On The Right Side of History with Kansans for Life

A man crashes through a window. Staff and clients rush to a "Safe Room." Panic buttons suddenly matter a lot. For Bridgit Smith, that frightening incident reinforced lessons about safety and preparedness that other pregnancy centers can learn from too. That's exactly the kind of knowledge Life Alliance Kansas is helping centers share with their sister organizations statewide. In our newest episode...

Primary elections can create divisions, even between good friends who agree on far more than they disagree. For some of us, those hard feelings might still seem fresh. But a bigger battle's ahead that will decide the future of our state: Can true allies reconnect, remember the values they share, and move forward together as the general election approaches? This episode, Kim Borchers joins us for a...

Americans watched as Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey publicly signed sweeping new abortion legislation surrounded by cheering women. For many, it was shocking. For pro-life leaders in Massachusetts, it was the newest move in battles they've been fighting for years. Myrna Maloney Flynn, President and CEO of Massachusetts Citizens for Life, joins us to tell the story from inside the fight: ➡️ How di...

During a routine 20-week scan, Crystal Henderson's doctor broke the news that her preborn son had a fatal form of dwarfism and wasn't likely to survive birth.  "Plan a funeral," he said.   But Crystal and her husband chose something different. Despite all the odds, they persisted in prayer and hope for Baby Lincoln. What unfolded in the next few months was unexpected, even miraculous. An answer fr...

Most OB-GYNs spend their days delivering babies. Dr. Jordan Meyer does that – and then goes home to help run a coffee company with his wife Lindsey and their children. In this episode, meet the family behind Fiat Coffee, a Kansas-based, pro-life business born from a love story, fueled by faith, and inspired by a desire to support life and family in everything they do. You'll never look at your mor...

What's it really like raising 14 children? How many peanut butter sandwiches does that take? Who handles the laundry? Is there ever quiet in the house? In one of our most heartfelt episodes yet, Danielle Blosser opens the door to her beautifully chaotic home — sharing stories about motherhood, foster care, marriage, sacrifice, and why saying "yes" to love changed everything. What starts as a fun c...

What's it really like being the lone conservative voice on CNN? Scott Jennings joins Kansans for Life for one of our most wide-ranging conversations yet — we cover his explosive on-air abortion debates…to what happens when the cameras turn off. 🔥 Why he still shows up to CNN night after night 🔥 The viral pro-life moment where he said: "I guess I'll have to argue for the babies" 🔥 Why he believe...

The 2026 legislative session brought big victories for the Pro-Life movement in Kansas —   defending pregnancy resource centers, protecting women by strengthening informed consent —  even defunding Big Abortion. But these wins didn't come easily. In this episode, Jeanne Gawdun and Kansas Rep. Rebecca Schmoe take you behind the scenes — from intense debates to standing firm in the face of vetoes —...

In this episode, Nate Bruns of Lifeline Children's Services pulls back the curtain on adoption and foster care — from the realities families face to the powerful role churches and communities can play. We also take on the "pro-birth" criticism head-on — and explore what it truly means to support women, children, and families for the long haul. If you've ever wondered how to be part of the solution...

Benedictine College is building a pro-life medical school. At a time when many wonder if medicine is losing its moral compass, this Kansas college wants to do something bold:  Begin training doctors who won't compromise on protecting human life or dignity. In this episode, Dr. Kevin Tulipana, Associate Dean of the proposed School of Medicine in Atchison, Kansas, explains why this is a challenge wo...

We took the AFTERMATH Traveling Memorial to the heart of Kansas State University and the reactions were something you have to hear. From quiet curiosity…to tough conversations…to moments that gave us real hope. Our team saw firsthand what happens when truth enters a busy college campus. Join Mackenzie, Josh, and Danielle as they share what it was really like on the KSU campus, and how the next gen...

