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
Navigating the Debate on Equal Protection Laws with AJ Hurley and Rai Rojas 20.01.2026 50:51
Love the show? Text us your feedback! There is a growing, and hotly contested debate within the pro-life world as to whether laws outlawing abortion should apply to the mother. Currently there are no laws which would hold a woman criminally liable for aborting her child, even in states which have seemingly outlawed abortion. Joining us this week to present both sides of the issue, AJ Hurley and Ra...
Standing for Life in the Face of Adversity with David Benham 13.01.2026 37:00
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Throughout our lives we will all face crossroads where we must choose to stand boldly for our beliefs, or crumble in the face of adversity. Our guest this week David Benham has been through the fire and felt the pressure to censor himself and hide his true beliefs. His story and testimony are a powerful encouragement to us all as we navigate a polarized societ...
A Baby’s Last Line of Defense 06.01.2026 38:05
Love the show? Text us your feedback! When an abortion minded women goes to a Planned Parenthood location and prepares to walk through those doors, it is brave sidewalk counselors who form the last line of defense for her unborn child. Countless babies have been saved at the last minute by the faithful efforts of these pro-life advocates. This week we are joined by Vicky Kaseorg and Brian Gibson a...
Pro-Family is Pro-Life 30.12.2025 28:49
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Many still think abortion is an essential component of women’s healthcare, but abortion is the killing of an unborn child, not healthcare. Due in part to pervasive lies about the Earth becoming overpopulated, the perception of large families has become a negative one. However, the truth is that large families should be celebrated. The Western world is suffer...
From the Womb to the Manger with Dr. Bane and Pastor Wilkinson 23.12.2025 24:46
Love the show? Text us your feedback! This week we are discussing the Christmas story and its connection to the sanctity of human life. Pastor Gary Wilkinson and Dr. Susan Bain dive into the themes of Jesus’ incarnation, humility, and cosmic battle against evil, while exploring how faith, courage, and love can transform lives. You’ll hear stories of hope from pregnancy centers and learn how comm...
Targeted for Taking Care of Women 16.12.2025 25:27
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Many still think abortion is an essential component of women’s healthcare, but abortion is the killing of an unborn child, not healthcare. The loving and compassionate service provided by pro-life pregnancy resource centers is truly healthcare. Unfortunately, we have seen that these centers are regularly targeted not only by violent extremists, but also by l...
The True Story of Surviving Abortion with Josiah Presley 09.12.2025 24:00
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Human life begins at the moment of fertilization, yet abortion advocates will deny the humanity of the child in the womb. Those who have survived attempted abortions are living proof that the unborn are not just a clump of cells, but a living human being. This week we are joined by Josiah Presley as he shares his true story of surviving abortion and how he use...
Reversing Chemical Abortion Saves Lives with Dr. Delgado and Gabrilla McIntyr 02.12.2025 24:55
Love the show? Text us your feedback! As chemical abortion continues to take the lives of unborn babies, many women find themselves regretting their decision to take the drug. Thankfully, there is hope for those who change their minds. Abortion pill reversal (APR) is a safe and proven method that has saved thousands of babies following the first pill in the chemical abortion regimen. This week we...
Exposing the Truth about Chemical Abortion 25.11.2025 26:15
Love the show? Text us your feedback! The dangerous chemical abortion pill continues to plague our nation killing unborn babies and endangering their mothers. Thanks to the mail-order application of these drugs and lack of meaningful safety protocols, these drugs have become the single most common method of abortion. This week we are joined by renowned expert Dr. Tony Levatino as he shares all tha...
Pro-Life Celebrities Share Their Stories 18.11.2025 24:20
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Hollywood has become notorious for depravity and radical pro-abortion support, but there are some actors who have boldly taken a stand for life. Often their defense of life has come at a cost to them both personally and professionally, yet they do not waver. This week we are joined by Jennifer O’Neil and Kevin and Sam Sorbo as they share their stories of being...
How Abortion Can Devastate Mental Health 11.11.2025 36:43
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Our culture is facing a growing mental health crisis. One factor that may be contributing to this issue but is often overlooked is abortion. This week on Straight Talk on Life Issues, Sean Concoran and Dr. William Lile join us to uncover the deep emotional and psychological impact abortion can have on those involved. Together, they shed light on the silent suf...
Mothers Who Changed Their Minds and Chose Life 04.11.2025 24:58
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Every day, women who once planned to have an abortion make the courageous decision to choose life, sometimes at the very last moment. As we work to build a culture that values every life, it’s vital to understand what moves an abortion-minded woman to change her heart. This week on Straight Talk on Life Issues , guests Maddie Martinez and Elizabeth Barrett sha...
