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Today, on Karl and Crew Mornings, we aired a special Freedom Friday "Best Of" program.  We heard powerful, personal stories from Karl, Jonathan (Young Thunder), listeners, and also Josh McDowell (international speaker, author, and founder of Josh McDowell Ministries).  We also talked with Kevin Grillot, who is the Executive Director of weDignify and the March for Life Chicago.  He spoke on the latest Supreme Court decision and about a special rally on Saturday, July 9th.  Finally, Joe Pitt (Moody Digital Radio Program Director) shared about two great music streaming channels we have: the Praise and Worship Channel (current favorites) and Majesty Radio (hymns and old favorites).  By the way, this was week five of our Bible memorization campaign, "Summer of 10".  The scripture passage was John 15:8.  You can listen to the Karl and Crew Showcast to hear highlights of today's program.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Due to continued technical issues, this is a re-air from yesterday.  Thank you. Today we celebrate May, our Mothers and Blessed Mother and today's guest is Kevin Grillot, Executive Director of weDignify and director of the Chicago March for Life.  He joins the show to discuss leaked U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs, potentially striking down Roe v. Wade.  Grillot also highlights the press conference held last week including co-host Mary FioRito and the resources available to help women and their babies thrive.  For more information, please visit:   https://ststanschurch.org/   https://wedignify.org/ 

Due to some technical problems, this is/was supposed to be the show on WNDZ today.  We apologize for any inconveniences. Today we celebrate May, our Mothers and Blessed Mother and today's guest is Kevin Grillot, Executive Director of weDignify and director of the Chicago March for Life.  He joins the show to discuss leaked U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs, potentially striking down Roe v. Wade.  Grillot also highlights the press conference held last week including co-host Mary FioRito and the resources available to help women and their babies thrive.  For more information, please visit:   https://ststanschurch.org/   https://wedignify.org/ 

In this episode, Executive Director of weDignify and March for Life organizer Kevin Grillot joins the show to discuss the Midwest's largest pro-life event; Vax discrimination in the suburbs; New reports show that more fentanyl has been seized at US Border than heroin for the first time in US History; Jeanne takes South Dakota; and an 'Open the Books 'Investigation reveals that Fauci's retirement pay will exceed $350,000 per years - the largest in U.S. Federal Government history.

(00:00-8:15): Brian and Aubrey discussed the following news stories: “U.S. rings in New Year with Covid surge, scaled back celebrations and travel woes” “Illinois enters 2022 with record-high COVID cases, full hospitals, evolving risks and some hope” (8:15-16:43): Kevin Grillot, Executive Director of weDignify, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the March for Life Chicago on Saturday January 8th.  Learn more about the March for Life Chicago at marchforlifechicago.org Learn more about weDignify at wedignify.org (16:43-25:17): Brian and Aubrey discussed Colleen Kane's Chicago Tribune article, “Chicago sports communities — from the Bears to the Cubs' Jed Hoyer — and NFL figures help raise more than $1 million for the son of late ESPN reporter Jeff Dickerson.”  (25:17-32:32): Brian and Aubrey reflected on the life of Betty White. “Betty White's legacy goes far beyond the screen” “Betty White on why she wasn't afraid of dying” (32:32-40:11): What are your prayers for the new year? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and unpacked Dennae Pierre's Christianity Today article, “Ten Prayers for the New Year.” (40:11-48:26): Brian and Aubrey reflected on the life of Desmond Tutu.   “Desmond Tutu, Archbishop and Apartheid Foe, Dies at 90” (48:26-57:34): Brian and Aubrey shared encouragement from “Tony Evans' New Year's Message for 2022.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath chats with Kevin Grillot, Executive Director of WeDignify, asking important questions about care for women in unplanned pregnancies, perspectives on adoption, and what dialogue with dignity concerning abortion and life issues looks like. Traumatic experiences and sensitive situations are discussed in this episode.

Kevin Grillot's strong and enthusiastic voice in the pro-life movement draws the curiosity of all those around him. His whole life, people have asked him, "Why are you so involved in the pro-life movement?" and this podcast episode holds the answer.

Kevin Grillot's strong and enthusiastic voice in the pro-life movement draws the curiosity of all those around him. His whole life, people have asked him, "Why are you so involved in the pro-life movement?" and this podcast episode holds the answer.

