The CPC Metro Podcast

The CPC Metro Podcast

The CPC Podcast is relentless about truth and designed to help you defend it. From pro-life issues to the cultural questions shaping our world, we cut through the noise and half-answers about what's real and why it matters.

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September 22, 2026 • 46 mins

Janine Mangum came to the CPC over 30 years ago as a young, broken mom who hoped to help women like her. She never could have known then just how God would use that "yes." Today, Janine is CPC Metro's Operations Director, and her kindness and wisdom overflow to everyone who walks through our doors. 

In this special State of the Ministry episode, Janine joins Erin Kate and Chrissy to talk about what God has done this year, what...

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Apparently, two Millennials who don’t particularly enjoy talking on the phone can still have a pretty good conversation. From The Rolling Stones lyrics to the Cracker Barrel logo to ultimately finding your passion and honoring God with the gifts He’s given you, it's a fun, lighthearted, and honest talk with Katie Ginn of Mississippi Christian Living magazine and the Oh My Word with Katie Podcast.

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In this episode, we put some of the hardest abortion arguments on the table and asked Dr. Evan Lenow to take them head-on.   As a Christian apologist and president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, Dr. Lenow helped us work through claims from both secular and Christian perspectives, including arguments that sound convincing and even attempts to use the Bible to defend abortion. ...

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In this deeply personal episode, Chrissy sits down with two of her greatest spiritual mentors, Dr. Ivan and Mary Ann Parke, for a conversation about the Gospel, abortion, and unshakeable hope in Christ. After navigating Dr. Parke's 2025 ALS diagnosis, the Parkes offer wisdom forged through both decades of faithful ministry and present-day suffering. They remind us that the sanctity of life is never determined by our circumstances, ...
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This week on the CPC Metro Podcast, Anja Baker returns, joined by her husband, Nate, for one of our most honest conversations yet. When their second son was born, everything changed.

After a healthy pregnancy, an unexpected delivery complication left him with profound disabilities, and the life they had imagined suddenly looked very different. They don't sugarcoat what followed. They talked candidly about the fear, isolation, grief...

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In this episode, Chrissy and Erin Kate have a sweet discussion with Mr. Percy Thornton about how vital the role of committed monthly support is to our ministry. Percy is the owner and founder of Southern States Utility Trailer Sales, and he shares why being pro-life should be an easy position to take as a Christ-follower.

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"We've all sinned, but I had never committed a sin where I felt like there was no coming back from." 

In this episode, special guest Kia shares her story of taking the abortion pill and the overwhelming grief that followed. Living in Florida and desperate for help, she searched the internet for answers and found hope through our abortion recovery ministry. Kia's story is raw, courageous, and a powerful reminder that redemption...

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If you're a Christian, then you are a missionary. Some are called to go. Others are called to send.

In this episode, Josh Quick of MidSouth Crawl Space Solutions and Landon Stroud of Complete Fitness share what it means to lead businesses that are committed to honoring God. These men may not work inside the walls of ministry, but their leadership, generosity, and bold support of life are helping fuel work that saves lives.

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There's a lot of weight in this episode. After much prayer, we are able to welcome our new Men’s Ministry Advisor Al Arnold to the team, whose journey from faithful volunteer to staff leadership marks a powerful chapter for CPC Metro. This episode dives into the critical role of men in the pregnancy journey—from crisis moments to prevention to healing after abortion—and why their presence changes everything.

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April 25, 2026 • 26 mins

Recorded live at Trustmark Park, this special episode captures a morning full of joy as hundreds from across the pro-life community gathered to celebrate what God is doing through His people. Each guest brought a distinct perspective to the pro-life conversation: Joe Rooks, owner of Revell-Ace Hardware, Camryn Robertson, president-elect of Mississippi College Students for Life, and Allie Bennett, president of the Clinton Brick Stre...

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In this episode, we sit down with Beth Scarbrough, president of Rankin County Republican Women. Beth’s story is one of faith, humor, and life-changing choices. At 40, she received unexpected news: she was pregnant. Her ultrasounds brought worry instead of joy, and her doctor suggested abortion. Beth was devastated—until an ultrasound tech asked a question that would stay with her forever: “Ain’t you got no r...

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College is not always the easiest place to stand firm in your faith or your pro-life convictions. 🎙️ In this episode, our Prevention Education Specialist Isaiah Harrison talks about what that looks like in real life. Isaiah shares about Culture Shift, our youth ministry program that equips students to make healthy choices, understand their worth, and think differently about relationships and the future. He also reflects on the rol...
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February 24, 2026 • 29 mins
One Saturday every year, churches from all over the Jackson Metro area come together in unity for life and for the Gospel. From leading a team to shaping conversations at home, our friend Sydney Charlton shares her insight on how this event moves faith from words into action. If you’ve been wondering where you fit in, LifeWalk could be the perfect place to start.
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Dr. Greg Belser joins Chrissy and Erin Kate to explain why abortion cannot remain outside the pulpit simply because it’s controversial. The gospel speaks to life, sin, mercy, and redemption; and the Church cannot afford selective silence.

We also discuss a truth often overlooked: churches are not just willing to hear, but ready to help—walking with women facing pregnancy decisions, supporting single mothers, and offerin...

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Abortion didn’t get the final word. In this episode, author, speaker, and life coach Chandra Jarrett shares her story of abortion, redemption, and and why healing is not only possible, but real. We also talk about our upcoming Deeper Still retreat training and how you can be part of walking others to freedom.
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In Episode 5, we talk with Kurt Dillinger, founder of Life International, whose decades in global missions shape a clear and compelling perspective on abortion. This conversation explores why abortion is not just a cultural or political issue, but a gospel issue, and what that means for the Church’s witness at home and around the world.

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Would the world be better if you had never been born? In this Christmas episode, we hear from Ryan Bomberger of The Radiance Foundation, who tackles the hard question in the abortion argument, "What about cases of rape?"   If you need a breath of truth in the holiday rush, this conversation offers both challenge and comfort, inviting you to see every person as God's deliberate gift.       This episode is p...
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The easiest way to be a pro-life business owner? Through the taxes you already have to pay. Rankin County Tax Collector Caroline Gilbert explains how it works—and why time is running out. Don't miss this one! Disclaimer: This is not tax advice.   This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.
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From small-town beginnings to leading a global pro-life movement, David’s story will challenge and inspire you. In Episode 2 of the CPC Podcast, you'll hear from the visionary founder of 40 Days for Life as we talk strategy, hope, and the future of the fight for life.
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Chrissy, Anja, and Erin Kate delve into the alarming findings of the most extensive U.S. study on the abortion pill to date, conducted by the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC)
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