The LifeCast

Rich Bennett
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The LifeCast, hosted by Rich Bennett, president of Life Network, is a podcast full of hope and encouragement, designed to keep you informed on important life-affirming topics. Each week, Rich sits down with pro-life leaders and voices from the front lines to explore life-affirming issues, share stories of transformation, and highlight meaningful ways individuals and churches can make a difference. The LifeCast exists to inform, encourage, and mobilize listeners to value life in tangible ways.

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode 49-Can the State Force Nonprofits to Betray Their Beliefs? With Jim Sprague & Bryan Neihart

    Can the government force a pro-life pregnancy center to hire staff who oppose its foundational beliefs? In this episode of The LifeCast, Rich Bennett speaks with Jim Sprague, CEO of the Pregnancy Resource Center in Grand Rapids, and Bryan Neihart of Alliance Defending Freedom about a lawsuit challenging a law that could require pro-life organizations to hire employees who oppose their mission and cover abortion in their health insurance plans. Together they unpack the constitutional and cultural implications if the government can compel nonprofits to undermine their own message. This conversation examines a legal battle unfolding right now and what it could mean for conscience rights and religious freedom across the country. Resources:  Pregnancy Resource Center in Grand Rapids, MichiganAlliance Defending FreedomLife NetworkVolunteer at Life NetworkBecome a Life Network Partner for LifeLife Network Thrift StoreBridges of Hope—After Abortion RecoverySponsor Acknowledgment: This episode is made possible in part by Real Estate Photo Pros, providing professional photo, video, and aerial services to real estate agents and homeowners for over 19 years. Learn more at realestatephotopros.com. Hashtags: #TheLifeCast #RichBennett #LifeNetwork #JimSprague #PregnancyResourceCenterGrandRapids #Michigan #Bryan Neihart #ADF #AllianceDefendingFreedom #PregnancyCenter #ProLife #HumanRights #ChooseLife #LifeIsSacred #ProLifeGeneration #LightOvercomesDarkness #DefendLife #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send a text

    29 min

  2. MAR 3

    Episode 48-When Pro-Life Isn’t Partisan: A Conversation with Dr. Tom Perille

    In this powerful episode of The LifeCast, Rich Bennett sits down with Dr. Tom Perille—President of Democrats for Life of Colorado and a retired physician—for a candid and convicting conversation on today’s most pressing life issues. Kicking off with a proposed Senate bill to legalize prostitution, Dr. Perille examines the cultural moment through a whole-life lens. He also shares the life-altering experience that moved him to become an outspoken pro-life advocate after witnessing the devastating reality of a late-term abortion. With clarity and urgency, Dr. Perille calls Americans to become more engaged before we lose both our moral compass and our compassion. This is a sobering, thought-provoking episode that asks: What kind of nation do we want to be? This is a conversation you don’t want to miss!  Resources:  Democrats for Life of ColoradoDemocrats for Life of AmericaDecriminalize Adult Commercial Sexual Activity (SB26-097)AAPLOGAAPLOG ColoradoLife NetworkVolunteer at Life NetworkBecome a Life Network Partner for LifeBridges of Hope Sponsor Acknowledgment: This episode is made possible in part by Christian Brothers Automotive in Rockrimmon, trusted by customers in Colorado Springs and Briargate for friendly, professional car care. Learn more at https://www.cbac.com/rockrimmon/.  Hashtags: #TheLifeCast #RichBennett #LifeNetwork #DrTomPerille #DemocratsForLife #DemocratsForLifeOfColorado #ProLife #HumanRights #ChooseLife #LifeIsSacred #LightOvercomesDarkness #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send a text

    33 min

  3. FEB 24

    Episode 47-Bridging the Gap Between Lawmakers and Pregnancy Centers with Leticia Higdon

