Ladies of LifeSite
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsJoin us every week as we discuss being wives, moms, sisters, and daughters in light of today’s current events.
We will address the raw questions and situations head on from our unique perspectives - like how to handle vaccinating and masking our kids, the work-mom-life balance, protecting our children’s innocence, facing the loss of a child, and much more.
We hope that you will be inspired and spiritually strengthened through this podcast and share it with a friend, mother, sister, or daughter in your life.
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Priest shows how Catholic social teaching can defend society from LGBT onslaught
June 13, 2022 18:15 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBFr. Jeffrey Kirby explains on this week's Ladies of LifeSite how Catholics can use Church teaching to respond to the LGBT infiltration of society and culture. Buy Fr. Kirby's new book here: Sanctify Them in Truth: How the Church's Social Doctrine Addresses the Issues of Our Time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mom of 13 explains why homeschooling is best for raising children in the faith
June 06, 2022 20:51 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBStella returns on this week's Ladies of LifeSite to interview Jade Nikolai, an American mother of 13 children, about her experience with homeschooling and why she believes more parents should do it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pro-life activist shares journey from 'traumatic' abortion experience to embracing Christ
May 31, 2022 15:47 - 23 minutes - 18.4 MBThis week's Ladies of LifeSite guest is Pamela Whitehead, executive director of Pro-Love Ministries. Stella is off today, so LifeSite journalist and editor Claire Chretien is filling in as host. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Canceled priest wants to help silenced clergy with new retreat center
May 23, 2022 18:49 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MBFather John Lovell of the Coalition of Canceled Priests joins Stella on this week's Ladies of LifeSite. He shares the group's plans to purchase a retreat house for censored clergy, as well as details about their upcoming conference in Wisconsin. Click here to help the Coalition with their purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pro-life women and Roe v. Wade
May 16, 2022 15:04 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBJoining Stella on this week's Ladies of LifeSite is Claire Chretien, a journalist and editor for LifeSiteNews. Claire describes her pro-life activist background and shares her thoughts on what may happen if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How I came back to Christ after abandoning the Church ft. Amber Rose, The Religious Hippie
May 09, 2022 14:44 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWe're back! LifeSiteNews is proud to present the new host of the Ladies of LifeSite, Stella Moore. She's the marketing coordinator for LifeSiteNews and the social media coordinator for the Coalition for Canceled Priests. Today we're joined by Amber Rose, also known as The Religious Hippie. She shares her story of coming back to the Catholic Church and witnessing to her faith in a secular world. Follow The Religious Hippie: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-catholics-perspect...
Remembering your own needs is key to balancing the expectations of motherhood
February 25, 2022 18:15 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBOn today's episode, Reba and Gillian discuss the best ways to deal with mom guilt and balance all the expectations of motherhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former contemplative sister encourages us to trust in God's plan
January 27, 2022 20:10 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBOn today's episode, Rebekah chats with Stephanie Mader, a former contemplative sister who worked in occupational health before joining LifeSite's marketing team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What will Democrats do if the Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade?
January 20, 2022 21:10 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBLifeSite's own Claire Chretien joins Rebekah on today's episode to discuss the March for Life, the pro-life movement, and the latest Supreme Court developments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lay your expectations at the manger this Christmas
December 23, 2021 20:07 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBThe Ladies of LifeSite are offering Christmas reflections in the latest episode of their podcast. Maddie, Reba, and Lisa each speak about the hope and joy Christ brings, even amid the burdens and sufferings of life. They also meditate on the birth of our Savior and the great expectation Mary must have felt when He was in her womb. We wish you a blessed and joyous Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Advent: A time of penance and simplicity
December 17, 2021 23:55 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBJoin Lisa and Rebekah for this episode with mom & podcaster Angela Erickson. The three women discuss Advent and how to keep things during this busy season simple, yet special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Generosity: 'To whom much is given, much is required'
December 09, 2021 21:08 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBJoin Lisa and Rebekah as they speak with David and Margaret Bereit. They share their story, from finding each other and ways to keep their love alive day-to-day to the founding of 40 Days for Life and continued work in the pro-life mission. The discussion goes even deeper when the topic of generosity begins... Grab a beverage and pop in those headphones! LifeSiteNews just kicked off our end of year Christmas campaign fundraiser, so as we discuss the topic of generosity and giving of our tim...
