Freedom Families: Recent Episodes
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Our vision is to help families find freedom in Christ, in all areas of life! Each week, we bring the Gospel to current events, cultural hot topics and our homes. We talk with authors, speakers, pastors, entrepreneurs, ministry leaders, professors and more. “Liberty is not the power of doing what we like, but the right of being able to do what we ought.” Lord Acton
Returning guest, Abbie Halberstadt, sits down with E.J. to talk about all things Biblical motherhood. Abbie's first book, M is for Mama, laid the foundation for the book that has been on her heart and soul for many years. That book, Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad, is what every mama needs as they desire to see their children not as burdens (culture) but as blessings from the Lord. Is it easy to mother well? No. But, is it worth the effort? 1000x yes!! And, the best part is, we can do it together! Watch this 1-minute intro video for the book - it's SO GOOD
Pre-order HINTSTAB now!
Hard≠Bad
“Why me, Lord?”
Amid the toddler tantrums, the mealtime melees, and the backseat blowups, have you found yourself asking God that same question? Maybe even screaming it into a couch pillow? You’re not alone.
Your most trying moments as a parent can quickly spiral into discouragement, hopelessness, and sometimes even resentment toward God or your family—partly because our culture has conditioned us to believe that anything this hard can’t possibly be good for us.
Abbie Halberstadt, author of the bestselling M is for Mama, shares scriptural wisdom and lessons learned from her own challenges as a mama of ten to help shift your perspective on the hardships of parenting and of life, in general.
When you begin to see struggles as a necessary part of God’s plan for your spiritual growth, you can discover supernatural peace and purpose, even when you’re down in the deepest trenches of parenthood.
It's time to get healthy - for the whole family! If you want to feel encouraged, empowered and equipped to start leading your family from a place of good health, you're in for a real treat today! Chris and Justine talk with E.J. about so many important things that apply to all families.
Here are just a handful of topics they touch:
-Having four boys (both of their families do)
-What to say when strangers say, "You've really got your hands full!" & "Are you going to keep trying for a girl??"
-Family rhythms with so many littles
-How many hours of sleep we should get and why that's where all good health starts
-Some tech habits you need to adopt but probably have never heard before
-How to start exercising when you feel exhausted and have no time
-How Justine went from using the microwave almost every day (a few years ago) to not ever using it now (and how E.J.'s family is learning how to be microwave-free!)
Mission-Fit Dads (missionfitdads.com)
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This week on the podcast, E.J. talks with Jon Noyes from Stand to Reason. They have a conversation about many of the issues that youth and families are facing in today's culture. They discuss how we should be approaching hard topics with our kids (and other kids in our lives), what we should do if we don't know the answer and what kind of things we should be bringing up to our kids even before they ask - and how! This is absolutely an episode you don't want to miss!
Jonathan Noyes (str.org)
To the Point with Jon Noyes - YouTube
Elizabeth Urbanowicz is back on with us to talk about what Foundation Worldview has been up to over the past year and a half. Elizabeth and E.J. talk about FW's newest curriculum for your youngest children, Elizabeth's new podcast, FW webinars and raising kids who thoughtfully engage with the world around them instead of simply consuming everything they see and hear.
Check out all the amazing tools, resources and curricula Foundation Worldview has to offer families - Christian Curriculums For Homeschool, Church & Christian Schools (foundationworldview.com)
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Most of us know that God can do anything. But did you know that God could change thousands of lives through...... cheese balls?! Today on the show, we welcome Molly Sanborn - aka The Cheese Ball Chick. She is a passionate, spunky wife and mom of two. She has been speaking to young people for 20 years! Tune in to hear how God used cheese balls to start conversations in an airport back in 2008. And since then has taken Molly all over the country (and outside of it) plus moved Molly to write a book for His glory.....using cheese balls! So fun!
Craig & Molly's website
Heart Set Free Conference - Wooddale Eden Prairie, MN
District Blitz Youth Event - Duluth, MN
So what do you do with all that Halloween candy anyway? Listen in as Maree and E.J. talk about another issue that seems ubiquitous: junk food. Notably, they discuss how a weekly, cyclical rhythm -- extending from and anticipating toward the Sabbath -- is the key.
How can we be intentional about junk food? If you don't have a plan, it's easy to get caught up in all the sweets and treats. Someone brings donuts to work Monday morning, you brought cake leftover from church to go with your lunch and then there are cookies at Trail Life that night. All of a sudden, you're having 3 desserts a day! And your body can feel it; you're tired, impatient and craving more junk. We do not need to live in bondage to junk food. There is freedom in Christ! We want to take good care of our bodies in order to work hard, play hard, love and serve others and to go on adventures. To live in the freedom that Christ gives to us, we have to use the Spirit's gifts of self-control, discernment and faithfulness. We want to do this as a family and train our children in good habits and rhythms that will last generations!
Our bodies are instruments of righteousness. - Matthew Henry's Commentary on Paul's letter to the church in Corinth
Your body is not your own. You have been bought with a price. -Paul's Letter
November Family Memory Verses: Ephesians 2:8-9
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In Paul's letter to Galatians, he reminds the believers that "it is for freedom that Christ has set us free." What was true for believers then is true for believers now: Christ's perfect sacrifice has freed us from the bondage of the law and of our disobedience of the law. However, part of the law's purpose was and is to show us our shortcomings. The law makes clear our sinfulness. We cannot live up to the standard the law demands. So God, incarnate, did for us. Now we are called to live in the freedom the Gospel provides! Yet, so many believers are living in bondage - whether by actively choosing or by apathetically being pulled by the waves. For our first Let's Talk episodes, Maree and E.J. talk about one of the things many people are living chained to: screen time. Adults, moms & dads, toddles, teenagers - it is the norm!
The average adult watches 140 hours of TV per month. That's about 4.5 hours/day. If we are working 8 hours a day, in the car for 1.5 hours a day, watching 4.5 hours of TV and sleeping for 8 hours (and we're not even considering time staring at your little pocket screen!) -- how much time is left for what really matters? And what kind of habits are we forming for our kids? As believers, we need to be intentional about our choices and steward our time well. Let's talk: Screen Time.
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Here is the last book in our Deepening Faith Books for Kids series! Thank you all so much for following along, playing these for your kids and talking about the important truths in these books!!
We hope you enjoy this special read-aloud series. You can put it on a speaker for your kids to listen to. You can buy one for home, or buy a bundle for the kids of your small group or church!
Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer - Lifeway
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Here is the second-to-last (and E.J.'s personal favorite) book in our Deepening Faith Books for Kids series!
We hope you enjoy this special read-aloud series. You can put it on a speaker for your kids to listen to. You can buy one for home, or buy a bundle for the kids of your small group or church!
The God Contest - Lifeway
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Here is another 3-pack for our Deepening Faith Books for Kids series! You may be familiar with the author because we interviewed her last year!
Check out that episode here!
We hope you enjoy this special read-aloud series. You can put it on a speaker for your kids to listen to. You can buy one for home, or buy a bundle for the kids of your small group or church!
Board Book Bundle - Big Truths About our Big God – Tiny Theologians
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Here is the eighth book of our Deepening Faith Books for Kids series!
We hope you enjoy this special read-aloud series. You can put it on a speaker for your kids to listen to. You can buy one for home, or buy a bundle for the kids of your small group or church!
Arlo and the Great Big Cover-Up | Crossway
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Here is the seventh book of our Deepening Faith Books for Kids series!
We hope you enjoy this special read-aloud series. You can put it on a speaker for your kids to listen to. You can buy one for home, or buy a bundle for the kids of your small group or church! This one also has a coloring book!
ProlifeKids.com – PRO-LIFE KIDS! book is here and teaches children that every life–planned or unplanned–has purpose.
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Today, you get 3 in 1! 3 Prayer Monster books to enjoy for our Deepening Faith Books for Kids series!
We hope you enjoy this special read-aloud series. You can put it on a speaker for your kids to listen to. You can buy one for home, or buy a bundle for the kids of your small group or church! These are only 99 cents on Christianbook.com right now!!
Keywords: prayer monsters - Christianbook.com
Discover the Inspiration Behind the Prayer Monsters Series (tyndale.com)
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Here is the third book of our Deepening Faith Books for Kids series!
We hope you enjoy this special read-aloud series. You can put it on a speaker for your kids to listen to. You can buy one for home, or buy a bundle for the kids of your small group or church!
Jesus and the Very Big Surprise Storybook - Randall Goodgame, Catalina Echeverri | The Good Book Company
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Here is the second book of our Deepening Faith Books for Kids series!
We hope you enjoy this special read-aloud series. You can put it on a speaker for your kids to listen to. You can buy one for home, or buy a bundle for the kids of your small group or church!
The Awesome Super Fantastic Forever Party Storybook - Joni Eareckson Tada, Catalina Echeverri | The Good Book Company
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Here is the first book of our Deepening Faith Books for Kids series!
We hope you enjoy this special read-aloud series. You can put it on a speaker for your kids to listen to. You can buy one for home, or buy a bundle for the kids of your small group or church!
The Friend Who Forgives Storybook - Dan DeWitt, Catalina Echeverri | The Good Book Company
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Welcome back to Freedom Families and welcome to Season 2!
We have more of what you've come to know plus quite a few new things. Tune in to hear more!
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Homesteading 101!
Many of you have a healthy skepticism of government and corporations. You know they use the cheapest route to the highest profit. You know corners are cut and they don't care about your family. But you care about your family very much and you will fight for what's best for them. You want to be self-sufficient, capable and joyful. You want to make your family great meals that taste delicious and are good for all of you. You don't want to be giving your kids bland, processed foods with added sugars, fake colors, fake tastes and genetically modified ingredients. But what can you do - that stuff is UBIQUITOUS!
Tune in to start your journey of a healthier, simpler family lifestyle!
Try Upside for cash back at the pump, grocery store and restaurants! https://upside.app.link/ZX9CK
Homepage - The House & Homestead (thehouseandhomestead.com)
The House & Homestead (mykajabi.com) -- Courses
We all know what schools are teaching in "Sex Ed" that they shouldn't be. What about the things we weren't taught, whether by school or from our parents, that we really should have? Well, that's what we're covering today! Grace Emily Stark is back with us to teach us about women's bodies. What really is a period, anyway?
E.J. and Grace Emily cover the normal functions and rhythms of women's bodies, why they are against all hormonal birth control and pro-natural family planning, why NFP is as or more effective than other birth control methods, the empowerment of knowing your body better and how all of this affects marriages and families. You even get a few special nuggets such as breastfeeding, co-sleeping and when periods return postpartum.
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Our first episode with Grace: Birth Control, Fertility & Womanhood
Natural Womanhood: Get to know & love your body with fertility awareness
Fertility Awareness | NFP Training | Couple to Couple League International (ccli.org)
Remembering Marilyn Shannon - Natural Womanhood
This Is Your Brain On Birth Control (sarahehill.com)
Billings Method
Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) - Institute for Reproductive Health (irh.org)
Today, E.J. sits down with Alisa Childers to talk about a whole range of different topics. E.J. starts off by asking Alisa, the original member of ZOEgirl, how do you even start a band?? After, they go into Alisa's story of how she began deconstructing but ended up turning around into apologetics. Alisa gives us some great wisdom for how to navigate our culture and advice to parents for how to help our kids stay on the Lord's path in this crazy world. Alisa is smart, down-to-earth and lots of fun. We know many of you have been anticipating this episode since we had our chat with Tim Barnett! Enjoy this episode!
Listen to that episode here!
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Learn more about Child Evangelism Fellowship!
Buy Alisa's first book, Another Gospel?
Pre-Order her second book!
