Dan and Rebecca talk with author Stacy A. Trasancos, PH. D. about her new book "IVF is Not the Way - The False Promises of Artificial Procreation".

Together they discuss the harms of IVF through the lens of the Catholic faith and inform our listeners how to discuss it with others.

Her book is available at Sophia Institute Press and other book sellers.

Dan and Rebecca talk with Bonnie Blachly, President of the National Association of Catholic Nurses USA and Facilitator of Memento Mori at St. Mary Magdalen Parish.

She discusses how Catholic Nurses can find community and the importance of preparing for death.

For more details, please visit: National Association of Catholic Nurses and Momento Mori

Dan and Rebecca talk with Dr. Sharon Quick, M.D., M.A, and President of Physicians for Compassionate Care Education Foundation, in a follow-up conversation concerning the lack of oversight in Assisted Suicide and "Death with Dignity" legislation and practices, which can have certain, undignified, deadly results.

Dr. Quick promotes safeguarding vulnerable human lives near the end of life. She opposes assisted suicide and euthanasia while promoting good palliative care.

Find more information about the Physicians for Compassionate Care Education Foundation at ⁠https://www.pccef.org/⁠

The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition provides helpful documents to guide you in establishing Power of Attorney.

Visit ⁠https://epcc.ca/resources/

Dan and Rebecca talk again with Theresa Schrempp, a retired pro-life lawyer dedicated to informing pro-life citizens on legislative bills in Olympia which jeopardize life from conception to natural death. Theresa follows up on activity in Olympia concerning the lack of pro-life voices in the Legislature.

If you're interested in Theresa's work and want to help, contact her at: TheresaSchrempp922@gmail.com

Dan and Rebecca talk with Dr. Sharon Quick, M.D., M.A, and President of Physicians for Compassionate Care Education Foundation.

Dr. Quick promotes safeguarding vulnerable human lives near the end of life. She opposes assisted suicide and euthanasia while promoting good palliative care.

Find more information about the Physicians for Compassionate Care Education Foundation at https://www.pccef.org/

The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition provides helpful documents to guide you in establishing Power of Attorney.

Visit https://epcc.ca/resources/

Dan and Rebecca talk with Laura Elm, founder of Sacred Heart Guardians. Laura shares the story of her efforts to provide dignified burial for embryonic human beings who lives started and ended in IVF laboratories.

For more information visit: https://sacredheartguardians.org/

Dan and Rebecca talk with Theresa Schrempp, a retired pro-life lawyer dedicated to informing pro-life citizens on legislative bills in Olympia which jeopardize life from conception to natural death. Theresa will tell us about specific bills coming up in the current legislative session and how they violate the dignity of human life.

If you're interested in Theresa's work and want to help, contact her at: TheresaSchrempp922@gmail.com

Dan and Rebecca talk with Esther Ripplinger, President and CEO of Human Life of Washington. They discuss a new incentive called Match for Life to light up pro-life projects by fanning the flames of innovation to build a culture that respects life from conception to natural death.

You can submit your project up to March 31, 2025 at MatchforLife.org

Learn more at humanlifewa.org

Dan Kennedy and Rebecca Anderson talk with Steve Karlen, Co-Author of the new book, What to Say When 2 - Your Proven Guide in the New Abortion Landscape.

The fall of Roe V Wade dramatically transformed the abortion debate. Tune in for a discussion about kind, informed, Pro-life rebuttals against the bizarre, extreme and aggressive arguments from abortion supporters.

To get your copy of What to Say When 2, visit: 40DaysforLife/2

Dan and Rebecca talk with Daniel Wright about his work researching pro-life attitudes among college students. That work led Daniel to starting Life Haven, a maternity home that helps young women keep their babies against all odds.

For more information:https://lifehavenwa.org/

Call Life Haven at 425-477-2919 or reach Daniel directly at 425-770-2709

In this episode of LifeTalk Northwest, Dan and Rebecca talk with Bridget Workman about Red Bird Ministries. Bridget recently started a chapter of this healing ministry in Spokane. Red Bird Ministries offers support and healing for parents experiencing the loss of a child of any age.

She is also launching an area support group at St. Mary Parish in Spokane Valley. Email Bridget at SpokaneRedBird@gmail.com for details.

Find more information at: ⁠redbird.love⁠

Scroll down on the "Find a Chapter" page to find the Spokane Chapter.

