The ProLife Team Podcast

At 21, Claire Culwell met her birth mother to thank her for choosing life. Instead, she learned that her birth mother, Tanya, was just 13 when she was taken for a late-term abortion that ended the life of Claire’s twin, and that Claire survived it.

Jacob walks Claire through the “hot seat” model his church uses for hard stories: the lies she’s had to reject, the questions she still has for God, the forgivenes...

 At 82, Candy Thompson — author of Feminine Not Feminist: Reclaiming My Womanhood After Abortion — tells Jacob the story she kept secret for decades: three abortions in the 1970s, two marriages, and an "incurable" case of Crohn's disease she says God healed after more than 30 years of believing for it. Candy talks about the lies she believed from the feminist movement, the post-abortion Bible studies that helped he...

Laura Messick and Shelley Sumner have each led a Tennessee pregnancy center for 40 years — Portico in Murfreesboro and Life Choices of Memphis — both founded in 1986 and celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. In this episode, Jacob hands them the mic and lets them interview each other.

They talk about how they each answered the call into this work, the mentorship between them (Shelley calls Laura "Queen Laura"), a...

Every life is a gift, and for mothers in crisis, finding a safe and anonymous path forward can make all the difference. In this powerful episode, we explore the heart behind Safe Haven Baby Boxes and the mission to ensure no infant is ever abandoned in an unsafe way.

🌟 Join Jacob on the Prolife Team podcast as he welcomes guests Pam Stenzel and Monica Kelsey to share the origin story of this life-saving organization. Monica...

Can the truth be the greatest act of mercy for a woman in a crisis pregnancy? In this episode of the Prolife Team Podcast, Jacob sits down with Astrid from Los Angeles Pregnancy Services to discuss how showing the reality of abortion through educational videos is saving lives. Discover how a combination of radical kindness and medically accurate information is helping thousands of mothers choose life in one of the most challenging ...

Are you looking for a way to train your entire pregnancy center team without the high costs of travel and hotels? In this episode of the Prolife Team podcast, Jacob and Brandon dive into Centers Together, a revolutionary virtual training event designed to build relationships and provide expert guidance for clinics of all sizes. This unique event is specifically crafted to include everyone from medical staff to clothing boutique vol...

Are you a ministry leader wondering how to step away without leaving your organization in chaos? Only about ten percent of ministry leaders finish well, but with the right succession plan, you can ensure your mission continues to thrive long after you leave. Join host Jacob and guest Robin Fuller as they dive deep into the essential steps for a healthy leadership transition in the pro-life movement.

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Why is the pro-life movement splitting after Roe? In this episode of the Prolife Team podcast, host Jacob sits down with historian Daniel Williams, author of Defenders of the Unborn, to talk about where the movement came from and where it's headed. 

Daniel explains the rise of the abolitionist movement and how it differs from the step-by-step approach most pro-life groups have taken. He compares today's debate to the fight over...

Kristin Collier was pro-choice — a physician and professor who once saw abortion as a right. In this episode of The ProLife Team Podcast, host Jacob Barr sits down with Dr. Collier to hear how her convictions changed, and what it cost her professionally when she began speaking publicly about the dignity of every human life.

Kristin unpacks what it means to defend the imago Dei in medicine, why law shapes how a culture values h...

What if pregnancy help ministries had a new window of time to reach women considering the abortion pill? In this episode of The ProLife Team Podcast, host Jacob Barr sits down with Pam Stenzel and Chaney Gooley to talk about the Women's Care Kit — an innovative tool that opens a one-hour, in-person consultation with a medical professional while providing medical education and supplies for women facing an abortion-pill decisio...

Human trafficking isn't just a city problem — it's happening in small towns and rural communities too. In this episode of The ProLife Team Podcast, host Jacob Barr sits down with Karla Sutter to talk about how pregnancy help organizations can recognize the signs of trafficking and become a safe, prepared presence for vulnerable women.

Karla shares why awareness matters everywhere — not just in big cities — ...

Did you know that hundreds of life-saving ultrasound machines are currently sitting unused in closets while rural clinics struggle to provide essential medical care? In this episode of the Prolife Team podcast, host Jacob sits down with Karla Sutter to discuss the incredible mission of Flutter and how recycling technology is saving lives around the globe.

Karla shares the moving story behind Flutter, an organization that has...

Why do so many men say I will support whatever you choose and why is that often the wrong thing for a woman to hear? Join the Prolife Team podcast as we dive into a groundbreaking study on the vital role men play in pregnancy decisions. This episode features Dr. Jeff Pauls and Liam Seigler from the Vitae Foundation as they reveal surprising findings about masculinity, fatherhood, and influence. 🧬

In this deep dive, the team...

Are you looking for ways to better engage men and fathers in the pro-life movement? In this episode of the Pro-Life Team podcast, John Merworth and Jacob Barr sit down with Mike Yawler from A Woman's Concern to discuss one of the most successful fatherhood programs in the country. Discover how shifting the focus to include men can lead to transformative outcomes for families and unborn children.

Mike shares the heart behind the Cour...

Are you a pro-life leader looking to amplify your impact through unity and collaboration? In this episode of the Prolife Team Podcast, Jacob sits down with Carolyn from Life Matters Worldwide to discuss the vital role of state coalitions in a post-Dobbs world. Discover how working together can transform your local community and help bring our nation back to life.

In this deep dive, Carolyn shares the history of Life Matters Worldwid...

Welcome to the Prolife Team Podcast! Join host Jacob as he sits down with Mauricio Leon from Live Action to discuss his incredible journey from Santiago, Chile, to becoming a leader in the pro-life movement. Mauricio shares his powerful personal story and explains how his background in public policy led him to secure historic funding for life-affirming medical clinics.

In this episode, we dive deep into the practical side of pro-lif...

Discover the powerful mission behind the March for Life and the incredible impact of local pregnancy clinics in this deep-dive interview. Jenny, the President of March for Life, joins the Prolife Team podcast to share how collective public witness is transforming hearts and minds across America. Whether you are a veteran advocate or new to the movement, this conversation offers profound insights into the future of pro-life work.

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Are we facing the darkest days of the pro-life movement, or is this the perfect moment for a spiritual and strategic breakthrough? Bryce Asberg joins the Prolife Team podcast to share a powerful, motivational charge on how pregnancy centers can navigate cultural shifts with faith and innovation.

In this deep-dive episode, Bryce addresses the sobering reality of recent electoral challenges and the changing landscape of the ab...