In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna is joined by pro-life advocate Sarah Tarnowski. Born in Manhattan, New York, Sarah was raised by a single mother, who had two abortions before her. Growing up, Sarah had the conviction that abortion was wrong but lacked the knowledge of what it entailed.
In 2019, Sarah attended the Day of Mourning, held in Albany, New York, which was a day to grieve and repent for the deaths of the unborn. Since that event, Sarah’s been able to support her convictions with a new perspective. Today, she is the central PA city director of Love Life, and her mission is to share the importance of motherhood while advocating for the existence of children.
By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes listeners are encouraged that life beyond the womb is beautiful both for the mother and the child.
Furthermore, listeners will hear Brenna and Sarah discuss:
- Love Life and the services they offer for families, mothers, and children
- Ways to advocate for life both respectfully and without condemnation
- Arguments for abortion
- How abortion can retraumatize women
- Unhealthy coping mechanisms and unaddressed emotion after abortion
- Why women think pregnancy will jeopardize their chances of success
- Encouragement for women who want to follow their dreams and goals while being mothers
- Reminders that motherhood is a gift and not a curse
About Love Life:
Love Life was founded in 2016 by Justin Reeder.
Love Life’s Ministry Statement: LOVE LIFE IS UNITING AND MOBILIZING THE CHURCH TO CREATE A CULTURE OF LOVE AND LIFE THAT WILL RESULT IN AN END TO ABORTION AND THE ORPHAN CRISIS.
Scriptures Mentioned
- Luke 22:19-20
- Psalm 127:3
- Proverbs 17:6
- 1 Timothy 3:15
- Ezekiel 19:4
Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_tarnowski7?igsh=MW4wOXM5cjlweTEwZw==
LoveLifeUSA:
1. LOVE LIFE (SITE)
Other Resources:
2. Care Net - A Pro-Abundant Life Ministry (SITE)
3. Live Action | Pro-Life Advocacy for Dignity and Human Rights (SITE)
4. Home - Students for Life of America (SITE)
5. What does the Bible say about abortion? | GotQuestions.org (ARTICLE)
6. The Lila Rose Show | Podcast on Spotify (PODCAST)
7. Care Net's CareCast | Podcast on Spotify (PODCAST)
8. Students for Life of America - YouTube (YOUTUBE CHANNEL)
Books:
1. Unexpected Choice: An Abortion Doctor’s Journey to Pro-Life: MD, Giebink Patti, Shumate, Kimberly: 9781646070183: Amazon.com: Books
Movies:
1. Unplanned Official Trailer - In Theaters March 29 - YouTube
Scriptures about Motherhood, Babies, & the Womb:
Psalm 8:2: “You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you.”
Psalm 22:10: “I was thrust into your arms at my birth. Youhave been my God from the moment I was born.”
Psalm 26:10: “Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close.”
Psalm 37:26: “The godly always give generous loans to others, and their children are a blessing.”
Psalm 102:18: “Let this be recorded for future generations, sothat a people not yet born will praise the Lord.”
Psalm 139:13-18: “You made all the delicate, inner parts of mybody and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand.”
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