Is the pro-life movement being led by the wrong voice? In the newest CareCast, Care Net President and CEO Roland Warren and Chief Outreach Officer Vincent DiCaro ask a bold and necessary question: are we letting politics shape our values more than Scripture? When it comes to abortion, too often the podium speaks louder than the pulpit.
In a culture obsessed with political wins, this episode reminds us that not all victories are created equal. The abortion debate is far more than a policy issue—it’s a moral one, rooted in eternal truth. If we want to see lasting change, we need to lead from the pulpit, not just the podium. Listen in and rediscover why the church must take the lead in shaping the future of life.
Listen to CareCast: Podium vs. Pulpit
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Here are a few key takeaways from the newest CareCast.
#1 The Podium Prioritizes Policy, the Pulpit Prioritizes Life
Too often, pro-life advocates lead with statistics, polling data, or political compromise. While these may sway public opinion, they miss the core issue: abortion ends a life made in the image of God. When the podium leads, the conversation is often reduced to what’s politically possible instead of what’s morally right.
Idea: Our biggest problem with the abortion pill is that it kills babies.
#2 You Can’t Compromise on Life
Politics is the art of compromise. But when life is on the line, compromise becomes morally dangerous. The culture may accept “15-week bans” or “exceptions,” but the pulpit reminds us: every child has value from conception—no exceptions, no deals.
Idea: Our political goal can’t be to partially abort a baby. It’s either life or death. Most often, politics tries to split the baby.
#3 Christians Must Lead from the Cross, Not Just the Polls
Care Net’s Pro Abundant Life vision calls Christians to approach abortion with more than outrage or politics. It calls us to discipleship, compassion, and truth. If we only vote pro-life but never live Pro Abundant Life, we miss the heart of the gospel.
Idea: The political narrative leads you to the polls. The abundant life narrative leads you to the cross.
What shapes your view of life: the culture or the cross? Comment below or share how your church is leading the way.