Today is Spy Wednesday--the day that Judas sold out our Lord, setting in motion the most dramatic series of events in human history.

Jesus had a lot to say in the hours leading up to His death on the cross...

...and His words provide particularly profound insights, instructions, consolations, and warnings for pro-lifers.

On this special Holy Week episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we take a deep dive into 10 powerful sayings from Jesus's last 24 hours on earth--and how pro-lifers can apply them as we pray for an end to abortion:

To watch or listen, click the image or visit:

40daysforlife.com/words-from-the-passion

On this episode, we discuss:

  • Why betrayal is nothing new--and why we shouldn't let it discourage us;
  • How Jesus's soul-piercing words to Judas teach us how to reach out to abortion-bound women on the sidewalk;
  • The power of silence;
  • What we sometimes miss about Jesus's final words from the cross.

For more Holy Week podcasts to prepare you for the most important days of the year, check out these episodes from the archives:


We made it through the largest Lenten 40 Days for Life campaign ever.

I pray that these final days before Easter draw you even more deeply into relationship with the Lord.

Shawn Carney, President/CEO

In addition to co-founding 40 Days for Life, Shawn is one of the most sought-after pro-life speakers, addressing audiences coast-to-coast and internationally. He has executive produced award-winning pro-life documentaries. Shawn co-authored the #1 top-rated Christian book: 40 Days for Life: Discover What God Has Done ... Imagine What He Can Do and also wrote The Beginning of the End of Abortion.