Respect Life Radio

Join host Deacon Geoff as he welcomes weekly guest Andrew J. Peach, J.D., Ph.D., a former philosophy professor and current attorney. Andrew is the co-author of An Introduction to Catholic Ethics, a textbook used in Catholic high schools across the United States. His writing has appeared in numerous publications including First Things, The Thomist, Crisis Magazine, Touchstone Magazine and Catholic Exchange. He and his wife Kathryn h...

This week on Respect Life Radio, Deacon Geoff welcomes Michael J. Lichens, former editor of Catholic Exchange and a prolific Catholic writer whose work has appeared in both Catholic and mainstream publications. Holding an M.A. from the University of Chicago Divinity School, Michael has dedicated much of his career to researching, writing and editing works that uncover the richness of Catholic faith, history and literature. The conv...

This week on Respect Life Radio, host Deacon Geoff Bennett welcomes Linda Carl, author of the new book Yoga Unveiled: My Spiritual Journey from Darkness to Light. A lifelong spiritual seeker, Linda spent nearly two decades as a certified yoga instructor and was deeply immersed in Eastern spiritual practices before rediscovering the truth and beauty of the Catholic faith. Through her personal experiences, extensive research, and con...

This week on Respect Life Radio, host Deacon Geoff Bennett welcomes Garrett Johnson, writer, speaker, and founder of Brother Without Order. Garrett shares his powerful journey from leaving the Catholic faith and living a life centered on worldly pursuits to rediscovering Christ and embracing the teachings of the Church. Today, he is a member of the Courage apostolate and writes extensively on faith, identity, discipleship, and auth...

This week on Respect Life Radio, Jennifer and Emma welcome Bre Stemper, apostolate leader for Springs of Love at St. Thomas More Parish. Bre is a wife and mother of two boys whose experience with infertility opened her heart to the needs of children in foster care and adoption. She shares the profound ways the Lord worked in her family's journey and the invitation she and her husband received through Our Lady to care for some of he...

On this week’s episode of Respect Life Radio, Deacon Geoff Bennett welcomes Father Carter Griffin, rector of Saint John Paul II Seminary, to discuss his recent article for the National Catholic Register, “Forming Your Children for Chastity: A Letter to Parents.” Drawing from his years of priestly formation and pastoral experience, Father Griffin shares practical wisdom for parents seeking to raise children with a ...

On this episode of Respect Life Radio, Deacon Geoff sits down with Dr. Paul Kengor—a husband, father, professor, and bestselling author—to discuss his newest book, American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the Church. Drawing from his deep expertise in both Catholic history and American politics, Dr. Kengor offers a compelling look at the life and leadership of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff.

On today’s episode, Deacon Geoff is joined by Marie Brousseau, a Canadian teacher and essayist, to discuss her most recent Catholic Exchange article “Why People Fall from Faith: The Fear of Accepting God.”

Together, they explore how the loss of faith is often less about intellectual doubt and more about a deeper fear of surrender. Marie shares that accepting God requires trust, humilit...

This week on Respect Life Radio, Emma and Jennifer welcome Kat Talalas, Assistant Director for Pro-Life Communications, and Chelsy Gomez, Program Associate for the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities at the USCCB. Kat and Chelsy share how their journeys into pro-life work were shaped by a deepening faith and a growing understanding of Church teaching—ultimately calling them to live out the Gospel of Life. Together, they reflec...

This week on Respect Life Radio, we welcome Dr. Jim Papandrea, an award-winning author, Professor of Church History and Historical Theology, and host of The Way of the Fathers podcast. A former Protestant deacon who entered into the Catholic Church, Dr. Papandrea brings a rich depth of theological insight shaped by his academic work and love for the early Church. Drawing from his recent article, How to Speak with God Through Script...

This week on Respect Life Radio, we welcome theologian and author Matthew J. Ramage, a professor at Benedictine College and co-director of the Center for Integral Ecology. Known for his work bridging faith, science and the theology of Pope Benedict XVI, Dr. Ramage brings thoughtful insight into what it means to be human in a rapidly changing world.

In his recent Incarnate Transcendence in an Age of Tran...

Today, Deacon Geoff is joined by Peter Giersch, a businessman and faithful Catholic author of several books, to discuss his latest work, Talking of Michelangelo (https://www.galileanonline.com/product/9798889116721).

Drawing from the life and work of Michelangelo, the conversation explores the intersection of art, faith, and the human soul. Peter reflects on how beauty, creativity, and the pursuit of ex...

This week on Respect Life Radio, we welcome Lauren Castillo, Chief Mission and Revenue Officer at Bella Health + Wellness. Lauren shares insights from her work advancing life-affirming healthcare and supporting organizations that serve women and families with dignity and compassion. With more than a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership—including her previous role with Students for Life of America—Lauren has help...

Today, Deacon Geoff is joined by Casey Chalk to discuss his recent article, Meditating on Death Is Critical to a Good Life in Crisis Magazine, as well as his newest book, Wisdom from the Cross. Casey reflects on how Jesus lived a perfect life on earth and why there is no better model for a holy death.

Throughout the conversation, Deacon Geoff and Casey explore how our daily choices shape our path toward eternal life and communion w...

Kevin Wells joins this week’s episode of the Respect Life Radio podcast to reflect on the witness of holy priests and the quiet heroism found in faithful ministry. Drawing from his recent article in Catholic World Report, “The Memory of a Vianney-Like Priest Lay Hidden in the West Virginia Mountains,” Wells recounts the powerful story of a humble priest whose life of sacrifice, prayer and pastoral devotion echoed ...

On this week’s episode of the Respect Life Radio podcast, we welcome writer and convert Grace Schmiesing to discuss her recent article in Crisis Magazine, “Advice to a New Convert: Let It All Die.” Reflecting on her own journey into the Catholic faith, Grace explores the radical transformation that conversion requires—one that reshapes not only beliefs but one’s entire worldview, priorities and sense o...

Today, Deacon Geoff is joined by Nate Guyear, a Catholic apologist and first-year deaconate candidate in California who returned to the Catholic faith in 2012. Nate holds a Master’s degree in Theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary and writes regularly for Catholic Exchange.

In this episode, Nate and Deacon Geoff unpack Nate’s recent article, How and Why Some Angels Fell from Grace,...

Today on Respect Life Radio, Jennifer and Emma are joined by Allison Auth, a Catholic author, wife, mother and regular contributor to the Denver Catholic, CatholicMom.com and other publications. Allison is the author of Baby and Beyond: Overcoming Those Postpartum Woes, a compassionate and practical guide for mothers navigating the often-overlooked challenges of the postpartum season.In this episode, Jennifer and Emma explore the r...

This Week on Respect Life Radio — We’re joined by Phillip Campbell III, author and history teacher, to discuss his thoughtful new piece on Catholic Exchange, “5 Things Divorced Catholics Want You to Know.” Phillip brings a deeply personal and compassionate perspective to a topic that’s often talked about but seldom truly understood. Drawing on his own experience as a divorced Catholic, he highlights th...