Brave New Us: Being Human in the Age of Biotechnology

Is IVF the only answer for infertility—or is there a better way? In this episode, Samantha Stephenson welcomes back Grace Emily Stark, editor of Natural Womanhood and a leading voice in restorative r…

Is it possible to reverse autoimmune disease—permanently? In this episode of Brave New Us, Dr. Richard Burt, pioneering stem cell physician and author of Everyday Miracles, joins host Samantha Stephe…

What happens when creating a child becomes a consumer choice? In this provocative episode of Brave New Us, research associate at the Heritage Foundation Emma Waters joins host Samantha Stephenson to …

In this episode, I open up about my personal journey from hormonal contraceptives to finding my faith within the Catholic Church. My relentless pursuit of truth led me to a profound understanding of …

In this episode of Brave New Us, we delve into the dual expectations society places on men and the concept of masculinity. We discuss the innate understanding of what it means to be a ‘good man’—char…

Following Pope Francis’s condemnation of surrogacy, headlines exploded with accusations of misogyny and moral overreach. But beneath the outrage lies a deeper question: what if the Church’s position …

When IVF is off the table, what options remain for Catholic couples struggling with infertility?

In this episode, Samantha Stephenson is joined by John DiCamillo, Ethicist and Director of Personal Con…

Is “affirming care” helping—or harming—the people it claims to serve?

Therapist and documentary producer Stephanie Winn joins Samantha Stephenson to expose the psychological and cultural fallout of ge…

Samantha Stephenson talks with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, economist, writer, and founder of the Ruth Institute, about the hidden costs of the Sexual Revolution. They explore her sharp critique of its…

Samantha interviews Dr. Christopher Kaczor, a professor of philosophy and the author of The Ethics of Abortion: Women’s Rights, Human Life, and the Question of Justice. They discuss some of the most …

They say never discuss religion or politics—no wonder abortion is one of the most divisive issues today. Pope Francis calls it the preeminent moral crisis of our age, yet honest, civil conversation f…

The prolife movement is often accused of not doing enough to help pregnant mother in crisis, and the internet is littered with articles denouncing pregnancy centers as illegitimate medical practices …

When Nicole LeBlanc learned she was pregnant with conjoined twins, doctors urged her to end the pregnancy. But she chose a different path.

In this episode, Samantha Stephenson speaks with Nicole about…

In today’s world, adult choices often take center stage—even when they come at the expense of children.

In this episode, Samantha Stephenson talks with Katy Faust, president of Them Before Us and auth…

What happens when the path to motherhood doesn’t look like you expected?

In this episode, Samantha Stephenson speaks with Catholic author Emily Stimpson Chapman about her deeply personal journey throu…

What’s the real cost of surrogacy—and who pays it?

In this episode, Samantha Stephenson talks with Fiorella Nash, author and bioethicist, about the hidden harms of the global surrogacy industry. From …

Reproductive technologies promise control—but what if the system is failing the very women it's meant to help?

In this episode, Dr. Susan Caldwell shares why she left the world of IVF and egg donatio…

IVF is often seen as the gold standard for infertility treatment—but what if there’s a more ethical, more effective, and less costly alternative?

In this episode, Samantha Stephenson speaks with Dr. M…

Can Catholics use vaccines developed with cell lines from aborted babies? What if there’s no alternative? And what about the growing list of medical treatments derived from fetal tissue?

In this episo…

You see the pink line—you're pregnant. But in today’s world of prenatal genetic testing, celebration often turns to fear.

In this episode, Samantha Stephenson speaks with Bridget Mora of the nonprofit…