Speak LIFE 139's Podcast

Food for Thought - MCCL Biship Cozzen - May 15, 2023

Joining Tom in the studio is Bishop Andrew Cozzens to share a very interesting story. At 20 weeks, his mother's water broke. After some tests, a doctor told his mother that her child was severely deformed and encouraged her to terminate her pregnancy. She asked for a new doctor and spent the next four months in bed. Bishop Cozzens expresses his gratefulness for his parents choosing to accept the life of their child no matter what it would look like. He was born a month early and to all appearances was normal, they discovered he was allergic to the amniotic fluid and other things as well which is the only lingering affect of his unusual birth experience. He also recounts his pro-life efforts when in college as a peaceful, non-violent protestor blocking an entrance to an abortion clinic. He knows of children who are alive because their mothers could not enter the building to have an abortion. His experience also granted him opportunities to share the value of life with other people in his process of being jailed and sentenced. He states the importance of consistently standing up for the dignity of every human life because cheapening one life cheapens all life. He urges us to build a culture where all life is reverenced.

Food for Thought - LIFE MATTERS May 12, 2023

Mike Brouse joins Tom Lano in the studio to address concerns he has as a citizen regarding Pro-Life efforts around the nation. He points to the politicization of the issue surrounding the value or perceived value of life, depending on which viewpoint you ascribe to. In his opinion, the progressive narrative is marching toward a police state. DVE's (Domestic Violent Extremists) who have traditionally supported a pro-life stance have been investigated by the FBI, for instance those in the Catholic faith who have advocated for life. Conversely, he has not been able to uncover FBI investigations of perpetrators of crimes against pro-life individuals. He touches on the legalities of injustices and the most serious example of police state tactics: the Mark Houck Case.  

Food for Thought LIFE MATTERS - Freedom Christian Academy

Holly Breckel joins Tom Lano in the studio to share an update on Freedom Christian Academy which opened the Fall of 2023. The goal of the school is to provide a faith-based, safe learning environment to encourage students to discover their full potential. A unique component of their learning environment is to involve multi-generational community members who have shared their time and knowledge with the students. Service projects are also part of their weekly routine. She expresses gratefulness to the community for their support of the school and everything they are building to provide an alternative education option in our area.

Food for Thought - Apr. 17, 2023

Minnesotan Beth Burris joins Tom on the monthly MCCL #45 update on FFT to highlight her upcoming LIFE MATTERS speaking event. Hinting at her story, which involves teen pregnancy, abortion and the bondage which impacted every area of her life, she also mentions the forgiveness she experienced and the ensuing abundant life. Referencing all of the victims of abortion, the importance of valuing all stages of life, she highlights some of the ministries she has become involved with as a result of her experience: Hem of His Garment and Save One. The Save One Chapter in Minnesota is preparing to begin another chapter to support fathers, who need to be recognized as victims of abortion too. Her presentation promises to be a wonderful opportunity to learn about how all LIFE MATTERS! All Stages. All Ages.

April 19 LIFE MATTERS Event

A LIFE MATTERS event for the whole family.

Food for Thought LIFE MATTERS - Rampart Defense

On this LIFE MATTERS segment, Dan Gazelka, a 13 year law enforcement veteran from Rampart Defense in Clearbrook MN, brings awareness to the very real threat of sex-trafficking which exists in our rural area. Minnesota is the second largest importer and exporter of Human Trafficking in America because the Duluth harbors. He states grimly: if you have internet and depressed children in your area, you have sex-trafficking. He goes on to cite instances and cases involving children and abusers and the disparity of the consequences compared to the atrocity of the crimes. Dan goes on to report that our state legislature has rejected support of bills which would safeguard our children and require crimes against children to show up on background checks. He encourages healthy, consistent parental involvement in the lives of their children to safeguard against social contact which might involve adults posing as children. Pursuing education and hands-on training to equip parents and children can be very effective when seconds matter and police are minutes away.

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-Sponsored by Mike & Liz Brouse

Food for Thought - Mar. 20, 2023

An MCCL member, Dick Roue, joins Tom Lano in the studio this month for the MCCL monthly update. He provides an update on agendas presented in the MN legislature. The PRO Act (Protecting Reproductive Options) was the first bill introduced. A bill which will expand access to abortions and make Minnesota the most liberal abortion state in America. He shares pertinent information revealing the exact intent of the PRO Act. You will need to listen more than once to absorb the import of everything he shares. 

Food for Thought - Feb. 20, 2023

This month on the regular MCCL monthly update, Alison Opdahl, shares a recap of the inaugural Fosston March for Life. Then she highlights the President's Day, all day, movie event which they sponsored at the Fosston Theater. She expresses her gratefulness for the response in the area to MCCL's focus on bringing the message that LIFE MATTERS, all stages, all ages. She hints at upcoming events which MCCL is planning to facilitate in our area.

Food for Thought - Life Matters: Ignite Youth Center - Feb. 6, 2023

On this Life Matters segment, Patty and Sylvia Munter join Tom in the studio to highlight the opportunities at the Ignite Youth Center across from the High School on Highway 2. They have been operating for 5 years providing a gathering place for teens to socialize, work on homework together, grab a snack, wait for a game. They find they are primarily serving the students at the Fosston High School. Sylvia states they are always open to finding more volunteers, especially men since many of their students are boys. The Ignite Center is available on Tuesdays & Thursdays 3-7pm. They are also open to coordinating more events which would attract more students. Food donations are always welcome since the students are always hungry! They touch on the upcoming LIfe Matters movie event at the Fosston Theater on February 20, 2023.

Sponsored by Mike & Kathy Lavoi - Fosston, MN

Food for Thought - Life Matters: East Polk County DAC

On this Life Matters segment, Cooper Wilson from the East Polk County DAC shares about the opportunities provided by the DAC. They are staffed by thirteen members and currently serve thirty clients. They arrange employment, social and leisure opportunities for their adults with disabilities. Some of their in-house projects include making fire starters, collecting cans for recycling and building duck houses. A sense of accomplishment and community integration are benefits clients of the DAC experience. Cooper shares his gratefulness to area businesses who take advantage of the DAC cleaning services, and community members who contribute with monetary or supply donations which keep their operation running smoothly.

Sponsored by Gordy & Cindy Ostenaa - McIntosh, MN