Best Butterfly Production Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 40 - Worship in Spirit and Truth - Baby Chris Week 40 28:08

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Our Season 1 finale ends with the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus, drawing from the gospels of Matthew and Luke, and using Marie Bowen's book, Pregnant With Promise. In addition to the story of the incarnation of Christ, this episode contains a presentation of the gospel and a prayer for those who are drawn to belief in Christ as Sa…

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Catching an Iron Butterfly 54:47

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In their first ever podcast crossover, we interview Megan Jaffer for The Unredacted Podcast. Megan and her partner in crime, Cadie Hopkins, started the Iron Butterfly Podcast in 2020. It has since become a juggernaut of content creation for the U.S. Intelligence Community. Brian and Lindy also discuss equity issues in National Defense and Intellige…

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Episode 39 - The Butterfly Effect - Baby Chris Week 39 21:05

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We are continuing to work our way through Marie Bowen's excellent book, Pregnant With Promise, and in this Episode we will learn about the miraculous birth of John the Baptist to Zachariah and Elizabeth, and how both John and Jesus were filled with the Holy Spirit and working out their calling from the moment of conception. Every child born changes…

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Episode 38 - Focal Point - Baby Chris Week 38 23:54

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The tumultuous story of David and Bathsheba illustrates how seriously God takes the sin of adultery. Sexual purity is not a peripheral Christian matter - it is a non-negotiable, foundational, core, not subject to interpretation or nuance. Scripture references in this episode include: Genesis 2:24 Acts 15:20 Mark 7:19 Exodus 20 Acts 10:19-16 Matthew…

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Upholding Our Promise to America's Afghan Allies 1:24:57

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In the aftermath of the attack on West Virginia National Guard members, Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe, Brian and Lindy talk about the fallout and policy implications for Afghan resettlement. More specifically, they explore what changes to the Special Immigrant Visa program mean for our Afghan and Iraqi allies. We also have the pleasure of speaki…

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Labyrinth 16:26

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With the police closing in and Melvin in custody, Myah Jones makes a daring move—breaking into Athena itself. As Jenkins interrogates Melvin, Athena triangulates Myah’s location, leading Vincent straight to her. Inside Stanley’s office, Myah confronts him with everything she’s uncovered, only to learn a devastating truth: she was never the threat—s…

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Episode 37 - Prepare the Way - Baby Chris Week 37 19:15

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The story of Hannah and the child she prayed for is beloved among the pregnancy accounts contained in Scripture. We continue to use Marie Bowen's book, Pregnant With Promise, to explore the theme of rejoicing in answered prayer. Scripture references contained in this episode include: I Samuel 1:1-2:20 Numbers 30:10-15 Psalm 37:4; 103:5 Matthew 19:2…

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The Honeypot 15:31

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On the run and inches from capture, Myah Jones narrowly escapes a traffic stop and reunites with Melvin, who prepares her to flee the country. But Athena is tightening its net—tracking her stolen car, identifying her tattoo, and sending Jenkins to raid their hideout. While dodging officers, Myah uncovers Nikki’s hidden laptop and a secret audio fil…

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Builder Bais 9:44

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a calming bedtime meditation where children explore the glowing letter Beis - a little house filled with Hashem’s light. Through gentle imagery and Torah ideas, kids discover that every good deed helps build Hashem’s home in the world, and that they are one of Hashem’s special builders. This episode is sponsored in honor of Batya Kessler’s 6th birt…

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Episode 36 - Love Among the Thorns - Baby Chris Week 36 21:31

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We are continuing to use Marie Bowen's excellent book, Pregnant with Promise. The story of Lot's Daughters, Tamar and Ruth are woven together to show how God redeems the circumstances of these abused and widowed women from enemy tribes, by giving them the children who will fulfill the promise of bringing salvation to Israel through the Messiah, Jes…

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Revolutionary Ideas from Anthony Vinci 1:08:22

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This week we interview Anthony Vinci. Anthony has been a Case Officer, a Venture Capitalist, Artificial Intelligence Evangelist, and a Geospatial Intelligence Leader. Now he assumes the mantle of author. He just published a new book: The Fourth Intelligence Revolution. On this episode, Lindy and Brian share how his ideas connect with our daily live…

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The Viper 15:03

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Myah’s world collapses as police storm her apartment, arresting her for the murder of James Bennett after finding her fingerprints at the crime scene. In interrogation, Jenkins exposes her false Athena identity and accuses her of seeking revenge for Nikki’s death. With no options left, Myah calls Melvin—who forces Perseus to help stage a chaotic di…

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Episode 35 - Sink or Swim - Baby Chris Week 35 19:28

