Jason Storms - How the Prolife Movement Lost its Way

In this episode of Plain Speech Podcast, host Michael Clary and Jason Storms of Operation Save America delve into the current state of anti-abortion activism in America. Jason shares his personal story of coming to faith in Christ and how his rise to lead Operation Save America. Michael and Jason also discuss the impact of the Dobbs decision, the usage of different terms such as “pro life,” “abolitionist,” “immediatist,” and “incrementalist”, and the challenges of passing legislation like the Equal Protection Bill. They also explore the balance between ideological purity and practical action within the broader anti-abortion movement.

00:00 Introduction to the Plain Speech Podcast

00:29 Jason Storms' Journey to Faith and Anti-Abortion Ministry

01:01 The Impact of Abortion on Personal Life

01:29 Operation Save America and Pro-Life Movement

03:00 Cultural and Personal Reflections on Masculinity

07:43 The Role of Men in the Abortion Debate

09:17 Reflections on the Dobbs Decision

15:44 Political Dynamics and the Pro-Life Movement

34:47 The Abolitionist Movement and Pro-Life Strategies

38:16 Unrest in the Abolitionist Movement

39:14 Pro-Life vs. Abolitionist: Defining the Terms

40:02 Social Media Conflicts and Misunderstandings

42:10 The Split Within the Abolitionist Movement

42:25 The Rise of AHA and Its Impact

43:27 Pro-Life and Abolitionist: Can They Coexist?

45:22 The Problem with Incremental Legislation

50:01 Chemical Abortions and Legal Loopholes

52:10 Balancing Ideology and Practicality

55:00 The Trump Debate: Pragmatism vs. Principle

01:01:33 Righteous Increments vs. Compromise

01:07:54 Unity in the Fight Against Abortion

01:12:06 Conclusion and Call to Action

https://www.operationsaveamerica.org/