Life Issues Institute
Straight Talk on Life Issues
Join us for Straight Talk on Life Issues where we tackle the most pressing life issues and provide you with information and commentary you can trust. Straight Talk on Life Issues is your home for pro-life education. Visit Lifeissues.org for access to our free resources.
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
Beyond Dred Scott: Personhood and Constitutional Protection 07.07.2026 37:54
Love the show? Text us your feedback! If equal protection were applied to the unborn, what would enforcement actually look like in American law? The 14th Amendment promises equal protection, but who counts as a “person” when the law is applied to the unborn? This week we sit down with Princeton’s Professor Robert P George, a leading scholar of jurisprudence and constitutional interpretation, along...
Radical Feminist to Pro-Life Advocate - Sara Huff's story 30.06.2026 25:57
Love the show? Text us your feedback! “Don’t look in the toilet.” That warning sits at the center of one of the most intense personal stories we’ve shared. Sara Huff did look and then could never unsee it. This week we talk with Sara Huff, who shares how trauma, homelessness, and a promise of “empowerment” pulled her into high-profile feminist activism and a push for abortion. Her chemical aborti...
The Benham Family a Generational Legacy 23.06.2026 33:40
Love the show? Text us your feedback! How does a man build a legacy that outlives him? It’s not through image or comfort, but through Scripture, prayer, and the kind of courage that shows up when it costs something. This week we sit down with three generations of the Benham family to talk about Father’s Day, legacy that actually lasts, and why kids follow what we embody more than what we say. B...
Her Twin Was Aborted. She Survived. 16.06.2026 24:15
Love the show? Text us your feedback! She traveled to Oklahoma with a simple gift and a handwritten card: “Thank you for choosing life for me.” What Claire Colwell heard back from her birth mother, Tanya, turned that reunion into a revelation and rewrote everything Claire thought she knew about her own beginning. Claire is an adopted woman who later learns she survived a late-term abortion attempt...
Breaking Down Stem Cell Facts with Dr. David Prentice 09.06.2026 27:17
Love the show? Text us your feedback! If two million people have been helped by using Adult Stem cells, why are we still talking about embryonic cells? How do adult stems cells work and why do embryonic stem cells not succeed? We answer these questions and more as we sit down with Dr. David Prentice, a longtime stem cell researcher and policy adviser, to separate stem cell hype from stem cell res...
Former Abortionists Speak Out 02.06.2026 34:28
Love the show? Text us your feedback! How does the abortion industry shape language and conscience over time? How does moral relativism make the unthinkable feel routine? Why is abortion often driven by fear, shame, and a sense of unwantedness? Two practicing OBGYNs once saw abortion as normal medicine. Then something happened that neither training nor politics could explain away and it changed ev...
A 14-Year-Old’s Story Of Pressure, Silence, And Lasting Trauma with Sherie Marie 26.05.2026 28:58
Love the show? Text us your feedback! A 14-year-old walks into a clinic expecting a test and walks out carrying trauma, silence, and questions that no adult around her would answer. That’s the reality Sherie Marie shares with us. This week Sherie describes the chilling lack of informed consent, the absence of basic compassion, and the way a minor can be pushed through a life-altering procedure wi...
Choosing Life After A Shattering Prenatal Diagnosis with Wayne Topp 19.05.2026 23:55
Love the show? Text us your feedback! A single sentence from a doctor can turn a joyful ultrasound into a spiral of fear, and for many families the next sentence is even worse: abortion is presented as the “option.” Why does modern healthcare so often fast-track abortion after a prenatal diagnosis? How does disability-selective abortion echo eugenics in practice? This week we talk with Wayne Topp...
Why Men Must Speak Up About Abortion with Sean Corcoran 12.05.2026 1:05:15
Love the show? Text us your feedback! A lot of people treat abortion like men should sit down, shut up, and stay out of it. We reject that premise and explain why it has been so damaging, not only to the unborn, but to women who feel alone and to men who are told their grief is irrelevant. We are joined by Sean Corcoran, CEO of Men for Life, for a candid conversation about men and abortion, post...
Redefining Death, Reaffirming Life 05.05.2026 23:27
Love the show? Text us your feedback! A pregnant woman is declared “brain dead” and then her body keeps doing things that look unmistakably like life: healing, digesting, fighting infection, and sustaining a growing child. That single fact forces a question most of us would rather avoid: are we naming a biological reality, or drawing a legal line that serves other goals? We sit down with Dr. Wi...
How Embryo Adoption Turns Frozen Embryos Into Family 28.04.2026 25:25
Love the show? Text us your feedback! A million plus embryos may be sitting in freezers across the United States, and most people have never been asked the simplest question: what should happen to them now? We sit down with Beth Button, Vice President at Nightlight Christian Adoptions, to explain Snowflake Embryo Adoption in plain language. We also hear from Caleb and Suzanne Johnson, who chose em...
From Pain to Healing with Dr. Theresa Burke and Adrienne LeCoure 21.04.2026 35:10
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Men and women often deeply suffer guilt and pain after an abortion. Adrienne LeCoure shares her journey from pro-choice ideology to the hidden trauma and grief she carried after her abortion. Joined also by Dr. Theresa Burke this conversation sheds light on the “forbidden grief” , the silence surrounding abortion pain and how to find hope and healing for anyon...
