Straight Talk on Life Issues

Love the show? Text us your feedback! How do we speak truth with real compassion without losing the goal of protecting babies? This week on Life Defenders we discuss this and other tough questions with Breanne a post-abortive Christian and pregnancy help leader. Breanne shares her story with clarity and humility, from choosing abortion as a teenager to finding healing, faith, and a calling to help women on the brink of the same decision.Breanne shares her thoughts as a post-abortive woman on the debate shaping pro-life strategy right now: should abortion be treated like any other homicide, or is exempting the mother necessary for compassion and effective outreach?We talk about why “criminalizing women” is a loaded phrase borrowed from the abortion industry, why law acts as a teacher that reshapes culture, and why consistency matters if we expect anyone outside our movement to believe what we say.Then we get practical about the current landscape: chemical abortions, pills shipped through the mail, women going through painful and risky processes alone, and where abortion pill reversal (APR) fits into a bigger plan to save lives. Breanne explains why she doesn’t believe equal protection would destroy pregnancy resource centers, and why truth-telling and love have to stay together if we’re serious about protecting both mom and baby.If you care about ending abortion, not just managing it, this conversation will challenge you to think harder and act clearer. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find Life Defenders. Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Two high school students, Josie Bushman and Clara Gates are doing what a lot of adults only talk about: building community, taking heat for it, and still showing up with calm conviction. This week Josie and Clara share how young pro-life leaders learn to speak about abortion without losing their humanity or their friends, even when the lunch table gets tense and the comments turn sharp. Get honest information about pushback, fear, and the awkward moments that come with taking a public stand.  What actually grows a pro-life club on a Catholic high school campus? Posters that spark curiosity, meetings that cover more than one life issue, and steady participation in events like the March for Life. They explain the reality of school limitations, why some students stay quiet even when they agree, and how simple visibility can “plant seeds” without turning every conversation into a debate. You will learn practical ways to build a pro-life club, navigate tough conversations, and use your own sphere of influence with courage and restraint. If you have ever wondered how to start a student club, find a trusted adult ally, or get involved locally when you feel alone, you will leave with a practical path.  We discuss about a wider shift many people are noticing in Gen Z: renewed interest in faith, youth groups, and traditional values, plus the role social media plays in making courage feel contagious. Finally, we address the most common pro-abortion arguments they hear day to day and what resources help students respond with clarity. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs courage, and leave a review with the moment that challenged you most.Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! You trust your doctor with your body, your family, and sometimes your life. So what happens when medicine starts treating “do no harm” as optional and replaces it with a customer-service mindset where the request matters more than the ethical guardrails?  This week we talk with board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Christina Francis, CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, to unpack what the Hippocratic Oath was really trying to solve. The Hippocratic tradition drew a hard line between healing and intentionally harming patients, and that line still matters for trust in healthcare today.  We trace how abortion helped shift medical ethics toward an autonomy-first provider model.   We also discuss how major medical associations like ACOG(American College of Obstetrics/Gynecology) shape standards of care and influence court decisions, especially on politically charged issues such as abortion, abortion pill reversal, conscience rights in medicine, physician-assisted suicide, and transgender medicine. You will learn how to choose an OB you can trust, share clear questions to ask your doctor and what to look for in hospitals and professional affiliations to find physicians committed to do no harm.  