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This week Andrew discusses recent news concerning Walgreens and their decision concerning the abortion pill. He also takes a look at the response of Governor Newsom to this news. Andrew ends today's show discussing the importance of Truth and standing strong in the faith as we live in today's culture. Enjoy as he covers this and more on this week's episode.  Show Notes: Walgreens and Governor Newsom https://apnews.com/article/abortion-pill-walgreens-mifepristone-fd2663ace286c3c48b9c66a74c652ef4 https://apnews.com/article/california-governor-newsom-walgreens-abortion-pill-080489daa45a981f2da140a2a56ee25b    

This week Andrew looks at new data and trends concerning singleness, marriage, and depression. How are all of these things connected in today's society? Listen as Andrew answers this and more on this week's episode.    Show Notes: Most Young Men are Single https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/3868557-most-young-men-are-single-most-young-women-are-not/   Benefits of Marriage https://ifstudies.org/blog/marital-bliss-new-evidence-that-marriage-promotes-flourishing-   Depression https://jonathanhaidt.substack.com/p/social-media-mental-illness-epidemic?r=2k5mj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web  

This week Andrew spends some time looking a new study from the CDC concerning depression in adolescents. These numbers are staggering and deserve our attention. We also look at a new Department of Defense announcement concerning abortion for service members. Listen this week as Andrew covers this and more.    Show Notes:  Depression Study https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/13/health/teen-girls-sadness-suicide-violence.html?fbclid=IwAR3LmYtwMkBXavK-B5wNpX1_ySYcpSQexskFrdjwXpZRXzFWVHpip-LhFgs   Department of Defense Announcement https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2023/02/16/troops-can-take-three-weeks-off-to-travel-for-abortions-ivf-treatment/    

This week Andrew discusses the recent State of the State address by Governor Lee and his desire to partner with and fund the great work of pregnancy centers. Andrew also looks at some new policy proposals surrounding life and recent comments from a Yale professor concerning population control. Listen as he discusses this and more on this week's episode.    Show Notes: State of the State https://apnews.com/article/abortion-politics-bill-lee-tennessee-7509c03331225cc884ac2878ae71ef0c   Policy Proposals https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/10/us/conservatives-child-care-benefits-roe-wade.html   Yale Professor https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/12/world/asia/japan-elderly-mass-suicide.html  

Andrew joined Bob Bell this morning for an interview to discuss Governor Lee's State of the State Address. What does this mean for life, pregnancy centers, and for Tennesseans? Listen to find out!!

This week Andrew looks at the funding mechanisms in states that are prioritizing life, a conversation between Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi, and gives an update on all things TN. Enjoy as he covers this and more on this week's episode.    Show Notes: State Funding https://thefederalist.com/2023/02/01/post-roe-texas-and-other-states-should-prioritize-funding-for-moms-and-babies/ Hillary and Nancy https://www.lifenews.com/2021/02/02/hillary-clinton-we-need-to-protect-abortion-for-our-grandkids/        

This week Andrew covers a wide variety of topics as he discusses a golden statue erected in NY, a need for a national strategy on life and abortion, and true masculinity. Enjoy as Andrew covers this and more on this week's episode.    Idolatry in NY https://www.lifenews.com/2023/01/25/new-york-city-erects-satanic-statue-on-city-courthouse-to-promote-abortion/   A National Strategy https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2023/01/87120/   A Wrongheaded Look at Masculinity from the New Yorker https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/01/30/whats-the-matter-with-men  

This is a stand alone segment from a recent show where Andrew gives context and explanation around a recent speech he provided. It is our prayer that these words would inspire and encourage all of us to be driven by the "I'm For's" in our life. 

This week Andrew discusses the next 50 years of the pro-life movement. How did we get here and what do we need to do moving forward. He also looks at a new FDA requirement and what that means for local pharmacies. Andrew ends the show today by discussing the "I'm for's" of the pro-life movement.  Enjoy as he discusses this and more on this week's episode.    Show Notes: How We Got Here https://wng.org/opinions/roe-v-wade-and-americas-broken-conscience-1674472615   FDA https://www.frc.org/newsroom/family-research-council-13-pro-life-groups-send-letter-urging-walgreens-cvs-to-cease-dispensing-abortion-inducing-drugs    

