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Either every human being shares an equal right to life, or human value rests on traits — self-awareness, rationality, the ability to feel pain — that none of us possess in equal measure. Oxford philosopher Kate Greasley grants that the unborn are human but denies they are persons, offering one of the most sophisticated cases on the pro-choice side, and Scott Klusendorf shows why her arguments, however winsome, can't deliver the human equality she still wants to keep. Find out how to answer one of the brightest voices on the other side without being intimidated, on this episode of The Case for Life.Be sure to subscribe to PassionLife The Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app so you never miss a single episode.Follow PassionLife on Rumble, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to be kept up to date on everything God is doing through the work of PassionLife.Partner with PassionLife as a donor at https://www.passionlife.org/donate.Send Tiny Baby: https://tinybaby.org

Today we consider the response to pro-life apologist Scott Klusendorf published by the Foundation to Abolish Abortion (FAA), proponents of legislation presented under the rhetoric of "equal protection" for the unborn. Some of FAA leaders want the SBC to take up the issue next week. What wisdom does FAA offer? What do we find of Christ in its counsel?

Today David considers the response to pro-life apologist Scott Klusendorf published by the Foundation to Abolish Abortion (FAA), proponents of legislation presented in multiple states under the rhetoric of "equal protection" for the unborn. Some of FAA leaders want the SBC to take up the issue next week. What wisdom does FAA offer? What do we find of Christ in its counsel?Support the show: https://www.factennessee.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we consider the response to pro-life apologist Scott Klusendorf published by the Foundation to Abolish Abortion (FAA), proponents of legislation presented under the rhetoric of "equal protection" for the unborn. Some of FAA leaders want the SBC to take up the issue next week. What wisdom does FAA offer? What do we find of Christ in its counsel?

How is it that Christ was "MADE unto us" wisdom and how does that affect our understanding of wisdom when it comes to political issues? David uses 17th century theologian John Owen to help us understand the "why" and "how," and then applies that to the published political counsel of long-time pro-life apologist Scott Klusendorf against enacting legislation to indict abortive mothers for felony murder, championed by the Foundation to Abolish Abortion (FAA) and Christian podcaster, Seth Gruber.

How is it that Christ was "MADE unto us wisdom" and how does that affect our understanding of wisdom when it comes to political issues? Today, David uses 17th century theologian John Owen to help us understand the "why" and "how" of wisdom, and then applies that to the published political counsel of long-time pro-life apologist Scott Klusendorf against enacting legislation to indict abortive mothers for felony murder, championed by the Foundation to Abolish Abortion (FAA) and Christian podcaster, Seth Gruber.Support the show: https://www.factennessee.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is it that Christ was "MADE unto us" wisdom and how does that affect our understanding of wisdom when it comes to political issues? David uses 17th century theologian John Owen to help us understand the "why" and "how," and then applies that to the published political counsel of long-time pro-life apologist Scott Klusendorf against enacting legislation to indict abortive mothers for felony murder, championed by the Foundation to Abolish Abortion (FAA) and Christian podcaster, Seth Gruber.

Scott Klusendorf is joined by his producer Adrian Rink to discuss how to navigate conflicts between brothers and avoid the trap of tribalism within the pro-life movement. Not everything is worth fighting over, and learning to distinguish between simple disagreement and necessary division is a vital skill for modern ministry. Learn how you can maintain a God-glorifying focus on rescuing the unborn while treating your fellow laborers with grace and humility on this episode of The Case for Life.Be sure to subscribe to The Case for Life Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app so you never miss a single episode.Follow Scott Klusendorf on Rumble, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to be kept up to date on everything God is doing through my pro-life work.Sign up for Pro-Life 101: 7 Days to Confident Engagement: https://scottklusendorf.com/prolife101/Book me for an event or partner with Life Training Institute as a donor at https://prolifetraining.com.

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Scott Klusendorf is joined by Jonathan Van Maren to defend the argument that leading with legislation to prosecute women for murder is a strategic mistake in today's post-Christian culture,. They push back against critics, warning that an all-or-nothing approach is likely to trigger a massive backlash that results in nothing for the unborn. By drawing on Abraham Lincoln's incremental strategy, the duo emphasizes winning the trench war of social reform through feasible methods that actually reduce the body count. Learn why the pro-life movement must prioritize effective strategy over symbolic defeats to successfully protect the unborn in a hostile culture on this episode of The Case for Life.Be sure to subscribe to The Case for Life Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app so you never miss a single episode.Follow Scott Klusendorf on Rumble, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to be kept up to date on everything God is doing through my pro-life work.Sign up for Pro-Life 101: 7 Days to Confident Engagement: https://scottklusendorf.com/prolife101/Book me for an event or partner with Life Training Institute as a donor at https://prolifetraining.com.