Everything you need to know about Dobbs v. Jackson
December 02, 2021 13:07 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBIn today’s episode of The Ladies of LifeSite, Lisa and Maddie are joined by Joseph Backholm, Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview and Strategic Engagement at the Family Research Council. Backholm discusses the significant of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and what happens now. Grab your cup of coffee, tea, or beverage of choice and join us for conversation that is sure to educate and inspire! We hope that you will be inspired and spiritually strengthened through this po...
'This is my body:' Embracing the feminine genius
November 18, 2021 21:23 - 45 minutes - 42 MBJoin us as we interview Samantha Stephenson and discuss the roots of the confusion and distortions of truth in our culture when it comes to femininity and motherhood. We discuss contraception, our cultures approach to having children, and how true femininity is suppressed. Listen to this weeks episode to learn how as women we can say yes to God’s purpose for us and unlock the feminine genius. You can learn more about Samantha, listen to her podcast, read her blogs, and order her book when i...
'Total disregard for the exemption process:' Nurse exposes the manipulation from hospital admins
November 05, 2021 18:13 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode, Reba and Maddie are joined by Nurse Dani, a nurse with 20 years experience (16 years in pediatric nursing). She tells her story of standing against the manipulation from the hospital administration to have her get the COVID jab, and why she chose to write a resignation letter instead of an exemption letter. This episode is inspiring, and will leave you feeling encouraged and emboldened to stand for what is right, no matter what. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Abortion: 'the sacrament of the religion of progressivism’ with guest Seth Gruber
October 21, 2021 19:02 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBIn today’s episode of The Ladies of LifeSite, Seth Gruber joins Lisa Stover to discuss the abortion agenda and how it is impacting today's culture. The Ladies of LifeSite is a weekly podcast aimed at providing other likeminded women with the encouragement they need to get through the week while facing the unique challenges of being moms, aunts, sisters, and daughters. To be notified via email when we publish a new episode, click here. You can subscribe to The Ladies of LifeSite on Spotify...
What Abortion Numbers Tell Us About Pro-Life Efforts
October 07, 2021 18:31 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBLisa and Clare are joined by Dr. Michael New, esteemed scholar and writer, to talk about the rise of a pro-life society and the work that still needs to be done. Dr. New takes us through the stats and data that have been released regarding abortion. He also gives insight on the Hyde Amendment and the Supreme Court cases affecting the pre-born. We learned a lot from Dr. New and we know you will too! Here are some articles by Dr. New: New Guttmacher Report Downplays Pro-Life Progress It...
Simple ways to raise pro-life kids (and how to talk to kids about COVID)
September 30, 2021 12:40 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBIn this week’s episode, Maddie and Clare are joined by Leslie Sonnen and Natalie Sonnen. Leslie is LifeSite’s SustainLife Assistant and Natalie is a pro-life warrior of more than 20 years. The ladies dive deep into the challenges of talking to kids about hard topics. They talk about how to talk to kids about abortion, the miracle of life, and today’s insanity. Natalie and Leslie mentioned some great resources on the podcast. Angel in the Waters by Regina Doman and Ben Hatke via Sophia P...
Pregnancy resource centers: the hands and feet of the pro-life movement
September 23, 2021 00:59 - 40 minutes - 55 MBIn this week’s episode, Lisa and Clare are joined by Bryce Asberg, director of the Helping Hands Pregnancy Resource Center in Hillsdale, MI. Bryce takes us through the challenges and triumphs of a pregnancy resource center. As we discussed in last week’s episode, pregnancy resource centers will be busier than ever when Roe v Wade is overturned. We urge you to do what you can to support your local pregnancy resource center. Their needs are endless, and your time, talent, and prayers are need...
Texas Heartbeat Law: Expert lawyer weighs in on what this means for Roe and the Pro-Life movement
September 16, 2021 13:55 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBJoin us this week to learn more about Texas’ heartbeat bill and what it means for the pro-life cause! Lisa and Clare are joined by lawyer Joseph Backholm to discuss Texas’ new bill. Backhom also discusses what we can do to further support and encourage the pro-life movement. The Ladies of LifeSite is a weekly podcast aimed at providing other like minded women with the encouragement they need to get through the week while facing the unique challenges of being moms, aunts, sisters, and daught...
