LifeBeat Archives



March 1, 2008 - Ed Rivet, Legislative Director for Right to Life of Michigan, discusses how legislative efforts to legalize killing human embryos for research in Michigan have failed and how new efforts are being made using a ballot initiative petition drive. He also talks about Right to Life of Michigan's upcoming Legislative Day. To listen, click here.

February 23, 2008 - Ed Rivet, Legislative Director for Right to Life of Michigan, discusses legislation to ban partial-birth abortion in Michigan and why this legislation is important. He also talks about legislation which would strengthen Michigan's parental consent legislation by preventing judge-shopping for parental consent waivers. To listen, click here.

February 16, 2008 - Saralee Howard, the director of the Shared Pregnancy crisis pregnancy center, discusses her experience writing the life stories of individuals who are terminally ill and how these experiences relate to her belief about the preciousness of all human life. To listen, click here.

February 9, 2008 - Sidewalk counselor Mary Verwys again discusses her prolife ministry at the Omega House and why she believes it is important for there to be prolife ministries next to abortion clinics. To listen, click here .

February 2, 2008 - Sidewalk counselor Mary Verwys talks about her work at the Omega House. The Omega House is a prolife ministry which is located next door to an abortion clinic. To listen, click here.

January 26, 2008 - Carrie Gordon Earll, senior director of issue analysis for Focus on the Family, discusses some of the lies about abortion that many in our society believe. She also discusses how churches can reach out to women who have had abortions. To listen, click here.

January 19, 2008 - Carrie Gordon Earll, senior director of issues analysis at Focus on the Family, discusses how churches can share the prolife message. She also discusses how most Americans don't understand what Roe v. Wade actually did. To listen, click here .

January 12, 2008 - Carrie Gordon Earll, senior director of issues analysis at Focus on the Family, discusses Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, its importance and what churches can do. To listen, click here.

January 5, 2008 - Barbara Listing, president of Right to Life of Michigan, discusses what prolifers in Michigan should be aware of in 2008. A petition drive to legalize the cloning and killing of human embryos could begin collecting signatures in the near future. To listen, click here .

December 29, 2007 - Barbara Listing, president of Right to Life of Michigan, looks back at what has happened with prolife issues in Michigan over the last year. To listen, click here.

December 22, 2007 - Michelle Burke, field representative for Right to Life of Michigan, shares about the March for Life and bus trips leaving Michigan for this annual event in January. To listen, click here .

December 15, 2007 - Wesley Smith talks again about human cloning and the hubris of some scientists who believe they have a right to cloning. He also discusses what happens when society begins down the slippery slope on bio-ethical issues. To listen, click here.

December 8, 2007 - Wesley Smith again discusses human cloning for research and the dangers of a society which doesn't recognize the intrinsic value of human life. To listen, click here.

December 1, 2007 - Wesley Smith again discusses human cloning and the difficulties researchers have obtaining eggs. He also talks about how obtaining human eggs can endanger the health of women. To listen, click here .

November 24, 2007 - Wesley Smith talks about human cloning and attempts by researchers in Britain to create cloned human embryos using eggs from animals. Some researchers want to use animal eggs in attempts to created cloned human embryos because human eggs are difficult to obtain. To listen, click here . 

November 17, 2007 - Deb Peters, director of embryo services at Bethany Christian Services, discusses embryo adoption. Human embryos who have been frozen at in-vitro fertilization clinics can be adopted by couples looking to adopt. To listen, click here.

November 10, 2007 - Kris Faasse, director of adoption services at Bethany Christian Services, talks about the process of adoption and what services her organization provides to women looking to place a child for adoption and couples looking to adopt. To listen, click here.

November 3, 2007 - Kris Faasse, director of adoption services at Bethany Christian Services, discusses the various kinds of adoption and some incorrect perceptions people can have about adoption. To listen, click here .

October 20, 2007 - Mary Verwys, a sidewalk counselor from Grand Rapids, talks about the dangers to women who have abortions and how sidewalk counselors love both the woman and her child. To listen, click here . 

October 13, 2007 - Mary Verwys, a sidewalk counselor from Grand Rapids, discusses what sidewalk counselors do and what is the most difficult thing for sidewalk counselors. To listen, click here .

October 6, 2007 - Denise Burke, Vice-President of American United for Life, discusses prolife legislation and explains why her organization ranked Michigan as the #1 state for defending life. To listen, click here.

September 29, 2007 - Dr. Daniel Pepin talks about why the public hears so much about embryonic stem cell research when those stem cells aren't working. Embryonic stem cells don't help patients, they help patents. To listen, click here .

September 22, 2007 - Dr. Daniel Pepin discusses how the public has become confused on stem cell research and shares how even some proponents of embryonic stem cell research are backing away from some of the original hyped claims. To listen, click here.

