The Ever-Living Podcast

What does it take to get a controversial state law all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court?

On this episode of The Ever-Living Podcast, hosts Jason and Xindi welcome longtime New Hampshire legislator and anti-abortion advocate Phyllis Woods for a conversation about decades of political involvement, legislative battles, and personal sacrifice.

Phyllis recounts her transition from the
Democratic Party, her efforts to pass parental-notification legislation, the legal challenges that followed, and her experiences working alongside fellow legislators and attorneys.

She also discusses New Hampshire's Baby Safe Haven legislation, the pressures of public service, and her Christian faith.

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What happens when a state legislator makes prenatal development part of the education debate?

On this episode of The Ever-Living Podcast, Jason talks with former New Hampshire State Representative John Sellers about his Christian faith, service in the U.S. Air Force, time in the New Hampshire House, and his anti-abortion advocacy. Sellers recounts winning his first legislative race by just four votes and explains why he believes personal conversations, education, pregnancy-resource centers, adoption, and direct support for pregnant women are important parts of the anti-abortion movement.

A major focus is Sellers' legislation concerning prenatal-development education. His 2025 HB 667 would have required health curricula to include age-appropriate, medically accurate education featuring an animation or ultrasound video showing development of the heart, brain, and other vital organs. The Legislature passed an amended version, but Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoed it in July 2025, and the House sustained the veto in December.

The conversation also covers pregnancy centers, Safe Haven options, adoption, supporting women facing unexpected pregnancies, and Sellers' religious beliefs about life before birth. The episode closes with his reflections on public service and why he encourages ordinary New Hampshire residents to consider serving in the Legislature.

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Can someone oppose abortion and still have a place in the Democratic Party?

On this episode of The Ever-Living Podcast, Jason sits down with Kristen Day, Executive Director of Democrats for Life of America, an organization that advocates for a “Whole Life” approach and for a place for abortion opponents within the Democratic Party. 

Kristen discusses the history of pro-life Democrats in Congress, bipartisan support for the Hyde Amendment, political pressure surrounding abortion, and her organization's effort to rebuild what it calls the Democratic Party's “big tent.” She also recounts her widely discussed exchange with Pete Buttigieg during his presidential campaign and talks about current organizing efforts in Texas, Massachusetts, Virginia, and elsewhere.  

The conversation explores pregnancy-resource centers, parental involvement, abortion ballot measures, and Kristen's argument that concern for unborn children can coexist with traditional Democratic priorities involving poverty, healthcare, immigration, families, and other vulnerable populations. 

https://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php/issues/abortion


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Lydia Taylor Davis says she once considered herself pro-choice—until a conversation about her foster sister caused her to reconsider what she believed about abortion. That moment eventually led her into campus activism and Students for Life of America.

On this episode of The Ever-Living Podcast, Xindi and Jason talk with Lydia about her personal transformation, becoming president of her college Students for Life chapter, facing hostility for her activism, and taking abortion debates directly onto college campuses. Today, Students for Life identifies her as its Spokesperson and Social Media Coordinator, and says her viral content and campus appearances have reached millions of people.

Lydia also discusses what she believes works when communicating with Gen Z, the role social media plays in shaping the abortion debate, pregnancy-resource organizations, motherhood, chemical abortion, and why she believes Christians need to become more engaged with the issue. She also shares stories of students who initially confronted her but later told her that their views had changed.

See more from Lydia: https://www.instagram.com/lydiataylordavis/ https://studentsforlife.org/people/lydia-taylor-davis/
https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiataylordavis_
 
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What are women actually being told about abortion pills—and what happens when complications occur?

On this episode of The Ever-Living Podcast, Xindi and Jason speak with Dr. Ingrid Skop, a board-certified OB-GYN with more than 30 years of experience who serves as Vice President and Director of Medical Affairs at the Charlotte Lozier Institute. 

The organization says Dr. Skop has delivered more than 5,000 babies and researches maternal mortality, abortion, and women’s health. Dr. Skop discusses her transition from private practice into pro-life medical research, her experience practicing under Texas abortion laws, and her concerns about medication abortion and the increasing availability of abortion pills through the mail. 

