The ProLife Team Podcast

Hosted by Jacob Barr with ProLife Ribbon and iRapture.com

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Oct 2026

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October 31, 2026Episode 2431 hr 2 min

Ep. 243 - When Rent Is the Reason She's Choosing Abortion

▶ Watch the full video on YouTube Eight years ago, Emily Berning and her husband Nathan sent their last $1,200 to a mom living in her car who had an abortion scheduled. She chose life, and Let Them Live was born. Today the national, fully online nonprofit has helped more than 1,200 women choose life by covering rent, car payments, utilities, groceries, and child care for moms facing abortion because of financial hardship. Emily explains how Let Them Live partners with pregnancy centers (ultrasounds, in-person care, and referrals both ways), why every mom also gets job help, budgeting, and support groups ("a hand up, not a handout"), and how lifting financial burdens can soften hearts toward the gospel. She also shares the verses behind the work, why they became an openly Christian organization, the daily question she challenges every pro-lifer to ask, and a closing prayer. Refer a mom, partner, give, or volunteer: letthemlive.org Send us Fan Mail Support The Pro Life Team Podcast Visit our sponsor iRapture.com . Connect with Jacob to Sponsor The Pro Life Team Podcast Support the show

October 31, 2026Episode 24236 min

Ep. 242 - Loving the Mom Who Tried to Abort Me

▶ Watch the full video on YouTube In 1968, Carrie Yvette Fischer's mother had an abortion, left the clinic thinking it was over, and later learned she was still pregnant. This time she chose life. Carrie was born in 1969 with physical challenges she attributes to the failed abortion, and she grew up bullied, rejected, and told she'd never be anything more than mediocre. Carrie tells Jacob how she learned the truth about her mother's abortion, how she came to forgive her, and how God healed her of shame, rejection, and insecurity, including the day a kind stranger in a dressing room helped her love herself for the first time. She shares what "trauma to triumph" means, the verses she holds onto, her new book, and a word of hope for women who have had an abortion and for fellow abortion survivors. Carrie closes in prayer. Book: Trauma to Triumph: Loving the Mom Who Tried to Abort Me, by Carrie Yvette Fischer ( amazon.com/dp/1966744137 ) Abortion survivor resources: The Abortion Survivors Network ( https://abortionsurvivors.org/ ) Send us Fan Mail Support The Pro Life Team Podcast Visit our sponsor iRapture.com . Connect with Jacob to Sponsor The Pro Life Team Podcast Support the show

October 11, 2026Episode 24154 min

Ep. 241 - Worship to End Abortion: Praise Before the Battle Is Won

▶ Watch the full video on YouTube Award-winning author Cheryl Krichbaum joins Jacob to talk about the newly revised second edition of Worship to End Abortion: Your Prayer Guide. Drawing on King Jehoshaphat’s story in 2 Chronicles 20, where Judah praised God before the battle and watched Him win it, Cheryl explains what biblical worship and praise really mean, why powerful prayer starts with humility, and why she believes ending abortion has to start inside the church. Cheryl also shares her own abortion story and how Psalm 32 (“my vitality was drained away”) gave her words for what she’d been carrying, and she and Jacob talk about confession, healing, and why abortion recovery matters for a strong church. Plus: the book’s brand-new chapter on what the Bible says about abortion beyond Psalm 139, and a closing prayer for pregnancy center teams. Books, speaking, and group pricing (10+ copies): mybodymyworship.com/cherylkrichbaum Send us Fan Mail Support The Pro Life Team Podcast Visit our sponsor iRapture.com . Connect with Jacob to Sponsor The Pro Life Team Podcast Support the show

October 11, 2026Episode 2401 hr 3 min

Ep. 240 - She Survived the Abortion That Took Her Twin

▶ Watch the full video on YouTube 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 forgiveness she chose, and the biblical picture of hope that shapes her ministry today, from speaking around the country to walking alongside single moms through Embrace Grace at her church. The episode closes in prayer for Claire’s birth family. Claire is the author of Survivor: An Abortion Survivor’s Surprising Story of Choosing Forgiveness and Finding Redemption. Connect with her or request her as a speaker at realclaireculwell.com . Send us Fan Mail Support The Pro Life Team Podcast Visit our sponsor iRapture.com . Connect with Jacob to Sponsor The Pro Life Team Podcast Support the show

October 1, 2026Episode 2391 hr 27 min

Ep. 239 - Feminine, Not Feminist: Reclaiming Womanhood After Abortion

▶ Watch the full video on YouTube 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 her finally process her grief, and why she believes the Bible's picture of womanhood — not feminism — is where real freedom is found. She also shares two stories she still can't tell without tearing up: praying over a stranger's unborn baby, and reconnecting with that family years later. Book: Feminine Not Feminist: Reclaiming My Womanhood After Abortion by Candy Thompson ( amazon.com/dp/1966744102 ) Send us Fan Mail Support The Pro Life Team Podcast Visit our sponsor iRapture.com . Connect with Jacob to Sponsor The Pro Life Team Podcast Support the show

