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Dear Jane
Hosted by Scott Baker & Marcie Little · EN
This podcast brings together pro-life leaders and individuals of all stripes to have meaningful conversations about the issue of life. How do we tackle the massive injustice of abortion while keeping the abortion-minded woman at the forefront of our considerations? How do we hold heartbreak, anger, and compassion close to our hearts to minister to everyone impacted by abortion? How do we work with others with whom we differ ideologically on every other issue except the issue of abortion to promote a culture of life? These are just some of the questions we wrestle with on our Dear Jane podcast.
The other side only wants to highlight our differences, but we want to talk with people in the movement about what unites us. Dear Jane focuses on the one thing we can all agree on: the sanctity of every human life. Dear Jane will host the hard conversations, ask the tough questions, and acknowledge our differences while always keeping in mind our shared beliefs. Tune in to listen to heartfelt conversations and learn more about what your place in the pro-life movement may be!
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The Uncomplicated Alternative to Abortion That Works 98% of the Time
5d ago00:33:25Tap to summarizeWhat if the reason most women choose abortion isn't because they want one, but because they don't feel like they have any other options? Emily Berning of Let Them Live has seen it firsthand: when you remove the financial pressure, the isolation, and the panic, 98% of abortion-minded women choose life. Not because they were lectured or given platitudes, but because someone actually met their needs. In this episode, Emily breaks down what a true funded alternative to abortion looks like: immediate support, mid-term stability, long-term independence. She makes the case that the pro-life movement can't only fight to end abortion without funding the alternative. The church, employers—and yes, even the government—all have a role to play. This isn't a theoretical solution. It's happening right now. And it works. If you're pro-life and you're serious about saving lives, this conversation will inspire and challenge how you think about what "winning" actually requires.
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Jesse Ridgway Aborts Son with Down Syndrome and the Horrifying Reality of Eugenics
2w ago00:34:48Tap to summarizeJesse Ridgway, known online as "McJuggerNuggets", recently shared that he and his wife aborted their unborn son after he was diagnosed with Trisomy 21, also known as Down syndrome. The Ridgway's viral announcement sparked a much bigger conversation about abortion, disability, and the sinister role of eugenics in abortion decisions. In this episode, we talk about why a Down syndrome diagnosis so often changes how parents decide the value of their child’s life. We also expose what happens when technology is used to identify genetic conditions before birth and abortion becomes the expected next step being pushed relentlessly by doctors. Our conversation isn't just about one influencer's tragic abortion decision. It is about the growing pressure to decide who is worth welcoming into the world based on a test result.
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The Abortion Comments We Couldn’t Ignore | Plus Ongoing Equal Protection Debate?
3w ago00:43:00Tap to summarizeSome commenters said unborn children have no more value than sperm. Others claimed no one is truly pro-abortion, abortion regret does not matter, and the abortion pill is safer than Tylenol.This video dives into a candid and often intense abortion debate, exploring differing views on the value of unborn life and the concept of abortion as health care. We respond to some of the most revealing, frustrating, and widely repeated reactions to recent episodes, then turn to the growing debate over equal protection and whether pregnancy help centers could be affected by mandatory reporting laws.Scott and Marcie discuss:◼ Why abortion regret may be a weaker pro-life argument than many people realize◼ What happens when human value is based on intelligence, ability, or personhood◼ What a new legal memo says about equal protection and pregnancy help centers◼ Whether enforcement concerns are enough to reject equal protection legislation◼ Why one of the hosts says she is slowly moving toward equal protectionEQUAL PROTECTION MEMORANDUM: https://faa.app.box.com/v/PHC-reporting Follow The Dear Jane Podcast:Website - https://dearjane.orgInstagram - https://instagram.com/dearjanepodcastFacebook - https://facebook.com/dearjanepodcast
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She Had an Abortion. Should She Have Been Held Liable? | Part 2
4w ago00:48:42Tap to summarizeBreanne Houston had an abortion at eighteen. Today she sits on the other side of the room, helping women in the exact moment she once lived. And she holds a view most people don't expect from someone with her story. She believes women who get abortions should be held liable.In Part 2 of our equal protection series, Breanne joins Marcie and Scott to make her case, from the terminology people get wrong, to the line between pressure and coercion, to what it would actually mean to treat abortion the way we treat any other taking of life. It's an honest, uncomfortable, real-world conversation about one of the most divisive questions inside the pro-life movement, told by someone who has lived both sides of it.ABOUT THE GUESTBreanne Houston helps lead Alliance Family Services and is launching a new pro-life clinic in Lenoir City, Tennessee, serving women facing unexpected pregnancies with free ultrasounds, abortion pill reversal, and long-term support. https://www.alliancefamilyservices.org/WHAT WE GET INTOWhat "equal protection" really means, and why the words matterThe difference between pressure and coercionHow prosecuting women would affect pregnancy centers and abortion pill reversal.Whether it would drive abortion further into the dark, or stop itThe committee room moment that crystallized all of it for Breanne
