Living Pro-Life

Coalition Life
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Step into the heart of the pro-life movement with Living Pro-Life, the official podcast of Coalition Life. Hosted by Executive Director Brian Westbrook, each episode dives deep into real stories, courageous conversations, and practical strategies for building a culture of life. From sidewalk counseling victories and pregnancy resource center insights to interviews with national leaders and local heroes, this podcast reveals what it means to live pro-life every day. You’ll find inspiration, actionable ideas, and renewed hope. Listen and learn how you can make a difference—right where you are.

  1. Aug 10

    Don't Be Passive

    This week Brian sits down with Brandy Meeks of Vitae Foundation to discuss the importance of using your voice when it matters. We must use our voice and not be passive.

    Don't Be Passive

  2. Aug 3

    Lead With Humility and Strength

    In this episode of Living Pro-Life, Brian Westbrook sits down with Hugh Brown, Executive Vice President of American Life League, for a conversation about the future of the pro-life movement in a post-Dobbs America. Drawing on decades of experience in the movement, Hugh shares the remarkable story of how his parents founded American Life League, why they believed a new organization was needed, and how that mission continues today. Together, they discuss what it will take to build a culture that truly protects life, the challenges posed by abortion pills and state-by-state abortion laws, efforts to defund Planned Parenthood, and why courage, prayer, and personal action are essential for every pro-life advocate. Whether you're wondering where the movement goes from here or looking for practical ways to make a difference, this conversation offers both perspective and a call to action.

    Lead With Humility and Strength

  3. Jul 27

    Step out of Comfort and Into Courage

    In this episode of Living Pro-Life, Brian sits down with anti-abortion activist Dana DiMattea to discuss what the pro-life movement looks like in a post-Dobbs America and why she believes simply identifying as "pro-life" isn't enough anymore. Dana shares her powerful journey from being largely indifferent to abortion to becoming a full-time advocate after an unexpected invitation to a Reformed Calvinist Bible study challenged the way she viewed the issue. She explains why she embraces the term "anti-abortion activist," recounts being arrested during a demonstration in Washington, D.C., and offers practical ways anyone can become more involved in defending preborn children. The conversation also takes a close look at the proposed abortion amendment in Virginia, what it could mean for abortion policy, parental rights, sidewalk counselors, and the broader pro-life movement. Whether you're already active in the movement or wondering how you can make a difference, this episode offers both a challenge and an invitation to take action. In this episode, you'll hear about: Dana's conversion from a lukewarm pro-life position to full-time activism Why she prefers the term "anti-abortion activist" The proposed Virginia constitutional amendment on abortion The impact of the Dobbs decision on the pro-life movement Her arrest during a pro-life demonstration in Washington, D.C. Practical ways anyone can advocate for preborn children in their own community Why changing our daily mindset may be just as important as changing laws If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who wants to learn how to make a difference for the most vulnerable among us.

    Step out of Comfort and Into Courage

  4. Jul 13

    Be The Friend Who Says "You Can Do This!"

    In this episode, Brian sits down with Hope Fryer of the Pro-Life Action League to talk about growing up in one of America’s most influential pro-life families, carrying on the legacy of her grandfather Joe Scheidler, and navigating what pro-life activism looks like in a post-Roe America. Hope shares how she became personally invested in the movement at just twelve years old, the changing role of abortion victim imagery, and why she believes effective activism today is increasingly personal and community-focused. She also discusses college outreach, sidewalk counseling, and practical ways to make defending life part of everyday life. Beyond activism, Hope opens up about newlywed life, expecting her first child, and the powerful experience of seeing her baby for the first time at a pregnancy resource center. Together, we explore the importance of marriage, fatherhood, sacrificial love, and why men play such a critical role in supporting women facing unexpected pregnancies. Topics include: • The legacy of Joe Scheidler and the Pro-Life Action League• Growing up in a pro-life family• Reaching the next generation through college outreach• Sidewalk counseling and everyday activism• Marriage, pregnancy, and embracing family life• The life-changing experience of a first ultrasound• The role of fathers in helping women choose life• Pregnancy resource centers and supporting mothers• Where the pro-life movement goes after Dobbs• Why changing hearts one person at a time matters Whether you're a longtime advocate or simply interested in the future of the movement, this conversation offers encouragement, practical insights, and a hopeful vision for building a culture of life. Connect with Hope Fryer and the Pro-Life Action League: Website: prolifeaction.orgInstagram, Facebook, TikTok: @ProLifeActionLeague

    Be The Friend Who Says "You Can Do This!"

  5. Jul 6

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

    Speaking Truth With Love

  6. Jun 29

    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

    Truth can Change the World

  7. Jun 22

    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.

    The Red Rose Rescue

  8. Jun 15

    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.

    Behind Every Statistic is a Person Desperate for Options
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Step into the heart of the pro-life movement with Living Pro-Life, the official podcast of Coalition Life. Hosted by Executive Director Brian Westbrook, each episode dives deep into real stories, courageous conversations, and practical strategies for building a culture of life. From sidewalk counseling victories and pregnancy resource center insights to interviews with national leaders and local heroes, this podcast reveals what it means to live pro-life every day. You’ll find inspiration, actionable ideas, and renewed hope. Listen and learn how you can make a difference—right where you are.

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  • Creator
    Coalition Life
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Coalition Life
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    Living Pro-Life

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