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Talking about in-vitro fertilization and other assistive reproductive technologies can be confusing. In this episode, Rev. Scott Stiegemeyer, Associate Professor of Theology and Bioethics at Concordia Irvine, breaks down some of the big ethical concerns in the conversation about IVF, egg donation, etc. and explains why for-life Christians should care.

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Need inspiration for new team events? Listen to college and high school Y4Life team leaders  share what they've been up to with their groups. They'll even throw out some ideas they've been mulling over but have yet to try out for themselves! From suicide awareness to end of life care to human trafficking  to abortion, you are sure to find event ideas for a range of life issues! 

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November is National Adoption Awareness Month! Want to know more about the unique challenges and blessings of international adoption? On this episode, listen as Mark and Kristy Bridges talk about what it is like to adopt and raise children from other countries, and siblings Nikolai and Lydia Haak discuss their perspective on being adopted from Russia into an American family.  

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Should Christians be worried about bringing too many children into the world? Should we be concerned about the potential for overpopulation? Join Rev. Michael Salemink, Executive Director of Mission and Ministry at Lutherans For Life, as he discusses both the scientific realities concerning population growth and the Christian perspective on new life. 

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How did the world begin, and how does our belief about creation influence our views on LIFE? Join Director of Y4Life, Michelle Bauman, as she discusses just how intimately connected these two beliefs can be!
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Christians know that God designed the body as a gift, and sexual intimacy is a blessing given in marriage. However, whenever the gift of sexuality is misused, it causes great harm to individuals and families.  Join Dr. Grant Carey, professor at Concordia Texas, as he discusses how widespread pornography use is, how it devalues life, and where to find hope in the face of a pornography addiction. 
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No matter the size of the city, homelessness is reality. How we think about and interact with this population can either affirm lives or belittle them. Join Rev. Dr. Steven Schave, LCMS Director of Urban and Inner City Mission, as he shares practical, Gospel-motivated insight into caring for the homeless among us.

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Human trafficking. Sex trafficking. Human slavery. It's all happening, and it's happening in a city near you. As Christians, we need to be aware of the reality of human trafficking - how it happens and what the warning signs are - so that we can protect our own lives as well as the lives of others.
Map of Human Trafficking Hot Zones 

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Adoption. It's a beautiful gift to both child and family, a gift that affirms and upholds life. But adoption isn't always easy. Join this edition of Chats 4 Life for an honest conversation about the gift of adoption and how God works, despite sin and suffering, to affirm life in all circumstances. 

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Marriage is a life-affirming gift, and God's design for marriage is a GREAT one! But with so much confusion about marriage in society, it's easy to wonder what  a healthy marriage actually looks like. What does the Bible say about marriage, and what exactly should I be looking for in a spouse? Check out this podcast to find out!

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Heritage Foundation Report on Positive Effects of Marriage
Heritage Foundation Report on Effects of Marriage on Child Poverty

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