The LifeCast

The LifeCast

The LifeCast, hosted by Rich Bennett, president of Life Network, is a podcast full of hope and encouragement, designed to keep you informed on important life-affirming topics. Each week, Rich sits down with pro-life leaders and voices from the front lines to explore life-affirming issues, share stories of transformation, and highlight meaningful ways individuals and churches can make a difference. The LifeCast exists to inform, encourage, and mobilize listeners to value life in tangible ways.

Episodes

January 6, 2026 28 mins

What does the fight for life look like as we step into a new year? In this special New Year episode of The LifeCast, Rich Bennett sits down with Hannah Harris of Life Network to break down the most pivotal pro-life moments of 2025—and why what comes next in 2026 matters more than ever. From the undeniable reality that life begins at conception to the heartbreaking truth of abortion in late pregnancy, Rich and Hannah speak with mora...

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In a culture filled with confusion and fear, what does the science actually say about abortion and abortion pill reversal? Dr. William Lile—the “ProLife Doc”—joins Rich on
The LifeCast to bring medical clarity and gospel hope to one of today’s most critical conversations. Dr. Lile shares the emotional journey of purchasing what was once the largest abortion clinic in Pensacola, Florida, and transforming it into a...

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Love wins—and Mark Schultz’s story is proof. After recently speaking at the Life Network Gala, Mark joins Rich Bennett for a heartfelt conversation about his adoption and the loving, courageous choice his birth mom made for him. Mark reflects on how pregnancy centers step into the chaos of a crisis moment and offer women and men the hope, peace, and support they need to choose life. He shares how he came to see his birth mother as ...

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What do medical professionals really think about life and abortion? Today, Rich Bennett is joined by Dr. Kevin Weary, a Board-Certified OB/GYN who has delivered over 9,000 babies, and served as medical director and longtime board member at Life Network. Dr. Weary points out a troubling hypocrisy in our system: we perform medical procedures on babies in the womb and treat them as patients, yet some states, including Colorado, allow ...

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When a mom feels seen, supported, and loved, it doesn’t just change her story—it can change her baby’s future. In this episode, Rich opens with updates on a major Supreme Court case impacting nonprofit centers, a recent pro-life rally in Boulder, and the weekly Story of Hope. He then welcomes Shelly Busby, Parenting Program Director at Life Network, for a conversation about how the Motherhood Program equips women to step confidentl...

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What if a community often underestimated could show us the true meaning of joy, purpose, and celebration? That’s exactly what the Down syndrome community does every day—and Jared Anderson is shining a spotlight on it. Worship leader and singer-songwriter Jared Anderson (Great I Am, Amazed) shares how his passion for this community inspired Christmas This Year, a joyful variety show celebrating the God-given gifts and dignity of eve...

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What if your life began with one brave choice? In this episode, Rich Bennett talks with Diane Ferraro, author and CEO of Save the Storks, whose courageous birth mom chose life and adoption over abortion. Now Diane leads a movement helping women across America find hope through pregnancy resource centers and mobile medical clinics. She shares stories of lives saved—including women trafficked through strip clubs—and how Save the Stor...

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“If we believe life is worth protecting, then it’s worth protecting from the start to the finish.” -Michael O’Malley
Michael O’Malley—a husband, father, veteran, the owner of Petrali Roofing, and founder of The Abide Project—joins Rich Bennett on
The LifeCast to discuss how his military experiences shaped his convictions about courage, leadership, and the value of life. He also shares reflections on the tragic assassination of...

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Speaking up for the voiceless isn’t easy—but it’s essential. In this episode of The LifeCast, host Rich Bennett welcomes Megan Almon—an award-winning journalist turned Christian apologist with more than a decade of experience speaking on bioethics and cultural issues. Megan equips listeners to confidently advocate for the preborn, gently correct common cultural lies with moral clarity, and ask clarifying questions that open doors f...