September 15, 2007 - Dr. Daniel Pepin talks about some facts and fiction regarding stem cell research. He also discusses why there are so many incorrect beliefs about stem cell research. To listen, click here.

September 1, 2007 - Photojournalist Michael Clancy again discusses the photograph he took of Samuel Armas, a 21-week unborn child, holding the hand of the surgeon who was operating on him while in the womb. He also discusses where this photograph has been featured. To listen, click here . 

August 25, 2007 - Photojournalist Michael Clancy discusses the famous picture he took of baby Samuel Armas (an unborn child at 21 weeks) holding the hand of the surgeon who was operating on him in the womb. He also talks about how taking this picture and viewing Samuel's in-utero surgery changed how he thought about abortion. To listen, click here . 

August 18, 2007 - Brittany Millan, Right to Life of Michigan's Oratory Contest winner, talks about her experience in the oratory contest, her speech and importance of young people speaking up for life. To listen, click here . 

August 11, 2007 - Pamela Sherstad, Director of Public Information for Right to Life of Michigan, talks about some of the reasons why women have abortion. She also talks about what Right to Life of Michigan is doing to reach out to women considering abortion. To listen, click here.

August 4, 2007 - Pamela Sherstad, Director of Public Information for Right to Life of Michigan, discusses the recently released Michigan abortion statistics for 2006. She also talks about the importance of reaching out and providing help and encouragement to women who are pregnant. To listen, click here .

July 28, 2007 - Musician and songwriter Larry Hover discusses his song "Celebrate that Baby." The song is designed to celebrate human life, born and unborn. The proceeds from the sale of this prolife song will be donated to Right to Life of Michigan. To listen, click here .

July 21, 2007 - Amanda Peterman, Life Media Project Coordinator for Right to Life of Michigan, discusses Right to Life of Michigan's online efforts to educate the public about prolife issues and reach out to women in unplanned pregnancies.  To listen, click here .

July 14, 2007 - Amanda Peterman, Life Media Project Coordinator for Right to Life of Michigan, discusses Right to Life of Michigan's educational prolife work through media. Broadcast television, radio, print and internet advertisements have been used to spread the prolife message throughout Michigan. To listen, click here.

July 7, 2007 - Ed Rivet, Legislative Director for Right to Life of Michigan, discusses the Legal Birth Definition Act and provides an update on what is happening with this legislation. This legislation would prohibit partial-birth abortion in Michigan but was unfortunately recently ruled unconstitutional by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. To listen, click here.

June 9, 2007 - Ed Rivet, legislative director for Right to Life of Michigan, discusses anti-life legislation introduced in Lansing to legalize the creation and destruction of cloned human embryos. Ed also discusses how information about where women can obtain free ultrasounds is now on the state of Michigan's web site. To listen, click here.

June 2, 2007 – Ed Rivet, legislative director for Right to Life of Michigan, talks about prolife legislation which has been introduced in the Michigan legislature, including the Citizen Accountability Act. To listen, click here.

May 26, 2007 - Clarke Forsythe, President of Americans United for Life, talks about why the recent Supreme Court ruling on partial-birth abortion was different than a past ruling by the court on this issue. He also talks about how states can now pass new prohibitions on partial-birth abortion. To listen, click here.

May 19, 2007 - Clarke Forsythe, President of Americans United for Life, again discusses the recent ruling on partial-birth abortion by the U.S. Supreme Court. This ruling implies that states may have greater room to pass legislation which limits abortion. To listen, click here.

May 12, 2007 - Clarke Forsythe, President of Americans United for Life, discusses the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on the federal ban on partial-birth abortion. In a 5-4 decision, the court upheld the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003. To listen, click here.

May 5, 2007 - Lauren Migliore, President of Students for Life of Michigan, talks about her organization, their goals and what they're working on. Students for Life of Michigan work to make sure the prolife message is heard on college campuses because a large number of abortions are performed on college-aged women. To listen, click here.

April 28, 2007 - Richard Doerflinger, Deputy Director of the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, discusses how inefficient human cloning for research is. He also talks about how states should focus their attention on adult stem cell research. To listen, click here.

April 21, 2007 - Richard Doerflinger, Deputy Director of the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, talks about why proponents of embryonic stem cell research promise cures when no one is anywhere being treated with embryonic stem cells. He also discusses human cloning for research. To listen, click here.

April 14, 2007 - Richard Doerflinger, Deputy Director of the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, talks about embryonic stem cell research and what the debate is really about. He also discusses the problem with the utilitarian ethic which underlies embryonic stem cell research. To listen, click here.

