Podcasts about Abortion

Is abortion ever justified? Although the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling has been overturned, abortion remains widespread, and debate continues—particularly over whether there are circumstances in which abortion might be considered justifiable.Drawing from Scripture and Christian ethics, Dr. Bernard addresses common objections often raised in public discussion, including cases involving rape, incest, and situations where the life of the mother is at risk. He explains the biblical principles Christians should consider when thinking about and discussing abortion, emphasizing both moral clarity and compassion.This episode is part of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, a podcast in which Dr. Bernard answers questions about the Bible, Christian living, and current events from a biblical perspective.Visit PentecostalPublishing.com to shop Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works. Enter promo code DKB10 at checkout to save 10 percent on your order.If you enjoy this podcast, leave a five-star rating and a review on iTunes or your preferred podcast platform. We also appreciate it when you share Apostolic Life in the 21st Century with family and friends.

Abortion has become another form of birth control, but the Bible is very clear on its stance about life and innocent blood. No matter what choices and mistakes we have made in the past, God offers us abundant life in Him and we can accept His forgiveness, mercy and grace, but first we must accept the truth of our sin.

Dr. Wheeler, a former practitioner of second trimester abortions, shares her transformative journey toward becoming a pro-life advocate. She describes a pivotal moment when she became acutely aware of the moral implications of her actions, and how this led her to cease performing abortions. She shares about the cultural influences that shaped her views on feminism and reproductive rights before returning to the Christian faith later in life. Dr. Wheeler recounts her conversations with patients and peers on both sides of the abortion debate, aiming to introduce new perspectives compassionately. She also highlights her efforts in pro-life advocacy, while encouraging others to engage in compassionate, informed discourse. When you give to Focus on the Family’s Option Ultrasound program, you’ll provide training and equipment to introduce a mother to her baby through an ultrasound! This moving experience saves lives and stops abortion. Learn about Focus on the Family's pro-life ministry. Rebekah Buell Hagan shares her powerful story of pursuing a chemically-induced abortion and then experiencing a change of heart which led to saving her baby's life. Dr. Bill Lile, a pro-life OB/GYN, explains how the abortion pill works, how its effects may be reversed, and how this option is being provided to women and teen girls who have second thoughts about having an abortion. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. Focus on the Family's staff of licensed, professional counselors can help you bring healing and restoration to your family with Christian perspectives you can trust. SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE! Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/371 In Christian schools, we tend to assume everyone is on the same page about abortion, but recent surveys indicate this is not the case. Shockingly, in a recent Ohio election, 30% of Christian school graduates voted for abortion, revealing a deep failure to clearly teach and form a biblical worldview on this critical issue. In this episode, Linda and Troy McIntosh (OCEN) confront why we're falling short in this important area and how we can boldly, faithfully, and compassionately reclaim our responsibility to teach the truth. It is time to correct the course and equip students to stand firmly on a biblical foundation. 00:00 Understanding the Abortion Debate in Christian Education 02:32 The Ohio Abortion Ballot Measure and Its Implications 06:15 Key Findings from the Study on Christian School Graduates 12:23 Building a Pro-Life Ethic in Christian Schools 18:54 Practical Steps for Educators to Promote Pro-Life Values Resources/Links Mentioned: Center for Christian Virtue: https://www.CCV.org/ Hartshorn: https://hartshorn.ocen.org/ Ruah Woods: https://www.ruahwoodsinstitute.org/ Teach 4 the Heart +: https://teach4theheart.com/plus

The reasons why women seek abortion have not changed, but society and culture have, according to Emily Berning, president and co-founder of Let Them Live.   Pro-abortion groups like Planned Parenthood use flashy, professional, and sometimes seductive social graphics and short-form videos to target young women across social media with a pro-abortion messages. If the pro-life movement is going to capture the attention of the next generation, then they must employ a similar strategy, according to Berning.   Today, 76% of Gen Z believes abortion should be legal in almost all cases, according to Pew Research, proving the goal to instill a culture of life in America has yet to be reached.   While the demand for abortion remains, Berning and her team at Let Them Live are filling a practical need for moms considering abortion. The nonprofit, first founded in 2019, provides practical financial support to women considering an abortion.   Let Them Live will, for example, pay an expectant mother's rent for a year or will take on the woman's car payment or utility bill while she works to find a job that allows her to be a mother and provider for her child.   Just last year, the group celebrated 1,000 babies saved from abortion.   Berning joins “Problematic Women” to share about the work of Let Them Live and discuss how the next generation views the fight for the unborn. Connect with our hosts on socials! Elise McCue X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=EliseMcCue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisemccueofficial/ Virginia Allen: X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=Virginia_Allen5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginiaallenofficial/ Follow Let Them Live: https://letthemlive.org/ https://www.instagram.com/letthemliveorg/ https://x.com/LetThemLiveOrg https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC236b1WW7VGl22kcFoaVbWQ https://www.facebook.com/LetThemLiveOrg/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

* Human Services: Find out if the new inverted food pyramid is for you! And as a bonus discover what a "human service" is from Fred Williams and Doug McBurney, (or ask your mom).   * Pyramid of Silliness: Hear how the karens & the communists had already infiltrated the American Government Schools long before the USDA officially adopted the laughable idea of a "food pyramid" to tell kids what to eat, (instead of their mom).   * Big, Great Health Care? Should Donald Trump be replacing Obamacare with bigger, greater (government administered) healthcare? Or would we all be better off just talking to our mom...

