Why Some Women Defy the Birth Dearth | Dr. Catherine Pakaluk | Franciscan University Presents
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Join panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, and special guest Dr. Catherine Pakaluk, associate professor in the Busch School of Business at the Catholic University of America and author of Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth, as they discuss why some women are open to having large families, despite cultural pressure. Other Voices from this episode include: Alicia HernonCo-Founder, Messy Family Project & Mother of 10 Laura DoroskiParish Respect Life Ministry Coordinator & Mother of 6 Original Air Date: February 2025 Listen to more Franciscan University Presents episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.
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