The Ever-Living Podcast

Dr. Mary Pearson was born in Schenectady, New York and raised in nearby Clifton Park. Her undergraduate degree in biology is from Union College, Schenectady and her medical degree is from University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, Maine. She served her medical internship in Farrell, Pennsylvania and her medical residency in Erie. Dr. Mary is also a writer and has writte...

Join hosts Jessica and Jason on the Ever Living podcast as they welcome Susan Clifton, Kelly, and Andrea—dedicated team members from Rachel's Vineyard in the Greater Boston/New Hampshire area. In this inspiring episode, Susan shares how she founded the ministry 10 years ago with support from New Hampshire Right to Life and Pennacook Pregnancy Center, filling a vital need for post-abortion healing...

"Kathleen is a registered nurse and is passionate about caring for others, incorporating faith into healthcare, and helping patients from all walks of life to achieve spiritual, medical, and emotional healing. Kathleen heard God’s call to lead the Regina Caeli Clinic mission in November 2023, and hasn’t looked back since! Kathleen lends her expertise to all areas in the clinic and cannot wait to s...

Megan Schmitt is a founding member of the Constitution Party New Hampshire state affiliate which began in 2023. She continues to serve as the state secretary. She is a homeschooling mom of four, with a long background in dance, theater, and history. Originally from Minnesota, Megan moved to Florida, where she became President of a local non-profit organization focusing on helping families in need....

Walter Antal is a dedicated Catholic from New Hampshire, best known as the founder of Hope's Witnesses, a grassroots initiative of personal hope, family-centered faith, and community outreach. Born and raised in the Granite State, Walter's journey into leadership began with his deep-rooted commitment to Catholic teachings, blending rigorous home education for his children with a passion for sharin...

In this uplifting episode of the Ever Living Podcast, hosts Xindi, Jason, and Jessica recap New Hampshire Right to Life’s highly successful annual banquet, which drew a record number of students and honored faithful pro-life leaders. They share powerful stories of life-saving impact—including a trafficking survivor’s testimony from featured speaker Darlene Pawli, a community college student choosi...

Larry Cirignano remains a prominent pro-life advocate and founder of Catholic Vote (later renamed Catholic Citizenship), an organization dedicated to mobilizing Catholic voters on issues like life, marriage, and religious freedom. He has also held leadership roles in groups such as Catholic Families for America and Young Catholic Leaders, focusing on advancing Catholic values in public policy. His...

In this episode, Xindi and Jessica welcome Joanna Courter, the Northeast Field Representative for the Leadership Institute. Joanna shares her journey from being a student leader with Students for Life at the University of New Hampshire to her current role, where she empowers college students through training, resources, and activism to advocate for conservative values and pro-life causes. The disc...

Join Jessica and Jason on The Ever Living Podcast—your weekly space for stories, voices, and inspiration in building a culture of life in New England and beyond! We welcome Steven H. Aden, the powerhouse General Counsel of Americans United for Life (AUL), the original national pro-life legal advocacy group founded in 1971. With over 30 years in conservative legal work and a decade dedicated to the...

Darlene was not raised in a typical home environment, dealing with various struggles at a young age. She became a target of human sex trafficking at 14 years old, leading into a tragic journey for several years. With the help of valiant pro-life individuals, Darlene regained her freedom and safety. Throughout her life after trafficking, she joined several pro-life ministries. She spoke to several...

Chelsea Derks has devoted over ten years to serving communities in Connecticut and Massachusetts through diverse roles, including Certified Nursing Assistant, Nanny, Therapeutic Educator, Residential Counselor for Youth Group Homes, and Manager for DMH/DSS residential group homes. Fueled by a heartfelt passion for supporting others, Chelsea finds purpose in providing compassionate care to those in...

Jamie Bryan Hall, a Harvard-educated statistician with a BA cum laude in applied mathematics and an MA in statistics, is the Director of Data Analysis at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Previously a Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation and Senior Policy Analyst, he served in the George W. Bush Administration, including at the CIA, National Security Council, and Council of Economic Advis...