Ciji Graham, a 34-year-old mother in North Carolina, died waiting for an abortion after being denied a standard, life-saving heart procedure because she was pregnant.

The Lafayette Police Department announced Thursday night that five people were arrested in connection to the shooting of a Tippecanoe County judge and his wife. The FBI is now investigating the death of former Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. An anti-abortion group is asking the Indiana Supreme Court to step into a fight over abortion records. Lawmakers approved a bill tightening enforcement around medical abortions, it targets people providing illegal abortions in - and out - of the state. Visitors to Indiana's state parks contribute a lot to the local economy every summer. State lawmakers are pushing a bill to convince the Chicago Bears to relocate to Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the annual anti-abortion March for Life.

New abortion restrictions target in-state and out-of-state providers and add reporting requirements for doctors. Indiana students join national walkouts to protest the Trump Administration's first full year in power. Lawmakers once again take up efforts to dissolve or combine some smaller township governments. Host Jill Sheridan is joined by Republican Mike O'Brien, Democrat Robin Winston, Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle, and Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers to debate and discuss some of this week's top stories.

Pro-life activist David Bereit shares an unforgettable story of the power of prayer in a deconsecrated church that had been used as an abortion facility. You can save a mother and her baby from the tragedy of abortion with your generous and compassionate gift now. Your immediate action will help connect expectant mothers with the resources and encouragement they need to choose life! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Questions Covered: 01:55 – Is the unborn child a human being? 14:10 – Pregnant women need support from a committed man. 17:10 – Abortion solves problems for men who want to behave badly. 29:45 – When life begins 46:21 – The Pope Francis pro-life position

Hour 3 for 1/22/26 Drew welcomes Kathy Berkes and Dr. Bob Tiballi to discuss healing after abortion (1:00). Topics: Project Rachel and Kathy's story (5:59), praying for women who had abortions (16:55), Dr. Tiballi's story (22:29), post-abortive suffering (31:44), caller: I had an abortion years ago (36:29), and caller: I was raped, and this man took my virginity (43:01). Link: https://rachelsvineyardrockford.org/

Hour 1 for 1/22/26 Drew welcomes Lauren Eden, a wife, mother, and survivor of abortion to tell her story (11:30). Then, Kathryn Jean Lopez covers her recent articles about the pro-life movement and its relationship to the GOP (30:48). Caller: I have issue with the Dems (41:24), and caller: I don't think Trump is pro-life. Links: https://abortionsurvivors.org/ x.com/@kathrynlopez https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/01/let-the-pro-life-movement-declare-independence/ Https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/i-might-skip-jd-vance-at-the-march-for-life-rally/

Friends of the Rosary,Today, January 22, in all the dioceses of the U.S., the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children is celebrated.We pray for the complete legal restoration of the right to life. Abortion is a sinful violation of the dignity of the human person.During the liturgical celebration of Mass, we give thanks to God for the gift of human life.Through the mystery of the incarnation, Christ Jesus confirmed the dignity of the body and the soul which constitute the human being, wrote Pope Benedict XVI.“It is only in the mystery of the incarnate Word that the mystery of man truly becomes clear.” (Gaudium et Spes).God created man in his image and likeness, and by becoming one of us, made it possible for us to become “sons of the Father,” and “sharers in the divine nature.”The dignity of each creature is elevated into a broader horizon of life.It's the boundless and incomprehensible love of God for the human being.“Human life is a manifestation of God in the world, a sign of his presence, a trace of his glory,” writes Benedict XVI.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠January 22, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Overturning Roe unleashed a wave of urgent threats to abortion and bodily autonomy, fueled by overt white supremacy, racial and anti-immigrant hatred, and support for traditional gender roles and sexual identities. But the resistance is fierce, led by a new generation of activists of color dedicated to building an inclusive movement. In Abortion and Reproductive Justice: An Essential Guide for Resistance, widely recognized movement leaders Marlene Gerber Fried and Loretta J. Ross provide a history of abortion politics through a reproductive justice framework that centers those most vulnerable.The book emphasizes that the right to have and raise children is as important for reproductive choice as the right not to. This critical approach—originating in Black feminism—provides grounding for radical abortion advocacy. Calling on us to join in, the book highlights abortion stories from individuals and organizations who are putting this analysis into action on the front lines, in the United States and beyond. By linking abortion rights to broader social justice initiatives, including Black Lives Matter, immigrant and refugee rights, disability justice, and LGBTQ+ rights, the authors expand the conversation at a critical moment. Our guest is: Dr. Marlene Gerber Fried, who is professor emerita at Hampshire College. Her scholarship and teaching focuses on abortion rights and access, reproductive and sexual rights and health, and legal theory. Her honors include the Felicia Stewart Advocacy Award, and the Warrior Women Award from SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective. Our guest is: Dr. Loretta J. Ross, who is an activist, public intellectual, and Associate Professor of the Study of Women & Gender at Smith College. Her co-authored books include Calling In, Abortion and Reproductive Justice, and Women Who Change the World. She has also published numerous articles and book chapters. Find more here: Loretta Ross Papers. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is an academic writing coach and editor. She is the creator and producer of the Academic Life podcast, and writes the show's newsletter at ChristinaGessler.Substack.com. Playlist for listeners: The Turnaway Study You're Doing It Wrong Womanist Bioethics How to Organize Inclusive Events and Conferences How We Show Up Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You help support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Please join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

