LifeTalk NW

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.

Tim Dunn and Greg Mahoney with the Knights of Columbus, share with Katie about the Knights of Columbus and their many programs that support families in communities across the country. i.e. helping widows, insurance, coats for kids... 

Tim Dunn and Greg Mahoney with the Knights of Columbus, share with Katie about the Knights of Columbus and their many programs that support families in communities across the country. They also share about their recent successes in funding ultrasounds and their Aid and Support After Pregnancy Program (ASAP).

H.W. Crocker III shares with Dan and Katie about his book, Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church, published by Regnery Press. He also speaks about his conversion to Catholicism and how today’s world parallels other times in Church history.  

Lauren Eden, an abortion survivor, shares her story of survival with Dan and Katie. She also speaks about the power of prayer, and forgiveness.

Priscilla Hurley, an abortion survivor, shares her story of survival with Dan and Katie. She also speaks about the power of prayer, and forgiveness.

John Bursch, an attorney and the Vice President of Appellate Advocacy with the Alliance Defending Freedom, shares with Dan and Katie about his new book, Loving God’s Children from Sophia Institute Press. He shares about how to speak truth when it comes to the gender issue, and how the Church’s policy is the loving policy. 

Dr. John Bruschalski, the founder of Tepeyac OB/GYN and Divine Mercy Care, shares his conversion story and about his book, Two Patients: My Conversion from Abortion to Life-Affirming Medicine from Ignatius Press. He also speaks about the challenges of attending medical school at today’s universities.

Kimberly Begg, an attorney and author, shares about her new book: Unbreakable: Saints Who Inspired Saints to Moral Courage from TAN Books. She also speaks about how important it is to inspire moral courage in families and about the saints in her new book.

Amy Miles, an abortion survivor, shares her story of survival with Dan and Katie. She also speaks about the Abortion Survivors Network, the gift of adoption, forgiveness, and healing.

Dr. Dan Schneider, an associate professor at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, shares with Dan and Katie about his new book The Liber Christo Method: A Field Manual for Spiritual Combat. He also spoke about the importance of prayer, spiritual warfare and how we can combat it.

As a survivor of abortion, Michelle Lyman is a passionate advocate for life. Out of a heart of compassion for women and a strong desire to protect them and their children from the devastations of abortion, she is compelled to speak the truth on their behalf. Michelle's story of miraculous survival is one you'll want to hear! God not only spared her life from an illegal abortion procedure,...

Mayra Rodriguez is a former Planned Parenthood Center Director in Arizona who blew the whistle on egregious deficiencies and mismanagement at her affiliate. She worked for Planned Parenthood in Arizona for 17 years, rising to the position of managing several affiliates, and even received Planned Parenthood’s Employee of the Year award in 2016. When she was abruptly fired in October 2017, she filed...

Karlie Lodjic, the conference director for Human Life of Washington, shares about the upcoming Northwest Prolife Conference that will be held in Tacoma on June 24th with Dan and Katie. She also spoke about the speakers, the inspiration behind the conference and where listeners can register.

Kimberly Marvin, an abortion survivor, shares her story of survival with Dan and Katie. She also speaks about the Abortion Survivors Network, forgiveness, and about how many babies survive abortions every year in the United States and around the world.

Senator Mike Padden, a Washington State Senator, shares about the current legislation that is being proposed with Dan and Katie. He also speaks about how listeners can get involved in the legislative process this session.

Dr. Ingrid Skop, a board certified OBGYN talks about the dangers of the abortion pill regimen with Dan and Katie. She shares about the complications that can arise due to the regimen and about an amicus brief that she contributed to.

Richard Doerflinger, the former Associate Director of Pro-life Activities at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, shares about a terrible new law that would remove the safeguards against coercion and abuse from the Death With Dignity Act. He also spoke about how listeners can get involved in stopping this legislation from passing in Washington

Ramona Trevino, former manager for a Planned Parenthood abortion referral facility, shares her conversion story and about her work with 40 Days for Life with Katie. She also speaks about the power of prayer and 40 Days for Life campaigns, and about how listeners can get involved in 40 Days for Life.

Senator Phil Fortunato, one of the pro-life champions intge state legislature in Olympia spoke to Dan and Katie about the effects of the new law allowing any healthcare worker in Washington State to perform abortions and be exempt from criminal prosecution.

Bonnie Blachly, the Saint Mary Magdalene parish nurse and the co-founder of Memento Moro Catholic Ministry, shares about her end-of-life ministry with Dan and Katie. She also speaks about how death has become medicalized, how to support priests, parishioners and families when a loved one is dying, how to prepare for death, and about how listeners and their parishes can get involved in Memento Mori...

Frances Mack, a Washington Regional Coordinator for the Silent No More Campaign, shares her abortion testimony with Dan and Katie. She also speaks about the Washington midterm election results, how to respond to post-abortive women, and about how listeners and their parishes can get involved in post-abortion healing ministries like Silent No More and Project Rachel.