Daniel and Brian sit down to reflect on Love Life’s recent San Diego launch — where 140 believers showed up for the city’s first prayer walk — and celebrate a major milestone: 7,000+ babies saved since 2016. They unpack what these numbers mean, why it’s biblical to track them, and how measuring impact helps the Church steward ministry with excellence. From powerful stories on the sidewalk to lessons learned about faith, growth, and accountability — this episode is full of gratitude and vision for what’s ahead. 📍 Topics Covered: Launching Love Life San Diego Celebrating 7,004 lives saved The story behind the numbers Is it biblical to measure ministry? Stewarding what God has entrusted 🎧 Listen weekly: Thursdays at 7PM ET💬 Connect: https://lovelife.org

Ten years. God stories. A family of faith. In this episode Daniel Parks sits down with founder Justin Reeder and our first City Director Andre Gonzalez to remember how Love Life began in 2016 with 32 people at a prayer walk in Charlotte and grew into a national movement. Hear the early confirmations, the first big Week 40, doors God opened in Greensboro and Raleigh, the bold step into New York City, and how the 2020 arrests sparked coast to coast expansion. New episodes every Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. Subscribe and share with a pastor, friend, or volunteer who needs fresh courage today. Reach out to us: info@lovelife.org

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger share why Celebrate Life Week 40 is our biggest prayer walk of the year, how God is uniting the church across the nation, and what is happening in new mission fields like San Diego and Washington DC. We also celebrate a powerful milestone in New York City with a Planned Parenthood closing in downtown Manhattan. Ordinary people said yes and God moved. Sign up for Celebrate Life and find your city:https://lovelife.org/celebratelife

In this episode we unpack three marks of a Christlike life that shape legacy today and for eternity. We reflect on the funeral of Voddie Baucham, the first prayer walk in Washington DC, and how the Word of God forms our mind, warms our heart, and strengthens our spine. Practical, pastoral, and aimed at mobilizing the church to create a culture of Love and Life. Listen for: How Scripture sharpens the mind and why daily reading matters (Hebrews 4:12, 1 Peter 1:23–25) Compassion at the clinic without compromise Courage that tells the truth with a steady spine Links: Website: https://lovelife.org Locations: https://lovelife.org/locations Connect: https://lovelife.org/connect

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks sits down with Sophia Martin, Regional Director for the Northwest, and Robin Porter, the new City Director launching Love Life Seattle. Together they share powerful stories of how God is moving across California, Washington, and beyond — uniting pastors, churches, and believers to pray and build a culture of Love and Life. Hear how Robin transitioned from pastoring in Bellevue to leading a new mission field in one of the nation’s most challenging regions, and how churches across the Northwest are standing together for life ahead of the Celebrate Life Prayer Walks happening on November 8. 🔹 Learn more or get involved: https://lovelife.org/celebratelife🔹 Email Robin: robin@lovelife.org🔹 Visit our website: https://lovelife.org

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger sit down with Luke Pierson, Discipleship Pastor at Apologia Church and co-founder of End Abortion Now. Together, they dive deep into biblical manhood, the crisis of weak men and weak preaching, and how reclaiming God’s design for men is key to ending abortion. Luke unpacks the Four Ps of godly leadership—prophet, priest, protector, provider—and shares how men can lead their homes through prayer, scripture, and accountability. The conversation gets real about issues like pornography, victim mentality, feminism’s impact on the church, and the need for bold, uncompromising preaching that calls men to repentance and action. If you’ve ever wondered how strong men, strong homes, and strong churches can change a culture, this episode is for you. Guest:Luke Pierson – Discipleship Pastor, Apologia Church🎧 Yesterday Was Easy Podcast: https://apologiastudios.com💡 End Abortion Now: https://endabortionnow.com Resources Mentioned: Sexual Detox by Tim Challies Covenant Eyes (accountability software): https://www.covenanteyes.com Accountable2You: https://accountable2you.com Connect with Love Life:🌐 Website: https://lovelife.org📩 Email: info@lovelife.org❤️ Get Involved: https://lovelife.org/connect  

This week on the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and co host Brian Ottinger introduce Jordan and Kyla Jackson and the launch of Love Life DC. Hear the story of saying yes to God, wrapping faith around the Word, and calling the church to create a culture of Love and Life in the nation’s capital. We close by praying over Jordan, Kyla, and the DMV church. JOIN THE DC PRAYER WALK: Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025Time: Prayer walk at 9:00 a.m. Arrive by 8:30 a.m.Location: Planned Parenthood Carol Whitehill Moses Center, 1225 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002Free parking: Union Market, 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002   Connect with a local team or learn next steps: https://lovelife.org/connectQuestions: info@lovelife.org  

In this episode Daniel Parks sits down with Shon Thornburg our Regional Director for Southern California and LaMar Bratton the new City Director for San Diego. Hear how God is uniting pastors and churches across Ventura to San Diego, why volunteer teams now stand in front of many centers each week, and how San Diego is preparing to launch on October 25. Shon shares fresh stats from Youth For Life and LaMar tells a powerful rescue story that shows what happens when the church shows up in LOVE and LIFE.   Learn more and find locations: https://lovelife.org/locations General info: https://lovelife.org Email us to connect with LaMar and the San Diego launch team: info@lovelife.org Follow San Diego updates on Instagram: @LoveLifeSDC  