If this conversation challenges you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more Straight Talk on Life Issues, and leave a review. What questions would you ask your doctor after hearing this?ResourcesHome page for AAPLOGFind a pro-life doctorSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! “It's deeply offensive to think that a child only has value if it meets a certain profile standard that not even necessarily a parent, a purchaser sometimes is trying to find,” Chelsea Painter Davis.IVF is sold as a hopeful shortcut to parenthood, but hope doesn’t erase the ethical math happening in the lab. This week we talk with Chelsea Painter Davis, an IVF survivor and disability advocate known as the viral Blind Mom, about why IVF can’t be treated as a value-neutral “family building” tool when embryos are created, graded, frozen, and destroyed. We wrestle with what a consistent pro-life ethic demands, how disability screening can become eugenics, and what ethical alternatives could look like for people facing infertility.Chelsea shares her personal story, from learning she was conceived through in vitro fertilization to becoming blind after a pulmonary embolism linked to hormonal birth control. That lived experience sharpens the conversation around disability and value, especially when she describes being pushed toward termination after an abnormal ultrasound during pregnancy. We unpack how quickly “likely disability” can turn into a cultural permission slip to end a life, and why that mindset echoes inside IVF when embryos are screened for traits and “undesirable” outcomes.  We also dig into the bigger picture: embryo selection and destruction, the commodification of human life, and why the word “purchaser” shows up when fertility becomes a marketplace with limited oversight. From the question of frozen embryos in cryo storage to the tension between political pragmatism and moral consistency, we try to name what’s true without treating IVF-conceived people as anything less than fully human.  If you found this conversation clarifying or challenging, subscribe for more, share it with someone who cares about IVF ethics and disability, and leave a review so more people can find it. What’s the hardest question you think the IVF industry avoids?Resources:Chelsea's InstagramCreated to LiveSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! You get the best news of your life, a baby is on the way, and then 14 weeks into the pregnancy everything flips. A cancer diagnosis happens in the midst of the celebration. Suddenly every appointment comes with a question no family wants to answer: can we fight for mom and protect the baby at the same time?  This week Ryan Tremblay joins us to share his sister’s story. Erica Shea was diagnosed with stage four inflammatory breast cancer while 14 weeks pregnant. Ryan walks us through what the doctors told them about pregnancy hormones, why some medical professionals urged his sister Erica to “put herself first,” and how real the tradeoffs can be when treatment decisions intersect with an unborn child’s life. From a pro-life and Christian perspective, we wrestle with what the sanctity of life means when it costs something, and how faith can anchor a family when fear is loud.  We explore the legacy Erica left behind through her children and how grief can become purpose. Ryan offers practical guidance for families facing a crushing prognosis: slow down together, lean into prayer and community, care for your body, and remember your why.  If Erica’s story moves you, share this with someone who needs hope, subscribe for more conversations on life issues, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! A tiny number of living cells can cross the placenta and be exchanged between mothers and babies. These exchanged cells can stay for decades, sometimes for life, turning pregnancy into a lasting biological connection you can’t see with the naked eye. That phenomenon is microchimerism, and it’s one of the most fascinating pieces of pregnancy science we’ve ever explored. This week we’re joined by Dr. Tara Sander Lee, a scientist with more than 25 years of experience spanning public policy, academic research, and clinical medicine. Together, we break down what fetal microchimerism and maternal microchimerism actually mean, how researchers first proved it using Y chromosome detection and fetal DNA in maternal blood, and why scientists now find these cells across many maternal tissues. Learn how modern prenatal screening relies on the reality that fetal DNA can be detected surprisingly early.You will also discover the hopeful medical implications: fetal cells that appear to migrate toward injury sites after a C-section, reports suggesting fetal cells may contribute to maternal heart repair, and the way maternal cells can help train a baby’s immune system. We connect those insights to real-world outcomes like transplant tolerance, why maternal organ donation may sometimes be better tolerated, and what this could mean for future fetal surgery and in utero stem cell transplantation for genetic disorders.Finally, we address the public debate this science touches, including claims that an unborn baby is a “parasite,” and why cellular evidence points to a far more complex and human story. Subscribe for more, share this conversation with someone who loves science and life, and leave a review with your biggest question about microchimerism.Here are resources to discover more about this fascinating phenomenon:Resources: Salt4life.org  Beyond the Biological Souvenir: The Evolving Landscape of Fetal Microchimerism  Forever Connected: The Lifelong Biological Consequences of Fetomaternal and Maternofetal Microchimerism  Voyage of Life: Fetal Microchimerism  Grandmaternal cells in cord blood Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! The hardest part of helping someone in an unexpected pregnancy is not having the perfect argument. It is being there, saying the first kind words, and building enough trust that real help can break through