In this week's episode of Lifetalk Northwest, Dan and Rebecca talk with Best Selling Author Anthony DeStefano about his new book, Christmas in Heaven. Mr. DeStefano has written 25 books for adults and children. This story is intended to help children deal with grief and loss of their loved ones as we imagine celebrating Christmas in Heaven. 

Available at Sophia Institute Press

Dan and Rebecca talk with Reg Platt, Coordinator for Project Joseph.

Project Joseph is a powerful ministry that helps men heal from the abortion of their child.

For more information visit: ProjectJosephDallas.org

Or reach their helpline at 469-720-2273 (CARE) 

 healing@projectjosephdallas.org​

or

469-605-7262 (SANA)  español sanacion@projectjosephdallas.org 

Dan and Rebecca talk with Father Edward Looney, about his new advent book, "Praying with the Church Through Advent" a collection of meditations to help guide us through the season.

Praying with the Church Through Advent - Sophia Institute Press

https://sophiainstitute.com/product/praying-with-the-church-through-advent/

Father Looney has penned additional meditation books for after communion, and reflections on Mary.

Contributor: Fr. Edward L. Looney - Sophia Institute Press

https://sophiainstitute.com/contributors/fr-edward-l-looney/

In this episode, Dan and Rebecca talk with Dan Kennedy's original LifeTalk NW Co-host, Noreen MacIntee - Hobson, discussing the Pro Life Warriors of Washington who fought tirelessly for, but never saw the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Noreen's parents, Dick and Kathy MacIntee who were responsible for the beginning and longevity of the March for Life in Olympia. Elenor Shane who served as the editor of Human LifeNews and worked with Respect Life alongside Matt Alrich.

Listen to hear about their inspirational work and faith.

This week on LifeTalk NW, Dan and Rebecca talk with Kelly Lester, Outreach and Government Engagement Coordinator for And Then There Were None and ProLove Ministries. Kelly connects with legislators and testifies in legislative hearings . She also coordinates with other former abortion industry workers all over the country for their testimonies. You will want to listen to hear real truth about abortion so you can witness with truth and honesty in your pro-life position.

Links: And Then There Were None | The Key To Rediscovering Your Joy (abortionworker.com)

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President of Them Before Us, Katie Faust joins Dan and Rebecca to discuss the book "Pro Child Politics". Katie Faust edited this collection of writings by a group of experts reflecting on their areas of expertise on topics such as immigration, debt, pornography, and religious liberty.

Listen to learn how to defend children in every political issue.

For more information: Them Before Us | Children's Needs Before Adults' Desires

To buy the book: Pro-Child Politics | Them Before Us

Will Haun, Senior Counsel for Becket Law joins Dan and Rebecca to discuss defending the religious freedoms of all people. Will shares examples of cases throughout the country, including school districts where parental rights to opt their children out of disturbing classroom content are challenged.

becketlaw.org

In this episode, Dan and Rebecca talk with Patrick O'Hearn, coauthor of "Nursery of Heaven with Cassie Everts. The book is a spiritual companion for those grieving miscarriage or child loss.

For more information visit PatrickROHearn.com

The book, Nursery of Heaven is available at Sophia Institute Press.

In this week's episode LifeTalk Northwest Co-Host Rebecca Anderson, a Sacred Heart Radio Staff member and Volunteer for 40 Days for Life, discusses her work with the Pro-Life organization. Rebecca shares her perspective on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood, and emphasizes the need for prayer warriors for the upcoming 40 Days for Life campaign September 25th through November 3rd.  She also discusses the 40 Days for Life  Leadership Symposium, which she took part in a month ago. 

This week's guest is Tammy Carter, Executive Director of Western Washington Coalition for Life. We'll discuss WWCFL's plan for battle in Speaking Life. Tammy also shares details of WWCFL's sponsorship with WeTeachThink and their HumanFromDayOne.com billboard series, providing billboard campaigns along Western Washington's highways and I-5 corridor.

WWCFL.org www.wwcfl.org

Contact Tammy Carter at exec-dir@wwcfl.org

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This week's guest is Brian Noble, Executive Director of the Family Policy Institute of Washington. Brian will share about the mission of FPIW which is to advance and defend biblical values in the public square by promoting diversity of conversation and representation of common sense and a moral compass to Washington's policy makers.

Jason Jones joins Dan and Rebecca to discuss his new book, The Great Campaign Against the Great Reset in which he exposes the tactics of the Great Reset leaders, and reflects on the precedents detailed in biblical history. Jones urges society to push back against a reckless drive for a homogenized World Order which threatens the future and dignity of humanity.

