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After Sean’s life turned around, his life choices changed dramatically. He went back to college and then to law school. And he “won” the hand of the woman he had been pursuing for almost a decade. Now with a wife and family of five children, Sean is the CEO of Men for Life , a not-for-profit organization committed to helping men secure a role in the abortion debate. Be ready to be challenged!

Sean’s is a fascinating story. Addiction, depression and the inability to complete college are just a few of his challenges. His story also involves his inability to stop the abortion of his baby because his girlfriend said, “No.” And to round out this incredibly disappointing life—he was an addict. Then God heard Sean’s heart-felt prayer. Needless to say—he became a different person in Christ. Do...

A while back David Mahan shared his struggles as a young father. It’s a story of Christ’s love and intervention. But today—as the Director of Public Policy at the Center for Christian Virtue in Columbus, Ohio – he’s here to share a recently published study on the value of FAMILY. Although the Hope and a Future study focused on Ohio, families, you’ll quickly see the information is essential—no matt...

They saw young moms with needs and set out to help. They’re a part of Walking with Moms In Need ministry in their church. And that’s what they do. They walk alongside moms and focus on the challenges young and expectant mothers encounter. These two women (moms themselves) will encourage you to step up and minister to those facing spiritual, physical and emotional issues. You can Walk with those wh...

In 2020, Choose Life Radio aired an interview with Marilyn Heavilin, author of the book, Roses in December. It is airing again as a tribute to Marilyn’s ministry and those who have lost a loved one—especially a child or grandchild. Although Marilyn has passed away, her book is still available and continues to minister to so many. As you will note, Marilyn experienced some difficulty speaking. Her...

This week, Michele shares information on the Demetree Institute for Pro-Life Advancement and gives a deeper understanding of the Standing With You and Campaign for Abortion Free Cities initiatives. Listen closely and determine if God is providing you with an opportunity to make a difference by sharing in one of these Students for Life initiatives. They will enable you to share LIFE in your communi...

Although Aisha graduated with degrees in finance and public policy, her interests changed when she became a single mom of TWINS. She decided her experiences could help other struggling moms make ends meet. As her ministry began to take root—she felt a calling to minister in a pregnancy resource center and become a patient advocate. Her ministry is quite a story. You’ll hear first-hand, God’s direc...

Michele is Director of Strategic Initiatives with Students for Life . As a sophomore in high school, Michele chose the topic of abortion for a speech class project. While researching the assignment, she learned the truth about abortion and immediately realized she was pro-life. But it wasn’t until after college, at the Maryland March for Life, that Michele discovered Students for Life . Michele sh...

Aisha has a fascinating story. A highly motivated student, she initially wanted to be a pediatrician. But as her world expanded, her interests grew into finance and public policy. By her own admission, she was the kind of student who really didn’t study that hard. Academics came easy to her. And then there was an unplanned pregnancy and the pressure to abort from her “boyfriend.” Needless to say,...

A few weeks ago, Lauren Loboda shared her experiences as a mother of nine. Today she shares with us her coaching ministry with moms who are in unplanned pregnancies and moms with young babies. While the previous interview was filled with fun stories, this one focuses more on the importance of ministry and personal leadership. Go back and listen to the first interview with Lauren and then listen to...

If you haven’t heard this interview—listen now. It’s a serious reminder of the evils of abortion—fifty-years ago and today.  Charlotte was one of the numerous women who boarded plane with a friend and flew to either CA or NY for an abortion in a grungy clinic with a "doc" who wanted to do as many abortions that day as possible. Charlotte flew home with her friend and was broken . . .unti...

Lauren Loboda shares what it’s like to be mom to 9 kids! Her days aren’t always easy, but she has the ability—thanks to walking with Jesus—to take life in stride. Our interviews tend to be solemn. This one is different. In a few weeks, Lauren will join us again to share with us her ministry to young moms and those in unplanned pregnancies. But don’t miss this! She’s the real deal.