the chaos.We sit down with Lauren Muzyka, founder and CEO of Sidewalk Advocates for Life, and Melissa Yeomans, Senior Regional Programs Manager, to explain what trained sidewalk counseling looks like in real life. They walk us through the rhythm of a typical outreach shift: prayer, a calm and friendly presence, quick conversations at the driveway, and the simple but powerful practice of asking and listening. Because there is always a driver behind the appointment, we talk about how advocates learn to identify the pressure points like money, fear, relationship dynamics, prenatal diagnosis, severe morning sickness, or even signs of trafficking and then connect women to local pregnancy resource centers and practical support.We also address the tough questions people worry about: intimidation, harassment, abortion escorts, and staying law-abiding and peaceful on public sidewalks. Lauren shares why their four-and-a-half-hour training is built to equip ordinary people with a clear method, confidence, and legal basics, plus how men and women can both play meaningful roles in reaching couples and companions.Finally, we look at the post-Roe reality and the rise of the abortion pill and mail-order abortion. Outreach cannot stay only in parking lots, so we explore the idea of “virtual sidewalk advocates,” church ambassador efforts, and meeting abortion-minded women where they search for answers online. If you want practical pro-life outreach tools rooted in compassion, clarity, and real-world experience, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with one takeaway you want more people to hear.Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Abortion access can be one click away, but real care is often miles away. That tension is where Dr. Hutson steps in, a board-certified OBGYN and the National Medical Director for Save the Storks, joins us this week to talk about a practical response to a staggering problem: more than 5.6 million women living in maternity healthcare deserts without a proper clinic or birthing center nearby.  Mobile medical clinics bring life-affirming women’s healthcare directly to women on college campuses, in underserved rural communities, and even near abortion facilities. Dr. Hutson explains what happens inside these units, why medical excellence matters, and why support has to be emotional, spiritual, and physical if we want women to feel truly free to choose a healthier path. Four out of five women who step onto these mobile clinics choose life.We also address the chemical abortion pill mail distribution; how the reduced oversight, coercion, and the reality that some women show up needing urgent help. We discuss what compassionate, life-affirming care looks like in practice, why follow-up matters, and how love and truth can change outcomes.If you care about women’s health, maternal care access, and honest conversations about abortion, you’ll leave with clearer facts and more practical ways to respond with compassion. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the resources and hope we talk about. Resources:SavetheStorks.orgSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! The scariest ideas in bioethics are no longer science fiction: cloning for organs, embryo trait selection, and gene editing pitched as the next “upgrade” for humanity. This week we talk with Dr. David Prentice, longtime scientific researcher and president of the Science Alliance for Life and Technology (SALT), about why basic embryology points to fertilization as the beginning of a new, distinct human organism. We also confront how IVF, gene editing, and “sentience” arguments can slide into dehumanization unless science and ethics stay anchored to human dignity. Dr Prentice helps us to ground the whole debate in plain biological facts and clear ethical lines. He shares with us a more hopeful route: somatic gene editing and gene therapy aimed at treating disease in an existing patient without redesigning humanity.If you care about science, medicine, human rights, and the future of biotechnology policy, this is a conversation to share. Subscribe, leave a review, and send this to a friend, then tell us: where should society draw the line on embryo research and gene editing?Resources:https://salt4life.org/Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! If equal protection were applied to the unborn, what would enforcement actually look like in American law? The 14th Amendment promises equal protection, but who counts as a “person” when the law is applied to the unborn? This week we sit down with Princeton’s Professor Robert P George, a leading scholar of jurisprudence and constitutional interpretation, alongside Professor John Londregan, to make a careful case that the Constitution’s guarantees should extend to children in the womb, not only to those already born.The core dispute at the heart of the abortion debate is personhood. We talk through the biological reality of human development, the original public meaning of “person” in 1868, and why Section 5 matters for Congress’s authority when states fail to protect vulnerable lives. Also addressed is the claim that the 14th Amendment was about race rather than abortion. Then we get practical and argue for an approach focused on preventing death, avoiding vengeance, and preserving