Living Pro-Life

In this episode of This is Living Pro-Life, we sit down with Jennifer Roush, Executive Director and nurse at the SperaVita Institute, to uncover how one Omaha-based ministry is transforming pregnancy center care across the country. What began as one center’s desperate search for effectiveness has now become a national movement, with over 100 centers trained and more than 1,200 women choosing life each year. Jennifer shares the inspiring story behind SperaVita’s proven process, how faith and data-driven care intersect, and how technology, including AI tools and online training, is helping reach women at risk for abortion faster than ever. Whether you’re leading a pregnancy center, supporting the pro-life movement, or simply curious about what’s working to save lives today, this conversation is both encouraging and eye-opening.

Learn more or donate: https://SaveMoreBabies.com

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In this episode of Living Pro-Life, host Brian Westbrook sits down with Lauren Pope, the new Executive Director of Rehumanize International, to talk about her remarkable journey—from a high-risk pregnancy that tested her faith to leading one of the nation’s most active consistent-life-ethic organizations.Lauren opens up about spending seven weeks in the hospital after her water broke at just 22 weeks, the miraculous birth of her son, and how that experience shaped her passion for protecting human life at every stage.They also dive into:- What “consistent life ethic” means in today’s world- The launch of Voices for Life and Justice—a new activist training program- How Rehumanize International’s annual conference brings people together across movements- Why the pro-life cause is bigger than politics—it’s about dignity, compassion, and actionWhether you’re a seasoned advocate or just beginning to get involved, this episode offers inspiration and insight into how we can all work to “rehumanize” our culture.

In this episode of Living Pro-Life, Dr. Michael New, Assistant Professor of Practice at The Catholic University of America and research associate at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, joins the conversation to unpack the latest data and trends shaping the post-Roe landscape.

From the surprising wave of Planned Parenthood closures to the proven life-saving impact of the Hyde Amendment, Dr. New explains why defunding “big abortion” matters, how chemical abortion pills have changed the battleground, and why births are rising in pro-life states.

He also highlights what’s next for the movement — from college campuses to Capitol Hill — and how persistence, education, and prayer continue to move the needle for life.

Brian welcomes Kristi Hofferber, CEO of A Beacon of Light Pregnancy Help Center in Maryville, IL. Kristi shares how adding an on-staff nurse and same-day ultrasounds is changing decisions, why being located between two Southern Illinois abortion facilities makes their work urgent, and the personal story behind her pro-life conviction.

Adopted at birth, Kristi later learned she was conceived in rape and incest, found her birth mother, and became a voice against “exceptions” with truth and mercy.

She closes with practical ways to volunteer and a word of encouragement: don’t be discouraged; keep showing up.

You’ll hear:

• Ultrasounds, viability scans, and why seeing baby changes hearts

• Kristi’s search, reunion, and the dignity of every life, no exceptions

• How to serve: client advocacy, boutique support, events & more (Maryville, IL)

• Equipping centers to accompany women after sexual assault

Guest: Kristi Hofferber — CEO, A Beacon of Light Pregnancy Help Center
Host: Brian Westbrook — Executive Director, Coalition Life

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Brian welcomes Dr. Richard Mantoan, a pro-life leader and activist in Flossmoor, Illinois on the south side of Chicago, for a firsthand look at building a life-affirming presence in one of Illinois’ toughest places.

Dr. Mantoan shares how a simple parish project drew him into 40 Days for Life, what happened when a Planned Parenthood opened next door to his dental practice, and how local leaders rallied to launch a nearby Aid for Women pregnancy center, followed by a daily Coalition Life presence on the sidewalk. He unpacks the power of parish engagement (including retirees), respectful outreach to clinic workers, and why sustained, prayerful witness changes decisions and communities.

You’ll hear: practical steps to get started (pray, discern, show up), tips for inviting your parish into the mission, and encouragement from Chicago’s recent pro-life efforts.

Guest: Dr. Richard Mantoan (Flossmoor, IL)
Host: Brian Westbrook, Executive Director, Coalition Life

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Inside the Legal Fights After Dobbs with Peter Breen (Thomas More Society)

Brian sits down with Peter Breen, Executive Vice President & Head of Litigation at the Thomas More Society, for a candid, wide-ranging conversation...from Peter’s journey back to the faith (Notre Dame, Knights of Columbus, a brief stint in seminary) and launching pregnancy centers, to the Aurora, IL “mega-clinic” battle that drew him into full-time pro-life lawyering.