This interview with Kali Brandon—Director of Local Outreach at his church—provides a perspective on the value of the church serving the local pregnancy resource center. Married for eighteen years and the father of three boys, Kali has his hands full with family, his church and the ministry of his local pregnancy center. While he also shares a bit of his personal testimony, this interview focuses o...

David is a husband, father, minister and Policy Director at the Center for Christian Virtue. He has consulted with the Federal Administration for Children and families, Georgia’s Governor’s office, Maryland’s Department of Health and Mississippi’s Department of Human Services. To name a few. But today he joins us to share how he and his family successfully overcame poverty, addiction and abuse—in...

Tabitha is the mom of four girls—a single and a set of TRIPLETS. While she’ll tell us a little about being a mother of four girls, she’ll also share insights into her new Bible Study publication. Praying for Your Child as You Grow Up in Him! Along with being an author, Tabitha is a client-advocate at her local pregnancy resource center in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This woman understands li...

This Easter we’ve decided to share a previously aired interview with Billy Ballenger. His is a powerful story of running from God, while realizing God continued to pursue him. An angry boy, he destroyed those around him—till he came face-to-face with the One who created him. Billy's story is encouraging—especially if you have challenging children. Now he touches teens and adults with his music...

Dr. Ben Carson is an unassuming kind of guy. He’s rather quiet and reserved—even when he’s being interviewed and sharing his story. His story begins with a broken family. His mother tried to balance two jobs while having to leave her two boys alone far more than she liked. Dr. Ben Carson is who he is today because of his loving Lord and his amazing mother who made sure he was educated, polite and...

The Taylor family headed out to enjoy a day on the lake. While preparing for their trip back, seven-year-old Afton and his dad exchanged a thumbs up—as they often did. A few moments later Afton’s life was cut short by carbon monoxide. Krissy—Afton’s mom—shares how they have turned this incredibly difficult loss into a mission and ministry to aid others. The Taylor family was unaware that carbon mo...

Very special friend of Choose Life Radio, Kurt Kondrich, joins us again today to beautifully highlight the value of every single LIFE! He and his wife knew that their unborn daughter would likely have Down's Syndrome. But they also realized—without question—they were chosen to be her parents. In this interview, Kurt shares about the vulnerability and beauty of trusting a God whose plan exceeds...

Jill is hosting this second interview with Dr. Elliott. Be sure to listen in as this winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom for scientific achievement (1970) shares his fundamental belief in the importance of science AND faith. He believes—as do we—that the fight against abortion is undoubtedly the major moral and legal issue of our time. He is the author of 35 “free of charge” papers and art...

This week Howard is talking with Dr. Elliott, a former NASA physicist and scientist who helped put Neil Armstrong on the Moon. It was one of his boyhood dreams! He has completed 2 ½ years researching when human life begins. And his pro-life research focuses on logical reasoning combined with accepted and established scientific principles and practices. Unfounded rhetoric can’t refute it. And today...

Last week you heard from grandparents who spend as much time as possible with their adult children to provide "off" time.  If you missed it, go back and listen so you can understand their commitment to life. Our culture wants “perfect,” but our world isn’t! However, we can claim God's support and direction. Beware of those saying, "You can abort this child!"   Instead, list...

Go back and take another look at that SMILE! Max got you—didn’t he? This week’s interview with his grandparents—Bev and Mike McGowan—is really about Max. And it comes as no surprise to those who have a Downs Syndrome family member—these special blessings of God—bring incredible JOY to family and those around them. Easy? NO WAY! A blessing? FOR SURE!

Choose Life Radio has never before aired this kind of broadcast. But on Sanctity of Life Sunday, we heard an incredibly life-affirming sermon by Mike Castelli—Lead Pastor at the Chapel in Green, Ohio. His absolutely biblical approach to the value and sanctity of life will encourage your heart and further open your eyes to the importance God places on us—His special creation. Listen here soon.

Last week Chad shared his and Nicole’s story of pregnancy prior to marriage. Returning to share more of their story with us, Chad provides unique insights into how to minister to those in similar circumstances. He also shares with us how his early experiences—even as a high school student—helped prepare him for his ministry in a pregnancy resource center in Northeast Ohio. Listen here soon.