The Lauren Muzyka Show

1:13: Meet Kristan Hawkins 6:20: Winning the younger generations back 10:22: Fighting the sickness on college campuses 14:02: Focusing on Gen Z 20:40: The post-Dobbs challenge 27:25: Sustaining the fight for life 31:03: Closing thought

2:35: Meet Steve Karlen 6:33: How do you stay encouraged? 9:30: There’s always light in the darkness 12:19: The truth about “saves” 15:38: “This guy likes Nickelback” 20:17: Moving from post-Roe to abortion-free 22:55: Election predictions 29:43: Closing thought

2:07: Meet Peter Breen 9:38: Insights into the Dobbs decision 14:24: Now there are 52 playing fields 20:53: How to win state ballot initiatives for life 25:59: The best path toward an abortion-free America 36:07: Making abortion unthinkable AND illegal 43:27: Closing thought

4:12: Meet Lauren 6:40: From attorney to Sidewalk Advocates 10:43: The start of 40 Days for Life 14:46: Sidewalk counseling full-time 15:30: A different approach on the sidewalk 20:29: Launching Sidewalk Advocates for Life 21:00: What about the end of Roe? 23:43: Sticking to the mission

2:14: Meet John Mize, CEO of Americans United for Life 4:58: How can we get to a pro-life constitutional amendment?  9:01: Changes in the culture open the door to policy changes 15:47: A unique gem in the pro-life movement 20:20: Can you be a pro-life Democrat?  26:53: "Demonstrably bad for women" 32:05: An optimistic outlook 34:48: Closing thought   Reach John at john.mize@aul.org, or explore all...

This week Lauren shares a short Power Thought about the next Law of Life Summit, which Sidewalk Advocates for Life is hosting August 1 in Denver -- uniting people from all across Colorado and beyond to create a culture of life in their communities. sidewalkadvocates.org/law  

We are called to be faithful, not successful -- and nowhere is that message made clearer than on the sidewalk outside an abortion or abortion-referral facility. Our role is not to control the outcome. Our role is to show up, to be present, and to be faithful in the small things! Don't miss this week's encouraging Power Thought with Lauren. 

Lauren recently guested on Teresa Tomeo's EWTN show, Catholic Connection, to talk about why sidewalk advocacy works, how Sidewalk Advocates have helped save nearly 26,000 women, families, and babies from abortion, and celebrating 12 years of loving outreach to women in crisis! Enjoy this snippet from the full conversation.  Listen to the full Catholic Connection episode (Lauren's segment starts at...

2:20: Who is the Center for Client Safety? 2:43: Meet CCS Director of Investigations Christine Smith and Chief Impact Officer Amy Gehrke 4:50: If you see something, say something 7:51: Shut it down! 10:19: Who's on first? 14:40: Holding abortionists accountable 19:36: A Pandora's box of wrongdoing 23:36: It's not hyperbole ... you just wish it were 31:13: Closing thought   centerforclientsafety.or...

When Sidewalk Advocates everywhere step to the sidewalk of the abortion facility to serve, they carry the light of Christ, always ready to minister to the true physical and spiritual needs of those they encounter. They do this with great kindness and compassion -- but is that always immediately clear to the people they encounter? How can we make love visible?

There’s a quiet truth we learn on the sidewalk and in life: God PROVIDES … but often not in the way or timing we expect. The hardest days, the most uncertain moments, are often the very places God is working the most behind the scenes. Join Lauren as she dives deeper into this Power Thought that will sustain you even through periods of spiritual desert. 

Every time Sidewalk Advocates go out to the sidewalk in front of an abortion or abortion-referral facility, we step out in faith, we go with an expectant attitude of joy and hope. What does that look like -- and how can you carry that spirit with you into the world, whatever you are doing? Don't miss Lauren's inspirational Power Thought this week.

With your help and God’s amazing grace, thus far, Sidewalk Advocates for Life has accomplished so much… Over 230 sidewalk locations Nearly 26,000 babies saved 109 workers who have left the business… And 71 facility closures Find out how you can help us reach our next milestone!

