Life on the Line

Can “Following the Science” also spread the Gospel of Life? Is money indeed the “root of all evil” – or can it be used as a necessary adjunct to building a Culture of Life? While neither finance nor medicine may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about being pro-life, the cost of raising a family and the way reproductive health is treated can have a big impact on choosing life. This week on Life on the Line, Will Murley and David Carradorini of Emmaus Financial Group join Dr. Tucker Brown of FACTS About Fertility to look at the pro-life movement through the lens of money and medicine. They’ll talk about the financial pressures facing families, a better approach to reproductive healthcare that looks for and treats the root cause, and ways we can make it easier for people to welcome children and build families. Don’t miss it.

How do we get the pro-life message in front of more people? In our latest episode of Life on the Line, we talk about the role media can play in reaching new audiences. Dave Parker of Holy Spirit Radio and returning guest Kim Kennedy of MTC Speakers join us to talk about using radio, social media, and storytelling to spread the Gospel of Life, with former guest Christine Flowers calling in to join the conversation. They’ll dig into how to reach people without overwhelming them and how stories can open doors that arguments alone often can’t. If you want to communicate the pro-life message more effectively, this episode is packed with ideas you can use.

This week on Life on the Line, we’re back with a sequel to Life Wins in Court, bringing together two attorneys with a front-row seat to the battle to protect the unborn. Robert Pushaw, James Wilson Endowed Professor of Law at Pepperdine University and Giovanni Ciraulo, Counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, bring both an inside look at today’s cases and a historical perspective on abortion law and Dobbs. They’ll break down Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Reproductive Health Center case, the latest legal challenges involving abortion pills, and other issues affecting the right to life. Listen now to understand the cases making headlines and be better prepared to stand up for life as these legal battles unfold.

Being pro-life means defending human dignity at every stage of life, including when someone is sick, suffering, or nearing death. On this week’s episode of Life on the Line, Dr. Joe Zalot, Director of Education at The National Catholic Bioethics Center, and Sr. Dede Byrne, surgeon, missionary, and retired U.S. Army colonel, tackle the growing push for assisted suicide and euthanasia and why standing up for life means caring for those who are vulnerable when the culture says death is the compassionate choice. They break down the difference between assisted suicide and euthanasia, the legality of the issue, and why intentionally ending a life can never be the answer to suffering. Don’t miss this vital conversation.

If you’re pro-life, you’re part of the future. On this week’s episode of Life on the Line, Dr. Daniel Drain, Director of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for Life and Family, professor at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, and author of Saving Finite Freedom, discusses what it will take to keep the pro-life movement strong for years to come. Guided by the teachings of St. John Paul II, he shares principles for responding to the needs of today and explains why every pro-life group should already be preparing the next generation to lead. Come away with a blueprint for a culture of life that lasts.

Behind every woman overcoming hardship is a story of hope, perseverance, and someone who believed in her. In our latest episode of Life on the Line, Jill Page Goss, Founder of Every Good Gift, joins Lise Moser and Greg Billings to discuss how their ministry is helping women break the cycle of poverty through the love of Christ, meaningful work, and supportive relationships. Hear what they've learned from walking alongside women every day - and why their approach is making a difference.

The pro-life movement didn’t begin in the modern era – it has deep biblical and historical roots. In this episode of Life on the Line, Pastor John Brown, author of Lilies That Fester and Christine Gordon, Director of Berks Pro-Life join returning guest Pastor David Whitney, of the Institute on the Constitution, to discuss the Church’s enduring witness to the sanctity of human life. If you’ve ever been told the Bible doesn’t address abortion, this episode is for you.

In the latest episode of Life on the Line, we meet a new generation that’s refusing to sit on the sidelines. Julia Sadik gives us an inside look at how Students for Life is training young people to knock on doors, engage their communities, connect women with life-affirming resources, and courageously live out the Gospel of Life. Don’t miss this conversation. You’ll come away encouraged by what God is doing through today’s pro-life leaders.

“There are no fetuses. There are only human beings.” That’s the challenge attorney and columnist Christine Flowers brings to this week’s episode of Life on the Line. Christine explains why a truly pro-life worldview doesn’t stop with one issue. It has to shape the way we see every person we encounter. It’s a conversation that will leave you thinking long after it ends.

In this week’s episode of Life on the Line, we ask a question at the heart of our nation's 250th anniversary: Where do our rights really come from? Kim Kennedy, Founder of MTC Speakers, joins Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor with the Institute on the Constitution, to discuss why America's founding begins with one simple truth: our rights come from God, not government. Together, we explore what that means, the proper role of civil government, and why these foundational principles are just as relevant today as they were 250 years ago. Before we celebrate America's birthday, it's worth remembering what gave it life in the first place.

