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The Voice of AdvocacyInterviewing the Interviewers of WORLD News GroupOn this episode of The Voice of Advocacy podcast, Dr. Brick Lantz interviews Steve West and Leah Savas of WORLD to discuss the field of Christian and pro-life journalism, as well as their unique outlook on the issues CMDA’s Advocacy team is most engaged in.2025-06-1024 min
CMDA PodcastsInterviewing the Interviewers of WORLD News GroupOn this episode of The Voice of Advocacy podcast, Dr. Brick Lantz interviews Steve West and Leah Savas of WORLD to discuss the field of Christian and pro-life journalism, as well as their unique outlook on the issues CMDA’s Advocacy team is most engaged in.2025-06-1024 minThe Voice of AdvocacyInterviewing the Interviewers of WORLD News GroupOn this episode of The Voice of Advocacy podcast, Dr. Brick Lantz interviews Steve West and Leah Savas of WORLD to discuss the field of Christian and pro-life journalism, as well as their unique outlook on the issues CMDA’s Advocacy team is most engaged in. 2025-06-1024 min
Orthodoxy#134 // Leah Savas | Is IVF Immoral?In this episode, I talked with Leah Savas about new abortion legislation around the country, IVF and if it’s immoral, and Lila Rose debating 25 pro-abortion activists. We discussed the way in which Democrats and liberals twist language in the law to push their agenda and if Lila Rose’s tactics in debating pro-abortionists were actually persuasive.Leah Savas is a reporter at WORLD News where she focuses on the issues of abortion and IVF. She has a newsletter called Vitals where she reports on the pro-life movement across America. She is also the co-author of a book...2025-02-171h 31
Three Food MemoriesAda Nicodemou, Home and Away's Leah Patterson“From two weeks old, I was in a bloody shop. Before I went to school I could count back change” - Ada NicodemouOur guest on this episode of Three Food Memories is Australian TV royalty and Home and Away’s most favourite character Leah Patterson. But here’s the twist: Ada Nicodemou isn’t just a TV icon, but it’s possible she could be a far-flung cousin of Savva’s! They’re Fasouliotes, sharing roots that go deep into the carob and almond orchards of Cyprus. On the menu is; halloumi...2025-02-0345 min
DoubletakeIn Glass, Part IIIf children are a gift from God and you really, really want them, and then you have them, how can you possibly wish that your dream never came true?Last time we introduced D’Lynn Herting, a young woman who decided to have children via IVF. Today WORLD reporter Leah Savas has the conclusion of a story about someone who wishes she’d asked a few more questions before making some life and death decisions.Audio Credits“Newborn Child”/Blue Water HighwayDon’t forget to...2024-11-3029 min
DoubletakeIn Glass, Part IAccording to the Department of Health and Human services, in 2021 over 70,000 babies in the U.S. were conceived using in vitro fertilization, or IVF. That’s over 2 percent, and in some European countries that figure is over 4 percent. And it’s rising rapidly all over the world. And that’s raising questions about the limits of using medical technology to produce children.Today, WORLD reporter Leah Savas has the first of a two-part story about someone who crashed into those limits: medical, emotional, and spiritual. And walked away with a lot more than she bargained for....2024-11-2328 minOrthodoxy#125 // Leah Savas | The Story Of Abortion In AmericaIn this episode, I got to talk with Leah Savas. Leah is the life beat reporter for WORLD News Group. She reports on laws relating to abortion across the country. She is also the co-author of The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History from 1652-2022.In this podcast we discussed the 2024 election and the ten abortion amendments that were being voted on across the country. We also talked about the future of the pro-life movement in America and how we can unify around one vision for life after Roe being overturned. Finally, we discussed her...2024-11-131h 42
TruthCurrents152: Is Donald Trump still pro-life?Despite the Dobbs decision, which reversed Roe vs. Wade after a generation, it turns out that right now is a tough time to be a pro-life voter in America. Every time abortion has appeared on a state-level ballot in recent days, it’s lost. Turns out abortion is popular in America and our politicians are running for cover. What is a pro-life voter supposed to do?
R. Albert Mohler Jr. “Trump and abortion,” September 3, 2024.
Andrew T. Walker, “On abortion, Trump is his own worst enemy,” August 29, 2024.
