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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

Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
28 min
On this week’s Life on the Line, we sit down with Chris Massaro, Executive Director of Biking for Babies, on the great work they are doing in delivering the Gospel of Life to young people. We will find out how cycling ties into this evangelical work and how a mission that began in 2009 has grown into a nationwide movement that has engaged more than 300 young adults, partnered with over 200 pregnancy centers, and raised nearly $2.5 million to support mothers and families in need. In this episode, we talk about the lived experience of the Gospel of Life among young people and where this growing movement is headed next. Give this one a listen!

Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
27 min
In this week’s episode of Life on the Line, we’re joined by Kim Capista, Executive Director of Annie’s Home, to talk about the beautiful work they’re doing for women facing unexpected pregnancies. At a time when many women feel scared, uncertain, or like they have nowhere to turn, Annie’s Home offers a place of stability, support, and care. They walk alongside mothers and help them build toward a bright future for themselves and their children. In this episode, we discuss the challenges women are facing today and the incredible difference it can make when someone is reminded that they are not alone. Tune in!

Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
27 min
In this week’s episode of Life on the Line, we’re joined by Marlayna Cebenko of Generation Life who shares the powerful work they’re doing to reach young people with a message that cuts through the noise of today’s culture. Through retreats, beach outreach, and conversations on relationships, dignity, and authentic love, Generation Life is connecting with teens and young adults who are tired of hookup culture, heartbreak, and feeling used. In this episode, we discuss why so many young people are responding to the message of chastity and the Gospel of Life, the impact these conversations are having on students across the country, and what happens when young people are reminded of their true worth and purpose. Don’t miss it!

Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
28 min
In this week’s episode of Life on the Line, we’re joined by PLU legal intern Giovanni Ciraulo and Carolyn McDonnell, Litigation Counsel at Americans United for Life, the largest pro-life legal advocacy group in the country. Carolyn is working on the front lines of some of the most important judicial questions in the nation, bringing vast experience in constitutional law, federal litigation, and defending the rights of pregnancy resource centers. With expertise in areas like chemical abortion, conscience rights, and assisted suicide, she helps unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes in the courts and in federal policy. In this episode, we dig into the recent wave of major decisions shaping the post-Dobbs landscape: the wins, the setbacks, and the courtroom battles unfolding right now. Carolyn offers an expert perspective on what these cases mean, what’s coming next, and why it matters. Don’t miss this inside look at the legal fight for life you won’t hear anywhere else.

Jun 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026
27 min
In the broadcast debut of Life on the Line, we feature the great work of the Guiding Star Maternity Home in the Germantown area of Philadelphia. At Guiding Star, expectant mothers get an opportunity to bring their child safely into the world, making the choice for life in a warm, welcoming environment. Guiding Star also offers these moms parenting classes, professional counseling and the life-skills training needed to help them to build a life for themselves and their children. The Pro-life Union operates the Guiding Star program In partnership with Catholic Charities of Philadelphia. In this week’s episode, we talk with Elaina Howard, the Executive Director for Guiding Star, on the wonderful work they do, the challenges they face in this mission and her own personal pro-life journey. Please tune in!
