LifeTalk NW

Heather Vasquez, Executive Director of Next Step Pregnancy Center spoke to LifeTalk NW about their new certification. She emphasized that all services are offered free including pregnancy tests and ultrasounds as well as mom and baby items.

Tim Dunn and Greg Mahoney with the Knights of Columbus, share with Katie about the Knights of Columbus and their many programs that support families in communities across the country. i.e. helping widows, insurance, coats for kids... 

Tim Dunn and Greg Mahoney with the Knights of Columbus, share with Katie about the Knights of Columbus and their many programs that support families in communities across the country. They also share about their recent successes in funding ultrasounds and their Aid and Support After Pregnancy Program (ASAP).

H.W. Crocker III shares with Dan and Katie about his book, Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church, published by Regnery Press. He also speaks about his conversion to Catholicism and how today’s world parallels other times in Church history.  

Lauren Eden, an abortion survivor, shares her story of survival with Dan and Katie. She also speaks about the power of prayer, and forgiveness.

Priscilla Hurley, an abortion survivor, shares her story of survival with Dan and Katie. She also speaks about the power of prayer, and forgiveness.

John Bursch, an attorney and the Vice President of Appellate Advocacy with the Alliance Defending Freedom, shares with Dan and Katie about his new book, Loving God’s Children from Sophia Institute Press. He shares about how to speak truth when it comes to the gender issue, and how the Church’s policy is the loving policy. 

Dr. John Bruschalski, the founder of Tepeyac OB/GYN and Divine Mercy Care, shares his conversion story and about his book, Two Patients: My Conversion from Abortion to Life-Affirming Medicine from Ignatius Press. He also speaks about the challenges of attending medical school at today’s universities.

Kimberly Begg, an attorney and author, shares about her new book: Unbreakable: Saints Who Inspired Saints to Moral Courage from TAN Books. She also speaks about how important it is to inspire moral courage in families and about the saints in her new book.

Amy Miles, an abortion survivor, shares her story of survival with Dan and Katie. She also speaks about the Abortion Survivors Network, the gift of adoption, forgiveness, and healing.

Dr. Dan Schneider, an associate professor at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, shares with Dan and Katie about his new book The Liber Christo Method: A Field Manual for Spiritual Combat. He also spoke about the importance of prayer, spiritual warfare and how we can combat it.

As a survivor of abortion, Michelle Lyman is a passionate advocate for life. Out of a heart of compassion for women and a strong desire to protect them and their children from the devastations of abortion, she is compelled to speak the truth on their behalf. Michelle's story of miraculous survival is one you'll want to hear! God not only spared her life from an illegal abortion procedure, but by the time she was fifteen, she had escaped death at least two more times. She delivers the love of Christ in a message of hope, forgiveness, and redemption. Her story will inspire you as you hear of her miraculous survival, overcoming a traumatic childhood, and the restorative power of God's love. Against all odds, not only did she survive, but future generations have, and will continue to be, positively impacted by the ripple effect of her life.

Mayra Rodriguez is a former Planned Parenthood Center Director in Arizona who blew the whistle on egregious deficiencies and mismanagement at her affiliate. She worked for Planned Parenthood in Arizona for 17 years, rising to the position of managing several affiliates, and even received Planned Parenthood’s Employee of the Year award in 2016. When she was abruptly fired in October 2017, she filed a wrongful termination lawsuit, claiming her employer unjustly fired her because she was reporting instances of critical safety and health-related violations.

Mayra is an international public speaker and prolife activist.

Karlie Lodjic, the conference director for Human Life of Washington, shares about the upcoming Northwest Prolife Conference that will be held in Tacoma on June 24th with Dan and Katie. She also spoke about the speakers, the inspiration behind the conference and where listeners can register.

Kimberly Marvin, an abortion survivor, shares her story of survival with Dan and Katie. She also speaks about the Abortion Survivors Network, forgiveness, and about how many babies survive abortions every year in the United States and around the world.

Senator Mike Padden, a Washington State Senator, shares about the current legislation that is being proposed with Dan and Katie. He also speaks about how listeners can get involved in the legislative process this session.

Dr. Ingrid Skop, a board certified OBGYN talks about the dangers of the abortion pill regimen with Dan and Katie. She shares about the complications that can arise due to the regimen and about an amicus brief that she contributed to.

Richard Doerflinger, the former Associate Director of Pro-life Activities at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, shares about a terrible new law that would remove the safeguards against coercion and abuse from the Death With Dignity Act. He also spoke about how listeners can get involved in stopping this legislation from passing in Washington

Ramona Trevino, former manager for a Planned Parenthood abortion referral facility, shares her conversion story and about her work with 40 Days for Life with Katie. She also speaks about the power of prayer and 40 Days for Life campaigns, and about how listeners can get involved in 40 Days for Life.

