Abolish Abortion Missouri
FaktaReligion og åndelighetThe Official Podcast for AAMO - dedicated to the complete and total abolition of abortion in Missouri today. Learn More at https://abolishabortionmo.org/
Siste episoder av Abolish Abortion Missouri podcast
- AAMO 41 - Interview with Ben Zeisloft (00:50:01)
We're joined by Ben Zeisloft, author of new book "Forsakers of the Fatherless"
- AAMO 40 - Week 13 Legislative Update (00:20:09)
In this 13th and final Weekly Legislative Update, Adam and Wes bring closure to the session. But with one week left, key action is still needed.HJR 73 still requires a full Senate vote We urge you to act:Ask Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin not to bring HJR 73 to the floor.Ask your senator to oppose HJR 73 if it is brought up for debate.Stay Connected Make sure you’re signed up for email updates at www.abolishabortionmo.com and follow us on Facebook and X for continued updates.Thank you for your involvement and support this session. Now, on to the 104th General Assembly.Next StepsSupport SJR 8Call YOUR senator and ask them to support SJR 8.Use the Senator Lookup tool: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/defaultContact Senator Cindy O'Laughlin (President Pro Tem)Ask her to place SJR 8 on the Senate calendar.Ask her not to bring HJR 73 to the floor.Phone: 573-751-7985Oppose HJR 73Call your senator and ask them to oppose HJR 73Call Senator O'Laughlin and urge her not to advance HJR 73.
- AAMO 39 - Week 12 Legislative Update (00:19:05)
In this 12th Weekly Legislative Update, Adam and Wes share the latest on what happened with HB 1072 and HB 1417. They also remind listeners that there are only two weeks left in the session—and while SJR 8 is still waiting, HJR 73 is moving quickly through the process. Please listen and make those calls!The Next Steps:SJR 8 still needs to be put on the calendarCall YOUR senator and ask them to support SJR 8 and oppose HJR 73 Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/defaultCall President Pro Tem Senator Cindy O'Laughlin and ask her to place SJR 8 on the calendar and to not put HJR 73 on the calendar. 573-751-7985HJR 73 Must Be OpposedCall YOUR senator and ask them to oppose HJR 73.
- AAMO 38 - Week 11 Legislative Update (00:19:07)
Correction: This is Week 11 of the Weekly Legislative Update.Adam and Wes bring you up to speed on the latest in the fight for abolition in Missouri. While SJR 8 is still awaiting placement on the calendar, there’s good news: the Equal Protection bills, HB 1072 and HB 1417, are scheduled for a vote next Tuesday, April 29th. Also, HJR 73 has had its first reading in the Senate and still needs our voices—reach out to your Senators and urge them to reject it. Listen to the episode for all the details.The Next Steps:SJR 8 still needs to be put on the calendarCall YOUR senator and ask them to support SJR 8 and oppose SJR 33 Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/defaultCall President Pro Tem Senator Cindy O'Laughlin and ask her to place SJR 8 on the calendar 573-751-7985HJR 73 Must Be OpposedCall YOUR senator and ask them to oppose HJR 73 as it is the same as SJR 33.HB 1072 and HB 1417 need to be voted “Do Pass”Call all the republican Committee Members to urge them to vote “Do Pass”Rep. Holly Jones (R) 573-751-7535 Committee ChairRep. Tara Peters (R) 573-751-1446Rep. Mike Costlow (R) 573-751-3572Rep. David Dolan (R) 573-751-5471Rep. Jamie Gragg (R) 573-751-2565Rep. Wendy Hausman (R) 573-751-3717Rep. Ann Kelley (R) 573-751-2165Rep. Becky Laubinger (R) 573-751-2317Rep. Cathy Jo Loy (R) 573-751-5458Rep. Melissa Schmidt (R) 573-751-2205Rep. Terri Violet (R) 573-751-2250
- AAMO 37 - Week 10 Legislative Update (00:19:57)
In this fast-paced Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast, , Adam and Wes bring you up to speed on the latest in the fight for abolition in Missouri. With SJR 8 still awaiting placement on the calendar, the focus now shifts to the key issues that need your support—or opposition.They break down the current status of the Equal Protection bills, HB 1072 and HB 1417, which have both been heard and are now awaiting crucial committee votes. Meanwhile, a desperate and iniquitous effort to replace Amendment 3 has taken shape in HJR 73, sponsored by Brian Seitz—now heading to the Senate for debate.These issues need your attention! Stay informed, stay engaged, and let your legislators hear from you.The Next Steps:SJR 8 still needs to be put on the calendarCall YOUR senator and ask them to support SJR 8 and oppose SJR 33 Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/defaultCall President Pro Tem Senator Cindy O'Laughlin and ask her to place SJR 8 on the calendar 573-751-7985HJR 73 Must Be OpposedCall YOUR senator and ask them to oppose HJR 73 as it is the same as SJR 33.HB 1072 and HB 1417 need to be voted “Do Pass”Call YOUR Representitive and ask them to support 1072 and 1417 and . Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/default. This will also show your representative.Call Chairwoman Holly Jones of the Children and Families Committee and ask her to call a vote for HB 1072 and 1417. Her number: 573-751-7535Call Speaker of the House Representative Jonathan Patterson and ask him to assign HJR 9 and HJR 14 to committee. His Number: 573-751-0907
