The Lila Rose Show

In today's episode my dear friend Stephanie Gray Connors—renowned pro-life apologist and global speaker—joins me to share the behind-the-scenes story of how she found love at 40 (yes, I played matchmaker!).Stephanie gets real about the heartache of waiting, the tension between her calling and her longing for marriage, and the unexpected ways God showed up—through deep friendship, purpose-driven work, and eventually, a saintly husband.If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late for your dreams, this conversation will remind you: God’s timing is perfect.Stephanie’s website: https://loveunleasheslife.com/aboutNEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of wagyu burgers, hot dogs, chicken wings, or bacon for life! Use code LILA for $40 off! -EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!-Cozy Earth: Better Sleep, Brighter Days - Get the highest quality sleep essentials for 40% OFF at https://cozyearth.com/lila!00:00:00 - Intro00:03:37 - Stephanie’s background00:10:48 - Cozy Earth00:11:44 - Career vs Family00:22:15 - Good Ranchers00:23:30 - Career vs Family Pt II00:27:30 - I would cry myself to sleep00:34:39 - EveryLife00:35:49 - Friendship and the best moments in my life 00:42:00 - Common Needs00:44:08 - Being loved vs being recognized00:45:49 - Singleness in 30s00:51:01 - 50 y/o who got married00:55:17 - We idolize many things01:01:00 - Mad at God01:03:00 - Holy people get overlooked01:19:05 - Would you go through it again?01:20:48 - Are women too picky?01:22:57 - Stephanie’s book on IVF

Josh Hammer—lawyer, foreign policy expert, and editor-at-large at Newsweek—joins the show to break down the latest escalation in the Middle East, including the U.S. striking Iranian nuclear sites with bunker-busting bombs.We get into it: U.S. foreign policy, non-interventionism, and the bigger picture Americans need to understand right now. Josh pushes back on the isolationist take—and his arguments are worth hearing.He also shares a personal account of fleeing Israel with his family as tensions exploded on the ground.We can't afford to stay uninformed—let’s keep the conversation going.Josh’s X: https://x.com/josh_hammer?lang=enCheck Out Our Sponsors:-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. -EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!-Crowd Health: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ The new alternative to health insurance - sign up and use the code "LILA" for a special deal of $99 for your first 3 months!

When Jesus introduced the new blueprint for marriage—no divorce, total monogamy—it stunned the Apostles. His vision was bold, uncompromising, and utterly countercultural. But with the power of the Holy Spirit, it’s not only possible—it’s transformational.Enter Father Josiah Trenham: Orthodox pastor, husband of 37 years, and father of ten. In this episode, he unpacks the divine design for marriage—why it’s essential for civilization and for sanctifying your soul. You’ll walk away challenged, inspired, and ready to see marriage as a holy mission with eternal impact.Marriage Conference: https://www.themarriageconference.com/Patristic Nectar Website/App: https://patristicnectar.org/Patristic Nectar YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatristicNectarFilmsNEW:Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. -Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! 00:00:00 - Intro00:03:40 - Why Focus on Love and Marriage?00:09:57 - Seven Weeks Coffee00:10:40 - What is St John Chrysostom’s vision of marriage?00:18:43 - Jesus establishing the importance of marriage00:21:55 - Marriage got completely mangled00:22:48 - Hallow00:23:38 - (‘No such thing as Judeo-Christian ethic’00:30:45 - What did early Christians think about marriage?00:32:25 - Why was sexual revolution so ‘effective’?00:42:14 - What about single people?00:47:39 - The role of contraception in demise of sexual morality00:52:18 - No Fault Divorce00:55:06 - Pastoring LGBT people00:59:03 - Theological understanding of marriage01:07:44 - Honoring Children01:09:11 - Eros and Sexual Attraction01:10:07 - Why should couples have children?01:22:00 - Be fruitful and multiply01:24:14 - Natural Family Planning01:28:40 - Sexual Fasting

