The CPC Metro Podcast

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's happening right now, and a big announcement you'll want to know about!
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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.
 
This podcast exists to remind you that grace-filled conversations matter. Sometimes they challenge us. Sometimes they encourage us. And sometimes they just remind us to laugh a little, think more deeply, and keep following Jesus faithfully.
 
Speaking up is part of being pro-life. If you want to help us keep these conversations going, becoming a Life Champion is one way to stand with us. ❤️
 
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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.
 
Some of these claims are tough. Some are uncomfortable. But this show is for anyone who wants to move beyond "talking points" and be ready for the hard conversations about 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, but by the Giver of life alone.
 
More from Dr. Ivan Parke:
Hope Under the Sun:  https://bit.ly/3U1vzy5
When Life Meets the Soul:  https://bit.ly/4cq473k

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, and the daily challenges of raising a child with special needs.
Yet, woven through every part of their story is a faith that refuses to let hardship have the final word. The phrase that stayed with us was this: "You should say yes." Not because the road is easy, but because hardship is promised in the life of every Christian. The Bakers' story is a powerful reminder that God is always faithful; and there is joy, purpose, and profound beauty in obedience to Him.
Whether you're raising a child with special needs, walking through an unexpected season, or simply need the encouragement to trust God with what you didn't choose, we pray this conversation strengthens your faith and reminds you that every life is worth "saying yes" to.

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.

"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 wins.
You'll also hear from Emily, our Medical Services Manager, as she shares insights from serving women facing abortion decisions every day, and the lies they are told when being sold the abortion pill.
This conversation offers a glimpse into why we're hosting our upcoming Culture of Life event and why these stories matter now more than ever.

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.

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.
Erin Kate returns to her co-host seat with a special Life Walk recap, and Chrissy closes with a story that can only be described as a miracle.
Want to be a part of our Men's Ministry? Launch is May 30th, and there will be breakfast! Register here: https://bit.ly/4t8bdPu 
 

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 Street Players and Life Walk Team Captain for Holy Savior Catholic Church. Together, they represent the beauty of this movement, from business leaders to students to those active in the community.