Alisa's super helpful YouTube channel
Alisa's website
This episode is to rejoice with you and encourage you.
This episode is to help you know how to think about the things you're seeing in the media and hearing from people around you.
This episode is to help you know how to respond to the major pro-abortion talking points you've been seeing.
This episode is to point you to helpful people and resources regarding pro-life apologetics.
Read for yourself! 19-1392 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (06/24/2022) (supremecourt.gov)
Watch for free this weekend! Choosing Death [The Legacy of Roe] | The Daily Wire
The Case For Life | Life Training Institute (prolifetraining.com)
Contenders | Speaker for Life
The Unaborted Socrates - InterVarsity Press (ivpress.com)
Live Action | Pro-Life Advocacy for Dignity and Human Rights
Gosnell | The trial of America's biggest serial killer (gosnellmovie.com)
Unplanned Movie on DVD, Blu-ray, + Streaming (unplannedfilm.com)
EXCLUSIVE: Kendrick Brothers, Kirk Cameron Team Up in 'Divine Appointment' Over Pro-Life Story Delivered by God | CBN News
We are very excited to welcome Jeremy Pryor back on the show to talk about a brand-new project. A project the Pryors and Bethkes have been working hard on for the past 8 months is finally here: Family Inc.
Through Family Inc, the Pryors and Bethkes want to help you build a business with your family and for your family. Starting in July, they will begin helping 30 families discover, launch and scale their first family business as a TEAM.
Change your family's life for generations - Listen in on E.J. and Jeremy's conversation!
Family Revision | Jeremy PryorMotherhood: Refined | April PryorAbraham's Wallet | Steven Manuel1. PREPARE YOUR TEAM: We walk you through the major mindset shifts that prepare you for the journey ahead.
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CHOOSE YOUR TARGET: No business idea? No problem! We give you the tools to discover, evaluate and choose the right idea for your goals and the unique gifts in your family team.
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LAUNCH YOUR BUSINESS: We walk you through all the legal, financial and branding details of getting your new business off the ground and ready to take off.
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GROW YOUR REVENUE: Our mantra in this stage is first survive then thrive. The first few months of any new business are critical. We need momentum. We’ll coach you through the repeated actions that get money flowing into your new baby business.
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UPGRADE YOUR SYSTEMS: Now that things are moving it’s time to optimize. We want your business running like a well-oiled machine. There are operating systems that are tried and tested to make sure you can deliver value while freeing up more of your time.
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INTEGRATE YOUR FAMILY: When you’re busy running a new business how does this help you spend more time together as a family? One word: Integration. We step you through the creative ideas that only business owners can try that will help bring your family closer together as you build your new asset.
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SECURE YOUR LEGACY: A successful business is only one part in building a legacy that will bless your family for generations. How do you invest the money you’re making? How do you prepare your kids and future grandkids to steward the family assets? We’ll give you the tools to make sure your multigenerational family will get the most out of business ownership.
To be one of the last six families to join us, head over to https://courses.familyteams.com/familyinc
https://www.amazon.com/Thou-Shall-Prosper-Commandments-Making/dp/0470485884
Wendy Vinge is a Minnesota mom of 3. Her first two kids went to public school all the way through. But she knew she wanted something different for her youngest daughter. She really didn't know anyone who homeschooled and she had no idea how it would go, but now she's a half decade in and they are LOVING it. Wendy and E.J. talk about what led their family to homeschool, the Classical Conversations curriculum they use, the CC community they're a part of and how the educational freedom that homeschooling provides has changed/shaped the culture of their home - notably their mother-daughter relationship.
You can check out Classical Conversations (including finding a community near you) here:
Classical Conversations
Homeschool Episode with Sam Sorbo
(Our apologies that this episode wasn’t up at midnight. Thunderstorms and tornados equaled no internet for our computers! Had to use a neighbor's this morning - thanks, K!)
We welcome Sheila back to the show and welcome her husband, Keith, for his first time on Freedom Families. Sheila and Keith are passionately dedicated to helping Christian husbands and wives, as well as the church as a whole, develop a healthy, Biblical sexual ethic. We talk through some of the harmful messages put forth by certain Christian authors, speakers and pastors. We discuss some sex-related beliefs and messages that many assume are from scripture but, in fact, are not found in the Bible. We also talk about healthy and Biblical sexual (and personhood) messages that all Christian should be learning and living. So helpful!
We also talk about their new books - out now! See below for order links and more info.
Dr. Keith Gregoire is a pediatrician who knows how much healthy marriages contribute to children's well-being and who is passionate about both building great marriages and equipping couples to parent well. He and Sheila have spoken at more than seventy FamilyLife Canada marriage conferences and headlined their own signature marriage event all over the United States. He’s also an avid birdwatcher who loves traveling with Sheila in the RV to chase after hawks.
Are you wondering if there's more to your sex life than the status quo? Or maybe you have questions about your upcoming marriage that aren't exactly appropriate for the rehearsal dinner? This edition of The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex from tell-it-like-it-is blogger and speaker Sheila Wray Gregoire has been completely updated and expanded to include new research from surveys of more than twenty-five thousand people. With humor, stories, and highly practical ideas, Sheila helps you:
- See how God intends sex to unite couples physically, emotionally, and spiritually--and how to overcome roadblocks in each area
- Understand more about your two bodies and how they were meant to go together
- Find healing from past sexual experiences, sexual trauma, or pornography addiction
- Figure out the missing piece in your sex life that often makes pleasure out of reach
- Learn how to help your husband give you greater pleasure than ever before
- Embrace sex with freedom, rather than viewing it with shame or embarrassment
Sheila's content and style will appeal to:
- Newly engaged couples who want to start their marriage out right
- Married couples who wonder if sex will ever become what they'd hoped it would be
- Followers of Sheila's marriage blog and bestselling books
- Pastors and counselors seeking a resource for helping engaged and married couples
Read The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex as your husband learns more about you in The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex. Clothing optional.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0310364752/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
The Good Guy’s Guide to Great Sex respects men and their desires. Sheila and Keith’s words guide men to hold their spouse’s desires and drives with care, understanding that her pleasure and response is the key to great sex long term.
https://www.amazon.com/Good-Guys-Guide-Great-Sex/dp/0310361745/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=3IJQHE1YYK9X6&keywords=sheila+gregoire+books&qid=1652320280&sprefix=sheila+gre%2Caps%2C567&sr=8-2
Following the SCOTUS draft leak (Alito opinion; 6-3 vote in favor of the Mississippi law in Dobbs case, 5-4 to overrule Roe v. Wade), you've been hearing and seeing an abundance of false claims, euphemisms, scare tactics, logical fallacies and straight up lies regarding abortion, pro-lifers and Roe v. Wade. E.J. has spent her last two days making notes of what she's been seeing and hearing. She takes the time to walk through her notes and bring the truth to each point. We, at Freedom Families, want to make sure you not only feel confident in your pro-life conviction, but that you also feel prepared and empowered to speak life. Do not stay silent. The preborn need you!
If Roe v. Wade is overturned, it does NOT outlaw abortion. All that happens is the decision goes back to the states, to the voters. This is how it was before 1973. Some states will allow (and already do) abortion for any reason, any time and paid for by you (the taxpayer). Other states will allow abortion under some circumstances. While other states will outlaw all abortion.
"Roe was egregiously wrong from the start. Its reasoning was exceptionally weak, and the decision has had damaging consequences. And far from bringing about a national settlement of the abortion issue, Roe and Casey have enflamed debate and deepened division. It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people's elected representatives."
This episode is long and was not strategically planned out like our interview episodes. E.J. simply walks through the notes and screenshots she has complied. We think it is helpful, but also encourage you to listen to these past episodes:
Is Roe to Go? | Dr. Marc NewmanPro-Life & the Imago Dei | Megan AlmonEquip Minds to Save Lives | Scott KlusendorfAbortion & Equal Rights for All We also encourage you to check out these helpful resources: 10 HUGE quotes from the SCOTUS draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade | Not the Bee
What will post-Roe America actually look like? – Standing for Freedom Center
9 Myths about Abortion Rights and Roe v. Wade (thegospelcoalition.org)
Let's check in to see how the tolerant wokies are doing with the news about Roe | Not the Bee
Understanding Justice Alito’s Leaked Opinion - BreakPoint
Aborted babies discovered in DC may indicate infanticide after attempted abortions (liveaction.org)
Abortion Pill Kills | Live Action
Child Sex Trafficking Cover Up | Live Action
Lila Rose and Tucker Carlson discuss the end of Roe v Wade - YouTube
You’re in a conversation and the topic of surrogacy comes up. A friend tells you they’re considering IVF and seeks your counsel. A fellow prolifer excitedly tells you about artificial wombs, saying they are the answer to abortion. Do you know what to say? Do you know what you believe about these reproductive technologies? Are they ethical, moral? For most people, even Christians, the answers are “no” & “I don’t know.” And if you haven’t found yourself in one of the above conversations or something like it, you will soon. The commodification of children is a current reality we all need to stand against. We hope this episode enlightens you, equips you and empowers you. These are tough topics and we know toes will be stepped on. We seek what is true, right and good. Our goal is to see all things from a Biblical worldview.
Perhaps you believe these technologies are moral. If you do, we challenge you to listen to this episode, read the below articles and go through the book, Them Before Us. See things from a children’s rights > adult desires perspective.
Read the book, Them Before Us! Them Before Us Has a Book (You should read it!) | Them Before Us
Katie's book, Silent Sorrows, is currently being edited and will be available for preorder soon. We will be sure to let you know once it's available!
Being and Being Bought: Prostitution, Surrogacy and the Split Self by Kajsa Ekis Ekman, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
https://www.academia.edu/38123121/What_Adoption_Can_Teach_Us_About_Altruistic_Surrogacy_Canvassing_Neonatal_Experience
Stories/articles mentioned in show:
‘Just Like Rape’: Lesbian Couple Sues Fertility Clinic For Alleged Embryo Mix-Up, Say They Wanted A Girl But Got A Boy | The Daily Wire
Couple aborts healthy baby at 6 months following fertility clinic mix-up (liveaction.org)
Surrogate mom fights to change law after being ordered to abort baby boy (liveaction.org)
IVF Mix-Up Reveals Harm of Sperm/Egg Donation | Them Before Us
Dear Legislative Allies, This is How Surrogacy Harms Children | Them Before Us
Shocking New York Times Article Illuminates That In Vitro Fertilization Means Babies Built To Order (https_thembeforeus.com)
Buying a baby: The harmful objectification inherent in surrogacy and IVF (liveaction.org)
War in Ukraine exposes surrogacy’s dehumanization and commodification of children - LifeSite (lifesitenews.com
Depending on when you are listening to this, E.J. may be holding her precious, newborn baby! She and their family appreciate those of you who are lifting them up in prayer during this time. Thank you!
This week's episode was recorded about a month ago. It is being published this Easter week because it ties in the whole of scripture, is the foundation of the Christian worldview and illustrates Jesus' mindset during His entire time on Earth - most notably, His last few days leading to Golgotha. We also talk quite a bit about the importance of being in the body of Christ, in Christian community.
Wesley Gabel has been a pastor for over 4 decades and believes he just finished one of the most important sermon series he's ever led. He is in his last few months of pastoral ministry before God calls Him to share the Gospel in a different way - in "retirement". (If you're wondering why the quotations, check out our episode on retirement, linked below.) This is a great episode to listen to any time of year, but we hope it especially blesses you this Holy Week of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, start of Passover and Resurrection Sunday.
He is risen! He is risen, indeed!
Episode on retirement - it's not what you think!
