In this episode of The Pulse Podcast, we share the powerful story behind one of New Zealand’s most overlooked options—adoption.
Charlie’s life began in circumstances many would consider impossible. Conceived in violence and born with a life-threatening heart condition, he was given little chance of survival. Yet today, he is thriving—because one mother chose life, and another family chose to say yes.
Through this deeply personal conversation, we explore the reality of open adoption in New Zealand, the emotional cost and beauty of fostering, and why adoption remains a rarely presented option despite its life-changing impact.
This episode challenges some of the underlying assumptions in today’s culture—particularly the belief that suffering should be avoided at all costs. As Charlie’s adoptive mother reflects, “there are precious jewels to be found in the deep mines of suffering.”
At its heart, this is a story of courage, loss, healing, and hope—and a compelling reminder that even in the most difficult circumstances, good can emerge.
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8 May 2026
Another NZ Doctor Lifts the Lid on the Illusion of Euthanasia 'Choice'
We’re told euthanasia is about choice.
But what if that choice is shaped by loneliness, pressure, and a lack of real support?
In this episode, we hear from a doctor with years of experience caring for patients at the end of life. Drawing from real conversations and frontline experience, he shares what he’s seen behind closed doors — where requests for assisted dying are often driven by fear of being a burden, isolation, loss of dignity, and gaps in care.
This is not a theoretical debate. It’s a perspective from inside the room — where families, patients, and healthcare professionals are navigating some of the most complex and emotional decisions of life.
Together, we explore:
what patients are really afraid of at the end of life
why “I don’t want to be a burden” matters more than we think
how system pressures and lack of palliative care shape decisions
the reality behind “choice” in assisted dying
and what may be lost when death is shortened
This episode offers a thoughtful, experience-based perspective on euthanasia and assisted dying — one that challenges common assumptions and invites deeper reflection on care, dignity, and what people truly need at the end of life.
9 Mar 2026
Euthanasia Exposed! Interview With a NZ Whistleblower Doctor!
For the first time, a senior clinician from one of our country’s leading tertiary hospitals speaks out publicly about his direct and impactful experience navigating the complexity and struggle of euthanasia operating inside his workplace. He describes the realities doctors are facing, the pressures inside the system, and the difficult questions being raised within medicine as the practice continues to expand across the country. His account is sobering.
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23 Feb 2026
Why Conscience Matters | Alex Penk
Alex Penk, Director of the Ethos Alliance, joins Lydia to discuss their important work in protecting the right to freedom of conscience; what conscience is, and what it's protection matters so much when it comes to pro-life issues.
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12 Dec 2025
Latest NZ Abortion Report Shows A Massive Increase
Bioethics speaker and commentator Brendan Malone joins Lydia to discuss the alarming developments revealed in the latest annual abortion report that was published 2 days ago by the New Zealand Government.
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5 Nov 2025
Euthanasia Dangers Worsening For NZ
Researcher Maryanne Spurdle joins Lydia to discuss the growing euthanasia dangers New Zealand is now facing in light of ACT Party MP Todd Stephenson’s private members bill aimed at loosening euthanasia even further.
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17 Mar 2023
9. Are You Living For a Pro-Life Death?
Kate Cormack, Jason Winslade and Brendan Malone discuss the profoundly important topic of death and dying, and why an authentic pro-life culture is one which embraces and prepares us for the reality of death. ❤️ Support the important pro-life work of Voice for Life at: www.voiceforlife.org.nz/donate
22 Dec 2022
8. The Year That Was and What Lies Ahead!
Jason Winslade and Brendan Malone join us for this month’s episode of the PULSE podcast. In this final episode for 2022 we discuss the year that was, all of the amazing things VFL has acheived over the past 12 months, and some of the awesome things that lie ahead in 2023! ❤️ Support the important pro-life work of Voice for Life at: www.voiceforlife.org.nz/donate
3 Nov 2022
7. Dial-An-Abortion Comes To NZ | The 2021 Abortion Stats | TVNZ Promotes Abortion Cringe
Bob McCoskrie and Brendan Malone join us for this month’s episode of the PULSE podcast. We take a detailed look at the latest NZ abortion stastics, the Labour Government’s new 0800 dial-an-abortion service, and a bizarre piece of pro-abortion cringe from the TVNZ Sunday TV show. ❤️ Support the important pro-life work of Voice for Life at: www.voiceforlife.org.nz/donate
22 Sept 2022
6. The Pro Love Revolution That is Changing NZ
In this month’s episode of the PULSE podcast we speak to Melissa Dobbs, a truly inspirational pro-lifer who is radically transforming New Zealand with a revolution of pro-life love and practical care . ❤️ Support the important pro-life work of Voice for Life at: www.voiceforlife.org.nz/donate
25 Aug 2022
5. The Trevor Mallard Bullying Story the Media Never Told You
In this month’s episode of the PULSE podcast we discuss a Trevor Mallard bullying incident involving disabled and terminally ill anti-euthanasia advocates that the mainstream media never told you about. We also talk about the troubling new euthanasia data that is emerging in New Zealand. ❤️ Support the important pro-life work of Voice for Life at: www.voiceforlife.org.nz/donate
28 Jul 2022
4. Life After Roe
In this month’s episode of the PULSE podcast we speak to US bioethics public policy expert Dr. Jane Silloway-Smith, and Andy Moore, a Kiwi who resides in the USA where he works for Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America. We discuss the end of Roe v. Wade, the myths it has given rise to, and what it means now for the USA and the rest of the world! ❤️ Support the important pro-life work of Voice for Life at: www.voiceforlife.org.nz/donate
16 Jun 2022
3. Abortion Grief: Marina’s Story
In this month’s episode of the PULSE podcast we speak to Marina Young about her abortion experience, the grief that it shackled her with, and how this led her to start an organisation dedicated to caring for others experiencing the pain of abortion. ❤️ Support the important pro-life work of Voice for Life at: www.voiceforlife.org.nz/donate
19 May 2022
2. The Roe v. Wade SCOTUS Leak | TVNZ Glamourises Euthanasia
In this episode of the PULSE podcast we unpack all of the issues involved in the leaked US Supreme Court draft ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. Kate also speaks to Henoch Kloosterboer of DefendNZ about the extremely concerning promotion and glamorizing of euthansia by the NZ media. ❤️ Support the important pro-life work of Voice for Life at: www.voiceforlife.org.nz/donate
28 Apr 2022
1. 'Safe Zones' | Dial-an-Abortion | Justice for the Five
In the first episode of the PULSE podcast we unpack the troubling details of New Zealand’s so-called ‘safe areas’ legislation which bans pro-life free speech in public spaces near abortion facilities. We also talk about the troubling new dial-an-abortion service just launched by the NZ Government, as well as unpacking the important details about ‘Justice for the Five’ - the US incident involving a box full of aborted unborn children. ❤️ Support the important pro-life work of Voice for Life at: www.voiceforlife.org.nz/donate
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