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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 .

Like the episode? Let us know! In this edition, LFL's Executive Director of Mission and Ministry, Rev. Michael Salemink, continues his discussion about same-sex attraction, focusing on how to love and uphold the lives of those struggling with their gender and sexuality. View the slides used in this live video call. Support the show Discover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Life at Y4Life.org .

Like the episode? Let us know! Hear from Mona Fuerstenau, chairwoman of the LCMS Disability Task Force and Director of Ministry Partnerships at Bethesda Lutheran Communities, about how Christians should respond to the needs of those with disabilities. View accompanying slides here . Debunking the Termination Rate Myth Disability Information Handout Support the show Discover your Gospel-motivated v...

Like the episode? Let us know! Out of the Chats 4 Life archives from June 2020 comes discussion with host Michelle Bauman and guest speaker, Rev. Jeff Duncan, about how vaccines are developed and what that means for the Christian consumer.    Aborted Fetal Material in Vaccines Handout View accompanying slides here . Support the show Discover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Life at Y4Life.org .

Like the episode? Let us know! Join host Michelle Bauman as she explores how a Christian looks at the blessing of marriage and family.  Within that context, how does a married Christian couple view contraception? How should they approach the concept of family planning? And how can they best serve their spouse, family, and neighbors through the Christian vocations found in family? Recorded live at...

Like the episode? Let us know! Tune in to today’s edition of Youth4Life with Michelle Bauman to learn about what actually happens in medical (aka surgical) and chemical (aka medicinal) abortion procedures. Fact Sheet: Types of Abortions Fact Sheet: Abortion Demographics Support the show Discover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Life at Y4Life.org .

Like the episode? Let us know! Tune in to today’s edition of Youth4Life with Michelle Bauman and guest speaker, Deaconess Chrissie Gillet, Psy. D., to learn how to talk with someone who is considering, or has had, an abortion. Word of Hope  Post-Abortion Syndrome Handout Post-Abortion Guilt Handout Support the show Discover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Life at Y4Life.org .

Like the episode? Let us know! Tune in to today’s edition of Youth4Life with Michelle Bauman and guest speaker, Rev. Jeff Duncan, to learn about the history of abortion in America. View the accompanying slideshow here .  Support the show Discover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Life at Y4Life.org .