The Debrief: Pro-Life Outreach

Ep 91.  Welcome to the last episode of season 3!  Second-year intern Ella joins us this time to talk about a recent interaction she had with a woman at a college (not a college student).  We discuss how to deal with distraction, how to speak the truth in love, and we talk about Ella's time with Created Equal.  Come debrief with us. Show Notes We highly recommend the book Love Unleashes Life b...

Ep 90.  If you are against abortion, does that mean you must be against capital punishment too?  In this episode, we'll talk about how opposing one does not necessitate opposing the other to be consistent, the idea that "killing is killing," and we'll talk about how the man in this clip proves that he, in some way, knows that abortion is wrong, even if he won't tell anyone...

Ep 89.  In this week's episode, we talk about a conversation had between Isaac and a woman at a college who turned out to be a signature collector for the radical pro-abortion amendment that will likely be on the ballot his fall.  She supported abortion, despite agreeing that it is gruesome, saying our signs only show "one aspect of abortion."  We'll talk about that and more in...

Ep 88.  If you thought being a human was enough to protect you from discrimination, think again!  At least according to this student who Maggie talked to at a high school, you need humanity plus something else: a certain size body!  (We are not sure what size is value-giving, but apparently it's not the size you are right at the beginning of your life.)  Now, how does this fit with human equa...

Ep 87.  Those who advocate for abortion think they are so clever when they ask this question of pro-lifers: is an acorn an oak tree?  A student at Virginia Commonwealth University asked this question of Elijah, and in this episode, we'll have Elijah himself on to talk about the conversation with us and discuss how to respond to this question, and we also talk about his experience as an intern...

Ep 86.  This may sound crazy, but freedom has limits, and so does free speech!  The uninhibited right to free speech does not allow you to do just anything.  For example, it does not allow you to physically harm or kill others.  Grace had a conversation with a young man who said that people should have the free speech to abort.  Debrief with us as we discuss why that is just not true. Show Notes A...

Ep 85.  Maggie had some disagreements with Ethan about the way he handled an outreach conversation with a high schooler, and we're gonna talk about it!  This episode is all about relationships in the context of abortion: do they matter?  Do they not?  We also talk about the way in which pro-lifers ought to use the question of whether you would be more sad about hitting a toddler or a squirrel...

Ep 84.  In this second episode in our two-part series about birth control, we discuss how humans are not animals, why sex was designed for more than just pleasure, and why the contraception mindset, far from aiding us in the fight against abortion, just adds to the problem.  Come debrief with us. Show Notes Watch this episode's GoPro clip ! Here is a page on our website about the extreme abor...

Ep 83.  Some think that if we're so against abortion, we should just push birth control.  We are not so sure about that, however.  In this episode, we'll talk about why we don't push birth control in general, and why hormonal birth control specifically is not ethical to take.  Come debrief with us. Show Notes Watch this episode's GoPro clip on our Instagram! Here is a preview t...

Ep 82.  People had lots of reasons for slavery back when it was legal; did that make it okay though?  Ian talked to a high school student who said that just as people had reasons for slavery, people have reasons for abortion, and good things can come from it.  Listen in today as we discuss why no amount of profit will ever justify harming another person, and more. Show Notes Watch this episode&apo...

Ep 81.  Lexie met a man at Planned Parenthood who made some pretty bold assertions.  Debrief with us this week to learn why banning abortion is not ruling over anyone's reproductive system.  We'll also talk about why forcing all men to get vasectomies is not comparable to keeping women from getting abortions. Show Notes What this episode's GoPro clip on our Instagram! The Debrief: P...

Ep 80.  When Isaac met a father outside Planned Parenthood who was determined to have his baby killed, their conversation quickly turned to religion.  Isaac tried to tell him of his greatest need: the gospel, but the man dismissed it, saying it was just his "opinion."  In this episode, we'll discuss the difference between an opinion and a truth claim and the way that a godless world...

Ep 79.  In this episode of the Debrief, we'll discuss why you DON'T need to be a doctor to have an opinion on abortion, much less an opposing opinion!  We'll also talk about why it's so important that we stay in the Word of God daily.  Come debrief with us! Show Notes Watch this episode's GoPro clip on our Instagram! Seth referenced episode 13 called Escape From the Echo C...

