Pro-lifers have long known that abortion supporters engineer language to justify abortion.

After all, it's much easier to sell "reproductive justice" than to call abortion what it is: barbaric violence against a defenseless child.

But many pro-lifers unintentionally contribute to the hijacking of the conversation through their own word choices.

We break down the ways pro-lifers can help build a culture that respects life simply by taking a little extra care in the way we speak on this two-part series of The 40 Days for Life Podcast:

In these episodes, we cover:

  • Common phrases pro-lifers use that dehumanize unborn children;
  • Life-affirming ways to discuss topics like disability and adoption;
  • Which language choices really matter--and which are a waste of time?
  • The temptation to go too far and become a pro-life version of "woke."

Send your questions about these episodes, the use of language, or any other abortion-related matters to podcast@40daysforlife.com for our upcoming Q&A episode of the podcast.

If your question is featured, we'll send you a free copy of the 40 Days for Life devotional book!

Take a deeper dive into what to say when discussing abortion by pre-ordering our new book, What to Say When 2: Your Proven Guide in the New Abortion Landscape.

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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.