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In this episode, we're continuing to follow Marie Bowen's excellent book, Pregnant with Promise, by examining the life of Manoah's wife, the mother of the famous superhero, Samson. Like every human being, God had a destiny for Samson planned out before his conception. Are there things that God is doing in your own life that make you aware that God …

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Remembering Scotty - An Interview with Sandy Wirtz 1:02:41

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This week on The Unredacted Podcast, we talk about the most popular rock concert you will never attend: Spookstock. In the spirit of Spookstock, Brian interviews Sandy Wirtz. Sandy is the mother of, retired Navy SEAL and Defense Intelligence Agency employee, Scotty Wirtz. Scotty was taken from us in 2019 while serving DIA in Syria. He was also the …

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Allies and Enemies 19:10

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Deepfake – Episode 3: “Allies and Enemies” Disguised under a new identity, Myah Jones infiltrates the heart of the Athena program, posing as cybersecurity expert Tiffany Walker. Inside the high-tech control center, she witnesses Athena’s vast surveillance power—tracking citizens, predicting behavior, and labeling potential threats in real time. But…

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Episode 34 - The Fullness of Time - Baby Chris Week 34 16:53

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This week our study of the pregnancies of women in the Bible, using Marie Bowen's book, Pregnant With Promise, we move from Genesis into the Book of Exodus, where we meet Jochobed, the mother of the great leader, Moses. In the story of Jochobed we learn about God's kindness when we fear Him, when we are in danger, when we are weak, and when we care…

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Smoke and Mirrors 18:15

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Deepfake – Episode 2: “Smoke and Mirrors” Still reeling from her sister’s death, Myah Jones digs deeper into the mystery behind Nikki’s final story—and the truth buried inside the Athena program. When Nikki’s former editor refuses to talk, Myah turns to her old hacking skills and uncovers a deleted email about a secret source: James Bennett, an emp…

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Episode 33 - Impossible! - Baby Chris Week 33 25:03

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This week's episode begins with a mini lesson on pro-life apologetics, before we dive into Marie Bowen's book Pregnant With Promise, to examine the chaotic family of Jacob and his wives, Leah and Rachel. Their story helps to remind us that God is present when we are unloved and miserable, when we struggle with our sisters, and when we live with tro…

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Welcome to the Unredacted Podcast 24:19

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Our introductory episode discusses how Lindy and Brian think about national security, what content they will cover in the upcoming episodes, and the types of people they will interview. Have a question or an episode idea, please reach out to us at: [email protected] Music by Gramatik from the album #Digitalfreedom…

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And Justice for all 19:06

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Deepfake – Episode 1: “And Justice for All” In the near future, the AI justice system Athena promises perfect fairness—until it convicts Congresswoman Karen Atwood of murder in a trial built entirely on digital evidence. As protests erupt, ex-hacker Myah Jones reunites with her estranged sister Nikki, an investigative journalist probing Athena’s fl…

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Rain of Brachos 8:13

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A gentle Cheshvan bedtime meditation where Hashem’s brachos fall like rain. With soft breathing, Torah imagery, and calming rain sounds, kids feel safe, blessed, and ready to rest. Support the show If you find value in these meditations, please support the show and the production of more! by subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite streami…

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Episode 32 - Suit Up - Baby Chris Week 32 19:17

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We're continuing to use Marie Bowen's book, Pregnant With Promise, to study the profiles of the pregnant women in the Bible. This week we learn about Rebecca's difficult pregnancy and her question: "Why is this happening to me?" God's response teaches us that God sees us and cares about our difficult circumstances, knows us before we are born, and …

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Deepfake Coming October 29th 1:14

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Deepfake is an immersive and interactive sci-fi thriller that blends near-future suspense with timely political and ethical questions about our dependence on artificial intelligence—and what happens when that technology falls into the wrong hands. After each weekly episode, listeners can visit www.deepfakethepodcast.com to unlock hidden clues, deco…

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Episode 31 - Stand Fast - Baby Chris Week 31 21:31

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The story of Abraham and Sarah's twenty-five year wait for a child is such a hopeful one! Even though they had God's promise that it would happen, they didn't know about the long wait. In a similar way, we who are believers have the certainty that our faith will be rewarded by an eternity in heaven with the Lord, but only when we look back on our l…

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Episode 30 - Life Support - Baby Chris Weeks 29 and 30 16:34

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This week we're profiling the surrogate pregnancy of Hagar, found in Genesis 16, using the reflections from former PPL Executive Director Marie Bowen's book, Pregnant with Promise. As her months of pregnancy move along, Hagar learns that God is a God who sees both her and her unborn child; that God will be her provision; and God who is her promised…

