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Life on the Line with Chris Pushaw
"Life on the Line" covers the week in the pro-life world in the Delaware Valley. It weaves in news, events and prayer to capture the pulse of the Culture of Life in Philadelphia. We also feature guests from over 25 related organizations to give an informed and comprehensive picture of where things stand in terms of neonatal care, support, and counseling, public advocacy and educational outreach. We welcome guests from all backgrounds and political perspectives for the purpose of reasoned and respectful debate on what is admittedly the "third rail" of American cultural discourse.
Christopher Pushaw serves as the President of the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia. Prior to that he ran the primary campaign for Mark Houck in the First Congressional District of Pennsylvania. Chris comes to the Pro-Life Union with an extensive background in pro-life and legal advocacy. He had served as Executive Director and General Counsel for the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, the largest of its kind in the Commonwealth and the official state affiliate for the National Right to Life Committee. In that capacity, he coordinated legislative and educational outreach with respect to pro-life issues as well as grassroots activity throughout the state. Chris got started in area pro-life outreach as a volunteer speaker for and later President of Pennsylvanians for Human Life, using his legal background to trace the genesis of Roe and its legal, ethical and cultural ramifications in schools throughout the Delaware Valley. He also represented children in Family Court in Philadelphia through the Child Advocacy clinic and was involved in the Big Brothers program.
Chris has been a practicing “Philadelphia Lawyer” for twenty-five years. Chris earned his undergraduate degree at The Catholic University of America, a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin (where he attended a talk given by Sarah Weddington, the lawyer who represented “Jane Roe”) and finally Yale Law School, where he wrote a major research paper on genetic screening and partial birth abortion.
Episodes

Jul 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026
56 min
Behind every woman overcoming hardship is a story of hope, perseverance, and someone who believed in her. In our latest episode of Life on the Line, Jill Page Goss, Founder of Every Good Gift, joins Lise Moser and Greg Billings to discuss how their ministry is helping women break the cycle of poverty through the love of Christ, meaningful work, and supportive relationships. Hear what they've learned from walking alongside women every day - and why their approach is making a difference.

Jul 24, 2026
Jul 24, 2026
55 min
The pro-life movement didn’t begin in the modern era – it has deep biblical and historical roots. In this episode of Life on the Line, Pastor John Brown, author of Lilies That Fester and Christine Gordon, Director of Berks Pro-Life join returning guest Pastor David Whitney, of the Institute on the Constitution, to discuss the Church’s enduring witness to the sanctity of human life. If you’ve ever been told the Bible doesn’t address abortion, this episode is for you.

Jul 17, 2026
Jul 17, 2026
55 min
In the latest episode of Life on the Line, we meet a new generation that’s refusing to sit on the sidelines. Julia Sadik gives us an inside look at how Students for Life is training young people to knock on doors, engage their communities, connect women with life-affirming resources, and courageously live out the Gospel of Life. Don’t miss this conversation. You’ll come away encouraged by what God is doing through today’s pro-life leaders.

Jul 10, 2026
Jul 10, 2026
56 min
“There are no fetuses. There are only human beings.” That’s the challenge attorney and columnist Christine Flowers brings to this week’s episode of Life on the Line. Christine explains why a truly pro-life worldview doesn’t stop with one issue. It has to shape the way we see every person we encounter. It’s a conversation that will leave you thinking long after it ends.

Jun 26, 2026
Jun 26, 2026
27 min
In this week’s episode of Life on the Line, we ask a question at the heart of our nation's 250th anniversary: Where do our rights really come from? Kim Kennedy, Founder of MTC Speakers, joins Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor with the Institute on the Constitution, to discuss why America's founding begins with one simple truth: our rights come from God, not government. Together, we explore what that means, the proper role of civil government, and why these foundational principles are just as relevant today as they were 250 years ago. Before we celebrate America's birthday, it's worth remembering what gave it life in the first place.

Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
28 min
We’re excited to welcome Mark Houck, Co-Founder and President of The King’s Men, to Life on the Line this week. For decades, Mark has stood on the front lines of the pro-life movement – sidewalk counseling outside abortion facilities, speaking to thousands about authentic masculinity, and helping men and women find healing through Christ. In this episode, he reflects on the challenges and sacrifices that come with public witness, including the federal prosecution that made national headlines and the faith that sustained him through the trial. We also discuss his congressional run, and his call to live the Gospel of Life not just in words, but in action. Mark’s journey challenges all of us to consider what it really means to defend life when the cost becomes personal.

Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
28 min
In this week’s episode of Life on the Line, we’re talking about a struggle many families face but few people discuss openly. Dr. Anne DeSantis, Executive Director of the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation, joins us to share how the ministry provides free pastoral care for individuals experiencing separation, divorce, custody disputes, and other difficult family situations. We discuss the challenges many people are navigating today, the role faith can play in difficult seasons, the Foundation’s upcoming pilgrimage celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday and much more. For anyone carrying the weight of family struggles, this episode is for you.

Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
28 min
In this week’s episode of Life on the Line, we sit down with Melissa Aguilera, Executive Director of Magnolia Women’s Center, whose journey from abortion to healing has become the foundation of a powerful ministry serving women and families in Northeast Philadelphia. After experiencing two abortions herself, Melissa encountered God’s mercy and felt called to help others facing the same difficult circumstances. Today, Magnolia Women’s Center supports women encountering unplanned pregnancies in a community surrounded by abortion facilities. In this episode, we talk about Melissa’s personal story, what God is doing through Magnolia, and why the call to defend life is not simply a political issue, but a deeply human and spiritual one. Listen to her story now.
