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In this LifeBeat episode, host Tiffany Van Bronkhorst, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, speaks with special guest Terri Marcroft to discuss her personal journey with adoption and how it inspired her to found Unplanned Good, a nonprofit focused on expanding the conversation around unplanned pregnancy and adoption, promoting the choice for life. Tiffany and Terri explore common misconceptions, opportunities for support, and practical ways listeners can become advocates for adoption in their communities.

In this LifeBeat episode, hosts Danny Earl, Director of Education, and Tiffany Van Bronkhorst, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, wish all mothers a Happy Mother's Day this upcoming Sunday. Danny and Tiffany highlight the courage and dedication of the women who said yes to becoming a mother, whether through birth or adoption. They then discuss a recent report that found that an alarming number of women experience serious side effects from the abortion pill, despite what abortion advocates will say.

In this LifeBeat episode, hosts Danny Earl, Director of Education, and Tiffany Van Bronkhorst, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, highlight the pending legislation that could soon make physician-assisted suicide legal in Delaware, making it the 11th state to legalize the practice. Danny and Tiffany highlight similar bills that were presented in Michigan in 2023 but were thankfully voided. They touch on the heartbreaking number of deaths that assisted suicide has caused in countries like Canada, the Netherlands, and even the U.S. while emphasizing the importance of fighting against the practice to protect the elderly and disabled.

In this LifeBeat episode, hosts Danny Earl, Director of Education, and Tiffany Van Bronkhorst, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, discuss an Illinois abortion law that was deemed unconstitutional. Danny and Tiffany touch on a heartbreaking story of a woman who suffered severe health effects from a botched abortion. They highlight the closing of four Planned Parenthood facilities in Michigan and emphasize the need to reach women with more life-affirming care through our "Life. The Other Choice." ads. If you are interested in donating to the tax-deductible RLM Educational Fund, please visit our website at rtl.org/donate.

In this LifeBeat episode, hosts Danny Earl, Director of Education, and Tiffany Van Bronkhorst, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, highlight Michigan's Knights of Columbus and their 100th donated ultrasound machine! Danny and TIffany discuss an article highlighting Planned Parenthood affiliate CEOs' outlandish salaries despite the organization's claims of financial hardship. They touch on an article detailing the true pain women experience from the abortion pill, which makes up about 60% of abortions today. Danny and Tiffany finish by asking for help to relaunch our "Life. The Other Choice." ad campaign, reaching more women with our life-affirming message. To support this campaign, please donate to the Education Fund at rtl.org/donate.

In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, introduces the podcast's new co-host Tiffany Van Bronkhorst, RLM's new Content Contributor and Events Coordinator. Danny and Tiffany discuss Women's History Month and how true empowerment comes from providing women with every opportunity to make the hopeful and courageous choice for life. Danny and Tiffany highlight a recent New York Times article that exposes Planned Parenthood's misallocation of funding, showing how they prioritze their political agenda over helping women. They share that RLM will be relaunching its "Life. The Other Choice." ad campaign this spring to reach more women with a life-affirming message and connecting them to their local Pregnancy Resource Center.

In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, speaks with Kisha Martin, the Director of the ICU Birth Choice mobile pregnancy resource center (PRC). Kisha highlights the work that the mobile PRC does in the Detroit area, providing women with a place to turn to for life-affirming pregnancy care. Kisha shares her personal journey of growth and how she has used her past experiences to help women today who are in a similar situation. She reads her poem "Over", sharing a message of hope and courage in the face of struggle. Danny and Kisha end by highlighting the Second Annual Motor City Baby Shower on May 17. To find more information on this event, go to rtl.org/event/motor-city-baby-shower/.

In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, speaks with LaTonya Lewis, one of the Community Outreach Coordinators for Right to Life of Michigan. LaTonya touches on the struggles that the Black community faces when searching for prolife pregnancy care in the Detroit area. Danny and LaTonya discuss the impact of "planting seeds", letting women know that there are resources available to help them make the choice for life without being too forceful and restricting. LaTonya discusses the upcoming Motor City Baby Shower, an event at Riverside Park in Detroit that promotes life and strengthens the local community. To find out more or to register for the Motor City Baby Shower, go to rtl.org/event/motor-city-baby-shower/.

In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, sits down with Jazlyn Bailey, the MiGen Leads Ambassador at Right to Life of Michigan (RLM). Jazlyn discusses the MiGen Leads program and the contests it offers for youth and young adults in Michigan. Danny and Jazlyn discuss the importance of reaching a younger audience with a prolife message and connecting with them on a personal level. Jazlyn details the impact that the program has had on high school and college students and the plans to expand its reach.. To find out more about the MiGen Leads program, go to rtl.org/get-involved/migenleads/.

In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl discusses the upcoming anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision and where the prolife landscape in Michigan stands after its overturning in 2022. Danny talks about the negative results that Proposal 3 has had in Michigan on women and how, for choice to truly exist, women must have every opportunity to make the choice for life. He highlights the work that Pregnancy Resource Centers do for women, and encourages you to get involved with your local Right to Life of Michigan affiliate. To learn more, check out our website at rtl.org.

In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, sits down with Amber Roseboom, President of Right to Life of Michigan (RLM). Amber discusses tha background of both her career and her prolife views. Danny and Amber discuss the successes that RLM had in 2024 and the plans to continue reaching deeper into Michigan communities in 2025. Amber highlights the importance of reaching women where they are and letting them know that they have support should they make the courageous choice of life for their child. They discuss how you can get involved with the organization this year and encourage you to check out our website at www.rtl.org.

In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, wishes listeners a very merry Christmas from Right to Life of Michigan. Danny highlights the joy of this important season and the importance to reflect on the blessings we have experienced in 2024. He highlights RLM·s End of Year Match and how all tax-deductible donations to the Right to Life of Michigan Educational fund will be matched 100% until the end of the year up to $120,000. If you would like to contribute to this campaign and assist in our life-saving educational efforts, you can donate at https://rtl.org/donate/.

In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, sits down with Mara Petro, Right to Life of Michigan·s Direct Mailing Manager and Administrative Assistant to the Development Department. Mara shares her personal prolife testimony and shares insight on how she was able to move forward after a decision that would shape her prolife views today. Danny and Mara discuss recent reports that highlight the success of prolife laws in saving thousands of lives. They highlight RLM·s End of Year Match, where all donations to the RLM Educational Fund will be matched 100% until the end of the year to honor your commitment to spreading our life-affirming message. If you would like to contribute to this campaign, please visit www.rtl.org/donate.

In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, sits down with Natasha Mueller, the Community Engagement Director at PRC Grand Rapids (PRC GR). Natasha details the services and support that PRC GR offers women throughout and after their pregnancy, whether they choose life for their child or not. Danny and Natasha discuss the need to offer women support during an unexpected pregnancy so that they can feel that they have every means to choose life. Natasha highlights PRC GR·s main mission and how it has helped them serve the thousands of women who come to them seeking assistance. If you or someone you know is seeking help from a pregnancy resource center, visit our website and find the one closest to you: https://rtl.org/find-help/.

In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, and Anna Pluymert, Director of Education and Communications, sit down with Emily Kroll, RLM Political Action Committee (PAC) Director, to discuss the results of the 2024 general election. Emily highlights the defeat of Kamala Harris and the victories seen both in Michigan and nationally for prolife candidates. Danny and Anna ask Emily about the failed abortion ballot measures in states like Florida, voter turnout, and what the prolife movement in Michigan can expect next. To read Right to Life of Michigan·s press release and comments from RLM President Amber Roseboom on the election, check out our website at https://rtl.org/prolife-majority-takes-back-the-state-house/.