The LifeCast

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The LifeCast is a podcast full of hope and encouragement, designed to keep you informed on important life-affirming topics. Hosted by Rich Bennett, president of Life Network, each episode features three timely, life-related updates you should know. Then, you’ll hear from pro-life leaders who share insights to help you champion life. Whether your state leans pro-abortion or pro-life, The LifeCast encourages, equips, and inspires you with practical ways to value life in your community.

  1. 5D AGO

    Episode 39-The ProLife Doc: Abortion Pill Reversal and the Sanctity of Life with Dr. William Lile

    Description:  In a culture filled with confusion and fear, what does the science actually say about abortion and abortion pill reversal? Dr. William Lile—the “ProLife Doc”—joins Rich on The LifeCast to bring medical clarity and gospel hope to one of today’s most critical conversations. Dr. Lile shares the emotional journey of purchasing what was once the largest abortion clinic in Pensacola, Florida, and transforming it into a life-affirming practice committed to caring for women and protecting preborn babies. Drawing on decades of experience, he explains the science behind abortion pill reversal and challenges pastors to speak boldly about the sanctity of life with both compassion and truth. This episode is a compelling reminder that empowered education, love, and faith can bring healing, restoration, and courage to choose life. Resources:  ProLife Doc WebsiteProLife Doc CurriculumSanctity of Human Life VideosHeartbeat InternationalLife NetworkVolunteer at Life NetworkBecome a Life Network Partner for Life Sponsor 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 #DrWilliamLile #ProLifeDoc #OBGYN #AbortionPillReversal #ProLife #HumanRights #ChooseLife #LifeIsSacred #LightOvercomesDarkness #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send us a text

    41 min

  2. 12/16/2025

    Episode 38-When Love Wins: Musician Mark Schultz’s Adoption Story

    Love wins—and Mark Schultz’s story is proof. After recently speaking at the Life Network Gala, Mark joins Rich Bennett for a heartfelt conversation about his adoption and the loving, courageous choice his birth mom made for him. Mark reflects on how pregnancy centers step into the chaos of a crisis moment and offer women and men the hope, peace, and support they need to choose life. He shares how he came to see his birth mother as a hero—and how pregnancy centers often become champions for heroes just like her. Mark also talks about the music he’s currently working on and how his faith and adoption story shape the “story-songs” he writes. This episode highlights the life-changing impact of compassion, presence, and the belief that love wins. Resources:  Mark Schultz's WebsiteWalk Her Home (song) by Mark SchultzHe’s My Son (song) by Mark SchultzEverything To Me (song) by Mark SchultzMark Schultz Tour DatesHelp twice as many moms and babies with the Life Network Matching GrantLife NetworkVolunteer at Life NetworkBecome a Life Network Partner for LifeEpisode 21-Fighting for the Most Vulnerable with guest Frank PavoneSponsor 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 #MarkSchultz #ChristianMusic #Music #Adoption #ProLife #HumanRights #ChooseLife #LifeIsSacred #LightOvercomesDarkness #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send us a text

    45 min

  3. 12/02/2025

    Episode 37-When Medicine Meets Morality: An OB/GYN on Life and Abortion with Dr. Kevin Weary

    What do medical professionals really think about life and abortion? Today, Rich Bennett is joined by Dr. Kevin Weary, a Board-Certified OB/GYN who has delivered over 9,000 babies, and served as medical director and longtime board member at Life Network. Dr. Weary points out a troubling hypocrisy in our system: we perform medical procedures on babies in the womb and treat them as patients, yet some states, including Colorado, allow abortion up to birth—effectively treating those same preborn children as though they aren’t patients at all. He also addresses safety concerns surrounding the abortion pill and tackles major questions, like whether abortion is ever medically necessary after viability and whether pro-abortion laws are required in cases such as ectopic pregnancy. This is a thoughtful, truth-filled conversation you won’t want to miss. Resources:  Life Network Eastside Location Open House - Thursday, Dec 11 3-6:30pmHelp twice as many moms and babies with the Life Network Matching GrantLife NetworkVolunteer at Life NetworkBecome a Life Network Partner for LifeBoulder Women’s Health Rally - December 9, 2025Sponsor 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 #DrKevinWeary #OBGYN #ProLife #HumanRights #ChooseLife #LifeIsSacred #LightOvercomesDarkness #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send us a text

    44 min

  4. 11/18/2025

    Episode 36-The Heart Behind Life Network’s Motherhood Program with Shelly Busby

    When a mom feels seen, supported, and loved, it doesn’t just change her story—it can change her baby’s future. In this episode, Rich opens with updates on a major Supreme Court case impacting nonprofit centers, a recent pro-life rally in Boulder, and the weekly Story of Hope. He then welcomes Shelly Busby, Parenting Program Director at Life Network, for a conversation about how the Motherhood Program equips women to step confidently into motherhood while experiencing the love of Christ. Shelly shares how one-on-one coaching and the Baby Boutique meet both emotional and practical needs for moms. She also tells a powerful story of a mother whose life—and her child’s—was transformed through consistent, Christ-centered support. Together, they highlight how the program ultimately offers something deeper than resources: the lasting hope of the Gospel. Resources:  Help twice as many moms and babies with the Life Network Matching GrantLife Network’s Parenting ProgramEpisode 7-Encouragement for Life: A Former Abortionist’s Inspiring Journey with Dr. Catherine WheelerLife NetworkVolunteer at Life NetworkBecome a Life Network Partner for LifeBoulder Women’s Health Rally - December 9, 2025Sponsor 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 #ShellyBusby #Moms #Motherhood #Pregnancy #Family #ProLife #HumanRights #ChooseLife #LifeIsSacred #LightOvercomesDarkness #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send us a text

