RLR Interview with Katie McMahon of Shiloh IVF Ministries (Part 1): A Conversation Around In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Join Respect Life Radio hosts Emma Ramirez and Jennifer Torres for the first episode of a special two-part series featuring Katie McMahon of Shiloh IVF Ministries. Katie shares her personal testimony and reflects on how she first became involved with Shiloh, along with the story behind the ministry’s origins and the heart that inspired its mission. Through her experience, Katie offers insight into the importance of walking alongside individuals and families navigating the complex and often deeply personal realities surrounding in vitro fertilization (IVF). This conversation invites listeners to grow in understanding, recognize the dignity of every human life and consider how the Church can respond with truth, mercy and compassion.
Learn more about Shiloh IVF Ministries at shilohivf.com.
26 Oct 2026
RLR Interview with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer: 5 Cases to Watch at the Supreme Court This Term
Join host Deacon Geoff for this week’s episode of Respect Life Radio featuring Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, director of the Conscience Project and legal analyst for EWTN News. Together, they explore the importance of religious liberty, freedom of conscience and parental rights as the U.S. Supreme Court takes up cases that could shape the future of faith in public life.
Andrea highlights her recent article in the National Catholic Register, "5 Cases to Watch at the Supreme Court This Term", examining key cases involving religious education, parental rights, public expressions of faith and the ability of individuals and religious institutions to live according to their beliefs. Among the cases discussed is St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, which challenges Colorado’s exclusion of Catholic parish preschools from the state’s universal pre-K program.
A Stanford-educated attorney with a background in civil rights and appellate advocacy, Andrea leads the Conscience Project, which advances freedom of conscience and religious liberty through public education and legal analysis. She has also filed amicus briefs in significant religious freedom and free speech cases before federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Tune in for an insightful conversation about why religious liberty matters, how these legal decisions affect Catholic families and communities, and how informed Catholics can help uphold the dignity of every human person and the fundamental right to practice their faith.
To read the full article visit: 5 Cases to Watch at the Supreme Court This Term
19 Oct 2026
RLR Interview with Father John Bartunek: Deepening Your Relationship With Christ Through Prayer and Scripture
Join host Deacon Geoff and weekly guest Father John Bartunek, LC, a Legionary of Christ priest, author and moral theologian, for a conversation about deepening your relationship with Christ through prayer and Scripture. Father John earned his undergraduate degree in history from Stanford University, entered the Legionaries of Christ in 1993 and was ordained a priest in 2003. He later earned a doctorate in moral theology and has authored several books to help Catholics grow in faith and spiritual maturity.
In this episode, Father John shares about the new The Better Part app, inspired by his 2007 book, The Better Part: A Christ-Centered Resource for Personal Prayer. Designed to make daily prayer more accessible, the app offers Gospel readings and guided meditations drawn from all four Gospels, helping users encounter Christ in the midst of their everyday lives. With audio reflections, daily reminders and a simple method of prayer, the app invites Catholics to slow down, reflect on God's Word and respond to Him personally. Discover how a resource first published nearly two decades ago continues to support the spiritual lives of readers and listeners today, encouraging them to make time for prayer and keep Christ at the center of their daily lives.
Explore The Better Part book and app through Sophia Institute Press.
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