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EP085: Bree SolstadMoney, power, success. Bree Solstad was entrenched in the porn industry as a producer and actress – but a dramatic encounter with Catholicism transformed her life. Bree shares her incredible conversion journey with Erika and explains why no one is too far gone for the Lord’s mercy. Her story of a soul pierced by truth’s beauty encourages hope in a culture lost in the exploitation of sexuality. Note: This episode contains discussion of themes that may not be ...

EP084: Keara Burke“Your child will be born in terrible pain. This will put your fertility at risk. Abortion is the compassionate response.” This is the advice most frequently given to parents when they receive a life-limiting fetal diagnosis like Trisomy 18 or anencephaly for their baby. But is fear and death the only answer? Keara Burke lived through this experience when her son Rory was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 in utero – her story proves firsthand that life-affirming and beautif...

EP083: Dr. Quentin Van MeterIt’s a tough time to be a kid. Doctors and counselors are pressuring children to irreversibly change their bodies in the name of “identity,” while parents are coerced to play along with a fantasy or risk losing their child.What ever happened to the adolescent experience?Dr. Quentin Van Meter has seen it all as a pediatrician and joins Erika to break down why “gender medicine” doesn’t follow science or medicine.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebo...

EP082: John Bursch Kindergartners are being asked to proclaim their sexual identity. Vatican documents are full of unclear language on human sexuality. Where does a Catholic stand in the midst of the mass confusion of gender ideology – especially when vulnerable children are at risk? Alliance Defending Freedom’s John Bursch sheds light on the ideology’s origins and where society is heading. BONUS: John discusses his experience arguing the infamous Obergefell v. Hodges case...

EP081: Samantha PovlockShould women stay at home with their kids? What are we to think of working moms?Disagreement over the role of women in society is at the forefront of many conversations today. Women are pitted against men in a constant competition, but on both sides of the political aisle, there’s a tendency to reduce femininity and motherhood to a narrow set of requirements. In this episode, Erika meets with Samantha Povlock, founder of FemCatholic, to delve into the Catholic und...

EP080: Brad WilcoxDoes marriage spell the end of personal freedom and happiness? Are most married couples fated to end up divorced and jaded? Our cultural elites paint a picture of marriage that is largely negative and unfulfilling, but is that reality? In this episode, sociologist and author Brad Wilcox shares the eye-opening facts that the elites aren’t telling you about the success of marriage and family life. Brad and Erika dive right into the leading myths and struggles th...