What should you really be looking for in a partner—and what’s keeping so many from meeting and marrying the right one? Are we too picky? Can chemistry grow over time? And does early physical contact cloud judgment more than we realize?Joining Lila for this unfiltered dating roundtable are:-Alessandra Conti, celebrity matchmaker and co-founder of Matchmakers in the City: https://instagram.com/matchmakeralessandraconti/-Ryan Bethea, host and producer of The Exorcist Files podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thebethea-Franco Fernandez, Catholic influencer and editor: https://instagram.com/thefrancotvTogether, they tackle the biggest dating pitfalls, what men and women often get wrong, and how faith, personality, and even physical touch play into it all. Plus, Lila shares a glimpse into her own love story—was there instant chemistry, or something deeper?If you're single—or know someone who is (so, everyone)—this episode is full of insight, laughter, and hard truths you won’t want to miss.NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Nimi Skincare: The best skincare—and it aligns with your values. Use code LILA for 15% off! https://www.nimiskincare.com/discount/LILA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-products-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. -Cozy Earth: Better Sleep, Brighter Days - Get the highest quality sleep essentials for 40% OFF at https://cozyearth.com/lila!00:00:00 - Intro00:07:49 - The Problems with Dating: Ryan’s Perspective00:10:04 - Nimi Skincare00:11:11 - Effects of P*rnography00:14:30 - Paradox of choice00:16:41 - People are self-sabotaging00:19:09 - What professions do women want?00:21:58 - Cozy Earth00:22:55 - Culture worships youth00:23:42 - Dating someone different than you00:32:57 - We Heart Nutrition00:33:55 - Roles of men and women in dating00:39:40 - Dating apps…traumatic00:44:05 - Probably wouldn’t have swiped…00:48:27 - Lila’s first impressions of her husband00:53:49 - Chaste dating00:55:31 - Waiting til marriage to kiss00:58:44 - Oxytocin01:04:31 - Boundaries01:16:28 - Pros/Cons of Cuddling01:23:40 - Enemy hates marriage01:28:29 - We follow a single, celibate man

You’ve seen Read Choi’s viral videos—over 10M on TikTok and Instagram—calling out the Devil, breaking down suffering, and making us laugh through it all. But behind the boldness is a story he’s never told—until now.For the first time, Read reveals the abuse he survived as a child—including nights spent sleeping on the street as punishment—and how pain shaped his faith, humor, and message.He also shares the wild moment God told him to adopt a schizophrenic homeless woman—and the backlash that followed.This episode is raw, honest, and full of hope. Read is redefining what faith looks like in the digital age—and paving the way for a new kind of witness.Read's website: https://readchoi.comRead’s IG: https://instagram.com/readchoiRead’s TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@readchoiNEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!-Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, or salmon! Use code LILA for $40 off! -Cozy Earth: Better Sleep, Brighter Days - Get the highest quality sleep essentials for 40% OFF at https://cozyearth.com/lila!00:00:00 - Intro00:05:58 - UC Berkley and Writing00:09:45 - Seven Weeks Coffee00:10:27 - Did you have faith growing up?00:11:39 - Homelessness00:17:59 Have you talked to your parents about this?00:20:32 - Good Ranchers00:21:47 - How did you come to faith?00:30:37 - CozyEarth00:31:35 - Darkness and Comedy00:34:16 - Helping the homeless woman00:40:17 - Angelic encounters00:46:56 - When did you decide to start TikTok?00:50:02 - How do you decide what to create?00:54:02 - Watching Read’s TikToks01:00:55 - Current Christian content community:01:04:06 - What to say or not to say online?01:05:56 - What things does Lila keep private?01:08:45 - Advice for young women on internet01:12:32 - Future of content and media01:15:52 - Gen Alpha

Naomi Best enrolled in Santa Clara University’s Counseling Psychology MA to help people. But when she began the required Human Sexuality course, she was stunned: graphic BDSM videos, public discussions of intimate sexual history, and an 8-page paper detailing her own experiences—including masturbation.Naomi refused to complete the coursework on moral and religious grounds. Despite requesting a religious exemption—granted to Muslim women—the university denied her appeal.In this episode, we uncover the radical ideology behind this curriculum and how critical theory is being used to hijack psychology—reshaping therapy into a tool for social reengineering and tearing down the moral foundations of society.This isn’t education—it’s ideological coercion that borders on sexual harassment. Watch the full episode to hear Naomi’s courageous stand—and learn how you can speak up against this disturbing trend infecting universities across the country.Naomi’s Substack: http://clinicallyincorrect.substack.com--NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Nimi Skincare: The best skincare—and it aligns with your values. Use code LILA for 15% off! https://www.nimiskincare.com/discount/LILA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-products-EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!-Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Kjngb9 Sign up to grow in purity and gain traction over sexual addiction: use code “LILA” for a free month!

