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Our Season 1 finale ends with the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus, drawing from the gospels of Matthew and Luke, and using Marie Bowen's book, Pregnant With Promise. In addition to the story of the incarnation of Christ, this episode contains a presentation of the gospel and a prayer for those who are drawn to belief in Christ as Savior and Lord.
We encourage you to share this podcast with friends, family, church family, pregnancy care center staff and clients and especially those who are expecting. It is our hope that people around the world will continue to listen to this season's episodes for information, encouragement and to change the hearts of the abortion-minded so that our unborn sisters and brothers will be born to hear the gospel preached.
Scripture references in this episode include:
Matthew 1-2 Luke 1-2 Isiah 7:14
Micah 5:2 I Timothy 1:15 Colossians 1:15-20
John 3:16 Hebrews 1:1-3 John 4:23
The passage at the end of the episode is from The Being and Nature of the Unborn Child by Thomas F. Torrance, Glen Lorien Press, Lenoir, NC 2000
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Compelled by the gospel, PPL equips Presbyterians to champion human life at every stage. PPL.org
We are continuing to work our way through Marie Bowen's excellent book, Pregnant With Promise, and in this Episode we will learn about the miraculous birth of John the Baptist to Zachariah and Elizabeth, and how both John and Jesus were filled with the Holy Spirit and working out their calling from the moment of conception. Every child born changes our lives forever and the world for generations to come. Thank God, that with the birth of Jesus, the world will never be the same.
Scripture references in this episode include:
Luke 1; 19:10 I Chronicles 24 Exodus 30:6-8
John 16:5-15 Isaiah 64:4 I Corinthians 2:9
Colossians 1:15-19 Galatians 3:16 Matthew 20:28
I Corinthians 15:22 Zechariah 14:9 Revelation 11:15
Colossians 1:19-20
The carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem" was written in 1868 by Episcopal priest Phillips Brooks after he visited Bethlehem on Christmas Eve in 1865. Inspired by the peaceful atmosphere and the hymns sung in the Church of the Nativity, he wrote the lyrics for the children in his Philadelphia Sunday school. He asked the church's organist, Lewis Redner, to compose the music, and it was first performed by the church's choir on December 27, 1868. Listen to the tune here
For a better explanation of the Butterly Effect Theory
Due Date
Labor induction
Caesarian section
Abortion is never medically necessary
Ectopic pregnancy
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Abortion is never medically necessary
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Life Training Institute https://www.prolifetraining.com
Charlotte Lozier Institute https://lozierinstitute.org
Guttmacher Institute https://guttmacher.org
Compelled by the gospel, PPL equips Presbyterians to champion human life at every stage. PPL.org
The tumultuous story of David and Bathsheba illustrates how seriously God takes the sin of adultery. Sexual purity is not a peripheral Christian matter - it is a non-negotiable, foundational, core, not subject to interpretation or nuance.
Scripture references in this episode include:
Genesis 2:24 Acts 15:20 Mark 7:19
Exodus 20 Acts 10:19-16 Matthew 5, 15, 19
2 Samuel 11 Genesis 18:25 I Thessalonians 4:13-14
Hebrews 3:1 Numbers 21:4-9 John 3:14-16
Isaiah 26:3 Isaiah 50:7 Luke 9:51
Matthew 14:29 John 21:7 Hebrews 12:1-2
Romans 8:26-29 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 John 16:33
2 Peter 3:13
Some of the commentary on the loss of David and Bathsheba's son is drawn from an article by Rev. Robert L. Deffenbaugh, published June 1, 2004, "The Death of David's Son."
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Abortion is never medically necessary
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Post abortion recovery for both women and men at https://www.rachelsvineyard.org
Life Training Institute https://www.prolifetraining.com
Charlotte Lozier Institute https://lozierinstitute.org
Guttmacher Institute https://guttmacher.org
Compelled by the gospel, PPL equips Presbyterians to champion human life at every stage. PPL.org
The story of Hannah and the child she prayed for is beloved among the pregnancy accounts contained in Scripture. We continue to use Marie Bowen's book, Pregnant With Promise, to explore the theme of rejoicing in answered prayer.
