The Lila Rose Show

In today's episode my dear friend Stephanie Gray Connors—renowned pro-life apologist and global speaker—joins me to share the behind-the-scenes story of how she found love at 40 (yes, I played matchmaker!). Stephanie gets real about the heartache of waiting, the tension between her calling and her longing for marriage, and the unexpected ways God showed up—through deep friendship, purpose-driv...

Josh Hammer—lawyer, foreign policy expert, and editor-at-large at Newsweek—joins the show to break down the latest escalation in the Middle East, including the U.S. striking Iranian nuclear sites with bunker-busting bombs. We get into it: U.S. foreign policy, non-interventionism, and the bigger picture Americans need to understand right now. Josh pushes back on the isolationist take—and his argume...

When Jesus introduced the new blueprint for marriage—no divorce, total monogamy—it stunned the Apostles. His vision was bold, uncompromising, and utterly countercultural. But with the power of the Holy Spirit, it’s not only possible—it’s transformational. Enter Father Josiah Trenham: Orthodox pastor, husband of 37 years, and father of ten. In this episode, he unpacks the divine design for marriage...

What should you really be looking for in a partner—and what’s keeping so many from meeting and marrying the right one? Are we too picky? Can chemistry grow over time? And does early physical contact cloud judgment more than we realize? Joining Lila for this unfiltered dating roundtable are: -Alessandra Conti, celebrity matchmaker and co-founder of Matchmakers in the City: https://instagram.com/mat...

You’ve seen Read Choi’s viral videos—over 10M on TikTok and Instagram—calling out the Devil, breaking down suffering, and making us laugh through it all. But behind the boldness is a story he’s never told—until now. For the first time, Read reveals the abuse he survived as a child—including nights spent sleeping on the street as punishment—and how pain shaped his faith, humor, and message. He also...

Naomi Best enrolled in Santa Clara University’s Counseling Psychology MA to help people. But when she began the required Human Sexuality course, she was stunned: graphic BDSM videos, public discussions of intimate sexual history, and an 8-page paper detailing her own experiences—including masturbation. Naomi refused to complete the coursework on moral and religious grounds. Despite requesting a re...

He’s written over 40 books. He’s been on Oprah, Good Morning America, and even the cover of Time Magazine. Dr. Bill Sears is the man who made breastfeeding and attachment parenting mainstream—when no one else dared to say it mattered. But today, he’s here with a warning. Our kids are facing a health crisis unlike anything we’ve seen before—chronic illnesses once reserved for the elderly are now st...

Judy escaped an abusive marriage and was finally rebuilding her life with her two kids—until Greg entered the picture. Charming. Convincing. Dangerous. What began as a promise of love turned into a nightmare. One day, Judy found herself at the scene of a murder—and then behind bars, sentenced to life in prison for a crime she didn’t commit. But that wasn’t the end of her story. In the darkest plac...

Katie Coblentz grew up a tomboy—Spider-Man, catch with dad, boys’ clothes. As a teen, she felt like a misfit and found fleeting belonging in the LGBT community. In college, YouTube videos of joyful ‘trans men’ promised freedom from her anxiety and pain. She transitioned—testosterone, surgery, a new name. The illusion worked. Until one day, she looked in the mirror… and saw a woman. That moment unr...

Clearing Misconceptions about Adriana Smith Case w/ Fr Tad Pacholczyk

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Tarot readings and astrology might seem like harmless fun—trendy ways to connect with the spiritual and peek into the future. But beneath the surface lies a darker truth. While we’re all wired to seek something beyond the physical, what if today’s popular spiritual practices are actually dangerous doors to deception? Enter Jenn Nizza, a former psychic turned Christian who once shocked clients by k...

Have you ever prayed, hoping to hear from God—and heard nothing? Maybe you’ve thought God only speaks rarely, and only through dramatic signs. Today, we’re clearing up those misconceptions with Jonna Schuster, expert in listening prayer and author of Hearing God's Voice: A Catholic Guide to Listening Prayer. Jonna reminds us of what Scripture says: We are His sheep, and His sheep know His voice. G...

