Today we're joined by Daniel and Kelly Crawford of Abel Speaks, an organization that supports families who have chosen to carry a child with a life-limiting diagnosis. They share their own story of finding out their baby son Abel had trisomy 18 and how doctors were quick to suggest abortion, deeming their son incompatible with life. We discuss how they processed the news and how important community grounded in compassion and truth was for them during this time. Kelly explains the birth experience and how much time they were given with baby Abel beyond what they were told to expect. We also discuss their motivation to help other families in similar situations and what the gaps in support are for families of children with life-limiting diagnoses.

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Timecodes:

(01:16) Abel's story
(06:08) What is Trisomy 18?
(16:30) Finding support
(26:40) Finding a provider they trusted
(29:08) Abel's birth and last days
(44:40) 'Abel Speaks'
(01:06:05) Allie's VBAC

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Ep 936 | 'We Recommend Termination': Defying Doctors & Choosing Life | Guests: Daniel & Kelly Crawford

Upbeat and in-depth, Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey breaks down the latest in culture, news, theology & politics from a Christian, conservative perspective. Allie’s fresh analysis of the most important issues provides an entertaining and effective way to stay in the know.

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Today, we discuss Pope Francis' recent comments about the fundamental goodness of human beings. The pope made the remarks in a "60 Minutes" interview with Norah O'Donnell and immediately sparked controversy online. We explain why he is wrong about this and explain the doctrine of total depravity. Plus, Harrison Butker's speech caused a stir over on "The View" when Sara Haines criticized the Catholic athlete for attending the Traditional Latin Mass, called Catholicism an "extreme religion," and suggested some people abuse Christianity by cherry-picking Bible verses. We take another look at Butker's speech and explain some of the parts we disagree with.

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Timecodes:

(00:35) Announcements
(04:28) Refresher on Harrison Butker speech
(05:35) The Pope interview
(11:14) My problem with his statements
(26:55) The View blasts Harrison Butker
(40:10) Harrison Butker's speech
(52:51) Backlash against Butker
(55:44) Christianity on American Idol

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Ep 1004 | Harrison Butker Calls Out IVF, Abortion, & Feminism | Guest: Ron Simmons
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Ep 1005 | The Mysterious Death of Mica Miller
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Ep 997 | Why Do Catholics Pray to Mary? | Guest: Trent Horn
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Ep 1006 | The Pope Is Wrong About Fundamental Goodness

Today, we discuss the recent death of Mica Miller, wife of the pastor at Solid Rock Church in North Carolina, John Paul Miller. Mica passed away in April from a gunshot wound to the head. The couple had filed for divorce in October 2023, and Mica allegedly suffered from mental health issues and breakdowns. But there's more to the story, including a history of abuse that Mica's family claims led to Mica's demise. John Paul has said Mica died by suicide, but the medical examiner has not released a cause of death. So, what really happened to Mica Miller?

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Timecodes:

(01:16) Share the Arrows event
(02:46) Summary of story
(08:58) Backgound on JP
(15:28) Micah & JP history
(18:25) Claims against JP
(25:16) Mica’s death & funeral
(32:14) Timeline post-death & FBI investigations
(37:50) Final thoughts
(42:20) Foster parents in their 80s

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Ep 1005 | The Mysterious Death of Mica Miller

Today, we’re talking about the sentencing of multiple pro-lifers who are now faced with years in prison for trying to block people from entering abortion clinics. We explain how hypocritical this is for the DOJ as well as why the pro-life movement needs to readjust its priorities. Then, Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker gave a commencement speech at a Catholic college that has stirred up quite a bit of controversy from those claiming he should be kicked off his team for his conservative Christian views. Then, Allie's dad, Ron Simmons, joins to share the latest on election polling, RFK Jr.’s abortion flip-flopping, and what’s going on with the supposed upcoming Biden-Trump debate. Also, Ron answers your questions on politics, family, and parenthood. 

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Get Ron's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Lessons-Little-Red-Wagon/dp/B0BK6XPXLK

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Timecodes:

(00:30) Share the Arrows event
(08:30) Pro-lifers indicted
(28:26) Harrison Butker's commencement speech
(34:34) Election updates
(42:00) RFK Jr. on abortion / economy
(1:00:30) Questions for Allie's dad

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Ep 1004 | Harrison Butker Calls Out IVF, Abortion & Feminism | Guest: Ron Simmons

Today, we sit down with author Christina Dent. Christina's nonprofit End It for Good advocates for the decriminalization of drugs and a shift away from a criminal-justice approach and toward a health-centered approach to address America's drug and overdose epidemic. But does decriminalization actually work? What would this look like in America? And where's the line between a compassionate, health-driven approach and complete lawlessness that creates unsafe cities?

You can get Christina's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Curious-Discovery-Unexpected-Solution-Addiction/dp/B0CMCDV8VP

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Timecodes:

(01:15) BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING TONIGHT
(03:45) Christina’s entry into this conversation
(13:02) Accountability
(22:10) Consequences for drug use
(28:55) Drugs in prison
(34:26) Hard drugs vs. alcohol & smoking
(01:07:44) Oregon & San Francisco examples
(01:13:55) Drug charges

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Ep 1003 | What If We Decriminalized Drugs? | Guest: Christina Dent

Today, we discuss the evil practices of surrogacy and egg- and sperm-selling, as highlighted by a recent video of a same-sex male couple who adopted a newborn baby. How has the practice of surrogacy and tearing children away from their mothers become so commonplace in America? What are the impacts of motherless or fatherless homes? And what does this mean for Christians in the culture war?

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Go to the giveaway post on the Relatable Instagram show page (@relatablewithabs)

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Timecodes:

(00:40) Intro
(04:40) Age delusion
(11:11) Surrogacy effects
(24:29) Washington Post
(38:08) Christians need to care about the culture war
(42:54) Stories of children of same-sex parents
(51:00) Statistical impacts of same-sex homes
(59:15) Positive trend away from divorce

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Ep 554 | IVF, Embryo Adoption, & Surrogacy" Answering the Hard Questions | Guest: Jennifer Lahl
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Ep 919 | No Good Surrogacies: A Surrogacy Baby Speaks Out | Guest: Olivia Maurel
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Ep 1000 | 1,000th Episode Celebration!!!!
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Links

Washington Post | Opinion: Our daughter wanted a mommy, so she picked one of her dads"
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Them Before Us stats
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Daily Citizen | Kids Need a Mom and a Dad – That’s What the Research Shows
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Ep 936 | 'We Recommend Termination': Defying Doctors & Choosing Life | Guests: Daniel & Kelly Crawford

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