Passionate about pro-life issues but feeling overwhelmed by a lack of time to create compelling presentations? Our experienced speakers are here to help. They stay up-to-date on the latest developments and can articulate complex topics in ways that resonate with diverse audiences. By inviting our speakers to your school, community group, or church gathering, you’re taking a crucial step in educating your community and moving our society towards making abortion unthinkable. Our presenters bring personal stories, current information, and philosophical insights that challenge listeners to think deeper on Life issues.
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Arthur F. Gilloon, Esq.
Art Gilloon was a senior partner in the Dubuque law firm of Gilloon, Wright & Hamel, P.C. He is a 1975 honors graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a 1978 graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law. Art is licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts in Iowa, the state courts of Wisconsin, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
Art taught grade school and high school religious education classes for 17 years and also coached girls’ basketball at the YWCA for seven years. He has been married for over 40 years and is blessed with a strong and supportive wife, three wonderful children, a wonderful daughter-in-law, and three beautiful granddaughters.
Topics Art Covers
History of Law on Abortion, Legislation and Judicial Cases Happening in Iowa and around the United States, Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide, Living Wills / Durable Power of Attorney
If you would like Art to speak on another topic not listed above, please mention it in the speaker request form below.
What others are saying about Art’s presentations:
“It was very engaging and something fresh.” – High School Sophomore
“I liked that we talked about the legal side of abortion, it makes more sense now.” – High School Student
“It was fun and I learned a lot.” – High School Sophomore
Augustine Payne – Executive Director
Augustine Payne is one of fourteen kids (three in the care of Jesus) and grew up in a suburb of Chicago. The whole family was involved in the pro-life movement from a young age. Augustine is a 2018 graduate of Ave Maria University with a degree in Economics.
After being a leader in the local pro-life group in high school, Augustine attended the local community college where he started a pro-life group on a campus of over 25,000 students. He then transferred from the community college to Ave Maria University where he started the university debate team. Augustine and Molly are proud parents of their sons, Maximilian Karol and Luke Greyson.
Besides being actively pro-life, Augustine loves the great outdoors and being challenged. He was able to merge those passions by doing Biking for Babies along with two of his brothers, all of whom were on the team that biked from Dallas, Texas, to Chicago, Illinois.
Topics Augustine Covers
Adopting and Caring for a Child with a Disability, The Beauty of Human Development (for all ages), The Uniqueness of Life (for 6th grade and up), What is an Abortion?, Raising Pro-Life Kids in a Secular Culture, How Pro-Lifers Can Have Better Dialogue (with those who disagree with them), Responding to Bodily Rights Arguments, Making the Equal Rights Case for the Pre-Born, The Hard Cases (rape, fetal anomaly, and life of the mother) and How to Talk about Them
In-Depth talk: Engaging in Dialogue with Pro-Choice People in a More Persuasive Manner – 8 hours (Options for scheduling: All in one day; 2-hour sessions once weekly for 4 weeks; 1.25-hour sessions once weekly for 7 weeks [recommended]
If you would like Augustine to speak on another topic that is not listed above, please mention it in the speaker request form below.
What others are saying about Augustine’s presentations:
“I liked how he talked about how everyone is special and created in the likeness of God.” – High School Student on the Uniqueness of Life
“I liked hearing testimonies. I always think learning about others struggles with anything can help me with my own.” – Sophomore High School Student on Sexual Ethics
“It answered a lot of questions I had about that sort of issue.” – High School Student on Sexual Ethics
“Really challenged me to think out my approach and gave me a lot to think about.” – Pro-life activist on Making the Equal Rights Case for the Unborn
“A lot to absorb and process. I learned things I had not thought through before.” – Responding to Bodily Rights Arguments
Kathy Slinger
Through a series of poor choices, Kathy found herself pregnant and alone. After choosing abortion, Kathy was left with unforeseen regret and pain. She never would have imagined that one choice could affect her for the rest of her life. Kathy was able to find hope and healing despite her choice. Kathy wants to spread the message of healing and forgiveness to those hurting from past abortion experiences.
Kathy has offered post-abortion support for the Clarity Clinic Pregnancy Resource Center (formerly known as Tri-State Pregnancy Center) for over 20 years. She has attended over 15 post-abortion trainings, pro-life seminars, and speaker’s workshops. She has led post-abortion support groups and helped many people one-on-one through a post-abortion recovery program. Kathy conducts post-abortion conferences to educate people on post-abortion syndrome and the devastating effects abortion has on the hearts and lives of those it touches. It is her heart’s desire to see hurting women and men healed, as well as to help people understand and help the hurting post-abortion people in their life.
Kathy and her husband, Dan, have been married since 1993. They have two daughters, and a son-in-law, and a future son-in-law. As well as they are the very happy grandparents of five wonderful grandchildren, two granddaughters and three grandsons!
Topics Kathy Covers
The Story of My Choice, Accompanying Post-Abortive people by Surrounding Them with Love
In-Depth talk: Surrounded by Love Conference—Ministering to Those Who are Experiencing Post-Abortive Syndrome
Grace Van Petten
Grace Van Petten hails from Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and is a recent graduate of Loras College, majoring in Social Work and Politics. She found her drive and passion for the pro-life movement through a transformation that took place in her first two years of college.
Grace was “pro-choice” before entering college and thought that abortion was a women’s rights issue. However, her new friends she met at Loras helped to shed light on the issue by educating her about the facts surrounding abortion during her early college experience. This led to a full shift in her viewpoint and a strong desire to get more involved in the pro-life movement. She now seeks to inform people of the truth about abortion and the fact that it is a matter of human rights. She is a former president of Duhawks for Life at Loras College.
Topics Grace Covers
My Transformation from Pro-Choice to Pro-Life, How to Get Active in the Pro-Life Movement with the Next Generation, How Pro-Lifers Can Have Better Dialogues, Responding to Bodily Rights Arguments, and Making the Equal Rights Case for the Unborn
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