The Lauren Muzyka Show
by Sidewalk Advocates for Life
Each week, The Lauren Muzyka Show offers insightful and hope-filled updates on the issue of life, our first and most foundational right, and the related issues of abortion, gender identity, sex, marriage, freedom, and more. Through interviews, insights on the news, and her own unique viewpoint as the founder, President & CEO of Sidewalk Advocates for Life – the largest pro-life sidewalk outreach organization in the U.S. – Lauren cuts through the noise and focuses on how to win the culture battle peacefully, prayerfully, and lovingly.
Episodes
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HOT TAKE 11: Public Execution Is Barbaric–and Capital Punishment is Unnecessary Today
The scheduled military execution of Nidal Hasan has excited much comment -- particularly after the US Defense Secretary announced that it would be publicly televised (that is no longer the case). Lauren invites us to reflect on the death penalty itself, the bloodlust behind a desire to see it...
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POWER THOUGHT 16: Your Last 90 Days
Why wait for the New Year? Turn the last quarter of this year into a head start on your 2027 goals for your ministry, your organization, and yourself. Lauren explains in this short-and-sweet episode.
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Episode 81: Re-feature of Raising Money for Your Cause with Confidence with Kevin Fitzpatrick of One Visit Away
2:00: Give people an opportunity to be generous 2:25: Meet Kevin Fitzpatrick 8:28: The compassionate approach 10:52: The fear behind the ask 13:03: A twofold mission 18:58: It’s not about what telling – it’s about listening 24:58: How much do I ask for? 26:44: Dos and don’ts 31:43: What else not…
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Episode 80: Re-feature of Abortion in Trump's America
0:30: Season 3 coming attractions 4:46: Abortion in Trump's America 13:05: Let's pray 14:41: Meet Elissa Graves 16:10: What happened when Roe was overturned 22:29: Snapshots of Ohio and Iowa 24:38: Abortion on the ballot 33:27: What should pro-lifers expect in Trump's America? 37:40: Abortion and...
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Episode 79: Re-feature of Your Pro-Life Image and Reaching Millennials and Gen Z with Matt Meeks and Morgan Loethen of Cornerstone Marketing
1:43: Meet Morgan Loethen and Matt Meeks of Cornerstone Marketing 7:36: A bridge for the movement 10:36: Does the pro-life movement need marketing? 13:58: Start with the truth 16:48: 495% more women served 18:25: Helping save lives 20:19: Closing thought www.cornerstonemarketingstrategies.com
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Episode 78: Re-feature of Saving Lives with the Power of a Mobile Unit with Eddie Perez of Vans for Life
1:40: Meet Eddie Perez of Vans for Life 3:37: From brick-and-mortar to mobile unit 5:10: Partnering on the sidewalk 9:19: Who should have a mobile unit? 15:43: Opportunities, not obstacles 18:41: If I build it, will they come? 22:22: The foundation 28:17: Closing thought https://vansforlife.org
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Episode 77: Re-feature of Are Pro-Life Laws Killing Women? Dispelling the Myths with Dr. Christina Francis of AAPLOG
2:03: Meet Dr. Christina Francis 5:17: Two patients 6:39: What you don't know about the Hippocratic Oath 14:14: Stirring up opposition 20:16: Why women are REALLY dying 21:58: The truth about Amber Thurman 26:25: The risks of chemical abortion 34:07: The benefits of pregnancy 39:54: Closing…
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Episode 76: Re-feature of I Survived an Abortion and How It’s Changing the World with Melissa Ohden of Abortion Survivors Network
1:45: Meet Melissa Ohden 3:40: Dehumanizing! 5:09: Discovering her story 12:44: What a difference a delay makes 14:05: Prove it! 16:14: What do you mean by compassion? 20:48: The research is clear, the numbers are shocking 26:32: Abortion pill reversal 32:00: The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors...
