Restoration Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “Pro Life”

Is America Really Fighting a “Culture War”?

Hayden Ludwig — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Rod Blagojevich is back in the headlines, claiming newly released FBI records prove he never tried to sell Obama's old Senate seat. What those records actually show is Obama and Rahm Emanuel maneuvering over who would get it—a story the legacy media barely touched at the time.

In this episode of Restoration Spotlight, we're reopening the case with Restoration of America's John Pearman and Dan Curry, who watched it unfold in Illinois, and Restoring America host Grace Reilly. The panel walks through it all—from the federal wiretap that took Blagojevich down, to a Bush DOJ that held its fire on Obama's team, to an Obama DOJ that did the opposite to Trump's in 2016. We're not defending Blagojevich; we're asking why the people around him never paid a price.

The Hyde Amendment has kept federal tax dollars from funding abortion for 50 years and saved an estimated 2.6 million lives, but there's plenty left to fix, from tax-subsidized abortion groups to a deeply divided country and millions of Christians who sit out elections—and our panel breaks it down.

Topics include:

• What newly released FBI records reveal about Obama and Rahm Emanuel

• How the Bush and Obama DOJs handled presidential transitions

• 50 years of the Hyde Amendment and how taxpayers still subsidize abortion

• Gen Z, socialism, and America's deepening political divide

• Why millions of Christians who don't vote could change everything

🔔 Subscribe to Restoration Spotlight for sharp insights, candid analysis, and the stories that matter most, every week
📰 More at www.Restoration-News.com

Frank Pavone Outlines Future of Pro-Life Movement in Post-Roe America

Hayden Ludwig — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500

National Director at Priests for Life Frank Pavone spent years fighting for pro-life causes across the country. He served as a Catholic Priest, been an outspoken advocate for the unborn, and works to educate the public about the dangers of abortion.

The author and commentator is working on a book with fellow pro-life advocate, Dr. Alveda King, entitled “Abortion in Black and White” that is due out in time for the 2024 elections. He has described those who promote abortion as supporting an attack on the “nuclear family,” “humanity” and “Western civilization,” while preaching there can be “no compromise” when it comes to the value of human life.

Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here

Defending the family unit with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse

Hayden Ludwig — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

First Right welcomes Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, founder of the Ruth Institute, an interfaith international coalition to defend the family unit in today’s chaotic society. As elite ideologies continue to damage lives, Dr. Morse has the information and resources you need to defend yourself against attacks on marriage, family, and sexuality.

Listen and learn the truth behind the Left’s twisted morality and get scientific facts to help you stand up for your values.

Learn more about The Ruth Institute here.

Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here

The miraculous story of Mark Houck: pro-life warrior who won against the DOJ

Hayden Ludwig — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400

First Right welcomes Mark Houck, pro-life warrior and founder of The King’s Men. Mark is standing up for pro-life advocates everywhere with his recent victory against the Department of Justice

After federal assault charges stemming from a minor incident after being harassed outside a Philadelphia abortion clinic, Mark was raided by the FBI and threatened with prison. Through the grace of God, he was eventually found innocent by a unanimous jury verdict.

Listen now and hear his amazing story of perseverance in the fight for the sanctity of human life!

Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here

Turning America back to a Culture of Life with Joy Stockbauer of the Center for Human Dignity

Hayden Ludwig — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0500

First Right welcomes Joy Stockbauer, Policy Analyst for the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council. Joy is a young warrior with a lot to share about restoring life, marriage, and religious freedom. Listen to learn more about the Center for Human Dignity including how we can activate young voters, live in a post Roe v. Wade America, and turn our country back to God.

Learn more about Family Research Council here

Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here