- AAMO 36 - Week 9 Legislative Update (00:24:50)
In this Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast, Adam and Wes discuss the news of the “do pass” vote of the new HJR 54 and the continuing need of support for SJR 8, HB 1072/1417. The Next Steps:SJR 8 needs to be put on the calendarCall YOUR senator and ask them to support SJR 8 and oppose SJR 33 Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/defaultCall President Pro Tem Senator Cindy O'Laughlin and ask her to place SJR 8 on the calendar 573-751-7985HB 1072 and HB 1417 need to be assigned a hearingCall YOUR Representitive and ask them to support 1072 and oppose HJ4 54. Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/default. This will also show your representative.Call Chairwoman Holly Jones of the Children and Families Committee and ask her to assign a hearing for HB1072.573-751-7535Call Speaker of the House Representative Jonathan Patterson and ask him to assign HJR 9 and HJR 14 to committee and oppose HJR 54. 573-751-0907
- AAMO 35 - Week 8 Legislative Update (00:28:34)
The Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast is back after the legislative Spring Break. Adam and Wes discuss the air in the busy Capitol about SJR 8 and SJR 33. They also take a moment to reflect on the AAMO Rally that happened this past Monday. There is also some good news about Justin Sparks’ Equal Protection bill, HB 1072, along with Burt Whaley’s HB 1417. The Next Steps:SJR 8 needs to be put on the calendarCall YOUR senator and ask them to support SJR 8 and oppose SJR 33 Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/defaultCall President Pro Tem Senator Cindy O'Laughlin and ask her to place SJR 8 on the calendar 573-751-7985HB 1072 needs to be assigned a hearingCall YOUR Representitive and ask them to support 1072 and oppose HJ4 54. Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/default. This will also show your representative.Call Chairwoman Holly Jones of the Children and Families Committee and ask her to assign a hearing for HB1072.573-751-7535Call Speaker of the House Representative Jonathan Patterson and ask him to assign HJR 9 and HJR 14 to committee and oppose HJR 54. 573-751-0907
- AAMO34 - Week 7 Legislative Update (00:21:20)
In this Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast, Wes and Adam discuss the news about what isn’t happening. While there may seem to be a lull in the action, that doesn’t mean nothing is happening. We must remain active, especially as we head into the Rally following the Session’s spring break.The Next Step: SJR 8 needs to be put on the calendarCall to ActionCall YOUR senator and ask them to support SJR 8 and oppose SJR 33 Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/defaultCall President Pro Tem Senator Cindy O'Laughlin and ask her to place SJR 8 on the calendar 573-751-7985Call YOUR Representative and continue to ask them to oppose HJR 54 and ask for support on HJR 9, HJR 14, HB 1072.Call Speaker of the House Representative Jonathan Patterson and ask him to assign HJR 9, HJR 14, HB 1072 to committee and oppose HJR 54. 573-751-0907
- AAMO 33 - SJR 8 and SJR 33 Voted "Do Pass" - What Now? (00:14:24)
In this Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast, Wes and Adam get down to the brass tacks of what is now the state of SJR 8 and 33 that both were voted “do pass.”The Next Step: SJR 8 needs to be put on the calendarCall to ActionCall YOUR senator and ask them to support SJR 8 and oppose SJR 33 Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/defaultCall President Pro Tem Senator Cindy O'Laughlin and ask her to place SJR 8 on the calendar 573-751-7985Call YOUR Representative and continue to ask them to oppose HJR 54 and ask for support on HJR 9, HJR 14, HB 1072.Call Speaker of the House Representative Jonathan Patterson and ask him to assign HJR 9, HJR 14, HB 1072 to committee and oppose HJR 54. 573-751-0907
- AAMO 32 - Breakdown After The Hearing for SJR 33 & SJR 8 (00:32:27)
In this Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast, recorded in the evening after the hearing of SJR 33 and SJR 8, Wes provides insight into the room where it happened. SJR 33 appears to be the frontrunner, much like its sibling in the House (HJR 54). However, SJR 8 also seemed to receive strong support during its hearing. Listen to hear more about the day’s events.The Next Step: The Committee VoteCall to ActionContact the following senators and urge them to take action:Sen. Carter – Ask for a committee vote on SJR 8. Constituents should also urge her to vote yes on SJR 8 and oppose SJR 33.573-751-2173Sen. Moon – Call to thank him for this resolution and his fight for Equal Protection.573-751-1480Sen. Nichols – Constituents should urge him to vote yes on SJR 8 and oppose SJR 33.573-751-3074Sen. Hudson – Constituents should ask him to vote yes on SJR 8 and oppose SJR 33.573-751-1882Continue pushing the other bills discussed.Attend the Rescheduled AAMO Rally – Monday, March 24, 1–3 p.m., Capitol Rotunda.