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Overturning Roe unleashed a wave of urgent threats to abortion and bodily autonomy, fueled by overt white supremacy, racial and anti-immigrant hatred, and support for traditional gender roles and sexual identities. But the resistance is fierce, led by a new generation of activists of color dedicated to building an inclusive movement. In Abortion and Reproductive Justice: An Essential Guide for Resistance, widely recognized movement leaders Marlene Gerber Fried and Loretta J. Ross provide a history of abortion politics through a reproductive justice framework that centers those most vulnerable.The book emphasizes that the right to have and raise children is as important for reproductive choice as the right not to. This critical approach—originating in Black feminism—provides grounding for radical abortion advocacy. Calling on us to join in, the book highlights abortion stories from individuals and organizations who are putting this analysis into action on the front lines, in the United States and beyond. By linking abortion rights to broader social justice initiatives, including Black Lives Matter, immigrant and refugee rights, disability justice, and LGBTQ+ rights, the authors expand the conversation at a critical moment. Our guest is: Dr. Marlene Gerber Fried, who is professor emerita at Hampshire College. Her scholarship and teaching focuses on abortion rights and access, reproductive and sexual rights and health, and legal theory. Her honors include the Felicia Stewart Advocacy Award, and the Warrior Women Award from SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective. Our guest is: Dr. Loretta J. Ross, who is an activist, public intellectual, and Associate Professor of the Study of Women & Gender at Smith College. Her co-authored books include Calling In, Abortion and Reproductive Justice, and Women Who Change the World. She has also published numerous articles and book chapters. Find more here: Loretta Ross Papers. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is an academic writing coach and editor. She is the creator and producer of the Academic Life podcast, and writes the show's newsletter at ChristinaGessler.Substack.com. Playlist for listeners: The Turnaway Study You're Doing It Wrong Womanist Bioethics How to Organize Inclusive Events and Conferences How We Show Up Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You help support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Please join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Pamela Denise Long is seeking the Republican nomination in Illinois' U.S. Senate race. She discusses her nuanced perspectives on many topics including abortion rights, healthcare for transgender people, and high income taxes for Illinoisans. The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio talk show, connecting Illinois and bringing you the news, culture, and stories that matter to the 21st state. Have thoughts on the show or one of our episodes, or want to share an idea for something we should talk about? Send us an email: talk@21stshow.org. If you'd like to have your say as we're planning conversations, join our texting group! Just send the word "TALK" to (217) 803-0730. Subscribe to our podcast and hear our latest conversations. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PT6pb0... Find past segments, links to our social media and more at our website: 21stshow.org.

Join us on Texas Values Report with special guest Michelle Evans, Williamson County GOP Chair and guest host Jonathan Covey, Policy Director for Texas Values, as they discuss new pro-life laws in Texas. Governor Greg Abbott signs HB 7 banning chemical abortions in Texas https://txvalues.org/breaking-governor-abbott-signs-law-to-stop-illegal-trafficking-of-abortion-drugs-in-texas/ Governor Greg Abbott signs SB 33 Banning Taxpayer Dollars for Abortion Logistics https://txvalues.org/breaking-governor-abbott-signs-law-banning-taxpayer-dollars-for-abortion-logistics/ Watch SB 33 bill signing ceremony with Governor Greg Abbott https://youtu.be/xWXepYZboH0 Join us at Texas Values Reception after the Texas Rally for Life on Saturday, January 24 from 3-5pm https://www.facebook.com/share/1AbLujdXqo/ (stay tuned for updates pending weather conditions) Join Williamson County GOP at the Golden Age Gala this Saturday at 6pm. https://www.facebook.com/share/17sX583job/ 2026 Primary Elections are right around the corner (Election Day: March 3). Get your free voter's guide today! http://freevotersguide.com Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to donate.txvalues.org/GivetoTexasValues

