exciting announcement Cam is joined by Stephanie Fennelly, Executive Director of The Wilberforce Project, Alberta's Pro-Life Political group, who are hosting this incredi…
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Last episode, Cam talked through CCBR's road map for progressing through pro-abortion arguments with empathy, clarity, and consistency, and this week he demonstrates how this road map can be applied to three different types of arguments, including: Mother-focused arguments such as when a mother is a victim of sexual assault. Child-focused arguments…
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Do you ever feel lost in your conversations about abortion? Do you feel at times as though you are using different arguments almost at random in hopes that they might resonate with the person you are speaking with?In today's episode, host Cam talks through a roadmap which can help you understand where you are at when you are speaking with someone a…
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While post-secondary aged women and men from across Canada continue to be CCBR's primary demographic for filling our summer internships, there has been growing interest among high schoolers for programing geared towards a younger demographic, giving them a voice in the fight for life on Canadian streets and door steps.To respond to this interest, C…
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Different pro-life organizations approach pro-life outreach with different strategies and tactics as they work to engage members of the public with the truth about abortion and value of human life. For this episode, host Cam is joined by Gavin, a regular volunteer for several pro-life organizations in the state of Texas, to talk about his experienc…
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Canadian pro-lifers have unfortunately become accustomed to even the most basic pro-life bills being voted down in Parliament, including bills which would simply evaluate the scientific evidence for when human life begins, or bills which would restrict abortion when the only reason is that the baby is a girl.In today's episode, Cam is joined again …
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Pro-lifers are often challenged on what they're trying to achieve, particularly when showing abortion victim photography as a part our their outreach. Are we trying to make people feel mad? Are we trying to make people feel guilty? In many ways, we're just trying to help people feel anything at all. In today's episode, Cam talks about a few recent …
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