Leah Savas, “Democrats’ radical abortion polic...2024-09-0619 min
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary Women[Spanish] - El heredero griego by Natalie AndersonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/801897 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - El heredero griego Author: Natalie Anderson Narrator: Voz Digital Simón Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 26 minutes Release date: July 29, 2024 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital. Cuando el millonario Theo Savas visionó una grabación de seguridad en la que aparecía una mujer solicitando hablar con él, reconoció de inmediato a Leah Turner. Habían pasado una noche increíble juntos, y desde entonces había intentado olvidarla. Intentado, y fracasado. ¿Qué podía querer? La noticia de que estaba em...2024-07-2903 min
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary Women[Spanish] - El heredero griego by Natalie AndersonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/801897to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [Spanish] - El heredero griego
Author: Natalie Anderson
Narrator: Voz Digital Simón
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 26 minutes
Release date: July 29, 2024
Genres: Contemporary Women
Publisher's Summary:
Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital. Cuando el millonario Theo Savas visionó una grabación de seguridad en la que aparecía una mujer solicitando hablar con él, reconoció de inmediato a Leah Turner. Habían pasado una noche increíble juntos, y desde entonces había intentado olvidarla. Intentado, y fracasado. ¿Qué podía querer? La noticia de que estaba embara...2024-07-294h 26
Kresta in the AfternoonAbortion in America: The Complete History - Leah Savas(4 January 2024)The story of abortion in America extends far beyond the 50-year lifespan of Roe vs Wade. It’s been a part of American history since the beginning. Leah Savas walks us through the cultural and legal history of abortion in America from 1652 to today. 2024-01-0540 min
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, Modern[German] - Heißer Flirt mit dem Playboy-Milliardär by Natalie AndersonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/709027to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Heißer Flirt mit dem Playboy-Milliardär
Author: Natalie Anderson
Narrator: Marie Graeve
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 1 minute
Release date: August 31, 2023
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
Als der glutäugige Grieche ihr in der Oper eine Eintrittskarte anbietet, weil Leah ihr Ticket verloren hat, will die junge Rezeptionistin zunächst ablehnen. Doch dem Charme eines Theo Savas kann sie nicht widerstehen, genauso wenig wie seinen Küssen, mit denen der Playboy sie nach der Premiere in seiner Hotelsuite verführt. Aber ihr heißer Flirt hat süße Folgen...2023-08-316h 01
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, Modern[German] - Heißer Flirt mit dem Playboy-Milliardär by Natalie AndersonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/709027 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Heißer Flirt mit dem Playboy-Milliardär Author: Natalie Anderson Narrator: Marie Graeve Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 1 minute Release date: August 31, 2023 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: Als der glutäugige Grieche ihr in der Oper eine Eintrittskarte anbietet, weil Leah ihr Ticket verloren hat, will die junge Rezeptionistin zunächst ablehnen. Doch dem Charme eines Theo Savas kann sie nicht widerstehen, genauso wenig wie seinen Küssen, mit denen der Playboy sie nach der Premiere in seiner Hotelsuite verführt. Aber ihr heißer Flirt hat süße Fo...2023-08-3103 minTruthCurrents109: “Is my aborted baby in heaven?”We’re several months down the road from the Dobbs decision, the Supreme Court decision that reversed the 1973 decision Roe vs. Wade, a decision which has produced approximately 60 million abortions in this country over the last two generations. We talk about the legal issues of abortion a lot in this country, but one thing we don’t talk about very much is a topic called abortion regret. It’s a real thing. What does the Bible have to say?
Maria Baer, “Abortion Regret Isn’t a Myth, Despite New Study,” https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2020/ja...2023-08-0418 min
AudioquinEl Heredero GriegoEl millonario llegó con sus reglas, ¡que ella rompió quedándose embarazada!Cuando el millonario Theo Savas visionó una grabación de seguridad en la que aparecía una mujer solicitando hablar con él, reconoció de inmediato a Leah Turner. Habían pasado una noche increíble juntos, y desde entonces había intentado olvidarla. Intentado, y fracasado. ¿Qué podía querer?La noticia de que estaba embarazada fue como una bomba para Theo, ¡y para Leah lo fue que él la pidiera en matrimonio! Le había confiado su inocencia, y sabía que podría confiarle su...2023-08-024h 11
Merely HumanInterview with Leah SavasReposting of Episode 5 of Human Things 2.0 starts with author and journalist Leah Savas of World News Group to discuss the book she co-authored with Marvin Olasky, The Story of Abortion in America starting in 1652!2023-07-0146 min
The Modern Puritan#3 Leah Savas: The Story of Abortion in AmericaLeah Savas (@leahsavas) is the life beat reporter for World News Group and co-author of The Story of Abortion (Crossway, 2023).