Pro-life luminaries Scott Klusendorf and Seth Gruber find themselves on opposite sides of the "Equal Protection" debate. Their respective arguments (and recent articles) leave us with a lot to consider. Does justice demand that we prosecute mothers for the crime of abortion, or does wisdom demand that we take the victories we can get? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abort73.substack.com

Leslie Segraves joins Scott Klusendorf to reveal how the pro-life message transcends international borders, reaching from American high schools to South Asian communities where the vast majority of global abortions occur. She explains that while cultural expressions differ, the central conflict remains a choice between intrinsic human value based on what we are versus a performance-based view based on what we can do. Learn how to combat these assumptions with a practical method for using science, logic, and philosophy to defend the unborn against today's most common cultural objections on this episode of The Case for Life.Be sure to subscribe to The Case for Life Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app so you never miss a single episode.Follow Scott Klusendorf on Rumble, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to be kept up to date on everything God is doing through my pro-life work.Sign up for Pro-Life 101: 7 Days to Confident Engagement: https://scottklusendorf.com/prolife101/Book me for an event or partner with Life Training Institute as a donor at https://prolifetraining.com.

If someone asked you why you were pro-life, would you have an answer? Scott Klusendorf outlines what pro-lifers need to know while speaking out against the practice of abortion.

If someone asked you why you were pro-life, would you have an answer? Scott Klusendorf outlines what pro-lifers need to know while speaking out against the practice of abortion. Find out how to persuasively defend your view on this important issue.

When it comes to the issue of abortion, politicians tend to lose their collective minds by attempting to personalize objective moral facts as if they were choosing a favorite flavor of ice cream. Scott Klusendorf analyzes the strategic blunder of using "personally pro-life" language, a tactic that gives away the farm by shifting the debate from an objective truth claim to a mere subjective preference. Learn why moral claims must remain grounded in objective reality rather than personal sentiments on this episode of The Case for Life.Be sure to subscribe to The Case for Life Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app so you never miss a single episode.Follow Scott Klusendorf on Rumble, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to be kept up to date on everything God is doing through my pro-life work.Sign up for Pro-Life 101: 7 Days to Confident Engagement: https://scottklusendorf.com/prolife101/Book me for an event or partner with Life Training Institute as a donor at https://prolifetraining.com.

Stop being blindsided by complex rhetoric and learn to simplify every objection by slotting it into one of five logical categories. Scott Klusendorf reveals a simple file folder strategy to help you identify fallacies on autopilot and move from a defensive posture into a position of persuasive clarity. Master the art of keeping the main thing the main thing while staying in the driver's seat of every conversation on this episode of The Case for Life.Be sure to subscribe to The Case for Life Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app so you never miss a single episode.Follow Scott Klusendorf on Rumble, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to be kept up to date on everything God is doing through my pro-life work.Sign up for Pro-Life 101: 7 Days to Confident Engagement: https://scottklusendorf.com/prolife101/Book me for an event or partner with Life Training Institute as a donor at https://prolifetraining.com.

Scott Klusendorf analyzes an article that attempts to discredit the pro-life movement by focusing on the motivations of the Roe v. Wade reversal rather than engaging with the moral merits of the issue. Whenever the press attacks the motivations of pro-life advocates they fail to refute the central pro-life claim. Learn how to stay in control of these conversations and expose how the pro-abortion rhetoric rests on the undefended assumption that the unborn are not human.Be sure to subscribe to The Case for Life Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app so you never miss a single episode.Follow Scott Klusendorf on Rumble, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to be kept up to date on everything God is doing through my pro-life work.Sign up for Pro-Life 101: 7 Days to Confident Engagement: https://scottklusendorf.com/prolife101/Book me for an event or partner with Life Training Institute as a donor at https://prolifetraining.com.#life #prolife #abortion #baby #babies #women #shoutyourabortion #prolifeeducation #abortionrights #righttolife #healthcare #babieslivesmatter #abortionishealthcare #plannedparenthood