“Why don't you care about the abortion that's happening in your own community?” “You talk about lynching and slavery but abortion takes more black lives every day” (sigh) If you've ever heard (or said) statements like these, this episode is for you. Jemar and Tyler are back to tackle the elephant in the room. Tune in for a candid conversation on the history of abortion views in the American church, the problems with the church's approach to the conversation, and what a prophetic imagination ultimately looks like. This is not for the faint of heart (Y'all know how we do at Pass the Mic), but we hope it challenges you to move beyond the caricatures you've heard to a more consistent public witness. Original Publish date: 2019-04-01 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision to legalize abortion-on-demand sparked nationwide tensions that continue to this day. In the decades since that ruling, abortion opponents and proponents have descended on the Capitol each year for marches and protests. But this story didn’t begin with the Supreme Court in the 1970s; arguments about abortion have been a part of American history since the 17th century. So how did we get here? Join us this hour as we discuss the long cultural history of this pressing issue from 1652 to today, focusing on the street-level activities of those drawn into the battles willingly or unwillingly.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does the Bible really stay silent on abortion and “consensual” same-sex relationships, or are we watching Scripture get twisted in real time? In this LIVE FREE special reaction episode, Pastor Josh reacts to Texas State Rep. James Talarico and breaks down the viral claims, the word-games behind them, and what the Bible actually says about life in the womb, sexual ethics, justice, and the role of government vs. the Church. You'll also hear Josh's framework for engaging people who are sincerely confused vs. those intentionally deceiving believers—and why Christians can't afford to be naive right now. You'll learn: - Why “Jesus never talked about it” is a weak argument (and what Jesus did affirm) - The Bible's case for life in the womb (Psalm 139, Exodus 21, John the Baptist's response to Jesus) - Why Romans 1 directly contradicts the “only abusive relationships” loophole - The difference between Christian conservatives and conservative Christians - Why “feeding the hungry” doesn't automatically equal “government redistribution” - The biblical definition of justice (equal weights and measures) vs. progressive “justice” (equal outcomes for groups) - What Galatians 3 (“neither male nor female”) actually means—and what it doesn't - Why these “pastor-politician” clips go viral (and what Scripture warns us about)

Welcome to “The Magazine,” our mini-pod, which gives a peek into Ms. magazine's forthcoming and current issues. In this episode, take a glimpse inside our Winter 2026 issue, which delves into the promise and potential of the abortion medication Mifepristone—which has been shown to treat a striking range of diseases and conditions including fibroids, breast cancer, depression, endometriosis and more. Also in the Winter issue: Jess Michaels on surviving Epstein, the Iceland “Women's Strike” turns 50, and more. Get the magazine delivered right to your mailbox!Joining us to discuss is our very special guest: Kathy Spillar is the executive director and a founder of the Feminist Majority Foundation, a national organization working for women's equality, empowerment and non-violence, and the publisher of Ms. since 2001. She has been a driving force in executing the organizations' diverse programs securing women's rights both domestically and globally since its inception in 1987. She is also the executive editor of Ms. where she oversees editorial content and the Ms. in the Classroom program, and editor and contributor to 50 Years of Ms: The Best of the Pathfinding Magazine that Ignited a Revolution.Check out this episode's landing page at MsMagazine.com for a full transcript, links to articles referenced in this episode, further reading and ways to take action.Support the show

Today we *finally* got to talk about sharing your story and what to learn from how Brooklyn Beckham shared his. Through this pop culture door we also got to talk about -forgiveness, unconditional love, and resentment - the millennial/boomer no contact movement - purpose vs. floating - identity politics - no contact - perfectionism - boomeritis - sharing your story- Brooklyn Beckham Human DesignAnd then we answered a ton of questions on boundaries, business, and money. Enjoy

In this episode, we discuss how Israel has become the judge & jury for speech laws in America. We also discuss "The Real Holocaust," preview the Charlie Kirk episode, and much more!Website: thefacthunter.comSubStack: https://thefacthunter.substack.comMoloch's Modern Children:https://theamericancitadel.com/2019/03/23/molochs-modern-children/

