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  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
February 24, 2021 at 11:06 AM

DAY 8: A devastating secret

John, An expectant mother in Ecuador was shocked to learn that her baby's father secretly had another family. Devastated by the news, the mom was about to swallow the abortion pill, but then she hesitated. As thoughts swirled in her head, she…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 11:04 AM

DAY 7: Demons, streaming video, and Planned Parenthood

John, A major streaming video corporation is filming a new series on the sidewalk in front of the Downtown Pittsburgh Planned Parenthood. The topic? Local vigil leader Nikki was told the show will focus on demonic possession. "Big surprise ther…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
February 22, 2021 at 11:06 AM

DAY 6: "We saved a baby!"

John, You can't beat Mondays during a 40 Days for Life campaign! Every Monday we'll update the number of confirmed babies saved from abortion as the answer to YOUR prayers. After just five days of peaceful vigil, we already know of 15 babies sa…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
February 21, 2021 at 11:04 AM

DAY 5: Around the world in 40 days

John, This Lent, 40 Days for Life prayers are being said in English, Serbian, Hindi, German, Swahili, Spanish, Croatian, Portuguese, and many other tongues around the world. Different countries, different cultures, and different languages. But…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
February 20, 2021 at 11:04 AM

DAY 4: Flipped the bird, then asked for help

John, As a car arrived at the Forest Park, Georgia abortion facility, a man in the back seat gave local 40 Days for Life leader John the finger... ...and then his car died. He approached John to request help jumpstarting the vehicle. "You flip m…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
February 19, 2021 at 12:03 PM

DAY 3: Lent 101

John, The spring 2021 40 Days for Life campaign is underway--and so is the holy season of Lent. But what is Lent? And why do Christians across many denominations observe it? On this week's episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we discuss: …
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
February 18, 2021 at 12:03 PM

DAY 2: First baby saved!

John, That didn't take long! We've already received the campaign's first report of a baby saved from abortion through YOUR prayers--from freezing Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! "We are here for the mom and the baby," Gerry said as he offered some …
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
February 17, 2021 at 2:35 PM

DAY 1: Two more abortion facilities CLOSED!

John, 40 Days for Life starts TODAY in 567 cities around the world. Visit 40daysforlife.com/location, find the vigil nearest you, sign up, and go out to pray! Joe in Chicago saw first-hand how God answers our praye…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
February 16, 2021 at 5:26 PM

They nearly aborted their sixth baby

John, We were blown away by the response to our recent National 40 Days for Life Sign-Up Day. Thousands of pro-lifers from coast to coast hit the sidewalk to pray. Marina in Bakersfield, California reported that a struggling family about to abor…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
February 11, 2021 at 3:03 PM

Pure evil

John, 2019 was the Year of Infanticide in the United States of America as politicians and abortion supporters advocated leaving babies who survived abortion to die. It's sick and pure evil. 2020 saw the election of the most pro-abortion governm…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
February 9, 2021 at 3:18 PM

A spiritual battle

John, "Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate." -- Joel 2:13 In just a week, we enter the holy season of Lent and kick off the largest spring campaign ever in 567 locations. As w…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
February 3, 2021 at 2:19 PM

The abortionist heard them praying

Programming Note: For the first time EVER, the Washington Post covered a 40 Days for Life vigil. Check out its coverage at washingtonpost.com/religion/2021/01/29/march-for-life-roe-wade-abortion-trump-biden/ John, D…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
January 29, 2021 at 12:03 PM

It's today!

John, Today is The National 40 Days for Life Sign-Up Day! We can't march for life in person in Washington, D.C. today...but we can bring a physical witness to the local abortion business where we live. Visit 40daysforlife.com/location, find th…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
January 28, 2021 at 3:17 PM

Join us TOMORROW!

John, Longtime Planned Parenthood manager Sue Thayer just visited a surgical abortion facility where she used to work to pray for an end to abortion. On today's video blog, Sue describes how she used to look out the facility's windows and watch…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
January 26, 2021 at 3:47 PM

We shouldn't be on this list

John, The United States now has one of the five most extreme governments on the planet when it comes to abortion and infanticide. It's never good to be on a human rights list next to China and North Korea--but you're still free to defend unborn …
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
January 22, 2021 at 2:47 PM

63,000,000

John, Take up my yoke upon you, and learn of me, because I am meek, and humble of heart: and you shall find rest to your souls. --Matthew 11:29 48 years ago, today, the United States Supreme Court, once again, dehumanized a segment of our popula…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
January 20, 2021 at 4:16 PM

The next 100 days

Programming Note: EWTN will air the 40 Days for Life documentary, Life Journey, on January 21 at 5am Eastern and January 22 at 8pm Eastern. EWTN will air Unplanned-The 40 Days for Life Story on January 26 at 5:30pm Eastern and January 27 at 2:30…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
January 19, 2021 at 3:00 PM

TONIGHT: Make a decision!

