The Lila Rose Show

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 experience. Through trial, error, and years of observation, he’s learned what truly works—and it all begins with connection and understanding. That’s the path to raising virtuous, emotionally healthy adults. Join us for a conversation full of practical insights and timeless parenting wisdom. Free eBook: https://AskDrSears.com/gift NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests. A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, or salmon! Use code LILA for $40 off! -Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Kjngb9 Sign up to grow in purity and gain traction over sexual addiction: use code “LILA” for a free month! -EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:17 - Why write the Discipline Book? 00:08:29 - EveryLife 00:09:20 - What is “discipline”? 00:14:55 - What about mothers who are worries about their intuition? 00:17:15 - Good Ranchers 00:18:26 - What is the role of the father? 00:26:08 - Why is attachment and connection so essential? 00:30:31 - Covenant Eyes 00:31:34 - What expectations to have for children? 00:43:26 - How to parent sensitive children? 00:48:21 - Discipline techniques 00:58:48 - What behaviors warrant a timeout? 01:02:34 - Gentle Parenting 01:07:52 - Spoiling vs Caring For 01:20:37 - Helpful words and phrases for self esteem 01:26:29 - Identity Questions and LGBT 01:32:16 - Discipline for first year in life 01:37:17 - Advice for working mothers 01:42:35 - Sleep training

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 life with God is anything but predictable. NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests. A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Kjngb9 Sign up to grow in purity and gain traction over sexual addiction: use code “LILA” for a free month! -We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. -EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:21 - Francescca’s Fitness Work 00:07:31 - Francescca’s Reversion Story 00:09:22 - We Heart Nutrition 00:10:18 - Losing Faith in College 00:21:33 - Covenant Eyes 00:22:35 - The Day That Changed Her Life 00:29:28 - EveryLife Diapers 00:30:19 - Going to Protestant churches 00:45:15 - The Issue with Many Catholic Schools 00:49:49 - What does faith look like now? 00:53:54 - Biggest challenges post reversion? 00:55:34 - Concrete advice for people’s journeys: 01:00:17 - Advice for Women:

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 defense and retreat. Alison breaks down how to talk to men (hint: stop interpreting their reactions like they're female) and how just a few simple shifts can lead to dramatic transformation. By the end of this episode, you won’t just understand men better, you might even turn a few frogs into princes. Alison's website: https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/ NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests. A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. -Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off! -EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:37 - Alison’s background 00:03:09 - “Frog Farmer” 00:10:30 - We Heart Nutrition 00:11:27 - Why Study Men? 00:24:41 - Seven Weeks Coffee 00:25:46 - Women don’t need to try 00:26:56 - How women emasculate men 00:38:33 - EveryLife 00:39:24 - Do women accept the whole package during marriage? 00:48:59 - Two nervous systems for a reason 01:08:41 - An example from Lila’s life 01:24:31 - “Certification” in relationships 01:32:21 - Queen’s Code Experiment 01:39:51 - 3 Ways Women Emasculate Men

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 don’t miss Lila’s surprising temperament reveal! Website: https://artandlarainebennett.com/ Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3UsPEKz NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests. A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, or salmon! Use code LILA for $40 off! -EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off! -Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:50 - What are temperaments? 00:07:00 - Phlegmatic 00:07:46 - Melancholics 00:09:37 - Sanguine 00:11:06 - Good Ranchers 00:12:18 - Do opposites attract? 00:19:57 - EveryLife 00:20:48 - Has psychology come up with anything better than temperaments? 00:25:34 - Therapy and Temperaments 00:29:05 - Phlegmatic II 00:30:12 - Seven Weeks Coffee 00:31:16 - Fixing False Notions of Others 00:38:08 - Sanguine II 00:40:12 - Melancholic 00:46:58 - Discipline for Parents 00:56:22 - Lila takes temperament test 01:01:52 - Can temperament change? 01:06:51 - Pairing certain temperaments for relationships