Homeschooling part II: Practical tips, recommendations, and more!
September 10, 2021 00:10 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBIn this week's episode, Rebekah and Maddie's moms come back to share some tangible advice for getting started and answer some of the more daunting questions, including, what is the HSLDA? :) References and links: HSLDA https://hslda.org/ Map of states homeschooling laws https://hslda.org/legal Seton curriculum https://www.setonhome.org/ Catholic Heritage Curricula https://www.chcweb.com/catalog/ Homeschool connection https://homeschoolconnections.com/ Saxon Math https://www.christianb...
Homeschooling: How these moms got started and why they continued (for over 20 years!)
September 02, 2021 14:29 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBMaddie and Reba are joined by their moms to talk about homeschooling. Learn from these seasoned homeschooling moms on why they decided to homeschool their children and how they did it. If you have any questions for Lora and Katherine, we would be happy to pass it along. Email us at [email protected] Click here to receive email updates from the Ladies. We promise not to spam. http://eepurl.com/hr7i_X Have a blessed week! Lots of love, The Ladies P.S. Please note that we are now re...
How to keep your faith, self, and sanity while raising a family
August 24, 2021 20:02 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this week's episode, Lisa and Clare are joined by Debbie Kopp. Debbie is a mother of 10 and an active member in her community. She takes us through the different seasons in life, and talked about the importance of support. She also talked about spiritual direction- its importance, what goes on, and how to find a director. If you have any questions for Debbie, we would be happy to pass it along. Email us at [email protected] Click here to receive email updates from the Ladies. We ...
How do you really support postpartum and pregnant moms?
August 03, 2021 12:46 - 48 minutes - 33 MBLisa's back! All 4 of the ladies are finally back together again and we couldn’t be happier. We caught up with Lisa and talked about the specifics of supporting a postpartum mom. We delve deep into the importance and intentionality of our support. Now it’s your turn! Tell us ways in which you have felt supported by your community and/or ways in which you have supported your community. We want to hear about it and will share in future episodes! To access the favorites questionnaire we m...
Building community: it’s hard but worth it
July 27, 2021 23:17 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this week’s episode, Madeleine, Rebekah, and Clare talk about the beauty and importance of having a community and the struggles of building one. We would LOVE to hear from you. How did you build your community? What are some tips you have for finding friends and keeping up friendships? Send us your stories and wisdom! We’ll be sharing it in future episodes. Please feel free to reach out to us anytime at [email protected]. Also, would you consider letting us know what you want...
How to be more self-sufficient: Health Ranger Mike Adams shares tips
July 21, 2021 17:03 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBIn this week's episode, Rebekah is joined by LifeSite's Meghan Mulherin and Mike Adams (known to many as the Health Ranger and owner of NaturalNews.com and Brighteon.com). Mike talks about putting our full trust and faith in Our Savior, while also setting yourself and your family up for success and self-sufficiency. He speaks about easy projects like starting a garden - whether you choose in-ground, raised beds, hydroponic, or aeroponic, helping you save money and have healthy veggies and ...
'God is faithful': Doug's powerful story from gay lifestyle to pro-family fighter
July 13, 2021 19:50 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this week's episode, Rebekah and Clare are joined by Doug Mainwaring, LifeSite’s US Bureau Chief. Doug talks about his very interesting life and the road back to his faith. He delves deep into his life on the fast lane- from flying first class all over the world, hanging with celebrities and the DC elite, and living a homosexual lifestyle-to now working endlessly defending truth, marriage, and the family. Doug also gives us a commentary on what feels like a losing battle on the LGBTQ+ ...
Dianne Westen, wife of LifeSite co-founder: 'We bring our five loaves and two fish and count on the Lord to bless that'
July 06, 2021 18:15 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB“We bring our five loaves and two fish and count on the Lord to bless that.” In this week's episode, Maddie, Rebekah, and Clare are joined by Dianne Westen, homeschooling mom of 8 and wife to LifeSite co-founder, John-Henry Westen. Dianne talked about the founding and growth of LifeSite from her very unique perspective. She also gave insight on raising her crew of 8 and managing a busy home with a large family. This is one you don’t want to miss. Please remember to take our survey! It t...
