The Preaux Life Pod

In this episode of the ProLife Pod, we dive deep into pro-life education and how to inspire young people to value every human life. Join Ben Clapper and special guest Natasia Kissinger, founder of Choose the Child, as they discuss impactful ways to engage students in pro-life initiatives.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:39 Meet Natasha Kissinger01:34 Natasha's pro-life journey02:01 Starting Choose the Child03:51 Pro-life club at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton06:29 Monthly lessons and activities09:07 Footprints for Life book10:58 Dealers for Life initiative13:15 Encouraging parental involvement16:12 Teaching respect for life at home20:01 Discussing tough topics with kids23:41 Resources for parents and educators25:00 ConclusionWhat's your biggest challenge with pro-life education? Drop it in the comments!Connect with Natasia:https://www.choosethechild.com/ https://www.choosethechild.com/footprintsforlife #NatasiaKissinger #ChooseTheChild #ProtectLife #Louisiana

The women’s movement is incomplete if it stops at pregnancy. This conversation with Alison Daigle, CEO of Women’s New Life Clinic, shows what real support looks like when a woman needs more than a test or a talking point - she needs medical care, counseling, and someone willing to walk with her for the long haul.

Women’s New Life Clinic serves Baton Rouge and New Orleans with free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, professional counseling, and a full range of women’s health services designed to meet women in crisis without pressure or judgment. Alison shares how the clinic’s mission was built around two often-overlooked gaps in care: women facing unplanned pregnancies and women, men, and families carrying the pain of a past abortion.

Timestamps

00:00 - Why the pro-life movement must care for both mothers and babies
00:59 - What Women’s New Life Clinic is and where it serves
01:26 - Alison Daigle’s path from volunteer heart to CEO
03:20 - Why professional counseling is the foundation of the clinic
04:15 - Unbiased, nonjudgmental care for women in crisis
05:09 - How counselors de-escalate crisis and build healthy next steps
06:06 - Walking with clients through pregnancy, abortion, or loss
08:02 - A homelessness story that shows the impact of continuity of care
08:57 - Counseling after abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth, and postpartum depression
10:21 - EMDR and trauma-informed support for past abortion
10:51 - The clinic’s full menu of free and low-cost services
12:44 - Perimenopause and menopause care added through patient need
13:41 - Expanding in Baton Rouge after the abortion clinic closed
15:37 - 171% growth in new women’s health patients
16:33 - Helping women make informed choices with factual information
17:17 - What abortion pill reversal is and why it matters in Louisiana
18:30 - How the two-pill abortion process works
19:26 - Progesterone, APR, and the 60% to 65% success range
20:53 - Why women need access to reversal options quickly
21:45 - Weekly follow-up, ultrasounds, and counseling during APR
23:13 - Material aid, diapers, car seats, and housing support
24:10 - Responding to claims that the pro-life movement ignores women
25:08 - A client who changed her mind after a counselor check-in
26:36 - Why supporters, staff, and donors make the mission possible

The Safe Haven Law Matters More Now, Than Ever for Mothers and Babies.

Most people never think about what happens to babies who are miscarried, stillborn, aborted, or abandoned. Lise Nacarri has spent decades making sure they are treated with dignity, and her story will change how you see the pro-life cause.

As the founder and president of Compassionate Burials for Indigent Babies, Lise shares how a deeply personal journey led her from unexpected pregnancy and miscarriage to burying babies no one else would claim. What started as one act of mercy in 2003 became a ministry that has now touched hundreds of families across Louisiana.You'll hear how CBIB provides dignified burials, comfort for grieving parents, and a powerful witness to the belief that every human life is precious and sacred.

Lise also opens up about the most difficult cases she's faced, including babies lost through abortion pill use and heartbreaking situations where the Safe Haven Law could have saved both a child and a mother from tragedy. We break down what these funerals look like, from handmade caskets and donated capes to personalized touches like wedding dress fabric, live music, and even a jazz funeral used to draw attention to the Safe Haven Law.

Lise also explains how faith, forgiveness, and a focus on resurrection keep her going through some of the darkest stories imaginable.If you care about the pro-life movement, grief support, family ministry, or the fight to protect vulnerable children, this episode gives you a rare look at a ministry few people know exists but many desperately need. It is moving, sobering, and unexpectedly beautiful.

What an honor to interview Carol Tobias!

What an honor to interview Julia Letlow!

The abortion pill fight in Louisiana is bigger than one case, one court date, or one state. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says the stakes on September 9 go far beyond the Fifth Circuit - they could shape how abortion drugs are regulated nationwide.Murrill joins Ben Clapper at the State Capitol to unpack the state’s battle against the FDA and the pill manufacturers behind what she describes as an illegal pipeline of abortion drugs into Louisiana. She explains why the return of in-person doctor visits matters, what the FDA changed during COVID, and how prior courts have already found that decision dangerous and arbitrary.Watch until the end to hear what gives our Attorney General hope!If you have been impacted by Abortion please visit: http://Justice4her.cmShare, Comment and Like this Episode.Timestamps:(00:00) Opening from the State Capitol and why this conversation matters(01:14) Liz Murrill’s background and how motherhood shaped her pro-life view(03:08) Why she says women can be pro-life and still lead in public office(04:34) Inside the June Medical litigation and what it revealed about abortion clinics(06:01) Unsafe clinic records, delayed emergency care, and hidden harms to women(07:25) How money, Planned Parenthood funding, and paid experts shaped the industry(09:17) Why women were kept from hearing the full truth about abortion(10:37) What Louisiana vs FDA is about and what is at stake in the Fifth Circuit(11:07) The abortion pill restrictions the FDA once imposed and why(12:06) Why in-person doctor visits mattered for ectopic pregnancy and hemorrhage risk(13:34) The legal path so far and why Louisiana wants the requirement restored(14:32) Rosalie Markovich’s story and other cases of coercion and illegal pill sales(16:24) Why she says women are arriving at ERs without proper medical supervision(17:51) What women should do if they are harmed and why honesty in the ER matters(18:48) Supporting women through healing after abortion and building a culture of life(19:43) How out-of-state shield laws are used to block enforcement in Louisiana(21:36) Procedural history of the case and where the Fifth Circuit hearing fits(24:20) What gives her hope and why Louisiana citizens keep her committed to the cause(26:13) A final shout out to her Solicitor General team