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 restoration. Along the way, Gene came to understand a profound truth: when shame and unmet emotional needs go unaddressed, they can keep people from experiencing the love they were created for. But he also discovered that real transformation is possible. Today, Gene shares his story to bring hope to others walking through similar battles. His message is simple and powerful: no one is too far gone—healing is possible. Authentic Relations International: https://www.authenticrelationshipsint.com/ NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests. A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Kjngb9 Sign up to grow in purity and gain traction over sexual addiction: use code “LILA” for a free month! -Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, or salmon! Use code LILA for $40 off! -EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:45 - Gene’s early challenges 00:10:02 - Covenant Eyes 00:11:05 - What tools would have helped your parents? 00:16:40 - First exposure to p*rn 00:20:26 - Good Ranchers 00:21:37 - Did anyone know about your addiction? 00:37:35 - EveryLife 00:38:35 - When did p*rn start to escalate into more? 00:56:00 - Major fallout at church 00:59:20 - How should churches handle pastor scandals? 01:05:59 - His wife’s response to potential r*pe 01:26:41 - 2 problems that drive addictions 01:28:40 - It’s not about stopping, but becoming 01:41:00 - Learning the most important principle 01:42:17 - How can family members help? 01:51:14 - Have you seen recovery and healed marriages? 01:56:14 - P*dophiles 02:14:35 - Solutions 02:22:54 - Top 3 practical resources 02:37:00 - This is a huge deal

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 friend and fellow Opus Dei member, Matt Bowman, who shares how these men were remarkable not just in their final sacrifice, but in the way they lived: humbly, joyfully, and always in service to others, drawing people closer to Christ. We also remember another quiet hero, diver Juan Heredia, who risked his own life to recover their bodies and bring some measure of peace to grieving families. Their story reminds us to live with purpose, to love without delay, and to lead others to the source of all love: Christ Himself. Zephyr Institue: https://www.zephyr.org/ Juan's Angel Diver site: https://angelsrecoverydiveteam.org/ NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests. A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off! -Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! -Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Kjngb9 Sign up to grow in purity and gain traction over sexual addiction: use code “LILA” for a free month! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:01 - Understanding Opus Dei 00:09:04 - Seven Weeks Coffee 00:10:01 - Is DaVinci Code Accurate? 00:12:53 - Response to Vatican II 00:16:27 - What happened in the accident? 00:29:16 - Hallow 00:30:06 - The Rescue Mission 00:36:58 - Covenant Eyes 00:38:02 - Who is Val? 01:00:43 - Matt Schoenecker 01:16:21 - Matt Anthony 01:32:52 - Life after Matts and Val 01:36:00 - Healthy Male Friendship

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 shares her powerful testimony, her unexpected rise on TikTok, and how faith fuels her music career. Her story is living proof that when God leads, anything is possible. Ariel’s website: https://www.arielfitzpatrick.com/ NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests. A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -Nimi Skincare: The best skincare—and it aligns with your values. Use code LILA for 15% off! https://www.nimiskincare.com/discount/LILA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-products -Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off! -Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up!

“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 our bodies and dispositions reflect distinct, complementary gifts—and how this complementarity can lead to deep unity and even fruitfulness, both literally and spiritually. This topic isn’t without controversy. The line between holy submission and enabling harmful dynamics is razor thin. Join the conversation in the comments and help us wrestle with one of the most misunderstood teachings in Scripture. Obedience Paradox book: https://www.amazon.com/Obedience-Paradox-Finding-Freedom-Marriage/dp/1681926954 Mary's faculty website: https://www.christendom.edu/academics/undergraduate-faculty/mary-stanford/ NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests. A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. -Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, or salmon! Use code LILA for $40 off! -EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:39 - Few people have parents as model relationships 00:10:40 - Good Ranchers 00:11:52 - Key successes in Mary’s parent’s marriage 00:19:04 - What did fighting and resolution look like? 00:23:11 - EveryLife 00:24:11 - What is the Obedience Paradox? 00:32:26 - Man as an instrument 00:36:22 - We Heart Nutrition 00:37:20 - What does submission mean? 00:51:01 - The temptation for women 00:54:30 - What are women’s fallen traits? 01:08:38 - Do’s/Don’ts of Biblical Submission 01:27:13 - Final thoughts

