Episodes
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RLR Interview with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer: 5 Cases to Watch at the Supreme Court This Term
Join host Deacon Geoff for this week’s episode of Respect Life Radio featuring Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, director of the Conscience Project and legal analyst for EWTN News. Together, they explore the importance of religious liberty, freedom of conscience and parental rights as the U.S. Supreme…
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RLR Interview with Father John Bartunek: Deepening Your Relationship With Christ Through Prayer and Scripture
Join host Deacon Geoff and weekly guest Father John Bartunek, LC, a Legionary of Christ priest, author and moral theologian, for a conversation about deepening your relationship with Christ through prayer and Scripture. Father John earned his undergraduate degree in history from Stanford...
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RLR Interview with Sister Renee Mirkes: A Conversation on the Catholic Church’s Understanding of Bioethics and the Dignity of Human Life
Join host Deacon Geoff and weekly guest Sister Renee Mirkes for a thoughtful conversation on the Catholic Church’s understanding of bioethics and the dignity of human life. Drawing from her work at the St. Paul VI Institute and her recent article in The Catholic Thing, “Cardinal Sarah and the...
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RLR Interview with Fr. Joe Laramie: A Conversation on the Pro-Life Movement and the Defense of Human Life
This week on Respect Life Radio, hosts Emma Ramirez and Jennifer Torres welcome Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ, Director of Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House in Sedalia, Colorado. Fr. Joe entered the Society of Jesus in 2000 and was ordained a priest in 2011. His ministry has included teaching at the high...
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RLR Interview with Phillip Campbell - The Shepherd Cannot Run: The Life and Virtues of Bl. Stanley Rother
This week on Respect Life Radio, host Deacon Geoff welcome Catholic historian, author and educator Phillip Campbell. Phillip is the author of TAN Books’ popular Story of Civilization series, a four-volume Catholic history curriculum that brings the stories of the past to life through the lens of...
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RLR Interview: Faith Without Compromise—Catholics in China with Dr. Anthony E. Clark
This week on Respect Life Radio, host Deacon Geoff welcome Anthony E. Clark, Ph.D., a professor of Chinese history, author and Catholic scholar. Dr. Clark explains the current landscape of the reality of Chinese Catholics describing their worldview is through a glass ceiling. Noting the need to...
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RLR Interview with Sue Homola: The Blunt Truth: Ten Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Marijuana
This week on Respect Life Radio, we welcome Sue Homola, co-author of The Blunt Truth: Ten Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Marijuana. Sue joins us to discuss the changing landscape of marijuana, the dangers of today’s high-potency THC products and what parents need to know to protect the...
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RLR Interview with Erin Scherer, Associate Director for Mission Advancement for Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services (CFCS)
Today on Respect Life Radio, Jennifer and Emma are joined by Erin Scherer, Associate Director for Mission Advancement for Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services (CFCS) in the Archdiocese of Denver. Together, they dive into what it truly means to respect life from womb to tomb. Erin shares about…
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RLR Interview with Father Perricone: Hammers and Sickles Coming Soon to a Town Near You
On this episode of Respect Life Radio, Deacon Geoff welcomes weekly guest Fr. John A. Perricone, Ph.D., a Catholic priest, philosopher and longtime educator whose work has appeared in Crisis Magazine, The Latin Mass, New Oxford Review, St. John’s Law Review and The Journal of Catholic Legal...
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RLR Interview with Emily Chaffins: St. Charbel’s Miracles Continue
On this week’s episode of Respect Life Radio, Deacon Geoff welcomes weekly guest Emily Chaffins, a fiction writer and journalist whose work combines a passion for storytelling with a Catholic perspective on faith and everyday life. Emily’s writing has been recognized with multiple Catholic Media...
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RLR Interview with Eric Sammons: Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) and its place within the life of the Church
This week on the Respect Life Radio Podcast, Deacon Geoff welcomes Eric Sammons, editor-in-chief of Crisis Magazine, Catholic author and speaker, for a thoughtful discussion on the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) and its place within the life of the Church. Eric has dedicated his career to helping...
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RLR Interview with Derek Rotty - Prophet of Hope: Fulton Sheen Responds to the Modern World
This week on the Respect Life Radio Podcast, Deacon Geoff welcomes author, teacher and Catholic Exchange contributor Derek Rotty. A husband, father and educator from Jackson, Tennessee, Derek is the author of Prophet of Hope: Fulton Sheen Responds to the Modern World and writes extensively on...