Big wins. Bold strategy. Grassroots power. Go inside the pro-life victories that defined 2025 in Kansas—with the people who helped make them happen. Listen now and help KFL prepare for the battles ahead in 2026. Donate today: https://web.charityengine.net/Podcast_C4  

When science ignores ethics, someone has to speak up. In this episode, James Sherley, M.D., Ph. D., talks about key questions being ignored within his area of expertise and lifelong profession, and why his brand-new collaboration with a group of fellow scientists —the Science Alliance for Life and Technology —is so needed in today's world.

Is the abortion industry using one-way tickets to fly and bus vulnerable women into "destination states" like Kansas? Sidewalk counselors say yes—and their day-to-day conversations reveal how these and other industry tactics are driving abortion numbers skyward. Brian Westbrook of Coalition Life shares what his teams are witnessing on the ground and what it's like to stand as the last line of defe...

What happens when taxpayer dollars stop flowing to abortion giants like Planned Parenthood? Senior Counsel Denise Burke of Alliance Defending Freedom joins Danielle to unpack the landmark federal action that is freezing Medicaid payments to abortion franchises for an entire year — a giant victory for the pro-life movement. Denise explains why this change matters far beyond the headlines: how it cl...

When best-selling author J.K. Rowling recently announced she's changed her mind about assisted suicide, it made headlines—and for good reason. In this episode, Alex Schadenberg of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition explains why Rowling's warning about the risk of coercion should concern us all. He unpacks who is most vulnerable, how the "assisted dying" movement is expanding globally, and why tru...

Is your retirement fund quietly funding causes you'd never support? Dr. OJ Oleka of the State Financial Officers Foundation joins us to unpack how major investment firms are funneling dollars into anti-life agendas – often without investors ever knowing. Learn how to take back control of your hard-earned money and make your values count.

Kansas college students are boldly standing for life on their campuses. Hannah (University of Kansas) and Ella (Kansas State University) share how they built their KFL pro-life student chapters, faced opposition, and found courage to keep going, even after the Charlie Kirk tragedy shook the movement.  Want to start a KFL pro-life chapter on your campus? Reach out to  kfl@kfl.org for more informati...

Next year's Kansas governor's race is already taking shape, and in a crowded field, one candidate stands out for all the wrong reasons. In this episode of On the Right Side of History, we take a closer look at Vicki Schmidt's voting record in the Kansas Legislature - a record that repeatedly opposed commonsense pro-life protections and moved in lockstep with pro-abortion Democrat Laura Kelly, not...

Pregnancy resource centers in some states have faced vandalism, baseless lawsuits, and even taxpayer-funded ad campaigns to discredit them. Myrna Flynn, president of Massachusetts Citizens for Life, explains what happens when a state or city government turns against the selfless work of its pro-life citizens.   How did their statewide coalition fight back to expose the lies being told about pregna...

Ever feel afraid of getting caught in a "bad" or even "ugly" conversation about life issues? In this episode, Kristina Churchman of Justice for All shares how to move past conflict and into meaningful dialogue using the "Love 3" approach. Learn practical strategies to listen well, find common ground, and de-escalate tension while standing firm in your convictions.  Whether you're talking with a fr...

In our season opener, we lift the veil on AFTERMATH – a powerful, immersive traveling memorial that brings into focus the 19,467 lives lost to abortion in one year in Kansas. You'll get an exclusive, early look into the project that's been quietly building in the background and is now ready to engage hearts, start conversations, and challenge what we think we know. This episode is an invitation to...

Adopting a child is a lifelong dream for many families—but high costs can make that dream seem out of reach. That's about to change. Starting July 1, Kansas is launching a groundbreaking program that could make adoption more attainable: Adoption Savings Accounts. In this episode, Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson and state Rep. Susan Estes break down how the new program works, who qualifies, a...

Over 1.4 billion Catholics have a new leader: Pope Leo XIV. A relative unknown to much of the world, where does he stand on life issues? In this episode, former EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief Alan Holdren joins us to unpack what we know so far about the first American-born pope and what his early signals mean for the global pro-life movement. Want to help support the podcast? Chip in here: https://web....