Living Pro-Life

In this episode of Living ProLife, Brian Westbrook sits down with Mark Rodgers, founder and principal of the Clapham Group, to discuss his decades of work in the pro-life movement and the importance of building a culture that supports women, children, and families.Mark shares how his early exposure to the life and work of William Wilberforce shaped his approach to public engagement, his years working with Senator Rick Santorum, and the founding of the Clapham Group as a movement-building firm.The conversation explores the impact of the Dobbs decision, the need for pro-life policies that address practical concerns before and after birth, and the Blueprint for Life initiative’s work on issues such as paid family leave, childcare, and the child tax credit.Mark also discusses the racial wealth gap, homeownership, and his initiative Ownership Is the New Black, along with the powerful role of storytelling, film, and culture in shaping how society understands human dignity and the value of life.Learn more about the Clapham Group at claphamgroup.com.#LivingProLife #ClaphamGroup #MarkRogers #BlueprintForLife #ProLife #ChooseLife #CultureOfLife #ProLifeMovement #FamilyPolicy #ProLifeGeneration

In this episode of Living ProLife, Brian Westbrook sits down with Michelle Stirlace Accorsi, executive director of Feminists Choosing Life of New York, to discuss the organization’s mission and the importance of promoting the consistent life ethic.Michelle explains how Feminists Choosing Life of New York was rebooted, why pro-life feminism remains essential, and how the organization works to educate New Yorkers about abortion, assisted suicide, capital punishment, war, and other forms of state-sanctioned lethal violence.She also shares more about the group’s billboard and radio campaigns, legislative advocacy, abortion-related informed consent, and the need to provide women with accurate information and meaningful support. Michelle discusses the impact of the Dobbs decision, the challenges of doing pro-life work in New York, and why the movement must continue promoting hope, dignity, and a culture of life.Learn more and get involved at feministschooselifeofnewyork.org or fclny.org.#LivingProLife #FeministsChoosingLife #ProLifeFeminism #ConsistentLifeEthic #ChooseLife #PregnancyHelp #ProLifeMovement

In this episode of Living ProLife, Brian Westbrook sits down with Emily Berning, president and co-founder of Let Them Live, to hear how one late-night conversation and a $1,200 gift grew into a nationwide ministry helping women choose life.Emily shares the powerful origin story of Let Them Live, the challenges of counseling women facing abortion, and how the organization provides practical support to mothers in crisis. She also discusses the impact of the Dobbs decision, the need for the pro-life movement to address the demand for abortion, and her personal journey through infertility, adoption, and embryo adoption.Discover why Let Them Live sees itself as the “911 of the pro-life movement”—ready to step in when a mother needs immediate help.Learn more or get involved at letthemlive.org.#LivingProLife #LetThemLive #ProLife #ChooseLife #PregnancyHelp #ProLifeMovement #AbortionPrevention

What does it look like to say yes to God—even when He calls you somewhere you never expected to go?In this episode of Living ProLife, Brian Westbrook sits down with Melanie Salazar, executive director of Pro-Life San Francisco, for a conversation about faith, courage, and the work of building a culture of life in one of the most challenging places in the country.Melanie shares how a dying pro-life club at her university in Texas became the starting point for a journey that would take her into political activism, international pro-life work, sidewalk counseling, and eventually to San Francisco. She reflects on the importance of saying yes to God, even when the path ahead is uncomfortable or uncertain.The conversation also explores the impact of the Dobbs decision, the long-term hope for the pro-life movement, and the work Pro-Life San Francisco is doing to connect women and families with life-affirming resources.Brian and Melanie discuss the importance of peaceful sidewalk outreach, the challenges facing pro-life advocates in California, and why creating a culture of life begins not only in the public square, but also within our own homes.In this episode:* Melanie’s journey from a pro-life student in Texas to Pro-Life San Francisco* The importance of saying yes to God’s calling* Sidewalk counseling and reaching women with compassion* The impact of the *Dobbs* decision and the road ahead* Pro-Life San Francisco’s work in the Bay Area* Ethical research and the concerns surrounding fetal organ harvesting* The California FACE Act and the challenges facing sidewalk advocates* How families can help build a culture of life* Why courage means choosing what matters more than your fearLearn more and get involved:🌐 Pro-Life San Francisco: https://prolifesf.org🌐 Ethical Research Now: https://ethicalresearchnow.org🌐 Bay Area Repro Care: https://bayareareprocare.comFollow Pro-Life San Francisco on social media: @ProLifeSF🎙️ Listen to the full episode of Living ProLife on YouTube and Spotify!#LivingProLife #ProLife #ProLifeSanFrancisco #MelanieSalazar #Faith #SidewalkCounseling #Dobbs #CultureOfLife #PregnancyCenters

This week Brian sits down with Brandy Meeks of Vitae Foundation to discuss the importance of using your voice when it matters. We must use our voice and not be passive.

In this episode of Living Pro-Life, Brian Westbrook sits down with Hugh Brown, Executive Vice President of American Life League, for a conversation about the future of the pro-life movement in a post-Dobbs America. Drawing on decades of experience in the movement, Hugh shares the remarkable story of how his parents founded American Life League, why they believed a new organization was needed, and how that mission continues today.

Together, they discuss what it will take to build a culture that truly protects life, the challenges posed by abortion pills and state-by-state abortion laws, efforts to defund Planned Parenthood, and why courage, prayer, and personal action are essential for every pro-life advocate.