"It's interesting how relevant these conversations remain today." - Jennie WetterJoin 80s TV Ladies hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson with guest Jennie Wetter, director of the RePros Fight Back Initiative at the Population Institute, as they explore the groundbreaking two-part 'Maude' episodes addressing abortion - Maude's Dilemma, Part 1 and 2.They discuss the historical context of reproductive rights in America, the impact of the Roe v. Wade decision, and the portrayal of women's healthcare on television before and after its airing. The episode dives into the relevance of these discussions in today's political climate, offering insights on supporting reproductive rights. Featuring reflections on impactful pop culture moments, this conversation underscores how far we've come and the battles still ahead.AUDIOOGRAPHYFind RePROs Fight Back Podcast at Reprosfightback.com   - FInd them on major podcast platforms and socials under "RePROs Fight Back"Find Shout Your Abortion at ShoutYourAbortion.comSupport Abortion Funds at abortionfunds.orgNeed an abortion? Go to AbortionFinder.org or Ineedana.comAbortion pills by mail: PlanCpills.orgLawyering for Reproductive Justice at ifwhenhow.orgDonate to TRR Foundation (started by our own Melissa!) Select RePROs Fight Back  episodes on Later Abortions:Access to Later Abortion Will Always Be NeededEverything You Need to Know about Abortion Later in PregnancyWatch Maude for free at Tubi TV. Purchase Maude on DVD via Shout Factory, now Gruv.comOr at Ebay.  SPECIAL 8TL PROMO DEALSGet awesome sheets and pajamas at COZY EARTH.Click through from this page, the discount should automatically apply. If not, use the promo code: 80STVLADIES. Happy Shopping!JANUARY 8TL DEALS BLOCK:Get your 80s TV Ladies deals and discounts:Cozy Earth bamboo sheets and pjs (41% Off)Old Glory iconic music, movies, TV and sports shirts (15% Off)

Abigail Morris is about to host the 2026 AVN Awards—and she's fucking terrified. She's nervous on podcasts, nervous in porn scenes, nervous in social situations… and then she turns around and does it all anyway. That panic-to-power switch is the heart of this episode. Well, that and the Thanos & Gamora porn parody that would snap the internet in half (see what I did there?).We get into what it's like being a Brazzers Contract Star, how she taps into real pleasure on camera (“genital drunk” is her term), what's going down on her OnlyFans, and where she likes the cumshot: Is she a creampie girl? A facial girl? Both? Abigail talks her first blowbang, first gangbang, and first anal. We also go in depth on her Marvel cosplay/parody idea, what the hell happened to porn parodies, and what she's got coming next. Trust me, you should be excited. Collect up your Infinity Stones and enjoy EP 209: "Panic Mode" with Abigail Morris. Watch the video version of the show on YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIuCkOl_XummXVdu1t3XOuQFollow Abigail MorrisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abigaiil.morris (@abigaiil.morris)Follow the showInstagram: https://instagram.com/sexparty.fm (@sexparty.fm)Twitter: https://twitter.com/sexpartyfm (@sexpartyfm)Follow Dustin Instagram: https://instagram.com/dustin.rybka (@dustin.rybka)Twitter: https://twitter.com/dustinrybka (@dustinrybka)Sex Party with Dustin Rybka

Jamie Bryan Hall of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Democrat Witness Lies About The Abortion Pill's Dangerous Side Effects/a> Ethics and Public Policy CenterThe post A Recent US Senate Hearing on the Chemical Abortion Drugs – Jamie Bryan Hall, 1/20/26 (0202) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

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Abortion is the most controversial topic in the world…so it's not surprising that it inspires anger on both sides of the issue. Even though 40 Days for Life is peaceful, prayerful, and law-abiding, sometimes the horror of abortion can make us angry. Is it wrong to get angry? And how do we handle anger? We address those questions on this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast.

On Hope After Silence, host Jerry Featherby welcomes Father Paul Sullins, senior research associate at the Ruth Institute and retired sociology professor, for an in-depth conversation on the long-term emotional effects of abortion. Drawing from his landmark study, Persistent Emotional Distress After Abortion in the United States, Father Sullins explains why emotional pain—including grief, regret, and trauma—often does not fade with time, even decades later. Together, Jerry and Father Sullins discuss why post-abortion distress is frequently underreported, how flawed research has minimized women's lived experiences, and why authentic healing requires truth, compassion, and faith-based support. The episode closes with a powerful message of hope, emphasizing God's mercy, forgiveness, and the possibility of deep healing after silence.

"The Dangers of Forfeiting Your Own Advantages"Genesis 25:19-34The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, GodPastor Nate ClarkeJanuary 18, 2026Join us February 1st for the GRAND OPENING of our new church building Sunday services start at 9am & 11am7339 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville VAHow should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwAVirginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8SERMON NOTES:- Genesis 25:19-34- The Dangers of Forfeiting Your Own Advantages- Genesis 25:21- Genesis 25:22-23- ESAU:    - “hairy / rough”    - A man of the woods    - Preferred by his father, Isaac    - Worldly, flesh, no spiritual desire- JACOB:    - “Heel / one who grasps”    - A man of the home    - Preferred by his mother, Rebekah    - Chosen by God, divine promise (Romans 8)- Birthright:    - A double portion of property / wealth (material)    - Head of family line, patriarch     - Spiritual head of family, priests - Beware of your tendency to be like Esau- Hebrews 12:14-17- Those who follow Esau:    - Are in a spiritual line without a spiritual desire    - Have a celebratory emphasis on inferior things       - Genesis 25:28    - Allow their flesh to blind them of realities      - Genesis 25:32a    - Make natural excuses for spiritual circumstances      - Genesis 25:31-33- Esau forfeits spiritual things for material things- Esau forfeits eternal things for temporary things- Genesis 25:34- Ephesians 1:3 Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Mechanicsville outside Richmond in Central Virginia.STAY CONNECTEDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/Website: https://oasischurch.online