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger talk about mobilizing the church in a heavy cultural moment. We unpack why prayer must move our feet, how the light shines in the darkness, and what it looks like to bring the gospel and practical help to the mission field right in our own cities. This is a call to step out of comfort, live the Great Commission, and walk in John 17 unity. Take your next step:-Join a Prayer Walk, second Saturdays February through November: https://lovelife.org/locations -Get connected with mentoring, sidewalk outreach, or orphan care: https://lovelife.org/connect -Questions or testimonies, email us: info@lovelife.org Like, comment where you are watching from, subscribe, and share this episode to continue encouraging believers to be bold!

Here’s a ready to paste YouTube description: In this episode Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger dive into John 17 unity and why mission brings the church together. Two friends with different secondary views share how they link arms to create a culture of love and life and why unity is not optional for followers of Jesus. Expect scripture, practical stories from prayer walks, and a call to pursue unity that displays the glory of God. Scripture referenced• John 17:20 to 21• Ephesians 4:1 to 3• 1 Corinthians 12 Ways to connect• Website: https://lovelife.org• Next steps and serve: https://lovelife.org/connect• Email feedback or questions: info@lovelife.org If this encouraged you, please like the video, subscribe, and share it with a friend, your pastor, or your small group. It helps more believers find the show and join a united church on mission.  

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger are joined by their own kids to talk about the upcoming Youth For Life Prayer Walks happening September 13 across the nation. Hear from teens themselves on what it’s like to stand outside abortion centers in prayer and worship, why youth can make a difference, and how God is raising up a generation that will not be silent. Scriptures like 1 Timothy 4:12 remind us that young believers can be examples in word, conduct, love, spirit, faith, and purity. You’ll also hear stories of how families serving together at prayer walks have been transformed, and why this movement is awakening students to take their place in the fight for life. 📅 Youth For Life Prayer Walks – September 13, 2025👉 Find a location near you: https://lovelife.org/youthforlife 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel for more stories of how God is uniting and mobilizing His church to create a culture of Love and Life.

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger sit down with Theo Facinoli, founder of Out of the Ashes Foundation. Theo and his wife, Brittany, have walked through the heartbreaking loss of four children, including their daughter Hannah, who was stillborn. Out of that grief, God birthed a ministry to come alongside families facing miscarriage, stillbirth, infertility, and even abortion. Theo shares his family’s story, how Out of the Ashes began, and the powerful ways the church can step into sensitive conversations with compassion and hope. You’ll hear about practical tools their ministry offers, testimonies of healing, and how communities of believers can carry one another’s burdens in times of unimaginable pain. If you or someone you know has experienced loss, this conversation will encourage you that healing is possible through Christ and that no story is wasted. 🔗 Learn more about Out of the Ashes: https://outoftheashesfoundation.org🔗 Connect with Love Life: https://lovelife.org 🙏 If this episode blessed you, please like, share, and subscribe to help us spread the word.

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger celebrate an incredible milestone — 500 babies saved in 2025 — and then dive into the sixth healthy rhythm: connection to a local church. We’ve already talked through sleep, rest, eating well, exercise, prayer, and time in the Word. But there’s one more rhythm that’s essential for every believer: being rooted and accountable in a local, Bible-preaching church. Daniel and Brian unpack why the local church is God’s plan A, why accountability matters, and how discipleship and diversity in the body of Christ are key to spiritual growth. You’ll also hear powerful stories from the sidewalks and how the House of Refuge initiative is equipping churches to protect, prevent, and provide. 👉 If you’re not plugged into a church yet, check out the House of Refuge network at https://lovelife.org/refuge or email us at info@lovelife.org — we’d love to help you find a place to belong. Be encouraged, be challenged, and remember: the gates of hell will not prevail against the church.

In this episode of the We Love Life podcast, Daniel and Brian unpack the 5th rhythm in our 6 Healthy Rhythms series — Sleep.We talk about why sleep isn’t just a personal preference, but God’s idea for restoring our bodies and minds. From Jesus sleeping in the storm to Elijah’s “naps and snacks,” we explore the biblical foundation for rest, how it connects with the other healthy rhythms, and why you can’t pour into others if you’re running on empty. Whether you sleep easily or struggle to shut your mind off at night, this conversation offers encouragement, Scripture, and practical tips to help you find the kind of rest that fuels your ministry and your life. Listen in and discover: The difference between rest and sleep How sleep demonstrates our trust in God Why ministry leaders and volunteers need intentional rest Practical ways to find your optimal sleep rhythm 📌 Learn more and get connected: https://lovelife.org

What if your marriage is the most powerful weapon in your ministry? In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger are joined by Jason Benham to talk about one of the most overlooked aspects of spiritual warfare—your relationship with your spouse. Jason unpacks powerful truths from his book Beauty in Battle, revealing why so many ministry couples burn out, how to fight shoulder to shoulder instead of face to face, and why your marriage is not a side project—it’s your primary ministry. Whether you're married, single, or hoping to be one day, this episode will challenge, convict, and equip you to build a life and ministry that lasts. 🟦 Topics Covered: Why Satan targets marriages in ministry Emotional intelligence and self-awareness in marriage The biblical foundation for marriage as the Church How to fight with your spouse, not against them 📘 Learn more and get the book:https://beautyinbattle.comhttps://jasonandtori.com 🔗 Connect with Love Life:https://lovelife.org📩 info@lovelife.org 🧡 Like, subscribe, and share to help create a culture of Love and Life.

