In this Faith in Life LifeBeat feature, Ken Stults, RLM Faith Outreach Coordinator, sits down with Dr. Tom West from Hillsdale College. Dr. West is a Professor of Politics at Hillsdale and is an expert on the Founders of the US and the founding documents. A variety of topics were discussed including the understanding that our Founders had of the im…

We had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Catherine Stark to discuss the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, overturning Roe v. Wade. Dr. Catherine Stark is a board-certified OB/GYN, who has been a practicing prolife physician for 30 years in Michigan. Throughout her career, she has worked with several prolife pregnancy medical centers …

In this LifeBeat feature, we take a deep dive into a recent editorial written by comedian, Grace Campbell. Grace, a 29-year-old pro-choice woman from the UK, wrote an editorial in the Guardian describing the immense pain and guilt she felt after taking the abortion pill. She questions why the negative side effects of abortion aren't talked about en…

In this LifeBeat episode, we review the resources available for the 2024 Primary Election, including the RLM-PAC endorsements that were announced this week. We also discuss how parental rights are still under attack, especially in Caledonia, Michigan where the school board is considering allowing teachers and staff to aid students with abortions. F…

In this LifeBeat episode, we congratulate the four winners of Right to Life of Michigan's 35th Annual State Oratory Contest. We also provide an update on the Northland Family Planning Center v. Nessel lawsuit that threatens informed consent including the 24-hour waiting period. We end the episode with a shoutout to all the amazing pregnancy resourc…

Right to Life of Michigan's Faith Outreach Coordinator, Ken Stults, lays out where the prolife movement is heading and how the faith community can guide it in the right direction. Ken discusses the challenges that Michigan faces currently with protective laws getting repealed and he reminds prolifers that one election can impact generations to come…

In this episode of LifeBeat, we discuss a very exciting event, the Motor City Baby Shower, hosted by Right to Life of Michigan and the Reconciled Church this Saturday in Detroit. We also highlight Mental Health Awareness Month and how important it is to get the right resources and support to heal. We end the episode by discussing the increase in ou…

In this episode of LifeBeat, we introduce ·Life. The Other Choice.,· an organization-wide refresh built around our new multi-media ads that includes the ads, a new website and brand refresh. We also provide updates on the ·Death with Dignity Act,· a package of bills that were introduced in the Michigan Senate last November and are likely to be hear…

Wesley Smith graciously spoke at our 45th Annual Legislative Day hosted just last week on May 1. He shared new developments and his insights on defending against physician-assisted suicide. We then had the privilege of continuing the conversation on our LifeBeat podcast. Lawyer and award-winning author, Wesley J. Smith, is the host of the Humanize …

In this LifeBeat episode, Brian Cusack, RLM Development Director takes a deep into his family life and why parental consent is so important to him as a father and grandfather. We discuss the recent attacks on parental consent by Governor Whitmer and her allies even though 70% of Michigan voters are in favor of parental consent (Marketing Resource G…

In this Faith in Life LifeBeat feature, Ken Stults sits down with Terri Marcroft to discuss adoption and supporting women in unplanned pregnancies. Terri Marcroft is the adoptive mom of a 23-year old young woman who is the love of her life. Terri·s all-time favorite action hero is her daughter·s birthmother, who made an adoption plan while she was …

In this LifeBeat feature, we discuss how parental consent is on the chopping block. We take a deep dive into the history of Michigan's parental consent law, how proposal 3 impacted it and how it is currently being threatened by the governor and her allies. We also provide an overview on the ACLU's recent report "In Harm·s Way" which outlines why th…

In this Faith in Life LifeBeat feature, Ken Stults, our Faith Outreach Coordinator, joins Tina, a mother who experienced unconditional love and support from her family, church community and Bethany Christian Services after an unplanned pregnancy. Tina describes how her church rallied around her and how God spoke to her, leading her to release her b…

In this LifeBeat episode, we sit down with Emily Kroll for a get-to-know Emily Kroll, our PAC director. Emily discusses why it's important for Michigan voters to get involved in this year's election and how prolife votes could make a difference in the laws that are passed/protected. For more information on voting in Michigan and volunteering for ge…

*This is a repost of a previous episode recorded in 2022. The information provided in the episode is relevant for Michigan voters today due to the repeal of several longstanding protections for women including health and safety regulations for abortion facilities. Informed consent and parental consent for abortions are also in jeopardy and are curr…

In this month's LifeBeat feature, host, Anna Pluymert, and guest co-host, Jazlyn Bailey, take a deep dive into Women's History Month by highlighting two prolife women from history that have and will continue to inspire the prolife movement for generations to come. We highlight Mildred Jefferson and Ellen McCormack who were both influential in the 1…

