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  1. Promoting Adoption with Terri Marcroft

    In this LifeBeat episode, host Tiffany Van Bronkhorst, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, speaks with special guest Terri Marcroft to discuss her personal journey with adoption and how it inspired her to found Unplanned Good, a nonprofit focused on expanding the conversation around...

  2. The Truth About Abortion Pill Effects

    In this LifeBeat episode, hosts Danny Earl, Director of Education, and Tiffany Van Bronkhorst, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, wish all mothers a Happy Mother's Day this upcoming Sunday. Danny and Tiffany highlight the courage and dedication of the women who said yes to becoming a...

  3. Recognizing the Danger of Physician-Assisted Suicide

    In this LifeBeat episode, hosts Danny Earl, Director of Education, and Tiffany Van Bronkhorst, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, highlight the pending legislation that could soon make physician-assisted suicide legal in Delaware, making it the 11th state to legalize the practice. Danny...

  4. RLM Responds to Closing of Four Michigan Planned Parenthood Locations

    In this LifeBeat episode, hosts Danny Earl, Director of Education, and Tiffany Van Bronkhorst, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, discuss an Illinois abortion law that was deemed unconstitutional. Danny and Tiffany touch on a heartbreaking story of a woman who suffered severe health...

  5. Countering Planned Parenthood with a Prolife Message

    In this LifeBeat episode, hosts Danny Earl, Director of Education, and Tiffany Van Bronkhorst, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, highlight Michigan's Knights of Columbus and their 100th donated ultrasound machine! Danny and TIffany discuss an article highlighting Planned Parenthood...

  6. A Conversation with Our New Co-Host Tiffany Van Bronkhorst

    In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, introduces the podcast's new co-host Tiffany Van Bronkhorst, RLM's new Content Contributor and Events Coordinator. Danny and Tiffany discuss Women's History Month and how true empowerment comes from providing women with every...

  7. A Conversation on Healing with Mobile PRC Director Kisha Martin

    In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, speaks with Kisha Martin, the Director of the ICU Birth Choice mobile pregnancy resource center (PRC). Kisha highlights the work that the mobile PRC does in the Detroit area, providing women with a place to turn to for…

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  8. Reaching the Black Community with a Prolife Message

    In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, speaks with LaTonya Lewis, one of the Community Outreach Coordinators for Right to Life of Michigan. LaTonya touches on the struggles that the Black community faces when searching for prolife pregnancy care in the Detroit area.…

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  9. Learning More About MiGen Leads

    In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, sits down with Jazlyn Bailey, the MiGen Leads Ambassador at Right to Life of Michigan (RLM). Jazlyn discusses the MiGen Leads program and the contests it offers for youth and young adults in Michigan. Danny and Jazlyn discuss the...

  10. Encouraging a Choice for Life in Post-Proposal 3 Michigan

    In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl discusses the upcoming anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision and where the prolife landscape in Michigan stands after its overturning in 2022. Danny talks about the negative results that Proposal 3 has had in Michigan on women and how, for...

  11. Entering the New Year with RLM's President Amber Roseboom

    In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, sits down with Amber Roseboom, President of Right to Life of Michigan (RLM). Amber discusses tha background of both her career and her prolife views. Danny and Amber discuss the successes that RLM had in 2024 and the plans to...

  12. Merry Christmas from Right to Life of Michigan!

    In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, wishes listeners a very merry Christmas from Right to Life of Michigan. Danny highlights the joy of this important season and the importance to reflect on the blessings we have experienced in 2024. He highlights RLM·s End of Year...

  13. Discussing the Impact that a Prolife Message Can Have

    In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, sits down with Mara Petro, Right to Life of Michigan·s Direct Mailing Manager and Administrative Assistant to the Development Department. Mara shares her personal prolife testimony and shares insight on how she was able to move...

  14. Speaking with PRC Grand Rapids on their Services and Support

    In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, sits down with Natasha Mueller, the Community Engagement Director at PRC Grand Rapids (PRC GR). Natasha details the services and support that PRC GR offers women throughout and after their pregnancy, whether they choose life for...

  15. Election Update: Prolife Successes!

    In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, and Anna Pluymert, Director of Education and Communications, sit down with Emily Kroll, RLM Political Action Committee (PAC) Director, to discuss the results of the 2024 general election. Emily highlights the...

  16. Let's Go Vote!

    In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, and Anna Pluymert, Director of Education and Communications, give a final update on election information before Michigan·s early in-person voting begins on October 26. Danny and Anna highlight the importance of...

  17. What Michgian Voters Really Think

    In this LifeBeat episode, host Anna Pluymert, Director of Education and Communications, and Danny Earl, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, give a summary of a new poll showing voters· beliefs about abortion and what issues they want candidates to discuss. Anna and Danny also highlight...