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 in today’s world. As the son of a pioneering psychologist, Dr. Nicolosi brings decades of clinical insight to a conversation that challenges post-modern cultural taboos and common assumptions. Dr Nicolosi's website: https://www.reintegrativetherapy.com/ NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests. A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -Nimi Skincare: The best skincare—and it aligns with your values. Use code LILA for 15% off https://www.nimiskincare.com/discount/LILA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-products -Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Kjngb9 Sign up to grow in purity and gain traction over sexual addiction: use code “LILA” for a free month! -EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off! 00:00 - Intro 00:02:48 - Dr Nicolosi Sr’s Groundbreaking Work 13:39 - Nimi Skin Care 14:45 - Can people shift their attractions and desires? 24:48 - Covenant Eyes 25:52 - Monogamy and Homosexuality 33:23 - EveryLife 34:23 - Causes of SSA 00:46:17 - Temperaments and SSA 00:49:08 - “Unwanted” SSA and Re-wiring the Brain 00:53:02 - APA pretends not to acknowledge the data 00:57:03 - Sexual Ab*se Patterns in patients 01:02:36 - People who therapy didn’t work? 01:06:17 - Trevor Project and Su*cidality 01:14:02 - Supreme Court Case

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 them with “chosen family” that affirms every belief and lifestyle. Author Noelle Mering is sounding the alarm in her upcoming book, exposing how authoritarian ideas are driving a wedge through families—and how parents can fight back with truth, boundaries and love. Theology of Home website: https://theologyofhome.com/ Noelle's website: https://www.noellemering.com/ NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests. A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -Nimi Skincare: The best skincare—and it aligns with your values. Use code FREEDOM for 15% off! https://www.nimiskincare.com/discount/LILA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-products -We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. -Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!

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 finding true identity, purpose, and peace in Christ. His journey will challenge you, inspire you, and point you back to the One who satisfies. Becket's channel: ⁨https://youtube.com/@becketcook NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests. A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off! -Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, or salmon! Use code LILA for $40 off! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:59 - Becket’s background 00:10:07 - Seven Weeks 00:10:49 - Gay clubs in Dallas 00:13:28 - How did Becket respond to the abuse? 00:23:13 - Covenant Eyes 00:24:22 - What causes SSA? 00:28:30 - How did you interpret the abuse as a kid? 00:31:56 - Good Ranchers 00:33:06 - A woman with a similar story 00:34:35 - Don’t do sleepovers 00:38:45 - Sensitive men and the ‘gaydar’ 00:39:43 - I assumed my SSA would go away 00:43:55 - Did you have faith during these years? 00:47:59 - Why is Bible so clear on homosexuality? 00:49:18 - “Jesus never talked about it” 00:51:23 - Gay clubs at 14?! 00:55:50 - Did your parents suspect anything? / Permissive childhoods 01:02:16 - When did you come out as gay? 01:14:38 - His mother’s prayer 01:24:36 - How did the transformation happen? 01:43:52 - Original Sin 01:50:44 - The gift of faith 01:59:19 - Why he doesn’t say ‘gay’ 02:02:48 - How did your parents respond? 02:06:09 - Becket’s message for the world today

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 dreams, this conversation will remind you: God’s timing is perfect. Stephanie’s website: https://loveunleasheslife.com/about NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests. A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of wagyu burgers, hot dogs, chicken wings, or bacon for life! Use code LILA for $40 off! -EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off! -Cozy Earth: Better Sleep, Brighter Days - Get the highest quality sleep essentials for 40% OFF at https://cozyearth.com/lila! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:37 - Stephanie’s background 00:10:48 - Cozy Earth 00:11:44 - Career vs Family 00:22:15 - Good Ranchers 00:23:30 - Career vs Family Pt II 00:27:30 - I would cry myself to sleep 00:34:39 - EveryLife 00:35:49 - Friendship and the best moments in my life 00:42:00 - Common Needs 00:44:08 - Being loved vs being recognized 00:45:49 - Singleness in 30s 00:51:01 - 50 y/o who got married 00:55:17 - We idolize many things 01:01:00 - Mad at God 01:03:00 - Holy people get overlooked 01:19:05 - Would you go through it again? 01:20:48 - Are women too picky? 01:22:57 - Stephanie’s book on IVF

Today I sit down with Josh Hammer to discuss the recent Iran-Israel conflict, Trump’s response, and how people of good will should respond to this issue. Josh’s X: https://x.com/josh_hammer?lang=en Check Out Our Sponsors: -We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. -EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off! -Crowd Health: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ The new alternative to health insurance - sign up and use the code "LILA" for a special deal of $99 for your first 3 months!