compassion for women in difficult circumstances, while also taking seriously the claim that abortion ends a human life.If you care about constitutional law, originalism, equal protection, personhood, and the real-world stakes of abortion policy, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who thinks differently, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! “Don’t look in the toilet.” That warning sits at the center of one of the most intense personal stories we’ve shared. Sara Huff did look and then could never unsee it. This week we talk with Sara Huff, who shares how trauma, homelessness, and a promise of “empowerment” pulled her into high-profile feminist activism and a push for abortion. Her chemical abortion experience, medical crisis, and recovery reshape her view of life, faith, and the real options women deserve when pregnancy feels impossible.Her message to women facing an unplanned pregnancy: you are not out of options, and you do not have to do this alone.  If you found this conversation valuable, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find Straight Talk on Life Issues. What question do you want us to tackle next?Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! How does a man build a legacy that outlives him? It’s not through image or comfort, but through Scripture, prayer, and the kind of courage that shows up when it costs something. This week we sit down with three generations of the Benham family to talk about Father’s Day, legacy that actually lasts, and why kids follow what we embody more than what we say.  Bailey shares what it’s like to grow up with a “spiritual inheritance” and why more young men are suddenly rethinking marriage, family, and generational impact. Flip takes us through his story of redemption, from being raised in the saloon business to meeting Christ and becoming a bold voice in pro-life advocacy. We unpack why the pro-life worldview is not merely political but biblical, including the conviction that life begins at conception. We discuss the real-world cost of public faith: arrests, harassment, prayer vigils, and how watching a father stand firm can ignite courage in the next generation. If you want practical motivation to lead your home with a biblical worldview, build spiritual habits that last, and model faith your children can “catch,” this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more, share this with a dad who needs it, and leave a review with one lesson you want to pass down.Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! She traveled to Oklahoma with a simple gift and a handwritten card: “Thank you for choosing life for me.” What Claire Colwell heard back from her birth mother, Tanya, turned that reunion into a revelation and rewrote everything Claire thought she knew about her own beginning. Claire is an adopted woman who later learns she survived a late-term abortion attempt, and that she was a twin whose sibling did not survive.Claire also explains how she went from an introvert who barely knew what Planned Parenthood was to a national pro-life speaker, and what happens when abortion survivors tell their stories in public spaces, state hearings, and hostile crowds .Along the way, we talk about forgiveness, survivor’s guilt, and why post-abortion healing often starts when the silence finally breaks.  If you’re searching for a powerful abortion survivor story, insight into adoption reunion dynamics, or practical next steps for supporting women through pregnancy centers, adoption agencies, and church-based help, this conversation offers both honesty and direction.  Subscribe for more Straight Talk on Life Issues, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find these stories. What’s one moment from Claire’s journey you can’t stop thinking about?Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! If two million people have been helped by using Adult Stem cells, why are we still talking about embryonic cells?  How do adult stems cells work and why do embryonic stem cells not succeed?We answer these questions and more as we sit down with Dr. David Prentice, a longtime stem cell researcher and policy adviser, to separate stem cell hype from stem cell results, and to name the ethical stakes that often get blurred on purpose.We also get practical for anyone considering stem cell therapy now. We share what to ask your doctor about sourcing, why many procedures use your own cells, and how donor matching works. Then we look forward to where ethical stem cell treatments are heading, including research and clinical progress in multiple sclerosis, stroke recovery, heart damage, graft versus host disease, sickle cell disease, frailty, and even rare HIV remission cases. If you care about science, medical ethics, and real-world healing, subscribe, share this conversation, and leave a review so more people can find it.Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! How does the abortion industry shape language and conscience over time? How does moral relativism make the unthinkable feel routine? Why is abortion often driven by fear, shame, and a sense of unwantedness?Two practicing OBGYNs once saw abortion as normal medicine. Then something happened that neither training nor politics could explain away and it changed everything. This week we talk with Dr. Catherine Wheeler and Dr. John Bruchowski about the moments that shattered the “fog,” the cost of facing what they had done, what truth plus grace looks like for healing and action, and why they now speak publicly for life. If you care about abortion, pro-life advocacy, medical ethics, and real-world support for women, this conversation will challenge you. Subscribe for more, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! A 14-year-old walks into a clinic expecting a test and walks out carrying trauma, silence, and questions that no adult around her would answer. That’s the reality Sherie Marie shares with us.  This week Sherie describes the chilling lack of informed consent, the absence of basic compassion, and the way a minor can be pushed through a life-altering procedure without anyone stopping to ask, “Is this what you want?”We dig into what coercion looks like in real life:intimidation from a boyfriend pressure from parents rushed messaging from medical staff the quiet manipulation that makes someone feel trapped The chemical abortion pill raises new alarms around forced and coerced abortion. When pills can be shipped, hidden, or misused, oversight shrinks and vulnerability grows, especially for teens and women in controlling relationships. What can lawmakers, churches, and everyday people do right now: create safer systems take coercion seriously build real paths for post-abortion healing and abortion trauma recovery If you’ve ever wondered what real care and real protection should look like, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help more people find these stories and this support.Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! A single sentence from a doctor can turn a joyful ultrasound into a spiral of fear, and for many families the next sentence is even worse: abortion is presented as the “option.” Why does modern healthcare so often fast-track abortion after a prenatal diagnosis? How does disability-selective abortion echo eugenics in practice?This week we talk with Wayne Topp about getting devastating prenatal news twice and how our families can respond when fear and pressure hit at the same time. We unpack why abortion is often presented as the default after a diagnosis and why human dignity cannot depend on health, ability, or prognosis.Subscribe for more Straight Talk on Life Issues, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more families can find these resources. What part of Wayne’s story stayed with you? Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! A lot of people treat abortion like men should sit down, shut up, and stay out of it. We reject that premise and explain why it has been so damaging, not only to the unborn, but to women who feel alone and to men who are told their grief is irrelevant. We are joined by Sean Corcoran, CEO of Men for Life, for a candid conversation about men and abortion, post abortion grief, and why the pro-life movement cannot win while half the country stays passive. Sean shares his personal story of losing his child to abortion, being dismissed by counselors, spiraling into addiction, and eventually finding healing through truth, mourning, and forgiveness. From there we dig into what it means for men to protect and lead with humility, and why fathers have a real role in the decisions surrounding abortion. We challenge men to step off the sidelines, tell the truth clearly, and fight for their unborn children while still making room for real healing. If you care about ending abortion, engaging pro-life men, and building a culture where every unborn child is treated as an image bearer of God, we hope this conversation will challenge you.  Subscribe for more, share this with a man who needs to hear it, and leave a review. What would it look like for the men in your life to get off the sidelines and step into the fight?Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! A pregnant woman is declared “brain dead” and then her body keeps doing things that look unmistakably like life: healing, digesting, fighting infection, and sustaining a growing child. That single fact forces a question most of us would rather avoid: are we naming a biological reality, or drawing a legal line that serves other goals?  We sit down with Dr. William Lyle (OB-GYN), Dr. Jeffrey Bishop (bioethics and philosophy), and Dr. Heidi Klesig (anesthesiology and pain management) to unpack how the modern brain death definition developed, why the 1968 Harvard criteria still spark controversy, and how organ transplantation and ICU ethics shaped the way medicine talks about death. We also dig into the “squishy” historical window where practice, law, and philosophy did not neatly match, and why that matters for end-of-life decisions today. Then we face the hardest test case: a pregnant woman declared brain dead and the medical and moral decisions surrounding continuing life support to give her unborn child a chance. If this conversation challenges your assumptions about the definition of death, medical ethics, and pregnancy care, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review so more people can find it. Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! A million plus embryos may be sitting in freezers across the United States, and most people have never been asked the simplest question: what should happen to them now? We sit down with Beth Button, Vice President at Nightlight Christian Adoptions, to explain Snowflake Embryo Adoption in plain language.We also hear from Caleb and Suzanne Johnson, who chose embryo adoption and welcomed their son into their family. They describe why the idea felt “sci fi” at first, why carrying their adopted child through pregnancy became deeply meaningful, and how sharing their story has opened eyes in their own circles.If this helped you understand embryo adoption, share it with someone who needs hope or clarity, then subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what question you still have about frozen embryos or Snowflake adoption.Click here for resources.Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Men and women often deeply suffer guilt and pain after an abortion. Adrienne LeCoure shares her journey from pro-choice ideology to the hidden trauma and grief she carried after her abortion. Joined also by Dr. Theresa Burke this conversation sheds light on the “forbidden grief” , the silence surrounding abortion pain and how to find hope and healing for anyone carrying unseen wounds.Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Once again Planned Parenthood has asserted that chemical abortion pills are safer than Tylenol. This has been repeatedly refuted. Our guest, Dr. Ingrid Skop, breaks down what these drugs actually do, and the real medical risks women face from the chemical abortion pills. Listen today and learn the truth about this claim.Click here for resources.Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! While the Bible technically never uses the word “abortion” it does consistently defend innocent life. The Bible also clearly and repeatedly establishes personhood in the womb. Unfortunately, many abortion advocates try to twist scripture in an attempt to use God’s word to justify the killing of innocent children in the womb. Today we will put an end to those lies and discuss what the Bible really says about abortion with our guest Pastor Mike Spencer.  Click here for resourcesSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Former abortion workers often enter the abortion facilities hoping to help others, but find themselves instead becoming desensitized over time to the reality of abortion, including witnessing young girls brought in without questions or true consent. Nallely Perez joins us today to share her powerful journey from being drawn into the abortion industry to finding healing, faith, and a renewed purpose in defending life.Click here for resourcesSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! For years individuals with Down syndrome have been targeted by the abortion industry. Their lives have been devalued, marginalized, and overlooked. This year as we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, we fight for those who have Down syndrome and celebrate their lives. We are joined by Gabriel Cobb, his parents Tom and Lori Cobb and Andrew Daub. Together they help champion those with Down syndrome and defend their right to life.Click here for resourcesSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! When you’re raising a child with special needs it shifts the foundations of families. Some days you may look around and wonder, if you’re the only one dealing with this chaos? Be encouraged; you are not alone. Join us and our guest Dan Culp as we discuss the joys and challenges of raising children with special needs.Click here for resourcesSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! The Girl Scouts organization is embroiled in a growing national controversy regarding their ties with Planned Parenthood, linking arms with those who promote and encourage abortion on demand. Many within the organization have denied a connection. However, former Girl Scouts troop leaders have admitted that they have relationships with Planned Parenthood groups across the country. This week we are joined by Patti Garibay, founder of American Heritage Girls.Click here to learn moreSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Former abortion workers often enter the abortion facilities hoping to help others, but find themselves instead becoming desensitized over time to the reality of abortion, including witnessing young girls brought in without questions or true consent. Nallely Perez joins us today to share her powerful journey from being drawn into the abortion industry to finding healing, faith, and a renewed purpose in defending life.Click here for resourcesSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Around the world the sanctity of life faces many threats. Assisted suicide and euthanasia are among these threats. Euthanasia devalues the lives of those who are suffering and causes a culture of neglect and abandonment. This week we are joined by Matt Valliere to discuss why euthanasia is not a medical treatment.Click here for resourcesSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Experiencing teenage pregnancy can be overwhelming. While teenage pregnancy is certainly not ideal, young mothers need the loving help of all who truly champion the cause of life. When a teen becomes pregnant, she may feel isolated, anxious, and overwhelmed. What they really need is