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For years, the pro-life conversation has centered on one urgent goal: saving unborn lives. But what if that focus—while essential—isn’t enough to actually solve the problem? In this episode of CareCast, Roland Warren and Vincent DiCaro challenge a common assumption: that addressing issues like fatherhood, marriage, and discipleship somehow distracts from saving babies. Instead, they make the case that these aren’t “extra” issues at all—they are the strategy. When you ask a deeper question—what would we want for a woman facing an unplanned pregnancy if we could change everything but the fact that she’s pregnant—you begin to see a fuller picture emerge. This conversation unpacks why: Saving a baby is the starting point, not the finish line Strong families are essential to breaking the cycle of abortion The gospel is the only answer to the deeper, spiritual realities behind abortion decisions If the goal is not just to save a life, but to build a life that lasts, it requires more than information or policy—i

Does focusing on fatherhood, marriage, and discipleship distract from the goal of saving unborn lives? In this episode of CareCast, Roland Warren and Vincent DiCaro explain why the answer is no—and why those issues may actually be central to ending abortion. They challenge the idea that saving a baby is the full solution. Instead, they argue that if we want to save this baby and future babies, we also need to think about the father, the family, and the transforming power of the gospel. Some women face abortion because support is missing. Others are shaped by a worldview that places self above all else. Both realities require more than a slogan—they require a Pro Abundant Life response. This episode explores why real change means more than a decision in the moment. It means building families, making disciples, and creating the kind of support that helps life flourish long after birth. Find more details at https://care-net.org/abundant-life-blog/other-issues-distract-from-saving-unborn-lives/

In this episode of CareCast, Roland Warren and Vincent DiCaro unpack Care Net’s newly released Community Savings Report and reveal a story that often goes unnoticed. The data shows more than impact—it shows transformation. In just one year, Care Net’s network of pregnancy centers delivered over $143 million in free services to nearly half a million women and men, strengthening families, reducing strain on local social services, and quietly helping entire communities flourish. But the conversation goes deeper than the numbers. Roland and Vince contrast two models of care: • A transactional approach that addresses crisis but often leads to burnout • A transformational Pro-Abundant Life approach rooted in relationship, discipleship, and long-term support They also highlight why partnership with the local church is the missing link in many pro-life efforts—and how integration into spiritual community breaks cycles of crisis for good.

Many Americans identify as pro-life—yet support policies that still allow most abortions to continue. What happened? In this CareCast episode, Care Net President & CEO Roland Warren and Chief Outreach Officer Vincent DiCaro unpack new data revealing a growing disconnect between the pro-life label and biblical conviction. When abortion is framed primarily as a political issue, definitions shift. But when life is rooted in the image of God, the standard does not move. This conversation challenges the church to step back into its role—not as a political echo, but as a moral and spiritual leader—offering a Pro Abundant Life vision grounded in Scripture, compassion, and discipleship.

Does the pro-life movement need a reset? In this episode of CareCast, Roland Warren and Vincent DiCaro take a hard look at where the pro-life movement stands today—and where it needs to go next. Despite the overturning of Roe v. Wade, abortions are rising again, driven by the abortion pill and a culture that treats abortion as normal. Roland and Vince explore why lasting change won’t come from politics alone. True transformation starts when the Church leads the way—helping families, discipling parents, and living out God’s design for abundant life. Hear how churches like First Baptist Orlando are showing what this reset looks like: saving lives, strengthening marriages, and making disciples under one roof. Want to bring this vision to your church? Learn more about Making Life Disciples —Care Net’s church-based program that equips believers to compassionately serve women and men facing pregnancy decisions. When ministry leads and politics follows, life flourishes.

A new University of Virginia study led by Brad Wilcox confirms what decades of data—and God’s design—already show: children flourish when fathers are engaged and married to moms. But as CareCast hosts Roland Warren and Vincent DiCaro explain, the implications go far beyond family health. Care Net and Lifeway Research revealed that the most influential voice in a woman’s pregnancy decision is the man involved. That means today’s “boy crisis” isn’t just cultural—it’s a life issue. When boys grow up without strong male role models, they often become men who feel unprepared or unwilling to lead, love, and stay. In this episode, Roland and Vince connect the dots between fatherhood, marriage, and the pro-life movement—showing why mentoring boys is good, but married fatherhood is essential. Listen now and discover how the pro-life movement can move beyond saving babies to raising godly men who shape families and communities for generations.

What does “cool” have to do with abortion? More than you think. In this episode, Roland Warren and Vince DiCaro unpack a recent study that defined six traits our culture calls cool—extroverted, hedonistic, powerful, adventurous, open, and autonomous—and ask a daring question: is the public case for abortion just another expression of those same values? From ad campaigns to celebrity activism, Roland and Vince trace how “cool” thinking drives today’s abortion narratives—and then contrast it with the holiness of Christ: sacrifice over self-preservation, humility over control, and compassion over convenience. This isn’t just about style; it’s about worldview. Discover how “cool” leads to self-focus, while holiness leads to abundant life.

In this special episode recorded live at Care Net’s 2025 National Conference, Roland Warren sits down with Sylvia Slifko, founder of ICU Mobile, to share how one prayer and one old RV became a nationwide ministry reaching women where they are. Earlier this year, ICU Mobile officially became a ministry division of Care Net—uniting to bring compassion, care, and the gospel of life directly to women and families in need. Hear Sylvia’s inspiring story of faith, innovation, and obedience as she reflects on: • How ICU Mobile began as a simple “God idea” born from prayer • The power of meeting women where they are—on the street, in their neighborhoods, and beyond • The heart behind their mission: for those not yet born, and those not yet born again

Former Care Net president Melinda Delahoyde joins Roland Warren to reflect on 50 years of life and legacy—from Care Net’s founding in the 1970s to today’s 1,200+ centers. Hear how God used conviction, compassion, and faithfulness to build a national movement for life.