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Episode 75: Re-feature of Dreaming, Branding, and Believing Big Enough to Change the World with Joe Evermore of Superhero Sidekick - Part 1
2:24: Meet Joe Evermore 5:10: Journey into the pro-life movement 6:57: Persisting in times of challenge 12:04: The value of a team 16:50: The nonprofit challenge 24:17: Looking great 31:02: Are we called to dream big? 34:01: Failure is part of the journey 38:24: The cheat code 42:16: Some words…
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Episode 74: Re-feature of Sharing the Adoption Option on the Sidewalk and Beyond with Carrie Murray Nellis of Abiding Love Charities
1:37: Meet Carrie Murray Nellis 11:00: An adoption plan is a parenting choice 17:41: The importance of being seen 22:41: Back to the natural order 25:11: What is a successful adoption? 32:00: Adoption reform 34:01: How to reframe adoption as the heroic option 36:59: Closing thought
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Episode 73: Re-feature of How to Pray, Work, and Win the Culture to Life with David Bereit, Founder of 40 Days for Life
2:35: Meet David Bereit 6:10: The roots of 40 Days for Life 13:46: When God isn’t responding 18:35: You can’t steer a parked car 22:10: Back to essentials 27:49: Bringing people together across the body of Christ 36:27: Go back to your “why” 38:56: Closing thought
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Episode 72: Re-feature of Men on the Sidewalk and in the Movement with Nate Robertson of Sidewalk Advocates for Life
2:10: Meet Nate Robertson, Sidewalk Advocate and SAFL Boardmember 4:47: How can there be abortion in my community? 7:10: Awareness and accountability 12:38: Can men be just as effective as women? 17:28: Erasing men from the conversation 18:57: The ultimate exploitation of women 22:39: Take your...
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Episode 71: Re-feature of Right-Brain Research and Understanding the Abortion-Minded Woman with Brandy Meeks of Vitae Foundation
2:50: Meet Brandy Meeks 7:33: What is right-brain research? 10:59: What do we mean when we say "choose life?" 12:15: What doesn't work on the sidewalk 15:49: Does not compute 23:24: Reframing adoption 29:54: A vision of what's possible 33:20: How to go from pro-abortion to pro-life 38:00…
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Episode 70: Re-feature of Crazy Stories While Saving Lives on the Sidewalk
6:49: Holding up a mirror 9:04: Did you know a PRC could help with that?? 13:21: Do your best and let Him do the rest 14:15: The power of prayer 18:29: Noble callings 24:14: "I'm outta there!" 29:46: A save and a miscarriage 35:02: Prayer request 36:48: Closing thoughts
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Episode 69: Re-feature of Motivating Denominations Across the Body of Christ to Defend Life with Tiffany Manor of LCMS and Nate Robertson of Sidewalk Advocates for Life
1:59: Meet Deaconess Tiffany Manor 2:56: Meet Nate Robertson 4:31: An ongoing transformation 10:25: Pro-life ministry: activated! 14:26: The importance of a familiar face 16:53: The Gospel → the sidewalk 20:25: It’s not political – it’s ethical! 22.07: Who wins when abortion is “just a political...
