The We Love Life Podcast

Awakening a Generation

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger are joined by their own kids to talk about the upcoming Youth For Life Prayer Walks happening September 13 across the nation. Hear from teens themselves on what it’s like to stand outside abortion centers in prayer and worship, why youth can make a difference, and how God is raising up a generation that will not be silent.
Scriptures like 1 Timothy 4:12 remind us that young believers can be examples in word, conduct, love, spirit, faith, and purity. You’ll also hear stories of how families serving together at prayer walks have been transformed, and why this movement is awakening students to take their place in the fight for life.
📅 Youth For Life Prayer Walks – September 13, 2025👉 Find a location near you: https://lovelife.org/youthforlife
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Out of the Ashes: Finding Hope AfterLoss

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger sit down with Theo Facinoli, founder of Out of the Ashes Foundation. Theo and his wife, Brittany, have walked through the heartbreaking loss of four children, including their daughter Hannah, who was stillborn. Out of that grief, God birthed a ministry to come alongside families facing miscarriage, stillbirth, infertility, and even abortion.
Theo shares his family’s story, how Out of the Ashes began, and the powerful ways the church can step into sensitive conversations with compassion and hope. You’ll hear about practical tools their ministry offers, testimonies of healing, and how communities of believers can carry one another’s burdens in times of unimaginable pain.
If you or someone you know has experienced loss, this conversation will encourage you that healing is possible through Christ and that no story is wasted.
🔗 Learn more about Out of the Ashes: https://outoftheashesfoundation.org🔗 Connect with Love Life: https://lovelife.org
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Plug Into Your Church

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger celebrate an incredible milestone — 500 babies saved in 2025 — and then dive into the sixth healthy rhythm: connection to a local church.
We’ve already talked through sleep, rest, eating well, exercise, prayer, and time in the Word. But there’s one more rhythm that’s essential for every believer: being rooted and accountable in a local, Bible-preaching church.
Daniel and Brian unpack why the local church is God’s plan A, why accountability matters, and how discipleship and diversity in the body of Christ are key to spiritual growth. You’ll also hear powerful stories from the sidewalks and how the House of Refuge initiative is equipping churches to protect, prevent, and provide.
👉 If you’re not plugged into a church yet, check out the House of Refuge network at https://lovelife.org/refuge or email us at info@lovelife.org — we’d love to help you find a place to belong.
Be encouraged, be challenged, and remember: the gates of hell will not prevail against the church.

The Healthy Rhythm of Sleep

In this episode of the We Love Life podcast, Daniel and Brian unpack the 5th rhythm in our 6 Healthy Rhythms series — Sleep.We talk about why sleep isn’t just a personal preference, but God’s idea for restoring our bodies and minds. From Jesus sleeping in the storm to Elijah’s “naps and snacks,” we explore the biblical foundation for rest, how it connects with the other healthy rhythms, and why you can’t pour into others if you’re running on empty.
Whether you sleep easily or struggle to shut your mind off at night, this conversation offers encouragement, Scripture, and practical tips to help you find the kind of rest that fuels your ministry and your life.
Listen in and discover:
The difference between rest and sleep
How sleep demonstrates our trust in God
Why ministry leaders and volunteers need intentional rest
Practical ways to find your optimal sleep rhythm
📌 Learn more and get connected: https://lovelife.org

Fighting Shoulder to Shoulder

What if your marriage is the most powerful weapon in your ministry? In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger are joined by Jason Benham to talk about one of the most overlooked aspects of spiritual warfare—your relationship with your spouse.
Jason unpacks powerful truths from his book Beauty in Battle, revealing why so many ministry couples burn out, how to fight shoulder to shoulder instead of face to face, and why your marriage is not a side project—it’s your primary ministry.
Whether you're married, single, or hoping to be one day, this episode will challenge, convict, and equip you to build a life and ministry that lasts.
🟦 Topics Covered:
Why Satan targets marriages in ministry
Emotional intelligence and self-awareness in marriage
The biblical foundation for marriage as the Church
How to fight with your spouse, not against them
📘 Learn more and get the book:https://beautyinbattle.comhttps://jasonandtori.com
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The Rest That Rebuilds

