Last week, I had the privilege of watching Rebecca successfully defend her dissertation in front of an audience of peers, supporters, and of course, the committee of expert faculty who came prepared to test her with big, complicated questions. Her committee grilled her for an hour and a half, recessed … Read More
A Personal Note About ERI’s Next Chapter
I have some important news to share, and I want you to hear it directly from me. After 12 years as ERI’s co-founder and President, I am stepping down. My last day will be June 12th. I spent months considering this from every angle and getting advice from my most … Read More
ERI Update – Equipped for Life Academy is Launched!
In this update video, ERI President Josh Brahm announces the recent launch of Equipped for Life Academy, shares details on what comes with it, and pulls the curtain back a little at the technical nightmare that completing the course was. Finally Josh shares about the future of ERI, our 10th … Read More
ERI Update – It’s a Post-Roe World!
Josh Brahm gives an update on what we’ve been working on at ERI, especially as it relates to optimizing the pro-life movement for a post-Roe world. Related Links: ERI LIVE: What Should I Say in a Post-Roe America? https://youtu.be/0eGpYM1I-5Y The Pregnant 10 Year-Old: Thinking Well About This Tragic Story (with … Read More
Responding to 8 Types of Difficult Pro-Lifers (with Monica Snyder & Andrew Kaake – Part 2)
Download MP3 – 1:19:17 Transcript here It’s the question we’re asked more often than any other, and we want to answer it carefully. The question is, “What should I do about the pro-life activist near me who is being difficult? Should I approach them differently than I do my … Read More
ERI LIVE: What Should I Say in a Post-Roe America?
Download MP3 – 2:44:29 The days after Roe v. Wade’s overturning have been riddled with confusion, panic, anger, protests, and misinformation. There has never been a more important time for pro-life advocates to provide clarity, explain what overturning Roe v. Wade really means, and describe how we want to see … Read More
ERI Statement: Should Women Be Prosecuted for Illegal Abortions?
We do not believe that women should be prosecuted for abortion, because the state of public thought about abortion precludes us from assuming women understand what they are doing in an abortion. Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Josh BrahmJosh worked in the pro-life movement starting at age 18. After 12 years … Read More
Dobbs Court Overturns Roe v. Wade: What Now for the Pro-Life Movement?
The Supreme Court has officially ruled, in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, to overrule its holdings in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. States are now free to pass laws banning or restricting abortion for the first time in almost 50 years. Millions of hours of work … Read More
Welcome Joshua Head!
Please help us welcome Joshua Head to the ERI team as our new Video Editor / Coach! After serving as Co-President of the pro-life groups at both Johns Hopkins University and St. Olaf College, Joshua takes great excitement in sharing what he has learned from his experiences and helps current … Read More
Firebombings and Vandalism: Planned Parenthood Must Condemn Jane’s Revenge
Author’s Note – June 29, 2022: I’m happy to report that 53 days after the vandalism began and after multiple tweets from us and others calling for Planned Parenthood to condemn it, they finally did. On June 24, the day that Roe and Casey were overturned and the day that … Read More