What role do men have in creating a culture where women feel supported and families feel equipped to choose life? In this powerful episode of the Help Her Be Brave Podcast, Amy Ford sits down with Sean Corcoran, CEO of Men for Life, to explore the often-missing conversation about men, fatherhood, healing, faith, and the pro-life movement.
Sean shares his deeply personal story of losing his first child to abortion when he was 19 years old. At the time, he was told the experience did not affect him—but the years that followed brought significant struggles, including addiction, homelessness, and a deep sense of powerlessness. During recovery, Sean began to connect the loss of his child with the pain and destructive behaviors he had been carrying, beginning a journey toward healing.
Years later, sharing his story with a group of men led Sean to discover just how many other men were quietly carrying their own experiences with abortion. Several men approached him privately after hearing his testimony and shared that they, too, had lost a child to abortion. For Sean, it became a powerful reminder that men need space for honesty, grace, healing, and restoration—and that their stories matter.
Amy and Sean also discuss why men are an important part of the conversation surrounding unexpected pregnancy and why authentic masculinity should be rooted in protecting, providing, leading, serving, and honoring God. They explore the importance of discipleship, mentoring young men, building character, and helping fathers understand how their presence and support can make a meaningful difference for women and children.
This conversation connects directly to the mission of helping women and families feel supported when an unexpected pregnancy changes everything. No woman should have to navigate an unplanned pregnancy alone. And no man should be left without the guidance, encouragement, and community he needs to step into fatherhood with courage and purpose.
The path toward a culture of life includes women and men choosing courage, compassion, responsibility, and hope. Through faith, support, and authentic community, we can help women feel less alone and encourage men to become the kind of fathers, leaders, and protectors their families need.
The Conversation We've Been Missing: Sean Corcoran on Men's Role in the Pro-Life Movement
Sean Corcoran is the CEO of Men for Life and a retired attorney who lives in Louisiana with his wife, Dr. Michelle Corcoran, and their five children. Drawing from his personal experience of losing his first child to abortion, Sean works to change the culture by restoring biblical masculinity and equipping men to speak boldly and stand confidently for life, family, and faith.
Men for Life works to equip men to become protectors, providers, and leaders and to encourage men to step into the conversation surrounding life, fatherhood, family, and faith.
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