In this month's Faith in Life LifeBeat feature, Right to Life of Michigan Faith Outreach Coordinator, Ken Stults, sits down with Monica Sparks to discuss what it's like being a prolife Democrat. Ken and Monica also touched on why it·s so important for the faith community to be involved in the prolife movement. Monica Sparks is an elected prolife De…

*This is a repost of a previous episode recorded last year. The information provided in the episode is relevant today as the U.S. Supreme Court will be ruling on the future of abortion pill in March of this year (2024). For a refresher on this topic and previous relating court cases from 2023, listen to this feature. In this month's feature, we tak…

To honor Black History Month, we sit down with Pastor Stan Parker on our podcast, LifeBeat. Pastor Stan Parker is the senior pastor of Faith Fellowship Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. He is the Executive Director of the Eastside Community Action Center and is the campus minister for Just for Chris Ministry at Michigan State University. Pastor …

In this week's LifeBeat podcast, we share some details on upcoming events that Right to Life of Michigan is hosting and we also provide a reminder to vote in the presidential primary on February 27. We give a deep dive explanation into the newly filed lawsuit that threatens women by attempting to remove informed consent for abortions in Michigan. W…

In this month's Faith in Life feature, Ken Stults, Right to Life of Michigan Faith Outreach Coordinator, and Amber Roseboom, Right to Life of Michigan President, sit down to discuss Amber's new role as RLM president and how she plans to continue the mission of encouraging women to make a choice for life. Ken and Amber also discuss why churches shou…

In this episode of LifeBeat, Jazlyn Bailey, MiGen Leads Coordinator, joins host, Anna Pluymert, to discuss MiGen Leads recent activities and outreach with Michigan youth and young adults. Jazlyn provides encouragement to young adults and right to life affiliates who are looking to get involved with Right to Life of Michigan young adult program. Inf…

In this LifeBeat episode, we discuss why it's important that you vote and where you can find resources that explain where, when, how and who. We also discussed the importance of the National March for Life and how our fight on the national is not done yet.By Right to Life of Michigan

In this LifeBeat feature, Ed Rivet, previous Right to Life of Michigan Legislative Director and expert in battling physician-assisted suicide joins us to discuss the history of assisted suicide in Michigan and how we can combat this dangerous practice by promoting prolife approaches to end-of-the-life care.…

In this week's episode of LifeBeat, Genevieve Marnon, our Legislative Director, joins us to discuss assisted suicide. In December of 2023, a package of bills was introduced in the Michigan Senate that would legalize assisted suicide if passed. We discuss why Michiganders should oppose this dangerous practice and how it could impact people of color,…

In this month's Faith in Life LifeBeat feature, Ken Stults sits down with RLM President, Barbara Listing to discuss her retirement after 43 years of serving. During her time as President, Mrs. Listing directed RLM·s educational, legal and political priorities. As such, she has co-managed three successful statewide legislative initiative drives and …

In this LifeBeat episode, we discuss prolife news from Michigan, all the way to Texas. On December 11, Governor Whitmer signed the last bill in the Reproductive Health Act. Katie Cox, a lady from Texas sued her state so she could get an abortion at 20 weeks. Her baby was diagnosed with Trisomy 18. Thank you to the families who have chosen life when…

In this month's LifeBeat feature, we sit down with Right to Life of Michigan PAC Director, Emily Kroll to discuss what voters need to know about 2024 election dates, endorsements and why it's so important to vote this coming year. Emily explains what voting laws have changed in the last year and what races we will see up for election in 2024.…

In this episode of LifeBeat, we discuss the Michigan legislation we anticipate will see action in 2024. We discuss the Assisted Reproduction and Surrogacy Parentage Act which was passed in the Michigan House before the 2023 session ended in early November. We also mentioned the package of bills that were introduced in the MI Senate and would legali…

In this Faith in Life LifeBeat feature, Brian Cusack joins our host, Ken Stults, to discuss Sanctity of Human Life Sunday (SOHLS). SOHLS is on January 21, 2024, and is celebrated by churches from all different denominations across the country. For more information and resources for your church, check out our website www.RTL.org.…

Happy Thanksgiving! We are incredibly grateful for your support throughout this year. Our efforts to protect life are made possible by you. This year, we have been given the opportunity to serve Michigan, partner with March for Life and launch our new program, MiGen Leads and all of this was because of your support. We hope that you have an amazing…