In today’s episode of Naked Talk with Jess, we are joined by John-Paul Deddens and Kevin Grillot from WeDignify. The group discusses how WeDignify started in a dorm room and became a widespread movement, and how WeDignify has transformed individuals on college campuses to become future pro-life leaders. Jess touches on how this movement holds a special place in her heart, as she is someone who has struggled with a pro-life decision in her younger years. John-Paul and Kevin also talk about creating a program to teach people to talk about sensitive tops and create a safe place on college campuses for those dealing with difficult decisions regarding abortion. Tune in TODAY for our candid conversation.  Guest Bio: John-Paul is a graduate of the University of Illinois in Engineering. In college he witnessed a fellow student struggling and felt that he needed to do something to help. In his small dorm room, John-Paul created WeDignify, a pro-life organization that equips, educates, and empowers students to lead pro-life groups on campus and beyond. John-Paul has also created the “March for Life – Chicago” to promote their message and encourage people to support their cause. John Paul is married to his wife Annie and together they have created Pray More Novenas.Kevin Grillot was the President of Students for Life at Saint Louis University, he announced the student group’s intention to create an endowment, so no person has to choose between having a child and having an education. One year later, with the involvement of many, the students established the endowment. Now, the Pregnant and Parenting Student Assistance has dispersed $60,000 in aid and continues at a rate of over $10,000 per year.Kevin’s strong leadership is paired with advanced pro-life knowledge. Selected to participate in the inaugural year of the Vita Institute at the University of Notre Dame, Kevin learned from leaders in the fields of embryology, law, and more.In 2011, John-Paul hired Kevin as WeDignify’s first Campus Mentor. As the “Guinea pig” of a new initiative, Kevin was given a vague job description, 2 days of training, and then sent to a brand-new place: Chicago.In 2013, Kevin married Becca. Kevin and Becca now have 3 children, Thomas, Luke, and Grace. A proud husband and father, Kevin’s family brings him more joy in life than he ever dreamed. Also in 2013, Kevin was promoted to Executive Director of weDignify. Connect with John-Paul & Kevin:https://wedignify.org/https://www.facebook.com/weDignify/https://www.instagram.com/wedignify/https://twitter.com/weDignify Thanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others would love to listen, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode, or want to be a guest on the show? Leave a comment in the section below or visit the website to contact me! Subscribing to The PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon, or whatever your favorite podcast app is!Leave Us an Apple Podcasts ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Host Bob Gilligan spends time with Kevin Grillot, executive director of weDignify. Kevin is heading up next month's March for Life Chicago, discusses taking the March on a Midwest tour that culminates in Chicago on January 23.

March for Life Chicago is going on the road. Host Kip Allen talks with Kevin Grillot, executive director of WeDignify (formerly Students for Life of Illinois) and vice president of the March for Life Chicago, about plans for "Moving the Movement." Learn more about the March for Life Chicago at marchforlifechicago.org.

In today's News: Lutherans prepare for the March For Life As they have for decades, members of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) will march for life in 2021. One such event is the Chicago March For Life, which recently announced plans to take this year’s March On The Road. The “moving the movement tour” is designed to “build unity, community and the pro-life future” by connecting participants in 10 states in a series of car parades, outdoor rallies and supportive events across the Midwest, culminating in Chicago on Jan. 23. In doing so, march for life Chicago — planned by the organization WEDIGNIFY — says they hope to encourage their tour partners, whom they are calling the “Midwest overs,” to “witness, inspire and serve” the cause of life in their respective communities. One such “Midwest Mover” event will be in Fort Wayne, Ind., on Jan. 16, 2021. Details are still being finalized, but LCMS President The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison will be a featured speaker at the event. As in previous years, the Synod will have a presence at the National March For Life in Washington, D.C., set for Friday, Jan. 29. Also, as in previous years, there will be a divine service for lcms participants held before the march at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Alexandria, Va., at 9 a.m. Senator calls for unrestricted abortion Sen. Elizabeth Warren joined Massachusetts abortion activists Tuesday in urging the state to pass a radical bill that would legalize the killing of unborn babies in abortions through all nine months of pregnancy. The pro-abortion Democrat senator stoked up fear during the online pro-abortion rally, warning that the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett could lead to more abortion restrictions, The Boston Globe reports. She urged the state legislature to pass the Roe Act, which would eliminate basically all restrictions on abortion in Massachusetts. It would allow abortions through all nine months of pregnancy, even if there is no physical threat to the mother and eliminate the state parental consent requirement for underage girls. It also would allow “passive infanticide” by eliminating a requirement to provide medical care to a baby who is born alive after an abortion. Planned Parenthood confronted on its racism A group of black pro-life activists have filed a racial discrimination claim against Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the United States. The National Black Pro-Life Coalition, an organization that hopes to “end abortion by restoring a culture of life and the foundation of family in the black community,” announced that it filed a claim against Planned Parenthood with The Office Of Civil Rights in The U.S. Department of Health And Human Services. The suit comes nearly two months after more than 120 African Americans signed a letter to Planned Parenthood, urging the organization to “confront its racist founding, mission and practices.” Planned Parenthood was founded more than a century ago by Margaret Sanger, a eugenicist who wanted to control the black population. Sanger was among the women honored in The Smithsonian Museum of American History’s temporary “girlhood” exhibit created in honor of the 100th anniversary of women receiving the right to vote. Sanger’s presence in the exhibit reflects her reputation as a feminist icon seen as a pioneer of women’s rights and liberation.