Greg Cunningham joins Scott Klusendorf to argue that equal protection bills are fundamentally flawed in two ways. First, knowledge of first trimester realities are not widely discussed in our culture today. Second, that the culture is ready for abortion seekers to be pursued with murder charges. The pro-life movement cannot legislate its way out of this crisis but must instead prioritize educating the public through clear imagery that reveals the undeniable humanity of the baby early in pregnancy. Join them to learn how to educate our way out of this crisis!Visit erf.science for the videos Gregg brought to the episode.Search See Baby Grow on your app store to turn your phone into an education tool for life.Be sure to subscribe to The Case for Life Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app so you never miss a single episode.Follow Scott Klusendorf on Rumble, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to be kept up to date on everything God is doing through my pro-life work.Sign up for Pro-Life 101: 7 Days to Confident Engagement: https://scottklusendorf.com/prolife101/Book me for an event or partner with Life Training Institute as a donor at https://prolifetraining.com.#life #prolife #abortion #baby #babies #women #shoutyourabortion #prolifeeducation #abortionrights #righttolife #healthcare #babieslivesmatter #abortionishealthcare #plannedparenthood

To successfully reverse pro-abortion amendments, advocates must move beyond reactive political campaigns and engage in the strategic cultural work of changing minds. Mark Harrington joins Scott Klusendorf to detail the Make Abortion History Project, a data-driven initiative that has successfully flipped thousands of persuadable voters to a pro-life position by focusing on educational outreach. This episode explores how practicing statesmanlike prudence and focusing on the movable middle can build the necessary foundation for lasting legislative victories.Find out more about the Make Abortion History Project: https://www.createdequal.org/make-abortion-history/ and https://makeabortionhistory.orgBe sure to subscribe to The Case for Life Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app so you never miss a single episode.Follow Scott Klusendorf on Rumble, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to be kept up to date on everything God is doing through my pro-life work.Sign up for Pro-Life 101: 7 Days to Confident Engagement: https://scottklusendorf.com/prolife101/Book me for an event or partner with Life Training Institute as a donor at https://prolifetraining.com.

Megan Almon joins Scott Klusendorf to dissect the progressive "christian" defense of abortion championed by "pastor" Rebecca Todd Peters. They examine how Peters replaces objective biblical truth with standpoint epistemology and reduces morality and ethics to the subjective lived experience. They reiterate that the Christian worldview is not a matter of personal preference but an objective explanation of reality that offers a unique path to hope and healing through the gospel.Use discount code LIFE26 at https://summit.org/klusendorf.Be sure to subscribe to The Case for Life Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app so you never miss a single episode.Follow Scott Klusendorf on Rumble, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to be kept up to date on everything God is doing through my pro-life work.Sign up for Pro-Life 101: 7 Days to Confident Engagement: https://scottklusendorf.com/prolife101/Book me for an event or partner with Life Training Institute as a donor at https://prolifetraining.com.

Segment 1 • Todd reflects on God's kindness in creation, quoting C.S. Lewis on earthly pleasures pointing to greater ones to come. • Ken Ham is a crook? Todd has thoughts. • Cornerstone Conference was a major success—filled with encouragement and fellowship. Segment 2 • Todd and Jimmy compare their conference weekends—Cornerstone and White Harvest. • Scott Klusendorf praised as the best pro-life apologist; Greg Koukl to guest soon. • Darrell Harrison warns against theology that never gets applied; Phil Johnson's return was a blessing. Segment 3 • Parents who feel “ghosted” by their kids are not alone—this is a growing societal trend. • The local church is essential—only place to fully practice the “one anothers.” • Parents can't play Holy Spirit for their kids—must trust God and His means. Segment 4 • The danger of cell phones in shaping kids' views of life and marriage. • OnlyFans reflects a broken sexual culture; many young men still long for marriage. • Practical counsel: start acting like a husband/father now, and look for a biblically grounded wife. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Kerby Anderson hosts today's show. It's a re-airing of two of his “Best Of” shows. His first guest is Scott Klusendorf. They will discuss current social issues & our theology. And Scott will share his new book, “The Case for Life.” Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on Twitter […]

Scott Klusendorf answers three objections to the pro-life stance--women will die from illegal abortions, you shouldn't force your view on others, and pro-lifers should broaden their focus by fighting other social ills. purchase book here I'm Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Christian faith. Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you. Contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