Dr. Tavis Bohlinger (@tavisbohlinger) is the host/producer of The Modern Puritan Podcast, and Director of Media at Reformation Heritage Books in Grand Rapids, MI. He was associate producer and cinematographer for the feature-length documentary, “Revival: The Work of God,” and he has earned accolades for his documentary photography work on autism. Tavis is a Navy veteran, a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, and he holds an MDiv from The Masters Seminary and both a Masters and PhD from Durham Univ...2023-05-241h 53
Undaunted.Life: A Man's Podcast by Kyle ThompsonLEAH SAVAS | The Story of Abortion in America (Ep. 464)In this episode, we welcome Leah Savas to the show. She is a reporter for WORLD and the Co-Author of a new book with Marvin Olasky called The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History, 1652–2022. In this interview, we discuss how she got involved with writing this book, how ultrasounds provided by pro-life pregnancy centers changed the game for the Pro-Life movement, the importance of men’s involvement in the decision to not abort children, why cowardly pastors refuse to address the abortion topic, how Hollywood and the Mainstream Media are complicit in shaping the pro-abortion worldview, how the...2023-05-231h 35
Digital Public SquareThe Story of Abortion in America and the Next Steps for the Pro-life Movement with Leah SavasIn this episode, I am joined by Leah Savas to talk about the new book, The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History, which she co-authored with Marvin Olasky from Crossway.Meet Leah:Leah reports on abortion for WORLD News Group, where she writes the weekly Vitals roundup and newsletter of pro-life news. Leah lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with her husband, Stephen.Resources:The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History, 1652–2022 by Leah Savas and Marvin OlaskyArticles of Faith: A Frontline History of the Abortion Wars by Cynthia GorneyChoice Wo...2023-05-0237 min
Mortification of SpinThe Story of Abortion in America“Citizen Carl” Trueman flies without a co-pilot as he interviews author Leah Savas. She joins the legendary Marvin Olasky in writing The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History, 1652-2022. The book offers a unique historical perspective that digs deep between the milestones of the abortion journey in the US and the laws that shaped it to provide insight into the cultural aspects of the story.
Crossway Publishers graciously provided a number of copies of the book for a giveaway. Congratulations to the winners: Mark H. from Hampton, VA, Kevin G. from Harbeson, DE, and Kim D. f...2023-04-1229 min
Alastair's AdversariaThe Story of Abortion in America (with Leah Savas)Leah Savas, who reports on abortion for WORLD News Group, has written a book with Marvin Olasky, 'The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History, 1652–2022' (https://amzn.to/42PeTtI). She joins me and my wife, Susannah Black Roberts, to discuss the book and the subject of abortion more broadly.
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The Ridley Institute PodcastThe Story of Abortion in America, with Leah SavasJoin Abigail Whitehouse and Sam Fornecker for a conversation with Leah Savas, coauthor with Marvin Olasky of The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History, 1652–2022 (Crossway, 2022). Synthesizing the book's key findings and implications, this conversation equips Christians to (re)integrate reflection on abortion—including its history and attendant present-day realities—into the realm of Christian discipleship. This episode deals with a very sensitive topic, by necessity somewhat graphically; it is not one to listen to within earshot of children.2023-03-271h 05
Merely Human#5 Human Things with Jay Watts - Leah SavasEpisode 5 of Human Things 2.0 starts with a rousing defense of the work of Hall & Oats including slightly messing up the names of two of their songs. Segment 2 discusses a short clip from a 2018 Oxford Union Panel on Abortion Rights where pro-abortion activist Ilyse Hogue of NARAL makes the claim that most people believe in three exceptions to restricting abortion: life of the mother, rape, and me. Her point, though most people seem to believe abortion is morally unpleasant, they wish to preserve the ability to get abortions in the event they personally need to access abortion in the future. Abortion...2023-03-171h 25
The Laymens Lounge124. Leah Savas: The Story of Abortion in America 1652–2022Tracing the History of Abortion in America by Looking beyond the Laws to the Dramatic Stories and Colorful Personalities of the People They Touched
Fifty years ago, the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision to legalize abortion-on-demand sparked nationwide tensions that continue to this day. In the decades since that ruling, abortion opponents and proponents have descended on the Capitol each year for marches and protests. But this story didn’t begin with the Supreme Court in the 1970s; arguments about abortion have been a part of American history since the 17th century. So how did we get...2023-03-0359 min
