Life Matters

In Part Two, Dr. Edward DeSimone examines the rising risks of chemical abortion — including mail-order access, patient safety concerns, and even potential environmental impacts. He also discusses conscience rights for pharmacists and the challenges facing pro-life healthcare workers. Dr. DeSimone closes with practical encouragement for anyone seeking to stand for life with conviction.

On this week’s Life Matters, Toni Clarke talks with Michelle Scollard, Partnerships and Outreach Coordinator at Assure, about three exciting upcoming initiatives — the new Church Ambassador Program, 40 Days of Prayer, and Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Tune in to hear how you and your church can take simple, meaningful steps to support life and serve women facing unsupported or unplanned pregnancies.

Join Toni Clarke and Amanda Temoshek, Assure’s Advancement Director, as they unpack the Nebraska Pregnancy Help Act Tax Credit—a unique opportunity for Nebraskans to support life-affirming work and receive a state income tax credit. Learn how your tax-credit eligible gift to Assure can fund 100% free services for women facing unplanned and unsupported pregnancies.

In this episode of Life Matters, Assure Follow-Up Specialist Joy Graves shares her powerful testimony and the heart behind her work connecting with women after their appointment at Assure. Through stories of faith, perseverance, and life-changing conversations, Joy reveals how God uses the follow-up ministry at Assure – a vital part of the 15-step patient process -  to bring hope, healing, and the courage to choose life.

In Part Two of Life Matters with David Sundman, we explore the church’s vital role in meeting both the material and spiritual needs of women and families facing unsupported pregnancies. David shares how his own redemption story shapes his view of the sanctity of life and why the gospel calls believers to both compassion and conviction.

At 24 years old, David Sundman was homeless, addicted, and convinced God didn’t exist. In this episode of Life Matters, David—now a husband, father, rapper, and pastoral resident at Coram Deo Church—shares how God transformed his life and gave him a new purpose. Hear how he uses gospel hip hop to reach others and why he believes the church must live out the gospel in both word and deed.

In Part Two of this Life Matters conversation, Toni Clarke continues her interview with Renee Eames and Mary Crosby—The Lenz Sisters. They share the deeper meaning of the bluebird, the mission of Bluebird Refuge, and their book 9 Days of Refuge, written to encourage women in difficult seasons. You’ll also hear how tea, community, and generosity are fueling their vision for the future—and how you can be part of it.

In Part One of this special Life Matters series, Toni Clarke talks with sisters Renee Eames and Mary Crosby—The Lenz Sisters—about the heart behind Bluebird Refuge. They share their upbringing, the faith and values that shaped them, and the leap of faith that led to their ministry to women experiencing uncertainty during pregnancy.

What happens when an abortion meant to end a life. . . doesn’t? On this week’s Life Matters, Melissa Ohden, founder of the Abortion Survivors Network, shares her incredible story of surviving an abortion—and how she’s using her voice to bring awareness, hope and help for abortion survivors. Don’t miss this powerful conversation!

In part two of our conversation with Assure's Patient Process Manager, Audrey Selander, we explore the vital role of volunteer advocates and how they walk alongside women who feel unsupported or under-supported in their pregnancies. Audrey also shares how prayer and faith sustain her team, the challenges they face, and the lessons she’s learned through her work.

On this episode of Life Matters, we’re joined by mother-daughter duo Michelle and Annaliese Scollard, who share what it’s like to serve together at AWC. From stories of life-changing moments to the role of faith and family in their ministry, their conversation is both heartfelt and inspiring.

In Part 2 of our conversation with Robyn Chambers, we explore how Focus on the Family is uniting churches, pregnancy centers, and national partners to build a truly pro-family culture. Robyn shares powerful stories from the field, highlights the Wait No More adoption initiative, and offers practical ways to get involved in the life movement today.

In Part 1 of this special two-part series, Toni Clarke sits down with Robyn Chambers, Vice President of Advocacy for Children at Focus on the Family. Robyn shares her personal journey into pro-life work, highlights the impact of the Option Ultrasound program, and explores what it means to be pro-woman, pro-baby, and pro-family in a post-Roe world.