From her balcony in Pakistan, Nikki Kingsley imagined ending it all. Trapped in an arranged marriage, confined to her home, and living in a culture where she could not leave the house without permission, she felt utterly hopeless. Something had to change. After a daring escape to America, Nikki turned to Allah for comfort and spiritual strength. But her journey took an unexpected turn when she began receiving locutions from Jesus and Mary, messages that revealed the faith she had been raised in ...
Aug 12, 2025•1 hr 44 min
From postpartum recovery and sleepless nights to six weeks without intimacy, many of us step into marriage unprepared for the realities of motherhood. Add to that the emotional rollercoaster of discerning when to welcome another child only to face unexpected pregnancies--it's clear this journey isn’t always tidy. In this episode, I sit down with Chrissy Horton, content creator and mother of six, for an honest, no-holds-barred conversation about life without contraception, the joy and chaos of ra...
Aug 08, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Dr. Bill Sears, Lila’s favorite pediatrician and the author of over 40 parenting books, joins us today to share his hard-earned wisdom on discipline. Parents often ask: How do I get my children to listen? What should I do when they’re fighting over a toy? Should I schedule my baby’s sleep and meals? Do I hug my child during a tantrum? How can I encourage my teen to tell the truth? New parents especially are full of questions, and Dr. Sears, a father of eight, has answers grounded in decades of e...
Aug 06, 2025•1 hr 43 min
Franccesca Sevilla was building a glamorous life in music videos and social media when a growing desire for God took hold. During a fast, she experienced His love in a way that changed everything. A second fast brought even deeper clarity—it felt like her world turned from black and white to color. She knew God was real. She gave her life to Him, embraced modesty, committed to chastity, and launched a faith-based fitness ministry to help women honor their bodies. Franccesca’s story proves that l...
Aug 01, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Why do men and women so often miss each other completely despite the best of intentions? Misunderstandings between the sexes often lead to tension, hurt, and total communication breakdown. Today’s guest, relationship expert Alison Armstrong, brings decades of research on male behavior to the table. She reveals how women unintentionally emasculate men by over-correcting, over-explaining, or interrupting. These habits push men out of their natural state of protect-and-provide into a posture of def...
Jul 29, 2025•1 hr 53 min
Long before Myers-Briggs, there were the Four Temperaments. From Hippocrates to the Church Fathers to the 21st century, this timeless model has helped people understand themselves (and each other) on a deeper level. Now, Art and Laraine Bennett bring this ancient wisdom into the modern world with fresh insight and real-life application. Discover your temperament, decode your child’s baffling behavior, and turn your spouse’s quirks into opportunities for deeper connection and communication. Plus ...
Jul 25, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Gene McConnell, the son of a pastor, was a naturally charismatic young man—full of life and passionate about his faith. But an early experience of abuse introduced deep wounds that led him into a decades long struggle with sexual addiction. Everything changed when a friend extended genuine love and acceptance, offering a glimpse of God’s grace and the unconditional embrace of the Father seen in the story of the Prodigal Son. That moment marked the beginning of a ten-year journey of healing and r...
Jul 22, 2025•2 hr 47 min
When we hear the words of John 15:13, “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” most of us assume it’s a metaphor, not a literal call. But on June 18, that verse became a lived reality. Three friends, Val Creus, Matt Schoenecker, and Matt Anthony lost their lives in an act of heroic brotherhood. When Val jumped into the swimming hole at Rattlesnake Falls and called for help, both Matts jumped in after him without hesitation. Today, we’re joined by their close ...
Jul 18, 2025•1 hr 46 min
Ariel Fitz had it all until tragedy left her and her family homeless. Thrown into a new school where she didn’t speak the language, Ariel struggled to adjust and fell into depression and doubt. But God wasn’t done. Through deep trials, Ariel’s faith was rebuilt and so was her life. When she felt called to leave a traditional career and start creating TikTok content and music, it was a leap of radical surrender. That leap turned into a viral ministry reaching millions. In this episode, Ariel shar...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 23 min
“Obedience” in marriage is a loaded word—what does it really mean? Are women expected to submit like servants? Is Christian marriage inherently unequal? Or is there something deeper, more beautiful, and profoundly mutual at play? Today I’m joined by Mary Stanford, who has spent her career unpacking this very paradox. How can a woman “submit” as described in Ephesians 5 and still be a full, free, and equal partner in marriage? Mary dives into the God-given differences between men and women—how ou...