State attorneys will take center stage this week in a trial that could reshape Missouri's abortion regulations. Witnesses are expected to include doctors who view the state's TRAP laws as protective, rather than restrictive. This follows a week where Planned Parenthood leaders testified that the state is imposing standards that are impossible to meet.

Hard truths can heal or harm depending on how we carry them. We take a clear-eyed look at abortion as sin while refusing to flatten people into labels, and we explore how Christians can hold conviction and compassion in the same hand without compromising either. With Pastors Bob Fleischmann and Jeff Samelson joining Christa Potratz, we ground the value of unborn life in Scripture, unpack why “abortion is murder” oversimplifies real circumstances, and consider degrees of culpability—from abortion providers and advocates to coerced decisions, misinformation, and fear.Across the conversation, we trace the web of related sins often wrapped around abortion: idolatry that elevates career or convenience, pride and rebellion against God's authority, despair and unbelief that forget God's provision, and sexual sin that ignores His design. We also confront our own omissions as a community when we fail to defend the vulnerable or to offer practical support. Speaking truth matters, but truth delivered without love becomes noise. We talk about the difference between being technically right and relationally faithful, using the biblical call to “speak the truth in love” as a guide for tone, timing, and patience.Then we get practical. What does mercy look like on the ground so that abortion becomes the least desired choice? We outline tangible steps: listening before lecturing, pairing law with gospel, building networks for housing, child care, counseling, and financial help, and being a church that walks the extra mile. Humility leads the way—none of us stands on higher ground, and all of us live by grace. If you're ready to move beyond slogans toward a witness that changes minds and carries burdens, this conversation is for you.If this resonates, subscribe and share the episode with a friend. Leave a review to help others find the show, and tell us how your community is pairing conviction with compassion.Support the showThe ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/

The outcome of a trial over Missouri's abortion laws could have ripple impacts far beyond the state, where the judge is weighing the constitutionality of abortion restrictions. If more abortion clinics are opened in Missouri, that could cut down travel times for those who need care in the Gulf South and go out of state. Anna Spoerre has been covering this case for the Missouri Independent. She joins us for more.Louisiana's petrochemical industry is growing. One of the newest proposed projects is a hydrogen plant in Ascension Parish. And it's being pitched as a clean, low-pollution facility. But, as the coastal desk's Eva Tesfaye reports, some parents are concerned it could put their children at risk. Mardi Gras season is officially underway, and parades would be nothing without flambeaux carriers — the people who carry giant fiery torches — adding light and spectacle to the marches. There was a time when this job was even more essential, back before floats had electricity of their own. But when flambeaux carriers went on strike in the 1940s, demanding a pay raise for their hot, grueling work, Mardi Gras parades rolled in the dark. —Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

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Stefan Molyneux digs into what he calls "Gene Wars," looking at how r and K selection strategies in reproduction shape human societies. He describes r-selected types as those that reproduce quickly with little effort put into raising the young, while K-selected ones focus on having fewer kids but investing more in them. Molyneux ties this to modern problems like abortion and spending habits, suggesting these strategies affect how people view duties to others and keeping systems steady. He wraps up by urging people to pay more attention to these biological factors when dealing with today's issues.GET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