John, This week, the United States will mark the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. As we mourn the 63,000,000 babies lost to abortion, we must make a decision. Our decision this week -- as the most pro-abortion governm…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
January 18, 2021 at 2:07 PM

Breaking: Save the date for January 29

DON'T FORGET: Register for tomorrow's FREE In God We Trust video webcast at 9pm Eastern by visiting 40daysforlife.com/trust. John, Join me on the front lines of the spiritual battle to end abortion on Friday, Januar…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
January 14, 2021 at 2:36 PM

The good, the bad, and the ugly

John, Since we announced the 18,000th baby saved through YOUR prayers last week, we've learned of three more babies saved at 40 Days for Life vigils--including a pair of twins! That's the good news; here's the bad new…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
January 12, 2021 at 2:12 PM

In God We Trust

John, 2021 begins with more uncertainty than any year in recent memory. With the most pro-abortion administration in U.S. history set to take power next week, we've got work to do. Thankfully, the source of our hope…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
January 8, 2021 at 3:04 PM

America at a crossroads

John, America is at a crossroads as we await the most pro-abortion government in American history, which will take power in less than two weeks. The culture in America reflects the greatest need for our world at large--the need for Jesus Christ.…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
January 6, 2021 at 2:32 PM

Make a real resolution

John, The most pro-abortion government in American history is on the brink of taking power... ...but that reality cannot change how we respond and how God can and will use you to end abortion in 2021. Tune in to this week's episode of The 40 Day…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
December 30, 2020 at 2:03 PM

On the brink of a milestone

John, Early in the new year, we'll find out about the 18,000th baby saved from abortion as the answer to YOUR prayers! That's because next week, more than TWO DOZEN cities will launch 40 Days for Life 365 vigils--praying in front of their local …
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
December 28, 2020 at 4:58 PM

The best year ever (really!)

John, 2020 was a good year for 40 Days for Life to have our best year ever. Your prayers during the two largest 40 Days for Life campaigns ever saved 1,081 lives from abortion, converted 15 abortion workers, and helped close the 107th abortion …
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
December 23, 2020 at 3:05 PM

VIDEO: Merry Christmas from 40 Days for Life!

John, A miserable 2020 reminds a weary world that we need Jesus Christ. As we await the coming of the Baby in the manger, we remember that He is the solution to everything that went wrong this year... ...and He is the reason that 40 Days for Lif…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
December 17, 2020 at 2:46 PM

The White House just honored YOU!

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The deadline to apply to lead a local 40 Days for Life campaign is TONIGHT, Thursday, December 17 at midnight. APPLY NOW: 40daysforlife.com/apply John, ONE MILLION 40 Days for Life participants…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
December 16, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Second-trimester abortion REVERSED!

John, 40 Days for Life participants in Sacramento, California did everything they could to empower an abortion-bound mother to choose life. But it still wasn't enough to persuade the mom to keep her "inconvenient" 15-week-old baby. 40 Days for …
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
December 15, 2020 at 2:34 PM

Up to 75% choose life when you...

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT: Join us tonight, Tuesday, December 15 for our FINISH STRONG video webcast, where we'll share how closing 2020 on a high note will save lives from abortion in 2021: 40daysforlife.com/finishstrong …
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
December 12, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Finish 2020 strong!

4040 SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: The deadline to apply for the 4040 Scholarship is Tuesday, December 15. The winner will receive a $4,040 college scholarship on the stage at the Walk for Life West Coast. Visit 40daysforlife.com/scholarship to apply! …
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
December 8, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Today is the day!

LAST CALL FOR EARLY BIRDS: The early-bird deadline to apply to lead the February 17 - March 28 40 Days for Life campaign is TONIGHT. Apply at 40daysforlife.com/apply by midnight for a $100 application fee discount. …
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
December 7, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Late-term abortion, academia, and miscarriage

John, In December of 2008, the most pro-abortion president ever prepared to take office while the University of Wisconsin secretly hatched a plot to do late-term abortions. Late-term abortions would provide researchers access to fresh baby body…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
December 4, 2020 at 1:31 PM

It's here!

John, There is no pro-life book that pierces late-term abortion, academia, and miscarriage like Steve Karlen's This is When We Begin to Fight -- which is out on Tuesday! Get it now at: 40daysforlifegear.com Steve fought his …
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
December 2, 2020 at 1:50 AM

EARLY BIRDS: Applications open!