Caring for Families with a Miscarriage 28.10.2025 24:40
Love the show? Text us your feedback! When an expecting couple experiences a miscarriage, the loss can be heartbreaking. Sadly, the abortion industry often minimizes that grief by insisting the unborn child was merely a “clump of cells.” This week on Straight Talk on Life Issues, Tim and Melanie Counts join us to share their family’s powerful story of miscarriage, faith, and healing. They also off...
Abortion and Sexual Assault 21.10.2025 33:56
Love the show? Text us your feedback! In the wake of rape, the abortion industry is not concerned about helping a woman in need. Rather, the abortion industry wants to pressure the mother into an abortion so they can profit off her trauma. Many will attempt to use cases of rape as a justification for abortion. This week we are joined by Angelina, Kim Elliot, and Kristi Hofferber as they share thei...
Choosing Life in Cases of Down Syndrome 14.10.2025 32:05
Love the show? Text us your feedback! October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time for us to celebrate our friends and family with Down syndrome. Tragically, there are many in the medical community who push parents to abort their child at the first sign of a Down syndrome diagnosis. This week we are joined by Shauna Amick as she shares her heartwarming testimony of raising her daughter and enc...
The Shocking Dangers of Organ Donation 30.09.2025 47:03
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Recently many Americans have been shocked to learn more about organ donation. The Department of Health and Human Services released a report detailing examples of systematic disregard for human life in organ donation. This week Brad and Victor are joined by Dr. Heidi Klessig a leading expert on the dangers of organ donation for part one of exposing the shocking...
Using Victim Imagery as a Pro-Life Tool 23.09.2025 28:40
Love the show? Text us your feedback! The use of victim imagery can be a powerful tool when changing hearts and minds for LIFE. This week we are joined on Straight Talk on Life Issues by Maison DesChamp and Sarah Terzo as we discuss when, where, and why to use victim imagery. It is important that when we defend life, we know how to use every tool in our toolbox. Click here for resources Support...
The Dangers and Benefits of Artificial Wombs 16.09.2025 39:00
Love the show? Text us your feedback! As technology advances, many moral debates loom on the horizon. One such subject is the use of artificial wombs. While this advancement may allow doctors to save preemies at an earlier stage, it also raises concerns. Some advocate for growing babies completely outside the mother for the entirety of gestation. Today, we are joined by Dr. David Prentice and Dr....
Reaching Those with a Past Abortion 09.09.2025 43:06
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Those with abortion in their past can be among the most impactful advocates for life. Their personal experience cannot be denied, and their cautionary tales can reach even the most determined abortion minded women. Knowing how to speak with those who have abortion in their past can not only lead women to healing but lead them to speak out in defense of others....
The Dangerous Mail Order Distribution of Chemical Abortion Drugs 02.09.2025 38:05
Love the show? Text us your feedback! As pro-life states like Texas pass laws protecting women and children from abortion, there is a dangerous loophole that abortionists are exploiting to kill babies. This week we are joined by Abby Johnson, Gabriella McIntyre and Dr. Jayaprabhu to discuss the dangerous mail order distribution of chemical abortion drugs. Click here for resources Support the sho...
How Chemical Abortion Taints Our Water Supply 26.08.2025 39:20
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Clean water is essential to all Americans, regardless of their views on abortion. What many do not know, however, is that the dangerous chemical abortion pill is tainting our water supply. This week we are joined by John Stemberger and Abigail Forman to discuss the shocking truth of aborted babies and dangerous chemicals in our water. Click here for resources...
Navigating Fetal Development and Prenatal Diagnosis 12.08.2025 55:05
Love the show? Text us your feedback! When it comes to the miracle of life in the womb, few people truly understand just how early the unborn baby begins major development. Her little heart begins to beat at only 21 days, and she can feel pain as early as 12 weeks. In this episode we are joined by experts Dr. Robin Pieruci and Tracy Winsor as we highlight the beauty of fetal development and naviga...
Defunding Planned Parenthood Explained 05.08.2025 26:40
Love the show? Text us your feedback! In a great victory for life, Congress passed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill which cut federal funding from the abortion industry. Achieving this victory was a tumultuous and complicated ordeal, as is the legal challenge that followed. This week in a special edition of Straight Talk on Life Issues Brad and Victor unpack and explain all that you need to kno...
Choosing Life in Unexpected Pregnancy 29.07.2025 44:24
Love the show? Text us your feedback! An unexpected pregnancy can cause feelings of fear, anxiety, and pressure to make a quick decision. The pro-life community, including churches, has a responsibility to be a safe place to help families choose life in the face of an unexpected pregnancy. While the abortion industry tells women abortion is their only option, we know that choosing life is the grea...
Navigating Premature Birth 22.07.2025 32:28
Love the show? Text us your feedback! Tragically many doctors will recommend abortion at the earliest sign of trouble, even late in pregnancy. As medical advancements continue, unborn babies are able to survive when born as early as 21 weeks in some cases. When these premature babies are born they display the undeniable reality of life in the womb. This week we are joined by Dan and Deborah FioRit...
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