    41 min

  5. 11/04/2025

    Episode 35-God’s Glory in Every Life: Jared Anderson’s Journey with Friends of Club 21

    What if a community often underestimated could show us the true meaning of joy, purpose, and celebration? That’s exactly what the Down syndrome community does every day—and Jared Anderson is shining a spotlight on it. Worship leader and singer-songwriter Jared Anderson (Great I Am, Amazed) shares how his passion for this community inspired Christmas This Year, a joyful variety show celebrating the God-given gifts and dignity of every performer. As Executive Director of Friends of Club 21, he discusses supporting these families year-round, shifting cultural perceptions, the choir’s recent performance at a national pro-life event in Washington, D.C., and the importance of honoring every life as a gift from God. Resources: Christmas This Year - Get Your Tickets! (Livestream Tickets available as well)  Friends of Club 21 Facebook - Friends of Club 21 Instagram - Friends of Club 21 Great I Am (New Life Worship) Life Network Bridges of Hope Volunteer at Life Network Become a Life Network Partner for Life Sponsor 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. “Great I Am” Acknowledgement: Written by Jared Anderson ©2011 Integrity Worship Music (ASCAP) (Administered at CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excising the Uk and Europe which is adm by Integrity Music). Arrangement/Orchestration by Seth Putnam. Hashtags: #TheLifeCast #RichBennett #LifeNetwork #JaredAnderson #GreatIAm #ChristmasThisYear #FriendsofClub21 #DownSyndrome #ProLife #HumanRights #ChooseLife #LifeIsSacred #LightOvercomesDarkness #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send us a text

    38 min

  6. 10/21/2025

    Episode 34–Inside Save the Storks: Real Stories of Courage and Compassion with Diane Ferraro

    What if your life began with one brave choice? In this episode, Rich Bennett talks with Diane Ferraro, author and CEO of Save the Storks, whose courageous birth mom chose life and adoption over abortion. Now Diane leads a movement helping women across America find hope through pregnancy resource centers and mobile medical clinics. She shares stories of lives saved—including women trafficked through strip clubs—and how Save the Storks equips centers to meet women where they are, even as abortion laws differ by state. This is a powerful conversation about courage, compassion, and the freedom to choose life. Resources: Save the Storks The LifeCast Episode 28 with Nurse Erin Mace Life Network Bridges of Hope Volunteer at Life Network Become 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 #DianeFerraro #SaveTheStorks #HerChoiceToHeal #ProLife #HumanRights #ChooseLife #LifeIsSacred #LightOvercomesDarkness #EveryLifeIsAMasterpiece #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send us a text

    46 min

  7. 10/07/2025

    Episode 33-Business as Ministry: Taking a Bold Stand for Valuing Life with Michael O'Malley

    “If we believe life is worth protecting, then it’s worth protecting from the start to the finish.” -Michael O’Malley Michael O’Malley—a husband, father, veteran, the owner of Petrali Roofing, and founder of The Abide Project—joins Rich Bennett on The LifeCast to discuss how his military experiences shaped his convictions about courage, leadership, and the value of life. He also shares reflections on the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, the importance of standing firm in one’s convictions, and why business owners must courageously invest in what matters to the Lord, boldly living out their faith as “a city on a hill” shining light into the darkness. *Listener discretion is advised: This episode contains discussion of graphic content. Resources: Petrali Roofing It's Better to Build Boys than Mend Men by Truett Cathy Life Network Bridges of Hope Volunteer at Life Network Become 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 #MichaelOMalley #ProLife #HumanRights #ChooseLife #LifeIsSacred #LightOvercomesDarkness #EveryLifeIsAMasterpiece #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send us a text

    38 min

  8. 09/23/2025

    Episode 32-Changing Hearts and Minds on Abortion with Megan Almon

    Speaking up for the voiceless isn’t easy—but it’s essential. In this episode of The LifeCast, host Rich Bennett welcomes Megan Almon—an award-winning journalist turned Christian apologist with more than a decade of experience speaking on bioethics and cultural issues. Megan equips listeners to confidently advocate for the preborn, gently correct common cultural lies with moral clarity, and ask clarifying questions that open doors for meaningful, grace-filled conversations. Through powerful stories of changed minds and hearts, she shares why younger generations are increasingly pro-life and how parents can prepare their children to engage these critical issues with both truth and compassion. National Life Chain on Oct. 5 - FIND ONE NEAR YOU: https://www.lifechain.org/ Megan Almon: https://meganalmon.com/ The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture by Scott Klusendorf: https://a.co/d/1xveCQr Stand to Reason: https://www.str.org/ Apologetics, Inc.: https://apologetics.org/ The MAVEN Parent Podcast: https://equip.maventruth.com/podcasts/the-maven-parent-podcast Life Network: https://www.elifenetwork.com/ Bridges of Hope: https://elifenetwork.com/outreaches/bridges-of-hope/ Life Network 2025 Gala: https://elifenetwork.com/gala25/ Volunteer at Life Network: https://elifenetwork.com/get-involved/volunteer/ Become a Life Network Partner for Life: https://www.elifenetwork.com/give-monthly/  Sponsor 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 #MeganAlmon #Apologetics #Morality #ProLife #HumanRights #ChooseLife #LifeIsSacred #LightOvercomesDarkness #EveryLifeIsAMasterpiece #ProLifeGeneration #DefendLife #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send us a text

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The LifeCast is a podcast full of hope and encouragement, designed to keep you informed on important life-affirming topics. Hosted by Rich Bennett, president of Life Network, each episode features three timely, life-related updates you should know. Then, you’ll hear from pro-life leaders who share insights to help you champion life. Whether your state leans pro-abortion or pro-life, The LifeCast encourages, equips, and inspires you with practical ways to value life in your community.

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