A Detroit ordinance criminalizes peaceful, life-affirming speech outside abortion facilities -- so Sidewalk Advocates for Life is challenging it in court. Women facing an unexpected pregnancy deserve to hear that free ultrasounds, pregnancy tests, and real support are available to them -- and with Thomas More Society, we will not stop fighting until every Sidewalk Advocate is free to deliver that...

1:44: Meet Lauren Eden 3:50: Discovering she's a survivor 7:12: Baby wasn't part of the plan 11:20: "Lord, please intervene" 18:02: When obstacles are an answer to prayer 24:12: "This is my story" 26:35: A baby's life vs. "women's rights" 28:53: It happens more often than we think 33:10: No human can thwart God's plan 36:01: Closing thought Miracle Baby: The Story I Was Born to Tell

1:45: Meet Anne Marie Stroud 3:27: You are worth the hype 7:36: Amazing Jesus moment 15:43: How to wait well 23:30: Why do you react the way you react?  32:13: Your family-of-origin story 39:12: Giving yourself grace 51:10: Closing thought   Find Anne Marie on Instagram and Substack @thecatholichypewoman thecatholichypewoman.com  

It's so easy to be bold and outspoken ... from the safety of an app or your computer keyboard. But before you share your opinion, criticize someone or something, or take an audacious stand on an issue, ask yourself: would you say that same thing, the same way you're planning to say it ... to the person you're lambasting? Face to face? Lauren points out that -- as believers -- we're called to a hig...

Parents should never underestimate their power to plant eternal seeds in the lives of their children.  A parent’s heart, a parent’s witness, is powerful – it matters. And it just might start a worldwide movement. Lauren explains in this week’s Power Thought.

2:27: Meet Reg Platt 3:52: An unexpected abortion story 9:57: Written on the heart 16:00: Tailspin 22:10: Third time around 30:20: Turning to healing 31:30: Project Joseph 39:39: "It might not have made a difference, but at least I would have done something" 45:27: 1 in 4 men in the United States is affected by abortion loss   More information:  projectjosephdallas.org healing@projectjosephdallas....

1:53: Pray with honest faith, not polished words 2:16: Pray God's word, not your fears 2:45: Pray even when you don't feel like it 4:02: Step back and believe With thanks to @marriage.ignite

1:06: When your best isn't good enough 2:27: "This one got me" 5:51: When it doesn't feel like God is working ... He's making miracles behind the scenes 10:24: Everyone has to do their part

1:55: Don't publicly criticize an organization or individual unless ... 2:27: When Sidewalk Advocates for Life has spoken out 5:26: When to speak out? Check Matthew 18 for a framework 10:37: Start with the goal of restoration 12:43: Bring witnesses if private resolution fails 13:58: Tell it to the church 14:30: Set boundaries 15:53: When to go public 18:16: Candace Owens and the Charlie Kirk assas...

In last week's Power Thought, Lauren shared the "compass" that Sidewalk Advocates rely on in holding a life-saving conversation with an abortion-vulnerable woman. Today she dives deeper, sharing the "map," which walks you through that conversation step by step by step.    Watch last week's episode here Access the free mini-training at sidewalkadvocates.org/101

How do Sidewalk Advocates facilitate a life-saving conversation with an abortion-minded mother? In this Power Thought, Lauren shares the "compass" that guides Advocates on the sidewalk and beyond: Mom-baby-God. You may very well know someone considering abortion, and you can absolutely use this as a guide to encourage her to choose life. Access the free mini-training at sidewalkadvocates.org/101

3:02: Prayer is part of the most important relationship 5:04: Prayer is not a transaction 6:23: Prayer changes the pray-ers before it changes circumstances 7:45: We can hear God 8:54: Prayer moves the hand of God 9:47:  The power of persistent prayer 13:04: God is working, even when we don't see it 17:05: Prayer stories from the sidewalk 28:42: We need God