Tom Harvey is a dedicated pro-life attorney and the Chairman of the Massachusetts Alliance to Stop Taxpayer Funded Abortions. A longtime advocate for the unborn, he has been a key figure in efforts to end public funding of abortions in Massachusetts, which has been mandated since the 1981 Moe v. Hanley Supreme Judicial Court decision. Harvey has organized multiple initiative petitions to amend the...

In this episode of the Ever Living Podcast, hosts Xindi and Jessica welcome Mike Younus, the Executive Director of Options for Women, a pregnancy resource center in Rochester, New Hampshire. Mike discusses the center's 41-year history, its recent move from Dover to Rochester, and its mission to provide free medical services like pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and limited STD testing, alongside supp...

“Eric Scheidler is a second generation pro-life activist, the oldest of Joe and Ann Scheidler’s children. He was only 6 years old when his parents first got involved in the pro-life movement, shortly before the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling that stripped unborn children of their legal right to life in 1973. Eric grew up attending protests and rallies, leafleting neighborhoods and talking about...

“Eric Scheidler is a second generation pro-life activist, the oldest of Joe and Ann Scheidler’s children. He was only 6 years old when his parents first got involved in the pro-life movement, shortly before the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling that stripped unborn children of their legal right to life in 1973. Eric grew up attending protests and rallies, leafleting neighborhoods and talking about...

Mike McClellan is the Executive Director of Maine Right to Life (MRTL), a state affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee, dedicated to advocating for the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. McClellan actively engages in legislative advocacy, testifying on bills such as LD 253, LD 682, LD 886, LD 887, LD 1007, and LD 1154 before the Maine Judiciary Committee to promote...

Lori Safford is a resilient widow from New Hampshire, dedicated to raising her children, who live with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. With unwavering strength, she balances caregiving, advocacy, and fostering hope for her family. Both Ben and Sam take part in her advocacy for the sanctity of all life.  Lori is an active member of her local community, supporting DMD awareness and research efforts to...

Mark Messier is the State Deputy for the New Hampshire Knights of Columbus. Alongside his wife Darlene, Mark leads the New Hampshire State Council, focusing on growing the organization’s jurisdiction and guiding Catholic men and their families toward faith and community service. Through charitable outreach and Faith in Action programs, he promotes the core values of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and...

Tara Bishop, with over 25 years in nonprofit and corporate marketing communications, serves as the Communications Director for the Diocese of Manchester. Starting with internships at PR firms and the Archdiocese of Boston during her Boston College years (BA in Communications, minor in Irish Studies), she worked in PR and nonprofit marketing before freelancing for 14 years, crafting campaigns in he...

Myrna Maloney Flynn is the President and CEO of Massachusetts Citizens for Life, a role she has held since at least 2019. A skilled communications practitioner, she has leadership experience in marketing, broadcasting, account management, teaching, and higher education. Flynn earned a B.A. in mass communications and political science from Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, an M.A.T. in English from...

Chris Ager, a West Point graduate and former U.S. Army helicopter pilot, served as New Hampshire Republican Party chairman from January 2023 to early 2025. A resident of Amherst and program director at BAE Systems, Ager has held roles like Hillsborough County GOP chairman and Republican National Committeeman, leveraging his organizational and fundraising skills to bolster the party’s infrastructur...

Jor-El Godsey serves as President of Heartbeat International. He leads a staff dedicated to equipping, empowering, and encouraging the thousands of leaders and developing leaders of Heartbeat’s affiliated pregnancy help centers, maternity homes, and adoption services, in the U.S. and on every inhabited continent. He oversees Heartbeat’s core mission to be the leadership supply line for the growing...

Robert (Bob) Dunn is the Director of Public Policy for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester, a role he began in August 2019. With a law degree from Georgetown University, Bob advocates for human dignity and educates New Hampshire Catholics on public policy. Previously, he spent 19 years at Devine Millimet, representing clients like the diocese and Catholic Medical Center, and served as Assista...

Lindsay A. Hyvonen, a committed pro-life advocate from Auburn, New Hampshire, is a key figure at Real Options, where she champions the sanctity of life. Through her work, Lindsay supports women facing unplanned pregnancies by offering resources, counseling, and compassionate alternatives to abortion. Her faith-driven approach emphasizes informed choices and community support, making her a respecte...