The Lila Rose Show

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In this episode, we explore the incredible story of St. Maximilian Kolbe—a man who kept hope alive in the darkest place on earth. While many know of his heroic sacrifice at Auschwitz, fewer have heard how he inspired his fellow prisoners to sing hymns of faith and defiance as they faced death together. For guest Anthony D’Ambrosio, Kolbe’s legacy became deeply personal. After enduring eight years...

What if the love of your life didn’t love you back… for years? Emily Stimpson Chapman, one of the original Christian influencers from the golden age of blogging, shares her unforgettable love story, raw struggles with infertility, and the incredible journey that led to adoption. This powerful conversation will show you how God works in the waiting, why patience is never wasted, and how to find pea...

What happens when a small startup takes on Hollywood and actually wins? Angel Studios is rewriting the rules of entertainment. In this episode, founder Jeff Harmon reveals how their audience-powered model turned shows like The Chosen and Sound of Freedom into cultural phenomena. Instead of Hollywood executives deciding what makes it to theaters, Angel puts the power in the hands of viewers, creati...

Content creator and mother of eight, Alex Gooding, shares her extraordinary fertility journey, defying doctors who told her she’d never conceive. With 8 children earth side and a few in heaven, Alex has faced it all: unplanned pregnancy, infertility, carrying twins, miscarriage, NICU, IVF, terminal diagnosis, ectopic pregnancy, pressure to abort, and more. As Alex and her husband navigated both ch...

Raising children in the Christian faith is important, but figuring out the day-to-day details of building a family culture of prayer can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Kendra Tierney Norton, mother of 14, shares her simple approach to making prayer a natural part of your family’s life. With years of experience helping parents teach their children about God in ways that resonate into young adu...

When the disciples argued over who would be the greatest (Luke 9:46), Jesus did not rebuke their ambition. He redirected it toward service and heaven. That same lesson shapes YouTube creator Ruslan KD’s new book, Godly Ambition: Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Time, Talent, and Treasure. From a childhood marked by fatherlessness, atheism, and crime, to finding Christ and purpose as an adult,...

How can a woman embrace both the joys and challenges of motherhood? Today I sit down with Emily Wilson and we discuss the importance of intentionally receiving our children's love amidst the busyness of everyday life. Check our our first episode with Emily: https://youtu.be/ufXijCerRUk?feature=shared Emily's book: https://www.amazon.com/Sincerely-Ston... This episode was developed in partnership w...

Can dogs sense demons? How did a possessed person know an exorcist’s childhood nickname? And what should you do when plagued by obsessive negative thoughts? In this episode, we sit down with Monsignor Rossetti—Chief Exorcist of the Archdiocese of Washington and a licensed psychologist—who brings rare insight into both the spiritual and psychological dimensions of these mysteries. This conversation...

One night, Sarah Gabel Seifert fell asleep and had a dream that would change the course of her life. She found herself in a factory in a war-torn land, stumbling into a room filled with empty cribs and women on operating tables. When she awoke, she knew: God was calling her to a mission. Years later, that mission took an unexpected form when He placed on her heart the idea to found a pro-life diap...

Martin Sedra grew up in Egypt as the son of a Christian pastor, where preaching had to be hidden and converting from Islam could mean death. He saw God’s protection firsthand when his brothers narrowly escaped terrorists enraged by his father’s ministry. Now, Martin and his wife Millicent travel the world warning that Islam’s core beliefs, though distinct from peaceful Muslims, are incompatible wi...

Why do some mothers struggle to bond with their babies and slip into depression? What can you do when the romance has faded and your significant other withdraws every time you try to express your needs or connect? And why does premarital sex often sabotage long-term love? Surprisingly, these issues share the same root and the same solution. Enter Adam Lane Smith, former therapist, relationship coa...

From her balcony in Pakistan, Nikki Kingsley imagined ending it all. Trapped in an arranged marriage, confined to her home, and living in a culture where she could not leave the house without permission, she felt utterly hopeless. Something had to change. After a daring escape to America, Nikki turned to Allah for comfort and spiritual strength. But her journey took an unexpected turn when she beg...

