The Pillar is launching a new podcast this month. “The Pillar In-Depth” is a Catholic storytelling podcast that will spend extra time on important and controversial topics— and with the people affected by them. Our host is longtime Catholic journalist Kate Olivera.

Our first season is about the recent reversal of Roe v. Wade.

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Introducing: The Pillar In-Depth

Conversations about abortion have become so angry, especially with the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade. In this episode, I ask if it’s even possible to have a good conversation about abortion anymore? And what does a good conversation about abortion even look like? 

Show notes: 

https://braverangels.org/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdyEWuRulSp/

https://www.krazykarlspizza.com/our-specials/

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S1E1: I don’t know how to talk about this . . .

This week on The Pillar In-Depth, a woman shares the story of her unplanned pregnancy and the powerful pro-life ministry that helped her choose life. I ask what I can do to make a difference too.  

Show notes: 
https://letthemlive.org/

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1996682/10823495-episode-2-this-is-my-body?t=0

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S1E2: 'What can I do to help?'

This week on The Pillar In-Depth, I talk with a longtime journalist and fact-checker about how we can separate fact from fiction when it comes to abortion-related content we see online. 

Then, something I’ve seen a lot of in the wake of Dobbs are stories of doctors turning away women seeking care for miscarriages or ectopic pregnancies. I talk with a friend who experienced a miscarriage recently about her own experience, and the questions she has after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. 

Show notes: 
https://www.politifact.com/article/2018/feb/12/principles-truth-o-meter-politifacts-methodology-i/

https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2022/jul/12/focus-family/anti-abortion-group-exaggerates-how-states-regulat/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/07/09/one-source-story-about-10-year-old-an-abortion-goes-viral/

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S1E3: How can I separate fact from fiction here?

Should the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade affect care for women experiencing miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy? This week on The Pillar In-Depth, Kate Olivera talks about it with a leading, pro-life OB-GYN. 

Show notes: 
https://tepeyacobgyn.com/

https://www.acog.org/contact/media-center/abortion-language-guide

https://ethicscenter.nd.edu/news/dcec-presents-nd-evangelium-vitae-medal-to-dr-john-bruchalski/

Want to share feedback or a pitch? Email Kate at kolivera@pillarcatholic.com

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S1E4: What about life-affirming medicine?

Maternity homes might be one of the best kept secrets of the pro-life movement in the United States. But with the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, it’s time more people knew about them. 

This week on The Pillar In-Depth, Kate Olivera profiles a maternity home in Chicago and two women who have benefited from its service.

Show notes: 
https://www.helpaidforwomen.org/

https://leo.nd.edu/partners-projects/projects/national-maternity-housing-coalition/

Want to share feedback or a pitch? Email Kate at kolivera@pillarcatholic.com

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S1E5: How can I support women today?

A Catholic storytelling podcast with one goal: to spend extra time on important and controversial topics— and with the people affected by them. 

Season 1 is about the recent reversal of Roe v. Wade.

The Pillar In-Depth

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