Author, podcaster, and blogger Natasha Crain motivates and equips Christians to defend Christian values despite the hostility of the culture. She shares about the calling of Christians to stand up for the common good in the public square, even when it goes against the cultural understanding of good. Learn how to persevere in the darkness and take action to spread the light of Christ. For a gift of any amount, get a copy of Natasha Crain's When Culture Hates You: Persevering for the Common Good as Christians in a Hostile Public Square. Learn how to respond to the culture as people of God. Focus on the Family’s The Daily Citizen provides a faith-based perspective to counter the mainstream media’s anti-Christian bias. The publication exists to provide timely, relevant analysis of current events and cultural trends all from a biblical worldview. 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. Hear about The Case for Life by Scott Klusendorf in his conversation with Jim on ReFOCUS with Jim Daly. Hear more about sharing Christ's love with your enemies through Virginia Prodan's episode on ReFOCUS with Jim Daly. She'll sharing the shocking story of converting her would-be assassin. Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Segment 1: • Christians struggle to disagree well—social media makes it worse. • Todd & Scott Klusendorf have debated for years but remain friends. • Theological debates often aren't about core doctrine but secondary issues. Segment 2: • You can reason someone into being pro-life, but only the Gospel saves. • Pro-life work must be gospel-driven, not just about changing culture. • Objective morality requires an objective moral lawgiver—atheists borrow from Christianity. Segment 3: • Scott partners with Catholics on pro-life issues—Todd is hesitant. • Does working together send a false unity message? • If the Gospel isn't clearly proclaimed, is it worth the partnership? Segment 4: • Both sides want abortion abolished—disagreement is on strategy. • Incrementalism saves lives now, abolitionists demand immediate justice. • Are abolitionists hurting their cause by rejecting practical steps? Watch the full interview, Breaking Bread with Scott Klusendorf, on Fortis+ https://fortisplus.org/tabs/search/video-series/31197 ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

In this edition of Spotlight, we hear highlights from interviews with pro life heros regarding Illinois and pro suicide legislation. Nancy Valko served for more than fifty years as a registered nurse, and is the spokeswoman for the National Association of Pro Life Nurses. Scott Klusendorf travels throughout the United States and Canada training pro-life advocates to persuasively defend their views in the public square. He contends that the pro-life message can compete in the marketplace of ideas if properly understood and properly articulated.… Continue Reading

Guest speaker Scott Klusendorf speaks on "Thinking Biblically About Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies."

Guest speaker Scott Klusendorf speaks on "Thinking Biblically About Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies."

What does it mean for Christ-followers to truly be pro-life? Is it merely about voting the right way or financially supporting our favorite candidate? Perhaps there is more to embodying the life-giving message of Jesus than meets the eyes.  Scott Klusendoft and Dr. Jeff discuss this timely topic and more. Pro-life Christians, take heart: the pro-life message can compete in the marketplace of ideas if Christians properly understand and articulate that message. Too many Christians do not understand the essential truths of the pro-life position, making it difficult for them to articulate a biblical worldview on issues like abortion, cloning, and embryo research. Listen to this crucial conversation as you seek to live out your faith compellingly. For more resources from Summit Ministries, visit our Resource Library at www.Summit.org/Resources.  

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Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Our host today is Kerby Anderson. His first guest is Scott Klusendorf. They will discuss current social issues & our theology. And Scott will share his new book, “The Case for Life.”  Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on Twitter @PointofViewRTS with your opinions or comments. Looking for just the Highlights? […]