This week Andrew discusses a recent piece concerning the question of life's origin, a recent vote in DC, and a rule change by the FDA. He unpacks these important topics as he navigates our own engagement in the cultural discussion. This week is also Sanctity of Life Sunday...find details below on how you can get involved.    Show Notes: When Does Life Begin? https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/01/actually-we-do-know-when-human-life-begins/   Washington Votes https://news.yahoo.com/210-democrats-vote-against-bill-213342882.html   FDA Rule Change https://www.heritage.org/life/commentary/biden-fda-move-turn-local-pharmacies-abortion-clinics   Knoxville's March for Life https://www.prolifeknox.org/march_for_life_2023  

This week Andrew is joined by Greg Austen, Executive Director of Church Outreach and Engagement at Care Net. Greg is also the author of a brand new book, Irreplaceable: Recovering God's Heart for Dads. Enjoy this great conversation on the importance of dads, the need for engagement, and the ideas and resources to put this in place in our homes and communities.  Show Notes: Irreplaceable: Recovering God's Heart for Dads, https://www.amazon.com/Irreplaceable-Recovering-Gods-Heart-Dads/dp/B0BLGBZN1K/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17TE1MP0TTQJS&keywords=irreplaceable+recovering+god%27s+heart&qid=1673369878&sprefix=irreplaceable+recovering+gods+hear%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1

This week Andrew discusses a recent push from abortion proponents to present abortion as "self-care." He also discusses some happenings in Tennessee concerning a desire from some, that claim to be pro-life, to water down the Human Life Protection Act. Andrew ends the show by analyzing a conviction led motivation versus a next election led motivation and why discerning the difference is so important.   Listen as he talks about this and more on this week's episode.  

This week Andrew discusses a recent conversation our culture is having on suicide and mental health. This is a hard topic, but a much needed conversation as we navigate our culture's fixation on death while consistently devaluing life. Andrew also looks at a recent debate in DC that is seeking to make abortion easier.  Listen as he discusses this and more on this week's episode. 

This week Andrew discusses a strategy shift on the abortion debate from federal to state and local. This shift was expected and will play out starting in January as new legislative sessions start around the country. He also looks at a recent report out CO where a city is seeking to stop an abortion clinic from opening. Andrew finishes the show discussing the importance of raising boys to be good fathers.    Show Notes: Strategy Shift https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/10/us/abortion-roe-wade.html   Colorado City https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2022/12/12/pueblo-abortion-ordinance-sanctuary-unborn-colorado   Importance of Raising Boys https://ifstudies.org/blog/fighting-building-fathering-understanding-how-boys-play    

This week Andrew takes a look at new data concerning abortion numbers around the country, specifically in states like Tennessee where restrictions are in place. He also looks at a recent Editorial detailing Canada's euthanasia policies and a piece out of the NY Post concerning marriage numbers declining and the role married couples are playing in those declining numbers. Listen as Andrew discusses this and more on this week's show.  Abortion Numbers Decline: https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-nashville-277db58f-6108-45e7-a82d-2cb185c30804.html?chunk=0&utm_term=emshare#story0 Canada's Policy on Euthanasia: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/03/opinion/canada-euthanasia.html Marriage Numbers: https://nypost.com/2022/12/01/our-falling-birth-and-marriage-rates-reflect-the-lie-that-only-singles-have-fun/    

This week Andrew discusses recent data pointing to a concerning trend of loneliness in our society. This trend does not discriminate. Listen as he discusses why this matters and what we can do to make a change.    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20668659/   https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/11/23/americans-alone-thanksgiving-friends/   https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/27/us/living-alone-aging.html?smid=tw-share    

This week Andrew discusses a message of revival and repentance. Do we truly want to see revival or do we want to see our neighbors and/or enemies get what they "deserve?" This is a timely and convicting message as we look at Jonah. How will we answer these questions?    Listen this week as we discuss. 

This week Andrew discusses a recent report from NPR that highlights abortion and unintentionally shows the brutal nature of this procedure. We also analyze the midterms in light of election day.    Listen as Andrew discusses this and more on this week's episode.  

This week Andrew looks at the midterms, new polling data, and Stacey Abrams' recent comments concerning abortion and inflation. 

This week Andrew discusses the midterms and the unwillingness of some candidates to tout their true thoughts on abortion. Andrew also spends some time analyzing Michigan and a ballet proposal seeking to enshrine abortion in the state. We finish today by looking at the need for engagement at a state and local level.    Links: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/10/17/upshot/times-siena-poll-likely-voters-crosstabs.html https://www.ncregister.com/cna/michigan-bishops-abortion-ballot-initiative-would-also-give-minors-right-to-gender-transition https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/metro-council-takes-500k-from-other-departments-to-send-to-planned-parenthood/