Sanctity of Life Radio Special

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan issued a presidential proclamation designating the Sunday closest to January 22—the day the Supreme Court issued its infamous Roe v. Wade decision—as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. While, unfortunately, not every President since Reagan has followed the practice of such proclamation, Christians continue to recognize the date as a significant reminder that by all means we must continue to celebrate the sanctity of life.

Joining Brad Mattes, President of Life Issues Institute are two guests who speak eloquently out of personal experience:

Mark Roepke

When Mark’s mother was just 14 years old she was raped at a July 4th party. His mother bravely kept the child, choosing to give him up for adoption into a loving Christian home. Years later, Mark is a strong defendant of life, speaking publicly at a DC rally and delivering a message so impactful it went viral with millions of people sharing his story. “The circumstances of my conception do not determine my worth as a human being.”

Ayala Isenberg

When Ayala was a child, she was repeatedly sexually abused for years. When she was 15 years old, she became pregnant through rape. Amazingly, despite the tragedy in conception, Ayala actually felt love for the child and fought to keep it. Sadly, she miscarried and lost her daughter. Now Ayala is a powerful advocate for life with a significant presence on social media where she vigorously defends the truth that every life is sacred.

“Abortion doesn’t erase the trauma of rape; abortion makes the situation worse.” -Brad Mattes