We are sharing an episode of the Case for Life podcast, in which host Scott Klusendorf interviews Dr. Groothuis about his book "Fire in the Streets," which provides a comprehensive examination of critical race theory and its impact on contemporary society, often referred to as "wokeness." Definition of Critical Race Theory Dr. Groothuis defines critical race theory as an ideology rooted in neo-Marxism or cultural Marxism. It posits that society is divided into oppressors and the oppressed, with race being a primary factor in this dichotomy. According to CRT, the white race is seen as the oppressor, while people of color are viewed as the oppressed. This oversimplification fails to account for the complexities of individual experiences and achievements, particularly in the case of high-achieving individuals from minority backgrounds, such as many Asians in the United States. Historical Context of Critical Race Theory The rise of critical race theory can be traced back to the civil rights movement, but it has evolved into a more radical ideology that seeks to dismantle the existing social order rather than reform it. Dr. Groothuis highlights that figures like Derrick Bell and Kimberly Crenshaw have been influential in shaping CRT, which argues that systemic racism is ingrained in American society and institutions. This perspective contrasts sharply with the views of civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., who called for adherence to America's founding principles of equality and justice. Standpoint Epistemology A significant aspect of the discussion is the concept of standpoint epistemology, which suggests that knowledge and truth are determined by one's social identity, particularly for those who are oppressed. Dr. Groothuis warns that this perspective can lead to a dangerous relativism where the experiences of the oppressed are seen as the ultimate authority on truth. While it is essential to listen to marginalized voices, it does not grant them exclusive rights to define truth or knowledge in all contexts. The Role of Free Speech The podcast also addresses the implications of CRT on free speech. Dr. Grothuis argues that CRT is inherently hostile to free expression, as it often dismisses the viewpoints of those deemed part of the oppressor class. This creates an environment where dialogue is stifled, and only certain narratives are allowed to dominate the conversation. The idea that reason and logic can be tools of oppression further complicates discussions, as it undermines the foundation of rational discourse. What Is Intersectionality? Intersectionality, a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, is another critical concept discussed in the episode. It refers to the overlapping social identities that contribute to an individual's experience of oppression. For example, a Black woman may be seen as triply oppressed due to her race, gender, and sexual orientation. However, Dr. Groothuis emphasizes that this does not make her an expert on all issues related to those identities, and it does not negate the need for objective analysis and discussion. Implications for the Pro-Life Movement Finally, the conversation touches on the implications of critical race theory for the pro-life movement. Dr. Groothuis points out that if one accepts the premise of CRT, the unborn can be viewed as part of the oppressed class, particularly in light of the disproportionate rates of abortion among Black women. This perspective challenges the narrative that prioritizes bodily autonomy over the rights of the unborn, suggesting that a true commitment to justice would involve advocating for the lives of all individuals, including those yet to be born. Conclusion The podcast episode with Dr. Groothuis provides a thorough examination of critical race theory and its implications for society, free speech, and the pro-life movement. By understanding these concepts, listeners are better equipped to engage in meaningful discussions about race, justice, and the moral principles that underpin American society. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What anti-life lies do pro-life Christians believe? According to Riley Schneider, many Christians have subtle assumptions about children, parenting, and flourishing that contradict their pro-life convictions. And these lies are hindering the pro-life movement. As a young woman who faced death head-on, Riley is passionate about promoting life by advocating for unborn babies and parents in crisis. Tune in to hear her story and learn what Christians must do if we're truly going to protect vulnerable lives in our anti-life culture. Voices for the Voiceless  Students for Life poll  Traction by Gino Wickman  Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling  Strong Women is a listener funded program from The Colson Center. To join our community of women who make this free program possible, visit colsoncenter.org/swmonthly. We are excited to officially invite you to the 2025 Colson Center National Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, May 30 to June 1, 2025. Our theme this year is “Be the Church.” We talk a lot about the Church on Strong Women, because the Church is God's plan A for restoring all things. In our day and age, it's easy to think of the Christian faith only in individual terms. But God is not just saving individuals—He's making a People, the Church. And before the Church can do what we're called to do, we must first understand who we are as the body of Christ. We'll explore that question this year, and hear from fantastic speakers like Rosaria Butterfield, Scott Klusendorf, Carl Trueman, and many others. So, come join us at CCNC 2025 and learn with the Church what it means to be the Church. For more details, or to secure your seat, go to colsonconference.org.  The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women  Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/  https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc

Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Scott Klusendorf entitled "5 Myths About Abortion". Scott Klusendorf is the president of Life Training Institute, where he trains pro-life advocates to persuasively defend their views. He is also the author of 'The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture' from Crossway. Read the essay here. Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung! If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

Scott Klusendorf, President of The Life Training Institute and Robyn Chambers, Vice President of Advocacy for Children at Focus on the Family, share strategies and encouragement in the pro-life movement. They offer compassion for abortion-minded women and speak up for pre-born babies. (Part 2 of 2)   Ultrasound scans make a difference! More than half a million precious lives have been saved since the beginning of the Option Ultrasound Program in 2004.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Scott Klusendorf, President of The Life Training Institute and Robyn Chambers, Vice President of Advocacy for Children at Focus on the Family, share strategies and encouragement in the pro-life movement. They offer compassion for abortion-minded women and speak up for pre-born babies. (Part 1 of 2)   Ultrasound scans make a difference! More than half a million precious lives have been saved since the beginning of the Option Ultrasound Program in 2004.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Scott Klusendorf, President of the Life Training Institute, challenges pro-life advocates to gently yet persuasively stand for preborn babies and vulnerable women in a culture divided on abortion. Scott explains the four main worldviews informing the abortion debate and the philosophical flaws in moral relativism. He offers a clear defense for every human life, regardless of size, level of development, environment, or degree of dependency. He'll help you engage common cultural arguments on abortion to advocate for life. Scott will also encourage you with practical strategies to show love and compassion to women and help further steer the culture toward life.   Get a copy of The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture for your donation of any amount!   Learn more about the Church's long history of protecting life in the Didache, here.   Watch this video series with Scott Klusendorf about having engaging pro-life conversations.   Donate   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

