In this special year-end episode of Life Matters, Toni Clarke sits down with Board Chair Chris Cannon to reflect on a year of growth, answered prayers, and lives changed through Assure. Chris shares her personal connection to the mission, the heart behind her leadership, and her hopes for the ministry's future.

Cris and Katie serve on the front lines of Assure’s medical team, offering healthcare excellence, compassion, and truth to women searching for answers amid unplanned and unsupported pregnancies. Every day, they witness the miracle of life through the ultrasound screen and walk women through some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Their work is tender, courageous, and fueled by deep faith. Today on Life Matters, Cris and Katie share their stories, their calling, and the heart behind their work.

In this episode of Life Matters, we sit down with Jodi Borgmann, Assure’s Project and Volunteer Specialist, whose journey from faithful volunteer to staff leader beautifully reflects how God grows a willing “yes” into a lifelong calling. Jodi shares the story of her own spiritual formation, the moments and patient experiences that shaped her heart, and the vital role volunteers play in advancing Assure’s mission. This conversation is an inspiring reminder of how God uses ordinary obedience to write extraordinary stories.

In Part Two, Dr. Edward DeSimone examines the rising risks of chemical abortion — including mail-order access, patient safety concerns, and even potential environmental impacts. He also discusses conscience rights for pharmacists and the challenges facing pro-life healthcare workers. Dr. DeSimone closes with practical encouragement for anyone seeking to stand for life with conviction.

In part one of this two-part Life Matters interview, we sit down with Dr. Edward DeSimone, longtime Creighton University pharmacy professor, researcher, and national pro-life leader. He shares his personal journey, his decades of mentoring students, and how his work in patient safety intersects with his commitment to protecting life. Dr. DeSimone also offers a pharmacist’s perspective on the abortion pill and the growing concerns surrounding chemical abortions.

On this week’s Life Matters, Toni Clarke talks with Michelle Scollard, Partnerships and Outreach Coordinator at Assure, about three exciting upcoming initiatives — the new Church Ambassador Program, 40 Days of Prayer, and Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Tune in to hear how you and your church can take simple, meaningful steps to support life and serve women facing unsupported or unplanned pregnancies.

Join Toni Clarke and Amanda Temoshek, Assure’s Advancement Director, as they unpack the Nebraska Pregnancy Help Act Tax Credit—a unique opportunity for Nebraskans to support life-affirming work and receive a state income tax credit. Learn how your tax-credit eligible gift to Assure can fund 100% free services for women facing unplanned and unsupported pregnancies.

In this episode of Life Matters, Assure Follow-Up Specialist Joy Graves shares her powerful testimony and the heart behind her work connecting with women after their appointment at Assure. Through stories of faith, perseverance, and life-changing conversations, Joy reveals how God uses the follow-up ministry at Assure – a vital part of the 15-step patient process - to bring hope, healing, and the courage to choose life.