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, inspired, and ready to see marriage as a holy mission with eternal impact. Marriage Conference: https://www.themarriageconference.com/ Patristic Nectar Website/App: https://patristicnectar.org/ Patristic Nectar YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatristicNectarFilmsNEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests. A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off! -We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. -Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:40 - Why Focus on Love and Marriage? 00:09:57 - Seven Weeks Coffee 00:10:40 - What is St John Chrysostom’s vision of marriage? 00:18:43 - Jesus establishing the importance of marriage 00:21:55 - Marriage got completely mangled 00:22:48 - Hallow 00:23:38 - (‘No such thing as Judeo-Christian ethic’ 00:30:45 - What did early Christians think about marriage? 00:32:25 - Why was sexual revolution so ‘effective’? 00:42:14 - What about single people? 00:47:39 - The role of contraception in demise of sexual morality 00:52:18 - No Fault Divorce 00:55:06 - Pastoring LGBT people 00:59:03 - Theological understanding of marriage 01:07:44 - Honoring Children 01:09:11 - Eros and Sexual Attraction 01:10:07 - Why should couples have children? 01:22:00 - Be fruitful and multiply 01:24:14 - Natural Family Planning 01:28:40 - Sexual Fasting

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.instagram.com/thebethea -Franco Fernandez, Catholic influencer and editor: https://instagram.com/thefrancotv Together, they tackle the biggest dating pitfalls, what men and women often get wrong, and how faith, personality, and even physical touch play into it all. Plus, Lila shares a glimpse into her own love story—was there instant chemistry, or something deeper? If you're single—or know someone who is (so, everyone)—this episode is full of insight, laughter, and hard truths you won’t want to miss. NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests. A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -Nimi Skincare: The best skincare—and it aligns with your values. Use code LILA for 15% off! https://www.nimiskincare.com/discount/LILA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-products -We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. -Cozy Earth: Better Sleep, Brighter Days - Get the highest quality sleep essentials for 40% OFF at https://cozyearth.com/lila! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:49 - The Problems with Dating: Ryan’s Perspective 00:10:04 - Nimi Skincare 00:11:11 - Effects of P*rnography 00:14:30 - Paradox of choice 00:16:41 - People are self-sabotaging 00:19:09 - What professions do women want? 00:21:58 - Cozy Earth 00:22:55 - Culture worships youth 00:23:42 - Dating someone different than you 00:32:57 - We Heart Nutrition 00:33:55 - Roles of men and women in dating 00:39:40 - Dating apps…traumatic 00:44:05 - Probably wouldn’t have swiped… 00:48:27 - Lila’s first impressions of her husband 00:53:49 - Chaste dating 00:55:31 - Waiting til marriage to kiss 00:58:44 - Oxytocin 01:04:31 - Boundaries 01:16:28 - Pros/Cons of Cuddling 01:23:40 - Enemy hates marriage 01:28:29 - We follow a single, celibate man

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 followed. This episode is raw, honest, and full of hope. Read is redefining what faith looks like in the digital age—and paving the way for a new kind of witness. Read's website: https://readchoi.com Read’s IG: https://instagram.com/readchoi Read’s TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@readchoiNEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests. A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off! -Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, or salmon! Use code LILA for $40 off! -Cozy Earth: Better Sleep, Brighter Days - Get the highest quality sleep essentials for 40% OFF at https://cozyearth.com/lila! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:58 - UC Berkley and Writing 00:09:45 - Seven Weeks Coffee 00:10:27 - Did you have faith growing up? 00:11:39 - Homelessness 00:17:59 Have you talked to your parents about this? 00:20:32 - Good Ranchers 00:21:47 - How did you come to faith? 00:30:37 - CozyEarth 00:31:35 - Darkness and Comedy 00:34:16 - Helping the homeless woman 00:40:17 - Angelic encounters 00:46:56 - When did you decide to start TikTok? 00:50:02 - How do you decide what to create? 00:54:02 - Watching Read’s TikToks 01:00:55 - Current Christian content community: 01:04:06 - What to say or not to say online? 01:05:56 - What things does Lila keep private? 01:08:45 - Advice for young women on internet 01:12:32 - Future of content and media 01:15:52 - Gen Alpha

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 uncover the radical ideology behind this curriculum and how critical theory is being used to hijack psychology—reshaping therapy into a tool for social reengineering and tearing down the moral foundations of society. This isn’t education—it’s ideological coercion that borders on sexual harassment. Watch the full episode to hear Naomi’s courageous stand—and learn how you can speak up against this disturbing trend infecting universities across the country. -- NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests. A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -Nimi Skincare: The best skincare—and it aligns with your values. Use code LILA for 15% off! https://www.nimiskincare.com/discount/LILA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-products -EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off! -Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Kjngb9 Sign up to grow in purity and gain traction over sexual addiction: use code “LILA” for a free month!

