Christian Life Resources recently hosted our 40th anniversary National Convention. Today on the podcast, Christa sits down with three of the speakers: Dr. Caitlyn Trader, Director of Bioethics at Wisconsin Right to Life; Gracie Skogman, Legislative and PAC Director of Wisconsin Right to Life; and Tracy Scheffler, Founder of 5-Stones Dodge County. Join them as they discuss their personal stories and their vital roles in the pro-life movement.

“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14

In this episode, you will learn:

• What Christians can do to help cultivate a culture of life.
• How to equip women who are being targeted when they are most vulnerable.
• Ways to get involved with protecting ALL life.

Show  notes:
Wisconsin Right to Life: wrtl.org
5 Stones: 5-stones.org

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The ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/

When the world feels confusing, heavy, and loud, where do you find something solid to stand on? Rooted by the River is a one-day pro-life, Christian conference designed to anchor you in God’s Word and equip you to face some of today’s hardest issues. Don’t miss presentations on coping, sexual shame, AI, and better conversations about abortion. Plus a powerful interview with an abortion survivor! You’ll be strengthened to live and speak with courageous, Christ-centered hope right where God has placed you. Register today: https://christianliferesources.com/get-involved/events/2026-conference

What is autonomy and why is it so prolific in our modern-day culture? Today on the podcast, Christa, Bob, and Jeff discuss how autonomy has become an idol.  This episode looks at modern-day arguments for autonomy (both at the beginning of life and the end of life) and focuses Christians on the Biblical perspective of autonomy.  

In today's episode we will examine: 

• The difference between autonomy and free will.
• The arguments for autonomy in our modern culture.
• The way Christians can view autonomy. 

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The ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/

When the world feels confusing, heavy, and loud, where do you find something solid to stand on? Rooted by the River is a one-day pro-life, Christian conference designed to anchor you in God’s Word and equip you to face some of today’s hardest issues. Don’t miss presentations on coping, sexual shame, AI, and better conversations about abortion. Plus a powerful interview with an abortion survivor! You’ll be strengthened to live and speak with courageous, Christ-centered hope right where God has placed you. Register today: https://christianliferesources.com/get-involved/events/2026-conference

All life is valued and important - even at the very end! Today on the podcast, Christa, Bob, and Jeff discuss hospice care.  There are different options when it comes to hospice care and many things to consider.  This episode emphasizes the importance of asking questions and ultimately considering the importance of honoring life at every stage.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The design of hospice.
• The different types of hospice care.
• Important questions to ask when a loved one is entering hospice.

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The ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/

When the world feels confusing, heavy, and loud, where do you find something solid to stand on? Rooted by the River is a one-day pro-life, Christian conference designed to anchor you in God’s Word and equip you to face some of today’s hardest issues. Don’t miss presentations on coping, sexual shame, AI, and better conversations about abortion. Plus a powerful interview with an abortion survivor! You’ll be strengthened to live and speak with courageous, Christ-centered hope right where God has placed you. Register today: https://christianliferesources.com/get-involved/events/2026-conference

Everything in this earthly life pales in comparison to what we have in Christ. We have what matters most, but that doesn't mean we won't feel severe pain when we lose a loved one. Today on the podcast, Christa and Bob share their firsthand experiences with grief and discuss the process of walking through it with God. Join them as they wade through the tremendous pain, loss, and finally, the hope we have in Christ.  This is a powerful episode for everyone - whether you are experiencing grief, are terrified at the prospect of it, or if one of your loved ones has lost someone close to them. We can trust that God is going to get us through it. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to navigate grief as a Christian.
• Where to turn when you need additional support.
• Tips for interacting with people who have experienced a huge loss.

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The ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/

When the world feels confusing, heavy, and loud, where do you find something solid to stand on? Rooted by the River is a one-day pro-life, Christian conference designed to anchor you in God’s Word and equip you to face some of today’s hardest issues. Don’t miss presentations on coping, sexual shame, AI, and better conversations about abortion. Plus a powerful interview with an abortion survivor! You’ll be strengthened to live and speak with courageous, Christ-centered hope right where God has placed you. Register today: https://christianliferesources.com/get-involved/events/2026-conference

We are all created in God’s image, fearfully and wonderfully made with the responsibility to serve one another. Today on the podcast, Heidi Then, parish nurse, joins Christa and Bob to discuss the parish nurse program. Parish nurses love God and love others. This platform takes their professional nursing skills, combined with faith, and supports the members of their congregation. Heidi explains why she was impassioned by this ministry and how she started a parish nurse program at her church. Join them as they talk about the blessings that come from the parish nurse program. This episode emphasizes how to start a parish nurse program in your congregation. It is a blessing to serve – now is the time!