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Episode 68: Re-feature of Shuttering Abortion Businesses and Leaving Your Ego at the Door with Missy Martinez-Stone (formerly) of Center for Client Safety
3:41: Meet Missy Martinez-Stone 9:42: Check your ego 17:39: Equipping the community 25:16: Where there’s smoke 29:15: How bad it gets 25:52: The shutdown process 29:33: Best practices 39:37: Keep the bad guys the bad guys 43:51: Closing thought
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Episode 67: Re-feature of How to Win this Generation to End Abortion with Kristan Hawkins of Students for Life of America
1:13: Meet Kristan Hawkins 6:20: Winning the younger generations back 10:22: Fighting the sickness on college campuses 14:02: Focusing on Gen Z 20:40: The post-Dobbs challenge 27:25: Sustaining the fight for life 31:03: Closing thought
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Episode 66: Re-feature of When We Don’t Save Any Babies with Steve Karlen of 40 Days for Life
2:35: Meet Steve Karlen 6:33: How do you stay encouraged? 9:30: There’s always light in the darkness 12:19: The truth about “saves” 15:38: “This guy likes Nickelback” 20:17: Moving from post-Roe to abortion-free 22:55: Election predictions 29:43: Closing thought
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Episode 65: Re-feature of How America Could Become Abortion-Free with Peter Breen of Thomas More Society
2:07: Meet Peter Breen 9:38: Insights into the Dobbs decision 14:24: Now there are 52 playing fields 20:53: How to win state ballot initiatives for life 25:59: The best path toward an abortion-free America 36:07: Making abortion unthinkable AND illegal 43:27: Closing thought
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Episode 64: Re-feature of How Sidewalk Advocacy Saves Lives and Gradually Ends Abortion
4:12: Meet Lauren 6:40: From attorney to Sidewalk Advocates 10:43: The start of 40 Days for Life 14:46: Sidewalk counseling full-time 15:30: A different approach on the sidewalk 20:29: Launching Sidewalk Advocates for Life 21:00: What about the end of Roe? 23:43: Sticking to the mission
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Episode 63: The North Star in Ending Abortion with John Mize of Americans United for Life
2:14: Meet John Mize, CEO of Americans United for Life 4:58: How can we get to a pro-life constitutional amendment? 9:01: Changes in the culture open the door to policy changes 15:47: A unique gem in the pro-life movement 20:20: Can you be a pro-life Democrat? 26:53: "Demonstrably bad for women"...
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POWER THOUGHT 15: You’re Invited to the Law of Life Summit!
This week Lauren shares a short Power Thought about the next Law of Life Summit, which Sidewalk Advocates for Life is hosting August 1 in Denver -- uniting people from all across Colorado and beyond to create a culture of life in their communities. sidewalkadvocates.org/law
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POWER THOUGHT 14: Called to be Faithful, Not Necessarily Successful
We are called to be faithful, not successful -- and nowhere is that message made clearer than on the sidewalk outside an abortion or abortion-referral facility. Our role is not to control the outcome. Our role is to show up, to be present, and to be faithful in the small things! Don't miss this...
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Episode 62: Celebrating 12 Years and 25,000 Babies Saved with Lauren Muzyka and Teresa Tomeo of Catholic Connection
Lauren recently guested on Teresa Tomeo's EWTN show, Catholic Connection, to talk about why sidewalk advocacy works, how Sidewalk Advocates have helped save nearly 26,000 women, families, and babies from abortion, and celebrating 12 years of loving outreach to women in crisis! Enjoy this snippet...
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Episode 61: Investigating and Shuttering Abortion Businesses with Amy Gehrke and Christine Smith of Center for Client Safety
2:20: Who is the Center for Client Safety? 2:43: Meet CCS Director of Investigations Christine Smith and Chief Impact Officer Amy Gehrke 4:50: If you see something, say something 7:51: Shut it down! 10:19: Who's on first? 14:40: Holding abortionists accountable 19:36: A Pandora's box of…
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POWER THOUGHT 13: Making Love Visible
When Sidewalk Advocates everywhere step to the sidewalk of the abortion facility to serve, they carry the light of Christ, always ready to minister to the true physical and spiritual needs of those they encounter. They do this with great kindness and compassion -- but is that always immediately...
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POWER THOUGHT 12: God Provides Through Faithfulness
There’s a quiet truth we learn on the sidewalk and in life: God PROVIDES … but often not in the way or timing we expect. The hardest days, the most uncertain moments, are often the very places God is working the most behind the scenes. Join Lauren as she dives deeper into this Power Thought that...
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POWER THOUGHT 11: Why It’s Worth It
Every time Sidewalk Advocates go out to the sidewalk in front of an abortion or abortion-referral facility, we step out in faith, we go with an expectant attitude of joy and hope. What does that look like -- and how can you carry that spirit with you into the world, whatever you are doing? Don't...
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POWER THOUGHT 10: A Special Ask for Help
With your help and God’s amazing grace, thus far, Sidewalk Advocates for Life has accomplished so much… Over 230 sidewalk locations Nearly 26,000 babies saved 109 workers who have left the business… And 71 facility closures Find out how you can help us reach our next milestone!
