I Choose Life News & Views

This episode of I Choose Life: News and Views contains heavy subject matter and may not be appropriate for young listeners. As part of our January Best Of series, Abigail Lorenzen revisits a powerful and eye-opening conversation with Jill McElya , founder and president of The Invisible Girl Project , an international organization working to end female gendercide in India. Jill shares her personal...

This episode of I Choose Life: News and Views contains sensitive content and may not be appropriate for young listeners. As part of our January Best Of series, we revisit one of the most powerful and necessary conversations from past seasons. Abigail Lorenzen is joined by Paula Peyton , Executive Director of Hope After Rape Conception , for a deeply personal and informative discussion on pregnancy...

We’re revisiting one of the most impactful conversations from past seasons. In this Best Of episode, Abigail Lorenzen is joined by Serena Dyksen, founder of She Found His Grace, to discuss a topic many listeners were surprised to learn about: the reality of abortion within the Amish community. Serena shares her personal story of abortion, healing, and faith, and explains how God unexpectedly opene...

This episode of I Choose Life: News and Views contains heavy subject matter and may not be appropriate for young listeners. As part of an ongoing series on human trafficking, Abigail Lorenzen is joined by Shaana of the Phoenix Alliance , an organization working on the front lines of trafficking prevention, intervention, and aftercare in Northeast Indiana. Shaana walks listeners through the three c...

Human trafficking is closer than many people realize—even here in Indiana. In this episode of I Choose Life: News and Views , Abigail Lorenzen is joined by Dominic Lombardo , a retired LAPD officer, criminal justice professor, and participant in international rescue missions with Destiny Rescue . Drawing from decades in law enforcement, Dominic shares firsthand insight into undercover work, child...

This episode of I Choose Life News and Views contains sensitive content and may not be appropriate for young listeners. In this deeply moving and courageous conversation, Abigail Lorenzen is joined by Genevieve “Nevi” Stroud, who shares her powerful testimony of trauma, faith, and hope. Nevi recounts her experience of sexual assault during college, the devastating aftermath, and the unexpected dis...

Human trafficking is often misunderstood—and far more hidden than most people realize. In this episode of I Choose Life: News and Views , Abigail Lorenzen is joined by Lisa Eicher of the Indiana Trafficking Victims Assistance Program (ITVAP) for an in-depth look at what trafficking actually looks like in Indiana and how communities can respond effectively. Lisa explains common myths surrounding hu...

It’s been a year of growth, blessing, and big transitions at Right to Life of Northeast Indiana. In this Thanksgiving episode of I Choose Life: News and Views, Abigail Lorenzen sits down with Zach Rodgers, CEO of Right to Life of Northeast Indiana and Executive Vice President of Indiana Right to Life, and Nick Boratenski, the new Executive Director, to reflect on everything God has done throughout...

In this deeply personal episode, Abby Lorenzen sits down with Brian as he courageously shares his story of participating in an abortion as a young man—and the years of hidden pain that followed. For decades, Brian carried guilt, shame, and the quiet belief that men weren’t allowed to grieve the children they lost. What unfolds is an honest, vulnerable conversation about how abortion affected his r...

In this deeply vulnerable episode of I Choose Life News and Views, Abby Lorenzen sits down with Christine Creech, Executive Director of Compassion Pregnancy Center, to share a story that many women keep silent: the reality of a chemical abortion and its long-lasting impact. Christine walks us through her experience as a teenager—assault, fear, misinformation, and a chemical abortion she was told w...

What happens behind the scenes at a pro-life organization—and who helps make it all happen? In this episode of I Choose Life: News and Views , Abigail Lorenzen introduces Chase Pitt , the newest member of the Right to Life of Northeast Indiana team and the new communications coordinator. Chase shares his journey from Colorado to Indiana, how a friend invited him to Life Defenders Camp, and how lea...

What happens when a miscarriage follows a crisis pregnancy — one that began in fear, uncertainty, or even rejection of motherhood? In this powerful episode of I Choose Life: News and Views, Abigail Lorenzen sits down with Beth Minick, a counselor at Women’s Care Center, to unpack the emotional and spiritual complexities that women face when loss strikes in the midst of turmoil. Beth draws from yea...

Why do miscarriages happen—and why do so many women feel dismissed when they do? In this episode of I Choose Life: News and Views, Abigail Lorenzen talks with Dr. Geoffrey Cly, an OB-GYN known for his compassionate, research-based approach to women’s health. Together they discuss the often-overlooked realities of miscarriage, the emotional and spiritual toll it takes, and the need for deeper medic...

How do young Christians pursue marriage faithfully in a culture that discourages it? In this second part of  I Choose Life: News and Views  with Rev. Michael and Katie Schuermann, Abigail Lorenzen continues the conversation about the  Martin & Katie Conference —a gathering designed to help young adults build Christ-centered relationships and rediscover the beauty of godly marriage. The Schuerm...

How can young Christians find godly relationships in a culture that’s lost the art of courtship? In this episode of  I Choose Life: News and Views , Abigail Lorenzen sits down with Rev. Michael and Katie Schuermann of University Lutheran Church in Champaign-Urbana to discuss their ministry to college students and the creation of the  Martin & Katie Conference —a faith-based event designed to h...

What makes a marriage truly godly? In this episode of  I Choose Life: News and Views , Abigail Lorenzen talks with Pastor Tim Pauls of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Boise, Idaho, about the heart of godly marriage—and why it matters for a pro-life culture. Pastor Pauls unpacks what it means for marriage to be a covenant rather than a contract, how sacrificial love reflects Christ’s love for the...

What does it mean to face the end of life with dignity, faith, and peace? In this episode of  I Choose Life: News and Views , Abigail Lorenzen sits down with Dr. Eustace Fernandez, a pulmonary and critical care physician who brings more than two decades of experience and a deeply Christian perspective to the discussion on end-of-life care. Together, they explore when it’s moral to refuse treatment...

Abigail is joined by Dr. Johnson Dahlke to discuss her book Outer Origins, which explores the individual, social, and spiritual implications of ectogenesis, more commonly known as artificial womb technology. Once the realm of science fiction, artificial wombs are now in development and rapidly approaching medical reality. What does this mean for the future of motherhood, family, and human dignity?...

Abigail is joined by Dr. Johnson Dahlke to discuss her book Outer Origins, which explores the individual, social, and spiritual implications of ectogenesis, more commonly known as artificial womb technology. Once the realm of science fiction, artificial wombs are now in development and rapidly approaching medical reality. What does this mean for the future of motherhood, family, and human dignity?

Emily Berning addresses the effects of invitro fertilization on parents, siblings, and others. (part 2 of 2)

 Emily Berning addressed the effects of invitro fertilization on parents, siblings, and others. (part 1 of 2)

Brant Hanson, radio host and author, joins Abigail to discuss his book, "Men We Need: God's Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up." Visit our website at ichooselife.org

Brant Hanson, radio host and author, joins Abigail to discuss his book, "Men We Need: God's Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up."

Why does fatherhood matter—and what happens when it's missing? In this episode, Pastor Donald Eason of CURE (Center for Urban Renewal and Education) shares his powerful personal story and dives into the critical role fathers play in shaping families, communities, and culture. Drawing from his work in ministry, public policy, and the pro-life movement, Pastor Eason explores the biblical vision...

We're kicking off the June Fatherhood series with seminary professor Dr. Gifford Grobien! What does it truly mean to be a father? In this episode, Dr. Grobien joins Abigail to explore the deep significance of fatherhood, both from a theological and practical perspective. Drawing on the relationship between God the Father and Jesus Christ, they unpack how earthly fathers reflect divine love thr...