We welcome our Michigan March for Life keynpote speaker Gigi Davis. Gigi is a content creator and social media influencer whose passion is helping post-abortive women confidently eliminate shame and live free while allowing God to transform her story. Popularly known as ·Shame Free Gigi,· Genecia·s story is an inspiration to many women who feel ove…

In this week's LifeBeat podcast, we provide basic information and some helpful tips for the MI March for Life this Wednesday, November 8. We also introduce Jazlyn Bailey, our new MiGen Leads (Youth) Coordinator. She will be hosting a educational table at the march on the Capitol lawn, so be sure to visit her!…

In this Faith in Life feature, Pastor Chris Brooks from Woodside Bible Church in Troy, Michigan joins Right to Life of Michigan Faith Outreach Coordinator, Ken Stults to discuss why pastors need to prioritize prolife issues in their preaching and why the MI March for Life on November 8 is an important event to attend. Pastor Chris is a husband, fat…

In this episode of LifeBeat, we give an update on the Reproductive Health Act as there was movement in Michigan Senate. We also give more details on the MI March for Life on November 8. For more information on buses going to the march, please visit www.rtl.org/events. We wrap up the episode by discussing Brittany Spears recent confession of having …

In this month's Faith in Life LifeBeat segment, Ken Stults, our Faith Outreach Coordinator,explains what chuches/pastors need to know about the Reproductive Health Act and how to take action against it.By Right to Life of Michigan

In this month's LifeBeat feature, we discuss the history of assisted suicide, the current status of assisted suicide around the world, and why it's important to continue learning about assisted suicide even though it's illegal in Michigan. For interested in learning how to combat assisted suicide, please listen to the end where we discuss an exciti…

In this LifeBeat episode, we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by chatting with Maria Teresa Garcia, RLM Multicultural Outreach Staff Support, to discuss the different ways we strive to reach out to the Hispanic community in Michigan.By Right to Life of Michigan

In this episode of LifeBeat, our Legislative Director, Genevieve Marnon, joins us to discuss the newly introduced Reproductive Health Act which is a package of bills that would repeal several longstanding basic health and safety protections from women and children.By Right to Life of Michigan

In this episode of LifeBeat, we discuss Planned Parenthood, the ALCU, and NARAL's recent request for the Michigan legislature which occurred just days before Governor Whitmer announced her 2023 fall plans. Spoiler alert: Governor Whitmer, Planned Parenthood, and the pro-abortion legislature are promoting the Reproductive Health Actr which would rep…

In this episode of LifeBeat, we give a recap of our first ever Capital City Baby Shower that took place last Saturday. We also mention Women's Equality Day which is this Saturday, August 26. We end the episode by explaining the recent Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on the abortion pill.By Right to Life of Michigan

In this Faith in Life LifeBeat feature, we welcome Pastor Paul Clark, President of Lutherans for Life to discuss why the Michigan March for Life on November 8 is so important for pastors and prolifers to attend.By Right to Life of Michigan

In this episode of LifeBeat, we discuss the recent vote out of Ohio, a sad story from Australia that involves forced abortion and medical negligence and end with a brief summary of the Biden Administration's latest tactic to destigmatize abortion.By Right to Life of Michigan

In this month's feature, we took a deep dive into everything you need to know about a federal 15-week abortion ban and why the idea is fatally flawed in our post-Roe efforts to save lives.By Right to Life of Michigan

In this week's LifeBeat, we preview next week's feature on the 15-week abortion ban, share good news about adoption, talk military readiness, and putting babies in boxes.By Right to Life of Michigan

In this Faith in Life LifeBeat feature, Ken Stults and Amber Roseboom sit down to discuss the details of the Michigan March for Life that is coming up on November 8, 2023. Ken and Amber also answer any and all questions you may have regarding the march.By Right to Life of Michigan

In this month's LifeBeat feature, we analyze the 2022 Michigan abortion data and discuss the three big trends that we noticed from the report.By Right to Life of Michigan

In this week's LifeBeat podcast, we discuss the recent attack on a Michigan sidewalk counselor. We also discuss how the Grand Traverse Area RTL Teens for Life group was censored from the annual cherry festival parade.By Right to Life of Michigan

In this Faith in Life feature of LifeBeat, we introduce our new Faith Outreach Coordinator, Ken Stults. Ken shares his bachground, why he is prolife, and what his plans are for the Faith in Life feature.By Right to Life of Michigan

In this episode of LifeBeat, we sit down with our Legislative Director, Genevieve Marnon, to discuss the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. We discuss the history of the Dobbs case, how it has saved thousands of lives in the past 365 days, and how it has impacted Michigan's constitution.…