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Episode 29 - Booting Up - Baby Chris Week 28 16:41

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The profiles for the next 13 weeks will be excerpted from Pregnant With Promise: A study of the character of God who cherishes human life as shown through the stories of women in the Bible, by former PPL Executive Director, Marie Bowen. This is our first character profile of pregnant women in scripture - of course, Eve, the mother of all living. Pr…

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Episode 28 - Comfort Food - Baby Chris Week 27 19:45

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Especially in churches, women will often take their abortion secret to the grave, because there are too few opportunities for confession and healing offered. But there are many brave women who have stepped up inside their churches and shared the stories of their abortions, partly as cautionary tales, but more importantly, as testimonies of God's he…

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Like Clay in Hashem's Hands 12:50

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Inspired by the Yom Kippur prayer Ki Hinei Kachomer, this soothing bedtime meditation uses the nigun and gentle imagery to guide children into rest. With parables of clay, silver, sails, and a crown, little ones feel safe, cherished, and ready to drift into sleep in Hashems embrace. Music & Production by Itzjak Shab Support the show If you find val…

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Episode 27 - Watch and Pray - Baby Chris Week 26 15:16

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When it comes to wrestling with the difficult medical questions surrounding abortion in cases where the life and health of the mother are threatened, what is the correct moral, medical and compassionate way to approach these conversations? Former PPL board member, Dr. Martha Leatherman, examines each potential difficulty and outlines the abortion a…

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Daily Affirmations 024: September Affirmations - Vision and Alignment 5:09

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Send us a text This week, I’m sharing 10 affirmations with Scripture and a mini self-care activity to help you step into the next week and month with confidence and clarity. These affirmations remind us that we don’t need to rush — our steps are ordered, and God has equipped us for the season we are in. This Week’s Affirmations: I align my actions …

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Episode 26 - Bloodwork - Baby Chris Week 25 21:31

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A favorite tactic of pro-abortion activists is to claim that, "the Bible doesn't say anything about abortion" - this is not the flex they think it is. Another avenue of attack is to claim that in Numbers 5:11-31 God prescribes abortion as the penalty for adultery. Nothing could be further from the truth. Stick with us today as we work to refute the…

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Daily Affirmations 023: September Affirmations - Boundaries protect me. Balance empowers me. 5:50

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Send us a text Balance isn't weakness—it's wisdom. Saying no isn't selfish—it creates space for your authentic yes. Pausing isn't laziness—it's essential for clarity and renewal. Throughout this episode, we challenge the harmful narratives that keep us exhausted, overextended, and disconnected from our true selves. In this episode, I’m sharing 10 a…

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How to Gain Self-Love and Create a Better Reality - The Quiet Power of Choosing Yourself 29:56

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Send us a text Self-love is more than a trend — it’s the foundation of your reality. In this episode of Striving Butterfly, I unpack what true self-love looks like, why it matters, and how to use it to create a life that reflects your worth. You’ll hear: What self-love really means How your choices are shaped by how you value yourself 5 practical s…

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Episode 25 - Early Bird - Baby Chris Week 24 14:09

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By week 24 of development in the womb, there is a greatly reduced risk of miscarriage - but the risk is not zero. Families who suffer these pregnancy losses are too often left to grieve unsupported by family, friends and church. This week's guest author on the topic of miscarriage, is Sue Cyre, past board member of the Institute for Religion and De…

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Daily Affirmations 022: September Affirmations - Rest is how I stay whole. My worth is not defined by productivity. 8:17

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Send us a text This episode is your week 2 of weekly September reset. I’m sharing 10 affirmations to carry with you through this week — to strengthen your self-love, care for your body and mind, honour your worth, and keep you encouraged as you step into September with intention. Whether you repeat them out loud, speak them in the mirror, or let th…

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Episode 24 - Breath of Heaven - Baby Chris Week 23 14:53

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In last week's episode we talked about how attacks on Biblical sexuality are one-and-done for the Enemy, and this week's offering builds on that theme with an article by long-time PPL board President Rev. John Sheldon, on Purifying the Bride of Christ. Scriptures included in this episode include: Rev. 21:1-11 Matthew 16:8 Ephesians 5:1-33 Ezekiel 1…

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Daily Affirmations 021: September Affirmations — Rooted, Ready & Reignited ✨ 26:47

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Send us a text This episode is your September reset. I’m sharing 10 affirmations to carry with you through this month — to release what no longer serves you, welcome fresh opportunities, and show up with confidence and consistency. Whether you repeat them out loud, journal them, or simply let them play in the background, these affirmations are here…

