I Choose Life News & Views

I Choose Life News & Views

For two decades, Right to Life of Northeast Indiana has been on the airwaves, tackling the toughest pro-life topics. With millions of lives currently threatened in our country, I Choose Life News and Views is a great way to buff up on these important issues and find practical ways you can help. Our program host is Abigail Lorenzen.

Episodes

November 24, 2025 28 mins

In this deeply vulnerable episode of I Choose Life News and Views, Abby Lorenzen sits down with Christine Creech, Executive Director of Compassion Pregnancy Center, to share a story that many women keep silent: the reality of a chemical abortion and its long-lasting impact.


Christine walks us through her experience as a teenager—assault, fear, misinformation, and a chemical abortion she was told would “make everything go away.” ...

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What happens behind the scenes at a pro-life organization—and who helps make it all happen?

In this episode of I Choose Life: News and Views, Abigail Lorenzen introduces Chase Pitt, the newest member of the Right to Life of Northeast Indiana team and the new communications coordinator. Chase shares his journey from Colorado to Indiana, how a friend invited him to Life Defenders Camp, and how learning pro-life apologetics transformed...

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What happens when a miscarriage follows a crisis pregnancy — one that began in fear, uncertainty, or even rejection of motherhood?

In this powerful episode of I Choose Life: News and Views, Abigail Lorenzen sits down with Beth Minick, a counselor at Women’s Care Center, to unpack the emotional and spiritual complexities that women face when loss strikes in the midst of turmoil.

Beth draws from years of counseling experience — and her...

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Why do miscarriages happen—and why do so many women feel dismissed when they do?


In this episode of I Choose Life: News and Views, Abigail Lorenzen talks with Dr. Geoffrey Cly, an OB-GYN known for his compassionate, research-based approach to women’s health. Together they discuss the often-overlooked realities of miscarriage, the emotional and spiritual toll it takes, and the need for deeper medical investigation into why these ...

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How do young Christians pursue marriage faithfully in a culture that discourages it?

In this second part of I Choose Life: News and Views with Rev. Michael and Katie Schuermann, Abigail Lorenzen continues the conversation about the Martin & Katie Conference—a gathering designed to help young adults build Christ-centered relationships and rediscover the beauty of godly marriage.

The Schuermanns discuss how faith shapes priorities,...

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How can young Christians find godly relationships in a culture that’s lost the art of courtship?

In this episode of I Choose Life: News and Views, Abigail Lorenzen sits down with Rev. Michael and Katie Schuermann of University Lutheran Church in Champaign-Urbana to discuss their ministry to college students and the creation of the Martin & Katie Conference—a faith-based event designed to help young adults meet, learn, and build ...

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What makes a marriage truly godly?

In this episode of I Choose Life: News and Views, Abigail Lorenzen talks with Pastor Tim Pauls of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Boise, Idaho, about the heart of godly marriage—and why it matters for a pro-life culture. Pastor Pauls unpacks what it means for marriage to be a covenant rather than a contract, how sacrificial love reflects Christ’s love for the Church, and why the vows we make befor...

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What does it mean to face the end of life with dignity, faith, and peace?

In this episode of I Choose Life: News and Views, Abigail Lorenzen sits down with Dr. Eustace Fernandez, a pulmonary and critical care physician who brings more than two decades of experience and a deeply Christian perspective to the discussion on end-of-life care. Together, they explore when it’s moral to refuse treatment, how to discern between aggressive an...

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Abigail is joined by Dr. Johnson Dahlke to discuss her book Outer Origins, which explores the individual, social, and spiritual implications of ectogenesis, more commonly known as artificial womb technology. Once the realm of science fiction, artificial wombs are now in development and rapidly approaching medical reality. What does this mean for the future of motherhood, family, and human dignity? 

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Abigail is joined by Dr. Johnson Dahlke to discuss her book Outer Origins, which explores the individual, social, and spiritual implications of ectogenesis, more commonly known as artificial womb technology. Once the realm of science fiction, artificial wombs are now in development and rapidly approaching medical reality. What does this mean for the future of motherhood, family, and human dignity?

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Emily Berning addresses the effects of invitro fertilization on parents, siblings, and others. (part 2 of 2)


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 Emily Berning addressed the effects of invitro fertilization on parents, siblings, and others. (part 1 of 2)

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June 30, 2025 27 mins

Brant Hanson, radio host and author, joins Abigail to discuss his book, "Men We Need: God's Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up."


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June 24, 2025 28 mins

Brant Hanson, radio host and author, joins Abigail to discuss his book, "Men We Need: God's Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up."

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Why does fatherhood matter—and what happens when it's missing? In this episode, Pastor Donald Eason of CURE (Center for Urban Renewal and Education) shares his powerful personal story and dives into the critical role fathers play in shaping families, communities, and culture. Drawing from his work in ministry, public policy, and the pro-life movement, Pastor Eason explores the biblical vision for fatherhood and the urgent need ...

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We're kicking off the June Fatherhood series with seminary professor Dr. Gifford Grobien!


What does it truly mean to be a father? In this episode, Dr. Grobien joins Abigail to explore the deep significance of fatherhood, both from a theological and practical perspective. Drawing on the relationship between God the Father and Jesus Christ, they unpack how earthly fathers reflect divine love through giving life and modeling re...

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Amy Davison from Mama Bear Apologetics introduces their book about teaching sexuality to our kids in the midst of a culture that doesn't understand the beauty of God's created order. Part two!


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Amy Davison from Mama Bear Apologetics introduces their book about teaching sexuality to our kids in the midst of a culture that doesn't understand the beauty of God's created order.


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Katie Scheurmann discusses this question with us, "Are you a mom if you have no children in your house?"


Katie has written several books, including her nonfiction books, ⁠He Remembers the Barren⁠ (LL 2011; 2nd ed., EP 2017), ⁠Pew Sisters⁠ (CPH, 2013), and ⁠He Restores My Soul⁠ (EP, 2018), addressing the topic of suffering and the theology of the cross for the benefit of her sisters in Christ.

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Katie Scheurmann discusses this question with us, "Are you a mom if you have no children in your house?"


Katie has written several books, including her nonfiction books, He Remembers the Barren (LL 2011; 2nd ed., EP 2017), Pew Sisters (CPH, 2013), and He Restores My Soul (EP, 2018), addressing the topic of suffering and the theology of the cross for the benefit of her sisters in Christ.

Schuermann’s latest standalone no...

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