Ep 78.  A previous summer intern of ours, Zane, had this conversation with a man who told him he's "not pro-life."  What did he mean, though?  Probably not what you think!  Debrief with us as we discuss the distinctions between "pro-life" and "anti-abortion,"  when to use the label "pro-life," and more. Show Notes Watch this episode's Gopro clip on...

Ep 77.  A common idea we encounter is that preborn babies are not actually humans, but only potential humans.  But if they are potential humans, what are they right now?   Many who hold this view can't answer that question.  Debrief with us to find out why that is and how you can respond to these claims. Show Notes Watch this episode's Gopro clip on our Instagram! Nick Vujicic was born w...

Ep 76.  You may have already been stopped by someone asking if you'd like to give your signature for "reproductive freedom."  In this episode, we'll explain what that's all about, why the stakes are so high, and how you can help us fight it.  Come Debrief with us. Show Note Watch this episode's video clip on our Instagram. National Review article Seth mentioned Check...

Ep 75.  What is the goal of the pro-life movement?  Taken from one of Ethan’s very first outreaches with Created Equal, this episode’s Gopro clip features a man who thought he knew the answer to that, but it turns out he didn’t quite get it right.  Debrief with us to hear Seth, Ethan, and Maggie discuss this conversation, and to find out why abortion should be illegal. Show Notes Watch this episod...

Ep 74.  That's a shocking statement, isn't it!  This is from a conversation Elijah had in downtown Columbus during his summer internship.  While this guy initially seemed to be pro-life, it soon became clear that he was not.  Listen in as Seth, Ethan, and Maggie discuss why he might have said that statement and talk about why we sometimes need to end conversations. Show Notes Episode 11...

Ep 73.  Join us for one more Justice Ride episode!  We talked with former intern Zane, who also came back this year for his second Justice Ride.  We talked about a few of the interactions he had this week and heard his insights as to why the pro-abortion side doesn't seem intent on winning people over to their side, but instead they just preach to the choir of their own people.  Come debrief...

Ep 72.  Our journey on the Justice Ride continues! This week we talk to two riders: Hayden, a first-time participant, and Isaiah, a returning rider. Both young men offer different perspectives on the trip and share with us about their experiences talking to college students. Plus we get to hear about an exciting work that the Lord did through the team while at the abortion clinic! Come debrief wit...

Ep 71.  Join us for the first episode of season 3 of The Debrief!  In this episode, we sat down to chat with Cristiana of Tiny Heartbeat Ministries.  The Justice Ride just ended, but we recorded this right before the Justice Ride began, and we enjoyed hearing from Cristiana about her experience working with THM and what she was looking forward to on the Justice Ride.  Come debrief with us! Show No...

Ep 70.  We encounter many inconsistent thinkers, but it's not too common to meet someone who blatantly admits that they think inconsistently, and is okay with it.  Maggie met someone like this at the University of Cincinnati and was, frankly, completely baffled at his line of reasoning (or lack thereof).  Come debrief with us for this last episode of season 2! Show Notes Watch this episode&ap...

Ep 69.  Our team member Molly spoke to a college student who calmly told her that she thinks it should be up to a mother's discretion if she wants to drown her two-year-old.  Where does this troubling worldview come from and how do we respond to such a statement?  Come debrief with us to find out. Show Notes Watch this episode's GoPro clip on our Instagram. Here's a good summary of...

Ep 68.  What do you do when someone tells you they can do whatever they want with the body inside them because of "bodily autonomy"?  You Trot Out the Toddler with them!  Jane did a great job of that with this woman she met in Cincinnati, who said outright that the preborn child is another body.  Come debrief with us. Show Notes Watch this week's GoPro clip on Instagram! Be like Jan...

Ep 67.  Lexie met this woman outside of a high school where her daughter was attending.  As they talked, it came out that this woman used to work at an abortion facility!  Listen to this week's episode to hear what Lexie told her and why it is paramount that we show the victims of abortion. Show Notes Watch the GoPro clip from this episode on our Instagram! Follow us on Instagram: https://www...