From postpartum recovery and sleepless nights to six weeks without intimacy, many of us step into marriage unprepared for the realities of motherhood. Add to that the emotional rollercoaster of discerning when to welcome another child only to face unexpected pregnancies--it's clear this journey isn’t always tidy. In this episode, I sit down with Chrissy Horton, content creator and mother of si...

Dr. Bill Sears, Lila’s favorite pediatrician and the author of over 40 parenting books, joins us today to share his hard-earned wisdom on discipline. Parents often ask: How do I get my children to listen? What should I do when they’re fighting over a toy? Should I schedule my baby’s sleep and meals? Do I hug my child during a tantrum? How can I encourage my teen to tell the truth? New parents espe...

Franccesca Sevilla was building a glamorous life in music videos and social media when a growing desire for God took hold. During a fast, she experienced His love in a way that changed everything. A second fast brought even deeper clarity—it felt like her world turned from black and white to color. She knew God was real. She gave her life to Him, embraced modesty, committed to chastity, and launch...

Why do men and women so often miss each other completely despite the best of intentions? Misunderstandings between the sexes often lead to tension, hurt, and total communication breakdown. Today’s guest, relationship expert Alison Armstrong, brings decades of research on male behavior to the table. She reveals how women unintentionally emasculate men by over-correcting, over-explaining, or interru...

Long before Myers-Briggs, there were the Four Temperaments. From Hippocrates to the Church Fathers to the 21st century, this timeless model has helped people understand themselves (and each other) on a deeper level. Now, Art and Laraine Bennett bring this ancient wisdom into the modern world with fresh insight and real-life application. Discover your temperament, decode your child’s baffling behav...

Gene McConnell, the son of a pastor, was a naturally charismatic young man—full of life and passionate about his faith. But an early experience of abuse introduced deep wounds that led him into a decades long struggle with sexual addiction. Everything changed when a friend extended genuine love and acceptance, offering a glimpse of God’s grace and the unconditional embrace of the Father seen in th...

When we hear the words of John 15:13, “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” most of us assume it’s a metaphor, not a literal call. But on June 18, that verse became a lived reality. Three friends, Val Creus, Matt Schoenecker, and Matt Anthony lost their lives in an act of heroic brotherhood. When Val jumped into the swimming hole at Rattlesnake Falls and cal...

Ariel Fitz had it all until tragedy left her and her family homeless. Thrown into a new school where she didn’t speak the language, Ariel struggled to adjust and fell into depression and doubt. But God wasn’t done. Through deep trials, Ariel’s faith was rebuilt and so was her life. When she felt called to leave a traditional career and start creating TikTok content and music, it was a leap of radi...

“Obedience” in marriage is a loaded word—what does it really mean? Are women expected to submit like servants? Is Christian marriage inherently unequal? Or is there something deeper, more beautiful, and profoundly mutual at play? Today I’m joined by Mary Stanford, who has spent her career unpacking this very paradox. How can a woman “submit” as described in Ephesians 5 and still be a full, free, a...

Can sexual attraction shift? Can we rewire how past trauma affects us? Dr. Joseph Nicolosi Jr. explores these questions through Reintegrative Therapy—a trauma-focused, evidence-based approach designed for those experiencing unwanted sexual attractions. Critics label it "conversion therapy," but Nicolosi argues it’s something entirely different. In this episode, he explains how resolving deep-roote...

A disturbing trend is sweeping Gen Z—and it’s making headlines in The New Yorker, The Guardian, Time Magazine, and NPR. It’s called No Contact: young people aren’t just disagreeing with their parents—they’re cutting them off entirely. In an age where ideological conformity is demanded, even a hint of dissent can be grounds for exile. Radical acceptance is the new litmus test—and conservative paren...

Becket Cook was living what many would call a dream life—working in Hollywood, dating men, and surrounded by celebrities. But beneath the surface, he felt an ache that nothing in that world could satisfy. One day at a café, he noticed a group of young people doing a Bible study and struck up a conversation. That led to an invitation to church—and during that very first visit, the Holy Spirit met h...