The Family Policy Alliance Report Podcast

What 50,000 Women Taught the Pro-Life Movement | Clare Ath - Human Coalition

Four years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, one question remains: What will it take to help more women choose life?In this episode, Craig DeRoche sits down with Clare Ath, head of government affairs for Human Coalition, one of the nation's largest pro-life organizations serving women facing unplanned pregnancies.Human Coalition expects to serve approximately 50,000 women this year alone. Even more surprising, Clare shares that 78% of the women they've served say they would prefer to parent if their circumstances were different.Craig and Clare discuss:• What women facing unplanned pregnancies say they need most• Why Dobbs was a critical victory, but not the end of the fight• The future of the pro-life movement• State-level policy battles shaping the post-Dobbs landscape• New ideas and policies that could help support families and protect lifeThey also explore why changing laws is only part of the solution and what it will take to build a culture where women, children and families can thrive.Learn more about Human Coalition: https://humancoalition.orgVisit FamilyPolicyAlliance.com to learn how you can stand with us to continue to defend the pre-born, support mothers in crisis and build a culture worthy of every human life: FamilyPolicyAlliance.com/after-roe .Family Policy Alliance advances biblical values through civic engagement so that religious freedom flourishes, families thrive and life is cherished.#familypolicyalliance #prolife #afterroe #prolifegeneration

Religious Liberty Victory: Supreme Court Sides with Pregnancy Center

Can the government force a pregnancy resource center to reveal its donors? In a unanimous 9-0 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court said First Choice Women’s Resource Centers has the right to challenge New Jersey’s demand for private donor information, a ruling with major implications for free speech, religious liberty and freedom of association.Family Policy Alliance President Craig DeRoche sits down with Gabriella McIntyre, legal counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), to unpack the case, explain the constitutional issues at stake and discuss why this Supreme Court victory matters far beyond the abortion debate.McIntyre shares how New Jersey officials targeted a faith-based pregnancy center, why donor privacy became a key issue and how ADF secured a unanimous ruling protecting First Amendment rights.Subscribe for more conversations on religious freedom, parental rights, the sanctity of life and public policy.Learn more about Alliance Defending Freedom: https://adflegal.orgFamily Policy Alliance advances biblical values through civic engagement, working toward a nation where God is honored, religious freedom flourishes, families thrive and life is cherished.#FamilyPolicyAlliance #ReligiousFreedom #FirstAmendment #SupremeCourt #PregnancyCenter #ProLife #FreeSpeech #Constitution #ADF #AllianceDefendingFreedom #DonorPrivacy #FreedomOfAssociation #ReligiousLiberty #LifeIsCherished #AfterRoe #familypolicyalliance

Is the Pro-Life Movement Winning? Jennie Bradley Lichter Answers

Is the pro-life movement gaining momentum after Dobbs? Craig DeRoche sits down with March for Life President Jennie Bradley Lichter to discuss why a new generation is embracing the cause of life, how the fight over abortion has shifted to the states and what comes next for one of America's largest grassroots movements.In this conversation, Craig and Jennie discuss the origins of the March for Life, the role women have played in leading the pro-life movement, the growing engagement of young Americans and why many advocates view abortion as one of the defining human rights issues of our time. They also explore the movement's expanding state-level efforts and the opportunities ahead for protecting life after Roe v. Wade.Learn more about March for Life and find an event near you: https://marchforlife.orgSubscribe for more conversations defending life, protecting children and advancing biblical values through civic engagement.#familypolicyalliance #marchforlife #prolife #afterroe #dobbs #lifeischerished

The “Shield Law” Bills That Could Silence Christians and Parents | The SoCon Report

Could pastors, journalists and everyday citizens face legal consequences simply for speaking out? Craig DeRoche sits down with Shawn Hyland of the New Jersey Family Policy Center to expose the “shield law” bills moving through New Jersey and why Christians across America should be paying attention.In this conversation, Craig and Shawn break down how these proposed laws could shield providers from accountability while putting advocates and critics at legal risk. They also discuss late-term abortion laws, Planned Parenthood’s expanding role in “gender care,” the growing movement among young Christians and why there is still hope for cultural change.If you live in New Jersey, or know someone who does, visit NJFPC.org to learn more and take action.Connect with your state Family Policy Council: https://familypolicyalliance.comSubscribe for more conversations defending life, protecting children and advancing biblical values through civic engagement.#familypolicyalliance #prolife #religiousfreedom #helpnotharm #afterroe

When the State Overrides Parents: One Father’s Story | The SoCon Report Podcast

A father’s story of losing custody of his daughter reveals how parental rights, gender ideology and the child welfare system are colliding in America today.In this special episode of The SoCon Report, Grace Youngson sits down with Charles Smith to share his firsthand account of how the state of Connecticut removed his 14-year-old daughter from his home and placed her with a same-sex couple after disagreements over gender identity.Charles walks through the full timeline, from his daughter’s early struggles to the involvement of school officials, medical professionals and the Department of Children and Families. What unfolds raises serious questions about parental rights, the role of government and how children are being treated in these situations.In this conversation, you’ll hear:- How schools and counselors influenced his daughter’s beliefs- What led to state intervention and loss of custody- Why he believes ideology and financial incentives are driving decisions- The role of medical treatments, including hormone blockers- How his family navigated years without contact- What ultimately happened when his daughter turned 18This episode highlights the growing tension between parents, government agencies and cultural shifts around gender identity, and why these stories matter for families across the country.If this story impacts you, learn how you can take action and get involved in your state:https://familypolicyalliance.com/help-not-harmSubscribe for more conversations on faith, family and public policy.#familypolicyalliance #Helpnotharm #Letparentsparent #parentalrights #genderideology #familypolicy #childwelfare #culture #publicpolicy