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, we’re joined by Chuck Gschwend—co-founder of The Eden Project and a trusted mentor to ministry leaders across the nation. Chuck unpacks the Three S’s—Silence, Sabbath, and Solitude—and shares how these simple, biblical rhythms can rescue leaders from burnout and bring them back to the heart of God. From his own journey as a trial attorney and church planter to his transformation into a spiritual formation coach, Chuck’s story is one of rediscovering identity, slowing down, and learning to live as God’s beloved. 💬 Topics covered: -Why rest isn’t optional for leaders -The lie of ministry-driven identity -How Chuck helped Brian recover from burnout -What silence and solitude actually look like 🔗 Learn more about Chuck’s ministry: https://www.TheEdenProject.com🌱 Connect with us: https://www.lovelife.org📧 Email: info@lovelife.org Subscribe for more episodes where we explore how the Church is being united and mobilized to create a culture of Love and Life.

What does your health have to do with your calling? In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger sit down with Matthew Headden—veteran, former addict, and founder of Temple Keepers—to talk about one of the most overlooked areas of Christian discipleship: your physical body. They unpack why caring for your body is not about vanity or shame, but a biblical mandate and a spiritual act of worship. From emotional eating to sustainable habits, from scriptural foundations to practical next steps, this conversation will challenge you, encourage you, and may just reframe your entire view of health and holiness. 💡 Topics covered: Why our bodies are not our own (1 Cor. 6:19–20) What Scripture really says about food, fitness, and faithfulness Practical steps to begin stewarding your body for the glory of God 📖 “Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31 👇 Connect with Matthew:Website: https://thetemplekeepers.comInstagram: @thegodfoodguyPodcast: The Temple Keepers Podcast 👇 Connect with us:Website: https://lovelife.orgEmail: info@lovelife.org 🙏 If this episode encourages you, please like, share, and subscribe to help us spread the message of life, hope, and transformation.

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger kick off a new series based on the Six Healthy Rhythms taught at Love Life. They dive into the foundational rhythm: Read and Pray Daily—a non-negotiable for anyone seeking to live on mission without burning out. From personal stories and pastoral confessions to practical tools and Bible reading plans, this conversation is packed with wisdom to help you build a sustainable walk with God. Whether you’re serving on the sidewalk, leading a church, raising a family, or simply wanting to grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus—this episode is for you. ⏱️ Topics Covered: Why reading and prayer must come before action How burnout happens (and how to avoid it) Favorite Bible reading tools and plans How to cultivate intimacy with God, not just activity for Him 📱 Download the Seeing Jesus Together Bible app📧 Join the Wednesday Prayer Call: info@lovelife.org 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode.👇 Drop a comment below: What helps you stay grounded in the Word and prayer?

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger sit down with national pro-life speaker Steventhen Holland, whose story is one of the most powerful we’ve ever shared. Steventhen’s mother was a mentally disabled woman with the cognitive ability of an 11-year-old. After being raped in a state-run facility, she became pregnant—and though pressured to abort by the very people meant to care for her, she refused. Homeless, confused, and with no support, she carried her baby to term and gave him life. At nine months pregnant, she was found living in a cardboard box behind a grocery store. That baby was Steventhen. Her heroic 'yes' became the foundation of a story that now touches hearts across the nation. 🔊 You’ll hear: -How God redeemed unspeakable tragedy for purpose -Why every life, no matter the circumstances, has value -How Steventhen met his birth mom 27 years later -Stories of transformation from his national speaking ministry -Why rest, family, and faith remain his foundation 👉 Don’t miss this incredible story of hope, healing, and legacy. 🔗 Learn more about Steventhen: steventhen.com and BrokenNotDead.com💜 Support our ministry: lovelife.org📩 For any inquiries, email us at: info@lovelife.org

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger sit down with longtime sidewalk missionary Vicky Kaseorg—one of the most experienced and effective voices on the frontlines of the pro-life movement. Vicky shares how God called her into sidewalk outreach, what she says to moms in the moments that matter, and stories of heartbreak and hope from the abortion centers of America. Inside this episode:— The 3 key talking points that save lives in 15 seconds— Her most powerful testimonies from the sidewalk— Why prayer and fasting matter more than ever (Mark 9:29)— How YOU can get trained and involved 💡 Interested in sidewalk outreach or becoming a House of Refuge church?Visit https://lovelife.org/america 🙏 Set your alarm for 9:29 to pray daily for an end to abortion. 📩 Questions or want to get involved? Email us at info@lovelife.org