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May 12, 2020 at 2:10 PM

Don't say these 5 things

John, There are a lot of good reasons to oppose abortion... ...but the wrong pro-life arguments can undermine your case for life. On this week's episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we discuss 5 bad arguments in defense of life. You'll learn…

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May 6, 2020 at 1:54 PM

Contraception

John, It's the elephant in the room of any conversation about abortion: contraception. Is birth control a blessing or a curse? On this week's episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we discuss: Whether contraception reduces or increases the a…

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April 30, 2020 at 3:54 PM

Incredible!

John, Last night's Unplanned Watch Party with Abby Johnson was awesome! Thousands have tuned in as we: Revisited some of the film's most powerful moments, sharing powerful behind-the-scenes stories from Abby's conversion Discussed why Abby init…

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April 29, 2020 at 12:18 PM

FREE Unplanned watch party TONIGHT!

PROGRAMMING ALERT: Please forward this email to your pro-life friends, family members and acquaintances and invite them to join tonight's Unplanned Watch Party featuring Abby Johnson by visiting 40daysforlife.com/unplanned …

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April 28, 2020 at 12:32 PM

Matching Challenge: Down to the wire!

John, Today is the last day of our matching challenge -- that DOUBLES any donation to 40 Days for Life up to $98,000-- so I'll be brief. Thank you to everybody who responded generously to yesterday's email to help us close the gap. We are still …

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April 27, 2020 at 12:35 PM

It's not going well

John, God has always provided for our mission, so 40 Days for Life does not sensationalize when fundraising -- but we are transparent and direct. Our matching challenge is not going well. In fact, it is down 48% compared with this point last yea…

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April 25, 2020 at 1:16 PM

Good news

John, The economic impact of the pandemic affects all of us. Thankfully, a group of committed 40 Days for Life donors (who participate in the campaign) want to maximize your gift with a $98,000 matching challenge. These donors will DOUBLE your …

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April 24, 2020 at 1:04 PM

New York is the epicenter of abortion

John, Right now, we are seeing the heroic efforts of healthcare workers in New York, the epicenter of the Coronavirus in the USA. But New York is also the epicenter of abortion, and today we want to highlight heroic New Yorkers who were saving l…

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April 23, 2020 at 1:06 PM

EXCLUSIVE: Abby Johnson answers YOUR questions

John, On Tuesday's Perseverance video webcast, we announced that Abby Johnson will join us next week for an Unplanned Watch Party: 40daysforlife.com/unplanned The exclusive online event will take place Wednesday, April 29 at 9 pm Eastern. Please…

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April 22, 2020 at 1:44 PM

BREAKING: TEN abortion workers quit!

SAVE THE DATE! On Wednesday, April 29 at 9 pm Eastern, Abby Johnson and I will host an Unplanned Watch Party. We'll show scenes of the blockbuster film, take YOUR questions, and give away FREE copies of the movie! J…

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April 21, 2020 at 1:38 PM

Don't miss TONIGHT!

John, Just a quick reminder to invite you to join us TONIGHT for a free online 40 Days for Life video webcast -- Perseverance. Attendance is growing quickly, so claim your spot: Sign up today! On this event, we will sha…

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April 20, 2020 at 2:09 PM

Still saving lives from home

John, THOUSANDS have already registered for tomorrow's Perseverance video webcast. Attendance is rising quickly, so reserve your spot now: 40daysforlife.com/perseverance Sign up today! When we made the difficult decisio…

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April 17, 2020 at 2:35 PM

You're invited!

John, You just overcame incredible obstacles to complete the largest 40 Days for Life vigil ever... ...and now you're invited to see how God answered your prayers in 507 cities around the world on our free video webcast: Perseverance. The event …

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April 16, 2020 at 2:09 PM

Perseverance

John, The pandemic made the recently completed 40 Days for Life campaign the most challenging ever... ...but that didn't stop resilient 40 Days for Life leaders and volunteers from persevering in their lifesaving prayer, fasting, and community o…

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April 10, 2020 at 1:03 PM

Good Friday & Abortion

John, Today, we commemorate the worst day our world has ever seen... ...but Christians call it Good because the events of today purchased our salvation. The unconditional love of Jesus Christ dying for our sins and offering us the gift of salva…

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April 8, 2020 at 1:18 PM

A message from VP Pence

John, Recently, I was on a conference call with Vice President Mike Pence. He wanted to share his gratitude for the measures 40 Days for Life has taken to follow CDC guidelines to prevent the further spread of the pandemic. His message was simp…

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April 6, 2020 at 1:45 PM

DAY 41: Twins!

