Speaking Truth With Love

Speaking Truth With Love

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 [https://studentsforlife.org/] 🔹 Students for Life Action — https://studentsforlifeaction.org [https://studentsforlifeaction.org/] 🔹 New Hampshire Right to Life — https://nhrighttolife.org [https://nhrighttolife.org/] Subscribe to Living Pro-Life for more conversations with the people working every day to build a culture of life.

Truth can Change the World

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 [http://www.humanlifereview.com/]

The Red Rose Rescue

In this episode, Brian welcomes Monica Miller, Director of Citizens for a Pro-Life Society, veteran pro-life activist, author, and one of the most influential voices in the movement's history. Drawing from decades of experience on the front lines, Monica reflects on the state of the pro-life movement after the Dobbs decision, the challenges facing pro-life advocates today, and why she believes education remains the movement's most urgent task. Monica also discusses her book, Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Abortion Wars, which chronicles years of pro-life activism, rescue efforts, courtroom battles, and the heartbreaking reality of abortion in America. She shares powerful stories from her work recovering and documenting the remains of aborted children, as well as her continued advocacy through Red Rose Rescues and sidewalk counseling. Whether you're interested in the history of the pro-life movement, current post-Dobbs challenges, or the work still ahead, this conversation offers a candid and thought-provoking look at one activist's lifelong commitment to defending human life. Learn more about Coalition Life at coalitionlife.com Learn more about Monica Miller and Citizens for a Pro-Life Society at prolifesociety.com.

Behind Every Statistic is a Person Desperate for Options

In this episode, Brian sits down with Benjamin Kraft, President and Founder of Life Advancement Group, to discuss one of the most overlooked aspects of the pro-life movement: helping women find pregnancy centers when they need them most. Benjamin shares how Life Advancement Group has spent the last eight years partnering with pregnancy centers across the country, using digital marketing, client engagement strategies, and data tracking to connect abortion-minded women with life-affirming care. Together, Brian and Benjamin explore the challenges pregnancy centers face in reaching women online, converting inquiries into appointments, and ultimately helping more mothers choose life. They also dive into surprising findings from a recent national study of pregnancy centers, discuss why tracking outcomes matters, and examine where the greatest opportunities exist to save more lives in the years ahead. Whether you're involved in a pregnancy center, active in the pro-life movement, or simply interested in how technology and strategy can advance the cause of life, this conversation offers valuable insights and practical takeaways. Learn more about Coalition Life at coalition life.com Learn more about Life Advancement Group at lifeadvancementgroup.org.

Every Stage of Life Deserves Protection

What does it mean to be truly pro-life from the beginning of life to its natural end? In this episode, Brian sits down with Rev. Dr. Aric Fenske, the newly appointed Executive Director of Lutherans for Life, to discuss some of the most important life issues facing our culture today. Drawing from his experience as a parish pastor and pro-life leader, Rev. Fenske shares his passion for protecting life at every stage—from the unborn child to those facing end-of-life decisions. The conversation explores the ethical challenges surrounding hospice care, assisted suicide, and end-of-life medical decisions, while also highlighting the beauty of adoption through Rev. Fenske's own family's powerful adoption story. Together, they discuss how the Church can better support women facing unexpected pregnancies and why adoption should be a more visible and celebrated option. They also tackle pressing cultural questions surrounding sexuality, identity, marriage, and the next generation, offering a vision for helping young people understand and embrace the gifts God has given them. Whether you're passionate about pro-life advocacy, adoption, Christian ethics, or strengthening the next generation, this episode offers thoughtful insights and practical encouragement. Topics covered: • End-of-life ethics and hospice care • Adoption as a life-affirming alternative • Supporting women facing unexpected pregnancies • Sexuality, identity, and young people • Building a culture of life in today's world • The mission of Lutherans for Life Learn more about Lutherans for Life at lutheransforlife.org.