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POWER THOUGHT 9: Why We’re Suing the City of Detroit
A Detroit ordinance criminalizes peaceful, life-affirming speech outside abortion facilities -- so Sidewalk Advocates for Life is challenging it in court. Women facing an unexpected pregnancy deserve to hear that free ultrasounds, pregnancy tests, and real support are available to them -- and…
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Episode 60: The Miracle Baby that Survived An Abortion with Lauren Eden of the Abortion Survivors Network
1:44: Meet Lauren Eden 3:50: Discovering she's a survivor 7:12: Baby wasn't part of the plan 11:20: "Lord, please intervene" 18:02: When obstacles are an answer to prayer 24:12: "This is my story" 26:35: A baby's life vs. "women's rights" 28:53: It happens more often than we think 33:10: No human...
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Episode 59: Experiencing the Father’s Love through Dating, Marriage, and Motherhood with Anne Marie Stroud of The Catholic Hype Woman
1:45: Meet Anne Marie Stroud 3:27: You are worth the hype 7:36: Amazing Jesus moment 15:43: How to wait well 23:30: Why do you react the way you react? 32:13: Your family-of-origin story 39:12: Giving yourself grace 51:10: Closing thought Find Anne Marie on Instagram and Substack...
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HOT TAKE 10: Keyboard Courage – and a Call for Sanity
It's so easy to be bold and outspoken ... from the safety of an app or your computer keyboard. But before you share your opinion, criticize someone or something, or take an audacious stand on an issue, ask yourself: would you say that same thing, the same way you're planning to say it ... to the...
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POWER THOUGHT 8: A Mother’s Love Can Empower a Movement
Parents should never underestimate their power to plant eternal seeds in the lives of their children. A parent’s heart, a parent’s witness, is powerful – it matters. And it just might start a worldwide movement. Lauren explains in this week’s Power Thought.
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Episode 58: Helping Men Heal from Abortion with Reg Platt of Project Joseph
2:27: Meet Reg Platt 3:52: An unexpected abortion story 9:57: Written on the heart 16:00: Tailspin 22:10: Third time around 30:20: Turning to healing 31:30: Project Joseph 39:39: "It might not have made a difference, but at least I would have done something" 45:27: 1 in 4 men in the United States...
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POWER THOUGHT 7: When Prayer Doesn’t Seem to Be Working
1:53: Pray with honest faith, not polished words 2:16: Pray God's word, not your fears 2:45: Pray even when you don't feel like it 4:02: Step back and believe With thanks to @marriage.ignite
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POWER THOUGHT 6: Peace When She Doesn’t Choose Life
1:06: When your best isn't good enough 2:27: "This one got me" 5:51: When it doesn't feel like God is working ... He's making miracles behind the scenes 10:24: Everyone has to do their part
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HOT TAKE 9: When, If Ever, to Publicly Criticize Another Organization or Individual
1:55: Don't publicly criticize an organization or individual unless ... 2:27: When Sidewalk Advocates for Life has spoken out 5:26: When to speak out? Check Matthew 18 for a framework 10:37: Start with the goal of restoration 12:43: Bring witnesses if private resolution fails 13:58: Tell it to…
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POWER THOUGHT 5: The Map for a Life-Saving Conversation
In last week's Power Thought, Lauren shared the "compass" that Sidewalk Advocates rely on in holding a life-saving conversation with an abortion-vulnerable woman. Today she dives deeper, sharing the "map," which walks you through that conversation step by step by step. Watch last week's episode...
