The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast

In this episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta sits down with Brinn Higinbotham of Sacred Portion Children's Outreach to discuss the realities of adoption, the needs of vulnerable children and families, and how Montanans can become part of the solution.

Together, they explore common misconceptions about adoption, the challenges facing children in need of permanent families, and the opportunities for churches, communities, and individuals to support women, children, and adoptive families. This conversation highlights adoption not simply as an alternative, but as a life-affirming response that requires compassion, commitment, and community.

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In this powerful episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta sits down with Aniela Chis, a bold pro-life advocate, speaker, and host of Spotlight on Life. Together, they discuss the urgent need for Christians and churches to engage the abortion issue with both conviction and compassion.

Aniela shares her deeply personal story of abortion, silence, healing, and redemption, offering a compelling testimony of how truth and grace can transform even the most painful chapters of life. Drawing from her own experience and years of advocacy, she challenges believers to move beyond comfort and into...

In this breaking episode of the Abort Ignorance Montana podcast, host Tanaia Puchta dives into one of the biggest abortion debates happening in America right now: the future of mail-order abortion pills. As legal battles intensify across the country, many are asking whether abortion pills sent through the mail could soon face new restrictions or outright bans.

What authority does the federal government actually have over abortion drugs? How are states responding after Roe v. Wade? And what would these changes mean for women, healthcare providers, and the pro-life movement in Montana and beyond?

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In Part 2 of this conversation, host Tanaia Puchta sits down with Montana Representative Terry Falk (HD 10) to take the question further: What should Montana actually do to build a culture of life?

From the role of government to the influence of courts, policy, and public leadership, this episode moves beyond slogans and into real, actionable steps. What responsibility do state leaders carry? Where has Montana fallen short—and where is there real opportunity to lead?

Rep. Falk offers a candid look at the challenges ahead, including the tension between legislation, the courts and culture, and wh...

In the wake of CI-128, many Montanans are asking a hard question: What now? If the law has changed, does that mean the mission has too?

In this episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta sits down with Representative Terry Falk (HD 10) for a candid and forward-looking conversation about what it means to continue advocating for life in a state where we now have abortion without limits in our state constitution. 

Rep. Falk brings a grounded, compassionate perspective to the discussion—sharing what’s still possible when you are engaged, where...

In this timely episode of Abort Ignorance Montana, host Tanaia Puchta sits down with Evangeline Lancette, Communications Director for the Montana Family Foundation, to unpack the impact of CI-128 and what it means for the future of Montana.

With abortion now enshrined in the state constitution without limits, many are asking: what comes next? Tanaia and Evangeline break down what CI-128 actually does, how it reshapes the legal and cultural landscape, and why this moment is not the end of the pro-life movement—but a turning point.

Together, they explore how Montanans can respond with ho...

In this episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta sits down with Robin Sertell to tackle a difficult and often misunderstood question within the pro-life movement: Should post-abortive women face criminalization—and what would that mean for the cause of life?

Together, they explore how this idea has gained traction in some circles, and why it raises serious ethical, cultural, and strategic concerns. Robin brings a thoughtful, compassionate perspective to the conversation, unpacking the real-life impact such policies could have on women, families, and the broader mission of protecting life.

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In this episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, we ask an important question: What are Montana students being taught about abortion? Are college classrooms fostering open dialogue — or is one perspective quietly dominating the conversation?

Host Tanaia Puchta sits down with Montana native Emily (Kokot) Schneller to discuss her firsthand experience navigating pro-life advocacy on campus at Rocky Mountain College in Billings where she earned her degree in Political Science with High Honors. During her time at RMC, she served as an officer for Young Americans for Freedom and hosted nationally recognized sp...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta unpacks the idea that abortion beliefs can be categorized along a sliding scale—from “fundamentally opposed” to “fully supportive”—and challenges whether that framework actually reflects reality. Are we dealing with a gradient of opinion… or a foundational question about human life that ultimately forces a clear moral line?

This episode explores the difference between emotional nuance and moral clarity. With compassion and conviction, Tanaia invites listeners across Montana to consider whether abortion beliefs can truly be held on a spectrum—or if abortion is a question tha...

In this powerful and deeply human episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta sits down with Deb Tilden, a pioneering voice working to change the narrative around women’s healthcare and abortion.

Deb is a keynote speaker, advocate, life coach, consultant, and citizen lobbyist—and the co-founder of S.M.A.R.T. Women’s Healthcare (Science Matters in Abortion Related Trauma). Her work challenges the status quo of abortion-on-demand by centering holistic, science-driven healthcare and honest conversations about risk, trauma, and long-term outcomes.

Drawing from her ow...

In this episode of Abort Ignorance Montana, we share our raw thoughts and response to Charlie Kirk's assassination. On September 10, 2025 a young man named Charlie Kirk was on a college campus in Utah when he was intentionally shot amidst his open debate event. He was the founder of Turning Point USA and led a movement of truth that influenced young people all across the United States. Charlie was passionate about free speech, open dialogue, and sharing truth. That's exactly what he was engaging in when he was murdered - simply for sharing his opinions openly. 

Charlie Kirk w...

Abortion is often framed as a women’s issue—but its impact reaches far beyond women alone. In part 2 of this discussion on The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta is joined by her husband, Bryce Puchta, a new father, for an honest and deeply personal conversation about men, fatherhood, and abortion.

Together, they explore how abortion affects men emotionally, relationally, and practically—often leaving fathers unheard, unacknowledged, and disconnected from their role as protectors and caregivers. Bryce shares his perspective on the responsibility men feel toward their children, the innate desire to provide and nurture, and ho...

Abortion is often framed as a women’s issue—but its impact reaches far beyond women alone. In part 1 of this discussion on The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta is joined by her husband, Bryce Puchta, a new father, for an honest and deeply personal conversation about men, fatherhood, and abortion.

Together, they explore how abortion affects men emotionally, relationally, and practically—often leaving fathers unheard, unacknowledged, and disconnected from their role as protectors and caregivers. Bryce shares his perspective on the responsibility men feel toward their children, the innate desire to provide and nurture, and ho...

Abortion impacts real people and real communities. The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast exists to educate, advocate, and help heal Montana’s culture through thoughtful dialogue, lived experience, and a commitment to understanding.

It's time to educate, advocate, and heal the culture in Montana surrounding abortion. The cost of ignorance is greater than the price of truth. Together, let's pay the price to find the truth. Find more at abortignorancemt.com

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Abortion is one of the most debated—and misunderstood—issues in Montana today. In this episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, we take a clear, compassionate look at the current state of abortion in Montana, unpacking the laws on the books, the legislation history of abortion in our state and how these policies are shaping real lives across our state.

We explore the impact of abortion on women, families, and communities, explain the different types of abortion, and outline where abortion services are currently provided in Montana. This epis...

What if what you didn’t know changed everything?

In this powerful origin episode, the founder of Abort Ignorance Montana shares the personal journey that led to the creation of the organization. Once unaware of what abortion truly involved and its lasting impact, she reflects on the moments that challenged her assumptions and opened her eyes.

This episode explores how ignorance—often unintentional and widespread—shapes the abortion conversation, and why education, compassion, and honest dialogue are essential to healing Montana’s culture. It also examines how abortion affects more than just wom...