Ripple Effect with Marc Burmich

Ripple Effect explores how acts of love and compassion at the individual level can ripple into the broader cultural landscape. Join us as we discuss stories, ideas, and strategies for positive change.

Ripple Effect with Marc Burmich is a society podcast hosted by rippleeffectshow, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

rippleeffectshow hosts Ripple Effect with Marc Burmich, a society show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #21

  Not a Soup Kitchen: Nicolee Thompson on Faith, Dignity & the Ripple Effect of a Brother's Legacy

  Sep 1, 202650 minS1

  After losing her younger brother in a tragic accident at just 23 years old, Nicolee Thompson and her family turned incredible grief into a mission of radical compassion. Today, she's the CEO of Harvest Compassion Center, a faith-based nonprofit serving thousands of families across the Phoenix Valley; not through handouts, but through dignity. In this episode, I sit down with Nicolee to unpack how Harvest Compassion Center rejected the "soup kitchen" model in favor of client-choice shopping: guests walk through a grocery-store-style minimart and boutique, picking their own food and clothing; no questions asked, no ID required, no government funding accepted. Nicolee shares the story behind Mitchell Swabick Charities: how her family built a $2M, four-location operation out of a single 1,500-square-foot donated room; the role faith and prayer play in every interaction; and why she believes "true failure is doing nothing at all." Learn more or get involved: harvestcompassioncenter.org

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  Episode #20

  22 Times Higher: The Data Behind the Abortion Pill's Hidden Risks

  Aug 18, 202637 minS1

  In part two, Dr. Bill Lile digs into the data behind the abortion pill's risks—citing a 2025 study of over 865,000 women that found a complication rate 22 times higher than the FDA's original estimate. He also covers advances in fetal medicine, from in utero cardiac procedures to record-setting delayed-interval deliveries, and closes with his perspective on where the pro-life movement goes from here.

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  Episode #20

  5,000 Deliveries Later: An OB-GYN's Case Against Abortion

  Aug 11, 202646 minS1

  Dr. Bill Lile is a board-certified OB-GYN who has delivered over 5,000 babies in his 30-year career. In this episode, he draws on decades of clinical experience to walk through in-utero surgeries, fetal cardiac procedures, and the pharmacology behind the abortion pill, citing recent complication-rate data along the way. Whether or not you agree with his conclusions, this is a conversation grounded in clinical detail from someone who's spent his career at the center of the debate.

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  Episode #19

  Grace Pekovich - What Happens When You Let God Rewrite Your Story

  Nov 4, 202534 minS1

  <p>Grace Repovich went from chasing success on the soccer field to finding true identity and purpose in Christ. In this raw and inspiring conversation, she shares how God met her in the middle of emptiness, broke through the lies of performance and shame, and called her into ministry to reach others walking the same path. Now serving at The Collective at North Phoenix Church, Grace opens up about vulnerability, healing, and the power of going first so others can find freedom too.</p>

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  Episode #18

  Davis Ward | Going All In: Faith, Revival, and Reaching the Next Generation

  Sep 30, 202551 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Marc Burmich sits down with Davis Ward, College Pastor at NPHX Church in Phoenix, AZ, to explore his journey of faith, leadership, and calling. Davis shares how his experiences in college football, leading FCA through challenges, and answering God’s call to ministry have shaped his vision for reaching the next generation. From seeing hundreds of students come to Jesus, to building an authentic, life-changing community at The Collective, Davis reveals what it looks like to go “all in” with God and create a ripple effect that transforms lives and culture.</p>

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