resources, support and gentle guidance. This week we joined by Evelyn West and Jess Ford as we discuss how to navigate this important topic.Click here for resourcesSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. For around 1 in 100,000 pregnancies, conjoined twins can change everything. Tragically, many parents of conjoined twins are pressured to abort their children. This week we are joined by Nicole LeBlanc as she tells the heartwarming story of choosing life for her conjoined twins and giving them love and care for as long as they lived. Click here to learn moreSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Did you know that in many cases a minor can get a secret abortion without her parents’ knowledge? This is in part due to abortion facilities like Planned Parenthood looking the other way when an unaccompanied minor comes in even without any identification.Every parent has the right to know if their child’s safety and well-being are being compromised. No parent should have to live through the nightmare of witnessing their child getting a secret abortion. This week we are joined by a parent, Eileen Roberts, who experienced this betrayal and by Noemi Padilla a former abortion worker who witnessed this in action.Click here for resources:Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Many couples that wish to have children and start a family have found themselves struggling with infertility. Often IVF is seen as the default answer for these couples, but it is very expensive, success is mixed, and the moral implications are significant. NaPro technology is a holistic, life-affirming treatment for couples with infertility. By addressing the underlying causes rather than ignoring them, couples can often achieve pregnancy naturally. This week we are joined by renowned expert Dr. Gavin Puthoff as he shares more about this encouraging treatment. Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Around the world approximately 27,000,000 people are victims of human trafficking. It is a billion-dollar industry that is all around us. What many do not know however, is that the abortion industry directly enables sex traffickers and abusers. Women who are trafficked are forced to abort their children to hide the evidence of what is happening. This week we are joined by Laura Hughes and Lisa Thomas as they uncover the truth about the abortion industry and human trafficking.Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! There is a growing, and hotly contested debate within the pro-life world as to whether laws outlawing abortion should apply to the mother. Currently there are no laws which would hold a woman criminally liable for aborting her child, even in states which have seemingly outlawed abortion. Joining us this week to present both sides of the issue, AJ Hurley and Rai Rojas. Both men have dedicated their lives to the defense of the unborn.Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Throughout our lives we will all face crossroads where we must choose to stand boldly for our beliefs, or crumble in the face of adversity. Our guest this week David Benham has been through the fire and felt the pressure to censor himself and hide his true beliefs. His story and testimony are a powerful encouragement to us all as we navigate a polarized society.  Click here for resourcesSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! When an abortion minded women goes to a Planned Parenthood location and prepares to walk through those doors, it is brave sidewalk counselors who form the last line of defense for her unborn child. Countless babies have been saved at the last minute by the faithful efforts of these pro-life advocates.This week we are joined by Vicky Kaseorg and Brian Gibson as they share incredible stories of their experience of sidewalk counseling and share tips on how you can make a difference.  Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Many still think abortion is an essential component of women’s healthcare, but abortion is the killing of an unborn child, not healthcare.  Due in part to pervasive lies about the Earth becoming overpopulated, the perception of large families has become a negative one. However, the truth is that large families should be celebrated. The Western world is suffering from below replacement fertility, and the health of any nation can be measured by the health of the family.This week we are joined by Rabbi Daniel Lapin and Susan Lapin as they share the story of their large family.  Click here for resourcesSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! This week we are discussing the Christmas story and its connection to the sanctity of human life. ​Pastor Gary Wilkinson and Dr. Susan Bain dive into the themes of Jesus’ incarnation, humility, and cosmic battle against evil, while exploring how faith, courage, and love can transform lives.You’ll hear stories of hope from pregnancy centers and learn how communities, pastors, and healthcare professionals can stand boldly for life.Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Many still think abortion is an essential component of women’s healthcare, but abortion is the killing of an unborn child, not healthcare.  