March 24, 2007 - Dr. Richard Land, President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, talks about when life human life begins. A new, unique human life begins at conception. He also discusses how every human being has a right to life. To listen, click here.

March 17, 2007 - Dr. Richard Land, President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, talks about embryonic stem cell research. He also discusses how prolifers can reach out to women who have had abortions. To listen, click here.

March 10, 2007 - Dr. Richard Land, President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, discusses how the prolife movement is changing hearts and minds. He also talks about the future of the federal Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act and what churches can do to stop abortion. To listen, click here.

March 3, 2007 - Dr. Alveda King, Director of African American Outreach for Gospel of Life, speaks again about how abortion has affected the African-American community. To listen, click here.

February 24, 2007 - Dr. Alveda King, Director of African American Outreach for Gospel of Life, speaks about her personal experience with abortion. To listen, click here.

February 17, 2007 - Georgette Forney of the Silent No More Awareness campaign talks about how abortion often comes with aftereffects. Too often women choose abortion because they feel they have no other choice. To listen, click here.

February 10, 2007 - Georgette Forney of the Silent No More Awareness campaign speaks about her experience at the March for Life. Georgette also talks about how pro-choice advocates react to the Silent No More Awareness Campaign. To listen, click here.

February 3, 2007 - Georgette Forney of the Silent No More Awareness Campaign talks about the Silent No More Awareness Campaign, its activities and its goals. Women involved with Silent No More share their experience with abortion and its aftermath. To listen, click here.

January 27, 2007 - Father John Riccardo again talks about how churches can share the prolife message and reach out to women who've had abortions. Father John also discusses the importance of talking about abortion calmly and educating others. To listen, click here.

January 20, 2007 - Father John Riccardo discusses the importance of Sanctity of Human Life Sunday and what effect 34 years of legalized abortion have had on our nation. To listen, click here.

January 13, 2007 - Wesley Smith talks about some of the misinformation which surrounds what a human embryo is and why this misinformation exists. He also discusses futile care theory and the importance of fighting against it. To listen, click here.

January 6, 2007 - Wesley Smith discusses the passing of Amendment 2 in Missouri. He also shares how some in the biotech industry have provided large amounts of money to push the propanganda that states need to have embryonic stem cell research and human cloning for research. To listen, click here.

December 30, 2006 - Wesley Smith discusses what happened in bio-ethical issues in 2006. Wesley also talks about the parole of Jack Kevorkian. Jack Kevorkian assisted in the suicides of at least 130 people, many of whom weren't terminally ill and some of whom weren't even sick. To listen, click here.

December 23, 2006 - Barbara Listing, President of Right to Life of Michigan, discusses what Right to Life of Michigan will be planning for in 2007.  She also talks about what would happen in Michigan if Roe v. Wade were overturned.  To listen, click here.

December 16, 2006 - Barbara Listing, President of Right to Life of Michigan, shares how Michigan was declared the #1 state for defending life with prolife legislation.  She also talks about some legislation which has passed in the last year and the various ways Right to Life of Michigan reaches out to women.  To listen, click here.

December 9, 2006 - Suanne Thompson, legislative liaison for Right to Life of Michigan, talks about the Coercive Abortion Prevention Act.  This group of bills hopes to prevent women in Michigan from being coerced into an abortion.  To listen, click here.

December 2, 2006 - Kelley Wilson, communications director for Grand Rapids Right to Life, talks about the March for Life and the bus trips which are leaving Michigan to attend the March for Life.  To listen, click here.

October 14, 2006 - Bishop Carlson from the Diocese of Saginaw talks about the importance of voting.  Voters have a responsibility to consider moral issues like abortion when voting.  To listen, click here. 

October 7, 2006 - Serrin Foster, President of Feminists for Life, speaks about how the original American feminists, who opposed abortion, differed from later feminists who worked to legalize abortion. Early feminists promoted the rights of all, including the unborn. To listen, click here.

September 30, 2006 - Serrin Foster, President of Feminists for Life, discusses prolife legislation which has passed in Michigan and has been proposed at the national level to help pregnant women in college choose life and continue their education. To listen, click here.

September 23, 2006 - Serrin Foster, President of Feminists for Life, talks about her organization and legislation in Michigan to prevent women from being coerced into abortion. Feminists for Life continues the tradition of the early feminists like Susan B. Anthony who opposed abortion. To listen, click here.

September 16, 2006 - Bryan Kemper, director of Stand True, talks about what young people can do to further the prolife movement. Bryan also discusses about personhood redefined and the different times when personhood has been taken away from certain groups of human beings. To listen, click here.

September 9, 2006 - Bryan Kemper, director of Stand True, discusses his organization, what they do and why reaching young people with the prolife message is so important. Young people need to stand up and make a difference for their generation. To listen, click here.

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