In this episode of The LifeCast , Mayra Rodriguez shares her story of going from managing one of Arizona’s largest Planned Parenthood facilities to speaking out against the organization. After becoming the director of her location, Mayra began seeing serious concerns, including women leaving the facility with injuries, medical complications that were not properly documented, and other practices that caused her to question whether women were truly being protected.
What does it look like to put your pro-life convictions into action? In this episode of The LifeCast , Rich Bennett talks with Daniel and Madi Fenlason, a young Colorado couple committed to supporting life, women, children, and families.
Being pro-life means standing up for children before they’re born—and as they grow. What does that look like when it comes to parental rights, public policy, and protecting Colorado’s kids?
Rich interviews Savannah Marten, Executive Director at Bella Vita Network, about the legal challenges faced by pro-life ministries and how to engage in effective, compassionate conversations about the value of human life. The episode provides listeners with tools to communicate truth clearly and with genuine care.
Pastor John Bornschein shares how his mother chose life after experiencing abortion, which significantly influenced his family's future and his involvement in the pro-life movement. He emphasizes the importance of pastors and churches in advocating for the value of every life, highlighting themes of God's grace, healing, and forgiveness.
What if all it takes to make a difference is simply showing up? In this episode of The LifeCast , Rich Bennett invites Stu Davis, Executive Director of COS I Love You, to discuss the impact of putting faith into action. Stu shares how COS I Love You activates and unites church communities to make a large-scale difference across Colorado Springs, including supporting organizations that serve women, children, and families and champion the value of life. Their work is a reminder that being pro-life means not only defending life, but also walking alongside people and meeting practical needs with c
What does it take to lead a pregnancy center through financial struggles, growing opposition, and rapid expansion—all while keeping faith at the center? In this episode of The LifeCast, Rich Bennett invites Tammy Kocher, Executive Director of New Life Family Services in Minnesota, to share what it takes to run a leading and growing pregnancy center in an increasingly challenging environment. With 25 years of experience, Tammy shares lessons she's learned while guiding an organization from financial struggles to serving communities in six locations—and it all starts with trusting in God. She di
David Bereit discusses collaboration, historical lessons, and pregnancy centers as contributors to cultural change. He also recounts how his motivation for pro-life work recovered after he considered leaving ministry.
Eric Jones argues that pastors should address abortion publicly and within their congregations. He discusses the influence churches can exercise through pastoral leadership and civic engagement.
Ryan Dobson reflects on his father's influence and the pro-life commitments he carries into his own work. The discussion connects grief and family legacy with compassion and opposition to publicly funded abortion.
Danelle Kreps describes her experience of secrecy and distress after abortion and subsequent participation in Bridges of Hope. Brenda Shuler discusses the program's Christian approach to grief, community, and recovery.
Bennett interviews the founder of Seven Weeks Coffee about combining business with a pro-life mission. The discussion explores entrepreneurship and faith as avenues for supporting pregnancy help.
Bennett and Hannah Harris examine Colorado's abortion policies and political history. They discuss recent legislation in assessing the state's reputation among pro-life advocates.
Brad Imler addresses misconceptions that can cause women facing unexpected pregnancies to dismiss adoption. He discusses how pregnancy centers and churches can explain adoption without presenting it as abandonment.
Catherine Reyes describes supporting women through online inquiries and appointments at Life Network's Eastside center. She discusses pressures and fears that can be overlooked in public discussions about unexpected pregnancy.
Jarvis Caldwell reviews Colorado legislation from a pro-life perspective. The discussion covers safe-haven protections, House Bill 1335, and opportunities for local civic involvement.
Host Rich Bennett and guest host Hannah Harris welcome Gabe Gurley, Director of Men’s Services at Life Network, for a conversation about supporting expecting fathers and why that support matters. As one of the most frequented pregnancy centers by men, Life Network is intentional about engaging fathers as active participants in the pregnancy journey. Together, they discuss why a father’s voice and presence are so important and how equipping men to support mothers ultimately strengthens the entire family. Resources: Life Network — Walk for Life (June 6, 2026) Life Network Volunteer at Life Netwo
Aimee Huber and Gabby McIntyre discuss the First Choice litigation arising from New Jersey subpoenas. They present the pregnancy center's constitutional objections and describe the dispute's importance for other ministries.
Lauren Eden shares her account of surviving abortion and becoming a pro-life speaker. She emphasizes the role supportive people and Christian faith played in her family's story.
Moira Gaul discusses national surveys of pregnancy centers conducted through Charlotte Lozier Institute. She and Bennett consider the services centers report providing and how those services support families.
Jordan and Micayla Burton recount seeking support during an unexpected pregnancy. They explain how their experience at Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center led them to support Life Network themselves.
Bennett and Hannah Harris discuss the development of abortion pills from a critical pro-life perspective. They also address the Colorado March for Life, billboard vandalism, and their concerns about news coverage.
Chelsea Mynyk describes how Colorado's abortion-pill-reversal dispute affected her medical practice. Kevin Theriot discusses the litigation, while both guests connect the case with religious conviction and medical choice.
Catherine Wheeler recounts leaving abortion practice and explains her current approach to medical ethics. She criticizes aspects of abortion-pill provision and argues for medicine that protects both pregnant patients and unborn children.
Hannah Callahan explains the role of state-level marches alongside the national March for Life. The discussion highlights young participants and public demonstrations as components of pro-life organizing.
Description: *This episode contains adult themes and is not suitable for children. Being pro-life means more than protecting life at the beginning—it means fighting for it every single day. In this powerful conversation, Rich Bennett sits down with Sienna Adams, lead speaker for Life Network’s Education for a Lifetime, to explore what it truly looks like to value life from “womb to tomb.” Sienna shares her personal journey into suicide prevention and how programs like Pursue and Who Can Relate are helping students discover their worth, identity, and hope in the midst of deep struggles. Togethe
Andrew Nussbaum discusses interstate abortion-pill disputes, free speech, and Colorado litigation. He offers predictions about future legal conflicts rather than a settled account of how courts will decide them.
What if a woman changes her mind after starting a chemical abortion? Should she still have the chance to save her baby? Lauren Castillo of Bella Health + Wellness joins Rich Bennett and Hannah Harris on this episode of The LifeCast to discuss the life-saving impact of the Abortion Pill Reversal (APR), which has helped save at least 8,000 babies. As one of the leaders at Bella Health + Wellness—one of two Colorado clinics that sued the state after it attempted to ban Abortion Pill Reversal—Lauren shares her reaction to the law and what it means for women seeking a second chance after beginning
Can the government force a pro-life pregnancy center to hire staff who oppose its foundational beliefs? In this episode of The LifeCast , Rich Bennett speaks with Jim Sprague, CEO of the Pregnancy Resource Center in Grand Rapids, and Bryan Neihart of Alliance Defending Freedom about a lawsuit challenging a law that could require pro-life organizations to hire employees who oppose their mission and cover abortion in their health insurance plans. Together they unpack the constitutional and cultural implications if the government can compel nonprofits to undermine their own message. This conversa
In this powerful episode of The LifeCast , Rich Bennett sits down with Dr. Tom Perille—President of Democrats for Life of Colorado and a retired physician—for a candid and convicting conversation on today’s most pressing life issues. Kicking off with a proposed Senate bill to legalize prostitution, Dr. Perille examines the cultural moment through a whole-life lens. He also shares the life-altering experience that moved him to become an outspoken pro-life advocate after witnessing the devastating reality of a late-term abortion. With clarity and urgency, Dr. Perille calls Americans to become mo