- AAMO 31 - SJR 8 Assigned A Hearing! (00:30:49)
In this Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast, we bring exciting news—SJR 8 has been assigned a hearing date! Thanks to all who contacted Sen. Carter’s office—your efforts made a difference! Listen to the podcast to understand the next steps (briefly listed below) as SJR 8 heads to the Families, Seniors, and Health Committee. This resolution needs your support!HJR 54 remains stalled after its hearing, but its counterpart in the Senate (SJR 33) will be heard in the same hearing as SJR 8. The same steps need to be taken in opposition. Your opposition is needed.A new AAMO Rally date has been set for March 24th, 1–3 PM, in the Capitol Rotunda. Thank you for your patience and grace as we rescheduled due to weather conditions.Wes has some public speaking engagements in the meantime, so if you haven’t already, go to www.abolishabortionmo.com to sign up for email updates.Senate Support/Opposition Instructions:Go to Missouri Senate Witness System. https://www.senate.mo.gov/senatewitnesssystem/Sign up or sign in with your email and password.Click the arrow in the committee box and select “Families, Seniors, and Health Committee.”Click “Find Hearings.”Click SJR 8 (scheduled for 2/26/25 at 8 AM).Fill out the required information, check “Support,” and provide a brief statement on why you support SJR 8.Do the same, but in opposition to, with SJR 33.
- AAMO 30 - Weekly Update and SJR 8 (00:31:18)
Wes and Adam continue to update each week with the latest news from the Capitol.In this Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast, you’ll get the latest on the resolutions and bills we are championing. You'll hear an update on the status change of SJR 8, what needs to be done next, and how to effectively call legislators. You’ll also hear about the importance of Personhood and Equal Protection and get a pointed breakdown of the facts surrounding HJR 54, the House’s compromised bill.We hope to see you at the Rally on the 19th, from 1–3 PM in the Capitol Rotunda. Arrive at 10 AM to join us as we meet with legislators and discuss abolition. Until then:Call Jill Carter’s office TODAY and tell her you want a hearing for SJR 8 scheduled as soon as possible! 1-573-751-2173 email: jill.carter@senate.mo.govYou can also reach out to the Families, Seniors, and Health Committee and ask them to schedule a hearing as well: https://www.senate.mo.gov/Committees/CommitteeDetails/87As always, contact your own legislators and urge them to co-sponsor and support these bills and resolutions!
- AAMO 29 - Weekly Update, and Specifically HJR 54 (00:27:25)
Adam and Wes are here again to keep you updated each week with what's going on in Jeff City.HJR might sound good, but it's really not - Wes explains this episode.
- AAMO 28 - The Podcast is back with weekly updates! (00:28:45)
The AAMO Podcast is back. A once/week update on what's going on in the fight against abortion.Host Adam Cochran, is joined by the President of our board, Wes Scroggins, to look at where we should all be putting our focus and efforts in the coming months.
- AAMO 27 - Amendment 3 IS a "partial-birth abortion" Constitutional Amendment (01:00:04)
Adam Cochrun and Wes Scroggins walk through Amendment 3 in detail, showing why ultimately, all it really does is make partial-birth abortion in Missouri a constitutional "right."Links:To Our Website - https://abolishabortionmo.org/To Amendment 3 - https://www.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/Elections/Petitions/2024-086.pdf(Page 2 is where the specific language is located)
- AAMO 26 - Interview with Abby Johnson (00:37:49)
Violet is joined by Dr Abby Johnson - former Planned Parenthood employee of the year turned abolitionist.
- AAMO 25 - The Rally At The Capitol - Report & Review (00:44:54)
Joshua Jenkins is joined by Drew Koehler to look back at the abolition rally in Jeff City (held on 2/21/24), and to review and recap all that happened, as well as to encourage others to join in next year!