Alex Lehan is a student at the University of Illinois and a pro-life leader with the organization WeDignify. The mission of WeDignify is to equip, educate, and empower college students to lead pro-life groups on campus.

The weDignify Podcast is going to take a break, but we'll be back! Keep up to date with weDignify at weDignify.org - stay tuned! In the meantime, hear from some of the students who travelled with weDignify to the national March for Life in DC! Lives were changed - check it out!

We are joined by Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, president of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. He is a featured speaker at the March For Life Chicago on Saturday January 11. He talks about the sanctity of all life, especially unborn children of who the march is aiming to fight for. The March For Life is building upon the success of the march and rally, the March for Life Chicago partnered with weDignify to present the inaugural Convention for marchers to connect and unite to protect life! The Convention offers something for many ages. From a youth rally in the morning to a banquet and dancing in the evening, you won’t want to miss this! https://www.marchforlifechicagoconvention.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give now to double your impact through weDignify! The weDignify team is very familiar with risk-taking for the sake of building a culture of life. As we venture into a new year, we challenge you take risks with us! Joining the show for a roundtable discussion are weDignify Executive Director, Kevin Grillot, Philanthropy Advisor, Anna Kinskey, and Campus Mentor, Francesca Kearney.

Double your gift to weDignify! In September, the weDignify Conference empowered students to go back to campus and stand up for life by going beyond their comfort zones and speak for the lives of the unborn and their mothers. Today, hear Melissa Ohden's testimony given at the conference as someone who was born through a failed saline abortion. May her testimony remind you who we are standing up for and inspire you to act boldly.

Double your gift to weDignify! "I'm personally pro-life, but I can't tell others what to think." "Well, I'd never have an abortion, but it's not my place to tell others not to." "The only way I live out my pro-life beliefs is through prayer." Today, Francesca Kearney is our guest to discuss these three phrases and their flaws.

Double your gift to weDignify! weDignify works with incredible students who are willing to step outside of their comfort zones, deepen their understanding of the tragedy of abortion, and bring their peers into the movement. Madeline Griffin from weDignify at the University of Illinois joins the show today to share how her involvement with weDignify has built her confidence to stand up for life and led her to teach others to do the same.

Download weDignify's Pregnancy Resource Checklist! While weDignify's day to day work focuses on building up skilled, virtuous, pro-life leaders on college campuses, our staff are always ministering to those around us. And sometimes, a conversation leads where you didn't expect... Maria Ignacio, weDignify's Special Projects Coordinator, joins the show today to share how being present to the people right in front of us can bring hope unexpectedly.  

Join weDignify's 7 Days to Living Pro-Life challenge! Have you ever been fearful of what someone might think of you because of your pro-life beliefs? Have you ever shied away from disagreeing with someone because you don't want them to think you hate them? Today, weDignify's Executive Director, Kevin Grillot, is guest-hosting to discuss why conflict is good and how to overcome these thoughts to speak Truth with guest Rich Baker of Mauck & Baker in Chicago. Additional information: Lawyers for Jesus - link Mauck and Baker - link Justice Kennedy's “Mystery of Life” passage from Planned Parenthood vs Casey - link  

Learn about the March for Life Chicago Convention presented by weDignify! 2 invitations. 1 life saved. Hundreds impacted! Several guests join the show today to discuss: - A weDignify student's perspective on the 2019 weDignify Conference - The 2020 March for Life Chicago and Convention - How college students react to weDignify in the first weeks of the semester ...and more! Mentioned in this episode: - Celebrate Life! with weDignify - link - March for Life Chicago Convention presented by weDignify - link

Download the weDignify Dialogue Guide! How does someone go from very little involvement in college to working full-time in the pro-life movement? Why would a young man pursue a non-traditional career? What kind of sacrifice does a role like this require? All this and more in today's interview with weDignify's newest Campus Mentor: Micah Ventura!

