The We Love Life Podcast

Shutting Down the High Places: Why the Pastor Pledge Matters

This week on the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger share personal stories, ministry updates, and a powerful challenge to the Church. From backyard grass lessons to the birth of a first grandchild, they reflect on how God grows character in everyday moments—and how that growth connects to what He's doing across the nation through Love Life.
🌄 Fresh off a national leadership retreat in Colorado Springs, they unpack this year’s theme: Go Deeper. Grow Stronger. Reach Farther.
🏛️ They also dive into the Pastor Pledge—a nationwide appeal for President Trump to defund Planned Parenthood and a call for churches to become safe places for families facing unplanned pregnancies.
💥 With abortion centers closing in New York, Utah, and even the notorious Boulder clinic in Colorado, now is the time for the Church to rise.This episode is both a celebration and a sober reminder that this fight is not over—but the tide is turning.
📌 Pastor Pledge: https://pastorpledge.com→ House of Refuge Info: https://lovelife.org/refuge→ Join the Movement: https://lovelife.org
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From Crisis to Calling: A Pastor’s Journey Toward a Pro-Life Church

In this powerful episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Executive Director Daniel Parks sits down with Pastor Jay Smith of Cedar Park Church in Washington State. From meeting as toddlers in church to facing an unexpected pregnancy as high school sweethearts, Pastor Jay and his wife Sandy’s story is one of redemption, grace, and unwavering commitment to life.
🎙️ Hear how their church became more than just a church with pro-life ministries—it became a pro-life church🏠 Learn how the House of Refuge initiative is transforming their congregation and community🔥 Discover what it means to stand for life in one of the most spiritually dark regions of the country📜 Find out why Pastor Jay signed the Pastor Pledge and how pastors across the nation can take action
Whether you're a pastor, church leader, or simply someone who cares deeply about life, this episode will inspire and equip you to stand boldly and compassionately.
🔗 Learn more: House of Refuge: https://lovelife.org/refugePastor Pledge: https://pastorpledge.comLove Life: https://lovelife.org
Subscribe, share, and join us as we create a culture of Love and Life across this nation.
 
 

Pastor Jeff's Story: How The Church In Canada is Becoming A Place Of Refuge

In this weeks rerun episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger sit down with Pastor Jeff Thompson of Riverside Calvary Chapel in Canada to discuss the powerful impact of the House of Refuge initiative.
🎙️ Hear how one church became a refuge for families facing unexpected pregnancies  🇨🇦 Gain insight into the challenges of pro-life ministry in Canada  💬 Learn how addressing abortion and unplanned pregnancy from the pulpit brings healing  🤝 Discover the importance of church partnerships with local pregnancy centers  🏠 Be inspired to make your church a House of Refuge
This episode is a call to action for pastors and church leaders: create safe spaces, build lasting relationships, and be the support system families need.
🔗 Learn more about becoming a House of Refuge: lovelife.org/refuge
🙌 Subscribe, share, and join us as we create a culture of Love and Life.

The Pastor Pledge: A Call to Action for the Church & Our Nation

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, we dive deep into The Pastor Pledge—a bold, two-fold initiative calling President Trump to defund Planned Parenthood while simultaneously equipping the Church to be the place where families in crisis can run.
💥 Hear the vision behind the pledge💥 Why 260+ pastors have already signed💥 How churches are stepping up in real-time to protect the unborn💥 Why this moment could be a catalyst for revival in America💥 And how you can help mobilize your church or pastor to be part of this national movement
📣 If you’re a pastor, go to https://pastorpledge.com and sign today.📣 If you’re not a pastor, text the link to your pastor or send it to your church leadership team.
The Church is rising. Goliaths are falling. Now is the time to act.Subscribe, share, and help us create a culture of Love and Life across this nation.
🔗 Learn more:Pastor Pledge – https://pastorpledge.comLove Life – https://lovelife.orgQuestions? Reach out: info@lovelife.org

Canceled by Culture, Called by Christ

In this compelling episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks, Executive Director of Love Life, interviews Juan Riesco, Love Life’s Chicago City Director and national Social Media Coordinator.
Juan shares his remarkable transformation—from a lifestyle of homosexuality, cocaine addiction, and illegal graffiti to becoming a successful entrepreneur, owning Chicago’s #1 rated restaurant, and eventually surrendering it all for the sake of Christ.
The conversation explores:
Juan’s radical salvation and how God saved his entire family
The rise and fall of Nini’s Deli and his bold stand against the BLM movement
How God led him from the business world into full-time pro-life ministry
What’s happening in Chicago as Love Life reaches moms at abortion centers
Why social media is a modern-day mission field and how Christians can use it to glorify Jesus
Practical advice on storytelling, reaching hearts online, and countering lies with truth
Juan’s testimony is a powerful reminder that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This episode encourages listeners to trust God’s leading, even through trials, and to boldly share truth in today’s culture.
🎙 New video episodes premiere Thursdays at 7PM ET🎧 Audio versions release Friday mornings on all major podcast platforms
▶️ Watch Juan’s full story in the documentary “Paint the Wall Black” – available on YouTube
🌐 Learn more and get involved at: https://lovelife.org📩 For questions or feedback, email: info@lovelife.org
👍 LIKE | 💬 COMMENT | 🔁 SHARE | ✅ SUBSCRIBETogether, let's create a culture of Love and Life.

What Happens When the Church Takes a Stand for Life?

