Chelsea Derks has devoted over ten years to serving communities in Connecticut and Massachusetts through diverse roles, including Certified Nursing Assistant, Nanny, Therapeutic Educator, Residential Counselor for Youth Group Homes, and Manager for DMH/DSS residential group homes. Fueled by a heartfelt passion for supporting others, Chelsea finds purpose in providing compassionate care to those in need.

As a birth support specialist, Chelsea offers three prenatal appointments, thorough preparation and education for labor and birth, and dedicated support during the birthing process. In postpartum care, Chelsea provides light housework, meal preparation, organization of postpartum healing supplies, infant care assistance, baby laundry, dishes, sibling support, and access to community resources. Additionally, as a night nanny, Chelsea ensures infant care while parents rest, helping maintain feeding and sleeping schedules and offering essential support to new parents.





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Jamie Bryan Hall, a Harvard-educated statistician with a BA cum laude in applied mathematics and an MA in statistics, is the Director of Data Analysis at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Previously a Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation and Senior Policy Analyst, he served in the George W. Bush Administration, including at the CIA, National Security Council, and Council of Economic Advisers. His influential research and op-eds, published in National Review, The Washington Times, and more, have shaped healthcare, immigration, and family policy, earning over 80 academic citations

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.


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.

Tom Harvey is a dedicated pro-life attorney and the Chairman of the Massachusetts Alliance to Stop Taxpayer Funded Abortions. A longtime advocate for the unborn, he has been a key figure in efforts to end public funding of abortions in Massachusetts, which has been mandated since the 1981 Moe v. Hanley Supreme Judicial Court decision. Harvey has organized multiple initiative petitions to amend the Massachusetts Constitution, aiming to overturn this ruling by declaring that the state constitution does not require taxpayer-funded abortions. 

Despite challenges in gathering sufficient signatures, his persistent campaigns seek to spark public debate and restore legislative control over abortion funding. A Navy veteran and respected lawyer, Harvey is supported by groups like the Catholic Action League and continues to champion the pro-life cause in the Commonwealth.


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.

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 Mike Younus, the Executive Director of Options for Women, a pregnancy resource center in Rochester, New Hampshire. Mike discusses the center's 41-year history, its recent move from Dover to Rochester, and its mission to provide free medical services like pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and limited STD testing, alongside support through Together Family Services, which offers parenting classes, a thrift shop, and biblical counseling. He emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about these resources through local churches and prayer, highlighting the center's impact on thousands of women and families, with about 350 unique individuals served annually, creating a ripple effect of support.

Mike shares compelling stories, including one about a woman who, after multiple abortions, chose life for her child after her seventh visit, and another about a woman who changed her mind about an abortion after hearing her baby’s heartbeat via ultrasound. He explains the center’s dual approach, separating medical services for women at risk of abortion from family support services to address distinct needs effectively. Additionally, Mike touches on their use of social media and targeted marketing to reach women, the significance of abortion pill reversal, and the center’s fundraising efforts, including an upcoming banquet themed “Unstoppable.”

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.

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.

“Eric Scheidler is a second generation pro-life activist, the oldest of Joe and Ann Scheidler’s children. He was only 6 years old when his parents first got involved in the pro-life movement, shortly before the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling that stripped unborn children of their legal right to life in 1973. Eric grew up attending protests and rallies, leafleting neighborhoods and talking about abortion with friends and classmates.

Eric has been involved with the work of the Pro-Life Action League since its founding in 1980, stuffing envelopes during the League’s early years and working occasional summers during college.” 

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.


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.

“Eric Scheidler is a second generation pro-life activist, the oldest of Joe and Ann Scheidler’s children. He was only 6 years old when his parents first got involved in the pro-life movement, shortly before the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling that stripped unborn children of their legal right to life in 1973.

Eric grew up attending protests and rallies, leafleting neighborhoods and talking about abortion with friends and classmates. Eric has been involved with the work of the Pro-Life Action League since its founding in 1980, stuffing envelopes during the League’s early years and working occasional summers during college.” 

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.

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.

Mike McClellan is the Executive Director of Maine Right to Life (MRTL), a state affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee, dedicated to advocating for the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. McClellan actively engages in legislative advocacy, testifying on bills such as LD 253, LD 682, LD 886, LD 887, LD 1007, and LD 1154 before the Maine Judiciary Committee to promote pro-life values. He plays a key role in lobbying efforts, public awareness campaigns, and grassroots mobilization to protect life at all stages.

McClellan has been featured in interviews, including with the Christian Civic League of Maine and CatholicTV, discussing MRTL’s mission and events like the summer banquet featuring Dr. Abby Johnson.

Lori Cloutier holds a leadership position at Maine Right to Life, working alongside Mike McClellan to advance the organization’s mission of protecting human life. She is actively involved in MRTL’s outreach and educational efforts, including initiatives like the distribution of baby boxes to support families. Cloutier has appeared on platforms such as CatholicTV’s This Is The Day to discuss MRTL’s work and its commitment to promoting compassionate alternatives to abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, and physician-assisted suicide. Her contributions focus on raising awareness and inspiring community involvement in pro-life advocacy.

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.



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.

Lori Safford is a resilient widow from New Hampshire, dedicated to raising her children, who live with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. With unwavering strength, she balances caregiving, advocacy, and fostering hope for her family. Both Ben and Sam take part in her advocacy for the sanctity of all life. 

Lori is an active member of her local community, supporting DMD awareness and research efforts to improve the lives of those affected by the condition. Her compassion and determination inspire those around her.

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.

NH Foster Care https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/child-protection-juvenile-justice/foster-care
 
Joni and Friends ministries https://joniandfriends.org/
 
Two books edited by Lori about caring for those impacted by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy:
Saving Our Sons and Daughters II by Misty Vanderweele https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Our-Sons-Daughters-II/dp/061558571X
 
Don’t Forget the Siblings Misty Vanderweele https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Forget-Siblings-Misty-Vanderweele/dp/0989324702

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.

Mark Messier is the State Deputy for the New Hampshire Knights of Columbus. Alongside his wife Darlene, Mark leads the New Hampshire State Council, focusing on growing the organization’s jurisdiction and guiding Catholic men and their families toward faith and community service. Through charitable outreach and Faith in Action programs, he promotes the core values of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism, aiming to enhance member engagement and spiritual growth.

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.

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.

Tara Bishop, with over 25 years in nonprofit and corporate marketing communications, serves as the Communications Director for the Diocese of Manchester. Starting with internships at PR firms and the Archdiocese of Boston during her Boston College years (BA in Communications, minor in Irish Studies), she worked in PR and nonprofit marketing before freelancing for 14 years, crafting campaigns in healthcare, education, technology, and real estate. Her career circled back to the Church, where she manages media relations and serves as Diocesan spokesperson.

A Yankee Chapter/PRSA member, Tara aids with social media and is a founding board member of the Pennacook Pregnancy Center. She navigates the evolving media landscape as her biggest PR challenge. Tara, her husband, Tim, and their four children, who attend Catholic schools, are parishioners at St. Catherine of Siena in Manchester. She enjoys family lake time and aspires to take her children to Ireland, where she studied abroad and honeymooned.

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.

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.