A Conversation on Life with Andrew Wood

This week Andrew discusses dads, Senator Feinstein's death, abortion pill reversal, and the state of Ohio. We covered a lot of ground today. Are dads lazy? Was the Senator a centrist? Is abortion reversal dangerous? Will Ohio protect life?

Listen this week and Andrew answers these questions and more. 

Show Notes:

Lazy dads?

https://ifstudies.org/blog/lazy-dads-ii-the-reckoning

Senator Feinstein

https://wng.org/opinions/dianne-feinstein-was-no-political-centrist-1696247927

Abortion Pill Reversal

https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/22/us/california-lawsuit-mifepristone-reversal-claim/index.html

This week Andrew discusses a new survey of mainline protestant pastors and congregants. The findings are astounding and deserve some time. We also look at an AI generated "church service" and why this, in our estimation is a dangerous move. Andrew finishes today's show with a discussion on two parent homes and why that matters. 

Listen as Andrew discusses this and more on this week's episode. 

Show Notes: 

Survey

https://dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com/new-survey-mainline-protestant-pastors-notably-more-liberal-than-congregants/

Two Parent Homes

https://www.christianpost.com/voices/two-parents-are-a-right-not-a-privilege.html

This week Andrew discusses the most recent GOP debate, myths being shared by the press, and a recent political move that harms a bipartisan piece of legislation. How are we to respond and why is it so important for us to articulate our position? 

Listen as Andrew discusses this and more on this week's episode. 

Show Notes:

Politics at Play

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/08/abortion-fight-threatens-to-spoil-bipartisan-pregnant-worker-protections-00110261

This week Andrew looks at recent data discussing happiness in conjunction with marriage and careers. The numbers may surprise you. Andrew finishes the show discussing a recent ruling in Ohio that should have our attention. 

Listen as he discusses this and more on this week's show. 

Show Notes:

Marriage and Happiness

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/17/opinion/marriage-happiness-career.html

Ohio Ruling

https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/abortion-unthinkable

This week Andrew discusses masculinity...or the lack thereof. He also looks at recent decisions by the Department of Defense to make abortion more accessible. Andrew ends today's show with a thought and a statement...We have gone from sacrificing ourselves for future generations and their greater good to sacrificing future generations for the sake of ourselves and our own greater good. 

Listen as he discusses this and more on this week's episode. 

Show Notes:

Masculinity

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/10/christine-emba-masculinity-new-model/

Department of Defense

https://twitter.com/RepBenCline/status/1679505833607012354?s=20

Have We Lost Our Way

https://andrewhwood.substack.com/p/have-we-lost-our-way

This week Andrew discusses the Biden Administration's political maneuvering with Title X funding and pro-life states. He also looks at new data concerning marriage and the trend of putting it off until later. Andrew finishes the show discussing legislative actions that are disincentivizing marriage and parenthood. 

Listen as Andrew discusses this more on this week's episode.  

Show Notes:

Title X:

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/tennessee-rep-green-introduces-states-choose-life-act-stop-biden-admins-retribution-pro-life-states?intcmp=tw_fnc

Marriage:

https://nypost.com/2023/07/01/record-high-number-of-40-year-olds-in-us-have-never-been-married-study/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nypost_sitebuttons

Disincentivizing Marriage:

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/house-republican-plan-penalizes-marriage

This week Andrew discusses the one year anniversary of the Dobbs' decision. What has this year meant to the pro-life movement? How are we to view this historic day? Andrew then looks at some new data concerning the aging of the US population and the desire for social status over marital and parental status. What do these numbers mean and how are we to make sense of them through a Biblical worldview? Throughout today's show Andrew also discusses the "pick your battles" mindset and what that means in the context of our current cultural conversation. 

Listen as Andrew discusses this and more on this week's episode. 

Show Notes:

This is the Year

https://prolifeyear.com/iw/8/

An Aging Population

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/22/us/census-median-age.html?smid=tw-share

Social Status

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666622723000382

This week Andrew looks at recent statements from abortion proponents that illustrate a pivot in their language. What does this mean? Why make this pivot now? Andrew also looks at recent data surrounding abortion numbers since the Dobbs ruling. We finish today by analyzing a CDC report concerning suicide and depression. 

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Show Notes:

Abortion Numbers

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/abortion-trend-after-dobbs/

CDC Numbers

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4051212-cdc-pandemic-teen-homicide-suicide-rates/

This week Andrew discusses family formation and the importance of traditional values as we think about a Biblical worldview and policies that have an impact on those values. He also discusses a recent decline in fertility and what that means for society and culture. Andrew finishes today with a conversation on AI and a detached reality that is moving us away from a Biblical framework and worldview. 

Listen as Andrew discusses this and more on this week's episode. 

Show Notes:

Family Formation

https://ifstudies.org/blog/canada-needs-a-family-formation-policy-framework

Fertility Rates

https://www.liveaction.org/news/economic-magazine-warns-population-collapse/

This week Andrew discusses the identity crisis facing our culture. What is the motivation behind this? Are we intentionally erasing identity? Andrew then looks at recent ads and publications that are strategically and quietly changing language. Why are we seeing this now and how have we seen this in the past? 

Listen as Andrew discusses this and more on this week's episode. 

Show Notes:

Abortion in Schools

https://www.liveaction.org/news/teacher-role-promote-abortion-students/

Language Changes

https://deadline.com/2023/06/associated-press-style-guide-updates-gender-terminology-suggests-avoiding-biological-sex-references-1235399618/