The Shepherd's Voice

Naumann dialogues with Chuck Weber of the Kansas Catholic Conference and Deb Niesen of the Pro-Life office about restoring the rights of Kansans to pass common-sense, pro-life laws by overturning the Kansas Supreme Court's recent ruling that the there is an inherent "right" to abortion in the Kansas Constitution.

What Happened? 

On April 26, 2019, the Kansas Supreme Court took power from Kansas voters and found—created—a nearly unlimited “right to abortion” in our 1859 State Constitution. Prior to this ruling, through widely supported limitations, our state’s abortion rates had been reduced by 43 percent since 1999 and partial-birth abortions had been completely banned. Essentially, women and their preborn babies have now been abandoned to an unregulated abortion industry.

Because of the Kansas Supreme Court’s April 26, 2019, ruling, existing bans on partial-birth and taxpayer-funded abortions are now in danger of being rendered unenforceable. Furthermore, the ruling allows violent live dismemberment abortions to continue and threatens these lifesaving limits:

• Parental consent for minors seeking abortion
• Informed consent, alerting women to potential health risks
• 24-hour waiting period
• Abortion clinic sanitation and safety standards

Naumann dialogues with pro-life leader, Deb Niesen and pro-life author/speaker Terry Beatley about Respect Life Month.  They explore the lies that lead to legalization and spread of the abortion industry in America and the doctor who wrote the abortion playbook only to later repent of death he wrought.

Terry Beatley will be coming Kansas to share the fascinating and true story that all Americans should know:

How Dr. Bernard Nathanson, the man known in the 1970s as “America's Abortion King", helped NARAL launch the national campaign for abortion-on-demand by deceiving the Courts and Americans and undermining the Church, and after his Saul-to-Paul conversion, became a staunch defender of life!

Naumann dialogues with Lesle Knop and Terri Lynn of the Stewardship and Development office about the stewardship sprituality of estate planning and how many Catholics evangelize with their last will and testament. 

There are many planned gift financial solutions that can save your heirs taxes, generate income for you, and at the same time provide a gift to help continue the mission of the Church in Northeast Kansas through the family of parishes, schools, and ministries. Please visit CatholicPlannedGiving.org to learn about these financial solutions in the How to Give and What to Give sections.

Naumann dialogues with Tim Chik, director of the Savior Pastoral Center.  They discuss how this facility that hosts over 60,000 people each year with religious conferences and retreats will serve the Church  by the investment made by the One Faith, One Family, One Future in Christ capital campaign.

Naumann interviews Colleen Carroll Campbell author of, The Heart of Perfection:  How the Saints Taught Me to Trade My Dream of Perfect for God’s

An award-winning author, former presidential speechwriter, and mother of four weaves stories of her own struggles against comparison and impossible expectations with those of seven ex-perfectionist saints (and one heretic) who show us how to pursue a new kind of perfection: freedom in Christ.

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Dana Nearmyer and Emily Lopez about the upcoming Enflame Our Hearts Convocation, which is a three-day convening of key leaders, both clergy and laity, coming together to work, pray, learn and be inspired to become a wave of missionary disciples enflamed with the holy spirit.

Dana and Emily are part of the planning team that also includes Tim Chik and Fr. Gary Pennings. 

Naumann interviews Dr. Pat Castle, founder and executive director of, Life Runners  about their advocacy for life and their upcoming Finish Line events here in Kansas City.

Finish Line Events! For largest spanning Pro-Life event in the world with 5,359 miles, 12 million steps, 39 days wearing "REMEMBER The Unborn" jerseys, All In Christ for Pro-Life! Register to walk or run Legs from July 4 to Aug 11th, order red "Freedom for All, Born and Unborn" Relay shirt, get a Relay medal - all at liferunners.org/across. FINISH LINE EVENTS SCHEDULE (Aug 10th and 11th): Sat, Aug 10th, 2019 * 4:30 PM – Mass at Divine Mercy Church with Archbishop Naumann, 555 W Main St, Gardner, KS. All Welcome! * 6:00 PM – Dinner at Golden Corral, 13440 S Blackbob Rd, Olathe, KS. * 8:00 PM – Where There Is Darkness movie, ORDER TICKETS at liferunners.org/movie, AMC Theatre, 12075 S. Strang Line Rd, Olathe, KS. See trailer at wherethereisdarkness.com/film. Sun, Aug 11th, 2019 * 7:30 AM – Mass at St. Michael the Archangel, 14251 Nall Avenue, Leawood, KS. All Welcome! * 8:30 AM – Donuts/Coffee at St. Michael the Archangel, 14251 Nall Avenue, Leawood, KS. * 9:30 AM – Prayer rally at Planned Parenthood, 4401 W 109th St # 200, Leawood, KS. liferunners.org/creed. * 10:30 AM – Run/walk finishing legs. Register. * 12:30 PM – Celebration rally at Roe Park, 10400 Roe Ave, Overland Park, KS. * 12:45 PM – March final leg (only quarter mile) into finish with all four arms. Register. * 1:00 PM – Free lunch in Roe Park, 10400 Roe Ave, Overland Park, KS. RSVP at [email protected]. * West Kickoff Event, San Francisco (July 4th): facebook.com/events/188623658718528. * East Kickoff Event, New York City (July 4th): facebook.com/events/456609245095819. * North Kickoff Event, Grand Forks (July 4th): facebook.com/events/1313822602099434. * South Kickoff Event, San Antonio (July 4th): facebook.com/events/402680723912672.

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Report Investigator and former FBI agent, Jan Saylor; and Victim Assistance Coordinator, Linda Slater-Trimble about the how the archdiocese works to prevent abuse, protect children, cooperate with law enforcement to report allegations, and care for victims who have been hurt.

How to report suspicious behavior or abuse.

Naumann interviews Ken and Patty Billinger about Project Chrysalis, a new grief support group for parents and grandparents who have lost a child.

Every great grief conceals a great grace. Project Chrysalis is a new Catholic ministry designed to help parents who have lost a child find hope through Sacred Scripture and community, all while adhering to the teaching of the Magisterium.  While this ministry is not a bereavement group, our mission is to offer support and hope through scripture in a time of transformation.  For more information, contact Ken or Patty   Billinger at 913-634-4210 or email [email protected].  You can also find more information on our website at www.hopeinscripture.com or on our Facebook page - @projectchrysaliskc.  The group is open to parents who have lost a child or grandparents who have lost a child                                    

Naumann interviews Vince Eimer the Retreat Director for Christ's Peace House of Prayer about an upcoming Prayer and Fasting retreat the weekend of July 14th.