He then pulls back the curtain on today’s frontline cases: defending pregnancy centers from “deceptive practices” attacks, the blistering Illinois fight (FOIAs, press-conference twists, and a fast federal injunction), and parallel brawls in New York, California, and Boston. They close with hard lessons from post-Dobbs ballot wars (Nebraska’s alternative amendment, Florida’s 60% hurdle, Missouri’s next move) and why persuasion plus prudent policy saves lives over time.

In this episode:

• How a patent lawyer became a pro-life litigator (and why Saturday mornings at Planned Parenthood mattered)

• The Aurora zoning “silver bullet,” learning under Tom Brejcha, and building a national defense for centers

• Illinois’ failed speech-policing law: FOIA receipts, courtroom wins, and attorney’s fees

• Why pregnancy centers are the new organizing hubs and why AGs are targeting them

• Ballot measures after Dobbs: offering real alternatives vs. all-or-nothing losses

Guest: Peter Breen, Executive Vice President & Head of Litigation, Thomas More Society
Host: Brian Westbrook, Executive Director, Coalition Life

Why the Electoral College Still Matters with Michael Maibach (Save Our States)

Brian sits down with Michael Maibach of Save Our States to unpack the fight over the Electoral College and the push for the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Michael traces the founders’ design, explains why majority rule without federalism risks “rule by big cities,” and connects these civics questions to real-world outcomes, from judicial appointments (and Dobbs) to how states handle life issues via ballot measures. He also offers a practical roadmap for educating students and civic groups and even how to invite him to speak in your community.

In this episode:

• The founders’ dilemma and the state-by-state “World Series” logic behind the Electoral College

• What the National Popular Vote compact would do and why Save Our States is pushing back

• Federalism as a guardrail: how different states choose different cultures, laws, and policies

• Ballot measures after Dobbs: why thresholds and processes matter (Missouri vs. Florida)

• Teaching history honestly: tyranny, slavery, Lincoln’s logic and why “majority” isn’t the same as “just”

• How to host Michael for a talk (yes, he jokes that all he asks is a parking spot)

Guest: Michael Maibach — Save Our States
Host: Brian Westbrook — Coalition Life

Serving Widows, Funding Adoptions — with JT Olson (Both Hands)

Brian welcomes JT Olson, founder of Both Hands and author of The Orphan, the Widow, and Me, for a powerful conversation about a simple idea that became a nationwide movement: raise money for adoptions by spending a day serving a widow. JT shares the letter that sparked the model, his own story of being orphaned at 12 and rescued by family, and how that experience fuels his conviction to stand with orphans, widows, and the families who say yes to adoption.

In this episode:

• The origin of Both Hands—and why serving while fundraising changes hearts

• From one project to 1,400+ projects in 45 states, more than $21.5M raised, 100% to the cause, and 1,600+ children who are no longer orphans

• Real stories: widows blessed, families formed, and a community that keeps showing up

• Practical help for prospective adoptive families (average $23k raised per project + federal adoption tax credit)

• JT’s formation in door-to-door sales, meeting his wife, and a family life rooted in pro-life hospitality

Guest: JT Olson — Founder, Both Hands; Author, The Orphan, the Widow, and Me

Learn more / get involved: bothhands.org (serve a widow, fund an adoption, or support operations)

To learn more about the work of Coalition Life, visit CoalitionLife.com.

Alabama at the Center: IVF, Equal Protection & Post-Dobbs Enforcement (with Craig Monger)

Coalition Life’s Brian Westbrook sits down with Alabama journalist Craig Monger (1819 News) to unpack why Alabama became ground zero in the national debate over IVF and pro-life protections. They revisit the state supreme court decision recognizing embryos as human life, the legislature’s rapid move to grant IVF providers immunity, and the real-world challenges of enforcing Alabama’s post-Dobbs protections—from abortion-pill access and mail issues to the limits of “abortion tourism” prosecutions.

Craig also explains the push for an Equal Protection bill treating intentional abortion as homicide under state law, why its prospects are uncertain, and how Alabama’s ballot process differs from states where pro-abortion initiatives succeeded. The episode closes with Craig’s personal journey—from new Christian to outspoken advocate—reflecting on the cases that galvanized his conviction and why consistency in law and culture still matters.

Topics we cover

• Alabama’s role in the national IVF conversation and legislative immunity

• Post-Dobbs enforcement: chemical abortion, telemedicine, and interstate travel

• What an Equal Protection bill would do and the politics around it

• Why Alabama is unlikely to see a Florida-style ballot initiative

• Craig Monger’s pro-life testimony and call for consistency

Guest: Craig Monger, 1819 News (Alabama)
Host: Brian Westbrook, Executive Director, Coalition Life