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, we’re joined by Chuck Gschwend—co-founder of The Eden Project and a trusted mentor to ministry leaders across the nation.
Chuck unpacks the Three S’s—Silence, Sabbath, and Solitude—and shares how these simple, biblical rhythms can rescue leaders from burnout and bring them back to the heart of God. From his own journey as a trial attorney and church planter to his transformation into a spiritual formation coach, Chuck’s story is one of rediscovering identity, slowing down, and learning to live as God’s beloved.
💬 Topics covered:
-Why rest isn’t optional for leaders
-The lie of ministry-driven identity
-How Chuck helped Brian recover from burnout
-What silence and solitude actually look like
🔗 Learn more about Chuck’s ministry: https://www.TheEdenProject.com🌱 Connect with us: https://www.lovelife.org📧 Email: info@lovelife.org
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Your Temple Has a Purpose

What does your health have to do with your calling? In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger sit down with Matthew Headden—veteran, former addict, and founder of Temple Keepers—to talk about one of the most overlooked areas of Christian discipleship: your physical body.
They unpack why caring for your body is not about vanity or shame, but a biblical mandate and a spiritual act of worship. From emotional eating to sustainable habits, from scriptural foundations to practical next steps, this conversation will challenge you, encourage you, and may just reframe your entire view of health and holiness.
💡 Topics covered:
Why our bodies are not our own (1 Cor. 6:19–20)
What Scripture really says about food, fitness, and faithfulness
Practical steps to begin stewarding your body for the glory of God
📖 “Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31
👇 Connect with Matthew:Website: https://thetemplekeepers.comInstagram: @thegodfoodguyPodcast: The Temple Keepers Podcast
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Healthy Rhythms Start Here

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger kick off a new series based on the Six Healthy Rhythms taught at Love Life. They dive into the foundational rhythm: Read and Pray Daily—a non-negotiable for anyone seeking to live on mission without burning out.
From personal stories and pastoral confessions to practical tools and Bible reading plans, this conversation is packed with wisdom to help you build a sustainable walk with God. Whether you’re serving on the sidewalk, leading a church, raising a family, or simply wanting to grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus—this episode is for you.
⏱️ Topics Covered:
Why reading and prayer must come before action
How burnout happens (and how to avoid it)
Favorite Bible reading tools and plans
How to cultivate intimacy with God, not just activity for Him
📱 Download the Seeing Jesus Together Bible app📧 Join the Wednesday Prayer Call: info@lovelife.org
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“She Chose Life- Even When Everyone Told Her Not To”

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger sit down with national pro-life speaker Steventhen Holland, whose story is one of the most powerful we’ve ever shared.
Steventhen’s mother was a mentally disabled woman with the cognitive ability of an 11-year-old. After being raped in a state-run facility, she became pregnant—and though pressured to abort by the very people meant to care for her, she refused. Homeless, confused, and with no support, she carried her baby to term and gave him life. At nine months pregnant, she was found living in a cardboard box behind a grocery store. That baby was Steventhen. Her heroic 'yes' became the foundation of a story that now touches hearts across the nation.
🔊 You’ll hear:
-How God redeemed unspeakable tragedy for purpose
-Why every life, no matter the circumstances, has value
-How Steventhen met his birth mom 27 years later
-Stories of transformation from his national speaking ministry
-Why rest, family, and faith remain his foundation
👉 Don’t miss this incredible story of hope, healing, and legacy.
🔗 Learn more about Steventhen: steventhen.com and BrokenNotDead.com💜 Support our ministry: lovelife.org📩 For any inquiries, email us at: info@lovelife.org

Sidewalk Ministry: The Frontlines of the Battle for Life

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger sit down with longtime sidewalk missionary Vicky Kaseorg—one of the most experienced and effective voices on the frontlines of the pro-life movement. Vicky shares how God called her into sidewalk outreach, what she says to moms in the moments that matter, and stories of heartbreak and hope from the abortion centers of America.
Inside this episode:— The 3 key talking points that save lives in 15 seconds— Her most powerful testimonies from the sidewalk— Why prayer and fasting matter more than ever (Mark 9:29)— How YOU can get trained and involved
💡 Interested in sidewalk outreach or becoming a House of Refuge church?Visit https://lovelife.org/america
🙏 Set your alarm for 9:29 to pray daily for an end to abortion.
📩 Questions or want to get involved? Email us at info@lovelife.org