John, The 2020 spring 40 Days for Life campaign has come to an end... ...and we have 343 confirmed reports of babies saved from abortion--with reports continuing to come in! With the campaign finished, we now move into Holy Week. Tune in to this…

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April 5, 2020 at 10:05 AM

DAY 40: Jesus is the answer to the pandemic

John, As we enter Holy Week, we remember that the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ provide our Light at the end of the tunnel. There is great opportunity to use these days, hand them to Jesus Christ, and draw closer to Him. I discuss that as Ti…

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April 4, 2020 at 10:02 AM

DAY 39: Abortion facility closed!

PROGRAMMING NOTE: With so many at home due to the pandemic, our friends at EWTN will re-air Life Journey TODAY, Saturday, April 4, at 2 pm Eastern/1 pm Central. John, Today, we can confirm that the 107th abortion f…

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April 3, 2020 at 10:02 AM

DAY 38: Non-essential

John, Planned Parenthood never lets a crisis go to waste. While the entire world is focused on equipping medical professionals with the resources they need to fight the pandemic... ...Planned Parenthood sees an opportunity to sell more abortion…

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April 2, 2020 at 10:03 AM

DAY 37: It's here!

John, Life Journey, the 40 Days for Life documentary that aired on EWTN earlier this year, is now available on DVD! With so many at home due to the pandemic, our friends at EWTN will re-air Life Journey on Saturday, April 4 at 2 pm Eastern/1 pm …

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April 1, 2020 at 10:04 AM

DAY 36: Planned Parenthood's sacrament

John, States across the country have banned all elective medical procedures. Delaying non-essential surgeries will free up doctors, nurses and medical resources to care for pandemic victims. But Planned Parenthood sees abortion as the solution …

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March 31, 2020 at 10:06 AM

DAY 35: 5 ways to restore your resolutions

John, Prayer and fasting are powerful...and humbling. Broken resolutions remind us how frail and weak we are...but God can use that to draw you closer to Him. If your resolutions have fallen by the wayside, here are 5 basic tips on today's video blog to help y…

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March 30, 2020 at 10:03 AM

DAY 34: Meet two moms who chose life

John, Even though public vigils have been suspended, we know of 282 babies spared from abortion since February 26--with news from local campaigns continuing to come in. We now have a confirmed report of the... ...17,000th baby saved from abortio…

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March 29, 2020 at 1:23 PM

DAY 33: Chemical abortions are the future

John, TODAY marks the one-year anniversary of the release of Unplanned! In one of the most powerful moments in the history of cinema, the film depicts the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual devastation that abortion pills inflicte…

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March 28, 2020 at 10:04 AM

DAY 32: Men & abortion

John, Linda could tell she was being watched. From the parking lot, a man in a car monitored her as she stood in prayer in front of the Falls Church, Virginia abortion facility prior to the suspension of public vigil. Finally, a man got out of…

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March 27, 2020 at 10:07 AM

DAY 31: One year ago

John, It's hard to believe it's been a year since the opening weekend of Unplanned... ...which helped increase 40 Days for Life vigil participation by 30%! In today's video blog, I share my personal favorite Unplanned story, and we take a blast …

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March 26, 2020 at 12:52 PM

DAY 30: Abortion doctor converts!

PROGRAMMING ALERT: I will be on EWTN Pro-Life Weekly TONIGHT, Thursday March 26, at 9pm Central/10pm Eastern to discuss the suspension of the vigils and the attack in Pittsburgh. John, The one-year anniversary of th…

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March 25, 2020 at 10:04 AM

DAY 29: Dangerous and disgusting

PROGRAMMING ALERT: I will be on EWTN Pro-Life Weekly TOMORROW, Thursday March 26, at 9pm Central/10pm Eastern to discuss the suspension of the vigils and the attack in Pittsburgh. Dear John, Planned Parenthood appar…

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March 24, 2020 at 10:05 AM

DAY 28: Planned Parenthood and the Coronavirus

John, I want to introduce our new daily video blog. Today, I cover the difficult decision to suspend the vigil and Planned Parenthood's response to the pandemic: As the Coronavirus crisis worsens, heroic doctors and nur…

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March 23, 2020 at 10:03 AM

DAY 27: She crossed the line

To see yesterday's announcement that public 40 Days for Life vigils have been suspended, visit: 40daysforlife.com/important-coronavirus-update John, Praise God for amazing results as we know of 271 babies saved fro…

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March 22, 2020 at 9:40 PM

IMPORTANT: Coronavirus update

Dear John, It's with a heavy heart that I have decided to end the public vigil portion of the spring 40 Days for Life campaign effective immediately due to the Coronavirus pandemic. For the remainder of the campaign, we will continue the daily e…

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March 22, 2020 at 10:08 AM

DAY 26: UNPLANNED: one year later

John, As we all plow through the Coronavirus pandemic together, there is something to celebrate... ...the movie that shook Hollywood and transformed how millions view abortion will hit the one-year anniversary of its release this coming week! Wa…

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March 21, 2020 at 10:03 AM

DAY 25: Saved babies are up despite outbreak!

