The LifeCast

The LifeCast

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The LifeCast episodes

  • Episode 14-Pro-Life Means Every Life: Caring for the Homeless with Travis Williams

    Being pro-life means recognizing that every human life—both born and preborn—is made in the image of God and is inherently valuable. On this episode of The LifeCast, Rich Bennett welcomes Springs Rescue Mission CEO, Travis Williams, for a powerful conversation about how the Mission’s work embodies pro-life values. They discuss the lives being transformed through their ministry, the impact of the Gospel, and how we can advocate for the dignity of every person. Travis also shares incredible stories of individuals whose lives have been changed through Springs Rescue Mission because of Christ.

    Springs Rescue Mission: https://www.springsrescuemission.org/
    Springs Rescue Mission on YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/user/SRMVideo2010
    Life Network:
    https://www.elifenetwork.com/
    Become a Partner for Life: https://www.elifenetwork.com/give-monthly/ 

    Hashtags: #TheLifeCast #RichBennett #LifeNetwork #TravisWilliams #SpringsRescueMission #ProLife #Podcast #HumanRights #PodcastCommunity #ChooseLife #LightOvercomesDarkness #LifeIsSacred #Podcasting #EveryLifeIsAMasterpiece #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #PFCAudioVideo


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    39 min
  • Episode 13-How to Make Abortion Unthinkable with guest Robyn Chambers

    What will it take to make abortion unthinkable? On this episode of The LifeCast, Rich Bennett sits down with Robyn Chambers, who leads Focus on the Family’s Sanctity of Human Life, Foster Care, and Adoption initiatives. Robyn shares her powerful pro-life journey, explores what it will take to change hearts and minds on abortion, and highlights the impactful work of Wait No More—which prepares hearts and homes for kids in foster care—and Option Ultrasound, which equips pro-life medical clinics with ultrasound machines and sonography training in communities with high abortion rates. She closes the conversation with a message of encouragement, reminding listeners of the immeasurable value we have as individuals created in God’s image.

     
    Focus on the Family:
    https://www.focusonthefamily.com/
    Wait No More:
    https://www.waitnomore.org/
    Option Ultrasound:
    https://www.focusonthefamily.com/pro-life/option-ultrasound-program-2/
    Colorado March for Life:
    https://marchforlife.org/colorado/
    Life Network:
    https://www.elifenetwork.com/
    Life Network’s Walk for Life: https://www.walkforlife.com/
    Become a Partner for Life:
    https://www.elifenetwork.com/give-monthly/ 

    Hashtags: #TheLifeCast #RichBennett #LifeNetwork #RobynChambers #MarchForLife #ProLife #Podcast #HumanRights #PodcastCommunity #ChooseLife #LightOvercomesDarkness #LoveThemBoth #LifeIsSacred #Podcasting #EveryLifeIsAMasterpiece #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #PFCAudioVideo


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    38 min
  • Episode 12-The Power of Choosing Life: A Story of Hope and Redemption with guest Jeanine Michaels

    “I love that God used the illegitimate child to pave the way and lead the rest of my family to faith in Christ.” -Jeanine Michaels

    In this episode, Jeanine Michaels joins Rich Bennett to share her powerful story. She recounts when she was told the unexpected news that she was conceived through an extramarital affair and how, because abortion was illegal at the time, her mother chose life. Jeanine reflects on how God’s redemption transformed a painful and sinful situation into a story of forgiveness and healing. She and Rich also discuss the vital work of Life Network’s Motherhood Coaches, who support women who have chosen life for their babies.


    Links:
    Life Network:
    https://www.elifenetwork.com/
    Life Network Family Thrift Stores: https://lifenetworkthrift.com/
    Life Network’s Walk for Life:
    https://www.walkforlife.com/
    Become a Partner for Life:
    https://www.elifenetwork.com/give-monthly/ 


    Hashtags: #TheLifeCast #RichBennett #LifeNetwork #JeanineMichaels #MarchForLife #HealingFromAbortion #ProLife #Podcast #HumanRights #PodcastCommunity #ChooseLife #LightOvercomesDarkness #LoveThemBoth #LifeIsSacred #Podcasting #EveryLifeIsAMasterpiece #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #PFCAudioVideo

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    43 min
  • Episode 11-Bridges of Hope: Healing After Abortion with guest Brenda Shuler

    Join Brenda Shuler and Rich Bennett for an inspiring conversation about the transformative work of Life Network and its after-abortion recovery program, Bridges of Hope. Being Life Network’s longest-serving staff member, Brenda shares her insights on how the organization has grown over the past 20 years. And as a leader in the Bridges of Hope program, she highlights its profound impact on men and women seeking healing from a past abortion. Whether you or someone you know has experienced abortion, this episode offers a message of compassion, hope, and restoration.

