Being Pro Life

Bob talks with Msgr. Paul Koetter, a priest of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, on his unexpected diagnosis with ALS, and how he continues to serve the Lord and His people while journeying with this fatal disease. Support the show

Bob talks with Sheila Munafo-Kanoza about losing her husband, Vince, to brain cancer at a young age, and how she founded Companions on a Journey to help others deal with grief and loss.  Support the show

Bob talks with Joan Stoltz, who lost her 16 year-old daughter, Victoria, after a 15 month battle with brain cancer.  Throughout her illness, Victoria continued to focus on helping the poor and those in need, which led to the founding of Victoria's House of Hope. Support the show

Bob talks with Maria Lees Dunlap, founder of ReViv Family Support Foundation, about the loss of her infant daughter, and how anyone can help support those who are grieving a serious illness or death of a child. Support the show

Bob talks with Anne Marie Kahwaty-Bogan, MSW, LISW-S, CCTP about the effect of COVD-19 on children's mental health, what to look for, and how we can better care for families during this pandemic. Support the show

Bob talks with Charlene Rack, an elderly homebound caregiver, about the great need for more caregivers, how important the ministry is, especially during this time of pandemic.  Support the show

Bob talks with Fr. Angelo Anthony, a priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, about how St. Joseph is a model for all Catholics who work to preserve life in today's world.  Support the show

Bob talks with Angie Homoelle of Catholic Charities of SW Ohio about the effect of COVID19 on our elderly in long-term care facilities. Not only are outside family members being restricted from visiting, but many in-facility programs like game nights or communal meals are restricted as well.  Support the show

Bob talks with Samantha Taylor of Catholic Social Services of Southwest Ohio on how COVID has impacted the population's mental health, and the availability of mental health services. Support the show

Bob talks with Dr. Ann Moelle, who conducts research for the current vaccines, on the ethics of the current vaccines, their connection with abortion, and the serious of the pandemic vs. taking them. Support the show

Bob talks with Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer about the male role in the pro-life movement, especially how important it is to be role models as husbands and fathers to change the culture to one that upholds the value of all life. Support the show

Bob talks with author and international speaker Jason Evert on the value of the message of chastity to the pro-life movement, and how we can all help spread that message to create a culture of authentic love and truly supports life. Support the show

Bob talks with Greg Schutte of Marriage Works! Ohio, about the group classes, mentoring and therapy they offer to help people who are dating, engaged or married, improve their relationships to support strong marriages and families. Support the show

Bob talks with Fr. Ethan Moore about why the miraculous story of the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the inexplicable details in the image, and why it is an icon of the pro-life movement today. Support the show

Bob talks with Katie Sciba, award-winning columnist and mother of 6, about how sacred heart in the home can help raise Catholic and pro-life kids. Support the show

Bob talks with Lee Carter, an ultrasound technician at a pregnancy care center, about the effectiveness of seeing an ultrasound image on helping a mother choose life for her unborn child. Support the show

Bob talks with Max Schmiesing and Carrianne Rindler from the Lehman High School Pro Life Guards about the activities the students engage in, and their experience with the March for Life in Washington, DC. Support the show

Bob talks with Tony Gabriele of the Carroll High School Life Club in Dayton, OH, about the activities the students engage in, and their experience with the March for Life in Washington, DC. Support the show

Bob talks with Rose vonErden, President of the Respect for Life club at Mount Notre Dame High School in Cincinnati, about how she took the club from 5 members to 50 in three years, and about her experience with the March for Life in Washington, DC. Support the show

Bob talks with Emily and Leah, board members of the Saints for Life club at Seton High School in Cincinnati, about the activities the students engage in across the life spectrum, and their experience with the March for Life in Washington, DC. Support the show

Bob talks with Jordan Moorman, Ohio/Kentucky Regional Coordinator for Students for Life of America about the work they do to recruit, train, and mobilize the pro-life generation to abolish abortion. Jordan talks about some of the activities happening across schools and universities in Ohio, as well as what one can do instead of going to Washington, DC for the March for Life. Support the show

Bob talks with Nikki Stefanow of Family and Youth Initiatives about their work helping Moms in their community, as well as helping young people make better choices in life. We also talk with Kamiya Roberts, client, about how FYI helped her and her daughter. Support the show

Bob talks with Kat Talalas from the Pro-life Secretariat for the US Conference of Catholic Bishops about the initiative Walking With Moms in Need: A Year of Service, and how you can start this in your own parish. Support the show

Bob talks with Laura Curran of Pregnancy Center East in Cincinnati, and a client Nyasia who went through a crisis pregnancy with triplets, of how pregnancy care centers help women before, during and long after pregnancy. Support the show

Bob talks with Betsy Jacquez of Mater Filius, about this new ministry in Cincinnati to help women in crisis pregnancies who need also need a home. We also talk with Marissa, a past client from a Mater Filius house in Nebraska, about how the ministry helped her during her crisis pregnancy, and still continues to help her and her daughter, Monica.  Support the show