This week, author of 'The Case for Life' and pro-life expert Scott Klusendorf returns to unpack the implications behind the most popular pro-choice arguments. Are pro-lifers fighting for a theocracy? How can Christians refute "pro-choice" arguments without using the Bible? Will women die from illegal abortions if abortion is banned? What should you do if you attend a church that never speaks out against abortion? And does hardship justify homicide? All this and more will be discussed in the conclusion of this two-part podcast series which is a must-listen for anyone who cares about the rights of unborn children. To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It's the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry. You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE. Resources mentioned during the episode: Part 1: Is Donald Trump Helping or Hurting the Pro-Life Movement? Watch the Case for Life video: CaseForLife.com Scott's Book: The Case for Life Scott's Course: How to Convince People to Be Pro-Life (The Ethics of Abortion)

What are we to make of Donald Trump's recent statements on abortion? Are pro-life Americans winning or losing the battle to protect the rights of unborn children? What is the way forward? This week, author of 'The Case for Life' and leading pro-life expert, Scott Klusendorf, joins Frank to analyze and unpack former president Trump's statements regarding abortion and why it has created concern among pro-life advocates. During the episode, Frank and Scott will answer questions like: Why has the pro-life movement consistently lost the vote of the American public and what can pro-lifers do to win the upcoming referendums? What underlying issues may be motivating Trump to not seek a ban on abortion? Is he really pro-life? Is the “will of the people” our standard? What should pro-life politicians say? How can they avoid tripping over the "what about" arguments against abortion? What about race and incest? Why do pro-abortion people falsely claim that women who suffer miscarriages or require surgery for ectopic pregnancies be jailed if abortion is outlawed in certain states? Is the pro-life view inherently religious? Are we trying to establish a theocracy?   Later in the episode, Frank and Scott will examine the concept of incrementalism and how it was used historically to fight slavery in the West. This eye-opening conversation will equip you to defend the sanctity of life as Scott exposes some of the weaknesses in the popular "pro-choice" arguments and explains some of the nuances and strategies needed to push the pro-life agenda forward politically. Interested in becoming a pro-life apologist yourself? Sign up for Scott's SELF-PACED online course 'How to Convince People to be Pro-Life' (or wait for the PREMIUM version of the course launching this August!) and tune-in next week for Part 2 of this highly engaging discussion. To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It's the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry. You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE. Resources mentioned during the episode: Watch the Case for Life video: CaseForLife.com Scott's Book: The Case for Life Scott's Course: How to Convince People to Be Pro-Life (The Ethics of Abortion)

The topic of abortion is very polarizing in the culture. But hearts and minds are still being influenced every day to choose life. Kristan Hawkins, the president of Students for Life of America, will share inspiring stories about the pro-life movement and will help you to speak up for the preborn and vulnerable women. She talks about what motivated her as a teenager to get involved in the pro-life movement, her work with Students for Life of America, and how to graciously deal with criticism, attacks, and misinformation from abortion advocates.   Learn more about See Life 2024, an event that will inspire and equip you to support the pro-life movement!   Donate to help us save babies through Option Ultrasound!   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.   Watch this video series for more on persuasively defending life from Scott Klusendorf.   Get involved with Students for Life to support and defend the rights of pre-born children.   Donate   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

John and Maria discuss two issues that dominated the news last week, the biased replies from Google Gemini and a new study that finds married couples are the happiest. Recommendations Abigail Shrier on Freedom in an Age of Fear Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up by Abigail Shrier The Case for Life by Scott Klusendorf    Segment 1: Has AI Gone Woke? Breakpoint Forum: The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence Google hopeful of fix for Gemini's historical-image diversity issue within weeks  Google Gemini Controversy Explained: AI Model Criticized by Musk and Others Over Alleged Bias  The Technological Society by Jacques Ellul  The Way of the (Modern) World by Craig Gay The Big Fail: What the Pandemic Revealed About Who America Protects and Who It Leaves Behind by Joe Nocera and Bethany McLean Segment 2: Polls Show Married People Are Happiest Why you should get married Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization by Brad Wilcox The hidden social justice issue Wedded Bliss is True, not Trendy  Brad Wilcox on X __________ Subscribe to get the latest What Would You Say? videos at whatwouldyousay.org/subscribe. 

