Does the Pro-Life Movement Need a Reset? Why the Church Must Lead the Way

After decades of cultural wins and heartbreaking setbacks, many in the pro-life movement are asking the same question: where do we go from here? Despite the overturning of Roe v. Wade, abortion numbers are rising again—driven largely by the abortion pill and a culture that increasingly views abortion as normal, even virtuous. Some say the movement needs a “reset,” but what kind?

In this episode of CareCast, Roland Warren and Vincent DiCaro unpack that very question. Drawing on a recent article titled “Does the Fight to End Abortion Need a Reset?”, they challenge the idea that political strategy alone can bring lasting change. True transformation, they argue, begins when the Church—not the state—leads the way. With biblical clarity and practical insight, they reveal why moving from politics to discipleship could be the key to ending abortion and rebuilding families for generations to come.

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#1 A Reset That Actually Resets

Roland and Vince note that most talk of a “reset” still keeps the pro-life movement trapped in a political playpen—just rearranging the same pieces. Real reset means changing the paradigm altogether: moving from policy battles to heart transformation. The sword of politics can’t bring justice, mercy, or healing—it only “splits the baby.”

#2 The Central Question

Instead of asking how to win politically, Roland suggests a better question: If you could change everything except the fact that she’s pregnant, what would you want for her? The biblical answer is clear—God’s design for family, discipleship, and abundant life. The goal isn’t just saving babies; it’s helping mothers and fathers build families rooted in Christ and the local church.

#3 The Church as the New Headquarters

The real “reset,” Roland says, is exchanging the political podium for the pulpit. When ministry leads and politics follows, life flourishes. They highlight real examples, like First Baptist Orlando—a church that opened a pregnancy center on its campus and now sees hundreds of families choosing life, marriage, and discipleship. It’s the pro-life movement, reimagined as a Pro Abundant Life mission led by the Church.

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