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RLR Interview with Gerard Graveline, Executive Director of the FIRE Foundation of Denver
Join host Emma Ramirez on this week's Respect Life Radio as she welcomes Gerard Graveline, Executive Director of the FIRE Foundation of Denver. Gerard shares how FIRE Foundation is championing the inclusion of students with disabilities in Catholic schools by providing educational resources,...
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RLR Interview with Joshua Arnold: Christianity Is Normal
This week on Respect Life Radio, Deacon Geoff Bennett is joined by Joshua Arnold, a senior writer at The Washington Stand, to discuss his recent article, Christianity Is Normal. In a culture that increasingly treats Christian beliefs as strange or out of step, Arnold explores the reality that...
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RLR Interview with John Melnikov - Seeking Absolution from the Crowd: Confession in the Age of Algorithm
This week on the Respect Life Radio Podcast, host Deacon Geoff welcomes John Melnikov, a theology teacher in Trumbull, Connecticut. Melnikov holds a B.A. in Religious Studies from Fairfield University and an M.A. in Christian Leadership from Liberty University. He is a regular contributor to...
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RLR Interview with Fr. Joseph Gill: Demonic Deception of Kids' Sports
For this week's Respect Life Radio podcast, host Deacon Geoff welcomes Fr. Joseph Gill, a priest of the Diocese of Bridgeport, pastor, high school chaplain and teacher. A graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville and Mount St. Mary's Seminary, Fr. Gill is also a frequent contributor to...
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RLR Interview with Caitlin Burnett with Bella Health + Wellness for an informative conversation on Natural Family Planning (NFP)
Host Emma Ramirez welcomes Caitlin Burnett, BSN, RN, a registered nurse and Fertility Care Practitioner at Bella Health + Wellness, for an informative conversation on Natural Family Planning (NFP). Drawing from more than 20 years of nursing experience in pediatrics, labor and delivery, and...
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RLR interview with Andrew Peach: "Teaching Ethics 'The Little Way.'"
Join host Deacon Geoff as he welcomes weekly guest Andrew J. Peach, J.D., Ph.D., a former philosophy professor and current attorney. Andrew is the co-author of An Introduction to Catholic Ethics, a textbook used in Catholic high schools across the United States. His writing has appeared in…
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RLR Interview with Michael J. Lichens: St. Gemma Galgani, A Soul Willing to Suffer
This week on Respect Life Radio, Deacon Geoff welcomes Michael J. Lichens, former editor of Catholic Exchange and a prolific Catholic writer whose work has appeared in both Catholic and mainstream publications. Holding an M.A. from the University of Chicago Divinity School, Michael has dedicated...
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Interview Linda Carl: Yoga Unveiled: My Spiritual Journey from Darkness to Light
This week on Respect Life Radio, host Deacon Geoff Bennett welcomes Linda Carl, author of the new book Yoga Unveiled: My Spiritual Journey from Darkness to Light. A lifelong spiritual seeker, Linda spent nearly two decades as a certified yoga instructor and was deeply immersed in Eastern…
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Interview with Garrett Johnson: Calling Sin a Sin Is a Kindness
This week on Respect Life Radio, host Deacon Geoff Bennett welcomes Garrett Johnson, writer, speaker, and founder of Brother Without Order. Garrett shares his powerful journey from leaving the Catholic faith and living a life centered on worldly pursuits to rediscovering Christ and embracing the...
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RLR Interview with Bre Stemper, apostolate leader for Springs of Love at St. Thomas More Parish
This week on Respect Life Radio, Jennifer and Emma welcome Bre Stemper, apostolate leader for Springs of Love at St. Thomas More Parish. Bre is a wife and mother of two boys whose experience with infertility opened her heart to the needs of children in foster care and adoption. She shares the...
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RLR Interview with Father Carter Griffin: “Forming Your Children for Chastity: A Letter to Parents.”
On this week’s episode of Respect Life Radio, Deacon Geoff Bennett welcomes Father Carter Griffin, rector of Saint John Paul II Seminary, to discuss his recent article for the National Catholic Register, “Forming Your Children for Chastity: A Letter to Parents.” Drawing from his years of priestly...
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RLR Interview with Paul Kengor: American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the Church
On this episode of Respect Life Radio, Deacon Geoff sits down with Dr. Paul Kengor—a husband, father, professor, and bestselling author—to discuss his newest book, American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the Church. Drawing from his deep expertise in both Catholic history and American...
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RLR Interview with Marie Brousseau - “Why People Fall from Faith: The Fear of Accepting God.”