Is the Chemical Abortion Pill Safer than Tylenol with Dr. Ingrid Skop 14.04.2026 30:42
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Once again Planned Parenthood has asserted that chemical abortion pills are safer than Tylenol. This has been repeatedly refuted. Our guest, Dr. Ingrid Skop, breaks down what these drugs actually do, and the real medical risks women face from the chemical abortion pills. Listen today and learn the truth about this claim. Click here for resources. Support the s...
Biblical Perspective on Abortion with Pastor Mike Spencer 07.04.2026 29:23
Love the show? Text us your feedback! While the Bible technically never uses the word “abortion” it does consistently defend innocent life. The Bible also clearly and repeatedly establishes personhood in the womb. Unfortunately, many abortion advocates try to twist scripture in an attempt to use God’s word to justify the killing of innocent children in the womb. Today we will put an end to those l...
The Dirty Business of the Abortion Clinics with Nallely Perez 31.03.2026 24:25
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Former abortion workers often enter the abortion facilities hoping to help others, but find themselves instead becoming desensitized over time to the reality of abortion, including witnessing young girls brought in without questions or true consent. Nallely Perez joins us today to share her powerful journey from being drawn into the abortion industry to findin...
Championing Individuals with Down Syndrome with Gabriel Cobb 24.03.2026 39:32
Love the show? Text us your feedback! For years individuals with Down syndrome have been targeted by the abortion industry. Their lives have been devalued, marginalized, and overlooked. This year as we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, we fight for those who have Down syndrome and celebrate their lives. We are joined by Gabriel Cobb, his parents Tom and Lori Cobb and Andrew Daub. Together they he...
Raising Children with Special Needs with Dan Culp 17.03.2026 29:53
Love the show? Text us your feedback! When you’re raising a child with special needs it shifts the foundations of families. Some days you may look around and wonder, if you’re the only one dealing with this chaos? Be encouraged; you are not alone. Join us and our guest Dan Culp as we discuss the joys and challenges of raising children with special needs. Click here for resources Support the show
The Girl Scout’s Dark Connection to Abortion 10.03.2026 25:55
Love the show? Text us your feedback! The Girl Scouts organization is embroiled in a growing national controversy regarding their ties with Planned Parenthood, linking arms with those who promote and encourage abortion on demand. Many within the organization have denied a connection. However, former Girl Scouts troop leaders have admitted that they have relationships with Planned Parenthood groups...
The Dirty Business of the Abortion Clinics with Nallely Perez 10.03.2026 24:25
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Former abortion workers often enter the abortion facilities hoping to help others, but find themselves instead becoming desensitized over time to the reality of abortion, including witnessing young girls brought in without questions or true consent. Nallely Perez joins us today to share her powerful journey from being drawn into the abortion industry to findin...
Euthanasia Is Not Medical Treatment with Matt Valliere 03.03.2026 26:57
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Around the world the sanctity of life faces many threats. Assisted suicide and euthanasia are among these threats. Euthanasia devalues the lives of those who are suffering and causes a culture of neglect and abandonment. This week we are joined by Matt Valliere to discuss why euthanasia is not a medical treatment. Click here for resources Support the show
How to Handle Teen Pregnancy with Evelyn West and Jess Ford 24.02.2026 31:02
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Experiencing teenage pregnancy can be overwhelming. While teenage pregnancy is certainly not ideal, young mothers need the loving help of all who truly champion the cause of life. When a teen becomes pregnant, she may feel isolated, anxious, and overwhelmed. What they really need is resources, support and gentle guidance. This week we joined by Evelyn West and...
One Heart Two Lives, Conjoined Twins with Nicole LeBlanc 17.02.2026 26:40
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. For around 1 in 100,000 pregnancies, conjoined twins can change everything. Tragically, many parents of conjoined twins are pressured to abort their children. This week we are joined by Nicole LeBlanc as she tells the heartwarming story of choosing life for her conjoined twins and giving them love and care for as lo...
The Importance of Parental Consent Laws with Eileen Roberts and Noemi Padilla 10.02.2026 34:09
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Did you know that in many cases a minor can get a secret abortion without her parents’ knowledge? This is in part due to abortion facilities like Planned Parenthood looking the other way when an unaccompanied minor comes in even without any identification. Every parent has the right to know if their child’s safety and well-being are being compromised. No paren...
A Better Way to Treat Infertility with Dr. Gavin Puthoff 03.02.2026 27:22
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Many couples that wish to have children and start a family have found themselves struggling with infertility. Often IVF is seen as the default answer for these couples, but it is very expensive, success is mixed, and the moral implications are significant. NaPro technology is a holistic, life-affirming treatment for couples with infertility. By addressing the...
How the Abortion Industry Enables Human Trafficking with Laura Hughes and Lisa Thomas 27.01.2026 37:45
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Around the world approximately 27,000,000 people are victims of human trafficking. It is a billion-dollar industry that is all around us. What many do not know however, is that the abortion industry directly enables sex traffickers and abusers. Women who are trafficked are forced to abort their children to hide the evidence of what is happening. This week we a...
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