Send us a text

Eve's simple declaration after giving birth to Cain—"I have gotten a man-child with the help of the Lord"—reveals a profound theological truth that modern society has largely forgotten: God alone opens and closes the womb. In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Robert Jackson and his wife Carlotta trace this understanding through Scripture, examining how women like Sarah, Rachel, Leah, and Hannah all discovered this reality through their own struggles with fertility.

Against this biblical backdrop, the Jacksons examine our current global fertility crisis. With birth rates plummeting worldwide—Vietnam abandoning its two-child policy, the United States hovering at just 1.62 children per woman, and aging populations threatening economic stability across developed nations—we're witnessing the consequences of viewing children as burdens rather than blessings.

What's driving this decline? The Jacksons identify three cultural forces: widespread birth control, women prioritizing careers over motherhood, and rampant materialism that calculates children primarily as financial liabilities. These forces directly contradict Scripture's consistent portrayal of children as divine gifts (Psalm 127:3-5).

The conversation takes a personal turn when Carlotta, herself highly educated with numerous professional opportunities, shares why she chose to be a stay-at-home mother of nine children. Her counter-cultural decision wasn't always easy, but it was grounded in faith rather than fear—a perspective she passionately encourages younger women to embrace.

This episode challenges listeners to reconsider whether our attitudes toward family planning reflect biblical wisdom or merely cultural conditioning. When Pope Francis observes that "birth rates reveal how much happiness is present in society," he highlights what might be the most overlooked truth in our discussions about fertility: our willingness to welcome children reveals much about our faith, values, and ultimate source of security.

Support the show

https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com

https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/