It's Monday, January 19th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Inside Southeast Asia's expanding Islamization In one part of Southeast Asia, angry mobs constantly threaten a congregation with physical violence to try to prevent the Christians from worshipping Jesus. In yet another area, a young Christian female student fends off Muslim men relentlessly pressuring her into marriage, resulting in her forced conversion to Islam. These are real-life situations that countless Christians face daily across Southeast Asia as they live in Muslim-majority nations, reports International Christian Concern. Islam has a strong presence and history in Asia, with 1.3 billion Muslims across the region and 242 million followers in Southeast Asia alone.  More than 60% of the world's Muslims live in Asia. US kills Al-Qaeda leader linked to deadly ISIS attack on US troops U.S. Central Command, known as CENTCOM, announced on Friday a deadly strike on a leader affiliated with Al-Qaeda in northeast Syria, reports The Epoch Times. The man had direct ties to an ISIS attack that killed two American service members and an interpreter on December 13, 2025, according to a Saturday CENTCOM post on X. CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper said, “The death of a terrorist operative, linked to the deaths of three Americans, demonstrates our resolve in pursuing terrorists who attack our forces. There is no safe place for those who conduct, plot, or inspire attacks on American citizens and our warfighters. We will find you.” Argentinian President Javier Milei defends unborn babies The abortion wars in Argentina are ongoing, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Javier Milei, who was elected president of Argentina in December 2023, ran on a staunchly pro-life platform. During his campaign, he promised to repeal Argentina's pro-abortion law, which passed narrowly in December 2020, and allows a mother to have her unborn baby killed up until 14 weeks of gestation. In a 2023 interview, Milei said, “It is true that women have the right to their own bodies. But the child in a woman's body is not her body. … That makes abortion a murder, enabled and aggravated by a power imbalance against a child that has no way to defend itself. … Life is a continuum with two quantum leaps – birth and death. Any interruption in the interim is murder.” In Psalm 139:13, King David told God, “For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb.” To his credit, Argentinian President Milei has halted the national distribution of abortion kill pills, canceling the planned distribution of over 100,000 doses. Abortion groups claim that these barriers likely account for the drop in the Argentinian abortion rate from 107,500 in 2023 to 79,186 in 2024. Senator to leftist obstetrician: “Can men get pregnant?” In a January 14th hearing on Abortion Kill Pill safety before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri could not get a straight answer from Dr. Nisha Verma, a board member of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, about basic biological reality. Listen. HAWLEY: “Dr. Verma, do you think that men can get pregnant?” VERMA: “I'm not really sure what the goal of the question is.” HAWLEY: “The goal is just to establish a biological reality. You just said a moment ago that ‘science and evidence should control, not politics.' So, let's just test that proposition. Can men get pregnant?” VERMA: “I take care of people with many identities, but …” HAWLEY: “Can men get pregnant?” VERMA: “I take care of many women that can get pregnant. I do take care of people that don't identify as women that…” HAWLEY: “Can men get pregnant?” VERMA: “Again, as I'm saying …” HAWLEY: “Let me just remind you what you testified to a moment ago. ‘Science and evidence should control, not politics.' Can men get pregnant? You're a doctor.” VERMA: “I totally agree that science and evidence should guide medicine.” HAWLEY: “Do science and evidence tell us that men can get pregnant? Biological men, can they get pregnant?” VERMA: “I also think yes/no questions like this are a political tool.” HAWLEY: “No, yes/no questions are about the truth, doctor. Let's not make a mockery of this proceeding. This is about science and evidence, and I'm asking you. “The United States Supreme Court just heard arguments yesterday at great length on this question. This is not a hypothetical question. This is not theoretical. It affects real people in their real lives. And you're here as an expert, called by the other side, as an expert. You're a doctor, and you follow the science and the evidence. So, I just want to know, based on the science, can men get pregnant? That's a ‘yes or no' question. It really is, I think.” VERMA: “I think you're trying to reduce the complexity of a lot.” HAWLEY: “I'm not. It's not complex. I'm trying to get to an answer, and I'm trying to test, frankly, your veracity as a medical professional and as a scientist. Can men get pregnant?” VERMA: “I think you're also conflating male and female.” HAWLEY: “This is extraordinary. No, I'm not conflating male with female. They're two different things. There's biological men and there's biological women. And I want to know, can men get pregnant?” VERMA: “What you are talking about is biological.” HAWLEY: “I'm not going to answer my question.” VERMA: “biological males….” HAWLEY: “This isn't hard, doctor. Can men get pregnant? Yes or No?” Instead of answering Senator Hawley's very simple question, Dr. Verma continued to play games and sidestep a direct answer. VERMA: “I would be more than happy to have a conversation with you that is not coming from a place of trying to be polarized and pushing…” HAWLEY: “I'm not trying to be polarizing. I'm trying to ask. I think it is extraordinary that we are here in a hearing about science and about women. And for the record, it's women who get pregnant, not men. “Science shows that this abortion drug causes adverse health events in 11% of cases. That's 22 times greater than the FDA label, another fact you haven't acknowledged, and yet you won't even acknowledge the basic reality that biological men don't get pregnant. “There's a difference between biological men and biological women. I don't know how we can take you seriously and your claims to be a person of science, if you won't level with us on this basic issue. I thought we were past all of this, frankly.” Christian publisher Robert Wolgemuth entered Heaven at 77 And finally, the widow of the recently deceased Christian author and publisher Robert Wolgemuth, remembered by ministry leaders as a “legend in Christian publishing,” has revealed additional details about his sudden death, reports the Christian Post. Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, the founder of Revive Our Hearts ministry, who married Wolgemuth in 2015, published a social media post last Thursday, providing additional details about her husband's final days before his death on January 10 at age 77.  She explained, “Early Christmas Eve morning, I took him to the ER, as he was in pain, struggling to breathe. He declined quickly and within a few days was totally unresponsive. On January 10, I returned to our home a widow. That same day, Robert moved to his eternal Home, to find unending joy and rest with Christ.”  Nancy added, “In the midst of tears aplenty, I rejoice in the incredible joy and gift of walking with Robert as his wife for the last ten years.” Evangelist Greg Laurie said, “Robert helped bring about the New Believer's Bible, which has literally touched millions of people around the world, as well as my book Jesus Revolution.  As Robert often said, ‘The anticipation of Heaven changes everything.' May we all live with that anticipation.” No doubt, upon admission to Heaven, Robert Wolgemuth heard the words of Matthew 25:23 from his Savior: “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, January 19th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