Repurposed | Jerrid Sebesta
Never read a Bible verse....... out of context! We are delighted to have Alan Shlemon on the show today to talk about hermeneutics. Or, in other words, how to read and interpret the Bible. Alan speaks and writes on many different topics, but says hermeneutics is his favorite. Alan does an excellent job breaking this down for us - you do not need an MDiv to track with Alan. All Christians, of all ages, need to learn how to read and interpret the Bible properly. We go through 3 interpretive principles to help you do so; context, history and genre. We also talk about what can happen when we are not using these principles as we read the scriptures. A great discussion you don't want to miss! Check out Alan's STR U course in the links below.
Alan Shlemon has worked as an author and speaker for Stand to Reason since 2004. He trains Christians to share their convictions in a persuasive, yet gracious manner. Alan teaches about some of the most controversial issues of our time: abortion, evolution, homosexuality, bioethics, and Islam. He has been a guest on both radio and television, and has spoken to thousands of adults and students across the country at churches, conferences, and college campuses.
Alan’s training incorporates three components. First, he equips people with the knowledge to form a foundation of belief. Second, he teaches them to communicate their knowledge persuasively and clearly. Finally, he shows them how to communicate in a warm, friendly, and gracious manner. Alan makes complex issues accessible to both youth and adult audiences.
Alan's articles mentioned in show:
Twisting Jesus’ Words (str.org)
A Verse That Illustrates Three Interpretive Principles
Stand to Reason has two training classes now available!
Alan's course, mentioned in show, is "Never Read A Bible Verse"
The other is "Risen: The Case for the Resurrection" and is led by our guest from last week, Tim Barnett
Check them out here: STR U
Last week's episode with Alan's colleague, Tim Barnett: Deconstruction Movement
Episodes with STR's Chaos to Clarity Speakers:
J. Warner Wallace - Cold Case Christianity \ Person of Interest
Monique Duson - Black Lives Matter
Megan Almon - Pro-Life & The Imago Dei
Also mentioned:
Foundation Worldview | Elizabeth Urbanowicz
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Deconstruction ?? What is going on with this whole "deconstruction" thing? Is it a movement? What does it mean? Is it always a bad thing? How should we, as Biblical Christians, understand what's going on? Lastly, how can we think well and then speak well (with both truth and love) in such a relativistic and expressive individualistic culture? Mr. B joins the show to discuss!
Tim Barnett has worked as a speaker for Stand to Reason since 2015. He is a dynamic speaker who provides a perfect blend of expertise and humor in each talk. Using easy-to-follow and visually engaging presentations, Tim trains Christians to think clearly about what they believe and why they believe it.
Stand to Reason has two training classes now available!
Tim's course is "Risen: The Case for the Resurrection."
The other is led by our guest for next week, Alan Shlemon, and is called "Never Read A Bible Verse".
Check them out here: STR U
Red Pen Logic with Mr. B!
We help you assess bad thinking by using good thinking. And we try to have some fun while we’re doing it.
Stand to Reason (str.org)
Equipping Christian Ambassadors with Knowledge, Wisdom, and Character
The two paintings Tim was referring to:
https://www.amusingplanet.com/2017/01/ecce-homo-botched-painting-that-saved.html
The Secretes of Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci
Episodes with STR's Chaos to Clarity Speakers:
J. Warner Wallace - Cold Case Christianity \ Person of Interest
Monique Duson - Black Lives Matter
Megan Almon - Pro-Life & The Imago Dei
Super excited for you all to listen in on my conversation with Abbie Halberstadt. Abbie is a Bible-believing mother of 10 kiddos! Abbie and her husband, Shaun, did not come from big families. How did they come to have an open-handed approach to childbearing? What does scripture tell us about being a mom? How did Abbie have time to write a book? How many refrigerators do Abbie and Shaun have? How do they prioritize their marriage when they have 10 kids? Do they get ANY sleep? How do they train their children? Such a fun conversation!
M Is for Mama
Welcome to the unapologetically messy, maddening,
and miraculous world of motherhood.Buy Abbie's book!M Is for Mama: A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood: Abbie Halberstadt: 9780736983778 - Christianbook.com
Meal Plans - M Is for Mama
The Reason Why We Have So Many Kids (Part 1) - M Is for Mama
Other Freedom Families episode mentioned in show:
Birth Control, Fertility & Womanhood | Grace Emily Stark
Run your home, and your dough, like a BIBLICAL BOSS!
Today you get to hear from one of E.J.'s favorite podcast hosts, Steven Manuel. E.J. and Steven talk about what a Biblical family looks like. They discuss why Jewish families stick together and find success no matter where they are globally despite being the most perpetually persecuted group of people in history. They juxtapose living the "American Dream" versus living Biblically as a multi-generational family team. Finally, you get to learn what everyone is wondering - WHY ABRAHAM??
Abe's Wallet is for family leaders and those who aspire to think multigenerationally about their money, culture, work, family and community. Living out a multigenerational mindset that embraces good stewardship as a building block of God’s Kingdom on Earth might produce Abrahamic levels of impact. Can you imagine?!
From Abe's Wallet -
"Now then: our Bottom Line and operating belief is that the God Of All wants you to get very very VERY good at handling and growing money. (And if you want to fight about it, that is totally cool and you’ll soon see we’ve given you ample opportunity with gobs of posts you can complain about.) Jesus spoke about money more than any other single topic. Maybe that’s old news to you, but did you know that when he talks finances – Jesus VERY RARELY mentions giving to the poor? Didja?? Probably not; this isn’t the kind of thing often hyped in the dependent-upon-charitable-contributions church house. My Southern Baptist upbringing would have me believe that the Bible’s counsel on money is mostly about giving it away. But NAY, friend. Tisn’t the case." Read the rest at What is Abraham’s Wallet? – Abraham's Wallet (abrahamswallet.com)
Series mentioned in show:
Wealth is Inevitable – Part 1 – Abraham's Wallet (abrahamswallet.com)
We have two main purposes with this episode:
1. Encourage, empower, bless and connect Christian single parents.
If you are a single parent, we see you. We are thinking of you. We are praying for you. We know that life can be really, really hard. We want this episode to be a lifeline for you. Michelle and PlusONE Parents want to connect with you. More than anything, we want you to know that Christ is your Savior, your Prince of Peace, your Bread of Life and your Good Shepherd. We want you to know, as a Believer, the Holy Spirit lives inside you and He is your Comforter, your Counselor and your Advocate. God made you, He knows you, He sees you and He cares for you.
2. Awaken and help equip the church (Christian brother or sister, that's YOU!) to serve, bless and love the single parents around us. We need to do a better job! We hope this episode is convicting and motivating. We pray that you would think of the single parents in your life and send them this episode. Let them know you're thinking about them and care for them. Better yet, use some of the practical tools given in this episode to bless a single parent in your church, family or community.
PlusONE Parents – We help single parents overcome overwhelm to rebuild God-empowered lives and raise up a new generation.
Check out the podcast!
Podcast – PlusONE Parents
The Christian Single Moms Podcast is a place where single moms who love Jesus can find hope, healing, and encouragement. We tackle the topics single moms want to know about from a biblical perspective, including divorce, domestic violence, abuse, parenting, dating, relationships, and more.
Buy the devotional mentioned in show!
Safe Haven: A Devotional for the Abused & Abandoned by Michelle Donnelly – PlusONE Parents
Donate to help bless and serve single parents:
PlusONE Parents | Kindful
In this much anticipated episode, we bring in one of the very best to discuss..... After 49 years, is Roe v. Wade going to finally be overturned? Dr. Marc Newman trains pro-lifers in speech and debate. Scott Klusendorf says he is the #1 guy. He's tough and he's very, very good.
Tune in to hear Marc and E.J. talk about the history behind Roe v. Wade, Doe v. Bolton ("sister" case of Roe, handed down on the same day as Roe, January 22, 1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992). They talk about the justices back then and the justices now. How should pro-lifers feel after oral arguments and before the court releases its opinion in June? What happens if Roe v. Wade is overturned? What if it's not? What can pro-lifers do locally to fight for the unborn? I know many of you have been eagerly awaiting this episode and we are grateful to Dr. Newman for taking the time to break things down with us!
Stick around after the discussion to hear some audio clips from the Dobbs oral arguments.
Past prolife episode to check out:
Equip Minds to Save Lives | Scott Klusendorf
Pro-Life & the Imago Dei | Megan Almon
SURVIVOR | Claire Culwell: Abortion SurvivorAbortion & Equal Rights for All
Dr. Marc Newman is president of Speaker for Life, a training firm dedicated to equipping pro-life advocates nationwide with public speaking skills. He has spoken at nearly every major pro-life convention in the nation and is in demand as a banquet keynoter. He is the former Director of Speech and Debate at the University of California at Irvine and is retired from teaching in the doctoral program in the School of Communication and the Arts at Regent University. He has trained speakers in the public and private sectors for over twenty-five years. Additionally, he is the CEO of SpeechRamp, a company revolutionizing the way that public speaking is taught at colleges and universities nationwide. He has appeared on Fox News and in Time magazine. He recently relocated from North San Diego County in California to East Tennessee with his wife, Sharon, and their youngest son, Joel.
As I mentioned at the beginning of the year, I want to shift a little more of our focus to education. It is a huge topic that so many of you are wondering about and trying to figure out. I am there with you. For this first education-oriented episode of 2022, I went to someone I know and trust - Deb Fillman. I have been a part of Deb's locals community for over a year now and have learned so much from her. She is a mom, homeschooler, ex-teacher (master's in ed) and a self-described individualist. We cover much ground in this first episode and plan to have her on, again, to continue the conversation. Enjoy!
Mentioned in show -
Deb's video on Federalist article:
Homeschooling is political resistance
"Innocence is Overrated" - Indoctrination in our Classrooms - Wrong Speak Publishing
Deb's conversation with Truman:
Ongoing fight against corrupt school district
Follow Deb!
The Reason We Learn - YouTube
The Reason We Learn (locals.com)
Get help getting started and succeeding at homeschooling (debfillman.com)
Recent episodes you'll want to check out:
What your kids are NOT learning at school
America is flunking math and CRT is not helping
Our kids were suddenly trans
Is Your School Encouraging Mediocrity and Hiding Failure? - YouTube
What You Need to Know About Comprehensive Sex-Ed with Kelly - YouTube
Johnny the Walrus - RESERVE YOUR COPY TODAY! | The Daily Wire
Today, we have something special for you!
Here is E.J.'s first pro-life presentation. This was the final assignment for Scott Klusendorf's Ethics of Abortion class (Online Christian Courses).
E.J. highly recommends Scott's class to all. Worth it for EVERYONE. The next session is coming this spring. Save your spot now!
OCC- The Ethics of Abortion Premium Course (onlinechristiancourses.com)
When I was in high school and early into college, I had no idea that apologetics and the Christian Worldview were a thing. It wasn't on my radar; I had never been around anyone who talked like that or thought that way (to my knowledge). At some point, I will need to figure out how it all started for me. For now, I know that once I started reading and listening, I couldn't get enough. One of the first things I did, and most helpful things, was listening to the Colson Center's daily 5-minute Breakpoint podcast (there is a longer podcast called, Breakpoint: This Week). This is hosted by Colson Center president, John Stonestreet. Back in 2020, the Colson Center announced a new podcast adventure that would be co-hosted by John's wife, Sarah. Sarah and her co-host Erin Kunkle (whom we've had on) are now at 100 episodes for their podcast, Strong Women. It is a truly wonderful podcast with incredible guests. Virtually every episode is a life-changing story. Tune in to hear my conversation with Sarah about raising strong women.... and much more!
