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• #622 IVF Is Not The Way--The False Promises of Artificial Procreation: With Stacy Trasancos, PH.D.

  Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Dr. Stacey Trasancos never planned to write a book about IVF, but with President Trump promising to expand access to IVF, she felt compelled to explain why artificial reproduction conflicts with Christian teaching on human dignity and procreation. The heart of the issue lies in what Trasancos calls the principle of inseparability—anything that divorces "lovemaking" from "life-giving" violates God's design for human reproduction. While contraception suppresses the life-giving aspect, IVF eliminates the lovemaking component. This separation isn't merely theological abstraction but has profound implications for how we understand human relationships and dignity.Most jarring is the revelation that between one and four million embryonic children are currently frozen in cryogenic storage in the United States alone. These living human beings exist in a state of suspended development, creating ethical dilemmas about their fate. Ready to understand the deeper implications of reproductive technology? Listen now and discover why the technological ability to create life doesn't automatically grant us the moral authority to do so.Purchase IVF Is Not The Way, The False Promise of Artificial ProcreationContact Jack: [email protected] Blog on Substack: https://johnpauliirenewal.substack.com/If you’re interested in being a sponsor of the Become Who You Are Podcast, please email us at [email protected] the show, Sign up for our Newsletter: https://jp2renew.org/Support the show

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• #621 Sacred Warriors: Young Men Reclaiming Their Hearts and Facing Fears Through Prayer

  Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”The human heart has an extraordinary capacity for resilience. Even in our current era—where young men grow up bombarded by toxic influences that rob their innocence and shatter their moral imagination—something remarkable is happening. They're awakening to the sacred.Mike Pacer, president of Five Stones and author of "Prayers for Catholic Men," joins Jack to explore how prayer is transforming young men's lives against all cultural odds. Pacer shares his own journey of faith—leaving behind a successful career as a trial attorney when God simply said "leave"—and how surrendering to divine guidance led him to a more authentic life.The conversation centers around three foundational spiritual practices for men: beginning each day on your knees in surrender to God, viewing temptation as an invitation to prayer rather than a cause for shame, and committing to love the next person you encounter. These simple yet powerful habits create a framework for spiritual growth amid today's distractions.Purchase "Prayers" For Catholic Men by Mike Pacer Contact Jack: [email protected] Blog on Substack: https://johnpauliirenewal.substack.com/If you’re interested in being a sponsor of the Become Who You Are Podcast, please email us at [email protected] the show, Sign up for our Newsletter: https://jp2renew.org/Support the show

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• #620 Kurt Mahlburg: Courageous Leadership in Troubling Times: Young People Are Reclaiming Christianity!

  Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”The battle for religious freedom has reached new heights in Australia as New South Wales enacts legislation making it illegal to pray with someone about their sexuality—even if they explicitly request such prayer. Kurt Mahlburg, Australian writer and senior editor at The Daily Declaration, brings urgent clarity to this troubling development and its implications for believers worldwide.What sounds like dystopian fiction is now reality: Christians face potential criminal charges for practicing fundamental aspects of their faith. Yet amid this encroachment on religious liberty, something unexpected is happening. Young people across Western nations are rejecting progressive ideologies and returning to traditional values. Having witnessed the cultural chaos resulting from removing God from public life, many in Gen Z are seeking stability in time-tested principles. As Mahlburg notes, "Church attendance and belief in the Bible have essentially spiked in the younger generation" in both America and Britain.This generational shift suggests hope for cultural renewal through two pathways: spiritual revival in the traditional sense, and a grassroots return to conservative values among youth. Initiatives like the "Open Windows Letter" (where pastors pledge to defy unjust laws) and the "Australian Creed for Sexual Integrity" (uniting Christians across denominations) demonstrate that resistance is not only possible, but growing.Follow Kurt on X https://x.com/k_mahlburgRead "The future is conservative" By Kurt MahlburgRead Jack's Latest In Crisis Magazine: Young Men, Against All Odds, Are Awakening to the SacredPlease support our sponsored business:  Aim Utility Advisors TJ Lally |  630-990-3400 As a leading company in the energy sourcing and managementindustry, we are committed to empowering your business with efficient,sustainable, and cost-effective energy strategies.  Contact Jack: [email protected] the show

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• #619 Defeating Modernism, A Battle for Truth: Satan's Time Is Limited

  Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Author Jim Valois takes us on a journey through the dangerous waters of modernism – not the technological or cultural kind, but the theological heresy that threatens to undermine Catholic teaching at its core.For young people seeking solid ground in a world of shifting values, this confusion can be particularly devastating.The conversation opens with Jim's personal story of reverting to Catholicism after years in evangelicalism. His experience illuminates how poor teaching and modernist influences can drive faithful Catholics away from the Church, only to have them return when they encounter the fullness of truth preserved in authentic Catholic tradition.Pope St. Pius X recognized this danger over a century ago, calling modernism "the synthesis of all heresies" and implementing reforms to combat its spread."Truth is not a something, truth is a somebody – Jesus Christ." By returning to Scripture, the Catechism, and the Church's living tradition, believers can find their way through the fog of modernism to the clarity and peace that only unchanging truth can provide.Jim's Article "Defeating Modernism" @ the Catholic ExchangeOur Ladies Prophecies By Jim ValiosDownload the Claymore Battle Plan for Men! Follow us and watch on X: John Paul II Renewal @JP2RenewalOn Rumble: JohnPaulIIRCIf you’re interested in being a sponsor of the Become Who You Are Podcast, please email us at [email protected] Support the show

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• #618 The Great Sacrament of Marriage: A "Divine Story" and a "Human Story"

  Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Marriage as a divine sacrament is radically misunderstood in our secular age. While many see it merely as a social contract or romantic bond, its true nature runs infinitely deeper – it's a visible sign that reveals God's invisible mystery of Trinitarian love.Young people today are increasingly abandoning marriage altogether, finding it easier to "just forget it" than attempt to understand its profound meaning. This tragic reality stems from our culture's impoverished view of love and relationships, which has left hearts confused and yearning for something they can't quite name.The John Paul II Renewal Center was formed precisely to address this modern crisis of meaning. At its core is a revolutionary truth – our bodies were designed to "make visible what is invisible, the spiritual and the divine." Whether married or single, discover how your heart was made for this eternal love story and how embracing this truth transforms relationships, identity, and purpose. Contact Jack: [email protected] us and watch on X: John Paul II Renewal @JP2RenewalOn Rumble: JohnPaulIIRCIf you’re interested in being a sponsor of the Become Who You Are Podcast, please email us at [email protected] Support the show

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