In this powerful episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks (Executive Director of Love Life) is joined by Brian Ottinger (Director of Expansion) and special guest Pastor Los Morales of Christ Alone Fellowship in Lancaster, PA. Together, they dive deep into what it looks like when a local church takes ownership of the mission to end abortion and care for families in crisis.
Pastor Los shares his incredible journey from a broken past to becoming a faithful shepherd, leading a diverse, gospel-centered church just blocks from a Planned Parenthood. You’ll hear how God used his baby sister to break his heart at 15—and how that moment eventually led him to a life of ministry and saving lives.
They discuss: 📍 Raising up sidewalk missionaries 📍 Challenges and opposition from other churches 📍 Why more men are stepping into this mission 📍 The need for black and brown churches to engage on the issue of life 📍 How churches can become Houses of Refuge
This episode is full of truth, humility, and practical inspiration for pastors, ministry leaders, and believers who want to see the Church united and mobilized to create a culture of Love and Life.
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📲 Connect with us: https://lovelife.org📨 Email us: info@lovelife.org🌐 Learn more about Pastor Los: https://christalonefellowship.com✍️ Read his blog: https://realtalkpastor.com

🚨 Planned Parenthood Manhattan CLOSED – God Answered Prayer!

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Planned Parenthood Manhattan Is CLOSING! 🚨
In this special off-the-cuff episode of the We Love Life Podcast, we’re coming to you straight from the frontlines in New York City with an incredible update—Planned Parenthood Manhattan is shutting down, and the building is officially up for sale! 🙌
Join Daniel Parks, Executive Director of Love Life, and Lisa Washington as they rejoice over this miraculous moment, sharing how God has answered years of prayer and faithful labor. This location, once performing over 11,000 abortions per year, is being shut down forever! But we believe the story isn’t over yet—what if this very building became a Love Life Center instead?
🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:✔️ The incredible moment Lisa and her team discovered the closure✔️ The power of persistent prayer and mobilized churches✔️ Why this is just the beginning—how YOU can be a part of the next victory✔️ A call for pastors, churches, and business leaders to take action
💬 What do you think? Could this building become a LOVE LIFE Center? Drop a comment below and let’s keep believing for MORE!
📢 Get Involved:🔗 Join a prayer walk or start one in your city: https://lovelife.org‼️ Donate to the cause: lovelife.org/donate📧 Contact Love Life NYC: nyc@lovelife.org🙏 Pray with us for the next steps—let’s see the Church rise up!
🔥 If God can shut down an abortion stronghold in NYC, He can do it in your city too! Share this episode and spread the word!

Breaking the Silence: Healing After Abortion with Stephanie Reinhart

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks sits down with Stephanie Reinhart, the director of Restored Life, to discuss the impact of abortion on the church and the power of healing through abortion recovery ministry.
Stephanie shares her personal journey of healing, the staggering number of men and women in the church affected by abortion, and how God is restoring lives through Restored Life. She also shares powerful testimonies of those who have found freedom after years—sometimes decades—of carrying guilt, shame, and silence.
We also invite you to join us in daily prayer at 9:29 AM (Mark 9:29), believing that through prayer and fasting, God will break the stronghold of abortion in our nation.
🔗 Find Healing & Resources: https://lovelife.org/restoredlife📩 Contact Us: info@lovelife.org
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Ending Abortion Starts With Revival: Interview with Dr. Glenn Sheppard

Join us for a powerful episode of the We Love Life Podcast as Daniel Parks, Executive Director of Love Life, sits down with Pastor Glenn Sheppard—a leader in the National Prayer Movement for over 50 years. Pastor Glenn shares his incredible journey from pastoring at 17 years old to being a founding member of the National Prayer Committee and helping establish the National Day of Prayer.
🙏 In This Episode:
The power of prayer to bring revival and awaken the church
Stories from the Asbury Revival (1970) and what God is doing today
The urgency of repentance and breaking apathy in the church
Encouragement for pastors and believers to seek God wholeheartedly
How young generations are fueling a new spiritual awakening
This episode will challenge, inspire, and encourage you to go deeper in prayer and believe for a fresh move of God in our time.
💬 Don’t just listen—get involved!📢 SHARE this with your pastor, friends, and church family!📧 Need prayer or want to connect? Reach out at info@lovelife.org🌎 Learn more about Love Life & how you can get involved: www.lovelife.org
📌 Like, Subscribe & Turn on Notifications so you never miss an episode!Let’s unite in prayer and believe for a mighty move of God!

Pouring from a Full Cup: Soul Care for Ministry Leaders with Matt Korte

Ministry is demanding, and the weight of leading others can often leave pastors and leaders feeling depleted. This is especially true for those serving in pro-life ministry, where the spiritual battle is intense and the urgency of the mission can be all-consuming. In this episode of the We Love Life podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger sit down with Matt Korte, Soul Care Director at CrossPoint Ministry, to discuss the importance of soul care for those on the front lines of ministry.
Matt shares his personal journey from burnout to renewal and offers practical wisdom on how leaders in ministry, particularly those in the pro-life movement, can protect themselves from exhaustion. He explains why embracing God-given limitations is necessary and how leading from a place of spiritual overflow produces lasting impact.
Key topics include:✅ The unique challenges of pro-life ministry and why burnout is so common✅ How to recognize exhaustion before it’s too late and take steps toward renewal✅ The danger of replacing intimacy with God with the busyness of ministry✅ Why soul care is essential for sustaining a lifelong calling✅ How unresolved past wounds impact effectiveness in ministry✅ Practical steps to cultivate a healthy soul and minister from a place of wholeness
The pro-life movement fights for the most vulnerable, but those serving in it must be strengthened as well. We cannot pour from an empty cup and expect to have a lasting impact. Whether you are a pastor, a ministry leader, or someone involved in pro-life advocacy, this episode will equip you with tools to stay healthy and effective in your calling.
📍 Connect with CrossPoint Ministry: crosspointministry.com📍 Learn more about Love Life: www.lovelife.org📍 Contact Love Life: info@lovelife.org