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There are many misconceptions around the work of pro-life pregnancy centers. These centers aren’t places of judgment, but of compassion, practical support, and encouragement. In this powerful episode, you’ll hear Janée’s first-hand story of redemption. Facing an unplanned pregnancy, she walked into Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center feeling afraid and overwhelmed—but left with hope, support, and the courage to choose life for her ba...

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“Abortion is Satan’s greatest attack against families.” - Raúl Reyes
In this episode of
The LifeCast, Rich Bennett talks with Raúl Reyes—Founder and President of Life Equip Global and longtime pro-life leader with over four decades of ministry experience. Raúl shares how his personal journey into fatherhood ignited his lifelong calling to defend the preborn and equip the Church worldwide. Together they discuss why the Church i...

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Healing after abortion is possible, even when the pain feels overwhelming and lifelong. On this episode of The LifeCast, Rich Bennett sits down with Sydna Massé—compassionate pro-life speaker, author of Her Choice to Heal: Finding Spiritual and Emotional Peace After Abortion, and CEO of Ramah International. Sydna shares her deeply personal journey through abortion, the trauma and PTSD many women face, and the path to healing throug...

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What happens when a woman sees the life of her preborn baby on an ultrasound screen? On this powerful episode of The LifeCast, Rich Bennett sits down with Erin Mace, a nurse at Life Network who provides ultrasounds and STD testing. Erin shares moving stories of women encountering the truth that their baby is not just a "clump of cells," but a life created in God’s image. With compassion and honesty, she speaks about the c...

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What happens when a mother, lawyer, and former White House staffer leads one of the most powerful movements for life in our nation? Jennie Lichter, President of March for Life, shares how her upbringing, legal background, and time in the Trump administration prepared her to advocate for life at the highest levels. She and Rich talk about the energy and hope at the national and state Marches for Life, the impact of young people in t...

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“I aborted 2 of my children. I ran a Planned Parenthood clinic. Yet Jesus still forgave me, and changed me. If He can change me, He can change anyone.” -Dr. Abby Johnson
On this powerful episode of
The LifeCast, Rich is joined by Abby Johnson—former Planned Parenthood clinic director turned passionate pro-life advocate. Abby shares the heart-wrenching moment that led to her transformation: witnessing a 13-week-old baby fight fo...

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Three years after Life Choices Pregnancy Center was violently firebombed and left in ashes, Kathy Roberts joins Rich Bennett to share the powerful story of that harrowing night—and the hope that rose from the ruins. From discovering a Bible miraculously opened to Psalm 68 to standing firm in God’s calling, Kathy unpacks how faith carried her and the Life Choices center through devastation. She reminds us that “if God has called us ...

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 What does it mean to be pro-abundant-life? Roland Warren—author, speaker, and president & CEO of Care Net—joins Rich Bennett to share his powerful story and unpack why supporting both women and men is essential in unexpected pregnancies. From his own personal experience to decades of leadership in the pro-life movement, Roland explains why the role of fathers is often overlooked and how their response can change everything. He...

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Dad - You Matter! Unfortunately, dads are often left out of the conversation when it comes to pregnancy decisions—but their role is vital. In this episode, Rich Bennett sits down with Rob Denler, Men’s Services Director at Life Network, to talk about the impact of reaching and equipping men during an unexpected pregnancy. Rob shares how cultural messages often cause men to step back when their support is most needed. They discuss h...

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In this episode, Rich Bennett is joined by pastor, Navy veteran, and Colorado State Representative Scott Bottoms for a bold and heartfelt conversation. They discuss the decline of conservative values in Colorado and the critical difference between legality and morality when it comes to abortion. Scott shares his strong Christian and pro-life convictions, along with the spiritual foundation that keeps him grounded in a challenging p...

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"Unless the babies in the womb are protected, we are all in danger." These powerful words from Frank Pavone set the tone for a moving and urgent conversation with host Rich Bennett. In this episode, Frank—President of the National Pro-Life Religious Council and Founder of Priests for Life—shares what led him to become a leading voice for the unborn, why they are “the most vulnerable of the vulnerable,” and how faith bring...

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