The Lila Rose Show

Is the rise of Islam a threat to Western freedom? Former Muslim and content creator Ismail Youssef joins us for a bold, no-filter conversation tackling one of today’s most urgent questions.

Raised between Egypt and Canada, Ismail offers a rare insider’s look at Islam’s origins, core teachings, and the life of Prophet Muhammad and shares why he ultimately chose to leave the faith.

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When Joelle Maryn was just six years old, her world went up in flames — literally. In the years that followed, Joelle searched for healing in everything the world offered: fame, fortune, beauty, and success. And she achieved all of it. Yet, it wasn't enough.

Then, in a single, soul-shaking moment, everything changed. Join us today as we hear Joelle's incredible testimony of conversion, faith, and resilience.

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Julie Lopez’s earliest memory is chilling: as a young child, her great-grandmother placed her inside a circle of fire, a ritual meant to consecrate children to demonic spirits. From that moment on, her life was marked by an unusual awareness of the spiritual realm. She encountered angels who intervened to save her life, apprenticed under a witch, and even bound herself to a high-ranking demon. Her childhood was anything but ordinar...

Today, we’re reflecting on the most powerful moments from Charlie Kirk’s memorial service—a gathering where thousands came together to worship Christ, honor Charlie’s life, and bear witness to the hope of the Gospel, even in the face of tragedy.

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When Chrissy Horton, content creator and mother of six, joined the show, a clip from our conversation went viral with more than 8 million views on X and set off a wave of controversy. The reason was simple: we suggested that men can choose lifelong celibacy as a priest or abstain from sex in marriage during postpartum recovery.

Now Chrissy is back, and this time her husband Tim joins the conversation. Together they respond to th...

Raised by an abusive stepfather and entrenched in gang life and theft, comedian Shayne Smith carried a heavy burden of trauma and pain. He eventually turned to magic and satanism as a desperate outlet to cope with deep childhood wounds. But the deeper he sank into depravity, the more he needed it to feel anything at all.

Then, everything changed.

In this raw and gripping episode, Shayne joins us to share his rollercoaster story. We a...

All eyes were on Carrie Prejean Boller during the 2009 Miss USA pageant when she was asked a pivotal question by one of the judges: “Should same-sex marriage be legalized throughout the country?” Her response shocked the audience, set off a storm of controversy, and ultimately cost her the crown.

Carrie joins us today to share the story from her perspective. She explains what it was like to stand firm in her beliefs and become ...

In this episode, we explore the incredible story of St. Maximilian Kolbe—a man who kept hope alive in the darkest place on earth. While many know of his heroic sacrifice at Auschwitz, fewer have heard how he inspired his fellow prisoners to sing hymns of faith and defiance as they faced death together.

For guest Anthony D’Ambrosio, Kolbe’s legacy became deeply personal. After enduring eight years of a mysterious illness that sto...

What if the love of your life didn’t love you back… for years? Emily Stimpson Chapman, one of the original Christian influencers from the golden age of blogging, shares her unforgettable love story, raw struggles with infertility, and the incredible journey that led to adoption.

This powerful conversation will show you how God works in the waiting, why patience is never wasted, and how to find peace and joy in every season—even when...

What happens when a small startup takes on Hollywood and actually wins?

Angel Studios is rewriting the rules of entertainment. In this episode, founder Jeff Harmon reveals how their audience-powered model turned shows like The Chosen and Sound of Freedom into cultural phenomena. Instead of Hollywood executives deciding what makes it to theaters, Angel puts the power in the hands of viewers, creating a movement for faith-filled, ...

Content creator and mother of eight, Alex Gooding, shares her extraordinary fertility journey, defying doctors who told her she’d never conceive. With 8 children earth side and a few in heaven, Alex has faced it all: unplanned pregnancy, infertility, carrying twins, miscarriage, NICU, IVF, terminal diagnosis, ectopic pregnancy, pressure to abort, and more.

As Alex and her husband navigated both challenges and blessings, they learne...

Raising children in the Christian faith is important, but figuring out the day-to-day details of building a family culture of prayer can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Kendra Tierney Norton, mother of 14, shares her simple approach to making prayer a natural part of your family’s life. With years of experience helping parents teach their children about God in ways that resonate into young adulthood and beyond, Kendra breaks it...

When the disciples argued over who would be the greatest (Luke 9:46), Jesus did not rebuke their ambition. He redirected it toward service and heaven.

That same lesson shapes YouTube creator Ruslan KD’s new book, Godly Ambition: Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Time, Talent, and Treasure. From a childhood marked by fatherlessness, atheism, and crime, to finding Christ and purpose as an adult, Ruslan shows how ambition can be tra...

How can a woman embrace both the joys and challenges of motherhood? Today I sit down with Emily Wilson and we discuss the importance of intentionally receiving our children's love amidst the busyness of everyday life.

Check our our first episode with Emily: https://youtu.be/ufXijCerRUk?feature=shared

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Can dogs sense demons? How did a possessed person know an exorcist’s childhood nickname? And what should you do when plagued by obsessive negative thoughts?

In this episode, we sit down with Monsignor Rossetti—Chief Exorcist of the Archdiocese of Washington and a licensed psychologist—who brings rare insight into both the spiritual and psychological dimensions of these mysteries. This conversation will challenge the way you understa...

One night, Sarah Gabel Seifert fell asleep and had a dream that would change the course of her life. She found herself in a factory in a war-torn land, stumbling into a room filled with empty cribs and women on operating tables. When she awoke, she knew: God was calling her to a mission. Years later, that mission took an unexpected form when He placed on her heart the idea to found a pro-life diaper company. Today, Sarah and her hu...

Martin Sedra grew up in Egypt as the son of a Christian pastor, where preaching had to be hidden and converting from Islam could mean death. He saw God’s protection firsthand when his brothers narrowly escaped terrorists enraged by his father’s ministry. Now, Martin and his wife Millicent travel the world warning that Islam’s core beliefs, though distinct from peaceful Muslims, are incompatible with Christianity and Western freedom...

Why do some mothers struggle to bond with their babies and slip into depression? What can you do when the romance has faded and your significant other withdraws every time you try to express your needs or connect? And why does premarital sex often sabotage long-term love?

Surprisingly, these issues share the same root and the same solution. Enter Adam Lane Smith, former therapist, relationship coach, and pioneer in applying atta...