-Her growing up
-Mentors
-How she and John met
-Their 4 kiddos, 3 daughters and a son
-How the Stonestreets met the Kunkles
-Being a mom in our current culture
Our episode with Erin Kunkle
Strong Women on Apple Podcasts
Strong Women | Colson Center
Breakpoint Podcasts - BreakPoint
Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys - Stephen James, David Thomas - Google Books
You all know I LOVE books. We've talked about books to read for ourselves, but now it's time to tackle book discernment for/with our kids. I have called on expert, Anne Pasma, to help walk us through the world of children's and young adult literature. Anne can't remember a time when her parents weren't reading books aloud to her and her siblings. Her love for books goes back as far as she can remember. After spending 8 years as a librarian, she is now in a brand-new adventure that you can be a part of. Tune in to hear about it!
Should we let our kids pick out any book they want at the library?
All the board books and young readers are fine, aren't they?
Are the graphic novel reboots the same stories as the originals?
What makes a book good?
Is it OK for my kid to read the popular books all the other kids at school are reading?
My elementary or middle school child loves reading chapter books. How do I know which ones are appropriate? Better yet, how do I find chapter books that teach what is good, right and true? Are there books for their age that have a Christian worldview?
I need help finding edifying books my kid will love!!
Email Anne! lil@library4littles.com
All these questions and more - including a bit of Anne's crazy love story with her Canadian fiancé!
Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table. Psalm 128:3
The way we think about retirement in America is not only NOT Biblical, but it also doesn't work very well. Often, it doesn't lead to the happiness and fulfillment we think it will. Plus, if we are only thinking and planning about the financial part of retirement (typical), we're filling a bucket with a big hole in it. Tune in to hear my conversation with Jerrid Sebesta. We discuss vision, mission and purpose. We are talking the long game, here. This isn't an episode just for those who are retired or about to retire. For our listeners who are intentional about thinking multi-generationally, for those who want to pursue a Biblical life and legacy, for those who understand the choices you make now will impact not only your children but your children's children... and their children, too! - you will love this episode. We talk about the cultural shifts the West has made in terms of how we view and treat our elders. We look at some of the pitfalls of retiring without a purposeful plan curated to who/how God has made you. Instead of retirement equating to irrelevance and boredom, retirement can be the most purposeful, impactful and empowering season of your life!
Repurposed University Registration Link - Free for the first 10 to use code "FREEDOM"
Online Kit Registration and Payment | Repurposed (repurposedu.com)
Repurposed Book & Retire Repurposed Podcast Link:
"Repurposed" (taatjesfinancial.com)
Before arriving at Taatjes Financial Group, Jerrid was a TV meteorologist. He started his TV career in 2002 at the NBC affiliate in Sioux Falls, SD. Over the next 12 years, he eventually landed at KARE11 in the Twin Cities. In 2014, after much contemplation and prayer, Jerrid left his TV career. It was a move that came as a surprise to many people, including some of his family. But, it was apparent to Jerrid that he was being called in an entirely different direction.
With a tentative plan to head back to where it all started in Sioux Falls, Jerrid instead found himself unemployed with few job prospects out west. At the time, his soon-to-be future boss, Ben Taatjes was searching for the right person to help market his business, motivate people with their lives and finances, and inspire people to live for "True Wealth". Following a hunch after hearing Jerrid speak the year prior, Ben decided to give him a call.
Jerrid started at Taatjes Financial Group in November of 2014 running the marketing efforts for the company. However, his position and duties has continued to grow steadily over the years. Most recently, he was promoted to Director of Business Development in November of 2020.
Jerrid continues to utilize his broadcasting background through public speaking, radio and podcasting. He has keynoted over 150 events to audiences ranging from teachers to farmers to corporate executives. Sebesta hosts a weekly radio show called True Wealth Radio on KWLM. Jerrid has also hosted a number of podcasts, most recently, Retire Repurposed alongside Ben Taatjes.
Sebesta believes in the importance of being debt-free and living within your means. Shortly after getting married in 2007, Jerrid stumbled upon Dave Ramsey’s book, The Total Money Makeover. Overnight, a passion for personal finances developed and changed the course of his new families’ life. Since arriving at Taatjes Financial Group in 2014, Jerrid has inspired thousands of people to begin their own debt-free journey through financial coaching and hosting JUMP-START | IGNITE YOUR DEBT-FREE JOURNEY events.
You do not want to miss this episode! A couple of weeks ago, I told you all that we would be having someone on who has a God-honoring, heartbreaking and adventurous story. Today is the day. Really, Joe is here to represent his entire family. Joe is married to Ann, and they have four children: 3 boys and 1 girl. You'll get to hear their story along with a discussion on Heaven, on living our lives with an eternal perspective, on pro-life issues, on raising kids to be strong and brave and you will even hear some fun outdoor & entrepreneurial adventure stories. Tune in and share this episode with someone you know it will greatly touch!
Joe's son Sam
Sam Adventure | Facebook
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Stay at one of Joe and Ann's BEAUTIFUL vacation homes!
Colorado Springs – Adventure Homes
Unless you have a pastor in your family or are good friends with a pastor's family, you probably don't know very much when it comes to what a pastor does outside of a Sunday morning. Today, we are joined by my father-in-law, Pastor Pete! Pete became a pastor later in life, after starting a family and working other jobs. I ask him about that journey, including living at Bethel Seminary with his wife, Paulette, and their two young kids (including my husband!) We talk about why that ended up being such a beneficial precursor to vocational ministry. We also discuss the lesser-known aspects of being a pastor, small vs. big churches, engaging with partitioners in their environments and creating opportunities to truly get to know one's church family.
I greatly enjoyed this conversation and hope you feel the same way as you listen in!
A quick hello, thank you, prayer and a preview of some of the fantastic guests we have coming up!
Podcast Overview &
Fun - Top 5 books of the year and Top 5 games
Soli Deo Gloria!
Top 5 Episodes of 2021
1. Motherhood: Refined
2. Masturbation
3. Love Thy Body
4. The Kids Are Not Fine
5. Fierce Marriage / Mama Bear Apologetics
Top 5 Countries (Other than US & Canada)
1. Germany
2. Australia
3. Iran
4. Guatemala
5. France
Runner Ups: UK and South Africa
Listen in to hear top 5 books and games!
Azul Review | Board Game Quest
Stratego | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Codenames (codenamesgame.com)
Concept | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Happy Salmon | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Ticket to Ride – a board game series by Alan R. Moon, published by Days of Wonder
We are delighted to bring you a special Christmas episode this week! May you all feel God's presence and know His Word this Christmas.
We are joined by John Sommerville to talk about Christmas, the Cross, obedience, family and much more. John reads one of his original Christmas stories starting at the 43:21 mark. Get some hot cocoa going and snuggle up with your favorite blanket - enjoy!
Order Making Room for Christmas: John M. Sommerville (johnmsommerville.com)
Luke 2 (ESV) The Birth of Jesus Christ
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
The Shepherds and the Angels
8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
It was such a joy to have Megan Almon on the show! I had a fairly extensive outline with questions and topics I wanted to hit with Megan. I even sent it to her ahead of time. However, the conversation really just took care of itself! Tune in to hear:
-A bit about Megan's growing up and when Jesus became Lord of her life
-Being a gymnast in college and meeting her also-a-gymnast husband
-Her love for stories and beauty which led to an early career in journalism
-When her journalism put her face-to-face with abortion
-How she first connected with Scott Klusendorf (hilarious!)
-Moving their family from Georgia to Colorado, for her and her husband's work with Summit Ministries
-The time a group of students walked out on her talk and adults/media called them "brave"
-Prolife apologetics to Gen Z and younger
Life Training Institute:
https://prolifetraining.com/
Megan's husband, Tripp: https://www.summit.org/bios/staff/tripp-almon/
Scott Klusendorf's course, as well as many other excellent ones! https://www.onlinechristiancourses.com/
Megan has trained tens of thousands of individuals in the U.S. and abroad to articulate and defend the pro-life view since joining Life Training Institute as a speaker in 2009. As a wife, mom, athlete, artist, avid reader, and teacher, she has a unique perspective that endears her to any audience. Megan was part of the 2002 SEC championship women’ s gymnastics team at the University of Georgia. She worked as an award-winning journalist until 2008, and was awarded a Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics from Biola University in 2011. Megan and her husband, Tripp, who serves as Director of Programs and Semester with Summit Ministries, have been married since 2003 and have two children, Neely and Rogan. Megan enjoys spending time with her family at their home in Manitou Springs, Co., and is still known to practice handstands in her kitchen. She has served as faculty at Summit Ministries and Impact 360. She has spoken to high school-and-college assemblies and classrooms, conferences, youth organizations, women’s groups, and congregations across the nation on topics including:
The Case for Life — Communicating and defending the pro-life view persuasively and graciously
Preparing Christian Students for College Challenges — Learn the intellectual challenges most prevalent on college campuses, how Christianity shines, and which practical disciplines help students not only navigate young adulthood, but thrive.
The Resurrection: A B.E.A.R. of an Argument — Sharing and defending the truth of the Resurrection of Christ winsomely and convincingly.
The Bankruptcy of Moral Relativism — Learn how moral relativism has impacted cultural dialogue on moral issues, and how to respond with truth and grace.
Lessons from Babylon — Learning from Daniel and his friends who were influential in Babylon how to engage our own culture effectively on today’s key issues.
Beauty Matters — These days, beauty has been pushed to the peripheral and labeled unnecessary. But beauty is an aspect of who and what we are and the reality in which we live. Beauty matters more than we know. Learn how we got here, and how we can make it better.
In this episode, I get to talk with morning radio host, Carmen LaBerge! My husband and I have been listening to Carmen every weekday morning for years. It was a delight to learn more about how she grew up, what propelled her to go to seminary and how she got started in radio. We talked about the peace only Jesus brings. We discussed sanctity of life issues - a great prequel to next week's episode with Life Training Institute's Megan Almon. Carmen does an excellent job bringing the Gospel to the cultural topics of the day. Tune in for a fun and engaging conversation!
Faith Radio - Christian Talk Radio Faith Radio (myfaithradio.com)
With unique insights from a Biblical context, Carmen seeks to reconnect the eternal with the everyday and enters into conversations in ways that honor Jesus.
Tune in weekday mornings for meaningful discussions about things that really matter to you and your family. “Mornings with Carmen” will highlight a faith-based perspective on the news of the day from expert guests, authors, and church leaders. Every morning, Carmen discusses relevant issues so that you might think clearly, engage your faith, and impact culture.
Carmen LaBerge is passionate about helping people reconnect the eternal with the everyday by equipping Christians to engage the culture in ways that honor Jesus. She is a nationally recognized speaker and teacher and blogs regularly at ReconnectwithCarmen.com. She is the author of Speak the Truth: How to Bring God Back into Every Conversation and Executive Director of the Common Ground Christian Network.
Mentioned in the show:
Why I Don't Have Family Devotionals | Sean McDowell
Deliverance | The KEY Ministries | United States
Joni and Friends | Advancing Disability Ministry
Peter Singer’s Bold Defense of Infanticide | Christian Research Institute (equip.org)
Euthanasia: German Group Requires Full Vaccination before Death | National Review
Vaccine Requirements for Euthanasia? - BreakPoint
Whether you're a parent (or future parent), grandparent, work in children's or youth ministry, a teacher or have kids in your life some other way, this is an incredibly important episode. From the earliest of ages, we need to be training our kids how to think well. Objective claim vs. subjective claim. Spot the lie in commercials or media. Learn how to think critically, logically and reasonably. Teach them how to structure good arguments and recognize faulty arguments (assertions, misdirection, fallacies, arguments that don't follow the premises, etc). Compare and contrast different worldviews, recognize worldviews and understand which worldview certain ideas, beliefs and values come from. This is not a fun extra to teach your kids. This is FOUNDATIONAL.