    From advocacy to education, COPCA is changing how leaders understand pregnancy center care. In this episode of The LifeCast, Rich Bennett sits down with Leticia Higdon, Executive Director of the Colorado Pregnancy Care Alliance, to talk about the role pregnancy centers play across the state—and why so many people misunderstand them. Leticia shares how COPCA works to protect and support these centers while also serving as a bridge between lawmakers and the real services offered to women and families. From counseling and medical care to ongoing material support—all provided completely free—she explains what actually happens inside a pregnancy center. This conversation invites listeners to look beyond assumptions and see the work firsthand. Resources:  Colorado Pregnancy Care AllianceLife NetworkVolunteer at Life NetworkBecome a Life Network Partner for LifeLife Network Thrift StoreBridges of Hope—After Abortion RecoverySponsor Acknowledgment: This episode is made possible in part by Real Estate Photo Pros, providing professional photo, video, and aerial services to real estate agents and homeowners for over 19 years. Learn more at realestatephotopros.com. Hashtags: #TheLifeCast #RichBennett #LifeNetwork #LeticiaHigdon #COPCA #PregnancyCenter #ProLife #HumanRights #ChooseLife #LifeIsSacred #ProLifeGeneration #LightOvercomesDarkness #DefendLife #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send a text

    29 min

  4. FEB 17

    Episode 46-Clarity in the Midst of Crisis with Tracy Gillin

    When truth replaces fear, decisions look different. Rich Bennett talks with Tracy Gillin, Pregnancy Services Director at Life Network, about what she’s seen firsthand serving women in both Texas and Colorado—and why the conversations look different in each state. She shares that there’s a growing number of women requesting the abortion pill, often based on misinformation about their bodies and their baby’s development. They also unpack the myths surrounding adoption and the fears many women carry before ever walking through the door. This episode offers a compassionate look at meeting women where they are while making sure they’re fully informed about their real options. Resources:  Life NetworkVolunteer at Life NetworkBecome a Life Network Partner for LifeBridges of HopeSponsor Acknowledgment: This episode is made possible in part by Christian Brothers Automotive in Rockrimmon, trusted by customers in Colorado Springs and Briargate for friendly, professional car care. Learn more at https://www.cbac.com/rockrimmon/.  Hashtags: #TheLifeCast #RichBennett #LifeNetwork #TracyGillin #PregnancyCenter #Family #ProLife #HumanRights #ChooseLife #LifeIsSacred #LightOvercomesDarkness #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send a text

    30 min

  5. FEB 10

    Episode 45-When “Pro-Choice” Becomes Pro-Abortion at All Costs

    Is the “pro-choice” movement really about choice? Rich Bennett and Hannah Harris unpack a bill moving through Congress that reveals a striking cultural shift—from pro-choice to increasingly pro-abortion. The Pregnant Students’ Rights Act doesn’t restrict abortion access; it expands knowledge by ensuring colleges inform women of all their options—yet it was overwhelmingly opposed by Democrats. Rich and Hannah explore why information itself has become controversial, how media narratives shape public perception, and why offering women real alternatives is now seen as a threat. At the heart of this discussion is a challenge to the culture’s definition of choice: if only one option is promoted, is it really a choice at all? Resources:  Pregnant Students' Rights ActSupporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families ActEpisode 5-Unpacking the Pro-Life Battle in Politics with U.S. Congressman Jeff CrankLife NetworkVolunteer at Life NetworkBecome a Life Network Partner for LifeLife Network Thrift StoreSponsor Acknowledgment: This episode is made possible in part by Real Estate Photo Pros, providing professional photo, video, and aerial services to real estate agents and homeowners for over 19 years. Learn more at realestatephotopros.com. Hashtags: #TheLifeCast #RichBennett #LifeNetwork #HannahHarris #Faith #Christian #ProLife #HumanRights #ChooseLife #LifeIsSacred #LightOvercomesDarkness #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send a text

    31 min

  6. FEB 3

    Episode 44-Clarity in the Chaos: How Early Pregnancy Care Helps Women with Rebecca Stone

    Informed women make empowered decisions—and Early Pregnancy Care is changing outcomes. Rebecca Stone— board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 21 years of experience in women’s health—joins Rich Bennett to share how Life Network’s Early Pregnancy Care program is providing informed, compassionate support to women in crisis pregnancies. Drawing from her clinical experience, Rebecca explains the top dangers of chemical abortion pills, referencing this week’s LifeCast Headline about the recent Senate hearing testimony showing complication rates far higher than what’s listed on the FDA warning label and a lack of medical oversight. She breaks down why claims that these pills are “as safe as Tylenol” are dangerously misleading. Rebecca also shares a powerful story of a woman who entered the clinic abortion-minded but, through the care and education provided by the Early Pregnancy Care program, chose life for her baby. Resources:  Learn more about the Pregnancy Center and the Early Pregnancy Care programLife NetworkVolunteer at Life NetworkBecome a Life Network Partner for LifeSponsor Acknowledgment: This episode is made possible in part by Christian Brothers Automotive in Rockrimmon, trusted by customers in Colorado Springs and Briargate for friendly, professional car care. Learn more at https://www.cbac.com/rockrimmon/.  Hashtags: #TheLifeCast #RichBennett #LifeNetwork #RebeccaStone #Pregnancy #Family #ProLife #HumanRights #ChooseLife #LifeIsSacred #LightOvercomesDarkness #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send a text

