Self Evident

Sweden has taken massive steps towards addressing the very real problem that pornography causes in society– sex trafficking, prostitution, and child sexual abuse. In addition to this, Senator Mike Lee from Utah has introduced a bill that would ban pornography due to an updating in the definition of “obscenity.”

Resources

Article: Sweden Bans OnlyFans. America Should Too | Self Evident 

Article: U.S. Senator Mike Lee Proposes Bill to Ban Pornagraphy | Self Evident… Continue Reading

This episode is part of a series regarding interdenominational unity. David Robison and Nathan Bilkis of Social Lights join Rebecca Leland & Jenna Smith for this discussion.

Resources Mentioned

Lecture Series: Unity of the Church | Canon Press

Book: Mere Christianity | C.S. Lewis

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We sell our souls to [careers] a little bit: ‘I’m gonna sacrifice my sleep, my nutrition, my romantic relationships, my family relationships, my friend relationships–on the altar of work,’ and it is really sad to see.

New guest host alert! Stephanie Stapert is a Christian woman who works at Turning Point Academy and, along with Jenna & Alyssa, wants to ring the warning bell for her female peers heading down college/career paths.

Resources

Article: Trad wives selling fake news | Institute for Family Studies

Follow Stephanie on Instagram!… Continue Reading

Listen to part one of this conversation here! Featuring Jenna, David Robison of Social Lights and Rebecca Leland, this edition of Self Evident concludes our conversation regarding the science and studies of community benefits. This segment goes into Robert Putnam’s research on social capital and what broke the American community apart in the ’60s, and pushing out of your comfort zone to find true, in person community.

Resources

Podcast Article: A Three Stranded Cord | Social Lights

Article: The Friendship Fix | bekindpeopleproject.org… Continue Reading

Is there a way to actually fix the birth rate? This episode of Self Evident dives into this very topic with three policy proposals that would address the root cause of the decrease in birth rates.

Resources

Article: 3 Ways to Increase the Birth Rate While Respecting Human Dignity | Washington Stand

Video: Can Trump Fix the Birth Rate? | Self Evident

Report: Planned Parenthood’s Annual Summary | Planned Parenthood… Continue Reading

This episode is part one of a two part series! Featuring Jenna, David Robison of Social Lights and Rebecca Leland, the two coolest Christian community builders in the Chicagoland area, the conversation ranges from the science of body language to health benefits of in person community to forgiveness and pushing out of your comfort zone to find community.

Resources

Podcast Article: A Three Stranded Cord | Social Lights

Article: The Friendship Fix | bekindpeopleproject.org 

Study: The Neural Systems of Forgiveness | national library of medicine

Article: Physical Support & Threats | national library of medicine

Study: Risks of Social Isolation

Book: Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community | Robert D.… Continue Reading

Can Trump Fix the Birthrate? The Trump Administration is currently brainstorming three policy ideas regarding the declining birthrate that America is facing. In this episode, we go through each policy, evaluate them from a biblical perspective, and decide whether or not they will be able to fix America’s declining birthrate.

Resources

Report: The Demographic Outlook | Congressional Budget Office

Study: Women’s Knowledge of Their Cycle | National Library of Medicine

Article: Trump Looking to Create Baby Boom | Washington Stand… Continue Reading

In this episode, Alyssa discusses the popular “trad wife” trend that is popular among Christian social media influencers. While being a “trad wife” is an understandable break away from the feminist movement, is this movement biblical?… Continue Reading

In March of 2023, Eliana, Kenna Rose, Alyssa and Jenna investigated the topic of legalizing euthanasia, why it was morally and ethically wrong, etc. The reason we are reposting it in 2025 is because Illinois is on the cusp of making assisted suicide legal.

Senate Bill 9 can be called for a vote any day on the State Senate floor, and if passed, will allow doctors to prescribe lethal drugs for a patient to end their own life.… Continue Reading

Self Evident’s own Kenna Rose presents an encouraging report on Generation Z at the Illinois Family Institute worldview conference, which was held at Belmont Bible Church in Downers Grove.… Continue Reading