We’re excited to welcome Mark Houck, Co-Founder and President of The King’s Men, to Life on the Line this week. For decades, Mark has stood on the front lines of the pro-life movement – sidewalk counseling outside abortion facilities, speaking to thousands about authentic masculinity, and helping men and women find healing through Christ. In this episode, he reflects on the challenges and sacrifices that come with public witness, including the federal prosecution that made national headlines and the faith that sustained him through the trial. We also discuss his congressional run, and his call to live the Gospel of Life not just in words, but in action. Mark’s journey challenges all of us to consider what it really means to defend life when the cost becomes personal.

In this week’s episode of Life on the Line, we’re talking about a struggle many families face but few people discuss openly. Dr. Anne DeSantis, Executive Director of the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation, joins us to share how the ministry provides free pastoral care for individuals experiencing separation, divorce, custody disputes, and other difficult family situations. We discuss the challenges many people are navigating today, the role faith can play in difficult seasons, the Foundation’s upcoming pilgrimage celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday and much more. For anyone carrying the weight of family struggles, this episode is for you.

In this week’s episode of Life on the Line, we sit down with Melissa Aguilera, Executive Director of Magnolia Women’s Center, whose journey from abortion to healing has become the foundation of a powerful ministry serving women and families in Northeast Philadelphia. After experiencing two abortions herself, Melissa encountered God’s mercy and felt called to help others facing the same difficult circumstances. Today, Magnolia Women’s Center supports women encountering unplanned pregnancies in a community surrounded by abortion facilities. In this episode, we talk about Melissa’s personal story, what God is doing through Magnolia, and why the call to defend life is not simply a political issue, but a deeply human and spiritual one. Listen to her story now.

On this week’s Life on the Line, we sit down with Chris Massaro, Executive Director of Biking for Babies, on the great work they are doing in delivering the Gospel of Life to young people. We will find out how cycling ties into this evangelical work and how a mission that began in 2009 has grown into a nationwide movement that has engaged more than 300 young adults, partnered with over 200 pregnancy centers, and raised nearly $2.5 million to support mothers and families in need. In this episode, we talk about the lived experience of the Gospel of Life among young people and where this growing movement is headed next. Give this one a listen!

In this week’s episode of Life on the Line, we’re joined by Kim Capista, Executive Director of Annie’s Home, to talk about the beautiful work they’re doing for women facing unexpected pregnancies. At a time when many women feel scared, uncertain, or like they have nowhere to turn, Annie’s Home offers a place of stability, support, and care. They walk alongside mothers and help them build toward a bright future for themselves and their children. In this episode, we discuss the challenges women are facing today and the incredible difference it can make when someone is reminded that they are not alone. Tune in!

In this week’s episode of Life on the Line, we’re joined by Marlayna Cebenko of Generation Life who shares the powerful work they’re doing to reach young people with a message that cuts through the noise of today’s culture. Through retreats, beach outreach, and conversations on relationships, dignity, and authentic love, Generation Life is connecting with teens and young adults who are tired of hookup culture, heartbreak, and feeling used. In this episode, we discuss why so many young people are responding to the message of chastity and the Gospel of Life, the impact these conversations are having on students across the country, and what happens when young people are reminded of their true worth and purpose. Don’t miss it!

In this week’s episode of Life on the Line, we’re joined by PLU legal intern Giovanni Ciraulo and Carolyn McDonnell, Litigation Counsel at Americans United for Life, the largest pro-life legal advocacy group in the country. Carolyn is working on the front lines of some of the most important judicial questions in the nation, bringing vast experience in constitutional law, federal litigation, and defending the rights of pregnancy resource centers. With expertise in areas like chemical abortion, conscience rights, and assisted suicide, she helps unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes in the courts and in federal policy. In this episode, we dig into the recent wave of major decisions shaping the post-Dobbs landscape: the wins, the setbacks, and the courtroom battles unfolding right now. Carolyn offers an expert perspective on what these cases mean, what’s coming next, and why it matters. Don’t miss this inside look at the legal fight for life you won’t hear anywhere else.

In the broadcast debut of Life on the Line, we feature the great work of the Guiding Star Maternity Home in the Germantown area of Philadelphia. At Guiding Star, expectant mothers get an opportunity to bring their child safely into the world, making the choice for life in a warm, welcoming environment. Guiding Star also offers these moms parenting classes, professional counseling and the life-skills training needed to help them to build a life for themselves and their children. The Pro-life Union operates the Guiding Star program In partnership with Catholic Charities of Philadelphia. In this week’s episode, we talk with Elaina Howard, the Executive Director for Guiding Star, on the wonderful work they do, the challenges they face in this mission and her own personal pro-life journey. Please tune in!