    Colorado March for Life: https://marchforlife.org/colorado/
    Life Network’s Walk for Life:
    https://www.walkforlife.com/
    Bridges of Hope:
    https://www.elifenetwork.com/outreaches/bridges-of-hope/ or contact Brenda confidentially for more information at [email protected] or by phone at 719-355-1177
    Life Network:
    https://www.elifenetwork.com/
    Become a Partner for Life: https://www.elifenetwork.com/give-monthly/ 

    Hashtags: #TheLifeCast #RichBennett #LifeNetwork #BrendaShuler #MarchForLife #HealingFromAbortion #ProLife #Podcast #HumanRights #PodcastCommunity #ChooseLife #LightOvercomesDarkness #LoveThemBoth #LifeIsSacred #Podcasting #EveryLifeIsAMasterpiece #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #PFCAudioVideo


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    37 min
  • Episode 10-Standing for Life: The Church’s Duty to Protect the Preborn with guest Pastor Eric Cartier

    “The whole Bible is a message of life.” -Pastor Eric Cartier

    Join the powerful conversation today as Pastor Eric Cartier, senior pastor of Rocky Mountain Calvary, joins Rich Bennett on The LifeCast. Don’t miss this truth-filled discussion about how churches can champion the pro-life movement, how to talk to someone who has had an abortion with both grace and truth, and why it’s vital for pastors to boldly address the sanctity of life from the pulpit. Pastor Eric Cartier also shares words of encouragement for those who stand for life, reaffirming the profound value and importance of every human life.

     
    Rocky Mountain Calvary:
    https://rmcalvary.org/
    New York Times article about Planned Parenthood: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/us/planned-parenthood-clinics.html
    Contact Colorado Legislators:
    leg.colorado.gov/legislators
    Life Network: https://www.elifenetwork.com/
    Become a Partner for Life: https://www.elifenetwork.com/give-monthly/ 


    Hashtags: #TheLifeCast #RichBennett #LifeNetwork #PastorEricCartier #RockyMountainCalvary #ProLife #Podcast #HumanRights #PodcastCommunity #ChooseLife #LightOvercomesDarkness #LoveThemBoth #LifeIsSacred #Podcasting #EveryLifeIsAMasterpiece #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #PFCAudioVideo

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    42 min
  • Episode 9-Every Life Has Dignity with guest Beverly Jacobson

    Beverly Jacobson, founder of Mama Bear Care and speaker at the 2025 March for Life in D.C., joins Rich Bennett on The LifeCast  for a powerful conversation. They discuss the vital role of medical professionals in using life-affirming language when delivering a life-limiting diagnosis to the parents of a preborn baby, emphasizing the inherent dignity of every human life. Beverly also shares how Mama Bear Care supports parents facing a prenatal diagnosis and reflects on her experience speaking at the 2025 March for Life.

    Mama Bear Care: https://mamabearcare.org/
    Beverly Jacobson: https://beverlyjacobson.com/
    Beverly Jacobson's Speech at the 2025 March for Life: https://youtu.be/vwjY0FVYP9A?si=gaDGtXtAAtt9Hm0D
    2025 Colorado March for Life: https://marchforlife.org/colorado/
    Life Network: https://www.elifenetwork.com/
    Bridges of Hope: https://www.elifenetwork.com/outreaches/bridges-of-hope/ or call 719-355-1177 (confidential helpline)
    Become a Partner for Life: https://www.elifenetwork.com/give-monthly/ 

    Hashtags: #TheLifeCast #RichBennett #LifeNetwork #BeverlyJacobson #MamaBearCare #ProLife #Podcast #HumanRights #PodcastCommunity #ChooseLife #LightOvercomesDarkness #LoveThemBoth #LifeIsSacred #Podcasting #EveryLifeIsAMasterpiece #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #PFCAudioVideo



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    41 min
  • Episode 8-Education for a Lifetime: Empowering the Next Generation with guest Allen Hunter

    “We can feel scared or nervous about all these things that kids are facing today, but God wants to get their hearts and minds and He can do bigger miracles than we could ever imagine.” -Allen Hunter

    Allen Hunter, Director of Education for a Lifetime at Life Network, joins Rich Bennett for a compelling discussion on empowering teenagers to recognize their worth and make healthy choices. Tune in as Allen and Rich explore how Education for a Lifetime is equipping students in public schools with valuable resources and practical guidance to navigate their high school years. Allen also highlights the core lessons students gain during the five-day classroom program and provides encouragement and support for parents and teachers.