Planned Parenthood is back in Louisiana, the media is still spinning abortion coverage, and a viral Anne Hathaway clip is exposing the logic problem at the center of the pro-life debate. If you want the real story behind the headlines - and what it means for Louisiana, the courts, and your own state - this pop-up episode is for you.01:00 - Planned Parenthood funding returns after defunding02:53 - Why Planned Parenthood reopening in Louisiana still matters04:42 - States can block Medicaid funds after the Medina decision07:02 - World Cup reactions and the Messi and Lamine Yamal story13:41 - The adoption ad that aired during the World Cup15:16 - Adoption, Steve Jobs, Simone Biles, and the value of every life16:42 - Is national media covering Louisiana fairly?17:27 - How interviews get clipped and context gets lost24:10 - Anne Hathaway’s abortion comments and the problem with “mercy” framing31:45 - Pregnancy, public pressure, and the tragedy behind abortion narratives38:41 - Three major highlights from the 2026 legislative session39:09 - Defending pregnancy centers at the Capitol42:23 - Why “spontaneous abortion” in medical records needs to change48:09 - Bereavement care, cooling cots, and honoring infant loss50:31 - What’s coming next for Louisiana Right to Life

When families lose a baby, every second with their child becomes priceless—and yet most hospitals treat these moments as fleeting. Kristi Lamarque-Bordelon, a bereavement nurse navigator in Louisiana, shares how a simple cooling device is transforming mourning—giving grieving families precious time to create memories they can cherish forever.

Imagine being able to hold your baby longer, take photos, or say goodbye on your own terms—that's now possible thanks to new laws Kristi helped pass. Driven by her own story of losing her daughter Angel at just twenty months old, she’s revolutionizing hospital care by empowering families with choices they’ve long been denied. Her journey from grieving mother to healthcare advocate highlights the power of compassionate, individualized support during life’s most heartbreaking moments.

Join us for a moving conversation on the profound impact of love, law, and leadership—proving that even in loss, there is hope and healing.

In this episode of the Preax Life Pod, Ben Clapper sits down with Sharon Rodi to reflect on more than 50 years of pro-life leadership in Louisiana.

Sharon shares how she got involved in pregnancy counseling, the first March for Life, the early days of Louisiana Right to Life, and the fight to protect unborn babies through education, advocacy, and persistence.

From the founding of New Life pregnancy center to major legislative battles in Baton Rouge, Sharon’s story shows how ordinary people helped shape a culture of life across generations. This conversation is a powerful reminder that every person can make a difference by standing up for life, supporting moms, and speaking the truth with courage.

Silent Scream:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Silent_Scream (Rated R)

• Louisiana Right to Life
• March for Life

Timestamps:00:30 - Sharon Rode discusses her early involvement and the origins of Louisiana Right to Life02:00 - The first pregnancy centers and their legacy in Louisiana03:45 - Personal stories of advocacy and grassroots action from the 1970s and 1980s05:25 - The first March for Life in 1974 and its significance07:00 - The fight to pass pro-life legislation in the Louisiana legislature09:15 - Overcoming gubernatorial vetoes and the monumental 1991 law12:00 - The role of public awareness campaigns and media opposition14:00 - The impact of influential pro-life advocates like Bernard Nathanson and the Silent Scream16:10 - The growth of youth participation and modern pro-life activism18:30 - Strategies to resist abortion facility expansion and community efforts20:15 - The importance of educating future generations and ongoing work ahead22:50 - Reflection on God's calling and the long-term vision for the pro-life movement25:40 - Final thoughts and encouragement to listeners to get involvedResources & Links:Connect with Leaders:Remember: Every voice and action counts in building a culture of life. Join the fight, support prayer and education, and stand for those who cannot stand for themselves.

Dustin Bertrand's story is one of resilience and divine purpose. Born from challenging circumstances, his life is marked by hope, faith, and a powerful testimony that challenges narratives about suffering and identity.

In this episode, Dustin shares how his journey through health scares and personal challenges became a message of grace. Discover how trauma can transform into a platform for advocacy and hope. We explore the dignity of life at all stages and the importance of compassion, with faith-based perspectives shaping hearts and minds.

Dustin's journey is a blueprint for embracing vulnerability and standing resilient in truth. Perfect for anyone seeking encouragement, this episode inspires you to see struggles as part of a bigger story where grace and purpose triumph.

Tune in to discover how your story can impact the world. This episode is a call to see life through a lens of hope and justice.