Click here to give to the Founder's Fund! Every day, weDignify forms students to save lives and change hearts on campus. WeDignify Founder, John-Paul Deddens, joins to share an opportunity for you to help train more students to save lives.

Download weDignify's Pregnancy Resource Checklist! Today, weDignify senior Campus Mentor & Philanthropy Advisor Anna Kinskey joins the show to discuss weDignify mission events and how these events launch students back to campus educated, inspired, and motivated to continue building a culture of life. As an example of the power of weDignify mission events, Anna shares about Lucy from Marquette University who was launched into leadership after attending the 2018 weDignify Conference and her courageous action for the good of others.

Are you willing to risk your reputation to stand for life? Do you doubt that YOU can personally make a huge difference? Listen to Emily Troscinski, former Executive Director of Illinois Right to Life, give her talk "RISE UP" at the 2019 weDignify Leadership Bootcamp on July 22nd and allow yourself to be inspired to RISE UP for life!

“I work full-time in the pro-life movement, and even I've been getting whiplash.” That's what today's guest, Morgan Korth from WeDignify, told me. I couldn't agree more. Every day, a new state is in the news for its newly passed abortion law. Today, Morgan is helping us break down the current state of abortion law in the US. We also talk about whether or not overturning Roe is really ENOUGH. I love Morgan's wisdom on engaging civically vs. disconnecting to contemplate + her passion for TRULY ending abortion, not just creating pro-life laws.    My heart aches for the women facing a pregnancy that feels insurmountable during this season of life. I want nothing more than to make our world a place where mothers—mothers who raise their kids themselves, or mothers who birth them before working together with adoptive parents to give that child the best possible circumstances—can flourish.   Today's episode is brought to you by Franciscan University of Steubenville. Join some former podcast guests and get an authentically Catholic education from the comfort of your own home by enrolling in one of their many graduate programs. Hit up www.franciscan.edu/tcf to learn more.    Today's episode is also brought to you by the Blessed Is She academic planner. Every modern Catholic woman needs one of these stunning planners designed by former guest Erica Tighe. Live more liturgically this year by heading to www.thecatholicfeministpodcast.com/planner.    

Today, weDignify Campus Mentor Francesca Sanderson joins the show to discuss weDignify Small Groups and how intentional, intellectual pro-life formation takes students beyond surface-level passion to deepen their commitment and impact on campus. In addition to sharing the immense growth that Small Groups have had since launching in 2017, Francesca shares how student Sam Santay has transformed through small groups and truly walks the pro-life walk.

Today, weDignify staffers join the show to share stories from campus in recent months...plus, meet the newest weDignify Campus Mentor! Covered today: Legacy of Life event recap, meet our 2019 student awardees! Meet Micah, the newest weDignify Campus Mentor! Wisconsin: one year in and going strong! Despicable Illinois hospital cover-up ...and more!

Click here to join the 7 Days to Living Pro-Life Challenge! Today, weDignify's Director of Mission Formation, Pamela Suresca, joins the show to discuss mentoring and how intentional relationship and formation transforms college students into pro-life leaders. Pamela also shares how one student, Alex Lehan, has gone from no regular involvement on campus to a motivated and influential pro-life leader in less than a year!

Have you ever felt like you don't know enough to be able to defend life adequately? Have you ever felt like you weren't "pro-life enough"? If so, you're not alone! Today, we talk about how weDignify's small groups program was born out of the need to help college students become more confident and competent when defending the sanctity of life. weDignify Campus Mentor, Sarah Earley, joins the show to share how one of her students has transformed from acting out of obligation to going above and beyond to change hearts from pro-choice to pro-life. Download the weDignify Pro-Life Dialogue Guide: weDignify.org/dialogueguide

Today, Amy Ford from Embrace Grace joins the show to discuss how churches and Christians can better respond to unplanned pregnancy in their congregations and save lives through love. Amy and Morgan discuss: - The biggest pitfalls churches and pastors have when it comes to serving single, pregnant women - What Embrace Grace is doing to change church cultures and save lives - How Christians can better serve the women in our churches to help them have a future full of hope Show notes: https://weDignify.org/ep030 Download the weDignify Pregnancy Resource Guide: https://wedignify.org/pregnancyresourceguide

weDignify team members, Pamela and Francesca, join Morgan today to chat about the newest pro-life movie: Unplanned! What we thought, what impacted us, what we liked and didn't like, and more!