John, Here we go! We are now accepting applications to lead the February 17 - March 28 40 Days for Life campaign! To lead your community in 40 days of prayer & fasting, community outreach, and peaceful vigil, visit: 40daysforlife.com/apply T…
  Store, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Last chance for huge savings!

John, 40 Days for Life gear is flying off the shelves as our biggest sale ever continues until midnight tonight! Visit 40daysforlifegear.com and get savings of up to 50% off of the most popular items in the store. …
  Store, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
November 27, 2020 at 2:33 PM

Black Friday DEALS

John, It's Black Friday... ...that means the best deals of the year at the 40 Days for Life Store. Visit 40daysforlifegear.com to get sale prices of up to 50% off your favorite 40 Days for Life gear! Stay Warm! Wint…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
November 25, 2020 at 3:01 PM

You did it!

John, We are grateful to you for your prayers and sacrifices, which helped us meet the matching challenge--thank you! If you didn't get the chance to contribute yet, you can still donate to support this mission by visiting 40daysfor…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
November 24, 2020 at 2:01 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 $151K -- so I'll be brief. Thank you to everybody who responded generously to yesterday's email to help us close the gap. My last report…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
November 23, 2020 at 2:03 PM

I need your help

John, 40 Days for Life spends 4 percent of our budget on fundraising, and we want to keep it that way. We don't email financial appeals often, but 40 Days for Life needs your financial support right now: Make a donation …
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
November 21, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Bad news

John, Inspired by how God has used YOU and other faithful people around the world to save lives, a handful of donors just put forward a $151K matching challenge to save more babies and mothers from abortion by matching your contribution to 40 Da…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
November 20, 2020 at 2:47 PM

4 workers quit!

John, On Tuesday's Results webcast, we reported two abortion workers converted and left their jobs during the recently completed 40 Days for Life campaign... ...we have since learned of TWO more--for a total of FOUR abortion workers who have wal…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
November 18, 2020 at 2:46 PM

40 days of torture

John, On last night's Results video webcast, we unveiled 40 Days for Life 365--a year-round prayer initiative that is ALREADY saving lives! Longtime Planned Parenthood manager Sue Thayer said abortion workers describe peaceful 40 Days for Life v…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
November 17, 2020 at 2:03 PM

HUGE announcement--TONIGHT!

John, Just a quick reminder that 40 Days for Life will make our biggest announcement ever--TONIGHT! This evening, you're invited to join us for a free online 40 Days for Life video webcast -- Results. Attendance is growing quickly, so claim your…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
November 16, 2020 at 2:32 PM

Our biggest announcement EVER!

John, After years of development and testing, we're about to launch our biggest new program since 40 Days for Life was nationally launched in 2007! This major initiative has already been proven to devastate the abortion industry at the local lev…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
November 12, 2020 at 3:03 PM

No recount needed

John, Election officials are still counting and recounting votes as we await the results of last week's elections... ...but there's no uncertainty over the results of this fall's 40 Days for Life vigil. Abortion-vulnerable moms and babies are th…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
November 9, 2020 at 2:46 PM

Now what?

John, As the presidential election court cases, recounts, and audits play out, we can guarantee one of two outcomes: The re-election of Donald Trump The election of the most pro-abortion and pro-infanticide platform ever in Joe Biden and Kamala…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
November 4, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Open if frustrated

John, The uncertainty over last night's presidential election is frustrating. I share your frustration and pray for clarity and a positive resolution for life. In this time of political limbo, let me give you some hard numbers you can trust, whi…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
November 2, 2020 at 11:02 AM

DAY 41: She got off the operating table

John, This fall's 40 Days for Life campaign has come to an end, and we have 475 confirmed reports of babies saved from abortion--with updates continuing to come in! Despite challenges and obstacles we never could have imagined a year ago, the ca…
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
November 1, 2020 at 11:02 AM

DAY 40: Vote pro-life

John, Judge Amy Coney Barrett is now Justice Amy Coney Barrett after being confirmed by the Senate and sworn in as the U.S. Supreme Court's newest justice earlier this week. Her confirmation is good news for abortion-vulnerable moms and babies. Barrett has a …
  Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life · [email protected]
October 31, 2020 at 10:16 AM

DAY 39: Clergy who speak out

John, Many people complain to me about the silence, ignorance or cowardice of clergy who refuse to address abortion. These complaints naturally skyrocket during an election year. I share this frustration, but 40 Days for Life seems to bring out…