    30 min

  7. JAN 27

    Episode 43-Heroes at Home: How Fathers Shape Generations with Andrew Wood

    What does it really mean to be a hero as a father? On this episode of The LifeCast, Rich Bennett is joined by Andrew Wood—pro-life advocate, speaker, husband, author of Hero, Ghost, Villain, and father of six—for a timely conversation on abortion pills being sent into states where they are illegal and the spiritual battle playing out beneath it all. Andrew also challenges men to step up as present, engaged fathers who speak up, lean into responsibility, and refuse to disengage when it’s hard. From practical fatherhood wisdom to a call to walk closely with the Lord, this episode emphasizes the legacy men leave behind—and how presence and discipleship impacts generations to come. Resources:  Hero, Ghost, Villain: A Guide for Imperfect Dads who want to Grow, Lead, and Love Well by Andrew WoodAHW Ministry AdvisorsAndrew Wood on FacebookAndrew Wood on LinkTreeLife NetworkVolunteer at Life NetworkBecome a Life Network Partner for LifeLife Network Thrift StoreSponsor Acknowledgment: This episode is made possible in part by Real Estate Photo Pros, providing professional photo, video, and aerial services to real estate agents and homeowners for over 19 years. Learn more at realestatephotopros.com. Hashtags: #TheLifeCast #RichBennett #LifeNetwork #AndrewWood #AbortionPillReversal #Fatherhood #Fathers #Faith #Christian #ProLife #HumanRights #ChooseLife #LifeIsSacred #LightOvercomesDarkness #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send a text

    28 min

  8. JAN 20

    Episode 42-When the Church Speaks Boldly: Andrew Wood on Life, Truth, and the Gospel

    The most vulnerable among us don’t need the Church on the sidelines—they need it in the driver’s seat. On this episode of The LifeCast, Rich Bennett is joined by Andrew Wood, a passionate pro-life and fatherhood advocate, speaker, author, husband and father of six, and the former Director of Church Outreach for Care Net. Together, they address the recent legal change in Colorado that overturned the state’s ban on abortion pill reversal. They also discuss how the Church must step into its role as the leading voice for life. Andrew challenges pastors and congregations not to sit on the sidelines, but to actively defend the most vulnerable and reflect the image of God in how they respond. This conversation offers practical, hope-filled ways churches can create safe spaces of care so that families in crisis run to the Church—not away from it. Resources:  Andrew Wood on FacebookHero, Ghost, Villain: A Guide for Imperfect Dads who want to Grow, Lead, and Love Well by Andrew WoodAndrew Wood on LinkTreeLife NetworkVolunteer at Life NetworkBecome a Life Network Partner for Life Sponsor Acknowledgment: This episode is made possible in part by Christian Brothers Automotive in Rockrimmon, trusted by customers in Colorado Springs and Briargate for friendly, professional car care. Learn more at https://www.cbac.com/rockrimmon/.  Hashtags: #TheLifeCast #RichBennett #LifeNetwork #AndrewWood #AbortionPillReversal #Church #Faith #Christian #ProLife #HumanRights #ChooseLife #LifeIsSacred #LightOvercomesDarkness #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send a text

    29 min
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The LifeCast, hosted by Rich Bennett, president of Life Network, is a podcast full of hope and encouragement, designed to keep you informed on important life-affirming topics. Each week, Rich sits down with pro-life leaders and voices from the front lines to explore life-affirming issues, share stories of transformation, and highlight meaningful ways individuals and churches can make a difference. The LifeCast exists to inform, encourage, and mobilize listeners to value life in tangible ways.

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  • Creator
    Rich Bennett
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The LifeCast
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