Jul 11, 2025•1 hr 35 min
Can sexual attraction shift? Can we rewire how past trauma affects us? Dr. Joseph Nicolosi Jr. explores these questions through Reintegrative Therapy—a trauma-focused, evidence-based approach designed for those experiencing unwanted sexual attractions. Critics label it "conversion therapy," but Nicolosi argues it’s something entirely different. In this episode, he explains how resolving deep-rooted trauma can sometimes lead to changes in sexual attractions and why this method is so controversial...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 18 min
A disturbing trend is sweeping Gen Z—and it’s making headlines in The New Yorker, The Guardian, Time Magazine, and NPR. It’s called No Contact: young people aren’t just disagreeing with their parents—they’re cutting them off entirely. In an age where ideological conformity is demanded, even a hint of dissent can be grounds for exile. Radical acceptance is the new litmus test—and conservative parents are failing by default. Instead of sticking with the families who raised them, many are replacing...
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Becket Cook was living what many would call a dream life—working in Hollywood, dating men, and surrounded by celebrities. But beneath the surface, he felt an ache that nothing in that world could satisfy. One day at a café, he noticed a group of young people doing a Bible study and struck up a conversation. That led to an invitation to church—and during that very first visit, the Holy Spirit met him powerfully. In this episode, Becket shares his journey from acting on same-sex attraction to find...
Jul 01, 2025•2 hr 12 min
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 dream...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 34 min
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 tensio...
Jun 25, 2025•54 min
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, ins...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 40 min
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.i...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 34 min
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 f...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 22 min
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 unco...
Jun 15, 2025•56 min
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,...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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 powerf...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 27 min
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 id...
Jun 06, 2025•2 hr 9 min
Clearing Misconceptions about Adriana Smith Case w/ Fr Tad Pacholczyk
Jun 05, 2025•33 min
Check out the full episode with Fr Tad below: Full Episode on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lila-rose-show/id1460036160?i=1000711703259 Full Episode on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/lilaroseshow/episodes/Adriana-Smith-Case-Setting-The-Record-Straight-e33p04o Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/rZZsci7vZLg
Jun 05, 2025•2 min
Tarot readings and astrology might seem like harmless fun—trendy ways to connect with the spiritual and peek into the future. But beneath the surface lies a darker truth. While we’re all wired to seek something beyond the physical, what if today’s popular spiritual practices are actually dangerous doors to deception? Enter Jenn Nizza, a former psychic turned Christian who once shocked clients by knowing personal details they never shared—insight she now realizes came from dark spiritual forces. ...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 44 min
Have you ever prayed, hoping to hear from God—and heard nothing? Maybe you’ve thought God only speaks rarely, and only through dramatic signs. Today, we’re clearing up those misconceptions with Jonna Schuster, expert in listening prayer and author of Hearing God's Voice: A Catholic Guide to Listening Prayer. Jonna reminds us of what Scripture says: We are His sheep, and His sheep know His voice. God wants to speak to you—daily. And learning to hear Him is essential for your joy and spiritual gro...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 34 min
Dinosaurs, owls… and condoms? Yep, those are just a few of the topics sitting side by side on the shelves at your local library. Today I’m joined by “Kitchen Table Activist” Karen England to expose the graphic, sexually explicit content being snuck into school and public libraries—often disguised as kid-friendly cartoons. These books aren’t approved by parents, but by unelected librarians pushing content that goes far beyond what’s appropriate for children. Watch this episode, get informed, and ...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Fr. Robert Spitzer is back—and this time, we’re talking UFOs. Newly declassified footage from Navy pilots shows unidentified craft that defy known physics. Could this point to intelligent alien life? If so—do they have souls? Free will? Original sin? Would they need salvation? Baptism? As a priest and expert in the philosophy of science, Fr. Spitzer unpacks the theological implications of extraterrestrial life—and what it would mean for our understanding of creation, redemption, and the uniquene...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Ryan Bethea, producer, writer, and host of the hit podcast The Exorcist Files , joins me for a fascinating conversation about the supernatural—and what he’s learned after years of studying real-life exorcisms. As a Protestant, how does he feel about keeping the relic of St. Jude’s arm in his kitchen? Is God still working miracles today, or were those only for the early Church? What does unforgiveness have to do with cases of demonic possession? This episode will challenge you to be more open to ...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 5 min
We’re back with another LIVE call-in episode! I dive into the wild world of Gen Z and millennial dating—from an ex who is spiritually undecided, a pro-life guy stuck in a sea of pro-choice matches, and a caller spiraling over turning 27 in a youth-obsessed culture. Feeling discouraged? Don’t be—God’s got a plan (and I’ve got some encouragement and practical advice). Watch the episode, then head to my Instagram and drop your info on the matchmaking post! Call us at 409-234-4689! NEW: Join our exc...
May 16, 2025•49 min