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POWER THOUGHT 4: The Compass for a Life-Saving Conversation
How do Sidewalk Advocates facilitate a life-saving conversation with an abortion-minded mother? In this Power Thought, Lauren shares the "compass" that guides Advocates on the sidewalk and beyond: Mom-baby-God. You may very well know someone considering abortion, and you can absolutely use this…
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Episode 57: How the Power of Prayer Changes Everything
3:02: Prayer is part of the most important relationship 5:04: Prayer is not a transaction 6:23: Prayer changes the pray-ers before it changes circumstances 7:45: We can hear God 8:54: Prayer moves the hand of God 9:47: The power of persistent prayer 13:04: God is working, even when we don't see…
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Episode 56: Ministering in the Lion’s Den with Lauren Muzyka and Sean Corcoran of Men for Life
8:03: Ora et labora 12:39: Who's driving the bus? 15:12: How to handle a coercive situation 17:52: Why screaming doesn't work 25:31: How did men get to this point? 32:37: Men's presence is a game-changer 40:33: What's an abortion-referral facility? 47:07: Apologies to men 53:00: Our power to…
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POWER THOUGHT 3: Your Power to Change the World Around You
How can we impact the culture, our government, our jurists, with the message that each human life has inherent dignity? The answer is simple: one step at a time ... one person at a time. Today, Lauren's Power Thought focuses on how YOU can change the world!
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POWER THOUGHT 2: A Checklist for The New Year
Looking for a game-changing New Year's Resolution? Lauren has a fantastic suggestion (or three) for you! Start your 2026 off right with this short and sweet "power thought."
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POWER THOUGHT 1: Preparing for a New Year of Courage and Compassion
What kind of Advocate -- what kind of servant do you want to be? We don't walk into the New Year alone: God is already in our tomorrow. As you prepare your heart for 2026, take this "power thought" from Lauren with you for encouragement and inspiration!
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Episode 55: A Special Christmas Message from Lauren
0:50: The hands and feet of Christ 1:32: An incarnational mission 3:08: Living the Gospel on the sidewalk 14:02: Welcome Jesus in your heart 15:00: You can help save a life 16:35: You are here for a reason sidewalkadvocates.org/donate
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Episode 54: Talking About Abortion Around the Holiday Dinner Table
2:30: The holiday dinner table debate 3:04: You don't have to speak up ... but should you? 3:50: Don't be weird! 5:47: Understand the other's POV 7:44: Different ways you can respond 11:28: Prayer power 12:04: It's not about winning arguments; it's about winning people over 13:10: True…
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Episode 53: How America's Pro-Life Coffee Company is Saving Lives with Anton Krecic of Seven Weeks Coffee
3:07: Meet Anton Krecic 4:57: Faith-driven entrepreneurship 9:42: Don't wait for tomorrow 13:20: Humility vs. confidence 17:58: Start spreading the news 21:58: Mission isn't exclusive to nonprofits 24:34: Closing thought Seven Weeks Coffee If you'd like your Seven Weeks Coffee purchase to benefit...
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Episode 52: Sidewalk Miracles with Lauren Muzyka and Melissa Ohden of Life Beyond Abortion
2:45: "I can do that" 12:03: A movement of converts 17:40: 40 Days for Life and Sidewalk Advocates for Life 21:22: Is it safe? 26:34: The sidewalk presence 31:08: The nation's only pro-life rapid-response counter-fund 37:47: "This doesn't really happen" 41:30: To be the hands and feet of Christ...
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Episode 51: A Peaceful Approach to Sidewalk Advocacy with Lauren Muzyka and Nate Robertson of Sidewalk Advocates for Life and Tiffany Manor of LCMS
3:48: Standing in the gap 10:09: Feeling the prayerful presence 13:56: God is calling 20:21: How to win people over 24:21: Roe is overturned, but unexpected pregnancy still happens Friends for Life LCMS podcast Follow on Facebook and Instagram @friendsforlifelcms
About this show
Each week, The Lauren Muzyka Show offers insightful and hope-filled updates on the issue of life, our first and most foundational right, and the related issues of abortion, gender identity, sex, marriage, freedom, and more. Through interviews, insights on the news, and her own unique viewpoint as the founder, President & CEO of Sidewalk Advocates for Life – the largest pro-life sidewalk outreach organization in the U.S. – Lauren cuts through the noise and focuses on how to win the culture battle peacefully, prayerfully, and lovingly.
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