Whether you're wondering where the movement goes from here or looking for practical ways to make a difference, this conversation offers both perspective and a call to action.

In this episode of Living Pro-Life, Brian sits down with anti-abortion activist Dana DiMattea to discuss what the pro-life movement looks like in a post-Dobbs America and why she believes simply identifying as "pro-life" isn't enough anymore.

Dana shares her powerful journey from being largely indifferent to abortion to becoming a full-time advocate after an unexpected invitation to a Reformed Calvinist Bible study challenged the way she viewed the issue. She explains why she embraces the term "anti-abortion activist," recounts being arrested during a demonstration in Washington, D.C., and offers practical ways anyone can become more involved in defending preborn children.

The conversation also takes a close look at the proposed abortion amendment in Virginia, what it could mean for abortion policy, parental rights, sidewalk counselors, and the broader pro-life movement. Whether you're already active in the movement or wondering how you can make a difference, this episode offers both a challenge and an invitation to take action.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• Dana's conversion from a lukewarm pro-life position to full-time activism

• Why she prefers the term "anti-abortion activist"

• The proposed Virginia constitutional amendment on abortion

• The impact of the Dobbs decision on the pro-life movement

• Her arrest during a pro-life demonstration in Washington, D.C.

• Practical ways anyone can advocate for preborn children in their own community

• Why changing our daily mindset may be just as important as changing laws

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In this episode, Brian sits down with Hope Fryer of the Pro-Life Action League to talk about growing up in one of America’s most influential pro-life families, carrying on the legacy of her grandfather Joe Scheidler, and navigating what pro-life activism looks like in a post-Roe America.

Hope shares how she became personally invested in the movement at just twelve years old, the changing role of abortion victim imagery, and why she believes effective activism today is increasingly personal and community-focused. She also discusses college outreach, sidewalk counseling, and practical ways to make defending life part of everyday life.

Beyond activism, Hope opens up about newlywed life, expecting her first child, and the powerful experience of seeing her baby for the first time at a pregnancy resource center. Together, we explore the importance of marriage, fatherhood, sacrificial love, and why men play such a critical role in supporting women facing unexpected pregnancies.

Topics include:

• The legacy of Joe Scheidler and the Pro-Life Action League
• Growing up in a pro-life family
• Reaching the next generation through college outreach
• Sidewalk counseling and everyday activism
• Marriage, pregnancy, and embracing family life
• The life-changing experience of a first ultrasound
• The role of fathers in helping women choose life
• Pregnancy resource centers and supporting mothers
• Where the pro-life movement goes after Dobbs
• Why changing hearts one person at a time matters

Whether you're a longtime advocate or simply interested in the future of the movement, this conversation offers encouragement, practical insights, and a hopeful vision for building a culture of life.

Connect with Hope Fryer and the Pro-Life Action League:

Website: prolifeaction.org
Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @ProLifeActionLeague

What does pro-life activism look like on some of the most challenging campuses in America?

In this episode of Living Pro-Life, Brian welcomes Jessica Power, New England Regional Coordinator for Students for Life of America and board member of New Hampshire Right to Life. Jessica shares the powerful story that first drew her into the pro-life movement after a close friend faced an unexpected pregnancy in high school and how that experience shaped her mission to defend life.

Jessica also offers a behind-the-scenes look at pro-life outreach across New England, including work at Harvard, Yale, and other Ivy League campuses. From meaningful conversations with students to facing hostility and even having tables flipped during outreach events, she shares what it’s really like to advocate for life in today’s culture.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How a high school friend’s pregnancy changed Jessica’s life forever
• Why Students for Life has grown to more than 1,600 groups nationwide
• Stories from pro-life outreach at Harvard and Yale
• The importance of fathers, laws, and local support in protecting life
• How Students for Life is responding in the post-Dobbs era
• Ways students and adults can get involved in the pro-life movement
• The mission behind New Hampshire Right to Life’s new Ever Living Podcast

Whether you're a student, parent, or longtime advocate, this conversation offers encouragement, practical ways to make a difference, and a reminder that changing hearts and minds starts one person at a time.

Learn more:
🔹 Students for Life of America — https://studentsforlife.org
🔹 Students for Life Action — https://studentsforlifeaction.org
🔹 New Hampshire Right to Life — https://nhrighttolife.org

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For more than 50 years, the Human Life Review has served as one of the intellectual pillars of the pro-life movement. In this episode, Brian sits down with Maria Maffucci, President of the Human Life Foundation and Editor-in-Chief of the Human Life Review, to discuss the origins of the publication, its remarkable legacy, and the challenges facing the pro-life movement in the post-Dobbs era.

Maria shares how her father, J. James Patrick McFadden, founded the Human Life Foundation in 1974 in the wake of Roe v. Wade, and how the Human Life Review became a forum for some of the most influential voices defending human dignity. She also reflects on growing up in a pro-life family, the historic article written by President Ronald Reagan for the Review, and why changing culture remains essential.

We also discuss:

• The founding and mission of the Human Life Review
• Ronald Reagan's 1983 article, "Abortion and the Conscience of the Nation"
• The legacy of Roe v. Wade and the impact of the Dobbs decision
• Chemical abortion and the changing abortion landscape
• The parallels between abortion and slavery debates in American history
• Why stories, art, and culture matter in building a culture of life
• Practical ways Christians can support women, families, and their local communities

Learn more about the Human Life Review and access over 50 years of archives at:
 www.humanlifereview.com