On today’s episode, Deacon Geoff is joined by Marie Brousseau, a Canadian teacher and essayist, to discuss her most recent Catholic Exchange article “Why People Fall from Faith: The Fear of Accepting God.” Together, they explore how the loss of faith is often less about intellectual doubt and…
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RLR Interview with Kat Talalas and Chelsy Gomez: Walking with Moms in Need
This week on Respect Life Radio, Emma and Jennifer welcome Kat Talalas, Assistant Director for Pro-Life Communications, and Chelsy Gomez, Program Associate for the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities at the USCCB. Kat and Chelsy share how their journeys into pro-life work were shaped by a…
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RLR Interview with Jim Papandrea: How to Speak with God Through Scripture
This week on Respect Life Radio, we welcome Dr. Jim Papandrea, an award-winning author, Professor of Church History and Historical Theology, and host of The Way of the Fathers podcast. A former Protestant deacon who entered into the Catholic Church, Dr. Papandrea brings a rich depth of…
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RLR Interview with Matthew Ramage: Incarnate Transcendence in an Age of Transhumanist Counterfeits
This week on Respect Life Radio, we welcome theologian and author Matthew J. Ramage, a professor at Benedictine College and co-director of the Center for Integral Ecology. Known for his work bridging faith, science and the theology of Pope Benedict XVI, Dr. Ramage brings thoughtful insight into...
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RLR Interview with Peter Giersch: Talking of Michelangelo
Today, Deacon Geoff is joined by Peter Giersch, a businessman and faithful Catholic author of several books, to discuss his latest work, Talking of Michelangelo (https://www.galileanonline.com/product/9798889116721). Drawing from the life and work of Michelangelo, the conversation explores the...
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RLR interview with Lauren Castillo: Advancing life-affirming healthcare at Bella Health + Wellness
This week on Respect Life Radio, we welcome Lauren Castillo, Chief Mission and Revenue Officer at Bella Health + Wellness. Lauren shares insights from her work advancing life-affirming healthcare and supporting organizations that serve women and families with dignity and compassion. With more…
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RLR Interview with Casey Chalk: Meditating on Death Is Critical to a Good Life and Wisdom from the Cross
Today, Deacon Geoff is joined by Casey Chalk to discuss his recent article, Meditating on Death Is Critical to a Good Life in Crisis Magazine, as well as his newest book, Wisdom from the Cross. Casey reflects on how Jesus lived a perfect life on earth and why there is no better model for a holy...
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RLR Interview with Kevin Wells: “The Memory of a Vianney-Like Priest Lay Hidden in the West Virginia Mountains”
Kevin Wells joins this week’s episode of the Respect Life Radio podcast to reflect on the witness of holy priests and the quiet heroism found in faithful ministry. Drawing from his recent article in Catholic World Report, “The Memory of a Vianney-Like Priest Lay Hidden in the West Virginia...
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RLR Interview with Grace Schmiesing: “Advice to a New Convert: Let It All Die.”
On this week’s episode of the Respect Life Radio podcast, we welcome writer and convert Grace Schmiesing to discuss her recent article in Crisis Magazine, “Advice to a New Convert: Let It All Die.” Reflecting on her own journey into the Catholic faith, Grace explores the radical transformation…
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RLR Interview with Nate Guyear: How and Why Some Angels Fell from Grace
Today, Deacon Geoff is joined by Nate Guyear, a Catholic apologist and first-year deaconate candidate in California who returned to the Catholic faith in 2012. Nate holds a Master’s degree in Theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary and writes regularly for Catholic Exchange. In this...
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RLR Interview with Allison Auth: The realities of postpartum life and how it can deeply impact marriage, spirituality, physical and emotional health and a mother’s sense of community
Today on Respect Life Radio, Jennifer and Emma are joined by Allison Auth, a Catholic author, wife, mother and regular contributor to the Denver Catholic, CatholicMom.com and other publications. Allison is the author of Baby and Beyond: Overcoming Those Postpartum Woes, a compassionate and...
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RLR Interview with Phillip Cambell III - Catholic Exchange: “5 Things Divorced Catholics Want You to Know.”
This Week on Respect Life Radio — We’re joined by Phillip Campbell III, author and history teacher, to discuss his thoughtful new piece on Catholic Exchange, “5 Things Divorced Catholics Want You to Know.” Phillip brings a deeply personal and compassionate perspective to a topic that’s often…
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RLR Interview with Scott Ventureyra: Deathbed Conversions and the Limits of Pascal’s Wager
This week on Respect Life Radio, we’re honored to welcome back theologian and trusted guide Scott Ventureyra — known for helping the faithful go beyond routine religious habits to encounter the transcendence of who God truly is. With a reputation for deep theological insight and a gift for making...