UpstreamA Street-Level History of Abortion | Leah SavasRoe v. Wade is a thing of the past, but this is just the latest chapter in the long and contentious story of abortion in America. Shane welcomes journalist and author Leah Savas to explain why knowing that history is critical to protecting unborn lives in the future.2023-02-1456 min
New Books in LawMarvin N. Olasky and Leah Savas, "The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History, 1652-2022" (Crossway, 2023)Abortion is an issue like no other. Our attitudes towards it and how we define when life begins determine the very words we use when discussing abortion. We don’t even agree about how many people are involved in the matter of abortion. Two people—the mother and the baby? Or only one—the mother? And here, even the word “mother” is avoided by many, who prefer “woman.” Or, in some quarters, “pregnant person.” Is it a “baby” or a “fetus?” Has abortion always had the tacit approval of most Americans and only been criminalized by powerful societal forces (which can change sides dra...2023-02-1159 min
New Books in MedicineMarvin N. Olasky and Leah Savas, "The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History, 1652-2022" (Crossway, 2023)Abortion is an issue like no other. Our attitudes towards it and how we define when life begins determine the very words we use when discussing abortion. We don’t even agree about how many people are involved in the matter of abortion. Two people—the mother and the baby? Or only one—the mother? And here, even the word “mother” is avoided by many, who prefer “woman.” Or, in some quarters, “pregnant person.” Is it a “baby” or a “fetus?” Has abortion always had the tacit approval of most Americans and only been criminalized by powerful societal forces (which can change sides dra...2023-02-1159 min
New Books in Women's HistoryMarvin N. Olasky and Leah Savas, "The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History, 1652-2022" (Crossway, 2023)Abortion is an issue like no other. Our attitudes towards it and how we define when life begins determine the very words we use when discussing abortion. We don’t even agree about how many people are involved in the matter of abortion. Two people—the mother and the baby? Or only one—the mother? And here, even the word “mother” is avoided by many, who prefer “woman.” Or, in some quarters, “pregnant person.” Is it a “baby” or a “fetus?” Has abortion always had the tacit approval of most Americans and only been criminalized by powerful societal forces (which can change sides dra...2023-02-1159 min
New Books in Politics and PolemicsMarvin N. Olasky and Leah Savas, "The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History, 1652-2022" (Crossway, 2023)Abortion is an issue like no other. Our attitudes towards it and how we define when life begins determine the very words we use when discussing abortion. We don’t even agree about how many people are involved in the matter of abortion. Two people—the mother and the baby? Or only one—the mother? And here, even the word “mother” is avoided by many, who prefer “woman.” Or, in some quarters, “pregnant person.” Is it a “baby” or a “fetus?” Has abortion always had the tacit approval of most Americans and only been criminalized by powerful societal forces (which can change sides dra...2023-02-1159 min
The Common Good PodcastBlending Gospels with The Chosen's Amanda Jenkins, and understanding abortion with WORLD's Leah SavasBrian and guest co-host Steve Coble talk about the disunity revealed by last night's State of the Union. Then they're joined by Leah Savas, a reporter and researcher who has co-authored “The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History”, and by Amanda Jenkins, who describes a beautiful new book from The Chosen: A Blended Harmony of the Gospels in 40 readings. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-02-0928 min
The Crossway PodcastThe Dark History of Abortion in America (Leah Savas)In today's episode, Leah Savas shares the forgotten history of abortion in America and how it can influence the way Christians can view the movement today. Through sharing stories and discussing the recent overturn of Roe v Wade, Savas unpacks how there is more to the pro-life movement than we may be aware of.Leah Savas reports on abortion for WORLD News Group, where she writes the weekly Vitals roundup and newsletter of pro-life news. Leah lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with her husband, Stephen.To hear more from...2023-01-2348 min
Wild + BeautifulAbortion Is Still LegalIn 2022, we saw the historic reversal of Roe v. Wade. But the pro-life movement still has a lot of work to do! Abortion is still legal and accessible in 75% of America. Today Jo and Enriquez discuss…
📰 The latest abortion news you should know
🤦♀️ Oh no she didn’t… a Congresswoman uses Jeremiah 1:5 to DEFEND infanticide
💊 The abortion pill has become the deadly drug epidemic no one is talking about
🛑 Why Planned Parenthood has GOT to go
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Embark On The Breakthrough Full Audiobook Experience!The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History, 1652–2022 by Marvin Olasky, Leah SavasPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/757271to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History, 1652–2022
Author: Marvin Olasky, Leah Savas
Narrator: Aimee Lilly
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 38 minutes
