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Like the episode? Let us know! Do you know who you are? Do you know whose you are? Pastor Harrison Goodman is on the podcast this week to talk to us about our image and where we find our identity. He also talks to us about how our identity needs to be rooted in a firm foundation in the midst of a world that is constantly shifting.  Support the show Discover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Life at Y4...

Like the episode? Let us know! Pastor Sean Kilgo joins us this week to discuss the Armor of God and why it is so important to understand when it comes to being for life. He talks to us about what it means to be on the defensive and use the Armor of God to our advantage when it comes to addressing life issues, as well as teaching us more about the history behind some of the terms used in the Bible...

Like the episode? Let us know! Join us this week as we talk with Jocelyn Benson, the head teacher of Wittenberg Academy. She will teach us about what philosophy is, what the ancient philosophers taught about life, how it applies to what we learn from Scripture, and how it can apply to our lives today.   Support the show Discover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Life at Y4Life.org .

Like the episode? Let us know! This week on the podcast, we are talking to Pastor Scott Licht, Director of Finance and Operations at Lutherans For Life about Physician Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia. He discusses what PAS is, the different types of euthanasia, where PAS and medically assisted death is legal, the distinction between extending life and prolonging death, and what some of the end of...

Like the episode? Let us know! Jamielynn (Tinkey) Flores joins us on the Youth4Life Podcast this week to talk to us about her experience as a missionary in Latin America. Jamielynn’s role as regional life coordinator and background in nursing give her a unique view on being a missionary in this area, and help us to learn more about what life issues are important to the people who live in Latin Ame...

Like the episode? Let us know! We are joined this week by Rev. Dr. John Bombaro. He speaks to us about the life issue of humanitarianism and how it relates to being for life. He also gives us advice for how we can be voices for life in regards to the issue of humanitarianism, and how we should have discussions with others when it comes to humanitarian issues. Support the show Discover your Gospel-...

Like the episode? Let us know! This week, we talk with college students about how you can get involved with for life organizations on college campuses. They also give tips for how to establish for-life habits in college and how to engage in conversations with people who may not be life affirming. To get involved with Y4Life Teams in college, check out our website: y4life.org/y4life-teams . Support...

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 .