  18. Feature: Michigan is Voting!!!

    In this LifeBeat feature, host Anna Pluymert, Director of Education and Communications, and Danny Earl, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, talk all things voting. Anna and Danny illustrate how we are in the midst of one of the most consequential elections in Michigan·s history. Within…

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  19. Changing Hearts and Minds within the Hispanic Community

    In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, host Anna Pluymert, Right to Life of Michigan (RLM) Director of Education and Communications, sits down with Ricardo Hernandez. Ricardo is a leader of the youth program at the Basilica of St. Anne in Detroit where he works with primarily Hispanic…

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  20. Death Pods: Is this the Future of Assisted Suicide?

    In this Right to Life of Michigan LifeBeat episode, host Anna Pluymert, Director of Education and Communications, and Danny Earl, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, give a recap on our 51st Annual State Conference that took place yesterday in Owosso, Michigan. Thank you to those who…

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  21. It's Time to Stop the Madness, Support Our 267 Endorsed Candidates!

    In this Right to Life of Michigan LifeBeat episode, host Anna Pluymert, Director of Education and Communications, and Danny Earl, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, announce that the RLM-PAC did endorse 267 candidates and those are public on our website at www.rtl.org/elections. Anna and...

  22. Empowering the Hispanic Community with Music and Knowledge

    In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, host Anna Pluymert, Right to Life of Michigan (RLM) Director of Education and Communications, sits down with Doris Perez. Doris is a Catholic singer-songwriter and executive producer of her musical recordings. She was born in Ohio and grew up in…

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  23. Supporting Women in Detroit Through Pregnancy Resource Centers

    In this Right to Life of Michigan LifeBeat episode, host Anna Pluymert, Director of Education and Communications, and Danny Earl, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, recap our visit to seven pregnancy resource centers in and around Detroit where we had the privilege of awarding over…

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  24. Feature: Celebrating Women's Equality Day!

    In this LifeBeat feature, host Anna Pluymert, Director of Education and Communications, and Danny Earl, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, take a deep dive into the history of Women·s Equality Day, including prominent women who helped pioneer the women·s suffrage movement like Susan B....

  25. Fall is in the Air: Back-to-School and General Election

    In this LifeBeat episode, host Anna Pluymert, Director of Education and Communications, and Danny Earl, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, provide information on MiGen Leads to help students gear up for back-to-school. They also provide information on RLM·s Life Lessons, 13 lessons that...

  26. Prolife Candidates Win BIG, New Poll Shows Alarming Support for Euthanasia

    In this LifeBeat episode, host Anna Pluymert, Director of Education/Communications, and Danny Earl, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, highlight a new Gallup poll shows Americans support Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide at an alarming. They also discuss new stats that illustrate...

  27. Faith in Life with Ralph Rebandt II

    In this Faith in Life LifeBeat feature, Ken Stults, RLM Faith Outreach Coordinator, sits down with Ralph Rebandt II to chat about the role of Christian principles and the Scriptures in our Republic's founding and our country's founding documents. They also both emphasized the importance of…

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  28. 2023 Michigan Abortion Report: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

    In this LifeBeat episode, host Anna Pluymert, Director of Education/Communications, and Danny Earl, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, welcome you to Right to Life of Michigan·s 300th episode where they discuss 10 alarming trends found within the 2023 Michigan abortion report. They also...

  29. Feature: All Things Elections with Emily Kroll

    In this month's feature, host Anna Pluymert, Director of Education/Communications, and Danny Earl, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, sit down with Emily Kroll, RLM Political Action Committee (PAC) Director to discuss all things elections. The Michigan Primary Election is in full swing...

  30. Vote for Common-Sense Leadership this Primary Election

    In this episode of LifeBeat, host Anna Pluymert, RLM Director of Education/Communications, and Danny Earl, RLM Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, sit down to chat about a new, radical coalition created to push state abortion referendums and mobilize voters to vote proabortion. They also...

  31. Elections Have Consequences: Informed Consent Halted, Taxpayer Dollars Threatened

    In this LifeBeat episode, hosts Anna Pluymert and Daniel Earl provide you with the latest up-to-date prolife news about Michigan laws and the abortion pill. We discuss the recent lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of the safeguards using tax dollars to pay for other people·s abortions....

  32. Faith in Life with Dr. Tom West

    In this Faith in Life LifeBeat feature, Ken Stults, RLM Faith Outreach Coordinator, sits down with Dr. Tom West from Hillsdale College. Dr. West is a Professor of Politics at Hillsdale and is an expert on the Founders of the US and the founding documents. A variety of topics were discussed...

  33. Celebrating the Two-Year Anniversary of Dobbs with Dr. Catherine Stark

    We had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Catherine Stark to discuss the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, overturning Roe v. Wade. Dr. Catherine Stark is a board-certified OB/GYN, who has been a practicing prolife physician for 30 years in Michigan. Throughout her career, she has...

  34. Feature: Facing the Reality of Life After an Abortion

    In this LifeBeat feature, we take a deep dive into a recent editorial written by comedian, Grace Campbell. Grace, a 29-year-old pro-choice woman from the UK, wrote an editorial in the Guardian describing the immense pain and guilt she felt after taking the abortion pill. She questions why the...