Thinking about our relationship to time from a Judeo-Christian understanding. __________ Request your copy of Case for Life by Scott Klusendorf with a gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at colsoncenter.org/february. 

In this podcast, J. Warner continues an examination of the pro-life arguments he used in his discussion with the atheist in last week's podcast. Jim describes the SLED paradigm popularized by Scott Klusendorf of Life Training Institute and examines the Biblical position related to the status of the unborn.

Korie Robertson is a wife, mom, grandma, and business owner—but listeners may know her best from the popular reality show Duck Dynasty. From getting married at 18 to saying “yes” to a reality show to starting a media production company, Korie's pursuits have been marked by a desire to love Jesus, love people, and make Christ known. She joins us this week to share about her family's unexpected journey into the spotlight and her passion for creating media that brings families together and shapes the culture for good.     Duck Commander  Tread Lively Production Company  The Blind Movie Podcast  How to Know a Person by David Brooks  Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story by Bono  The Blind Movie  Are you prepared to make the case for life? Scott Klusendorf's newly-updated edition of The Case for Life provides the tools we need to protect preborn lives from the ideologies and arguments that deny their value—including the arguments that have overtaken the world in just the last few years. Request your copy this month with a gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/swcaseforlife.  If you've listened for a while, you've probably heard me talk about the Colson Fellows program and what a transformational experience it has been in my life and the lives of many fellow believers. The Colson Fellows program was designed for men and women with full, busy lives. The program combines theological, spiritual, and worldview formation through a carefully curated combination of readings, daily devotions, live webinars, and monthly meetings with your peers. Interesting but wondering if you have the time or what it takes to complete the program? I assure you, it's well worth your investment and has been completed by many women in all stages and seasons of life. Interested in learning more? You can explore the program and submit an application at colsonfellows.org.  The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women  Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/  https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc 

When most of their children were grown and out of the house, God called Becky Spencer and her husband to care for children in need in Africa—over 9,000 miles away from their home in Kansas. Becky joins Sarah to share her testimony of following God's lead and being met by His faithfulness every step of the way. Her testimony of choosing to love before you feel loving, experiencing God's restorative forgiveness, and following His call to take compassionate action in ministry is an encouraging and provoking example.    Grand Staff Ministries  Child Sponsorship  Donate to Grand Staff Ministries  Grand Staff Thrift Boutique  When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor... or Yourself by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert  A Bruised Reed: Memoirs of African Orphans and Their Rescuers by Becky Spencer  When God Comes Down Like Rain, Overcoming Obstacles to Faith by Becky Spencer (coming soon)  The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman  Primal: A Quest for the Lost Soul of Christianity by Mark Batterson  The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson    Are you prepared to make the case for life? Scott Klusendorf's newly-updated edition of The Case for Life provides the tools we need to protect preborn lives from the ideologies and arguments that deny their value—including the arguments that have overtaken the world in just the last few years. Request your copy this month with a gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/swcaseforlife.  If you've listened for a while, you've probably heard me talk about the Colson Fellows program and what a transformational experience it has been in my life and the lives of many fellow believers. The Colson Fellows program was designed for men and women with full, busy lives. The program combines theological, spiritual, and worldview formation through a carefully curated combination of readings, daily devotions, live webinars, and monthly meetings with your peers. Interesting but wondering if you have the time or what it takes to complete the program? I assure you, it's well worth your investment and has been completed by many women in all stages and seasons of life. Interested in learning more? You can explore the program and submit an application at colsonfellows.org.  The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/  https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc     