Scripture references contained in this episode include:
I Samuel 1:1-2:20 Numbers 30:10-15 Psalm 37:4; 103:5
Matthew 19:28-30 Romans 8:5, 28 Matthew 3:3
Genesis 15-21; 29:18-30; 42-45 Joshua 4:19
Matthew 24:8, 26 I Thessalonians 5:3 Rev. 19:7
Luke 2:1-20 2 Timothy 4:8 Malachi 3:1
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Abortion is never medically necessary
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Post abortion recovery for both women and men at https://www.rachelsvineyard.org
Life Training Institute https://www.prolifetraining.com
Charlotte Lozier Institute https://lozierinstitute.org
Guttmacher Institute https://guttmacher.org
Compelled by the gospel, PPL equips Presbyterians to champion human life at every stage. PPL.org
We are continuing to use Marie Bowen's excellent book, Pregnant with Promise. The story of Lot's Daughters, Tamar and Ruth are woven together to show how God redeems the circumstances of these abused and widowed women from enemy tribes, by giving them the children who will fulfill the promise of bringing salvation to Israel through the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Scripture references in this week's episode include:
Genesis 19; 38 Ruth Luke 21:28
Genesis 3 I Timothy 2:14 Romans 5:12
Genesis 32:25 2 Corinthians 12:7 John 16:21
Romans 8:22
https://www.ppl.org/baby-chris
Abortion is never medically necessary
Abortion Pill Reversal https://abortionpillreversal.com 24/7 Helpline at 877.558.0333 Email: [email protected] or Chat at the weblink above
Post abortion recovery for both women and men at https://www.rachelsvineyard.org
Life Training Institute https://www.prolifetraining.com
Charlotte Lozier Institute https://lozierinstitute.org
Guttmacher Institute https://guttmacher.org
Compelled by the gospel, PPL equips Presbyterians to champion human life at every stage. PPL.org
In this episode, we're continuing to follow Marie Bowen's excellent book, Pregnant with Promise, by examining the life of Manoah's wife, the mother of the famous superhero, Samson. Like every human being, God had a destiny for Samson planned out before his conception. Are there things that God is doing in your own life that make you aware that God wants to do something extraordinary through you or your children?
For more focus on respiration and the function on the placenta inside the womb, see Episodes for Week 24 "Breath of Heaven" and Week 30 "Life Support"
Scripture references in this episode include:
Judges 13-16 Exodus 33:20 Psalm 139:16
Proverbs 11:14, 20:18 Isaiah 55:8-9
2 Corinthians 12:10; 13:9 Acts 20:35
Matthew 23:11 Romans 6:18 Philippians 3:7-8
Mark 9:35 I Samuel 2:8 Ezekiel 21:26
James 4:10 Luke 17:33 John 12:24
Romans 8:13 Galatians 5:24 Matthew 10:39
James 1:2 Mark 4:34-41 Acts 27
John 3:16 I Thessalonians 5:23-24
Romans 11:33
https://www.ppl.org/baby-chris
Abortion is never medically necessary
Abortion Pill Reversal https://abortionpillreversal.com 24/7 Helpline at 877.558.0333 Email: [email protected] or Chat at the weblink above
Post abortion recovery for both women and men at https://www.rachelsvineyard.org
Life Training Institute https://www.prolifetraining.com
Charlotte Lozier Institute https://lozierinstitute.org
Guttmacher Institute https://guttmacher.org
Compelled by the gospel, PPL equips Presbyterians to champion human life at every stage. PPL.org
This week our study of the pregnancies of women in the Bible, using Marie Bowen's book, Pregnant With Promise, we move from Genesis into the Book of Exodus, where we meet Jochobed, the mother of the great leader, Moses. In the story of Jochobed we learn about God's kindness when we fear Him, when we are in danger, when we are weak, and when we care for others.
Scripture references in this episode include:
Genesis 46:8 Exodus 1-3 Luke 1:5-7
Acts 7:23-35 Proverbs 22:6 Psalm 31:14-15a
Psalm 139:16 Ephesians 5:15-16 Genesis 18:14
Romans 5:6 Galatians 4:4 2 Peter 3:7-10
2 Corinthians 6:2
https://www.ppl.org/baby-chris
Abortion is never medically necessary
Abortion Pill Reversal https://abortionpillreversal.com 24/7 Helpline at 877.558.0333 Email: [email protected] or Chat at the weblink above
Post abortion recovery for both women and men at https://www.rachelsvineyard.org
Life Training Institute https://www.prolifetraining.com
Charlotte Lozier Institute https://lozierinstitute.org
Guttmacher Institute https://guttmacher.org
Compelled by the gospel, PPL equips Presbyterians to champion human life at every stage. PPL.org
This week's episode begins with a mini lesson on pro-life apologetics, before we dive into Marie Bowen's book Pregnant With Promise, to examine the chaotic family of Jacob and his wives, Leah and Rachel. Their story helps to remind us that God is present when we are unloved and miserable, when we struggle with our sisters, and when we live with trouble.
