McKenna West was hired as a surrogate to carry a couple’s baby into the world. Halfway through the pregnancy, the couple decided they wanted McKenna to abort their baby boy. She refused. A fight ensued. The story felt too dystopian to be true, but it is. I decided to deep dive to learn the full story in today’s episode.

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Parents Wanted Their Baby Aborted. Their Surrogate Said No.

The Savannah Bananas have exploded onto the scene with their eclectic and non stop entertainment style of baseball known as Banana Ball. You’ve probably seen them all over social media. After wanting to get to a Bananaball game for YEARS, I finally made it inside the most exciting, chaotic and captivating ball parks in the country by going behind the scenes. Come with me as we dive into the Banana Ball phenomenon.

Why Is Everyone Obsessed with the Savannah Bananas?

I love a good true crime documentary as much as anyone, but lately I've been asking myself if our obsession has gone too far. From binge-watching murder documentaries to treating real cases like entertainment, I wanted to take a deeper look at how true crime may be shaping the way we think, feel, and respond to real-world violence.

True Crime is Actually Changing You

A video I recently made about motherhood triggered some feminists on the internet while other women resonated with it. To the women who didn’t believe what I said, I decided to take a dive back into early feminist literature to highlight my point and also emphasize why the early feminist's framework on motherhood is still affecting our culture today. -RC

The Feminists Did Actually Say That

Our food wasn't always full of chemicals, preservatives, seed oils- you name it. The ingredient lists are full of words we can't even pronounce let alone know what they really are. Yet, we eat these foods daily. I talked with MASA chips founder Steven Rofrano to learn more about the history of our food and the steps that are being taken to reverse course and improve the health of our nation!

The Food Experiment You Never Agreed To

Postpartum has been one of the most beautiful and unexpected seasons of my life. In this video, I want to share what this journey has really been like and some of the lessons I've learned along the way. If you've experienced postpartum yourself or you're preparing for it, I'd love to hear your perspective. Let's dive in. -RC

The Best and Worst of Postpartum

After seeing two completely different examples from the animal kingdom, I couldn't help but think about the value of human life and why we often view it so differently. From chick embryos to baby kangaroos, these incredible examples of early life raise some important questions about consistency and the humanity of the unborn, so lets dive in. -RC

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The Strongest Pro-Life Argument That No One Talks About

What happens when someone who's constantly connected to their phone spends 24 hours without it? I wanted to find out for myself. I left my phone behind and headed into nature to see what it felt like to disconnect from technology and reconnect with the real world.

To better understand what screens are doing to our brains and why unplugging can be so difficult. I also sat down with Dr. John Hutton, Attending Physician at Children health, Dallas as well as a an Associate Professor at Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Together, we explore how our relationship with technology is shaping the way we think, focus, and experience the world around us.

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This is the home for deep dives, interviews, and mini-documentaries about the issues I care about most. Every question I want to ask and every story I want to explore will live here. One big journey. One channel for all of it. I’m so excited for you guys to see what we’ve been working on. Welcome!

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I'm Addicted to My Phone. So I Spent 24 Hours Without It

The question of whether or not to show my son's face online is one I've been wrestling with lately. As someone who shares parts of my life on the internet, I've felt the tension between documenting meaningful moments and protecting my child's privacy. In this video, I'm sharing some of the thoughts and questions I've been considering as I navigate this aspect of parenting in the digital age. I'd love to hear your perspective, so be sure to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments as we continue this conversation together. Let's dive in. -RC

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To Show Their Faces or Not?

What started as an exception is becoming the norm. Around the world, governments are expanding assisted suicide programs while families fight desperately to save loved ones from a system that increasingly presents death as a solution. Today, we're digging into the stories behind the headlines and following the incentives that benefit when fewer people receive long-term care, exposing a reality that has stretched far beyond what many were originally promised. The question is no longer whether it's expanding, but how far it will go.

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This is the home for deep dives, interviews, and mini-documentaries about the issues I care about most. Every question I want to ask and every story I want to explore will live here. One big journey. One channel for all of it. I’m so excited for you guys to see what we’ve been working on. Welcome!

