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Dan and Rebecca talk with Angie Johnson of PROLIFE Across AMERICA.

From stuffing envelopes to stepping in as President of the pro-life ministry her parents started, she's carrying on the legacy of PROLIFE Across AMERICA.

Hear how 37 years of iconic billboards and lifesaving hotline calls are building a culture of life today.

BONUS: This is an extended version of our interview, including content that was cut to fit our radio play slot.

See samples of PROLIFE Across AMERICA billboards or donate!

For more information click here: PROLIFEAcrossAMERICA.org

Dan and Rebecca talk with Dr. Susan Rutherford, Board Certified OBGYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinician. Together they discuss women's health care topics like Cancer Screenings, infertility and hormonal contraception. Listen for a life and truth perspective on these topics.

This episode contains Bonus Content that didn't fit into the radio episode.

For more information on Dr. Rutherford, visit here.

Dan and Rebecca go further on Mark Davis Pickup's journey from a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis to Eucharistic Miracle.

As as disability rights activist, Mark Davis Pickup shares his story of faith and his sudden 2018 healing.

If you are interested in supporting the production of his screenplay about his life and experience of healing, visit HumanLifeMatters@shaw.ca

or Transcend: A Journey Toward Love Movie

Dan and Rebecca interview Ramona Trevino, a former Planned Parenthood clinic director from Texas. She discusses her journey from the abortion business to 40 Days for Life and how she has experienced the mercy of God and deepened her faith.

Join Dan and Rebecca on a journey from a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis to Eucharistic Miracle as disability rights activist, Mark Davis Pickup shares his journey of faith and his sudden 2018 healing.

His story of hope continues in an upcoming second episode. Check back here soon!

Dan and Rebecca interview Dr. Gregory Popcak, host of More2Life on the Catholic Channel on Sirius XM Radio, and Founder and Director of Catholic Counselors.

Together they discuss the importance of integrating the wisdom of the Catholic faith into helping people work through their issues.

Learn more at: CatholicHOM or Catholic Counselors Pastoral Solutions Institute

Dan and Rebecca talk with Wesley J. Smith, host of the Humanize Podcast and Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute. He discusses the shocking truth about assisted suicide and the antidote for saving lives.

To learn more visit: www.discovery.org or the Humanize podcast.

Dan and Rebecca talk with Terri Marcroft, Founder of UnplannedGood.org. She shares her personal story of adoption and how UnplannedGood strives to promote adoption as a beautiful, life-affirming choice for everyone involved.

Terri is also the author of two books: Pro-Choice Pro Adoption: A Loving, Positive Response to Unplanned Pregnancy and Pro-Life Pro Adoption: A Christian's Guide to Unplanned Pregnancy Options. Both books are available on the UnplannedGood website and on Amazon.

Dan and Rebecca talk with Brian Hallaq, who in his 20s, took his girlfriend to abort their child. He shares his story and his efforts to help young men become protectors of life.

Dan and Rebecca talk with Grayson Quay, author of The Transhumanist Temptation: How Technology and Ideology are Reshaping Humanity - and How to Resist.

Together they discuss the dystopian brave (or grave) new world that has already arrived. Listen to understand how we can reclaim our God-given dignity and what it means to be human.

The book is available at Sophia Institute Press

In this episode, Dan and Rebecca talk with Bobby Schindler, founder of the Terri Schiavo Life and Hope Network. He shares his sister's heartbreaking story, emphasizing the importance of protecting vulnerable patients and how his network can help.

For more information visit LifeandHope.com or call the helpline at 855-300-HOPE (4673)

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 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 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

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

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

Dan and Rebecca talk with Co-Founder of Healing the Culture, Camille Pauley. She discusses the biggest challenges facing the pro-life movement and shares updates on their latest projects. Camille also explains how new media is shifting views on abortion.

For more information visit Healing the Culture, and check out their YouTube channel.

Dan and Rebecca Talk with Dr. Ingrid Skop, M.D., FACOG, Vice President and Director of Medical Affairs for the Charlotte Lozier Institute.

Dr. Skop provides her analysis of the latest report from Planned Parenthood and discusses the truth about it's business.

For more information visit: Lozier Institute

Rebecca and Dan talk with Catholic Author Jesse Romero about his book, "Prayer as a Weapon".

Jesse acknowledges that many men leave the church, or shy away from prayer when it all seems to soft. In his book, he points out that the Bible describes prayer as a weapon, arrows, with power to slay demons.

This interview ignites the power within all of us to partner with Christ and go on the spiritual offensive.

For more information, visit: JesseRomero.com

Dan and Rebecca talk with Dr. Theresa A. Deisher, Molecular and Cellular Physiologist and founder of AVM Biotechnology. They discuss her discovery of adult pluripotent stem cells and their purpose, as well as how the Presidential Administration change might impact healthcare, research and implementation of care.

Dr. Theresa A. Deisher obtained her Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Physiology from Stanford University School of Medicine. An expert in adult stem cell research, Dr. Theresa Deisher is the first person to discover adult pluripotent stem cells. She is an inventor of over 35 issued US/Japan patents, whose discoveries have led to clinical trials.Prior to founding AVM Biotechnology, she worked at leading biotechnology companies including Genentech, Repligen, ZymoGenetics, Immunex and Amgen as their principal scientist and R&D Vice President. She has had extensive scientific and management experience in the commercial biotechnology field. She is a frequent lecturer on stem cell issues and an active member of ASH (The American Society of Hematology) and ASCO (ASCO: American Society of Clinical Oncology)

Learn more at AVMBiotech.com

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 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

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.