Release date: January 3, 2023
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Tracing the History of Abortion in America by Looking beyond the Laws to the Dramatic Stories and Colorful Personalities of the People They Touched Fifty years ago, the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision to legalize abortion-on-demand sparked nationwide tensions that continue to this day. In the decades since that ruling, abortion opponents and proponents have descended on the Capi...2023-01-0312h 38
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityThe Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History, 1652–2022 by Marvin Olasky, Leah SavasPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/757271 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History, 1652–2022 Author: Marvin Olasky, Leah Savas Narrator: Aimee Lilly Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 38 minutes Release date: January 3, 2023 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Tracing the History of Abortion in America by Looking beyond the Laws to the Dramatic Stories and Colorful Personalities of the People They Touched Fifty years ago, the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision to legalize abortion-on-demand sparked nationwide tensions that continue to this day. In the decades since that ruling, abortion opponents and proponents have descended on the...2023-01-0303 min
Edifying the SaintsHow Should Believers Think About Michigan Ballot Proposal 3? - with guest Leah SavasTodd, Bob, and Matt interview Leah Savas, abortion reporter with World Magazine, about Michigan ballot proposal 3, which seeks to amend the Michigan state constitution to allow abortion in nearly all circumstances within the state. They discuss the significance of this measure and the theological and moral reasons why Christians should oppose it.Edifying the Saints is a production of Maranatha Bible Church. For more information, visit our website at mbcmi.org/podcast.2022-10-1333 min
Palmetto Family Matters ShowSaturday Special - The New Pro-Life PushOn today's Saturday Special, Justin sits down with Leah Savas of World News Group to discuss the new pro-life push. From the Justice Department's lawsuit in Idaho, to the constitutional amendment vote in Kansas, Leah gives us a national perspective to the pro-life effort.Follow Leah's work and sign up for her newsletter at www.wng.org2022-08-2025 min
Palmetto Family Matters ShowSaturday Special - The New Pro-Life PushOn today's Saturday Special, Justin sits down with Leah Savas of World News Group to discuss the new pro-life push. From the Justice Department's lawsuit in Idaho, to the constitutional amendment vote in Kansas, Leah gives us a national perspective to the pro-life effort.Follow Leah's work and sign up for her newsletter at www.wng.org2022-08-1925 min
The Ride Home with John and KathyThe Ride Home - Tuesday, August 9, 20224:15 - People will let you down. Expect it. Accept it. Show mercy. Move on … GUEST Paul Prather … columnist, author and pastor of Bethesda Church in Kentucky. 5:15 - The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History, 1652–2022 -Guest: Leah Savas reports on abortion for WORLD News Group, where she writes the weekly Vitals roundup and newsletter of pro-life news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-08-101h 52
Palmetto Family Matters ShowAbortion In Disguise?The entire country is prepping for "life after Roe" and Justin welcomes Leah Savas of World News onto the podcast to discuss pro-life issues from across the U.S.You can read Leah's work at https://wng.org/ and the 3 specific articles discussed in this interview below.Montana's pro-life push: https://bit.ly/3owEXqNLegacy Marchers: https://bit.ly/3LdYVAtAbortion in disguise: https://bit.ly/3gs74DlFollow Palmetto Family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Download the Palmetto Family Council App today!2022-02-0824 min
Hillsdale College Podcast Network SuperfeedThe Journalism WORLDThis week, Leah Savas talks about working as a reporter for WORLD News Group. She began her post-graduation career in marketing and then shifted to journalism. She shares about that process and what her day-to-day work looks like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-10-1516 min
Beyond the Bubble: Navigating Professional Life After CollegeThe Journalism WORLDThis week, Leah Savas talks about working as a reporter for WORLD News Group. She began her post-graduation career in marketing and then shifted to journalism. She shares about that process and what her day-to-day work looks like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-10-1516 min
Film.Music.MediaAll Access: Heitor Pereria - Episode 2 (May 16, 2016) *Video Interview Available[Watch the video interview on our YouTube Channel]
Heitor Pereira returns as a guest to Film.Music.Media's All Access series. If you haven't checked out Heitor's first All Access interview, be sure to do so! This time around we discuss two of Heitor's recent projects that include The Angry Birds Movie and the documentary Sonic Sea. Get to hear and see Heitor's melodic process from conception all the way to the final product. Heitor demos his bird call flutes that he used to create the themes and melodies in The Angry Birds Movies then plays us...2017-09-1539 min