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Samantha Stephenson

Samantha Stephenson is a Catholic wife and homeschooling mother of four, host of the "Brave New Us" podcast, and author of "Reclaiming Motherhood from a Culture Gone Mad" and the "Mama Prays" Devotional. Stephenson is the author of “Reclaiming Motherhood from a Culture Gone Mad” (OSV, $18.95).

What Catholics need to know about designer babies and genetic editing

October 1, 2024
By Samantha Stephenson
OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News

How are Catholics to navigate the murky waters of genetic manipulation? Some of its potential uses are laudable, while others such as “designer babies,” have harrowing consequences.

Why OTC birth control pill is dangerous to women and girls

July 22, 2023
By Samantha Stephenson
OSV News
Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life

Hormonal contraceptives do not belong on drug counter shelves.

So, what’s the problem with postmortem conception?

February 16, 2023
By Samantha Stephenson
OSV News
Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life

It is incumbent upon us as God’s sons and daughters to choose to abstain from the exercise of such power, to leave this fruit untouched so that we might better see and understand the authentic life of love and joy God has created for us to live.

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