How this LifeSite mom fights for our freedom, and teaches her kids to do the same
June 28, 2021 19:21 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBPlease remember to take our survey! It takes less than 5 minutes. In this week's episode Maddie, Rebekah, and Clare are joined by their dear friend, Meghan Mulherin. Though busy as a mom of 7 and as LifeSite’s Database Manager, Meghan has been involved in organizing pro-medical freedom demonstrations in her town. She talks about the importance of doing these public demonstrations for the community and her family. She also gives tips and resources on how to join and organize these demonstrat...
Summer at LifeSite: Feedback and Support
June 15, 2021 18:45 - 21 minutes - 15 MBIn this week's short episode, Rebekah and Clare are joined by SustainLife's Danielle Zuccaro to talk about the amazing support LifeSite receives from donors, and where exactly does the money go. Also this week, we want to hear from YOU. Let us know what you want to hear, from whom you want to hear, and how we should proceed with this podcast. Please take the time to take our listener survey. The survey takes less than 5 minutes. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KLV3H7R Click here to view op...
Why is my 2nd grader wearing a mask during PE?
June 07, 2021 19:37 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBIn today’s episode of The Ladies of LifeSite, Hannah Petersen joins Rebekah, Maddie, and Lisa to share her story of fighting masks in the Polk County schools. After dropping something off for her son, Hannah noticed kids running around during PE with masks on. She asked her 2nd grader about this and he told her how he got yelled at for removing his mask to breath while running laps in the 90 degree heat. Hannah joins the ladies to discuss what she and other parents are doing to fight the m...
Ladies of LifeSite: A look inside their quest to find peace
May 24, 2021 17:48 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBJoin Clare and Rebekah as they have a conversation about life and finding peace in the chaos. If you’re feeling overwhelmed you’re not alone. Check-out today’s episode for your weekly dose of inspiration. The Ladies of LifeSite is a weekly podcast aimed at providing other likeminded women with the encouragement they need to get through the week while facing the unique challenges of being moms, aunts, sisters, and daughters. To be notified via email when we publish a new episode, click here....
Hollywood actress shares experience with big tech and cancel culture, and standing firm in our mission as moms
May 17, 2021 21:32 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBTina Griffin of Counter Culture Mom joins Lisa and Maddie on this week's episode of Ladies of LifeSite. Tina shares her experience as a Hollywood actress and how dark the messages from Hollywood truly are. She also dives into her recent experience with Big Tech. Of course, as mamas, Tina, Lisa, and Maddie talk about how to carry on protecting our children and raising them up to be Disciples of Christ in a world filled with negative and evil messages. Grab your cup of coffee, tea, or beverag...
Biologist weighs in on COVID vaccine shedding
May 13, 2021 14:12 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBRenowned biologist Pamela Acker joins the Ladies of LifeSite to share her research into the COVID vaccine shedding, specifically it's impacts on women's reproductive health. Pamela Acker is an expert on the use of aborted fetal cells in vaccines and in vaccine development testing. Acker recently wrote the book Vaccination: A Catholic Perspective, which is available here. Grab your cup of coffee, tea, or beverage of choice and join us for conversation that is sure to educate and inspire! ...
What you need to know about COVID 'vaccine' shedding
May 10, 2021 17:34 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBIn today’s episode Dr. Brian Ardis, founder of Ardis Labs, joins Rebekah and Maddie to discuss the COVID vaccine, spike protein shedding, and what you can do to protect yourself from this from spike protein shedding. Dr. Ardis’ mission is to educate people on the dangers of America’s institutes of health, including vaccines, medical consent, and medical freedom. Dr. Ardis is a INSERT Pfizer document: BOMBSHELL: Pfizer’s own documents admit covid vaccines will shed infectious particles ...
Happy Mother’s Day
May 03, 2021 13:02 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn honor of Mother’s Day this upcoming Sunday, we asked some of the men and husbands at LifeSite to record a short tribute to their wives to remind everyone of just how appreciated they are, even if they don’t realize it. A very happy *almost* Mother’s Day to all of the mamas that listen to our show. You’re a huge blessing to your family and to the world. It’s families, especially mamas, who are going to save the culture. The Ladies of LifeSite is a weekly podcast aimed at providing other...