In this episode, you will learn:

• The variety of services offered by parish nurses.
• The steps to launch a parish nurse program in your congregation.
• The biggest challenge to starting and how to overcome it.

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The ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/

When the world feels confusing, heavy, and loud, where do you find something solid to stand on? Rooted by the River is a one-day pro-life, Christian conference designed to anchor you in God’s Word and equip you to face some of today’s hardest issues. Don’t miss presentations on coping, sexual shame, AI, and better conversations about abortion. Plus a powerful interview with an abortion survivor! You’ll be strengthened to live and speak with courageous, Christ-centered hope right where God has placed you. Register today: https://christianliferesources.com/get-involved/events/2026-conference

 We will take a look at the roles and responsibilities of grandparents and offer practical suggestions and encouragement. 

Support the show

The ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/

When the world feels confusing, heavy, and loud, where do you find something solid to stand on? Rooted by the River is a one-day pro-life, Christian conference designed to anchor you in God’s Word and equip you to face some of today’s hardest issues. Don’t miss presentations on coping, sexual shame, AI, and better conversations about abortion. Plus a powerful interview with an abortion survivor! You’ll be strengthened to live and speak with courageous, Christ-centered hope right where God has placed you. Register today: https://christianliferesources.com/get-involved/events/2026-conference

Join us as we talk about Labor Day and our view of labor/jobs as Christians in today's world.

Support the show

The ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/

When the world feels confusing, heavy, and loud, where do you find something solid to stand on? Rooted by the River is a one-day pro-life, Christian conference designed to anchor you in God’s Word and equip you to face some of today’s hardest issues. Don’t miss presentations on coping, sexual shame, AI, and better conversations about abortion. Plus a powerful interview with an abortion survivor! You’ll be strengthened to live and speak with courageous, Christ-centered hope right where God has placed you. Register today: https://christianliferesources.com/get-involved/events/2026-conference

Join us as we celebrate our 100th full-length episode.  We'll take a look at why we podcast and answer some questions from our listeners.  Come celebrate with us as we look at some life challenges.

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The ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/

When the world feels confusing, heavy, and loud, where do you find something solid to stand on? Rooted by the River is a one-day pro-life, Christian conference designed to anchor you in God’s Word and equip you to face some of today’s hardest issues. Don’t miss presentations on coping, sexual shame, AI, and better conversations about abortion. Plus a powerful interview with an abortion survivor! You’ll be strengthened to live and speak with courageous, Christ-centered hope right where God has placed you. Register today: https://christianliferesources.com/get-involved/events/2026-conference

We are currently gathering questions and comments from our listeners about the podcast.  If you have any questions or feedback please let us know at [email protected]  

Today we are revisiting an interview we had at the 2021 Christian Life Resource's National Convention.  We spoke with futurist and author Thomas Frey about the future.  We also spoke with Bob and Jeff about what this means for Christians and why it might be good occasionally to think about the future.  

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The ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/

When the world feels confusing, heavy, and loud, where do you find something solid to stand on? Rooted by the River is a one-day pro-life, Christian conference designed to anchor you in God’s Word and equip you to face some of today’s hardest issues. Don’t miss presentations on coping, sexual shame, AI, and better conversations about abortion. Plus a powerful interview with an abortion survivor! You’ll be strengthened to live and speak with courageous, Christ-centered hope right where God has placed you. Register today: https://christianliferesources.com/get-involved/events/2026-conference

As we work to prepare for our upcoming 100th episode, we share one of our earlier episodes with you.  Please submit questions and comments to us so we can share them on our 100th episode.  Enjoy this episode as it explores the pro-life movement of recent years.  

Support the show

The ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/

When the world feels confusing, heavy, and loud, where do you find something solid to stand on? Rooted by the River is a one-day pro-life, Christian conference designed to anchor you in God’s Word and equip you to face some of today’s hardest issues. Don’t miss presentations on coping, sexual shame, AI, and better conversations about abortion. Plus a powerful interview with an abortion survivor! You’ll be strengthened to live and speak with courageous, Christ-centered hope right where God has placed you. Register today: https://christianliferesources.com/get-involved/events/2026-conference