Recorded live at Care Net’s 2025 National Conference in Charlotte, NC, this special episode features Elisa Childers—author, musician, apologist, and host of the Elisa Childers Podcast. Before delivering her keynote, Elisa sat down with Care Net President & CEO Roland Warren to share her powerful pro-life journey and the heart behind her message. In this conversation, Elisa encourages listeners not to grow weary in three areas: Upholding truth in a culture drifting from biblical foundations Proclaiming the gospel as the only anchor for a lasting pro-life ethic Doing good in the day-to-day, even when results seem hidden Her story and message remind us that the fight for life is not just about a single decision—it’s about truth, gospel hope, and faithful perseverance.

Recorded live at Care Net’s 2025 National Conference in Charlotte, NC, this special CareCast features Dr. Albert Mohler, president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, in conversation with Roland Warren. Just minutes after delivering his keynote, Dr. Mohler joins Roland to unpack why the family is central to the life issue. Together, they trace abortion and related cultural shifts—no-fault divorce, the sexual revolution, and the autonomy push—back to a deeper rebellion against God’s creation order. Their dialogue shows how unraveling one thread weakens the whole fabric, and why starting at the smallest platoon—the family—is key to rebuilding. The episode points beyond “saving the baby” to a fuller vision: discipling mothers, fathers, and children for generations, grounded in the gospel. Listen in for a candid, biblical conversation on how church and family must work together to restore what our culture has torn apart.

Care Net’s Year of Jubilee episode, recorded on site at the 2025 National Conference in Charlotte. President and CEO Roland Warren joins Chief Outreach Officer Vincent DiCaro celebrate five decades of life-saving work and cast vision for the next chapter: an Abundant Life movement that pairs pregnancy centers with local churches to build strong families and make disciples. Highlights: • Jubilee and freedom: Leviticus 25 as a ministry lens • Keeping our first love: Revelation 2 and gospel-anchored compassion • From pro-life to Pro Abundant Life: fatherhood, marriage, church connection • Impact update: 60,000 lives saved last year, 107,000 gospel presentations, 1.1M lives saved since 2008

Episode Summary For the first time, CareCast is also available in video. In this episode, Roland Warren and Vincent DiCaro take on our culture’s “my truth” moment and make the Pro Abundant Life case for something sturdier: objective truth. What happens to conversations about abortion when truth gets personalized—and how can the church respond with grace and clarity? What you’ll hear When truth gets personal, debate turns hostile: If truth is purely individual, disagreement feels like a personal attack. That mindset fuels division and shuts down honest dialogue. Loving our neighbors begins with agreeing there’s a truth outside of us. Why it matters Real love and justice require more than personal preference. This conversation equips pastors, leaders, and church members to speak clearly, listen compassionately, and disciple families well. Hosts Roland Warren, Vincent DiCaro Also available Watch the video edition of this episode on our channels. Join the conversation How have you seen “my truth” shape the a

In the second half of this powerful CareCast conversation, Roland Warren and Vincent DiCaro dive deeper into the Parable of the Good Samaritan and its implications for the pro-life movement today. The message is clear: advocacy alone is not enough. Without the compassion and commitment that come from understanding who our neighbor truly is, even the most well-intentioned laws fall short. It's time for the church to reclaim its voice and mission—not simply to be pro-life, but to live out the abundant life that Christ calls us to.

What if Jesus’s most famous parable about kindness wasn’t just a lesson in compassion—but a roadmap for engaging in the pro-life mission? In part one of this special CareCast episode, Roland Warren and Vincent DiCaro explore how the parable of the Good Samaritan reveals not only who our “neighbor” is, but what it really means to be Pro Abundant Life. Their conversation challenges today’s cultural definitions of compassion and invites believers to step into a broader, deeper vision of love, justice, and care for the vulnerable.

What happens when sorrow and shame are used to justify the killing of the innocent? On a recent CareCast episode, Roland Warren and Vincent DiCaro tackle one of the most troubling statements yet from a prominent Christian leader—one that could reshape the church’s moral compass on life…unless we speak up.

What if saving a baby from abortion was only the beginning of our pro-life work—not the end? In this CareCast episode, Roland Warren and Vincent DiCaro expose a missing link in today’s life movement: the breakdown of marriage and the family. Drawing from a major new study of over five million children, they explore how divorce is not only devastating to children—it’s directly fueling our nation’s abortion crisis.

What if the best a political solution can offer the unborn… is a sword? That’s the sobering insight from a familiar but often overlooked Bible story. In the newest CareCast, Roland Warren and Vince DiCaro explore what King Solomon’s famous judgment reveals about the limits of politics and the power of moral clarity when it comes to defending life.

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.

What if the biggest argument against the abortion pill is the one we rarely lead with? While recent data reveals alarming risks to women’s health—including a serious adverse event rate of over 11 percent—the greatest danger of the abortion pill lies elsewhere. In the latest episode of CareCast, Roland Warren and Vincent DiCaro discuss why the conversation surrounding abortion pills must change and why focusing solely on harm to women could backfire in unexpected ways.