From The Median

Christy Edwards is the author of the book “Charlie Kirk In His Own Words.” She knew Charlie from the very beginning and helped him along the way while building a great friendship. Christy shares her stories and experiences with one of the greatest influencers in history.

On this episode, your host Jerry Cirino discusses some past and upcoming guests that you will want to hear. We also discuss the pride month heroics of 3 MLB players, and much more.

Emma was 43, fit, active, and the kind of woman friends described as “unstoppable.” But the day doctors told her she had Stage IV breast cancer, already in her lymph nodes and liver, the world she built collapsed in seconds. The treatment options were limited. The tone was grim. The message was clear. Prepare for the worst.

Faith-Ann Dalton faced an unplanned pregnancy without a lot of support. In spite of her youth, lack of education and family support, Faith chose life and ended up wanting to share her story to others that are in her position. Faith specifically wants to share her great experience at her local Pregnancy Resource Center. Faith wrote a book called “In This House We Lived” and gives 10% of her proceeds to the Pregnancy Resource Center.

Jana Brown experienced the loss of her husband, addiction and despair. Ultimately she turned to God and found salvation, much like the Prodigal Son. Hear her wonderful story as an Author, Widow Mom, and Fitness Coach.

In this episode, your host, Jerry Cirino, Jr. gives you some updates on pro-life news and topics of the day as well as previews upcoming or past guests on the show.

In this episode, your host, Jerry Cirino, Jr. gives you some updates on pro-life news and topics of the day as well as previews upcoming or past guests on the show.

Dr. Alveda C. King is the daughter of the late slain civil rights activist Rev. A. D. King and the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and a Christian Evangelist. Author of the best seller KING RULES and WE’RE NOT COLORBLIND, she is also founder of Speak for Life, Chairman of the Center for The American Dream – AFPI, and currently serves as a Fox News Channel contributor and is the host of “Alveda King’s House” on Fox Nation, and NEWSMAX opinion contributor; a member of Optimist International; former college professor; and a film and music veteran. Alveda is also a former Georgia State Legislator, college professor, a twice assigned Presidential appointee, and a 2021 recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.

Dr. Moon is known for advocating informed consent and freedom of speech within medical education and the doctor-patient relationship. She became publicly prominent after expressing concerns about COVID-19 vaccines for children, which led to professional consequences. She relinquished her state medical license under duress following warnings from her employer, Washington State University, that she would be reported for her public comments against vaccinating children to prevent COVID-19. Dr. Moon, along with other physicians, has legally challenged the state’s medical regulators, arguing for free speech rights and against disciplinary action for dissenting medical opinions regarding COVID-19 treatments and vaccination policies.

A Catholic writer, speaker, and content creator exploring prayerful intimacy with Christ, Catholic social teaching, and everyday life through the lens of our rich and beautiful faith. "I’m grateful to have been featured in the New York Times, BBC, EWTN, Verily Man, Evie Mag, and Charleston Mag and have spoken at events before thousands of audience members about Christ’s love."

Vianca Rodriguez changed her liberal views with the help of her sister. Now she has been outspoken in her support for life and for the Hispanic community. Vianca is from the Dominican Republic and shares her values to make our country great.

Heidi St. John has delighted tens of thousands of readers through her blog, her Facebook page and her books. Her transparent style and her rich sense of humor combine to draw her readers into what feels like a very personal conversation over a cup of coffee.

Beth Bourne has a personal experience with gender confusion and has seen the damage that is done to children. Now Beth is speaking out and showing up at schools to protest their indoctrination. Beth is a fighter and won’t stop until the left gives up on their gender ideology lies.

CRTL is joining in Phase 2 of this initiative and we need volunteers who are willing to walk two specific neighborhoods to door-knock beginning in June and going through July. North Ridgeville and Strongsville are the two towns which have been selected for this effort. Training will be provided (which will take less than an hour) and will take place on the four Saturdays in June in Strongsville and North ridgeville with dates and locations coming soon. This training will be led by Susan Cipriani. Susan is FANTASTIC and is a veteran “door knocker”. You will get everything you need from her. Her email is [email protected] .

Amy Bacon loves healthy living, Christ-like living, and her family. She became vocal when she realized how the government lies to us and engages in greed. Amy shares her story of promoting a naturally healthy lifestyle.

Claire met her birth mother in 2009 who told her about her abortion survival and her twin. Claire was adopted into a loving family and says that finding out she survived an abortion that was meant to take her life never changed who she knew she was: wanted, chosen and loved. Claire shares a hopeful message of forgiveness, redemption and truth, exposing the humanity of the unborn baby and how abortion hurts women.

As a speaker, worship artist, cultural commentator and podcaster, my heart is to help this generation see Truth clearly and live faith boldly. I believe God is raising up a generation that won’t trade conviction for comfort but are people who stay rooted in Truth even when culture shifts.

Aniela Chis is a bold pro-life advocate, speaker, and host of the podcast Spotlight on Life, where she highlights pro-life voices and inspires Christians to take meaningful action. She is helping awaken the Church to its role in one of the most urgent issues of our time. With raw honesty, she shares her personal journey through abortion, silence, and redemption—offering a powerful message of truth, healing, and hope.

Anne Fundner is a California mother of four whose life was shattered when her 15-year-old son Weston died after taking what he thought was a harmless pill that was actually illicit fentanyl. A deeply involved parent and former room mom and school ambassador, she now channels her grief into powerful advocacy, sharing Weston’s story to put a human face on the fentanyl crisis and warn families that “one pill can kill.” Having testified before Congress on the border-enabled flood of cartel-driven fentanyl into American communities, she challenges leaders and parents alike to confront this threat with urgency, education, and decisive action to protect children.

Life Issues Institute is dedicated to changing the hearts and minds of millions of people through pro-life education. We are committed to providing the latest information and research tools to organizations and individuals around the world in order to protect innocent human life. We advance the cause of life from conception through to natural death. Victor Nieves serves as President of Life Issues Institute and host of Life Issues as well as our half-hour weekly radio program Straight Talk on Life Issues.