Elizabeth was teaching in a good Christian school. She was teaching kids from Christian homes and who were active in church. Yet, she noticed that they still thought much more like culture than they did like Christ. Elizabeth began searching for curricular materials that would equip her students to think critically, helping them discover that Christianity is the worldview that lines up with reality. After not finding any materials that met this need, she began creating a curriculum for her students. Elizabeth first taught Foundation Comparative Worldview Curriculum as an after-school class for third through fifth graders, and the results were incredible! Students were transformed from passive recipients of information to active evaluators of every message they receive. Parents and teachers alike noticed the impact these materials had on students’ media consumption, academic achievement, and everyday habits. This transformation lasted beyond the elementary years and guided students’ thinking in junior high and beyond.
Elizabeth now works full-time on developing comparative worldview and apologetics resources for children. Her goal is to prepare the next generation to be lifelong critical thinkers and, most importantly, lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.
Biblical Worldview Curriculum For Families, Schools & Churches (foundationworldview.com)
Early Childhood Series (ages 4-7)
Foundation Early Childhood Series (foundationworldview.com)
Comparative Worldview (ages 8-12)
Integrating a Biblical Worldview in Lesson… | Foundation Worldview
Careful Thinking (ages 10-14)
Careful Thinking Curriculum | Biblical… | Foundation Worldview
Biola MA in Apologetics (Talbot School of Theology)
Master of Arts — Christian Apologetics - Biola University
Happy Thanksgiving to our American listeners! We are now officially in the thick of the holiday season. We are thinking about decorations, get-togethers and Christmas music. We are thinking about all the things we're grateful for over the past year. Many of us are also thinking about our health. We want to make the most out of the holidays and we can only do that if our bodies feel GOOD. As Christians, we want to take care of our bodies out of our gratitude and reverence for God. We also want to take care of our bodies so we can live adventurously and actively for many decades to come.
One of the best things you can do for your body (and your kids') is regular chiropractic visits. How well we take care of our spines determines how well our bodies work and feel - our entire bodies! Dr. Robin Overstad has been a chiropractor for 25 years. She is not only passionate about chiropractic care, but also nutrition, massages, electro stimulation and acupuncture. If you are around the Twin Cities in MN, you can visit her at chiropractor Coon Rapids Home - Overstad Chiropractic. If you are not around her clinic, you will still want to tune in to hear all the amazing things chiropractic care can do for you and your family - including those who are pregnant and newborn babies! Hint: The chiropractor isn't just for those with back pain or those who have been in an accident!
"My goal is to help as many people as possible obtain optimum health and to educate them about the benefits of chiropractic." - Dr. Robin Overstad
Dr. Robin R. Overstad was born and raised in Alexandria, MN, attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks for her undergraduate degree, and then attended Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Bloomington, MN where she received her Doctor of Chiropractic.
Graduating in November of 1997, Dr. Overstad completed her internship in Montana, externship in California, and later became a licensed Acupuncturist as well.
It should be noted that Dr. Overstad is currently licensed in California, Montana, and Minnesota for her chiropractic services.
Apart from this, a wide range of services are offered by Dr. Overstad, which always include educating the patient on exactly what their body needs in its current state and how her services will successfully treat the condition, injury, or ailment at hand.
Furthermore, Dr. Overstad is not only concerned with relieving any discomfort the patient may be experiencing, but correcting it to the potential possible, and preventing any future discomfort that usually results.
Undoubtedly, you're sure to find Overstad Chiropractic a friendly, comfortable environment and the solution to your body's needs.
Today on the show, we are talking about sex! We talk about what scripture says about sex. We talk about some harmful (and not Biblical) messages that have been commonly taught in churches and by Christian authors. We talk about the hope and encouragement you can have in Christ - as well as practical resources. Our guest is Sheila Gregoire.
Sheila Wray Gregoire is passionate about changing the evangelical conversation about sex! A popular speaker, marriage blogger, podcaster and award-winning author of several books, including The Good Girl’s Guide to Great Sex and The Great Sex Rescue. She wants to challenge Christians to go beyond pat answers on marriage to reach real intimacy. Sheila believes in authenticity, and gives real solutions to the very real and messy problems women, and couples, can face. She and her husband Keith spend a lot of their time touring North America in an RV, speaking at marriage conferences, hiking, and birdwatching. The parents to two adult daughters, you can usually find her in Belleville, Ontario, where she’s either knitting, blogging, or taking her grandson (and now, granddaughter!) out for a walk. ᐧ
To Love, Honor and Vacuum: For Your Marriage (tolovehonorandvacuum.com)
Our episodes with Sheila's daughter:
Masturbation
SEX!
If you started listening to this episode before 9am CST, there was an error around the 18-23 minute range. It has been fixed! However, it has come to my attention that the fix being processed may depend on the app you are using.
Would we know anything about Jesus of Nazareth if we didn't have the New Testament? Did Jesus have much of an impact on the world outside of what we read in the NT? Did He have an impact on music, science, architecture or education? This is a captivating, historical account of the impact Jesus of Nazareth had on virtually EVERYTHING. J. Warner Wallace is back with us today and you do not want to miss it. Whether you're a skeptic or have been a believer for decades, this is FASCINATING. Certainly, as Christ-followers, we should know well His impact. Jesus of Nazareth is the most significant person of interest in the history of the world..... by far.
J. WARNER WALLACE is a Dateline-featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, and bestselling author. His is a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, and Adjunct Professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology (Biola University). Relying on over two decades of investigative experience, Wallace provides the tools needed to investigate the claims of Christianity and make a convincing case for the truth of the Christian worldview.
Person of Interest – J. Warner Wallace (personofinterestbook.com)
Reality Apologetics: Minnesota
Person of Interest
Detective J. Warner Wallace listened to a pastor talk about Jesus and wondered why anyone would think Jesus was a person of interest. Wallace was skeptical of the Bible, but he’d investigated several no-body homicide cases in which there was no crime scene, no physical evidence, and no victim’s body. Could the historical life and actions of Jesus be investigated in the same way? In Person of Interest, Wallace describes his own personal investigative journey from atheism to Christianity as he carefully considers the evidence. Creative, compelling, and fully illustrated, Person of Interest will strengthen the faith of believers while engaging those who are skeptical and distrusting of the New Testament. (Purchase HERE)
Related Episodes --
First episode with Jim: Cold Case Christianity
Episode about racial issues with Monique Duson: Black Lives Matter
Episode with Scott Klusendorf: Equip Minds to Save Lives
Episode with Nancy Pearcey - Mind/Body Dualism: Love Thy Body
Dominion book mentioned in the show Tom Holland | Hachette UK (tom-holland.org)
Tom Holland's History Podcast: The Rest Is History on Apple Podcasts
Black lives matter! Of course. All humans are made in the imago dei. But, what about Black Lives Matter, the organization? What do they stand for and how should we think about BLM from a Christian worldview? How do we talk with our kids about BLM, racial issues and CRT?
Our guest today does a great job of walking us through how we should be thinking about these issues and then how to talk with our kids about them. Monique will be speaking at Stand to Reason's youth apologetics conference in Eden Prairie, MN next week. She will also be leading a breakout session. Check out the schedule here: Reality Apologetics: Minnesota
Monique Duson is the co-founder and president for the Center for Biblical Unity. She has a background in children's ministry, global mission work, and social service. She has worked with a diverse array of under-served communities. She was also a missionary in South Africa for 4 1/2 years. Monique spent 2 decades as an advocate for Critical Race Theory, but now works on developing unity in the Body of Christ based on a more biblical framework.
Center for Biblical Unity
In a culture polarized by race, and where conversations about race often lead to division, strife, and blame, the Center For Biblical Unity exists to lead respectful and Bible-centered conversations on race, unity, and justice.
We believe that the solution to these issues must start with Scripture. We begin with defining terms according to Scripture, not culture. Terms like “woke,” “white fragility,” or “whiteness” have no place within the Body of Christ and only cause hurt and increased distrust among believers.
Our aim is to use Scripture to define terms like humanity, race, love, and justice. We also want to bring practical tools for clergy and lay people to walk out the ideals of racial unity and biblical justice.
A warm welcome to everyone. Thank you for tuning in! Today's guest is Brett Kunkle. Brett has been working with youth and young adults for twenty-SOMETHING years (possibly 21, possibly 29...)! 4 years ago, he and his wife founded Maven. Maven's got my heart because they have the apologetics & Christian worldview focus we so often talk about on this show, but they also have the youth aspect which is near to my heart. Brett is in a super busy season, leading Immersion Experiences, teaching, speaking, leading, traveling (in addition to being husband and dad, of course) - but he took time to be with us. We were so grateful to have him and for this important conversation. Learn, grow, enjoy! Go, Braves!
MAVEN is youth-focused. We are passionate about young people. Youth. Students. Junior highers. High schoolers. College students. The next generation. Because of our love for youth, we are also passionate about the people who disciple the next generation. Parents. Grandparents. Pastors. Youth leaders. Organizational leaders. Educators. We want to come alongside them to partner, guide, encourage, teach, train and equip them to raise up the next generation for the cause of Christ.
Maven Truth
“Truth + Goodness + Beauty. Maven exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.”
This is a great pairing with last week's episode:
Guide to Sexuality | Mama Bear Apologetics
Our episode with Brett's wife, Erin:
Disciplining Our Kids From A Christian Worldview | Erin Kunkle
Our episode with Katy Faust, mentioned in the show (she will be at MAVEN 2022):
The Kids Are Not Fine | Katy Faust
As promised, here is our Mama Bear Apologetics: Guide to Sexuality episode! I pray it blesses your weekend!
RAISE THEM TO VALUE GOD’S DESIGN
"Starting at a young age, kids are being fed damaging misinformation about sexuality, gender identity, and human biology. As a parent, it’s up to you to help your children understand God’s truth about these integral concepts in the face of the candy-coated lies that saturate today’s world.
As society continues to blur the lines of what is good, true, and acceptable, God’s standards remain clear and unchanging. This book will give you the wisdom to confidently raise your children to understand sex and gender through a biblical lens."
Mama Bear Apologetics, the Guide to Sexuality - Mama Bear Apologetics
Hillary Morgan Ferrer, founder of Mama Bear Apologetics, has a burden for providing accessible apologetics resources for busy moms. She has a master’s in biology, and her specialties are scientific apologetics, dealing with doubt, and identifying causes and solutions for youth leaving the church.
Amy Davison is a former Air Force veteran-turned-writer and podcast cohost for Mama Bear Apologetics. She received her MA in Christian apologetics from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and loves helping parents raise their children to be warriors in the faith. She specializes in biblical sexuality, how to incorporate apologetics into parenting, and cultural challenges to the faith.
Mama Bear Apologetics | Train Yourself. Equip Your Kids
This discussion fits in well with other discussions we've been having at Freedom Families, such as:
Marriage, Family & God's Design | Peter Kapsner
The Christian Worldview | David Wheaton
Love Thy Body | Professor Nancy Pearcey pt. 1Love Thy Body | Professor Nancy Pearcey pt. 2
The Kids Are Not Fine | Katy FaustEquip Minds to Save Lives | Scott Klusendorf
And next week's episode with Brett Kunkle, Love Not By Lies!
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This is a republish of our episode from last spring with Jim Wallace. We will have a new episode (with Mama Bear Apologetics) up this weekend - throwing a curveball at y'all! (Let's not talk about the last two Red Sox games........)