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RLR Interview with Anne Hendershott: How Cultural Shifts are Reshaping Major American Institutions
This week on Respect Life Radio, host Deacon Geoff Bennett welcomed sociologist and author Anne Hendershott for a timely conversation on how cultural shifts are reshaping major American institutions. Drawing from her recent Crisis Magazine article, Hendershott discussed how many universities have...
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RLR Interview of Students for Life: Inspiring insights on the call to defend life with courage, compassion and clarity—especially among young people
Tune in to the latest episode of Respect Life Radio featuring Carissa Contreras, Rocky Mountain Regional Coordinator with Students for Life. Carissa shares inspiring insights on the call to defend life with courage, compassion and clarity—especially among young people. In this conversation, she...
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RLR Interview with Florencia Moynihan - Made Good: Overcoming the Lies that Keep Women at War with Their Bodies
Join us on the Respect Life Radio Podcast as we welcome Florencia Moynihan, author, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and host of the Made Good podcast, to discuss her powerful new book Made Good: Overcoming the Lies that Keep Women at War with Their Bodies. Drawing on her personal journey…
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RLR Interview with Carrie Gress: Theology of the Home series
The week on Respect Life Radio, join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation with special guest Carrie Gress. A passionate voice for life and culture, Carrie brings clarity, compassion and Catholic wisdom to today’s most pressing issues. As the author of the Theology of the Home series,...
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RLR Interview with Michael Hanby: "The Artificial God"
On this episode of Respect Life Radio, Deacon Geoff is joined by Professor Michael Hanby, a theologian, author and professor, to discuss the reality of artificial intelligence and the serious philosophical and theological questions it raises. Drawing from his recent article, “The Artificial God,”...
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RLR Interview with Gabriel Dionisi: “Choose Life” bumper stickers circulating across much of the United States
We’re excited to welcome Gabriel Dionisi, a 22-year-old Catholic college student whose simple yet powerful pro-life ministry is making a nationwide impact. Born and raised in the faith, Gabriel felt called as a teenager to do more for unborn children — and he responded by creating “Choose Life”...
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RLR Interview with Dr. Dermot Curtin: “Faith as the Answer to this Age of Anxiety.”
This week on Respect Life Radio, we welcome Dr. Dermot Curtin to explore his insightful Catholic Exchange article, “Faith as the Answer to this Age of Anxiety.” In a culture saturated with uncertainty, pressure, and existential doubt, Dr. Curtin offers a refreshing and profound Catholic…
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RLR Interview with Ann Burns: “Propriety: A Skill to Help Avoid Near Occasions of Sin and Scandal — and to Grow in a Happy Life”
Today on Respect Life Radio, Deacon Geoff Bennett is joined by Ann Burns — wife, mother, and founder of The Feminine Project (https://feminineproject.com/), a community dedicated to helping Catholic women cultivate their minds, build authentic sisterhood, and restore the beauty of true femininity...
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RLR Interview with Dr. Ray Guarendi: Drama-Free Discipline
Join us this week as we welcome Dr. Ray Guarendi — father of ten, seasoned clinical psychologist and beloved Catholic author — for a heartfelt, real-world conversation about family, faith, and raising children in today’s world. Drawing on decades of experience and his own large family, Dr. Ray...
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RLR Interview with Costanza Miriano: Blessed is the Day We “Got It Wrong”
Today on Respect Life Radio, Deacon Geoff is joined by Costanza Miriano, an Italian wife, mother of four and internationally known blogger with more than 3 million readers. Costanza shares insights from her new book, Blessed is the Day We “Got It Wrong”, which reflects on the beauty, humor and...
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RLR Interview with Raquel Rose: The Little Rose Shop
In this compelling episode, we sit down with Raquel Rose—wife, mom, school-counselor-turned-entrepreneur and passionate advocate for life. As a young college student, Raquel found herself facing an unplanned pregnancy at age 21, a moment she describes as terrifying and isolating. But at the same...
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RLR Interview with Gabriel Garnica - Distraction and Misdirection: The Demonic Shell Game
In this week's Respect Life Radio, we have weekly guest Gabriel Garnica, Catholic writer, spiritual director and law professor to discuss the spiritual warfare that lies beneath some of today's most pressing social issues. Within the interview, Deacon Geoff highlights Gabriel's article written in...
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RLR Interview with Msgr. Laurence Spiteri: Newman for Our Time: Saint, Scholar, and Doctor of the Church
This week on Respect Life Radio, join us for an engaging conversation with Msgr. Laurence Spiteri as he explores his newly-released book Newman for Our Time: Saint, Scholar, and Doctor of the Church. He delves into the life and legacy of St. John Henry Newman—recently declared a Doctor of the...