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She Regrets Her Abortion. But Is Prosecuting Women Really the Answer? | Part 1
May 2100:42:29Tap to summarizeShe's been through it herself and she doesn't believe women should be prosecuted for abortion. In this episode of Dear Jane, post-abortive advocate Victoria Robinson sits down with Scott and Marcie to debate why she believes criminalizing women misses the deeper realities behind abortion decisions. Drawing from her own story and years of working with post-abortive women, Victoria unpacks the role of coercion, shame, guilt, and accountability in the abortion debate.In this episode:-Why Victoria opposes criminalizing women for abortion-What coercion really looks like behind abortion decisions-How guilt shapes the experience of post-abortive women-Whether criminalization would actually protect preborn children🎙️ Guest: Victoria Robinson — post-abortive advocate and spokesperson for women navigating life after abortion📌 This is Part 1 of 2. Next week, hear the other side: post-abortive leader Breanne Houston explains why she now believes criminalization IS necessary to protect preborn children. Subscribe so you don't miss it.🎧 Listen to Dear Jane wherever you get your podcasts.📩 Have a story to share? Reach out at https://dearjane.org/
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They’re Born Alive: The Dark Reality Doctors Say Is Growing After Dobbs
May 1400:29:00Tap to summarizeWhat happens to infants who survive abortions? Is infanticide happening in America — and why is nobody talking about it?Olivia Summer, Senior Litigation Counsel with the ACLJ, exposes the legal loopholes, redefined language, and blocked investigations that critics argue allow born-alive infants to die without consequence.⚠️ To be clear: Infanticide is illegal in all 50 states. This episode examines whether legal changes are creating dangerous gaps that allow born-alive infants to die without investigation or consequence.In this episode:• What "infanticide" actually means and what it doesn't• The difference between "comfort care" and lifesaving medical care for abortion survivors• How legal language around "perinatal" death is being rewritten• Why investigations into infant deaths are being blocked• The rise of unsupervised abortion pill use and its deadly consequences• What happens to babies who are born alive after failed abortions👇 ResourcesWebsite: American Center for Law and JusticeYouTube: youtube.com/@OfficialACLJ Instagram: instagram.com/acljofficial Facebook: facebook.com/theACLJX: x.com/ACLJ🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications!
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New DOJ Findings, Rising Euthanasia Cases, and You Won't Believe How Pro-Lifers are Being Targeted
May 700:29:27Tap to summarizeThis week’s headlines are hard to ignore.A newly released DOJ report is raising serious questions about how the FACE Act was used and whether pro-life Americans were unfairly targeted. At the same time, troubling stories out of Canada show patients being encouraged toward euthanasia, even before receiving a full diagnosis.Also, during a recent congressional hearing, one simple question about abortion stopped the conversation cold.Scott and Marcie walk through these stories, what is being said, what is not, and why it all matters right now.Subscribe to Dear Jane for weekly conversations you will not hear anywhere else.
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Women Are Left Alone After Abortion… Until Pro-Lifers Show Up to Care
Apr 3000:30:55Tap to summarizeWomen are facing abortion alone now more than ever. Today on Dear Jane, Scott and Marcy sit down with Jessica Sifuentes, CEO of Southwest Coalition for Life, to unpack C.A.R.E. Kits, a frontline response for women who have already taken the abortion pill and are left to face the physical and emotional aftermath on their own. Jessica speaks to the reality of at-home abortion, the risks of the abortion pill, abortion pill reversal, and why these kits are sparking debate within the pro-life movement.
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What Do Americans Really Think About Abortion A Look at the Latest Data
Apr 2300:26:02Tap to summarizeThe ongoing abortion debate often overlooks the surprising statistics of over a million abortions annually, a fact many Americans are unaware of. This discussion highlights the importance of the pro-life movement in advocating for women's health and bringing these critical numbers to light. It's vital for us to address these issues within the broader context of health care and us news.
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Can a Father’s Presence Be the Difference Between Life and Abortion
Apr 2300:38:32Tap to summarizeThe untold side of abortion: men’s experiences, their influence, and the weight they carry long after the decision. They also unpack how a man’s presence and support are indispensable to ending abortion. From the quiet hesitations young men wrestle with to a deeper look at what “Biblical masculinity” really means, this conversation challenges cultural narratives and calls men higher. You’ll hear honest insight on responsibility, identity, and a compelling picture of masculinity.
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