A Conversation on Life with Andrew Wood

This week Andrew looks at the funding mechanisms in states that are prioritizing life, a conversation between Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi, and gives an update on all things TN. Enjoy as he covers this and more on this week's episode.    Show Notes: State Funding https://thefederalist.com/2023/02/01/post-roe-texas-and-other-states-should-prioritize-funding-for-moms-and-babies/ Hillary and Nanc...

This week Andrew covers a wide variety of topics as he discusses a golden statue erected in NY, a need for a national strategy on life and abortion, and true masculinity. Enjoy as Andrew covers this and more on this week's episode.    Idolatry in NY https://www.lifenews.com/2023/01/25/new-york-city-erects-satanic-statue-on-city-courthouse-to-promote-abortion/   A National Strategy https://www.thep...

This is a stand alone segment from a recent show where Andrew gives context and explanation around a recent speech he provided. It is our prayer that these words would inspire and encourage all of us to be driven by the "I'm For's" in our life. 

This week Andrew discusses the next 50 years of the pro-life movement. How did we get here and what do we need to do moving forward. He also looks at a new FDA requirement and what that means for local pharmacies. Andrew ends the show today by discussing the "I'm for's" of the pro-life movement.  Enjoy as he discusses this and more on this week's episode.    Show Notes: How We Got Here https://wng...

This week Andrew discusses a recent piece concerning the question of life's origin, a recent vote in DC, and a rule change by the FDA. He unpacks these important topics as he navigates our own engagement in the cultural discussion. This week is also Sanctity of Life Sunday...find details below on how you can get involved.    Show Notes: When Does Life Begin? https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/01/...

This week Andrew is joined by Greg Austen, Executive Director of Church Outreach and Engagement at Care Net. Greg is also the author of a brand new book, Irreplaceable: Recovering God's Heart for Dads. Enjoy this great conversation on the importance of dads, the need for engagement, and the ideas and resources to put this in place in our homes and communities.  Show Notes: Irreplaceable: Recoverin...

This week Andrew discusses a recent push from abortion proponents to present abortion as "self-care." He also discusses some happenings in Tennessee concerning a desire from some, that claim to be pro-life, to water down the Human Life Protection Act. Andrew ends the show by analyzing a conviction led motivation versus a next election led motivation and why discerning the difference is so importan...

This week Andrew discusses a recent conversation our culture is having on suicide and mental health. This is a hard topic, but a much needed conversation as we navigate our culture's fixation on death while consistently devaluing life. Andrew also looks at a recent debate in DC that is seeking to make abortion easier.  Listen as he discusses this and more on this week's episode. 

This week Andrew discusses a strategy shift on the abortion debate from federal to state and local. This shift was expected and will play out starting in January as new legislative sessions start around the country. He also looks at a recent report out CO where a city is seeking to stop an abortion clinic from opening. Andrew finishes the show discussing the importance of raising boys to be good f...

This week Andrew takes a look at new data concerning abortion numbers around the country, specifically in states like Tennessee where restrictions are in place. He also looks at a recent Editorial detailing Canada's euthanasia policies and a piece out of the NY Post concerning marriage numbers declining and the role married couples are playing in those declining numbers. Listen as Andrew discusses...

This week Andrew discusses recent data pointing to a concerning trend of loneliness in our society. This trend does not discriminate. Listen as he discusses why this matters and what we can do to make a change.    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20668659/   https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/11/23/americans-alone-thanksgiving-friends/   https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/27/us/living-alone-...

This week Andrew discusses a message of revival and repentance. Do we truly want to see revival or do we want to see our neighbors and/or enemies get what they "deserve?" This is a timely and convicting message as we look at Jonah. How will we answer these questions?    Listen this week as we discuss. 

This week Andrew discusses a recent report from NPR that highlights abortion and unintentionally shows the brutal nature of this procedure. We also analyze the midterms in light of election day.    Listen as Andrew discusses this and more on this week's episode.  

This week Andrew looks at the midterms, new polling data, and Stacey Abrams' recent comments concerning abortion and inflation. 

This week Andrew discusses the midterms and the unwillingness of some candidates to tout their true thoughts on abortion. Andrew also spends some time analyzing Michigan and a ballet proposal seeking to enshrine abortion in the state. We finish today by looking at the need for engagement at a state and local level.    Links: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/10/17/upshot/times-siena-poll-li...

This week Andrew highlights the comments from President Biden concerning the Roe reversal and the administration's desire to promote and propagate the idea of abortion. Andrew also describes how the DOJ is currently being weaponized against pro-life advocates around the country. We finish this week by providing an analysis and glimpse into what is happening in the upcoming election around the coun...

This week Andrew discusses an article arguing Big Oil's need for Big Abortion, looks at recent comments by Stacey Abrams concerning heartbeats and abortion, and ends the show discussing the FBI's recent raiding of a pro-life advocate's home.     

This week Andrew discusses and answers the question...When is it the right time to do the right thing? We also look at our current political landscape and the issue of abortion. 

One abortion every 82 seconds...that's the latest in Planned Parenthood's most recent report. This week Andrew discusses this and more as we have a very important conversation on life. 

This week Andrew puts on his consulting hat to assist those on the campaign trail in articulating the pro-life message and going on the offense in a Post-Roe America. He also dives into a great piece over at Commonweal concerning the safety of pregnancy and abortion.    Commonweal Piece: https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/making-pregnancy-safer