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/