From Courtroom to Culture War: Ben Dupre and the Christian Fight for Life

What happens when the battle for truth moves from the courtroom to the womb? Attorney Ben Dupre returns to Everyday Reformation to continue our conversation on courage, conviction, and standing firm for truth in a culture at war with God’s design for life. In this second part, we move from legal battles to moral battlegrounds — tackling abortion, IVF, adoption, and personhood through a biblical lens. Ben draws from his experience in Alabama’s Supreme Court, his pro-life ministry, and his work in adoption law, helping believers see how theology meets real life in the public square. From the overturning of Roe v. Wade to the IVF controversy and the fight for life after birth, this episode calls Christians to stay alert, live courageously, and engage faithfully in every sphere of culture. 👉 If you missed Part 1, go back and listen to Ben’s story of standing alongside Chief Justice Roy Moore during the Ten Commandments Monument case — a defining moment for Christian courage in our generation. 📚 Books Mentioned by Ben Dupre The Wild Love of God by Chris Dupré Authored by Ben’s uncle, Chris Dupré. A personal and theological reflection on the Father’s love, interwoven with their family story — including the WWII experiences of Ben’s grandfather, David Dupré, who was a POW. Ben describes it as “a beautiful book of the Father’s wild love for us” and “a cool World War II story.” So Help Me God by Roy Moore Autobiography and legal testimony from Chief Justice Roy Moore. Chronicles his stand for the Ten Commandments Monument, religious liberty, and biblical law in public life. Ben called it both “his autobiography” and “a book about how God gives us rights, the founding fathers, and why Christianity was at the center of what they built.” ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – What happens when the battle moves from the courtroom to the womb 01:00 – How Ben Dupre became passionate about pro-life work 02:30 – The long road to overturning Roe v. Wade 05:00 – Early pro-life activism and influence of Operation Save America 06:00 – Standing outside abortion clinics in Alabama 07:00 – The rise of chemical abortion and abortion-by-mail 09:00 – The legal loophole in Alabama and the need for pill-reversal outreach 10:30 – Birth control, conscience, and the hidden connection to abortion 12:30 – The IVF controversy and defining personhood 14:00 – Inside the Alabama Supreme Court’s IVF decision 17:00 – Chief Justice Tom Parker’s theological opinion and the sanctity of life 19:00 – Discarded embryos and the hidden discrimination in IVF practices 21:00 – The Church’s call to adoption and the gospel in action 23:00 – The beauty of adoption as a picture of the gospel 25:00 – The state is a terrible parent: the Church’s role in caring for orphans 26:30 – Fighting racial discrimination and DEI ideology in higher education 29:00 – The Auburn University case and race-based scholarships 31:00 – Localism and cultural vigilance — the real frontlines of reform 33:00 – The public school system and the Christian response 35:00 – Applying a consistent pro-life ethic to capital punishment 36:30 – What the Bible really says about the death penalty 39:00 – The theology of justice: God’s view of murder, blood guilt, and life 42:00 – Closing reflections and book recommendations 43:00 – The Wild Love of God by Chris Dupré 43:30 – So Help Me God by Chief Justice Roy Moore