She also discusses abortion complication reporting, emergency treatment of pregnant women, pregnancy resource centers, challenges facing pro-life medical students, and why she believes Americans need better information about these issues. The conversation concludes with Dr. Skop reflecting on Luke 1, when John the Baptist leaps in Elizabeth's womb during Mary's visit. 

Links - https://lozierinstitute.org/team-member/ingrid-skop-m-d-facog/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-skop-8193ba248/ https://aaplog.org/speakers-bureau/dr-ingrid-skop 

Thank you for watching The Ever-Living Podcast, a heartfelt space to share the stories and voices of women who champion a culture that values and protects life. Each episode we seek to empower, offering connection, hope, and strength through the journeys of those who work and pray for this cause. Crafted for women seeking purpose and community, we welcome you to join us in cherishing every single heartbeat.

Can something as simple as a bumper sticker actually save a life? In this episode of the Ever Living Podcast, hosts Xindi, Jason, and Jessica welcome Gabriel Dionisi, New England Regional Coordinator for Students for Life of America and founder of ProLifeStickers.com.

Gabriel returns to the podcast with a major update: his free pro-life bumper sticker ministry has now distributed more than 35,000 stickers, creating thousands of opportunities to put a message of hope and pregnancy support directly in front of people in their everyday lives. The ministry promotes OptionLine.org, connecting women and families with pregnancy-help resources.

But the most powerful part of Gabriel's story isn't the number of stickers—it's what happened when he learned that one of those stickers had played a role in a woman choosing life. Gabriel shares how a woman who had already made an abortion appointment encountered a pregnancy center, saw the sticker on a volunteer's car, and ultimately decided to keep her baby.

He explains why he believes ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference through simple acts of courage and witness. The conversation also explores Gabriel's new role with Students for Life, youth activism, pro-life outreach, fetal models, Massachusetts' changing abortion laws, and why young people have a unique opportunity to get involved.

Gabriel's message is simple: you don't have to be famous, wealthy, or a professional activist to make a difference. Sometimes one small action can change someone's life.

Thank you for watching The Ever-Living Podcast, a heartfelt space to share the stories and voices of women who champion a culture that values and protects life. Each episode we seek to empower, offering connection, hope, and strength through the journeys of those who work and pray for this cause. Crafted for women seeking purpose and community, we welcome you to join us in cherishing every single heartbeat.

How easy is it to obtain abortion pills online—and are there really meaningful medical safeguards in place? In this episode of the Ever Living Podcast, hosts Xindi, Jason, and Jessica welcome Dr. Christina Francis, CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG), for a wide-ranging conversation about abortion pills, medical ethics, physician conscience rights, and the challenges facing pro-life doctors today. Dr. Francis discusses AAPLOG's mission to equip physicians with medical evidence and defend life-affirming healthcare. She also explains why she believes many OB-GYNs don't necessarily agree with the direction of major medical organizations on abortion—and why she considers pro-life physicians a "quiet majority" within medicine. One of the most compelling portions of the conversation focuses on AAPLOG's investigation into websites selling abortion pills online. Dr. Francis describes what happened when physicians examined the process from a medical perspective and asks a fundamental question: where is the medical oversight?

The conversation also covers:

• How AAPLOG supports pro-life physicians across all 50 states
• Why some doctors fear publicly identifying as pro-life
• AAPLOG's experiences with major medical conferences
• The controversy surrounding abortion pill reversal education
• Why Dr. Francis believes medical education should present conflicting evidence fairly
• The changing role of the Hippocratic Oath
• How patients can find a physician who will provide life-affirming care
• The investigation into online access to abortion pills
• Concerns about women being coerced into taking abortion medication
• The ongoing legal battle over FDA rules for dispensing abortion drugs
• Why conscience protections matter for the future of medicine

Dr. Francis ultimately offers an important message to both physicians and patients: medical care should be grounded in evidence, informed consent, ethical responsibility, and concern for both the mother and her child. The episode closes with an encouragement from Proverbs 31:8–9 to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves—including both vulnerable women and unborn children.
 
https://aaplog.org/
https://x.com/DrFrancis4Life


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What really happens between the moment an idea becomes a bill and the moment it becomes—or fails to become—law?