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Kevin Grillot is the Executive Director of WeDignify, a college mentorship program with a mission to grow students into pro-life leaders. The vision of WeDignify is to foster a culture of love on college campuses where new life is welcomed with joy, and people suffering from abortion can be led towards healing and hope.

Kevin Grillot, Executive Director of weDignify, is guest hosting today! He and Mary Hallan FioRito dig into many hot topics of today including: - New York abortion law - Virginia abortion law - 3rd-trimester abortions - Helpful and life-giving options for women carrying a child who has a fatal prenatal diagnosis Show notes and resources can be found at weDignify.org/ep020

In this installment of "Virtue in Action", Eddie Laviste from weDignify at Loyola joins Morgan to cover a man's role in the movement and how he boldly does scary things for the sake of building a culture of life.

Leah Jacobson from The Guiding Star Project joins Morgan to discuss the difference between Planned Parenthood's vision for healthcare and that of the pro-life perspective. They also talk about how Planned Parenthood is not necessary for women's health and how Guiding Star Centers are providing better options for ALL women. Mentioned in this episode: - weDignify 7 Days to Living Pro-Life Challenge - weDignify.org/7daychallenge - The Guiding Star Project - https://theguidingstarproject.com/ - Pro Women's Health Centers - http://pwhcenters.org/

weDignify Founder and board President, John-Paul Deddens, joins Morgan to share with us why our continued involvement in the pro-life movement is needed and WORTH IT. Mentioned in this episode: weDignify 7 Days to Living Pro-Life Challenge - weDignify.org/7daychallenge WhyProLife.com PrayMoreNovenas.com

Happy (almost) New Year! Today, Morgan dives into weDignify's core value "abiding hope".

Kileen Albright is a junior in college studying nursing at Loyola University Chicago and has been involved in WeDignify, a pro-life mentorship program, since freshman year. She became a leader in the pro-life movement her sophomore year as her Chapter's activism chair and is currently President of her campus' WeDignify chapter. This semester she organized and spoke at the “Why I am Pro-life Panel” where students shared why they choose to be actively pro-life life with their peers.

Monte Larrick and David Smith sit down with Kevin Grillot, the vice-president of the March for Life Chicago, and the executive director of WeDignify, formerly known as Students for Life of Illinois, to discuss the 2019 March for Life Chicago. They also discuss the use of science to knock down pro-abortion arguments, the impact of putting a face to the child in the womb, Illinois quickly becoming an abortion battleground, what WeDignify does, the best way to reach people for life, and the encouraging fact that young people are gravitating towards the pro-life worldview.… Continue Reading

Merry Christmas! Today, Morgan dives into what weDignify means by advocating for "sacrificial love" and "authentic joy". Mentioned in this episode: Salvifici Doloris - http://w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1984/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_11021984_salvifici-doloris.html

Kevin Grillot is the Vice President of the March for Life Chicago and Executive Director of WeDignify, a mentorship program with a mission to grow college students into pro-life leaders. The March for Life Chicago is a yearly gathering of pro-life organizations, leaders, and advocates whose goal is to change perceptions in a society that thinks abortion is the answer. The March serves as a visual and vocal reminder that life in every stage matters.

Anna Kinskey, weDignify 5th year Campus Mentor, joins Morgan to teach how to help someone hurt by abortion. Resources mentioned in this episode: Rachel's Vineyard - link Project Rachel - link Silent No More Awareness Campaign - link

Erin Kainrath from weDignify at the University of Illinois joins Morgan to chat about how she is putting her virtue into action every day on campus. Prepare to be inspired!

Morgan discusses three commonly used phrases that you need to stop using in order to build a culture of life. Here's a clue: they relate to empathy, adoption, and pregnancy announcements. BONUS: an exciting announcement from weDignify!

Kevin Grillot, weDignify Executive Director, joins Morgan to discuss the 4 crucial steps that took weDignify from a dorm room to leaders of the pro-life movement.

In this episode, Morgan covers basic introductory questions: Who is weDignify? Why a podcast? Who is this for? And, most importantly: why you belong here.