Jones is a film producer, author, activist, popular podcast host, and human rights worker. He is president of the Human-Rights Education and Relief Organization (H.E.R.O.) known for its two main programs The Vulnerable People Project and Movie to Movement.

The Great Campaign Against the Great Reset is available through The Sophia Institute Press   The Great Campaign Against the Great Reset - Sophia Institute Press

Dan and Rebecca talk with researcher Dr. David Reardon, Director of the Elliot Institute. Dr. Reardon reveals the real reasons most women have abortions, and discusses the lasting impact of abortions.

For access to the research on this topic, visit: AfterAbortion.org

Sophia Di Piazza, Pacific Northwest Regional Coordinator of Students for Life, talks with Dan and Rebecca about assisting students to start, maintain, and promote the pro life message to peers through Students for Life groups.

She assists these groups throughout the Northwest. On this episode, Sophia discusses the various activities and training that are available to the groups, including working with school administrators.

Dan Kennedy is joined by his new co-host Rebecca Anderson. Rebecca has been working with Sacred Heart Radio as Community Outreach Coordinator for several years, and then as Sponsorship Coordinator.  She has been active in the Pro-Life movement and was the recipient of a volunteer award from Healing the Culture in 2022. 

This week's guest is Katie McMahon, one of the founders of Shiloh IVF Ministries. Born out of her family's experience using Invitro Fertilization and the difficult decisions it created, Katie shares how Shiloh walks with couples as they reflect post-IVF, working through feelings of guilt and confusion. Shiloh IVF Ministries focuses on honoring the life created, education about the process, and lovingly offering options for healing.

Dan Kennedy talks with sisters Michele Smith and Rose Fenchel the last two of seven children, born 11 months apart to financially destitute parents who recently learned they both survived abortions. 

As their mother reached her 90s she finally shared with them the long held secret, that her doctor prescribed a chemical abortion protocol in each pregnancy. Michele and Rose now share their story with various pro life groups, sharing the knowledge that God has a rich plan for each and every life. 

Rosemarie “Rose” Fenchel, MPA, RDN Michele Smith, 2023-24 Ambassador - The Abortion Survivors Network Louisiana Awareness Advocate - The Abortion Survivors Network Co-Leader - Sabine Parish Citizens for Life Co-Leader - More Than Sisters

Father Robert Spitzer shares his take on Levels of Happiness, through which we seek fulfillment in life. Learn how our culture thwarts our achievement of happiness. Consider how social media, greed and pride interfere with true happiness.

Fr. Spitzer joyfully and humorously explains how these levels tie into our faith and how we encounter the culture around us. Levels of Happiness: Level 1 - Pleasure and Gratification; Level 2 - Ego and Achievement; Level 3 - Contribution and Love; Level 4 - Ultimate Meaning and Transcendance. 

Learn more: Four Levels of Happiness - Spitzer CenterLook for Fr. Spitzer's new book at Sophia Institute Press: Sophia Institute Press - Discover your next Catholic book

Jason spoke with Dan about his new book, Pentecost with the Church Fathers: A Seven Week Retreat on the Person and Presence of the Holy Spirit.

This book helps cultivate the relationship between the Third Person of the Trinity and the reader. There is a focus to each of the 7 weeks of this devotion? How the Holy Spirit helps us recognize our sins and the courage to address them. Also, how we should understand our relationship to the Holy Spirit. Finally, what Catholics should know about the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

Author Patrick O'Hearn discusses his newest book Courtship of the Saints from Tan Publishing. He speaks of how the saints met their spouses, why courtship is so important and why the married saints in his book are the greatest lovers.

He also spoke of how married couples can grow in love based on these saints’ stories.

Katy Faust, the President and Founder of Them Before Us, a global movement defending a child’s right to their mother and father shares about her organization with Dan and Katie. She speaks about the “woke” world that we live in and how we can raise strong, Christian children even in Washington state.

Shaun McAfee, an author shares about his new book: Compendium of Sacramentals from TAN Books. He speaks about the importance of sacramentals and explains the tradition of ashes and palms.

Heather Vasquez, Executive Director of Next Step Pregnancy Center spoke to LifeTalk NW about their new certification. She emphasized that all services are offered free including pregnancy tests and ultrasounds as well as mom and baby items.

Tim Dunn and Greg Mahoney with the Knights of Columbus, share with Katie about the Knights of Columbus and their many programs that support families in communities across the country. i.e. helping widows, insurance, coats for kids... 