The struggle over the legality of abortion has roiled the country for more than fifty years. On one side, the pro-life movement insists that innocent life must be protected by the government and in morality from conception to natural death. On the other, “pro-choice” advocates insist that abortion is medical care and that the decision of whether to terminate a Read More ›

In observation of Sanctity of Life Sunday, Pastor Nicoletti presents a sermon titled “Disability, Abortion, and the Sanctity of All Human Life” and taken from Psalm 127.

Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass on January 18, 2026, at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Readings Is 49:3, 5-6 1 Cor 1:1-3 Jn 1:29-34 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give

This special episode shares Pastor Greg Laurie’s commentary over the years on the truth of God’s Word regarding the topic of abortion. With insight into God’s perspective, he helps the Christian answer: Does life really begin at conception? What biblical support is there for the pro-life argument? Does God forgive those who had abortions? And can Christians ever support abortion? As Sanctity of Human Life Sunday approaches this year, get the biblical take on the topic of abortion. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is not only her own body that a woman is choosing for when she makes a decision to end a life inside of her, but it is also that body of a baby. As Christians, our bodies no longer belong to us anyway, and we are instructed to yield our bodies to God as living sacrifices.

“For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard” (Romans 3:23). But God's grace moves toward sinners. If you have had an abortion or encouraged someone else to do so, then this message is for you! Pastor Chuck Swindoll offers comfort and hope for those facing the regret and shame of their decisions. Take heart! While people still face sin's consequences, God can graciously free them from the bondage of sin's guilt and shame so that they can walk in His mercy and grace.

Join Jim and Greg for the Friday 3 Martini Lunch as they close out the week examining new polling across the Western Hemisphere showing overwhelming approval for the removal of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, California Gov. Gavin Newsom's obscene levels of spending with mostly failure to show for it, and Virginia Democrats taking power and immediately advancing their radical agenda.First, they welcome polling from throughout Latin America showing broad support for Maduro being ousted from power.  In some places, the margin is more than 60 percent and even Mexico, which had the lowest approval for Maduro's ouster, still approved by 12 percent.  But the big question about Venezuela remains - what comes next?Next, they shake their heads as Gov. Newsom submits a nearly $350 billion budget for his final year in office, a massive increase from when he first took office. Jim lists many different economic categories in which California ranks among the worst states despite having so many natural advantages.Finally, Jim and Greg cringe as Virginia Democrats open their legislative session by pushing the radical agenda many feared was coming. At the top of the list is a constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion with no exceptions. They also thank outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin for four years of relative sanity before he leaves office tomorrow and the onslaught of awful legislation ramps up.Please visit our great sponsors:Improve your sleep with Brooklyn Bedding. Go to https://BrooklynBedding.com use promo code 3ML at checkout for 30% off sitewide—exclusive offer, support the show! Leave behind what's weighing you down with BetterHelp.  Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/3MLTake your personal data back with Incogni. Go to https://Incogni.com/3ML to get 60% off an Annual Plan.  New episodes every weekday. 

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses a simple question at a Senate hearing yesterday that revealed the great battle of our age, girls' sports before SCOTUS, the morally evasive language of the LGBTQ revolution, and the deadly lie sold to so-called “transgender youth.”Part I (00:14 – 15:18)“Can Men Get Pregnant?”: One Simple Question at a Senate Hearing Yesterday Revealed the Great Battle of Our Age“Can men get pregnant?” by C-SpanPart II (15:18 – 19:56)SCOTUS Appears Set to Uphold Girls' Sports: SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments on Laws Preventing Biological Men From Competing as WomenLittle v. Hecox by The Supreme Court of the United StatesWest Virginia v. B. P. J. by The Supreme Court of the United StatesSupreme Court appears likely to uphold transgender athlete bans by SCOTUSblog (Amy Howe)Part III (19:56 – 23:53)No, This is Not About “Erasing Trans People”: Detecting the Moral Evasion of LGBTQ LanguageBans of transgender athletes about erasure, not fairness by USA Today (Nancy Armour)Part IV (23:53 – 27:09)This is Heartbreaking: So-Called Transgender Youth Have Been Sold a Deadly LieThe trans youth athletes in the US fighting for their rights: ‘Playing is an act of resistance' by The Guardian (Sam Levin)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.