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, science-backed habits every parent needs to know—practical steps that could mean the difference between thriving and just surviving. Don’t miss this conversation—your child’s future health may depend on what you hear today. Dr Bill’s website: https://www.askdrsears.com/ NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests. A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off! -Cozy Earth: Better Sleep, Brighter Days - Get the highest quality sleep essentials for 40% OFF at https://cozyearth.com/lila! -We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. 00:00 - Start 01:43 - Who is Dr Bill Sears? 06:44 - Children’s Health epidemic in America 09:39 - Seven Weeks Coffee 10:20 - ADHD and Autism 12:51 - Toxicity in the world 14:22 - Top Toxic ingredients? 16:35 - #1 food on planet 20:08 - Cozy Earth 21:04 - Epigenetics and Shaping How Genes Operate 23:16 - Organic foods? 24:33 - We have a pharmacy inside ourselves 27:22 - We Heart Nutrition 28:24 - This won the Nobel Prize: 37:42 - Sleep 42:49 - Brain Problems 47:28 - Give me a tool I can use fast: 48:19 - Religious People Are Happier 53:24 - Friendship and Sharing Well 56:55 - 7 Tools of Attachment Parenting

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 powerful reminder that not even prison can separate us from the love of God (Romans 8:35). Find Judy's book: https://amzn.to/3Zpgp5F NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests. A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -Nimi Skincare: The best skincare—and it aligns with your values. Use code LILA for 15% off! https://www.nimiskincare.com/discount/LILA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-products -EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off! -Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Kjngb9 Sign up to grow in purity and gain traction over sexual addiction: use code “LILA” for a free month! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:09 - Nimi Skincare 00:08:19 - Childhood wounds and struggles 00:24:07 - When things started turning south… 00:13:53 - EveryLife 00:14:53 - Trying to build a new life 00:23:02 - Covenant Eyes 00:24:06 - First red flag 00:28:03 - How the murder happened 00:31:51 - Hitman and aftermath 00:40:53 - Life sentence in prison 00:53:58 - Are there failsafes today against this corruption? 00:56:27 - Is death penalty moral? 00:57:42 - Mothering Behind Bars 01:01:09 - First time to see kids after prison: 01:03:56 - Solitary confinement 01:04:55 - 35 Years 01:07:02 - How did you become free 01:11:49 - First day of freedom

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 ideology that nearly destroyed her. Her story is a warning—and a call to truth. NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests. A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off! -Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! -Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, or salmon! Use code LILA for $40 off! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:32 - Who is Katie? 00:04:36 - Being a Tomboy 00:11:12 - EveryLife 00:12:04 - What was your relationship to sexuality at this point? 00:17:55 - At what point did you think you were transgender? 00:20:59 - Good Ranchers 00:21:58 - Experience at gender clinic 00:28:57 - What was it like being on testosterone? 00:31:27 - Hallow 00:32:17 - Any negative effects from testosterone? 00:36:41 - What was it like living as a man? 00:38:53 - How did it feel to ‘pass’ as a man? 00:40:40 - Bottom Surgery? 00:43:04 - What did your parents think? 00:47:26 - The effect on Katie’s sister 00:48:59 - Where did detransition come from? 00:51:30 - Why she didn’t like LGBT support groups 00:56:12 - Did you have any faith life then? 01:05:19 - So easy to transition; so hard to de-transition 01:09:05 - How did you react to breasts not growing back? 01:14:51 - The only thing keeping her going in life: 01:26:07 - How should pastors handle the LGBT questions? 01:30:41 - How should parents handle transgender question 01:35:54 - Advice for grandparents 01:46:03 - Are you comfortable as a woman now? 01:49:01 - Marriage 01:58:51 - Final thoughts on how to help people