    Links:
    Suicide hotline: 988
    The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt: https://a.co/d/5m5L0sm
    Life Network:
    https://www.elifenetwork.com/
    Become a Partner for Life: https://www.elifenetwork.com/give-monthly/ 


    Hashtags: #TheLifeCast #RichBennett #LifeNetwork #Teenagers #HighSchool #EducationForALifetime #ProLife #Podcast #HumanRights #PodcastCommunity #ChooseLife #LightOvercomesDarkness #LoveThemBoth #LifeIsSacred #Podcasting #EveryLifeIsAMasterpiece #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #PFCAudioVideo

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    43 min
  • Episode 7-Encouragement for Life: A Former Abortionist’s Inspiring Journey with Dr. Catherine Wheeler

    Dr. Catherine Wheeler, a former OB/GYN who practiced in Salt Lake City, Utah, for 24 years before relocating to Colorado, once performed abortions early in her career. However, after a profound moral shift, she became a passionate advocate for life! In this episode of The LifeCast, Dr. Wheeler joins Rich Bennett to discuss the pressure medical students face to participate in abortions, her realization that abortion is the deliberate taking of a human life, and the troubling inconsistency in the medical field—where both the mother and fetus are recognized as patients in pregnancy, yet the fetal patient is disregarded in the context of abortion. She closes the conversation with encouragement for pro-life advocates, women, and medical professionals. Don't miss this powerful, thought-provoking, and inspiring episode!

    Julie Bailey (Sidewalk Advocates for Life): 401-578-4471 or [email protected]
    Dr. Catherine Wheeler's Full Speech | March for Life 2025:
    https://youtu.be/jqbxYa7cBBs?si=nBxGWn5U5zARe_fT
    Life Network:
    https://www.elifenetwork.com/
    Become a Partner for Life: https://www.elifenetwork.com/give-monthly/ 

    Hashtags: #TheLifeCast #RichBennett #DrCatherineWheeler #OBGYN #LifeNetwork #ProLife #Podcast #HumanRights #PodcastCommunity #ChooseLife #LightOvercomesDarkness #LoveThemBoth #LifeIsSacred #Podcasting #EveryLifeIsAMasterpiece #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #PFCAudioVideo


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    47 min
  • Episode 6-The Christian Call to Protect Life and Engage in Politics with guest John Stonestreet

    John Stonestreet, the daily voice of Breakpoint and president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, joins Rich Bennett on this episode of The LifeCast. Together, they discuss why the protection of life must be a priority for every Christian, the dangers of moral relativism, and the vital role believers play in shaping politics. Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation on The LifeCast!

    Breakpoint: https://breakpoint.org/
    Colson Center: https://colsoncenter.org/
    Colson Fellows: https://www.colsonfellows.org/
    Life Network: https://www.elifenetwork.com/
    Become a Partner for Life: https://www.elifenetwork.com/give-monthly/ 

    Hashtags: #TheLifeCast #BreakPoint #ColsonCenter #JohnStonestreet #RichBennett #LifeNetwork #ProLife #Podcast #HumanRights #PodcastCommunity #ChooseLife #LightOvercomesDarkness #LoveThemBoth #LifeIsSacred #Podcasting #EveryLifeIsAMasterpiece #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #PFCAudioVideo


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    50 min
  • Episode 5-Unpacking the Pro-Life Battle in Politics with U.S. Congressman Jeff Crank

    Don’t miss this compelling episode of The LifeCast as U.S. Congressman Jeff Crank joins Rich Bennett for an in-depth discussion on critical pro-life issues. They examine the dangers of mail-order abortion pills, the ethical concerns surrounding federal funding for Planned Parenthood, and the stark policy differences between the Biden and Trump administrations. Congressman Crank also explores the moral parallels between abortion and slavery and shares his vision for the political steps needed to protect the sanctity of life. Don't miss this insightful and thought-provoking conversation.

     
    YouTube video of Senator Josh Hawley talking about pregnancy resource centers:
    https://youtu.be/g4-GPDrcuc0?si=XVWRrzws9wDRPZ8n&t=69 

    About U.S. Congressman Jeff Crank: https://crank.house.gov/about

    Life Network: https://www.elifenetwork.com/

    Become a Partner for Life: https://www.elifenetwork.com/give-monthly/ 

    Hashtags: #TheLifeCast #RepJeffCrank #PresidentTrump #ProLife #Podcast #HumanRights #PodcastCommunity #RichBennett #LifeNetwork #ChooseLife #LightOvercomesDarkness #LoveThemBoth #LifeIsSacred #Podcasting #EveryLifeIsAMasterpiece #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #PFCAudioVideo


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    43 min

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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,…