- AAMO 24 - Special Guest Ben Zeisloft (00:38:49)
Joshua Jenkins and Ben Zeisloft from the Republic Sentinel discuss principles of justice and why our laws should provide equal protection to "born" and "preborn" persons.They answer objections to abolition and principled justice, discuss the spiritual (and demonic) influence on the abolitionist fight, and hold out hope through it all.Ben is the editor for the "Republic Sentinel" where he writes and edits news and other media from an explicitly christian worldview. Formerly working for the Daily Wire, he is now at the Sentinel in part to be able to speak more clearly and explicitly about our world from a christian perspective.Upcoming Events:AAMO Rally at the CapitolJoin us for the annual AAMO rally at the State Capitol on Wednesday, February 21.Morning Events Begin at 10:00 amWe will meet in 2nd floor Capitol Rotunda area at 10:00 am. Morning events include:1) Distributing literature to Legislator offices.2) Prayer and other events at the offices of various Legislators.We will break into teams for these morning events. Please attend and help us reach out to the Legislators during these morning hours. If you have questions, please contact us at Abolish Abortion Missouri.Rally begins at 1:00 pm in the Capitol RotundaKeynote Speaker: Jeff Durbin, End Abortion NowLinks:AAMO - https://abolishabortionmo.org/Republic Sentinel - https://republicsentinel.com/
- AAMO 23 - Important Details On 2024 Abolition Rally At The Capitol (00:14:27)
Joshua Jenkins and Wes Scroggins discuss the upcoming abolitionist rally at the capitol building, as well as ways you can get involved and be a help. Details:02/21/24 In the Capitol Rotunda1-3PMJeff Durbin will be the main speakerAnyone willing to do so should show up at 10:30AM that day to help speak with legislators before the rally!
- AAMO 22 - Understanding The Initiative Petition (00:43:26)
Adam Cochrun and Wes Scroggins discuss the initiative petitions currently surrounding the abolition movement in Missouri.
- AAMO 21 - Punishing People Who Murder Children - A Christian Liberty Issue? (00:56:27)
Joshua Jenkins and Adam Cochrun lay out where things are at the beginning of this new year regarding Abolition, the Missouri Baptist Convention, and the fight for abolition specifically among Southern Baptists.
- AAMO 20 - Competing Bills to Abolition in Missouri Congress (00:56:55)
We're joined by Adam "Ray Ray" Cochrun from the "TAG You're It!" Podcast, who is also a member of the AAMO executive board, to discuss the other bills regarding abortion in the Missouri House and Senate.Adam has done the time-consumptive work of going through the various bills in our congress and boiling their main problems down for us.This will be exceptionally helpful for the work of abolition as we need to always know what those who oppose abolition are working toward.
- AAMO 19 - Leading From the Front - Pastoral Leadership and Abolition (00:56:40)
We're joined by Joshua Jenkins, Kevan Myers, and Stephan Albin to discuss what it looks like to lead local churches in the fight for abolition.Our Website:https://abolishabortionmo.org/
- AAMO 18 - Good News For Abolition In Missouri! (00:33:44)
We're joined by Wes Scroggins and Representative Bob Titus to discuss the good news regarding the abolitionists efforts in Missouri. For the first time in any State, we have bills for abolition in both the House and Senate!Our Website - where you can subscribe to our newsletter, and donate to the cause:https://abolishabortionmo.org/Actionable Items for our listeners:1. Continue to call Senator Rowden and ask him to assign SB356 to the "Health and Welfare Committee"- 573-751-39312. Call Speaker of the House Dean Plocker and ask him to assign HB818 to the "Children and Families Committee"- 573-751-15443. Contact Representative Titus and encourage him or ask him any questions you have about how to further get involved- 573-751-3833- Bob.Titus@house.mo.gov4. Please make plans to join us at the Capitol in Jefferson City on Wednesday, February 15th at 1PM for our annual abolitionist rally. Rusty Thomas will be our main speaker.Show Notes:1:35 - Introduction to Representative Titus4:20 - The good news regarding abolition in our State Legislature7:00 - Challenges to getting HB818 passed12:00 - What can others do to help pass both of these bills?16:20 - The current attitude in our Capitol regarding abolition22:00 - How to contact Representative Titus23:28 - How to pray for Representative Titus25:35 - Current actionable items for our fellow abolitionists29:10 - Closing thoughts
- AAMO 17 - Legislating Morality? Why All Law Is Religious (00:38:08)
We're joined by Joshua Jenkins and Kevan Myers to discuss the common refrain that we can't legislate morality. Is it true that our beliefs should have no place in the public square or policy? We say with Paul, God forbid!Our Website:https://abolishabortionmo.org/Please continue to like, subscribe, but most importantly - share this podcast so that we can reach more people with the important message of abolition.