On this episode of The Ever-Living Podcast, Xindi, Jason, and Jessica sit down for a behind-the-scenes look at several major New Hampshire bills involving parental consent, abortion, healthcare conscience protections, and alleged abortion-pill poisoning.
Jason breaks down the complicated journey of HB 191, HB 232, and HB 1333, including how bills can be rewritten, amended, stripped of penalties, passed between the House and Senate, and ultimately vetoed or killed.

The conversation also explores the political realities behind legislation, the challenges of protecting healthcare workers who object to abortion, and why seemingly straightforward legislation can become anything but straightforward.
How does an idea actually become law? And who really decides what survives?


Thank you for watching The Ever-Living Podcast, a heartfelt space to share the stories and voices of women who champion a culture that values and protects life. Each episode we seek to empower, offering connection, hope, and strength through the journeys of those who work and pray for this cause. Crafted for women seeking purpose and community, we welcome you to join us in cherishing every single heartbeat.

What really happens between the moment an idea becomes a bill and the moment it becomes—or fails to become—law?

On this episode of The Ever-Living Podcast, Xindi, Jason, and Jessica sit down for a behind-the-scenes look at several major New Hampshire bills involving parental consent, abortion, healthcare conscience protections, and alleged abortion-pill poisoning.
Jason breaks down the complicated journey of HB 191, HB 232, and HB 1333, including how bills can be rewritten, amended, stripped of penalties, passed between the House and Senate, and ultimately vetoed or killed.

The conversation also explores the political realities behind legislation, the challenges of protecting healthcare workers who object to abortion, and why seemingly straightforward legislation can become anything but straightforward.
How does an idea actually become law? And who really decides what survives?


Thank you for watching The Ever-Living Podcast, a heartfelt space to share the stories and voices of women who champion a culture that values and protects life. Each episode we seek to empower, offering connection, hope, and strength through the journeys of those who work and pray for this cause. Crafted for women seeking purpose and community, we welcome you to join us in cherishing every single heartbeat.

In this episode of the Ever Living Podcast, hosts Xindi and Jessica welcome Bill O'Brien, Chairman of Connecticut Right to Life Education Alliance and President of Unborn Babies Count, for a fascinating discussion about constitutional law, personhood, and a legal effort that could reshape how America counts its population.

Bill shares his decades-long involvement in the pro-life movement and explains why he believes the 14th Amendment's use of the word "person" should include unborn children. He discusses an ongoing effort to challenge the U.S. Census Bureau, arguing that unborn children deserve recognition and representation under the Constitution.

In this episode:
Why Bill believes unborn children should be counted in the U.S. Census
The constitutional argument surrounding the 14th Amendment
How the Dobbs decision could influence future legal challenges
Why census data affects congressional representation and federal funding
The connection between personhood, representation, and public policy Frozen embryos, fetal homicide laws, and legal consistency 
Connecticut Right to Life's educational mission 
How listeners can support the Unborn Babies Count initiative

Bill also shares the history behind his lawsuit against the U.S. Census Bureau and explains why he believes recognizing unborn children as persons could have lasting legal and cultural implications.

Whether you're interested in constitutional law, public policy, personhood, or the future of the pro-life movement, this episode explores one of the most unique legal questions facing America today.

Want to see more from Bill?
https://unbornbabiescount.org
https://ctrleducationalliance.org

Thank you for watching The Ever-Living Podcast, a heartfelt space to share the stories and voices of women who champion a culture that values and protects life. Each episode we seek to empower, offering connection, hope, and strength through the journeys of those who work and pray for this cause. Crafted for women seeking purpose and community, we welcome you to join us in cherishing every single heartbeat.