This episode covers Jim's incredible, best-selling, life-changing apologetics book, Cold Case Christianity. He will be back on our show in just a few weeks to talk about his brand new book, Person of Interest. Jim is coming to Minnesota for a youth apologetics conference around the same time. Today's episode will be a great lead up to our November discussion with J. Warner Wallace.
Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels
Christianity could be defined as a “cold case”: it makes a claim about an event from the distant past for which there is little forensic evidence. In Cold-Case Christianity, J. Warner Wallace uses his nationally recognized skills as a homicide detective to look at the evidence and eyewitnesses behind Christian beliefs. Including gripping stories from his career and the visual techniques he developed in the courtroom, Wallace uses illustration to examine the powerful evidence that validates the claims of Christianity. A unique apologetic that speaks to readers’ intense interest in detective stories, Cold-Case Christianity inspires readers to have confidence in Christ as it prepares them to articulate the case for Christianity. (Purchase HERE)
Detective J. Warner Wallace listened to a pastor talk about Jesus and wondered why anyone would think Jesus was a person of interest. Wallace was skeptical of the Bible, but he’d investigated several no-body homicide cases in which there was no crime scene, no physical evidence, and no victim’s body. Could the historical life and actions of Jesus be investigated in the same way? In Person of Interest, Wallace describes his own personal investigative journey from atheism to Christianity as he carefully considers the evidence. Creative, compelling, and fully illustrated, Person of Interest will strengthen the faith of believers while engaging those who are skeptical and distrusting of the New Testament. (Purchase HERE)
Grace Emily Stark graces us on the show today to discuss authentic women's health and restorative reproductive medicine. The information in this episode is so important - every single girl and woman should know these things. Yet, hardly any of us do. We should know how and why God made women's bodies the way He did. He is an incredible designer. This episode isn't just for women because husbands and dads (including future husbands and dads) should know these things, as well. We do talk about specific anatomy and use terminology you may not feel comfortable listening to in front of your kids - here's your heads up!
I know the things in this episode will change lives and families for generations to come. Enjoy, learn, grow and share this with a woman or young woman you know!
A few of the things mentioned in today's show:
Birth Control (it doesn't do what you think it does & it causes things you had no idea...)
Fertility/Infertility
Miscarriage
Breastfeeding
Target Africa: Ideological Neocolonialism in the Twenty-First Century
Sign the FDA petition!!
FDA Petition | Natural Womanhood
Grace Emily Stark, Writer & Editor
Natural Womanhood: Get to know & love your body with fertility awareness
Advancing health outcomes through technology, data science, and a team of experts across clinical research, care, and devices | Verily Life Sciences
Grace Emily's articles mentioned in the show:
How the Holy Rosary brought me real comfort after a miscarriage (aleteia.org)
Why I'll Always Send Flowers for a Miscarriage - Verily (verilymag.com)
The Vicious Mental and Emotional Cycle of Hormonal Birth Control - Verily (verilymag.com)
Is It Possible to Date Intentionally Online? - Verily (verilymag.com)
What an Irregular Period Means, and How the Pill Doesn’t Help - Natural Womanhood
How to Get Rid of Hormonal Acne Without Going on the Pill (naturalwomanhood.org)
Yes, birth control can deplete your body of nutrients | Natural Womanhood
October is here! So glad to be back with everyone this week. I am delighted to have Ryan Frederick on the show today. He and his wife, Selena, started Fierce Marriage because they knew marriages needed to be touched and transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Ryan and Selena felt God's call to talk openly and honestly about all things MARRIAGE. For the month of October, their topic every week will be sex. Head over to the Fierce Marriage podcast to tune in - the first 2 episodes released this week! Less than 2 months ago, Ryan & Selena started a new ministry, Fierce Parenting. They are tackling the same topic this month on the parenting podcast. Check out their first episode for October, "Approaching the Sex Talk." We talk about both Fierce Marriage and Fierce Parenting in today's episode. Enjoy, grow, learn and be blessed by this episode. So grateful you're here!
Fierce Marriage - Build a healthy, Christ-centered marriage
"We started Fierce Marriage to help us process through marriage’s trials as well as celebrate its joys. We are in our 18th year of marriage and we’ve learned a ton about what works and what doesn’t. We hope that as we share openly it will help you grow and cultivate a truly Christ-centered marriage.
We've spent the past 7 years ministering to married couples around the world. God has been extraordinarily good to us! He has allowed the Fierce Marriage ministry to grow beyond our wildest dreams, all while giving us three wonderful daughters (Adelaide, Clementine, and Louisa)."
Home - Fierce Parenting
"We're a ministry that equips and encourages parents in the Gospel. We believe that family is God's idea, children are a blessing, and all of parenting is discipleship. In fact, those three ideas inform every resource you'll find here!
As a Fierce Parenting reader, you can expect bible-base, Christ-centered encouragement for your parenting journey. While we don't know everything there is to know about parenting, we do know the One who does. So let's look to Him!"
Gospel Centered Marriage - On-Demand Courses to Help You Connect, Grow, and Thrive as a Couple
More than a course.Gospel Centered Marriage is a content ecosystem that includes our 6-Week Marriage Core Curriculum and a growing library of marriage enrichment courses.
1: The 6-Week Core
Get unified around the deep truths of marriage and explore how the Gospel informs each one.
2: The Enrichment LibraryThen, choose à la carte from an expanding library* of mini-courses designed to help you grow in specific areas.
Our guest on the show today is Amanda Collins. She is a Texas mama of 5. All Christians, in some shape or form, are called to care for kids in need -- notably those in the foster care system. Amanda thought she was doing exactly (and all) God was asking of her by being a child advocate. One night, she was at an event honoring child advocates, and her husband leaned over to say, "God's been really working in me. I think he's calling us to do foster care."
Amanda's response? Nope.
Tune in to hear how God continued to work in Amanda's heart and what the process of foster care and adoption really looked like!
John 15
5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
Luke 9:23
Then he said to them all: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.
Matthew 18
1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.
James 1
22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do....27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
The next time you are with a young child, ask them, "What do you know about God?"
We did this with our 4-year-old and it was fun to hear his answers. We also asked the 2-year-old, which was cute and funny.
The 4-year-old said 3 things:
1. He loves us
2. God is our true home
3. God is 3 persons
When we asked the 2-year-old, he smiled, yelled "Holy Spirit!" and then ran away to hit a golf ball off a baseball tee.
A question we should all ask ourselves is: "Does what I believe about God line up with who God, Himself, says He is?
Theology is for everyone. Today we welcome Amy Gannett to the show to talk about theology, how to pick a good Bible study, church planting and her upcoming book, Fix Your Eyes. Amy went to Bible college at Moody Bible Institute. She then went to seminary at Gordon Conwell, where she met her now-husband during the first week of classes. Tune in to hear about what God has been doing in their lives and through their lives - including multiple moves, being called to church planting, having their first baby and writing a book!
Amy Gannett – Equipping women to know & love God through His Word
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Fix Your Eyes: How Our Study of God Shapes Our Worship of Him from Amy Gannett - YouTube
Buy Amy's Book! Fix Your Eyes - Lifeway
Today we have a very special edition of the show. I was so grateful to be able to sit down with one of my dearest friends and her identical twin sister. Kayla Owens Gatherwright and Emma Owens Kahlig tell me about
-What is what like growing up as an identical twin
-Their strong relationship with their parents
-Why ending up at different colleges was one of the best things that ever happened to them
-Having a baby only 1 year after getting married
-Pregnancy anxiety after past miscarriage
-Being pregnant with twins, as a twin!
-Taking care of infant twins!
-Having babies at the same time as your twin and the excitement of getting to watch the cousins grow up together
-Their parents deep love of their grandbabies
If you want to help families find freedom in Christ, in all areas of life, you can support this show for as little as $2/month at Freedom Families (locals.com)
The topic of abortion is everywhere. Do you know where you stand? Are you prepared to defend the pro-life position to your friends and neighbors? How and at what age do we talk to our kids about pro-life issues? Scott Klusendorf joins us on the show today to help you take the first steps. We talk about SB8 being implemented in Texas last week, the Supreme Court's decision not to block it, the pro-abortion left's reaction, how we can be equipped to logically and reasonably counter those arguments, the importance of exposing kids to Christian apologetics early and often, AND we talk about the Gospel. It was an honor and a pleasure to have Scott with us!
Scott Klusendorf is the founder and president of the Life Training Institute which was established to equip pro-life advocates for defending their views in the public square. A passionate defender of pre-born children, Scott has participated in numerous debates with abortion advocates at the collegiate level. His debate opponents have included Nadine Strossen, President of the ACLU (1991-2008) – Kathryn Kolbert, an attorney that has argued for abortion rights in a United States Supreme Court case – and Kathy Kneer, President of Planned Parenthood of California. Scott has lectured to student groups at more than 80 colleges and universities including Stanford, U.C. Berkeley, Air Force Academy, Johns Hopkins and M.I.T. Scott is the author of The Case for Life and the co-author of Stand for Life. He and his wife, Stephanie, have four children and reside in the Atlanta area.
Pro-life Syllogism
P1: It is immoral to intentionally kill an innocent human being.
P2: Abortion intentionally kills an innocent human being.
C: Abortion is immoral
S - size
L - level of development
E - environment
D - degree of dependency
Sign up to be in Scott's class with me!
OCC- The Ethics of Abortion Premium Course (onlinechristiancourses.com)
Find out more about the Life Training Institute, find events, resources and learn how to defend life in 5 minutes!
Life Training Institute | Training Others to Save Lives (prolifetraining.com)
Home - LoveLine.com
Providing support for single moms and women facing unplanned pregnancies, who feel they have exhausted all opportunities for resources in their area. Our hope is to discover the need, uncover hidden resources and connect her with one of our volunteer advocates in her area to help. LoveLine is accessible 24/7/365.
And Then There Were None Home - abortionworker.com
We help people in the abortion industry leave their jobs and rediscover the peace and joy they’ve been missing.
PROLIFE WOMENS CONFERENCE
Home - ProLove Ministries
ProLove Ministries is a non profit organization that is here to assist pro-life organizations of all kinds. If you’re just getting started or you’re an organization that’s been around for a while and just needs a little direction, we’re here to share our resources with you!
Justice & Healing
Hurt After Abortion is here for you and we want to help you recover.
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Welcome, September!
Our guest today is on fire for children's rights. Her name is Katy Faust and she is a WARRIOR. Katy founded the nonprofit Them Before Uswith the aim to give children a voice in the debate over family structure. In this episode, Katy and I focus on divorce, but the conversation leads us to discussions about same-sex parenting, IVF, cohabitation, polygamy, surrogacy, the James Younger case, Pete Buttigieg and more! It is a FANTASTIC interview. One of my favorite so far. You can hear the passion in Katy's voice, she brings logic and reason to her arguments (in addition to the data!) and she speaks in such a way that empowers you to want to be a warrior, too.
Children's Rights Before Adult Desires
Katy and co-author, Stacy Manning, published years of research and stories this past February in a book by the same name, Them Before Us. "It pairs gold-standard research with hundreds of stories from children, themselves." We had Stacy on in the spring for an excellent overview of many of the issues tackled in their book. If you have not listened to that episode, definitely check it out after this one!
Them Before Us (from Chapter 1)
"Laws around parenthood are rapidly changing. Mothers and fathers are now considered legally optional and biology is being replaced by "intent" to parent. Functionally, that makes children commodities to be cut and pasted into any/every adult relationship. Unlike adoption, which seeks to protect children by requiring vetting and screening prior to placement, new parenthood laws award children to whichever adult(s) has the money and means to acquire them. And that, my friends, is an injustice that puts both individual children, as well as all of society, at risk. "
Katy's 3 recent What Would You Say Videos -- tremendous resources!!
