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Another study finds the abortion pill is causing more harm than the drug companies claim. News reports are finding a rise in spirituality in America; we'll look closely at that claim. And we take questions and comments from listeners.

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Segment 1 - News of the Week

EPPC: New Study of Abortion Pill Reveals Startling Failure Rate

What Would You Say?: Is the abortion pill as safe as Tylenol?

ADF: Colorado court fully protects Christian academy's ability to receive funding for preschool

Breakpoint: A Win for Dr. Allan Josephson, ADF, and for Children

Segment 2 - A Return to Spirituality?

PEW: Decline of Christianity in the U.S. Has Slowed, May Have Leveled Off

Ryan Burge: The Religion of America's Young Adults

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The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God by Justin Brierly

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Segment 3 - Refugee Resettlement

Culture Friday: Resettling South African refugees

Segment 4 - Listener Questions

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Worldview Academy

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The scientific consensus is that life begins at conception, so what's the problem with banning abortion?

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The biblical account is the account of the world, and Hollywood is catching on. ___________

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When forgiveness makes the news, God's desire for His image bearers speaks for itself.

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The social media app that's convincing youth that babies are boring, and other such lies.

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Christians should get there first.

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Robert Prevost has been elected Pope Leo XIV. What should we be looking for in the new leader? A new law in Washington calls religious freedom into question in cases of reporting abuse. AI-fueled spiritual fantasies and psychosis are destroying families and lives. John and Maria offer a framework on discerning truth from heresy in different religions and denominations.

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What Would You Say? Video Series

Segment 1 - New Pope Elected and State Shenanigans

CNN: May 8, 2025 Leo XIV elected as first American pope

CBS News: Feds call child abuse confession law for priests "anti-Catholic" as church vows to excommunicate those who comply

WORLD: Maine court removes mother's right to bring child to church

Segment 2 - AI-Fueled Psychosis

Rolling Stone: People are Losing Loved Ones to AI-Fueled Spiritual Fantasies

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Segment 3 - Mormonism and Denominational Differences

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Segment 4 - Listener Questions

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60 Minutes: Egg freezing popularity increasing among young women to preserve their fertility

Breakpoint: Messing with Imago Dei

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Is "baby optimization" unscientific and immoral?

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Does Hollywood usually know the answer to "What could possibly go wrong?"

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Why all Christians should care who the next pope is.

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