The Lila Rose Show

Testosterone levels have plummeted and video game and porn addictions are rising. Meanwhile, boys are struggling in schools academically vs girls. Why is this? How do we change this?

As boys are bombarded with many factors leading to the suppression of their transition into manhood, I talk with Dr. Leonard Sax, PhD, who, in his book Boys Adrift, identifies 5 major factors that contribute to this “growing epidemic of unmotivated boys and underachieving young men.” We also explore the practical ways we can solve the crisis facing boys.

Every relationship needs cultivating. Prayer is the key way we cultivate our most essential relationship: our relationship with God. Today I share why it can be difficult for us to pray, my personal experience with prayer, and 6 core tips to develop your relationship with God through forming a habit of prayer.

Today I talk with Julie Mennano, a seasoned expert in the field of couples therapy, to explore the ways that attachment styles impact your closest relationships, and how to navigate emotions during conflict with your loved ones. We explore topics like how to connect with your frustrated spouse, how to approach your child during a tantrum, and what to do when your partner doesn’t want to seek emotional help.

Today Nick Freitas, Virginia State Delegate, joins the podcast to talk about solutions to the current crisis of masculinity in our culture. We also discuss how he and his wife succeed in their marriage even after their parents’ divorces, and Nick gives advice on how women can get through hard times with their husbands.

British writer and campaigner, Louise Perry, gives a strong case against the Sexual Revolution in her latest book. Today we discuss the consequences of the sexual revolution on women and families, differences between men and women, and a vision for women to navigate the waters of dating in this era of the pill.

The bombardment of sexualized media is proving to be exhausting to Gen Zers, according to a recent UCLA study. Friends was a beloved classic TV show for many Millennials, but its regular inclusion of casual sex goes against Gen Z’s taste for plot lines with platonic friendships. Today I share my thoughts on this study as we explore whether there is any good media out there that shares Gen Z’s taste.

Today’s episode was especially inspiring to me. I sat down with Kendra Tierney, business owner, author, and widowed mother of 10, to talk about how she navigates grief, loss and work with faith. She also shares how she and her husband created a strong foundation for their family to weather storms together, how she parents her children as a single mother, and her advice for developing resiliency.

Matt Fradd, host of the popular Catholic podcast “Pints With Aquinas”, comes back to the podcast for an intimate conversation on the behind of the scenes of running his podcast, how he discovers his purpose, and his experience with burn out. We talk about the pressures and responsibilities of having a large audience, balancing work and family life, and striving to become saints.

Should Christians celebrate Halloween? What’s the REAL meaning of “trick or treat”? Are ghosts real? Is praying for the dead biblical? Today exorcist Fr. Ambrose Criste returns to the podcast to talk about the spiritual side of Halloween, spooky stuff and all.

When is it moral to wage war? Should Israel have invaded Gaza? What is a war crime and why does it matter? Today I talk with Dr. Robert George about Just War Theory. Dr. George is known for his work serving on the Present's Council of Bioethics, teaching jurisprudence at Princeton, and authoring over a dozen books. We talked about the morality of war, the ethics of the atom bomb in WWII, and what actions are justifiable in the current Israel/Gaza war.