Caring for Women and Preborn Children Post Dobbs with Dr. Christina Francis
In this episode of Faith in Healthcare, host Dr. Mike Chupp and regular co-host Dr. Brick Lantz sit down with Dr. Christina Francis, OB/GYN hospitalist and CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life OB/GYNs (AAPLOG), for a conversation about the shifting realities of women’s healthcare after Dobbs. Together, they examine how abortion drugs are being used across state lines, the growing importance of conscience protections for OB/GYN residents and trainees, and why accurate, medically grounded language is essential for patient trust and care. Dr. Francis also highlights AAPLOG’s work to educate, equip, and support physicians who are committed to life-affirming medicine in an increasingly complex clinical and legal environment.
If this episode encouraged you, we want to invite you to take one practical step – whether that’s getting informed about what’s happening in your state, adding your voice to advocacy efforts, committing to pray for courage and wisdom for clinicians and policymakers, or joining our community of Christian healthcare professionals at CMDA as we seek to live out our calling together. members.cmda.org
If you’re looking for deeper, practical guidance on these issues, CMDA has several excellent courses available in the Learning Center at cmda.org/learn.
If you’re interested in AAPLOG’s annual conference, taking place the last weekend of February in Seattle, you can find more details here: https://conference.aaplog.org/.
Faith in Healthcare listeners – the Saline Process Witness Training is coming to Fairfield, Connecticut, February 13–14, 2026, and it’s designed for healthcare professionals and students who want to care for patients more holistically. This 10-hour, interactive course equips clinicians to thoughtfully and respectfully engage patients’ spiritual concerns in real clinical settings. Research shows that most patients want their healthcare professionals to acknowledge their spiritual needs, yet many clinicians feel uncertain about how to do that well. Saline Process provides practical tools, guided discussion, and real-world scenarios to help you respond with confidence, compassion, and sensitivity, addressing both physical and spiritual care while honoring professional boundaries. Learn more and register at cmda.org/saline-process.
Registration continues for the 2026 CMDA National Convention, happening April 23–26 in Loveland, Colorado, and now is a great time to secure your spot! Join us for a meaningful time to renew your spirit, recharge your faith, and connect with fellow believers in healthcare. We’re excited to welcome John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center and co-host of Breakpoint Radio, as a featured speaker. Convenient lodging is available at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Conference Center and SpringHill Suites by Marriott, with special CMDA room rates reserved for attendees. Learn more and register today at natcon.cmda.org.
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Meet Our Guest(s):
Dr. Christina Francis is a board-certified OB/GYN who currently works in Fort Wayne, IN as an OB/GYN Hospitalist. Dr. Francis completed medical school at Indiana University and her OB/GYN residency at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, an associate scholar with the Charlotte Lozier Institute, a board member of Indiana Right to Life, and a physician member of the Abortion Pill Reversal Network. As a pro-life speaker, Dr. Francis offers her medical expertise, knowledge of bioethics, and pro-life reasoning both here in the U.S. and around the globe. She has always had a passion for human rights, spending a significant portion of her life in various countries working tirelessly on behalf of women and children. Dr. Francis worked for three years as the only OB/GYN at a mission hospital in rural Kenya, until returning to the US in 2014 to work on behalf of women and children both in the U.S. and internationally who are often victims of the abortion industry. She has written on issues surrounding women’s health and abortion for publications including the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and USA Today.