Senator Phil Fortunato, one of the pro-life champions intge state legislature in Olympia spoke to Dan and Katie about the effects of the new law allowing any healthcare worker in Washington State to perform abortions and be exempt from criminal prosecution.

Bonnie Blachly, the Saint Mary Magdalene parish nurse and the co-founder of Memento Moro Catholic Ministry, shares about her end-of-life ministry with Dan and Katie. She also speaks about how death has become medicalized, how to support priests, parishioners and families when a loved one is dying, how to prepare for death, and about how listeners and their parishes can get involved in Memento Mori.

Frances Mack, a Washington Regional Coordinator for the Silent No More Campaign, shares her abortion testimony with Dan and Katie. She also speaks about the Washington midterm election results, how to respond to post-abortive women, and about how listeners and their parishes can get involved in post-abortion healing ministries like Silent No More and Project Rachel.

Dan and Katie speak with Kristan Hawkins, the President of Students for Life of America, a national pro-life organization that serves over 1200 pro-life student groups across the nation.  She shares information about the national midterm election results and about what Students for Life is doing on a state and national level. She also talks about how listeners can get involved here in the Northwest.

Richard Doerflinger retired after 36 years with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities. He brings the wealth of his expertise to help clarify the swirling misinformation after the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. He challenges those who refuse to offer any limits on abortion to provide any kind of rational for their position.

Rebecca Anderson, co-leader of Lynnwood 40 Days for Life discusses with Katie and Dan the peaceful, prayerful philosophy of 40 Days. She shares stories of success. Rebecca answers many questions people have and invites them to come and see.

Aleah Patulot is the Program Director of PREPARES Western Washington, a program of Catholic Community Services and a parish-based ministry that provides support to mothers, fathers and children as they nurture their children through pregnancy and early childhood. She discusses the many needs in the Archdiocese for services to mother's and babies and how parishes are providing goods and mentoring these families, many of which are single moms who chose life. She discusses how you and your parish can get involved.

Dan and Katie talk with Senator Mike Padden from the Spokane Valley on the recent vandalism at the Next Step Pregnancy after the overturning of Roe vs Wade.

Heather Vasquez, is the Executive Director at Next Step Pregnancy in Lynnwood, WA.  She is talking with Dan and Katie today regarding Next Step Pregnancy, their services, the recent vandalization and upcoming Gala on September 24th.

On this episode, Missy Martinez-Stone, CEO of Reprotection.org talks with Dan and Katie.

In this episode, Dan and Katie speak with Richard, former USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, discussing the issues in the news; leaked draft of Dobbs Supreme Court case.

Tune in to Dan introducing his new co-host and learn about Katie Lodjic, the former NW Regional Director for Students for Life.

Listen to Dan interview Jim Anderson from Lifenews Radio.

Dan speaks with Karlie Lodjic, Students for Life.

Abby discusses her new book Fierce Mercy that will release on March 1, 2022.

Dan and Richard talk about Death and Dignity.

Dan talks with Camile Pauley regarding the Dobbs court case.

Katie Glenn serves as Government Affairs Counsel at Americans United for Life. She works with legislators, pro-life and pro-family groups to enact pro-life laws at the state and federal level.

Katie writes and testifies on all of AUL’s issue areas across the United States. She is an associate editor of Defending Life, and plays an integral role in AUL’s growing advocacy in Latin America. She contributes to AUL’s active amicus brief practice, including the brief AUL filed on behalf of 228 Members of Congress in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health.

Prudence serves as Communications Associate for the SBA List team. In her role, she coordinates interviews with SBA List spokeswomen, in addition to serving as one herself. She has appeared in media across syndicated TV, print, & radio mediums, and has been featured in outlets such as The Washington Times, The Daily Caller and the Federalist. Prudence successfully planned and executed media events in 10 battleground states throughout the 2018 & 2020 campaign cycles, focused on efforts to confirm Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barret to the Supreme Court. Prudence is the chief liaison in SBA List’s partnership with EWTN’s top pro-life news show, EWTN Pro-life Weekly. She also comprehensively tracks media appearances across all SBA List entities.

Prudence is honored to serve alongside the team at SBA List in the fight to end abortion in America.  She began her time here as an intern in 2018. Prudence is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, with a background in American History and Human Life Studies. She currently resides in Alexandria, VA, and particularly loves reading, hiking, music, and the beach.

Dan talks with Olivia Murray on abortion vs slavery.

LTNW #123 Dan talks with Angie Higginbotham, Program Coordinator, from Project Rachel, Catholic Community Services.

Dan talks to Rebecca Anderson and Vicki Finley on the 40 Days for Life.

Dan talks with Mario and Adrienne on the WSCC Cornerstone Conference Faith in Action

Dan talks with Mario and Adrienne on the WSCC Cornerstone Conference

Listen to Bishop Tyson talk with Dan Kennedy on the Prepares program and COVID.