Author Archive for Valerie Pokorny

Valerie Pokorny grew up in Ohio in a CCL family and was bitten by the Texas bug as a junior at Franciscan University of Steubenville. She now lives in San Antonio with her husband, Steve, and their daughter, Isabella.

The Power of Stories in Teaching NFP

The Power of Stories in Teaching NFP

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After being married for almost two and a half years, I’m not sure men really “get” the power of stories. Perhaps it’s that difference in our brains ­— you know, the women’s-brains-are-like-spaghetti, men’s-brains-are-like-waffles theory. Whatever the cause, all I know is that when my husband has something to report to me, he generally does so […]

Needed: Good Families to Restore Hope

Needed: Good Families to Restore Hope

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Before my husband and I married, I was blessed with the opportunity to live in Austin and work for a leading pro-life lobbying organization. Ironically, one of the biggest benefits of my work was the exposure to the talking points of the abortion-rights camp. You see, I very quickly realized that in order to sustain […]