Do Children's Rights Override Parental Rights? - YouTube
Happily Divorced vs. Unhappily Married - Which is Better for Kids? - YouTube
Modern Family: Are the Kids Really Fine? - YouTube
If you want to help families find freedom in Christ, in all areas of life, you can support this show for as little as $2/month at Freedom Families (locals.com)
Here is the wrap up to our Nancy Pearcey interview. This pt. 2 includes a call to action for all Christians AND an intriguing sneak peek at the new book Nancy is working on. You'll want it on pre-order! We are wishing everyone a great last few days of August!
In Love Thy Body, best-selling author Nancy Pearcey goes beyond politically correct talking points to offer a riveting exposé of the dehumanizing secularist ethos that shapes critical moral and socio-political issues of our day.
Formerly an agnostic, Pearcey was hailed in The Economistas "America's preeminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual." Fearlessly and with compassion, she makes the case that secularism denigrates the body and destroys the basis for human rights.
Throughout, Pearcey sets forth a holistic and humane alternative available to all--one that offers reality-oriented solutions that embrace the dignity of the human body and provide a sustainable basis for inalienable human rights.
"We live in a moral wasteland where human beings are desperately seeking answers to hard questions about life and sexuality. But there is hope. In the wasteland, we can cultivate a garden. We can discover a reality-based morality that expresses a positive, life-affirming view of the human person -- one that is more inspiring, more appealing and more liberating than the secular worldview." - Taken from the introduction to Love Thy Body
Nancy Pearcey is the author of Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality. Her earlier books include The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and two ECPA Gold Medallion Award Winners:How Now Shall We Live (coauthored with Harold Fickett and Chuck Colson) and Total Truth. Her books have been translated into nine languages. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Baptist University. A former agnostic, Pearcey has spoken at universities such as Princeton, Stanford, USC, and Dartmouth. She was highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today and was hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual."
Purchase Love Thy Body: Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality: Pearcey, Nancy R.: 9780801075728: Amazon.com: Books
The Freedom Families vision is to help families find freedom in Christ in all areas of life.
“Liberty is not the power of doing what we like, but the right of being able to do what we ought.” Lord Acton
If you want to help families find freedom in Christ, in all areas of life, you can support this show for as little as $2/month at Freedom Families (locals.com)
Here is pt. 1 of our much-anticipated Nancy Pearcey interview! Get your notebook and pen out, order the book if you don't already have it, and be prepared to pause throughout to let things sink in or take better notes!
In Love Thy Body, best-selling author Nancy Pearcey goes beyond politically correct talking points to offer a riveting exposé of the dehumanizing secularist ethos that shapes critical moral and socio-political issues of our day.
Formerly an agnostic, Pearcey was hailed in The Economistas "America's preeminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual." Fearlessly and with compassion, she makes the case that secularism denigrates the body and destroys the basis for human rights.
Throughout, Pearcey sets forth a holistic and humane alternative available to all--one that offers reality-oriented solutions that embrace the dignity of the human body and provide a sustainable basis for inalienable human rights.
"We live in a moral wasteland where human beings are desperately seeking answers to hard questions about life and sexuality. But there is hope. In the wasteland, we can cultivate a garden. We can discover a reality-based morality that expresses a positive, life-affirming view of the human person -- one that is more inspiring, more appealing and more liberating than the secular worldview." - Taken from the introduction to Love Thy Body
Nancy Pearcey is the author of Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality. Her earlier books include The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and two ECPA Gold Medallion Award Winners:How Now Shall We Live (coauthored with Harold Fickett and Chuck Colson) and Total Truth. Her books have been translated into nine languages. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Baptist University. A former agnostic, Pearcey has spoken at universities such as Princeton, Stanford, USC, and Dartmouth. She was highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today and was hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual."
Purchase Love Thy Body: Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality: Pearcey, Nancy R.: 9780801075728: Amazon.com: Books
The Freedom Families vision is to help families find freedom in Christ in all areas of life.
“Liberty is not the power of doing what we like, but the right of being able to do what we ought.” Lord Acton
If you want to help families find freedom in Christ, in all areas of life, you can support this show for as little as $2/month at Freedom Families (locals.com)
Alert: This episode is not just for moms!
April Pryor joins us today to share a wealth of wisdom for all of us, not just moms. April also offers much needed encouragement to our mamas. April is wise, sweet, honest and inspiring. You don't want to miss a minute. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode:
-How she and Jeremy met
-Her familial experiences growing up
-How the first few years of marriage and kids went
-God using motherhood to refine us
-Looking to scripture to learn how God designed family (rejecting culture's broken ways)
-Keeping Shabbat as a family team
-Relying on Jesus and not ourselves
-Helping our kids treasure their relationships as siblings
-Learning new skills and playing sports as a family
-Our kids and education
-Starting businesses and other endeavors, as a family
-A direct message to young moms and wives
-AND MORE!
April and her husband, Jeremy, train and mentor families to live as "multi-generational family teams on mission". Find resources, courses, a Masterclass, Israel tours, books and how to sign up for the Homeroom group mentioned in the show at: https://familyteams.com/
The Freedom Families vision is to help families find freedom in Christ in all areas of life.
“Liberty is not the power of doing what we like, but the right of being able to do what we ought.” Lord Acton
If you want to help families find freedom in Christ, in all areas of life, you can support this show for as little as $2/month at Freedom Families (locals.com)
Happy August, everyone!
With school starting soon, we wanted to make sure we re-published this episode from last spring. The original episode was titled "Homeschool 101".
Sam's website: Sam Sorbo – Wife, Mom, Actress, Author, Host, Educator
Kevin Sorbo's website: Official Website of Kevin Sorbo | Kevin Sorbo
Sorbo Studios : Sorbo Family Film Studios
Interact with both Sam and Kevin on Locals! Kevin and Sam Sorbo (locals.com)
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We love getting listener questions and comments. Some of you wanted us to discuss masturbation, so we asked Rebecca Lindenbach to come back on the show. Masturbation is one of those tricky topics that is rarely talked about but often wrestled with. Which is exactly why we wanted to talk about it!
The Freedom Families vision is to help families find freedom in Christ in all areas of life.
“Liberty is not the power of doing what we like, but the right of being able to do what we ought.” Lord Acton
If you want to help families find freedom in Christ, in all areas of life, you can support this show for as little as $2/month at Freedom Families (locals.com)
Our special guest on the show today is Tony Myles. Tony is a teaching pastor and leader of student ministries at Riverside Church in Big Lake, Minnesota. He also teaches a handful of different classes at Crown College in St. Bonifacius, MN. Tony wrote a book with his middle son, Daniel, called If...What If? Quirky Questions & Daily Devotions to Feed Your Family & Your Faith. The father and son duo wrote the book to "help families journey through the Bible and life together." My family used this book as a conversation starter and morning devotion at the breakfast table. Tony and I talk about how the book came to fruition, the rhyme and reason to the devotions and then Tony gives a couple of specific examples of If...What If questions. Tune in to hear great advice on connecting with our kids' hearts and minds at all ages - including some fantastic ideas for how you can make milestones extra special in your family.
Buy Tony & Daniel's book: If...What If? Quirky Questions & Daily Devotions to Feed Your Family & Your Faith: Tony Myles, Daniel Myles: 9781433650338 - Christianbook.com
Tony's Blog: Lifetree Family Blogger-Tony Myles (mylifetree.com)
Riverside Church in Big Lake, MN: Riverside Church (myrc.church)
Crown College: Crown College | Accredited Private Christian College in MN
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We don't discipline our kids for our own benefit. We don't discipline our kids to make our lives easier or so they won't embarrass us in front of others. When we discipline our kids, we are training them in righteousness. Erin Kunkle from Maven and Strong Women joins us today to break down all things discipline!
What is the purpose of discipline?
How do we discipline our kids from a Christian worldview?
Are there different goals for discipline depending on the age of the child?
How can we be on the same team with our spouse when it comes to discipline?
How do we navigate wanting to have a strong relationship with our kids & disciplining them? Can we be firm parents and still have a thriving relationship with them?
If I discipline my kids, won't that make them want to hide things from me and lie all the time?
Check out these links for more of Erin's great parenting and marriage advice!
https://maventruth.com/
https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women/
MAVEN - YouTube
The Freedom Families vision is to help families find freedom in Christ in all areas of life.
“Liberty is not the power of doing what we like, but the right of being able to do what we ought.” Lord Acton
If you want to help families find freedom in Christ, in all areas of life, you can support this show for as little as $2/month at Freedom Families (locals.com)
Jeremy Pryor grew up in Seattle - a city with more pet dogs than children. Growing up, he didn't think that was strange at all and, in fact, figured he would live in a similar way to everyone else. That all changed when he was 23-years-old and found himself in Jerusalem.
It doesn't take much analyzing to see that our culture is broken. This is largely because families are broken. What has gone wrong? Is there anything we can do about it? Jeremy explains how there is a RADICALLY different way to think about and do family. These concepts and principles of family are found in scripture, are lived out by many Jewish families still today and will change your family's life and legacy for generations.
Jeremy and his wife, April, train and mentor families to live as "multi-generational family teams on mission". Find resources, courses, a Masterclass, Israel tours, books and how to sign up for the Homeroom group mentioned in the show at: https://familyteams.com/
Watch this episode at: https://youtu.be/BBJHIGpJzcw
The Freedom Families vision is to help families find freedom in Christ in all areas of life.
“Liberty is not the power of doing what we like, but the right of being able to do what we ought.” Lord Acton
If you want to help families find freedom in Christ, in all areas of life, you can support this show for as little as $2/month at Freedom Families (locals.com)
Nathan is back with us this week to discuss the difficult, but crucial topic of pornography. If you missed last week's episode with Nathan, go back to see how the Gospel relates to video games.
At what age should we start having conversations with our kids about our body parts, privacy, what's appropriate and not appropriate - and, what does that look like?
How has our rapidly advancing technological world impacted the conversations we need to be having with our spouses and children?
What safe guards should we have on our phones, tablets and computers when it comes to inappropriate pictures and videos?
What can we do if we or a loved one is trapped in a pornography (or other sexual) addiction?
Finally, prayer for those dealing with a pornography addiction. We pray for Jesus to break the chains of sin in your life to give you Freedom In Christ!
See below for many resources!
Nathan and Anna Sutherland are the founders of Gospel Tech
Why Gospel Tech?
We believe Jesus came to set us free. Often, our technology gets in the way of our relationship with God and others. We want to see children and parents alike freed from the hold tech has on them. Our goal is simple: Teach families to see where tech is helping and where it is hurting their call to love God and love others; teach the difference between Tool Tech and Drool Tech; provide resources to develop healthy habits; build a community of support as families create new relationships with tech.
https://www.gospeltech.net/
https://storage.snappages.site/ZKJSB6/assets/files/Axis-Parents-Guide-to-Pornography-Bundle-22.pdf
Resources mentioned in the show:
https://gabbwireless.com/
https://www.covenanteyes.com/?msclkid=382071a11689197e8e2b117f05a10687
https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/lust-free-living-dvd/
https://www.protectyoungminds.org/good-pictures-bad-pictures-jr/
Even young children have access to the internet and they deserve to be armed early against its dangers.
Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. makes it easy for parents to protect young children ages 3-6 with the Turn, Run & Tell plan!
Written by the best-selling author of the original Good Pictures Bad Pictures book, the Jr. version is a comfortable way for parents to empower their young kids with their first internal filter!
http://www.godmadeallofme.com/
God Made All of Me is a simply-told, beautifully-illustrated story to help families talk about these sensitive issues with two- to eight-year-old children. Because the private parts of our bodies are private, the home is the ideal environment where a child should learn about his or her body and how it should be treated by others. God Made All of Me starts from the fundamental truth that God created everything and applies that truth—the doctrine of creation—to kids and their bodies. It equips parents to talk with both boys and girls about their bodies and to help them understand the difference between the appropriate and inappropriate touch of others.