'Super' Godmother: advice on picking godparents and their role from a godmother of 12
April 26, 2021 15:50 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIn today’s episode of The Ladies of LifeSite, Danielle Zuccaro LifeSite’s Sustain Life Coordinator, joins the Ladies to discuss godparents. Danielle is a godmother to 5 kiddos and has sponsored 7 young adults in their entrance to the Catholic Church. Danielle, Clare, and Lisa discuss their experiences as godmothers and Lisa and Maddie discuss the process and prayer involved in picking godparents. If you’re a godparent or are trying to pick godparents for your little one, this is a great ep...
Motherhood and Mission: Special episode with Activist Mommy
April 19, 2021 15:23 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBYou’re going to need a box of tissues for this episode! Elizabeth Johnston aka Activist Mommy joins the Ladies of LifeSite to discuss motherhood, mission, and being cognizant of the seasons one is in. She gives great encouragement to all mothers and reminds everyone about what is really important in life. Johnston is a homeschooling mother of 10. She is also an amazing activist for defending life and family values. You can read more about her work here: https://elizabethjohnston.org/ You c...
Daughter of a New Zealand pro-life activist carries on the tradition with her family
April 12, 2021 15:04 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBYou can still enter the win Pamela Acker’s book VACCINATION: A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE, sign-up to receive email alerts for the Ladies of LifeSite podcast here. In this episode of the Ladies of LifeSite, Michelle Kaufman speaks with the Ladies to discuss what it was like growing up with a mother who was an avid pro-life activist and how she has carried on that tradition in her family. Michelle talks about her fight to defend life and family in New Zealand and how she balances the demands of w...
Easter Special: Focusing on Christ amidst the chaos
April 01, 2021 16:10 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn today’s episode of The Ladies of LifeSite, Rebekah, Maddie, Lisa, and Clare speak about Easter traditions and memories. They also discuss what they do to avoid getting wrapped up in the preparations so they can focus on Christ’s death and resurrection, how they handle secular traditions like the Easter Bunny, and much more! You can still enter the win Pamela Acker’s book, sign-up to receive email alerts for the Ladies of LifeSite podcast here. Easter Song by Keith Green: https://youtu.b...
The true cost of vaccines, expert researcher discusses aborted babies and vaccines
March 26, 2021 18:36 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBWin a copy of Pamela Acker’s book, VACCINATION: A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE. To enter, simply sign-up for the Ladies of LifeSite email list. The winner will be chosen on April 23rd. Due to shipping costs, this giveaway is only open to individuals in the U.S. and Canada. In this week’s episode Pamela Acker joins the Ladies of LifeSite to discuss aborted fetal cells in vaccines and what people of conscience can do. To enter the win Pamela Acker’s book, sign-up to receive email alerts for the Ladi...
'I was only arrested once': The pro-life battle from the 80s to today
March 19, 2021 20:23 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIn this week's episode, Rebekah, Clare, and Maddie talk with LifeSite journalist Dorothy Cummings-McLean about hows she got started in the pro-life movement in Canada in the 1980s, her recent 2020 experiences living in Scotland, and even her brief time reporting from Rome in October 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pregnancy during COVID, Masks are rubbish, and it's a shot not a vaccine
March 12, 2021 19:41 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBIn today’s episode, Maddie, Rebekah, and Lisa, are joined by Meghan Mulherin to discuss the challenges of being pregnant and nursing moms during the COVID lockdowns. They also discuss the dangers posed by masks, and why the COVID vaccine isn’t really a vaccine and is something to be feared. Grab your cup of coffee, tea, or beverage of choice and join us! We hope that you will be inspired and spiritually strengthened through this podcast and share it with a friend, mother, sister, or daught...
Life under lockdown
March 05, 2021 17:06 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBJoin us for our inaugural episode of the Ladies of LifeSite podcast. Join us every week as we discuss being wives, moms, sisters, and daughters in light of today’s current events. We will address the raw questions and situations head on from our unique perspectives - like how to handle vaccinating and masking our kids, the work-mom-life balance, protecting our children’s innocence, facing the loss of a child, and much more. In today's episode, the 'Ladies' Rebekah, Maddie, Lisa, and Cla...