The LifeCast

What do you say to a woman who calls a pregnancy center asking for abortion pills? In this episode of The LifeCast , Rich Bennett and Nurse Manager at Life Network Barbra Roldan walk through a reenacted call to show how nurses offer honest medical information, compassionate listening, and practical support to women facing difficult pregnancies. Hear how these conversations unfold and the hope that...

PODCAST CONTENT WARNING The following episode may contain discussions of sensitive or mature topics that some listeners may find difficult or distressing. Listener discretion is advised. Would you recognize the warning signs if someone were grooming your child? In this episode of The LifeCast , Rich Bennett discusses human trafficking with Sues Hess, Executive Director of Reclaiming Hope, a non-pr...

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 th...

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. Madi shares her experience as a labor and delivery nurse and childbirth educator, while Daniel discusses his work in advocacy and pro-life politics. Together, the...

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? In this episode of The LifeCast , Rich Bennett invites Erin Lee, executive director and co-founder of Protect Kids Colorado, to discuss her family's experience that led her to become an advocate for parent...

What do you do when the government tries to make it illegal to save a life? In this episode of The LifeCast , Rich sits down with Savannah Marten, Executive Director at Bella Vita Network, to explore the legal landscape for pro-life ministries, and what it truly means to have winsome, effective conversations about the value of human life. This conversation will give you the tools to speak truth wi...

One courageous choice can change generations. In this episode of The LifeCast , Rich Bennett speaks with Pastor John Bornschein, senior pastor of Calvary Fellowship Fountain Valley. With more than 30 years of ministry experience and a deeply personal connection to the pro-life movement, John shares how his mother chose life after experiencing abortion—and how that decision shaped his family’s futu...

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,...

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...

What does it take to build a culture that truly values life? In this episode of The LifeCast, host Rich Bennett invites David Bereit, founder of 40 Days for Life, for a conversation on the changing landscape of abortion in America. Together, they discuss lessons we can learn from history, the importance of collaboration, and the roles pregnancy centers play in supporting life. David shares the per...

What role should the church—and specifically pastors—play in defending the sanctity of life? In this episode of The LifeCast , Pastor Eric Jones joins Rich Bennett to explore that question. As the founder of Pro-Life Pastors, Eric brings firsthand experience and insight to the conversation, encouraging and challenging pastors to take a stand for life and recognize the impact they can have both wit...

God can bring beauty from suffering, purpose from pain, and hope that reaches generations. In this episode of The LifeCast , Ryan Dobson joins Rich once again for a powerful conversation about suffering, faith, and adoption. Drawing from his own adoption story and years of speaking at pregnancy resource centers, Ryan shares why every life has purpose and how choosing hope can transform generations...

One year ago, pro-family and pro-life legend Dr. James Dobson passed into glory, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and a lifelong commitment to defending life. In this episode of The LifeCast , his son Ryan Dobson joins Rich Bennett to reflect on his father’s impact, sharing personal stories and memories while carrying that same pro-life commitment forward through the work he’s doing today...

This conversation could completely change the way you see adoption. In this episode of The LifeCast , host Rich Bennett invites Katy Clasquin, the Social Services Manager at Nightlight Adoptions, to share what modern-day adoption really looks like. What may start as an unexpected pregnancy can turn into a beautiful adoption story. Katy talks about common myths about adoption, fears birth mothers m...

God can redeem our deepest regrets. No matter what your story holds, His grace is greater than your past. This episode of The LifeCast invites Brenda Shuler, Director of Staff and Client Care at Life Network, and Danelle Kreps, a former participant and now facilitator of Life Network's Bridges of Hope program, to speak on the reality of abortion. Danelle shares her journey from secrecy and em...

What happens after a mother chooses life—but has nowhere safe to live?  This episode of The LifeCast dives into the reality many single mothers face as they navigate homelessness, housing instability, and the difficult road to rebuilding their lives. Together, Rich Bennett and Tonya Lark, Executive Director of Family Life Services, discuss how safe housing, community, and mentorship can transform...

In this episode of The LifeCast , host Rich Bennett interviews Anton Kresik, founder and CEO of Seven Weeks Coffee, to explore how faith and entrepreneurship can make a pro-life difference. Anton shares the story behind launching Seven Weeks Coffee, a coffee company that donates 10% of every sale to pregnancy resource centers across the country. From a simple Google search to a successful business...

In this episode of The LifeCast , Rich Bennett is joined by Hannah Harris to unpack the question, “Is Colorado really the most pro-abortion state?” To find out, they discuss recent legislation and Colorado’s historical political landscape. Rather than relying on headlines and assumptions, they dive into the “four box test” and comparisons to other states. They end with encouragement and ways to ma...

Adoption is one of the most courageous and life-giving choices a mother can make, but it's often the first option dismissed when a woman faces an unexpected pregnancy. In this episode, Rich sits down with national adoption expert Dr. Brad Imler to unpack why adoption is so widely misunderstood, what misperceptions cause women to rule it out, and how pregnancy centers and the church can help m...

In this episode, host Rich Bennet talks with Catherine Reyes, who leads pregnancy services at Life Network’s Eastside center. Catherine shares what she has learned from years of supporting women through late-night online searches and face-to-face appointments. Together they discuss fears, pressures, and real-life situations that often go unnoticed. If you’re passionate about supporting life, curio...

On this episode of the LifeCast host Rich Bennett is joined by Colorado State Representative Jarvis Caldwell to discuss the good and the ugly of the last legislative session as it relates to life. They reflect on legislative wins such as extended safe haven protections, pro life losses like Bill 1335, and much more. This episode not only informs listeners on policy affecting life, family, and safe...

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...

Was this a legitimate investigation—or a targeted attack on a pro-life ministry?  In this episode, Aimee Huber, Executive Director of The First Choice Women’s Resource Center, and Gabby McIntyre, legal counselor at Alliance Defending Freedom, discuss the recent First Choice Supreme Court case with host Rich Bennett. Aimee and Gabby walk Rich through their journey with subpoenas, pregnancy centers,...

Lauren Eden, national pro-life speaker, ministry leader, and abortion survivor, shares her testimony with host Rich Bennett. While life should have been over for Lauren before it had a chance to begin, she shares how God intervened on her behalf and her mother's. In this real and moving story of life, Lauren reveals the power of having godly people surrounding an expecting mother.  Resources:...

In this episode, Rich Bennett sits with Moira Gaul, an associate scholar and project leader at Charlotte Lozier Institute, to discuss the national impact of pro-life pregnancy centers. Moira, who has led multiple surveys of the thousands of pregnancy centers in America, shares her understanding of the profound positive influence that pregnancy centers have provided for women and their families. Ri...