Go to Freedom Families Community (locals.com) for everything you need to know, all resources and to interact with E.J. and other Freedom Families!
Listen to all the Freedom Families episodes on any podcast app!
https://freedomfamilies.buzzsprout.com/
Should our family own a video game system?
What is the difference between Tool Tech and Drool Tech?
What kind of boundaries should we have in place for video games, or even tech, more broadly?
How can we put our tech use to the good fruit/bad fruit tests we find in scripture?
Nathan and Anna Sutherland are the founders of Gospel Tech
Why Gospel Tech?
We believe Jesus came to set us free. Often, our technology gets in the way of our relationship with God and others. We want to see children and parents alike freed from the hold tech has on them. Our goal is simple: Teach families to see where tech is helping and where it is hurting their call to love God and love others; teach the difference between Tool Tech and Drool Tech; provide resources to develop healthy habits; build a community of support as families create new relationships with tech.
https://www.gospeltech.net/
Go to freedomfamilies.locals.com for everything you need to know, all resources and to interact with E.J. and other Freedom Families!
Listen to all the Freedom Families episodes on any podcast app!
https://freedomfamilies.buzzsprout.com/
Find more from Truman -
Locals: returntoreason.locals.com
YouTube: Return to Reason
Twitter: @mymundanemind
Spotify: Return to Reason
Enemy at the Gates
"We don't know where this thing isn't."
-Bret Weinstein
Truman is compiling a list to illustrate the total societal takeover by Far-Left Orthodoxy, including the explicit targeting of our kids for indoctrination. Find the complete list at ReturntoReason.locals.com
Compromised entities:
Nickelodeon
Cartoon Network
Kellogg's Cereal
Mattel Toys
Lego
Sesame Street (SESAME STREET 🤦♂️)
PBS
CNN
The New York Times
The Washington Post
NPR
NBC News
Gender/Sexuality
Cartoon Network celebrating transgender children:
https://twitter.com/stage13network/status/1377332951659151360?s=20
Lego released "rainbow set" for Pride Month:
https://www.lego.com/en-us/aboutus/news/2021/may/everyone-is-awesome/
"Queer up your morning routine" with Kellogg's new cereal featuring edible glitter, and a place to write your pronouns on the box:
https://www.out.com/activism/2021/4/20/kelloggs-releasing-glittery-pride-themed-cereal-glaad
Mattel releases gender-neutral doll:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/25/arts/mattel-gender-neutral-dolls.html
New York Department of Education + PBS air virtual event for 3-8 year olds featuring a drag queen singing "the hips on the drag queen go swish swish swish."
https://twitter.com/MaryMargOlohan/status/1395179623584051201?s=20
Our benevolent president has replaced "mother" with "birthing person" in official US government health guidelines:
https://www.newsweek.com/biden-admin-replaces-mothers-birthing-people-maternal-health-guidance-1598343
Race
Cartoon Network supporting a fundraiser for National Bail Out. The donations page takes you to ActBlue, the Democrat PAC that BLM's page took you to:
https://twitter.com/cartoonnetwork/status/1291400900934860801?s=20
Sesame Street workshop on racial justice:
https://www.sesameworkshop.org/what-we-do/racial-justice
NBC promoting the idea that CRT is just about learning the historical impact of racism on today:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/can-critical-race-theory-patriotism-coexist-classrooms-n1268824
NPR, same thing. This time specifically arguing that we must focus on race in order to move past race to MLK's dream. Makes sense:
https://www.npr.org/2021/06/02/1001055828/the-brewing-political-battle-over-critical-race-theory
New York Times, same thing:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/01/us/politics/critical-race-theory.html
Washington Post, same thing:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/05/29/critical-race-theory-bans-schools/
Here is the second half of my conversation with Jacki Anderson! Some of the things you'll hear in this episode:
-Moving from a residential neighborhood to a 10-acre property with some work to do (gardening, animals, canning, home projects - planting over 325 trees!)
-Trusting God in your house hunting
-Instead of constantly looking for a new home with all the bells and whistles (while never being content), setting goals and a vision for how to sculpt your current home and make it BEAUTIFULLY YOURS
-How a mayor is revitalizing a dying rural town
-How do homeschool kids socialize?
-Aren't SAHMs bored?
-When you're in the market for a home, seeing through the mess (or the staging) to your dream home
-The importance of belonging to a local church body
-Wives/moms finding fellowship & accountability with sisters in Christ
-Husbands/dads finding fellowship & accountability with brothers in Christ
In Part 1, you'll hear:
-Finding love later than expected (and God's amazing providence)
-Having 4 kids in 5 years after age 30
-Transitioning from public school teacher to homeschooler
-Homeschool resources you MUST know (including legal help!)
Join the Freedom Families community to talk with our host, E.J., and others who listen to this show! freedomfamilies.locals.com
Today on the show, we welcome Jacki Anderson! This is a great discussion about family, schooling/unschooling and Building A Home.
In Part 1, you'll hear:
-Finding love later than expected (and God's amazing providence)
-Having 4 kids in 5 years after age 30
-Transitioning from public school teacher to homeschooler
-How to start homeschooling if you have no idea where to begin
-Homeschool resources you MUST know (including legal help!)
Part 2 of my conversation with Jacki will air this Thursday. You don't want to forget to come back because you'll hear how Jacki's family went from residential neighborhood to a 10-acre property. With renovations, gardens and animals, they're turning it into their forever home.
RESCOURCES mentioned in the show:
https://mache.org/
https://hslda.org/
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=homeschool
Marriage and divorce rates are on the decline. US birth rates have been plummeting well below replacement level for years now. Self-identifying Christians increasingly choose to cohabitate and believe "casual sex" is acceptable.
With our culture telling us, especially women, that we need to pursue selfish independence and worldly success at all costs (including at the cost of delaying or avoiding both marriage and children), I ask Peter Kapsner, "How does God want us to view marriage, sex and children?"
Plus, should we still hold a grudge against the Houston Astros??
I also give you my heart for Freedom Families toward the end of this episode!
Dr. Peter Kapsner is someone I have admired through the radio waves for years. This is probably the most fun I have had in a conversation yet! Peter often appears as a guest or even a guest host for radio programs on Faith Radio 900/90.7 in the Twin Cities. Faith Radio is a Biblically faithful radio station with a variety of programs, both live and recorded, addressing the difficult theological and faith questions of life, as well as the headlines of the day. He is regularly in pulpits around the Minneapolis area. Peter has been married to his wife, Hallie, for 20+ years, has five kids, lives in the western suburbs of Minneapolis and LOVES golf and travel.
With a Ph.D. in Practical Theology, Dr. Peter Kapsner brings his life experience to the classroom and radio waves as he explores the current issues facing young people today. His areas of specialty include New Testament, human sexuality, ethics, church history, engagement with culture, ministry leadership, and spiritual formation.
https://myfaithradio.com/
You can watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/cRCHRB3jZkM
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Them Before Us exists to advance social policies that encourage adults to actively respect the rights of children rather than expecting children to sacrifice their fundamental rights for the sake of adult desires. We aim to equip all adults to defend the rights of all children.
Them Before Us | Children's Needs Before Adults' Desires
Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children’s Rights Movement provides child-centric answers to questions about marriage, family, parenthood, surrogacy, adoption, reproductive technologies, divorce, same-sex parenting, cohabitation, polygamy and more.
Buy The Book
The book pairs gold-standard research with hundreds of stories from children, many of which have never been told before. The result? A new generation of children’s rights advocates.
I recommend you WATCH this interview. It is important that you can see Claire's face as she tells you her story. This is the most important story you will hear all year!
https://youtu.be/wKgSHm2dAf0
As political tensions in our country continue to rise and more lines are drawn in the sands of ideology, morality, and religion, knowing where and how to make a stance on controversial issues such as pro-life versus pro-choice is a decision that has proven to cause more divisions than it once did. Fortunately, abortion survivor Claire Culwell is no stranger to conflict and bravely shares her own journey of overcoming fear in order to become a voice for the voiceless in her new book Survivor: An Abortion Survivor’s Surprising Story of Choosing Forgiveness and Finding Redemption (4/27/21, Trade Paper, WaterBrook). In this raw and never-before-seen glimpse into her complete story, Culwell invites readers into a new perspective and encourages them to stand in a gap that often suffers attacks from both sides. Ultimately, she urges readers “to love women where they are, empower them to choose life, [and] help make choosing life possible by walking alongside them.”
Claire Culwell is an author, host of the “Called To Be Bold” podcast, and international speaker, represented by the Ambassador Speakers Bureau. She has been featured on Fox News, Focus on the Family, and in many other news outlets. She lives with her husband and their four children in Austin, Texas, where she serves on the communications and public policy committee for the Texas Alliance For Life.
Order SURVIVOR today! In bookstores and online April 27th!
http://www.claireculwell.com/
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David grew up in a Christian home, with Godly parents - he even professed faith as a small child. During college and his time as a professional tennis player, he realized that his profession of faith did not equal a possession of Christ Jesus. Tune in not only to hear more about David's inspiring journey, but to hear exactly what the Christian worldview is and why it is essential for Christians to not only profess faith but to possess faith and a Christian worldview.
David's website, radio show, podcast and work can be found at: https://www.thechristianworldview.org/
You can read more of David’s story, including his time at Stanford University and early years on the tennis tour, in his first book, University of Destruction—Your Game Plan for Spiritual Victory on Campus. Or you can read about the latter years of David’s tennis career, his family, and what David discovered through the journey with a special yellow Lab in his latest book, My Boy, Ben—A Story of Love, Loss and Grace.
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Today on the show, we welcome Cold Case Detective, J. Warner Wallace. Jim grew up in an atheist household and in an area of California where Christians were few and far between. Years into his career, he decided to take his skills and evidential approach from the field into the Christian faith. As an atheist, he investigated the Gospel claims. Tune in to hear where that led!
Find videos, books and other resources at: Cold Case Christianity
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Today on the show, we welcome Rebecca Lindenbach. She, her mother and a biostatistician were able to gather extensive (and very personal) data regarding sex from 20,000 women last year. Tune in to hear what they found. In Rebecca's words, the research they've compiled and analyzed is "groundbreaking, inspiring and conversation-changing". Earlier this year, they published what they found, plus many stories and a call to action, in a book called, The Great Sex Rescue. And now they're moving on to men! This particular episode and the book are a must-read/watch for both men and women!
The Great Sex Rescue is based on 4 different types of research:
-in-depth survey of 20,000 women
-Follow-up intensive interviews and focus groups
-A look at peer-reviewed research in the field
-A review of top evangelical best-selling books on marriage & sex to see what messages they give
Find an abundance of marriage, sex and family resources at:
https://tolovehonorandvacuum.com/
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The Equality Act isn't what its name pretends to be. You need to know what is in this bill (which is currently before the US Senate). My guest in this episode is a politics and religion scholar, professor and author. You may have seen him on the Glenn Beck show discussing his most recent book, "Did America Have a Christian Founding?" Welcome, Dr. Mark Hall!
If passed, this bill would be one of the most radical bills ever signed into law and would leave many victims all across the country.
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If you are a parent, grandparent or possible future parent, you're not going to want to miss this episode of Freedom Families. Sam tells us why home education is not only something we should greatly consider, but assures us we can do more for our family than we ever thought possible. This is an empowering message for all of us!
You can find Sam's videos, radio show, podcast, books and other resources at: samsorbo.com
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