In this episode of Life Matters, Assure Follow-Up Specialist Joy Graves shares her powerful testimony and the heart behind her work connecting with women after their appointment at Assure. Through stories of faith, perseverance, and life-changing conversations, Joy reveals how God uses the follow-up ministry at Assure – a vital part of the 15-step patient process - to bring hope, healing, and the courage to choose life.

In Part Two of Life Matters with David Sundman, we explore the church’s vital role in meeting both the material and spiritual needs of women and families facing unsupported pregnancies. David shares how his own redemption story shapes his view of the sanctity of life and why the gospel calls believers to both compassion and conviction.

At 24 years old, David Sundman was homeless, addicted, and convinced God didn’t exist. In this episode of Life Matters, David—now a husband, father, rapper, and pastoral resident at Coram Deo Church—shares how God transformed his life and gave him a new purpose. Hear how he uses gospel hip hop to reach others and why he believes the church must live out the gospel in both word and deed.

Today on Life Matters, we are joined once again by Angela Copenhaver, founder of We Teach Think and Human from Day One, for Part 2 of her interview. Angela unpacks the meaning behind "Human" from Day One and walks us through the science of when life begins, the role of DNA, and early signs of development, such as heartbeat and brain activity. She also discusses how visuals and messaging can spark deeper dialogue and shares her hope that one day all humans will be treated with dignity and respect—no matter the “day number.”

Today on Life Matters, we are joined by Angela Copenhaver, founder of We Teach Think and Human from Day One. Once pro-choice, Angela reversed her position and now leads a nonprofit in Lincoln, Nebraska that uses truth, reason, and science to ask bold questions about the dignity of human life. In Part One, Angela shares her personal journey and unpacks the vision of We Teach Think—an innovative effort to provide, train, and launch multi-generational media campaigns.

In Part Two of this Life Matters conversation, Toni Clarke continues her interview with Renee Eames and Mary Crosby—The Lenz Sisters. They share the deeper meaning of the bluebird, the mission of Bluebird Refuge, and their book 9 Days of Refuge, written to encourage women in difficult seasons. You’ll also hear how tea, community, and generosity are fueling their vision for the future—and how you can be part of it.

In Part One of this special Life Matters series, Toni Clarke talks with sisters Renee Eames and Mary Crosby—The Lenz Sisters—about the heart behind Bluebird Refuge. They share their upbringing, the faith and values that shaped them, and the leap of faith that led to their ministry to women experiencing uncertainty during pregnancy.

What happens when an abortion meant to end a life. . . doesn’t? On this week’s Life Matters, Melissa Ohden, founder of the Abortion Survivors Network, shares her incredible story of surviving an abortion—and how she’s using her voice to bring awareness, hope and help for abortion survivors. Don’t miss this powerful conversation!