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Hospitals are Profiting From Your Death

I've been seeing more discussion around the idea that smartphones may be affecting fertility. Our growing dependence on technology is reducing human connection and relationships, putting future generations' existence at risk. I explore the arguments and research behind this claim and share some of my thoughts. -RC

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This is the home for deep dives, interviews, and mini-documentaries about the issues I care about most. Every question I want to ask and every story I want to explore will live here. One big journey. One channel for all of it. I’m so excited for you guys to see what we’ve been working on. Welcome!

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Are Smartphones Causing Infertility?

Andy Schoonover is the founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a company challenging one of the most powerful and entrenched industries in America: health insurance. After witnessing firsthand the rising costs, lack of transparency, and growing frustration many families face when navigating healthcare, Andy set out to build an alternative.

In this conversation, we dive deep into the complex and often frustrating reality of the American healthcare system. We explore how traditional health insurance became the dominant model and why so many Americans feel trapped by rising costs and decreasing transparency. This conversation explores the questions many people are asking but few are discussing openly.

This is not a sponsored episode by CrowdHealth. This is an investigative look into the alternatives that are available.

To see if CrowdHealth is right for you visit https://joincrowdhealth.com

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You’re Being Lied to About Health Insurance

Today I’m sharing the story of meeting our son, Penn, and the experience of bringing him into the world. Choosing an unmedicated birth at a birthing center was a decision I spent a lot of time praying through and preparing for, and I’m so thankful for how this chapter unfolded. I wanted to share this positive experience in hopes that it encourages someone else on their own journey. Let’s dive in. -RC

The Birth Experience I Prayed For

There is so much to this conversation. My sister Jordan is a military veteran, competitive bodybuilder, and fitness coach, but it's her life as a stay-at-home mom that has brought her the most fulfillment. She opens up about her views on what it really means to live counter-culture as a woman today and why living the trad life has shown her the real meaning of empowerment. I loved getting to sit down with my own sister for this one; I think it will resonate with so many of you.

Why My Trad Sister Left Modern Life for Homesteading

Today I’m sitting down to answer your most asked pregnancy questions and share an honest update on this season of life. Pregnancy has brought plenty of surprises, and I’m sharing some of what I’ve learned along the way. Let’s dive in. -RC

Your Most Asked Pregnancy Questions

Chinese billionaires and other wealthy foreigners are coming to America to have babies through surrogacy. Behind the fancy clinics and expensive agencies is a growing business that most people never hear about. One shocking story in particular has opened people’s eyes to how big and alarming this growing industry really is.

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Chinese Billionaires are Making Hundreds of American Babies

A lot of people are asking whether college is still worth it today, and it feels like a very valid question to be asking. I wanted to share some of my thoughts; do you agree? -RC

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Is College A Waste of Time?

Former Survivor contestant Shannon Fairweather opens up about her journey from New Age spirituality to finding lasting peace in Jesus Christ. In my conversation with Shannon, she shares the untold story behind her radical transformation and the hidden emptiness she found in the New Age movement. It was so refreshing to get to sit down and talk with her; what a powerful reminder that true peace can only be found in Christ!

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Why the "New Age" Movement is a Scam

Today I wanted to sit down and talk honestly about the state of modern dating, what I think we’re getting wrong, and how to navigate relationships without losing yourself in the process. Let’s dive into it. -RC

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The Hardest Dating Advice to Accept

Bathing suits didn’t always look like this. Over the years, women’s swimsuits have become smaller, more revealing, and harder to avoid. I wanted to explore the evolution of bikinis, changing beauty standards, and why so many women feel frustrated trying to find swimsuits that feel wearable today. Let’s dive in.

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This is the home for deep dives, interviews, and mini-documentaries about the issues I care about most. Every question I want to ask and every story I want to explore will live here. One big journey. One channel for all of it. I’m so excited for you guys to see what we’ve been working on. Welcome!

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