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Mission Love & Life

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Mission Love & Life is a Catholic, pro-life, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a culture of life and love rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church. Founded in the belief that every life is a sacred gift from God, we strive to educate individuals of all ages about the inherent value of life through the lens of authentic love.
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Michael Westhead | Men For Life | Mission Love & Life

Michael Westhead has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Marine Science from Slippery Rock University. He worked for Mote Marine Laboratory on coral reef restoration and aquaculture projects in the Florida Keys and later taught at marine institutes in Florida and California. He currently teaches high school Science and Theology at Regina Luminis Academy in Berwyn, PA. In addition to teaching, he volunteers to teach catechism at his parish and is a contributor to the Daily Knight Catholic newspa...

Apr 13, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 25

Deacon Jaime Gándara | The Called | Mission Love & Life

Pete and Andrew sit down with Deacon Jaime Gándara, one of five permanent deacons ordained last June in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. They discuss his journey of faith and what it's like being a deacon in the world today. ★ Support this podcast ★

Apr 12, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 24

Andrew Youngblood | Mission Love & Life

Pete and Andrew sit down with Mr. Andrew Youngblood, an internationally renowned teacher and Catholic classical education consultant with over three decades of experience. Andrew was instrumental in the founding of both the Regina Academies and the Chesterton Scholars Program at Cardinal O'Hara High School. He currently serves as headmaster of Regina Luminis Academy in Berwyn, PA. ○ Check out Andrew's new book, available from Word On Fire Ministries! https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/prod... ★ Su...

Apr 06, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 23

Deacon John Ellis | The Called | Mission Love & Life

Pete and Andrew sit down with Deacon John Ellis, one of five permanent deacons ordained last June in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. They discuss his journey of faith and what it's like being a deacon in the world today. ★ Support this podcast ★

Apr 06, 2025•47 min•Ep. 22

Catholic Misconceptions | Mission Love & Life

Andrew sits down with Gina, Chris, and the most recent addition to our intern staff, Lucy Rice. They discuss what led Lucy to MLL, and also some misconceptions often held about the Catholic Church. ★ Support this podcast ★

Apr 06, 2025•55 min•Ep. 21

Post-secondary Pro-Life! | MLL @ Gannon U

Pete sits down at Gannon University in Erie, PA to talk with a few students about what it's like being pro-life in the college world. ★ Support this podcast ★

Mar 23, 2025•34 min•Ep. 20

Theology of the Body Meets Real-World Dating! | Mission Love & Life

ITS HERE!!! 😯❤️👣 This past January, Pete and Tricia were privileged to speak at SFLA's National Pro-Life Summit in Washington, D.C. It was a wonderful day, and many hearts and minds were touched by their mission and witness to authentic loving. For those who were not able to attend, here is their talk reposted in its entirety. Stay tuned for more, and we hope to see you next year!!! This presentation was produced in partnership with Students for Life America. Please see the link below for the ...

Mar 23, 2025•58 min•Ep. 19

Christ As the Bridegroom | Nicky Verna

Pete sits down with Nicky Verna, one of MLL's speakers, mother of four, and only the second wife to have completed her master's in theology alongside her husband Tom during the deaconate process. ★ Support this podcast ★

Mar 23, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 18

What Is Spiritual Direction? (Part One) | Jennifer Collins

Tonight, Pete sits down with Jennifer Collins, a certified spiritual director through Divine Mercy University and mother of three. They discuss the importance of spiritual direction and its importance, especially for young people, in today's noisy culture. ★ Support this podcast ★

Mar 23, 2025•48 min•Ep. 16

College OR Skilled Trades ? | John Finley

Today, Pete and Andrew sit down with MLL intern and plumbing apprentice John Finley to discuss his experience with blue collar work and the state of the skilled trades in America today. ★ Support this podcast ★

Mar 23, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 15

Recap: The March for Life | Mission Love & Life

Today, the gang dives into the weekend, and what happened during Life Fest, The March for Life, and SFLA's National Pro-Life Summit. A special thank-you goes to everyone who made these events possible. MLL is grateful for the work you have put in, and we hope to see you all again next year! ★ Support this podcast ★

Mar 23, 2025•40 min•Ep. 14

Happy MLK Day! | Mission Love & Life

Today, Gina, Chris and Antell sit down and highlight some of the issues that the black community and people of color have faced in America today, especially due to Planned Parenthood's eugenical practices. ★ Support this podcast ★

Mar 23, 2025•54 min•Ep. 12

Earl's Story | Mission Love & Life

***CONTENT WARNING*** Please be advised that this episode discusses topics of a sexually disturbing nature. Listener discretion is advised. Today, Pete and Andrew's good friend Earl sits down and shares his story of surviving clerical sexual abuse. ★ Support this podcast ★

Mar 23, 2025•49 min•Ep. 11

The March, LifeFest, and Summit | Mission Love & Life

Tonight, MLL talks about our upcoming trip to Washington D.C. and our planned participation in the March for Life, Life Fest, and the SFLA National Pro-Life Summit. Chris and Gina recap their favorite memories of previous marches. ★ Support this podcast ★

Mar 23, 2025•31 min•Ep. 9

Melanie Winter, NP | Mission Love & Life

Today, MLL speaks with Melanie Winter, a nurse practitioner and manager at Amnion Pregnancy Care Medical Center. We discuss her journey home to the Catholic faith and pro-life movement, her experience with certain cases as a nurse practitioner, and a few questions that Gina and Nick have to ask. ★ Support this podcast ★

Mar 23, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 8

Italy, Family, Deep Catholic Faith & Entrepreneurship | Stephen Rawson

MLL sits down today with Stephen Rawson, Pete and Andrew's good friend. He shares his return to Catholicism, his experience bouncing around both the physical and business world, and his thoughts on the pro-life movement and community. ★ Support this podcast ★

Mar 23, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 7

Feminism, Dating, and Sex | Mission Love & Life

Today, Pete and Andrew sit down with student leaders Chris and Gina and discuss how feminism has changed over the years. They also talk about the implications it has on modern dating, and how the sexual revolution has brought devastation to authentic relationships founded in Christ. ★ Support this podcast ★

Mar 23, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 4

The Ethics of Authentic Healthcare | Dr. Max Mercado

Today, MLL sits down with Dr. Max Mercado, an internal medical practitioner and founding chairman of Philadelphia's Gianna Center. We discuss his experience with ethical issues within the medical community, practical authentic healthcare, and much more. Stay tuned for more! ★ Support this podcast ★

Mar 23, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 3
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