October 1, 2026Episode 2381 hr 2 min

Ep. 238 - Two Directors, 40 Years Each: One Unfiltered Conversation

▶ Watch the full video on YouTube 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"), and what they believe is the greatest need in pregnancy center ministry today — not funding, but prayer. They also discuss the fight against abortion-pill misinformation, why unity between centers matters more than competition, and share stories of transformation, including a mother of twins who chose life after a hard conversation with her father and a baptism that turned into three instead of two. Learn more: porticostory.org and lifechoicesmemphis.org Send us Fan Mail Support The Pro Life Team Podcast Visit our sponsor iRapture.com . Connect with Jacob to Sponsor The Pro Life Team Podcast Support the show

September 23, 2026Episode 2371 hr 13 min

Ep. 237 - Why Putting a Baby in a Box is Actually Saving Lives

▶ Watch the full video on YouTube 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 shares her personal journey as an adoptee and how a trip to South Africa inspired her to bring the baby box concept to the United States. They dive deep into the mechanics of how these boxes function, the rigorous safety protocols in place, and the critical role of fire stations and hospitals in providing immediate medical care. ❤️ Beyond the technology, this conversation highlights the deep compassion for biological mothers. You will learn about the 24/7 hotline, the counseling services provided, and the resources included in the orange bags to help women navigate their legal rights and medical needs. Whether you are a pro-life advocate, a church leader, or a healthcare professional, this video offers valuable insights into how we can better serve women and protect children in our communities. Guests: Monica Kelsey, founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes , and Pam Stenzel, speaker and pro-life advocate. Safe Haven law education and resources: safehavened.org Parents in crisis: call the Safe Haven Baby Boxes hotline, 1-866-99BABY1. Send us Fan Mail Support The Pro Life Team Podcast Visit our sponsor iRapture.com . Connect with Jacob to Sponsor The Pro Life Team Podcast Support the show

September 23, 2026Episode 2361 hr 1 min

Ep. 236 - How Live Action Videos are Saving Lives in Pregnancy Clinics

▶ Watch the full video on YouTube 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 areas of Los Angeles. Astrid shares her 20 year journey as a pregnancy center director serving a predominantly Hispanic community. She explains why her clinic began using Live Action’s abortion procedure videos and the profound impact they have had on women who felt they were being lied to by the abortion industry. We dive into the practical side of ministry, including how to use consent forms, how to involve fathers in the process, and why the truth is the ultimate tool for empowerment. This conversation also explores the legacy of pro-life pioneers like Sister Paula Vandegaer and offers advice for clinic directors who want to expand their outreach. From digital counseling to church presentations, Astrid provides a roadmap for anyone looking to be a more effective voice for the unborn. Guest: Astrid Bennett, Los Angeles Pregnancy Services Live Action’s abortion procedure videos: liveaction.org/what-is-abortion Live Action: liveaction.org If you are a pregnancy center leader or a pro-life advocate, please share this video with your team to help equip them with these powerful tools. Subscribe to our channel for more interviews and strategies on how to build a culture of life in your community. #prolife #pregnancycenter #liveaction #chooselife #ministry Send us Fan Mail Support The Pro Life Team Podcast Visit our sponsor iRapture.com . Connect with Jacob to Sponsor The Pro Life Team Podcast Support the show

August 15, 2026Episode 2351 hr 9 min

Ep. 235 - Why Only 10% of Ministry Leaders Finish Well (And How You Can)

▶ Watch the full video on YouTube 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. In this episode of the Prolife Team Podcast, Robin Fuller shares wisdom from over two decades of experience running pregnancy centers. We explore the emotional and practical hurdles of succession, including why ministry often becomes an idol and how to navigate the identity shift that comes with retirement. Robin discusses her new book, Finish Well: Succession Planning for the Ministry You Love, and provides a roadmap for executive directors and boards to prepare for the future. Key takeaways include the importance of creating a knowledge transfer document, the role of a leadership coach in preventing burnout, and why clarity is the ultimate form of kindness during a handoff. Whether you are a founder or a second-chair leader, this conversation offers biblical inspiration and practical tools to protect the mission you love. Guest: Robin Fuller, ministry leadership coach: robinfuller.coach 📖 Finish Well: Succession Planning for the Ministry You Love : book.robinfuller.coach Succession Planning Mastermind: robinfuller.coach/succession #prolife #ministryleadership #successionplanning #pregnancycenter #finishwell Send us Fan Mail Support the show

August 15, 2026Episode 2341 hr 22 min

Ep. 234 - 5 Strategic Shifts to Win the Battle for Life

▶ Watch the full video on YouTube The battle for life did not end with the overturning of Roe v. Wade. In fact, it has only moved to a new and more complex front. In this episode of the Prolife Team Podcast, Jacob sits down with Dr. Marc Newman, a retired professor and author, to discuss his latest book, Pivot: Five Strategic Shifts to Win the State-by-State Battle for Life. Guest: Dr. Marc Newman, Speaker for Life 📖 Pivot: Five Strategic Shifts to Win the State-by-State Battle for Life : Amazon Marc’s speaking schedule: speakerforlife.com/schedule #prolife #prolifemovement #apologetics #pregnancycenter #marcnewman Send us Fan Mail Support the show