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Like the episode? Let us know! Life after college will look different for everyone. Join Michelle, Pastor Jeff Duncan, and Hillary Haak this week as they discuss how you can continue to be for life for life. They'll talk to us about how we can be life-affirming in our every day vocations and how we can get involved in Life Teams beyond college. Support the show Discover your Gospel-motivated...

Like the episode? Let us know! Inspirational speaker Heather Ruesch joins us to talk about what it means to be uniquely created, connecting with others, approaching our sexuality, living in our Baptism, and more. Heather's book: "The Real 'Comprehensive' Behind Comprehensive Sex Ed" Support the show Discover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Life at Y4Life.org .

Like the episode? Let us know! Deaconess Chrissie Gillett, director of Word of Hope, draws on her wealth of education and practice as a psychologist and deaconess to answer questions like: What specifically puts teens at risk for suicide? What are some warning signs of suicide? How can I practically help my friends who are mentally ill? What role does faith have in mental health struggles? Suicide...

Like the episode? Let us know! Children with Down Syndrome (DS), the most common chromosomal disorder, are specifically targeted by abortion. In large part because of prenatal tests that screen for DS , many babies identified as having DS are aborted. In the U.S., the abortion rate for babies with DS is about 30% and across Europe, it is 54%. Some countries have nearly "eradicated" DS, l...

Like the episode? Let us know! Kari Smith of Lutheran Family Service joins us on the podcast to share how to build a healthy relationship with a view toward marriage.  View accompanying slides here . Support the show Discover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Life at Y4Life.org .

Like the episode? Let us know! In this episode, Rev. Brian Barlow (vicar at the time of recording) discusses gender identity, homosexuality, and what role the gospel has in addressing the brokenness of sexual confusion.  Support the show Discover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Life at Y4Life.org .

Like the episode? Let us know! This week, we hear from Virginia Flo, Regional Director of Minnesota and National Conference Director at Lutherans for Life, about how to care for the elderly in our lives! We live in a fast-paced, function-focused culture that tends to treat older people as a burden on society. It's important for us as Christians to take time to recognize that problem and fight...

Like the episode? Let us know! Deaconess Kim Schave joins us on the podcast to talk about child abuse. As the former Chair of the LCMS Taskforce on Domestic Violence and Child Abuse, she comes to us with a wealth of expertise about the seen and unseen affects of abuse on children and how we can best care for children, families, and communities affected by child abuse. View accompanying slides here...

Like the episode? Let us know! Sidewalk counseling: how do you do it? Who should you take with you? What do you say to the women you talk to? Should you hold signs, and if so, what should they say? Renee Gibbs, longtime leader of Concordia Seminary's Life Team in St. Louis and experienced sidewalk advocate, gives her advice on how to best reach and care for those we encounter on their way int...

Like the episode? Let us know! Guest Rev. Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer returns to talk about where surrogacy came from, the different ways surrogacy is used in our culture, and the practical and ethical issues with this practice. Dr. Stiegemeyer is Associate Professor of Theology and Bioethics at Concordia Irvine. Support the show Discover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Life at Y4Life.org .

Like the episode? Let us know! How does embryo adoption actually work? How much is it like traditional adoption? What does embryo adoption have to do with IVF? Is embryo adoption okay? Joining Michelle on the podcast today is Kim Laube, Director of Life Ministries at Lutheran Family Service of Iowa, to talk about the nuts, bolts, and ethics of this complicated topic!  Support the show Discover you...

Like the episode? Let us know! How are we supposed to treat animals? What rights do animals have? Are humans and animals really any different? The issue of animal treatment cannot be understood properly without going back to the very beginning to see how humans were created, how animals were created, and what roles God gave to Adam and Eve over the rest of creation.  Retired veterinarians Dr. Barb...

Like the episode? Let us know! Capital punishment is complicated! We know God gives governments the authority to use the sword. We also know God cherishes life. And there are practical considerations, too. What about wrongful convictions? What about the taxpayer burden of funding life sentences in prison? What should we make of it all? In this episode, Rev. Dr. Charles Lamb, former executive direc...

Like the episode? Let us know! 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. Support the sho...

Like the episode? Let us know! 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 f...

Like the episode? Let us know! 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...

Like the episode? Let us know! 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.  Support the sho...

Like the episode? Let us know! 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! Access presentation slides here . Support the show Discover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Life at Y4Life.org .

Like the episode? Let us know! 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...

Like the episode? Let us know! 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. View the accompanying slides here . Support the show...

Like the episode? Let us know! 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   Support the show Disco...

Like the episode? Let us know! 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! View the accompanying slides...

Like the episode? Let us know! 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.  Support the show Discover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Lif...

Like the episode? Let us know! From the archives of Chats 4 Life, this episode was recorded as a response to the racial tensions America experienced in the summer of 2020. How can we uphold the lives of those with different ethnic backgrounds? How can we be 4 Life even during difficult times? Listen to this episode and find out! Support the show Discover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Life at Y4Lif...

Like the episode? Let us know! Tune in to this edition of Chats 4 Life with LFL's Executive Director of Mission and Ministry, Rev. Michael Salemink, as he addresses same-sex attraction from a scientific and theological viewpoint.  View the slides used in this live video call. Support the show Discover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Life at Y4Life.org .