Dr. Juli Slattery returns to the podcast to debunk the unhealthy assumptions about marriage, sex, and relationships that many Christians have adopted from modern, secular culture. Rather than embracing these cultural views, we can humbly embrace what God has to say about things like sex, marriage, singleness, and the Church community. As we embrace God's design for these things, we are better equipped to bring truth and love to those who are broken, hurting, and confused.    Are you prepared to make the case for life? Scott Klusendorf's newly updated edition of The Case for Life provides the tools we need to protect preborn lives from the ideologies and arguments that deny their value—including the arguments that have overtaken the world in just the last few years. Request your copy this month with a gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/swcaseforlife.  Read A Man Born to be King...Together! Lent begins February 14th, and you're invited to participate with the Strong Women community! We'll be reading Dorothy Sayers' The Man Born to be King, a series of 12 dynamic radio plays re-telling the life and ministry of Jesus. Our free reading guide, “The Kingdom of God is at Hand,” includes reflection questions for each play, as well as prayers to help you embrace the gift of repentance and “make straight the way of the Lord” in your heart this Lenten season. We start on Ash Wednesday—February 14. Come join us and read in community. Download your free reading guide here.  Authentic Intimacy  Java with Juli Podcast or on Apple Podcasts  Strong Women Podcast Episode 9. Sexual Discipleship with Dr. Juli Slattery  Strong Women Podcast Episode 84. What is the Purpose of Sex? with Dr. Juli Slattery - Part One  Strong Women Podcast Episode 85. What is the Purpose of Sex? with Dr. Juli Slattery - Part Two  Finding the Hero in Your Husband: Embracing Your Power in Marriage by Dr. Juli Slattery  God, Sex and Your Marriage by Dr. Juli Slattery  Her Freedom Journey: A Guide Out of Porn and Shame to Authentic Intimacy by Juli Slattery and Joy Skarka To be released July 2024  Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution by Carl Trueman  Our Bodies Tell God's Story: Discovering the Divine Plan for Love, Sex, and Gender by Christopher West  Upon Waking: 60 Daily Reflections to Discover Ourselves and the God We Were Made For by Jackie Hill Perry   Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age by Rosaria Butterfield   No Greater Love: A Biblical Vision of Friendship by Rebecca McLaughlin  Being Elisabeth Elliot: the Authorized Biography: Elisabeth's Later Years by Ellen Vaughn      The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women  Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/  https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc 

Parents, our kids are being shaped and influenced every day. If we aren't shaping them, the world is. Katy Faust, founder and president of Them Before Us, returns to the podcast to explain how we can teach our children in age-appropriate ways to recognize truth, beauty, and goodness, and to lovingly push against the damaging worldviews assumed by secular culture.    Them Before Us   Strong Women Podcast S2 22: What About Children's Rights? With Katy Faust  Strong Women Podcast 11. High-Risk Obedience with Katy Faust  Them Before Us by Katy Faust and Stacy Manning (Out of Print)  Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City by Stacy Manning and Katy Faust  Alliance for Responsible Citizenship  Don't Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the Ten Commandments of Self-Worship by Thaddeus Williams    Are you prepared to make the case for life? Scott Klusendorf's newly updated edition of The Case for Life provides the tools we need to protect preborn lives from the ideologies and arguments that deny their value—including the arguments that have overtaken the world in just the last few years. Request your copy this month with a gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/swcaseforlife.  If you've listened for a while, you've probably heard me talk about the Colson Fellows program and what a transformational experience it has been in my life and the lives of many fellow believers. The Colson Fellows program was designed for men and women with full, busy lives. The program combines theological, spiritual, and worldview formation through a carefully curated combination of readings, daily devotions, live webinars, and monthly meetings with your peers. Interesting but wondering if you have the time or what it takes to complete the program? I assure you, it's well worth your investment and has been completed by many women in all stages and seasons of life. Interested in learning more? You can explore the program and submit an application at colsonfellows.org.  The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women    Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/  https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc 

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Even in the aftermath of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, making the case for life is just as important as before.  How do we make the case for life in the current cultural moment we're in?  We'll take up this critical question with our guest, Scott Klusendorf, around his new book, The Case for Life, the best single resource out there for engaging the abortion discussion.  We hope you enjoy this timely episode, since Sanctity of Life Sunday was just this week.Scott Klusendorf is Founder and President of Life Training Institute, which equips people to make the case for life.  He has debated representatives of the ACLU and Planned Parenthood and spoken at dozens of campuses, including Stanford, USC, UCLA, Johns Hopkins, MIt, UC Berkeley and the University of North Carolina.  He is the author of several best selling books on making the case for life. He is a graduate of Talbot's MA in Christian Apologetics.A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2024/the-case-for-life. ==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. Watch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

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