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Daily Affirmations 020: Embracing New Beginnings with Intention and Self-Compassion 9:31

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Send us a text Ready to write the new month as a fresh chapter with courage and intention? This month offers us a fresh chapter to write with courage and intention, allowing us to release the weight of the previous month while making space for new growth with steady, intentional steps. These 10 affirmations are designed to help you ease back in aft…

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Episode 23 - Hold On - Baby Chris Week 22 16:11

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Sex is the church's sweet spot for its destruction and the corruption of the world. It's one-and-done for the Enemy, no matter which avenue Satan advances to attack: promiscuity, divorce, pornography, sexual fetishes, same-sex-attraction, gender dysphoria and abortion. All the other sins are just "coping mechanisms." Scripture references used in th…

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Episode 22 - Artist-in-Residence - Baby Chris Week 21 27:29

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When a human child I the womb can be ascribed - or denied - humanity and personhood because of the personal desires of any other human being, or the capricious opinions of legislators and secular ethicists - then no lives matter and all human beings are put at risk. Scripture references in this episode include: Exodus 20 Deuteronomy 5 James 4:1-2 2…

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Daily Affirmations 019: Embracing Your Uniqueness 4:55

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Send us a text "I am not everyone's cup of tea, and that's what makes me unique." This powerful declaration sets the tone for a transformative episode of the Striving Butterfly podcast, where host Coleen shares ten soul-nourishing affirmations designed to carry you through your week with renewed confidence and self-compassion. Embrace your uniquene…

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Episode 21 - Dormez Vous - Baby Chris Week 20 19:59

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Reproductive technologies are advancing at a rate that exceeds our ability to assess them morally and ethically. Today's episode shares information from 2001 and 2025 on the rapid advancement from cloning to three-person IVF. Scriptural references in this week's episode include: Genesis 1:28, 27; 2:6, 2:8 Exodus 20:13 Psalm 4:8 Genesis 2:21-22 Luke…

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Episode 20 - The Tree in the Middle of the Garden - Baby Chris Week 19 17:00

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Compassion-minded Christians often repeat, "No one wants an abortion." One only needs to Google the search term, "Shout your abortion" to hear the testimonies of women who are proud and excited to tell of their abortion experiences. This week's episode shares the almost unbelievable statistics on women in Minnesota - possibly the most permissive ab…

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Doggo... 18:25

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A conversation with Doggo... How I learned to stop worrying and love being more present www.aimlowpro.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Week 19 - A Song in My Heart - Baby Chris Week 18 13:03

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Women who are now aged 60-80 were the first to be lied to in 1973 about how a fetus was "just a clump of cells," that sexual promiscuity was actually freedom without negative consequences. Now, more than 50 years later, these older women - your grandmothers - are starting to look back on their abortions and wondering if their lifetimes of turmoil a…

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EPISODE 18 - BABY FAT - BABY CHRIS WEEK 17 13:42

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This episode concludes our three-week series on Abortion: Myths, Deceptions and Euphemisms. Long time PPL board member and frequent podcast contributor, Dr. Patricia Lee June, presents a comprehensive, medically detailed, explanation of the truth about chemical abortions. And in Baby Chris Week 17, we look at what the Bible has to say about "Baby F…

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Episode 17 - Praying for Purity - Baby Chris Week 16 11:48

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This is the second installment in PPL's three-part series titled, "Abortion: Myths, Deceptions and Euphemisms." PPL Board Member Dr. Ray Dunkelberg examines the myth of the mistaken notion that abortion rights empower women, when the truth is that there is a one in two chance that abortion will take the life of a female child. Lozier Institute: Abo…

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Episode 16 - Our Only Comfort - Baby Chris Week 15 17:00

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This is part one in a three-part series titled, "Abortion: Myths, Deceptions and Euphemisms." PPL Board Member Dr. Ray Dunkelberg tackles the first myth of the mistaken idea that "the Bible says nothing about abortion" - when the fact is that the Bible is a treasury of literature about the infinite value of human life. Scripture verses referred to …

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Episode 15 - Created for Freedom - Baby Chris Week 14 14:28

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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, they they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among men..." Craddock, Joshua, "Protecting Prenatal Persons: Does the Fourteenth A…

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Episode 14 - Touch & Go - Baby Chris Week 13 18:34

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This week PPL brings you important information to help you develop a perspective on the pro-life dilemma that is in vitro fertilization or IVF. Dr. Patricia June's article focuses on the realities of IVF and how - as long as it is a social reality - it might be redeemed through the practice of embryo donation and adoption. Nightlight Embryo Adoptio…