Straight Talk on Life Issues

Around the world children are being exploited and it is our duty to protect them. Join Brad and Victor as well as expert guests Katie Fetzer and Jen Guthrie to learn what you can do to protect these children. Trusted, safe adults need to know the warning signs and what to do to ensure that they prevent child exploitation. Join us for this critical conversation on Straight Talk on Life Issues.

Children across America are in dire need of a loving family. Jessica Bates is a devout Christian and mother who wanted to adopt a child into her loving family. Shockingly, she was discriminated against for her faith. The state of Oregon rejected her application to adopt because of her Christian views regarding gender and sexuality. Join us as we speak with Jessica and her attorney Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse about the discrimination she experienced.

Abortion leaves a wake of destruction in its path. Men, women, and families around the world suffer in silence from the trauma of a past abortion. They do not have to suffer alone. There is hope. This week Brad and Victor are joined by Sheila Harper, Beth Burris, and Sonya Wiley as they share their testimonies and personal experience healing from abortion, and helping others heal as well.

When a woman finds out that she is facing an unplanned pregnancy, she needs compassion, hope, and accurate information. Pro-life maternity hopes provide just that. Brad and Victor are joined this week by Gina Tomes, Faith Cintron, and Gina Tijerina as they discuss the importance of pro-life maternity homes and their tremendous value to the women and children that they serve. Join us for this special episode of Straight Talk on Life Issues.

Some of the greatest advocates for life are those who share a story of redemption. From former abortionists turned activists for life to women and men who have had abortions or participated in abortions, there is no one beyond redemption. This week Brad and Victor are joined by Josh Sorth and Dr. Kathi Aultman as they discuss their powerful redemption stories and how they fight for life in an encouraging reminder that it is never too late to join the right side.

Individuals who have down syndrome are often the target of abortionists looking to kill them just because they are unique. Down syndrome is not a curse. People with down syndrome deserve the same love and respect as anyone else and they should be protected from the evils of abortion. Brad and Victor are joined by Matthew Schwab, Judie Hockel, and Christi Hockel-Davenport to discuss the blessings of down syndrome. Join us for this heart-warming and eye-opening episode of Straight Talk on Life Issues.

Education is the foundation of the pro-life movement. As our adversaries’ campaign off the back of lies, we counter with the truth. In this week’s Straight Talk on Life Issues Brad and Victor discuss with experts Carrie Abbott and Dana Weilbacher the impact that pro-life education has. Join us as we continue to change the hearts and minds of millions of people with the power of pro-life education!

Impacting the next generation is crucial in the fight to protect life. They will be the ones to carry the torch for generations to come so we must reach as many of them as we can with pro-life education. This week Brad and Victor are joined by Sammie Carel and Maison Deschamps, aka pro-life Spiderman. The pair discuss their unique efforts to reach young people and share insights on how we can best do so ourselves.

Euthanasia is becoming an increasingly dangerous threat to life around the world. This week Brad and Victor are joined by Alex Schadenberg, Bobby Schindler, Tyler Dunlop as they share their stories and expertise. Tyler nearly had the Canadian government kill him through their “MAID” program and he shares his powerful story. Together our guests shine an important light on the truth of euthanasia.

For many Americans, the argument for abortion often lands on the topic of rape—shouldn’t abortion be allowed in such difficult situations? In this year’s special programming Brad Mattes answers the concern with a powerful reminder of the value of every human life.

Addressing abortion in cases of rape is an important and sensitive conversation. Brad and Victor are joined by survivors of sexual assault Nancy Kelly and Angela Harders who share their stories as pro-life advocates. All life is worth defending and the testimony of these two guests is a profound reminder of that truth. Join us for this powerful and inciteful conversation on Straight Talk on Life Issues.

Pro-abortion advocates often claim that our planet is facing an existential crisis of overpopulation, and because of that we must allow abortion. That is simply false. Our world is not facing a crisis of overpopulation. In fact, the western world is on the cusp of facing a crisis of underpopulation. Brad and Victor are joined by renowned expert Steven Mosher as they discuss a powerful new resource created by Life Issues Institute debunking the myth of overpopulation.

Pro-abortion advocates will often argue that the unborn are not “really” human. They will argue that the baby is simply the property of the mother. They will say that if you don’t like abortion, then don’t participate in it, but you shouldn’t “impose” your morality on other people. These arguments are very familiar to the trained eye. They are all the same arguments that were made in defense of chattel slavery! Join us this week as we are joined by Nicole C. Mullen and Catherine Davis to discuss these shocking parallels on Straight Talk on Life Issues.

The abortion cartel works tirelessly to hide the ugly truth of their industry. This billion-dollar industry lies to women while protecting and empowering sex traffickers and abusers. Brad and Victor are joined by subject matter experts, Dr. Haywood Robinson, and Ramona Trevino to pull back the curtain and expose the underbelly of the abortion industry. Dr. Robinson was an abortion doctor, and Ramona was a manager at a Planned Parenthood. Listen to their eye-opening accounts in this week’s Straight Talk on Life Issues.

Ultrasound is one of the greatest blessings to the defense of life, a true window to the womb. When women see their precious babies they know the truth, millions of dollars of pro-abortion propaganda melts away. This week Brad and Victor are joined by expert guests, Robyn Blessing, Joanna Cedeno, and Cassandra Tompkins as we share their stories on the impact of ultrasound.

Women who are homeless face higher rates of trauma, unplanned pregnancy, miscarriage, and abortion. Join us to discuss the challenges facing these women, and what is being done to help them. We are joined by Chris Bell, Founder of Good Council Ministry as well as Annette Thomas, a case manager with Good Council Ministry, and Venus Monje who shares her story of homeless pregnancy and how she received support. Learn more about the challenges facing homeless pregnant women, and how you can help. Join us for Straight Talk on Life Issues.

The abortion industry does everything in its power to hide the realities of abortion from women. They downplay the severity of the pain, both emotional and physical that women feel as well as the long-term consequences. If the women considering abortion were told the gruesome truth, many would not proceed- especially when it comes to the now common chemical abortion pill. Join Brad and Victor as they discuss the true impact that abortion has on women as we hear from Wendy Rawls and Karin Barbito in this week’s episode of Straight Talk on Life Issues.

Is abortion really safer than childbirth? Abortion advocates, and even Supreme Court Justices, have cited the claim that abortion is safer than childbirth. It is often used to present abortion as a solution to maternal mortality concerns. Medical experts Dr. Ingrid Skop, Dr. Tara Lee Sanders, and Dr. James Studniki join us to discuss this crucial topic and debunk the false claim. For information and education you can trust, join us for Straight Talk on Life Issues!

Pregnancy centers are the tip of the spear in the pro-life movement. Their contributions to women, their babies, and their communities at large cannot be overstated. This week, Brad and Victor discuss new information released from the Charlotte Lozier Institute showing just how impactful these centers truly are. Expert guests Moira Gaul and Janette Chun expand upon this topic while sharing their personal knowledge and experience. Join us as we highlight pregnancy centers value to women on this week’s Straight Talk on Life Issues.

It’s the best time of the year, join us on Straight Talk on Life Issues for this very special Christmas program! The Christmas story is connected to the pro-life message in a powerful way. Brad and Victor are joined by board certified obstetrician Dr. Anthereca E. Lane, and Rev. Jim Behringer to highlight the wonder of Christmas and the pro-life movement. Join us for this very special episode of Straight Talk on Life Issues.