Dinosaurs, owls… and condoms? Yep, those are just a few of the topics sitting side by side on the shelves at your local library. Today I’m joined by “Kitchen Table Activist” Karen England to expose the graphic, sexually explicit content being snuck into school and public libraries—often disguised as kid-friendly cartoons. These books aren’t approved by parents, but by unelected librarians pushing...

Fr. Robert Spitzer is back—and this time, we’re talking UFOs. Newly declassified footage from Navy pilots shows unidentified craft that defy known physics. Could this point to intelligent alien life? If so—do they have souls? Free will? Original sin? Would they need salvation? Baptism? As a priest and expert in the philosophy of science, Fr. Spitzer unpacks the theological implications of extrater...

Ryan Bethea, producer, writer, and host of the hit podcast The Exorcist Files , joins me for a fascinating conversation about the supernatural—and what he’s learned after years of studying real-life exorcisms. As a Protestant, how does he feel about keeping the relic of St. Jude’s arm in his kitchen? Is God still working miracles today, or were those only for the early Church? What does unforgiven...

We’re back with another LIVE call-in episode! I dive into the wild world of Gen Z and millennial dating—from an ex who is spiritually undecided, a pro-life guy stuck in a sea of pro-choice matches, and a caller spiraling over turning 27 in a youth-obsessed culture. Feeling discouraged? Don’t be—God’s got a plan (and I’ve got some encouragement and practical advice). Watch the episode, then head to...

When Texas Attorney General declared that transgender medical interventions on minors could be child abuse, Texas Children's Hospital claimed it shut down its program. But Dr. Eithan Haim, then a surgical resident, discovered they were secretly implanting puberty blockers. He blew the whistle—and it sparked real change: Texas passed a law banning these procedures on minors. But the story didn’t en...

Lee Strobel was a hard-nosed journalist and proud atheist living for pleasure—until his wife’s sudden conversion sent him on a mission to disprove Christianity once and for all. But the deeper he dug into the historical record—the eyewitnesses, the empty tomb, the early creeds—the more the evidence pointed not to myth, but to fact. In this episode, Strobel shares what shook his skepticism and how...

Join me for this live episode as we go deep into today’s papal conclave with Joe Heschmeyer—author, theologian, and expert on papal authority. We’ll break down how the conclave works, the rich history behind it, and who the leading contenders are. What will this election mean for the Church—and the entire world? We’ll also explore the origins of papal authority and whether Catholics are bound to o...

When China’s Cultural Revolution shut down all schools, Dr. Ming Wang’s dream of becoming a doctor should’ve ended. Instead, he beat impossible odds—rising from no formal education to Harvard Medical School. What happened next, sparked by a brutal act against a child, led to a medical breakthrough and a life-changing revelation. His story has inspired two films—and it’s one you’ll never forget. Do...

Too many couples are ready to start a family—only to discover unexplained infertility and dead-end solutions. What does conventional medicine offer? Birth control to "regulate" cycles, IVF to override nature, and little interest in the root causes. Meanwhile, couples spend tens of thousands and deal with painful side effects, confusion, and heartbreak. On today’s show, Dr. Marguerite Duane reveals...

What was Rome really like at the time of Christ? It was a culture of death—where women were silenced, babies were discarded, and power ruled without mercy. Then came Christianity, flipping the empire upside down. Through brutal martyrdom, early Christians introduced a moral revolution that shattered pagan values and sparked the very idea of human dignity. They didn’t just preach love—they freed sl...

It started with a purple dress and words of affirmation from his grandmother. What followed was a spiral of confusion, rejection, and pain that nearly destroyed Walt Heyer’s life. Transgender surgery. A suicide attempt. And then—something no one saw coming. Walt’s story is heartbreaking, raw, and ultimately redemptive. It will shake you—and remind you that no one is beyond the reach of God’s heali...

My guest today is Keith Nester, a former pastor who spent over 20 years in ministry—until one verse changed everything. When he heard Jesus say in Matthew 26:26, “This is my body,” he knew it wasn’t symbolic. Embracing that truth meant losing his ministry, his income, and nearly his marriage. He resisted at first, but as liberalism overtook his denomination, he realized only Church tradition could...