The loving and compassionate service provided by pro-life pregnancy resource centers is truly healthcare. Unfortunately, we have seen that these centers are regularly targeted not only by violent extremists, but also by local governments.  Today we will be talking about one such case that was recently argued before the United States Supreme Court, First Choice Women’s Resource Centers v. Platkin Click here for resourcesSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Human life begins at the moment of fertilization, yet abortion advocates will deny the humanity of the child in the womb. Those who have survived attempted abortions are living proof that the unborn are not just a clump of cells, but a living human being. This week we are joined by Josiah Presley as he shares his true story of surviving abortion and how he uses his testimony to fight for life.  Click here for resourcesSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! As chemical abortion continues to take the lives of unborn babies, many women find themselves regretting their decision to take the drug. Thankfully, there is hope for those who change their minds. Abortion pill reversal (APR) is a safe and proven method that has saved thousands of babies following the first pill in the chemical abortion regimen. This week we are joined by the founder of abortion pill reversal Dr. Delgado as well as legal expert Gabrilla McIntyr from Alliance Defending Freedom to discuss abortion pill reversal.  Click here for resources Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! The dangerous chemical abortion pill continues to plague our nation killing unborn babies and endangering their mothers. Thanks to the mail-order application of these drugs and lack of meaningful safety protocols, these drugs have become the single most common method of abortion. This week we are joined by renowned expert Dr. Tony Levatino as he shares all that you need to know about chemical abortion. Support the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Hollywood has become notorious for depravity and radical pro-abortion support, but there are some actors who have boldly taken a stand for life. Often their defense of life has come at a cost to them both personally and professionally, yet they do not waver. This week we are joined by Jennifer O’Neil and Kevin and Sam Sorbo as they share their stories of being pro-life in Hollywood.  Click here for resourcesSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Our culture is facing a growing mental health crisis. One factor that may be contributing to this issue but is often overlooked is abortion. This week on Straight Talk on Life Issues, Sean Concoran and Dr. William Lile join us to uncover the deep emotional and psychological impact abortion can have on those involved. Together, they shed light on the silent suffering many endure and the hope and healing that are possible. Click here for resourcesSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Every day, women who once planned to have an abortion make the courageous decision to choose life, sometimes at the very last moment. As we work to build a culture that values every life, it’s vital to understand what moves an abortion-minded woman to change her heart. This week on Straight Talk on Life Issues, guests Maddie Martinez and Elizabeth Barrett share their powerful testimonies of choosing life after nearly choosing abortion. Click here for resourcesSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! When an expecting couple experiences a miscarriage, the loss can be heartbreaking. Sadly, the abortion industry often minimizes that grief by insisting the unborn child was merely a “clump of cells.” This week on Straight Talk on Life Issues, Tim and Melanie Counts join us to share their family’s powerful story of miscarriage, faith, and healing. They also offer practical, compassionate advice for how you can best support parents walking through the pain of pregnancy loss. Click here for resourcesSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! In the wake of rape, the abortion industry is not concerned about helping a woman in need. Rather, the abortion industry wants to pressure the mother into an abortion so they can profit off her trauma. Many will attempt to use cases of rape as a justification for abortion. This week we are joined by Angelina, Kim Elliot, and Kristi Hofferber as they share their true stories of sexual assault and abortion.  Click here for resourcesSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time for us to celebrate our friends and family with Down syndrome. Tragically, there are many in the medical community who push parents to abort their child at the first sign of a Down syndrome diagnosis. This week we are joined by Shauna Amick as she shares her heartwarming testimony of raising her daughter and encourages others to choose life.  Click here for resourcesSupport the show

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Recently many Americans have been shocked to learn more about organ donation. The Department of Health and Human Services released a report detailing examples of systematic disregard for human life in organ donation. This week Brad and Victor are joined by Dr. Heidi Klessig a leading expert on the dangers of organ donation for part one of exposing the shocking dangers of organ donation. Click here for resourcesSupport the show