John, In spite of quarantines, lock-downs, and social distancing... ...reports of saved babies at 40 Days for Life vigils are up more than 10% this spring! I recently received an email from a dad in Louisville, Kentuck…

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March 20, 2020 at 10:07 AM

DAY 24: Weak and cowardly men

John, Men acting like boys often leads to abortion. Today we go to the Carolinas where we just sent two strong men--our General Counsel Matt Britton and our friend Fr. Frank Pavone. When a South Carolina woman learn…

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March 19, 2020 at 10:04 AM

DAY 23: Abortion and the 7 deadly sins

John, For all the advances the human race has made in science and technology, we still haven't been able to invent a new sin. EVERY offense against God is a manifestation of at least 1 of the 7 deadly sins: lust, pride, envy, wrath, gluttony, g…

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March 18, 2020 at 10:04 AM

DAY 22: Abortion provider appreciation day

John, Doctors, nurses, and other health professionals making heroic sacrifices to combat the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic deserve our appreciation and admiration. But the City Council in St. Paul, Minnesota has chosen to honor abortion provide…

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March 17, 2020 at 10:03 AM

DAY 21: DISGRACEFUL: Planned Parenthood worker coughs on pro-lifers

John, The Coronavirus is making an unprecedented impact on daily life. Check out this new video to see what COVID-19 means for 40 Days for Life, the abortion industry, and you: To watch the video, click the image or vi…

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March 16, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Coronavirus and abortion

Dear John, My family and I are on our way to pray at the 40 Days for Life vigil at the largest Planned Parenthood in the world here in Houston. Like you, our family's school, work, and other plans have all been altered or canceled during this un…

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March 16, 2020 at 10:03 AM

DAY 20: Security guard no match for prayer!

John, It's another saved-baby Monday! Halfway through this 40 Days for Life campaign, we know of … ...180 babies saved from abortion through your prayers! Cherry Hill, New Jersey is a tough place to save babies. T…

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March 15, 2020 at 10:05 AM

DAY 19: Have a pro-life spring break

John, Spring Break is this week for much of the world. Sign up for some extra prayer shifts at your local 40 Days for Life vigil: 40daysforlife.com/location Take some time to catch up on five of the most educationa…

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March 14, 2020 at 10:02 AM

DAY 18: Small numbers save babies

John, It's exciting when a large group of volunteers gathers to pray at a 40 Days for Life vigil... ...but the reality is that when you visit any campaign around the world, you're likely to see two or three people praying at a time. That's nor…

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March 13, 2020 at 10:04 AM

DAY 17: Pregnant and homeless

John, Maura had just gotten in her car to head for a prayer shift at the Roanoke, Virginia 40 Days for Life vigil when she realized she didn't have any pregnancy center information with her. She decided she could get by without it. But as she …

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March 12, 2020 at 10:02 AM

DAY 16: Pro-abortion protesters become friends

John, You'd never know Oregon is one of America's most abortion-friendly places visiting any of the state's three 40 Days for Life vigils. 40 Days for Life Director of Medical Affairs & Education Dr. Haywood Robinson saw the fortitude of p…

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March 11, 2020 at 10:02 AM

DAY 15: The problem AND the solution

John, A single neighborhood in Bogotá, Colombia is home to dozens of abortion facilities. That fact is a shameful testament to the damage caused by decades of America exporting abortion to traditionally pro-life countries. In fact, both of Colo…

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March 10, 2020 at 10:04 AM

DAY 14: Liberal media’s obsession with 40 Days for Life

John, HuffPost UK is not a fan of 40 Days for Life. That’s fine, but freedom of speech should not be designated only for liberals. Late last week, the online media giant published THREE overly dramatic articles on why 40 Days for Life could lea…

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March 9, 2020 at 10:04 AM

DAY 13: She ran out of Planned Parenthood!

John, It's Monday...and that means it's time to update the number of babies saved from abortion through your prayers. Today, we know of 99 babies spared from abortion since February 26! Laura gave an abortion client at Planned Pa…

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March 8, 2020 at 10:03 AM

DAY 12: First abortion-free state?

John, When we have an abortion-free state, we can have an abortion-free region--and if we can do that, we can have an abortion-free country. Getting the first abortion-free state is something we work at year-round... ...Missouri has long been a…

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March 7, 2020 at 11:03 AM

DAY 11: Abortion in the pews

John, Sometimes, simply talking about abortion can be the difference between life and death. Last month, Karen in Flossmoor, Illinois had the opportunity to address her church about abortion and 40 Days for Life. The message struck a chord w…

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March 6, 2020 at 11:04 AM

DAY 10: Shortage of abortion doctors

John, Abortion is the shame of the medical community. That is evident with the increasing shortage of doctors willing to do an abortion, a mounting problem for the abortion industry. The shortage of abortionists is often revealed during a 40 Days for Life cam…

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