The Good Life

Father Scott Traynor joins the show to share his personal story of being adopted as a child. His story is one of gratitude both toward his birth mother for choosing life and toward his adoptive family for his experiences growing up. Father Scott expresses his compassion for pregnant mothers who feel fear and isolation. In the face of this fear, his message to them is that they are not alone.

MacKenna Greene shares her story of deciding to take the abortion pill while facing an unplanned pregnancy. Regretting her decision, she was directed to a nurse named Chelsea who offered her hope through the abortion pill reversal protocol. Also joining the episode is Kevin Theriot, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, who shares his perspective on a Colorado law making the abortion pill reversal protocol illegal.

Deacon Thane Barnier joins the show to tell how he went from “I can’t tell other people what to do” to a pro-life advocate. Infertility, miscarriage and tragedy caused Deacon Thane to consider when life actually begins. His powerful story is a message of truth and love for those struggling with the same question and for those who’ve experienced loss and grief.

Amanda Schleich joins Chris in the studio to discuss the joys and challenges of being foster parents. They also discuss the movie Sound of Freedom and its portrayal of fostering children. Amanda and her husband’s ‘yes’ to being foster parents is an inspiring story of trust in God and love for children.

Elizabeth Nagel joins the show to share her experience with miscarriage. In the midst of grief, Elizabeth experienced the love and care of those around her including the work of the Angel Lee Cronin Fund. Throughout the challenges, Elizabeth never lost hope in God’s plan.

Kendall Bailey joins Chris to discuss a difficult but firm choice she made to defer life-saving radiation to treat her cancer while she was pregnant. Kendall gave birth to a daughter and received treatment in the months afterward. Both Kendall and her daughter are living full-flourishing lives today.