Dan and Rebecca talk with Maria Keffler, author of Desist, Detrans and Detox: Getting Your Child Out of the Gender Cult.

Together they discuss how the original LGB (Lesbian Gay Bi-sexual) Lobby before LGBTQ+, moved to promoting Gender Ideology and Dysmorphia which now harms our children and society.

Keffler's book offers advice and answers regarding the dangers and complications of transgender ideology.

Find her book here, at Desist, Detrans & Detox

Tim Dunn and Greg Mahoney with the Knights of Columbus, share with Katie about the Knights of Columbus and their many programs that support families in communities across the country. They also share about their recent successes in funding ultrasounds and their Aid and Support After Pregnancy Program (ASAP).

H.W. Crocker III shares with Dan and Katie about his book, Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church, published by Regnery Press. He also speaks about his conversion to Catholicism and how today’s world parallels other times in Church history.  

Lauren Eden, an abortion survivor, shares her story of survival with Dan and Katie. She also speaks about the power of prayer, and forgiveness.

Priscilla Hurley, an abortion survivor, shares her story of survival with Dan and Katie. She also speaks about the power of prayer, and forgiveness.

John Bursch, an attorney and the Vice President of Appellate Advocacy with the Alliance Defending Freedom, shares with Dan and Katie about his new book, Loving God’s Children from Sophia Institute Press. He shares about how to speak truth when it comes to the gender issue, and how the Church’s policy is the loving policy. 

Dr. John Bruschalski, the founder of Tepeyac OB/GYN and Divine Mercy Care, shares his conversion story and about his book, Two Patients: My Conversion from Abortion to Life-Affirming Medicine from Ignatius Press. He also speaks about the challenges of attending medical school at today’s universities.

Kimberly Begg, an attorney and author, shares about her new book: Unbreakable: Saints Who Inspired Saints to Moral Courage from TAN Books. She also speaks about how important it is to inspire moral courage in families and about the saints in her new book.

Amy Miles, an abortion survivor, shares her story of survival with Dan and Katie. She also speaks about the Abortion Survivors Network, the gift of adoption, forgiveness, and healing.

Dr. Dan Schneider, an associate professor at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, shares with Dan and Katie about his new book The Liber Christo Method: A Field Manual for Spiritual Combat. He also spoke about the importance of prayer, spiritual warfare and how we can combat it.

As a survivor of abortion, Michelle Lyman is a passionate advocate for life. Out of a heart of compassion for women and a strong desire to protect them and their children from the devastations of abortion, she is compelled to speak the truth on their behalf. Michelle's story of miraculous survival is one you'll want to hear! God not only spared her life from an illegal abortion procedure, but by the time she was fifteen, she had escaped death at least two more times. She delivers the love of Christ in a message of hope, forgiveness, and redemption. Her story will inspire you as you hear of her miraculous survival, overcoming a traumatic childhood, and the restorative power of God's love. Against all odds, not only did she survive, but future generations have, and will continue to be, positively impacted by the ripple effect of her life.

Dan and Rebecca are joined by the Justice Team for 40 Days for Life. They will share how they defend the unborn and support those who publicly pray against abortion.

Matt Britton serves as Board Secretary and General Counsel for the 40 Days for Life Institute of Law and Justice.

Jennifer Kendrex serves as Counsel, Corporate and Compliance. from the 40 Days for Life Institute for Law and Justice.

For more information visit: 40Daysfor Life.com

Mayra Rodriguez is a former Planned Parenthood Center Director in Arizona who blew the whistle on egregious deficiencies and mismanagement at her affiliate. She worked for Planned Parenthood in Arizona for 17 years, rising to the position of managing several affiliates, and even received Planned Parenthood’s Employee of the Year award in 2016. When she was abruptly fired in October 2017, she filed a wrongful termination lawsuit, claiming her employer unjustly fired her because she was reporting instances of critical safety and health-related violations.

Mayra is an international public speaker and prolife activist.

Karlie Lodjic, the conference director for Human Life of Washington, shares about the upcoming Northwest Prolife Conference that will be held in Tacoma on June 24th with Dan and Katie. She also spoke about the speakers, the inspiration behind the conference and where listeners can register.

Kimberly Marvin, an abortion survivor, shares her story of survival with Dan and Katie. She also speaks about the Abortion Survivors Network, forgiveness, and about how many babies survive abortions every year in the United States and around the world.

Senator Mike Padden, a Washington State Senator, shares about the current legislation that is being proposed with Dan and Katie. He also speaks about how listeners can get involved in the legislative process this session.