Scripture references in this episode include:
Genesis 27-30 Luke 1:37 Luke 2:52
Genesis 2:7 Job 10:8-9; 33:6 Isaiah 64:8
Romans 9:20-21 2 Timothy 2:20 Philippians 2:13
Ephesians 2:10 Romans 8:18
https://www.ppl.org/baby-chris
Abortion is never medically necessary
Abortion Pill Reversal https://abortionpillreversal.com 24/7 Helpline at 877.558.0333 Email: [email protected] or Chat at the weblink above
Post abortion recovery for both women and men at https://www.rachelsvineyard.org
Life Training Institute https://www.prolifetraining.com
Charlotte Lozier Institute https://lozierinstitute.org
Guttmacher Institute https://guttmacher.org
Compelled by the gospel, PPL equips Presbyterians to champion human life at every stage. PPL.org
We're continuing to use Marie Bowen's book, Pregnant With Promise, to study the profiles of the pregnant women in the Bible. This week we learn about Rebecca's difficult pregnancy and her question: "Why is this happening to me?" God's response teaches us that God sees us and cares about our difficult circumstances, knows us before we are born, and keeps His promises.
Scripture references in this episode include:
Genesis 22-24 Psalm 91:11-112 Numbers 12:10
Leviticus 13 2 Chronicles 26:19-21 Job 2:7; 20:20
Psalm 121:5 Jonah 4:6 Ephesians 6:13-17
John 1:14 I Peter 2:8 Psalm 18:2
2 Chronicles 20:15b
https://www.ppl.org/baby-chris
Abortion is never medically necessary
Abortion Pill Reversal https://abortionpillreversal.com 24/7 Helpline at 877.558.0333 Email: [email protected] or Chat at the weblink above
Post abortion recovery for both women and men at https://www.rachelsvineyard.org
Life Training Institute https://www.prolifetraining.com
Charlotte Lozier Institute https://lozierinstitute.org
Guttmacher Institute https://guttmacher.org
Compelled by the gospel, PPL equips Presbyterians to champion human life at every stage. PPL.org
The story of Abraham and Sarah's twenty-five year wait for a child is such a hopeful one! Even though they had God's promise that it would happen, they didn't know about the long wait. In a similar way, we who are believers have the certainty that our faith will be rewarded by an eternity in heaven with the Lord, but only when we look back on our lives will we be able to understand the circumstances of the winding road that led us through sanctification and growth at the hand of the Holy Spirit.
Resources included in this episode include:
"In Bible Times They'd Break a Lamb's Leg: Developing a Historical Sense of Smell About One of the Biggest Bible Turkeys" by Dr. Laura Robinson
Scripture References included in this episode include:
Genesis 11-21 Hebrews 11 Romans 4
Luke 19:21 Matthew 16:24 John 8:12
I Peter 2:21 Genesis 32:25 Deuteronomy 8:2-3
I Samuel 2:7 Isaiah 55:8-9 I Peter 5:5
Genesis 32:25 Hebrews 12:1 Philippians 3:14
2 Timothy 4:7 Deuteronomy 5:32; 28:14
Proverbs 4:27 Exodus 12:43-46 John 19:31-36
Isaiah 40:31
https://www.ppl.org/baby-chris
Abortion is never medically necessary
Abortion Pill Reversal https://abortionpillreversal.com 24/7 Helpline at 877.558.0333 Email: [email protected] or Chat at the weblink above
Post abortion recovery for both women and men at https://www.rachelsvineyard.org
Life Training Institute https://www.prolifetraining.com
Charlotte Lozier Institute https://lozierinstitute.org
Guttmacher Institute https://guttmacher.org
Compelled by the gospel, PPL equips Presbyterians to champion human life at every stage. PPL.org
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Join us as we share information and answer your questions about life issues from fertilization to natural death.
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We’ll use both scientific and philosophical sources, and for our Christian listener, there will be plenty of grounding in Scripture and a Biblical worldview. The show notes in each episode contain links to articles and scripture references. With the average 15 minute podcast length, and the addition of the list of scriptures and articles, each episode can be used for older student and adult Sunday Schools, group studies and personal study.
Most of the weekly topics will be available in hard copy from the PPL.ORG website and will cover a variety of subjects. We’ll talk about what it means to be human and how everyone is human from the moment of fertilization, and that our time in the womb is only a stage of development like being an infant, a toddler, a child, an adolescent, a mature adult and, if we are blessed with a long life, becoming elderly and how all those categories are categories of personhood and deserving of life and human rights.