He’s written over 40 books. He’s been on Oprah, Good Morning America, and even the cover of Time Magazine. Dr. Bill Sears is the man who made breastfeeding and attachment parenting mainstream—when no one else dared to say it mattered. But today, he’s here with a warning.Our kids are facing a health crisis unlike anything we’ve seen before—chronic illnesses once reserved for the elderly are now striking children. And Dr. Bill says it’s no accident. In this episode, he reveals the five foolproof, science-backed habits every parent needs to know—practical steps that could mean the difference between thriving and just surviving. Don’t miss this conversation—your child’s future health may depend on what you hear today.Dr Bill’s website: https://www.askdrsears.com/NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!-Cozy Earth: Better Sleep, Brighter Days - Get the highest quality sleep essentials for 40% OFF at https://cozyearth.com/lila!-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. 00:00 - Start01:43 - Who is Dr Bill Sears?06:44 - Children’s Health epidemic in America09:39 - Seven Weeks Coffee10:20 - ADHD and Autism12:51 - Toxicity in the world14:22 - Top Toxic ingredients?16:35 - #1 food on planet20:08 - Cozy Earth21:04 - Epigenetics and Shaping How Genes Operate23:16 - Organic foods?24:33 - We have a pharmacy inside ourselves27:22 - We Heart Nutrition28:24 - This won the Nobel Prize:37:42 - Sleep42:49 - Brain Problems47:28 - Give me a tool I can use fast:48:19 - Religious People Are Happier53:24 - Friendship and Sharing Well56:55 - 7 Tools of Attachment Parenting

Judy escaped an abusive marriage and was finally rebuilding her life with her two kids—until Greg entered the picture. Charming. Convincing. Dangerous.What began as a promise of love turned into a nightmare. One day, Judy found herself at the scene of a murder—and then behind bars, sentenced to life in prison for a crime she didn’t commit.But that wasn’t the end of her story. In the darkest place, Judy found light. This is the gripping true story of betrayal, injustice, and redemption—a powerful reminder that not even prison can separate us from the love of God (Romans 8:35). Find Judy's book: https://amzn.to/3Zpgp5FNEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Nimi Skincare: The best skincare—and it aligns with your values. Use code LILA for 15% off! https://www.nimiskincare.com/discount/LILA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-products-EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!-Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Kjngb9 Sign up to grow in purity and gain traction over sexual addiction: use code “LILA” for a free month!00:00:00 - Intro00:07:09 - Nimi Skincare00:08:19 - Childhood wounds and struggles00:24:07 - When things started turning south…00:13:53 - EveryLife 00:14:53 - Trying to build a new life00:23:02 - Covenant Eyes00:24:06 - First red flag00:28:03 - How the murder happened00:31:51 - Hitman and aftermath00:40:53 - Life sentence in prison00:53:58 - Are there failsafes today against this corruption?00:56:27 - Is death penalty moral?00:57:42 - Mothering Behind Bars01:01:09 - First time to see kids after prison:01:03:56 - Solitary confinement01:04:55 - 35 Years01:07:02 - How did you become free01:11:49 - First day of freedom

Katie Coblentz grew up a tomboy—Spider-Man, catch with dad, boys’ clothes. As a teen, she felt like a misfit and found fleeting belonging in the LGBT community. In college, YouTube videos of joyful ‘trans men’ promised freedom from her anxiety and pain.She transitioned—testosterone, surgery, a new name. The illusion worked. Until one day, she looked in the mirror… and saw a woman.That moment unraveled everything.Katie began the hard road of detransition and now speaks out against the trans ideology that nearly destroyed her. Her story is a warning—and a call to truth.NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!-Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! -Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, or salmon! Use code LILA for $40 off! 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:32 - Who is Katie?00:04:36 - Being a Tomboy00:11:12 - EveryLife00:12:04 - What was your relationship to sexuality at this point?00:17:55 - At what point did you think you were transgender?00:20:59 - Good Ranchers00:21:58 - Experience at gender clinic00:28:57 - What was it like being on testosterone?00:31:27 - Hallow00:32:17 - Any negative effects from testosterone?00:36:41 - What was it like living as a man?00:38:53 - How did it feel to ‘pass’ as a man?00:40:40 - Bottom Surgery?00:43:04 - What did your parents think?00:47:26 - The effect on Katie’s sister00:48:59 - Where did detransition come from?00:51:30 - Why she didn’t like LGBT support groups00:56:12 - Did you have any faith life then?01:05:19 - So easy to transition; so hard to de-transition01:09:05 - How did you react to breasts not growing back?01:14:51 - The only thing keeping her going in life:01:26:07 - How should pastors handle the LGBT questions?01:30:41 - How should parents handle transgender question01:35:54 - Advice for grandparents01:46:03 - Are you comfortable as a woman now?01:49:01 - Marriage01:58:51 - Final thoughts on how to help people

Clearing Misconceptions about Adriana Smith Case w/ Fr Tad Pacholczyk