  35. 2024 Primary Election Endorsements: Vote to Protect Parental Consent!

    In this LifeBeat episode, we review the resources available for the 2024 Primary Election, including the RLM-PAC endorsements that were announced this week. We also discuss how parental rights are still under attack, especially in Caledonia, Michigan where the school board is considering allowing...

  36. Young Leaders Rising Up in Michigan!

    In this LifeBeat episode, we congratulate the four winners of Right to Life of Michigan's 35th Annual State Oratory Contest. We also provide an update on the Northland Family Planning Center v. Nessel lawsuit that threatens informed consent including the 24-hour waiting period. We end the episode...

  37. Faith in Life: Where are we heading?

    Right to Life of Michigan's Faith Outreach Coordinator, Ken Stults, lays out where the prolife movement is heading and how the faith community can guide it in the right direction. Ken discusses the challenges that Michigan faces currently with protective laws getting repealed and he reminds...

  38. Showering Motor City with Love and Support

    In this episode of LifeBeat, we discuss a very exciting event, the Motor City Baby Shower, hosted by Right to Life of Michigan and the Reconciled Church this Saturday in Detroit. We also highlight Mental Health Awareness Month and how important it is to get the right resources and support to…

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  39. Life. The Other Choice

    In this episode of LifeBeat, we introduce ·Life. The Other Choice.,· an organization-wide refresh built around our new multi-media ads that includes the ads, a new website and brand refresh. We also provide updates on the ·Death with Dignity Act,· a package of bills that were introduced in the...

  40. What Physician Assisted Suicide Is and Isn’t with Wesley Smith

    Wesley Smith graciously spoke at our 45th Annual Legislative Day hosted just last week on May 1. He shared new developments and his insights on defending against physician-assisted suicide. We then had the privilege of continuing the conversation on our LifeBeat podcast. Lawyer and award-winning...

  41. Parental Consent on the Chopping Block with Brian Cusack

    In this LifeBeat episode, Brian Cusack, RLM Development Director takes a deep into his family life and why parental consent is so important to him as a father and grandfather. We discuss the recent attacks on parental consent by Governor Whitmer and her allies even though 70% of Michigan voters…

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  42. LifeBeat

    In this Faith in Life LifeBeat feature, Ken Stults sits down with Terri Marcroft to discuss adoption and supporting women in unplanned pregnancies. Terri Marcroft is the adoptive mom of a 23-year old young woman who is the love of her life. Terri·s all-time favorite action hero is her daughter·s...

  43. Feature: Parental Consent In Harms Way

    In this LifeBeat feature, we discuss how parental consent is on the chopping block. We take a deep dive into the history of Michigan's parental consent law, how proposal 3 impacted it and how it is currently being threatened by the governor and her allies. We also provide an overview on the…

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  44. Faith in Life: Unplanned Leads to Unconditional Support

    In this Faith in Life LifeBeat feature, Ken Stults, our Faith Outreach Coordinator, joins Tina, a mother who experienced unconditional love and support from her family, church community and Bethany Christian Services after an unplanned pregnancy. Tina describes how her church rallied around her…

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  45. Get-to-Know and Get Involved

    In this LifeBeat episode, we sit down with Emily Kroll for a get-to-know Emily Kroll, our PAC director. Emily discusses why it's important for Michigan voters to get involved in this year's election and how prolife votes could make a difference in the laws that are passed/protected. For more...

  46. (REPOST) Feature: The Reality of Unregulated Abortion

    *This is a repost of a previous episode recorded in 2022. The information provided in the episode is relevant for Michigan voters today due to the repeal of several longstanding protections for women including health and safety regulations for abortion facilities. Informed consent and parental...

  47. Women's History Month: Celebrating the Past, Present and Future

    In this month's LifeBeat feature, host, Anna Pluymert, and guest co-host, Jazlyn Bailey, take a deep dive into Women's History Month by highlighting two prolife women from history that have and will continue to inspire the prolife movement for generations to come. We highlight Mildred Jefferson…

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  48. Faith in Life: Making the Difference with Monica Sparks

    In this month's Faith in Life LifeBeat feature, Right to Life of Michigan Faith Outreach Coordinator, Ken Stults, sits down with Monica Sparks to discuss what it's like being a prolife Democrat. Ken and Monica also touched on why it·s so important for the faith community to be involved in the...

  49. REPOST: What You Need to Know About the Abortion Pill

    *This is a repost of a previous episode recorded last year. The information provided in the episode is relevant today as the U.S. Supreme Court will be ruling on the future of abortion pill in March of this year (2024). For a refresher on this topic and previous relating court cases from 2023,...

  50. Celebrating Black History Month with Pastor Stan Parker

    To honor Black History Month, we sit down with Pastor Stan Parker on our podcast, LifeBeat. Pastor Stan Parker is the senior pastor of Faith Fellowship Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. He is the Executive Director of the Eastside Community Action Center and is the campus minister for Just for...

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