In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger sit down with Theo Facinoli, founder of Out of the Ashes Foundation. Theo and his wife, Brittany, have walked through the heartbreaking loss of four children, including their daughter Hannah, who was stillborn. Out of that grief, God birthed a ministry to come alongside families facing miscarriage, stillbirth, infertility, and even abortion.

Theo shares his family’s story, how Out of the Ashes began, and the powerful ways the church can step into sensitive conversations with compassion and hope. You’ll hear about practical tools their ministry offers, testimonies of healing, and how communities of believers can carry one another’s burdens in times of unimaginable pain.

If you or someone you know has experienced loss, this conversation will encourage you that healing is possible through Christ and that no story is wasted.

🔗 Learn more about Out of the Ashes: https://outoftheashesfoundation.org

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In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger celebrate an incredible milestone — 500 babies saved in 2025 — and then dive into the sixth healthy rhythm: connection to a local church.

We’ve already talked through sleep, rest, eating well, exercise, prayer, and time in the Word. But there’s one more rhythm that’s essential for every believer: being rooted and accountable in a local, Bible-preaching church.

Daniel and Brian unpack why the local church is God’s plan A, why accountability matters, and how discipleship and diversity in the body of Christ are key to spiritual growth. You’ll also hear powerful stories from the sidewalks and how the House of Refuge initiative is equipping churches to protect, prevent, and provide.

👉 If you’re not plugged into a church yet, check out the House of Refuge network at https://lovelife.org/refuge or email us at [email protected] — we’d love to help you find a place to belong.

Be encouraged, be challenged, and remember: the gates of hell will not prevail against the church.

In this episode of the We Love Life podcast, Daniel and Brian unpack the 5th rhythm in our 6 Healthy Rhythms series — Sleep.

Whether you sleep easily or struggle to shut your mind off at night, this conversation offers encouragement, Scripture, and practical tips to help you find the kind of rest that fuels your ministry and your life.

Listen in and discover:

The difference between rest and sleep

How sleep demonstrates our trust in God

Why ministry leaders and volunteers need intentional rest

Practical ways to find your optimal sleep rhythm

📌 Learn more and get connected: https://lovelife.org

What if your marriage is the most powerful weapon in your ministry? In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger are joined by Jason Benham to talk about one of the most overlooked aspects of spiritual warfare—your relationship with your spouse.

Jason unpacks powerful truths from his book Beauty in Battle, revealing why so many ministry couples burn out, how to fight shoulder to shoulder instead of face to face, and why your marriage is not a side project—it’s your primary ministry.

Whether you're married, single, or hoping to be one day, this episode will challenge, convict, and equip you to build a life and ministry that lasts.

🟦 Topics Covered:

Why Satan targets marriages in ministry

Emotional intelligence and self-awareness in marriage

The biblical foundation for marriage as the Church

How to fight with your spouse, not against them

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In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, we’re joined by Chuck Gschwend—co-founder of The Eden Project and a trusted mentor to ministry leaders across the nation.

Chuck unpacks the Three S’s—Silence, Sabbath, and Solitude—and shares how these simple, biblical rhythms can rescue leaders from burnout and bring them back to the heart of God. From his own journey as a trial attorney and church planter to his transformation into a spiritual formation coach, Chuck’s story is one of rediscovering identity, slowing down, and learning to live as God’s beloved.

💬 Topics covered:

-Why rest isn’t optional for leaders

-The lie of ministry-driven identity

-How Chuck helped Brian recover from burnout

-What silence and solitude actually look like

🔗 Learn more about Chuck’s ministry: https://www.TheEdenProject.com

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What does your health have to do with your calling? In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger sit down with Matthew Headden—veteran, former addict, and founder of Temple Keepers—to talk about one of the most overlooked areas of Christian discipleship: your physical body.

They unpack why caring for your body is not about vanity or shame, but a biblical mandate and a spiritual act of worship. From emotional eating to sustainable habits, from scriptural foundations to practical next steps, this conversation will challenge you, encourage you, and may just reframe your entire view of health and holiness.

💡 Topics covered:

Why our bodies are not our own (1 Cor. 6:19–20)

What Scripture really says about food, fitness, and faithfulness

Practical steps to begin stewarding your body for the glory of God

📖 “Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31

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In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger kick off a new series based on the Six Healthy Rhythms taught at Love Life. They dive into the foundational rhythm: Read and Pray Daily—a non-negotiable for anyone seeking to live on mission without burning out.

From personal stories and pastoral confessions to practical tools and Bible reading plans, this conversation is packed with wisdom to help you build a sustainable walk with God. Whether you’re serving on the sidewalk, leading a church, raising a family, or simply wanting to grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus—this episode is for you.

⏱️ Topics Covered:

Why reading and prayer must come before action

How burnout happens (and how to avoid it)

Favorite Bible reading tools and plans

How to cultivate intimacy with God, not just activity for Him

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In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger sit down with national pro-life speaker Steventhen Holland, whose story is one of the most powerful we’ve ever shared.

Steventhen’s mother was a mentally disabled woman with the cognitive ability of an 11-year-old. After being raped in a state-run facility, she became pregnant—and though pressured to abort by the very people meant to care for her, she refused. Homeless, confused, and with no support, she carried her baby to term and gave him life. At nine months pregnant, she was found living in a cardboard box behind a grocery store. That baby was Steventhen. Her heroic 'yes' became the foundation of a story that now touches hearts across the nation.

🔊 You’ll hear:

-How God redeemed unspeakable tragedy for purpose

-Why every life, no matter the circumstances, has value

-How Steventhen met his birth mom 27 years later

-Stories of transformation from his national speaking ministry

-Why rest, family, and faith remain his foundation

👉 Don’t miss this incredible story of hope, healing, and legacy.

🔗 Learn more about Steventhen: steventhen.com and BrokenNotDead.com

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger sit down with longtime sidewalk missionary Vicky Kaseorg—one of the most experienced and effective voices on the frontlines of the pro-life movement. Vicky shares how God called her into sidewalk outreach, what she says to moms in the moments that matter, and stories of heartbreak and hope from the abortion centers of America.

Inside this episode:

💡 Interested in sidewalk outreach or becoming a House of Refuge church?

🙏 Set your alarm for 9:29 to pray daily for an end to abortion.

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🎙️ In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger sit down with Ben Zeisloft—Communications Director for the Foundation to Abolish Abortion (FAA) and author of the new book Forsakers of the Fatherless.

Together, they tackle tough questions:

Why are many "pro-life" lawmakers blocking real abortion bans?

What is the difference between incrementalism and abolition?

How can the Church rise up with biblical conviction instead of political pragmatism?

And what role do abortion pills play in this next chapter of the battle?

Ben shares his personal story, gives powerful legislative insights, and calls the Church to reject compromise and embrace God’s call to justice. If you care about ending abortion and seeing the Church lead the way, this episode is for you.

📕 Pre-order Ben’s book: https://faa.life