The Respect Life Podcast

7 - Mother, Doctor, Saint: What we can learn from St. Gianna

We speak with Dr. Robin Goldsmith, co-founder of the Gianna Clinic in Wisconsin, about St. Gianna and what it looks like to use the gift of medicine to lovingly serve mothers and families. Thank you for listening! Visit us at respectlife.org [https://www.respectlife.org/].  ----- Intro/outro audio: “Mellow Happy Pop (Umbrella Clocks) No Synths” performed by Bopper Beats/stock.adobe.com. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2026, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved.

6 - Marriage as the Foundation of a Culture of Life

Bishop Stephen Parkes of the Diocese of Savannah talks with Kat Talalas about the vital role of strong marriages and families in building an authentic culture of life. He also shares about his journey to the priesthood, his experience becoming a bishop, living joy in our vocations, and the upcoming beatification of the Georgia Martyrs.  Thank you for listening! Visit us at https://www.respectlife.org [https://www.respectlife.org/]. ----- Intro/outro audio: “Mellow Happy Pop (Umbrella Clocks) No Synths” performed by Bopper Beats/stock.adobe.com. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2025, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved.

5 - How the Church Helps Pregnant Moms in Need

Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Naumann talks with Kat Talalas about how the Church “walks with” moms who are pregnant or parenting in difficult circumstances. He also shares about his journey to the priesthood, his involvement with pro-life ministry, and his experience becoming a bishop.  Thank you for listening! Visit us at https://www.respectlife.org [https://www.respectlife.org/]. ----- Intro/outro audio: “Mellow Happy Pop (Umbrella Clocks) No Synths” performed by Bopper Beats/stock.adobe.com. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2025, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved.

4 - The Myth of Compassionate "Aid in Dying"

Bishop Brennan of Brooklyn talks with Kat Talalas about what authentic, compassionate care looks like when our loved ones are dying. His parents’ beautiful example during his mother’s passing stands in stark contrast with the despair and hopelessness of assisted suicide, which is often promoted as “compassionate.” Bishop Brennan offers a message to caregivers and those who want to support them, as well as those suffering from physical illness or mental health concerns. He also shares memories from his childhood, his journey to the priesthood, and the phone call about becoming a bishop. Thank you for listening! Visit us at respectlife.org [https://www.respectlife.org]. ----- Intro/outro audio: “Mellow Happy Pop (Umbrella Clocks) No Synths” performed by Bopper Beats/stock.adobe.com. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2025, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved.

3 - Bishop Burbidge on Infertility and IVF

Bishop Michael Burbidge from the Diocese of Arlington talks with Kat Talalas about the cross of infertility, the Church’s teaching on IVF, and his pastoral letter addressing both. He also shares how he became pro-life, his journey to becoming a priest and bishop, and a message of hope to couples experiencing infertility. Thank you for listening! Visit us at https://www.respectlife.org. ----- Bishop Burbidge’s pastoral letter: “The Christian Family, In Vitro Fertilization, and Heroic Witness to True Love” https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/2025/01/22/the-christian-family-in-vitro-fertilization-and-heroic-witness-to-true-love/ Resources on IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies: https://www.usccb.org/resources/parish-leaders-kit-ivf-other-assisted-reproductive-technologies ----- Intro/outro audio: “Mellow Happy Pop (Umbrella Clocks) No Synths” performed by Bopper Beats/stock.adobe.com. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2025, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved.