The Ever-Living Podcast

In this episode of the Ever Living Podcast, hosts Xindi and Jason Hennessy welcome Dena Espenscheid, Director of Pro-Life Programs at the Leadership Institute, for an inspiring conversation about advocacy, storytelling, and building a stronger culture of life. Drawing from decades of experience in grassroots organizing, political campaigns, and pro-life leadership, Dena shares how effective storyt...

In this episode of the Ever Living Podcast, hosts Xindi and Jason Hennessy welcome Dena Espenscheid, Director of Pro-Life Programs at the Leadership Institute, for an inspiring conversation about advocacy, storytelling, and building a stronger culture of life. Drawing from decades of experience in grassroots organizing, political campaigns, and pro-life leadership, Dena shares how effective storyt...

What if one simple idea could save hundreds of lives? In this inspiring episode of the Ever Living Podcast, hosts Xindi and Jessica sit down with Monica Kelsey, founder and CEO of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, to discuss the life-saving movement that is transforming infant protection across America. Monica shares her remarkable personal story—from being abandoned as a newborn after her birth mother becam...

What if the biggest breakthroughs in the pro-life movement aren't happening in politics—but in psychology and messaging? In this fascinating episode of the Ever-Living Podcast, hosts Jessica and Cindy sit down with Jeff Pauls, Director of Research for the Vitae Foundation, to explore the groundbreaking research helping pregnancy centers and pro-life advocates save lives across America. Jeff explai...

What happens when the fight for life moves from the legislature into the courtroom? In this episode of the Ever Living Podcast, hosts Jessica and Jason sit down with renowned New Hampshire attorney Michael Tierney to discuss his decades-long work defending the pro-life movement, religious liberty, and constitutional rights. Michael shares his journey from Dartmouth College and University of Notre...

What happens when scientific research becomes political? In this powerful episode of the Ever Living Podcast, hosts Jessica and Jason sit down with Karen Czarnecki, Executive Director of the Charlotte Lozier Institute, to discuss the growing battle over pro-life research, scientific integrity, and policy influence in America. Karen shares her background in politics and public policy, explains the...

What happens when a progressive leftist sees the reality of abortion and decides to fight it from the inside? In this explosive episode of the Ever Living Podcast, hosts Cindy and Jessica sit down with Terrisa Bukovinac — President of Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising (PAAU) — for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the fight for the unborn. Terrisa reveals: How she and Lauren Handy recovered 11...

Buckle up, buttercups! Jason hosts Brandy Meeks from Vitae Foundation.  She arrives with decades of emotional research and zero chill, exposing why “the least of three evils” mindset exists, how baby pictures alone aren’t cutting it anymore, and why telling a scared guy “do whatever you want babe” is the world’s worst pep talk. We’re talking men stepping UP instead of tapping out, pregnancy center...

What happens when a country starts offering death before treatment? In this powerful episode of The Ever-Living Podcast , Xindi and Jason sit down with Amanda Achtman, founder of Dying To Meet You, to unpack the shocking reality of Canada’s expanding euthanasia system known as MAID (“Medical Assistance in Dying”). Amanda explains how Canada became what many now call the “euthanasia capital of the...

What’s really happening behind the headlines—and why does it feel like nobody’s telling the full story? In this episode of The Ever-Living Podcast, Xindi, Jessica, and Jason sit down with Michael Graham, managing editor of New Hampshire Journal, to break down the reality of political media, abortion debates in a post-Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization world, and why persuasion—not outrag...

On this episode of The Ever-Living Podcast, Xindi, Jessica, and Jason sit down with Dr. Christina Francis—practicing OB-GYN and CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists—for a conversation that goes far deeper than headlines. From her unexpected path into women’s healthcare to her time serving in rural Kenya, Dr. Francis shares the moments that shaped her perspect...

On this episode of The Ever-Living Podcast, Jessica and Jason sit down with Ingrid Duran, State Legislative Director for National Right to Life, to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes of pro-life legislation across America. With over 30 years of experience, Ingrid shares how the landscape has shifted dramatically before and after Dobbs, creating two very different realities across the...

On this episode of The Ever-Living Podcast, Xindi and Jason sit down to reflect on Jason’s 20-year journey with New Hampshire Right to Life and what it really takes to build a culture that values life. From grassroots beginnings to legislative wins like the Fetal Life Protection Act, they explore how the pro-life movement has evolved—and why changing hearts and minds matters just as much as changi...

In this episode of The Ever-Living Podcast, the hosts welcome Matt Gozzi, Northeast Campus Formation Coordinator for Students for Life of America, to discuss his work building pro-life communities on college campuses across the region. Matt shares powerful stories of students finding the courage to speak up for their beliefs, how grassroots movements take shape, and why many young people are searc...

In this powerful episode, hosts Xindi and Jessica welcome Melanie Salazar, Executive Director of Pro-Life San Francisco, for a coast-to-coast conversation on standing for life in one of the nation's most challenging environments. Melanie shares her journey from Texas to San Francisco—answering God's call after Roe v. Wade's reversal—to lead and grow a vibrant pro-life community amid UCSF's abortio...

In this episode of The Ever-Living Podcast, Xindi and Jessica sit down with Bill Currier of New Hampshire Right to Life to discuss HB 1416 and the ongoing policy debates surrounding life issues at the state level. Bill breaks down what the legislation means, how advocacy groups work within the political process, and why local engagement plays a critical role in shaping policy. The conversation exp...

On this episode of The Ever-Living Podcast Dr. James Sherley, President and CEO of Asymmetrex, for a fascinating conversation about the future of stem cell science and its impact on medicine. Dr. Sherley explains how breakthrough technologies are transforming the way researchers understand stem cells, disease, and regenerative medicine. They also explore the ethical considerations surrounding biom...

In this episode of The Ever-Living Podcast, hosts Xindi and Jessica sit down with Jessica Keating, Director of the Notre Dame Office of Life and Human Dignity at the McGrath Institute for Church Life. Fresh from her speech at the March for Life in New Hampshire, Jessica explores the deep connections between feminism and pro-life values, challenging the modern perception of them as opposites. They...

In this episode of The Ever-Living Podcast, Jason and Jessica sit down with Gabriel Dionisi for a thoughtful conversation on faith, culture, and living with conviction in a divided world. They explore personal transformation, worldview foundations, and how everyday believers can engage tough topics with clarity and courage. It’s honest, practical, and grounded in the kind of dialogue that pushes y...

Xindi and Jessica sit down with Monica Snyder, Executive Director of Secular Pro-Life, to talk about making the pro-life case without religious arguments. They cover practical conversation strategies, common misconceptions, the post-viability debate, and how persuasion works when the goal is actually changing minds—not scoring points. Thank you for watching The Ever-Living Podcast, a heartfelt spa...

Cindy and Jessica welcome Heather Gardner, Director of 365 Campaigns for 40 Days for Life, to talk about one of the most powerful, peaceful pro-life movements in the world.  Heather shares: • How 40 Days for Life began in College Station, Texas, with one simple 40-day vigil • How it exploded into an international movement that has now reached over 1,000 cities and 70+ countries • The incredible te...

In this heartfelt episode of The Ever-Living Podcast, host Xindi welcomes Jacinta Swope, president of the More Life Club (Students for Life chapter) at Thomas More College in Merrimack, New Hampshire. Jacinta shares her passion for protecting life, reflections from the recent New Hampshire March for Life, and the inspiring poem “Zygote” written by her sister Ruth Swope. Jacinta opens up about grow...

In this episode of The Ever-Living Podcast, hosts Xindi and Jessica welcome Katie Carrasquillo, a senior at Immaculate High School in Danbury, CT, and co-president of its Students for Life chapter. Katie shares her pro-life passion—rooted in her own unexpected birth story and love for children—while highlighting the group’s creative efforts: Blessing Bags with handwritten cards and gifts for moms...

Join hosts Jessica and Jason on The Ever-Living Podcast as they preview the upcoming New Hampshire March for Life with special guests Mark and Roy from the Knights of Columbus. In this episode, they dive into the exciting details of the January event in Concord, NH — including the full schedule starting with a memorial service, Pro-Life Mass, rally at the State House with inspiring speakers (like...

The Ever-Living Podcast: Courage on Campus – Pro-Life Activism in a Challenging SemesterJoin hosts Xindi and Jessica as Jessica, New England Regional Coordinator for Students for Life of America, shares powerful stories from the front lines of campus pro-life work following the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. In this episode, Jessica discusses the heightened tensions on New England campuses...