A Conversation on Life with Andrew Wood

This week Andrew discusses dads, Senator Feinstein's death, abortion pill reversal, and the state of Ohio. We covered a lot of ground today. Are dads lazy? Was the Senator a centrist? Is abortion reversal dangerous? Will Ohio protect life? Listen this week and Andrew answers these questions and more. Show Notes: Lazy dads? https://ifstudies.org/blog/lazy-dads-ii-the-reckoning Senator Feinstein https://wng.org/opinions/dianne-feinstein-was-no-political-centrist-1696247927 Abortion Pill Reversal https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/22/us/california-lawsuit-mifepristone-reversal-claim/index.html

This week Andrew discusses a new survey of mainline protestant pastors and congregants. The findings are astounding and deserve some time. We also look at an AI generated "church service" and why this, in our estimation is a dangerous move. Andrew finishes today's show with a discussion on two parent homes and why that matters. Listen as Andrew discusses this and more on this week's episode. Show Notes: Survey https://dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com/new-survey-mainline-protestant-pastors-notably-more-liberal-than-congregants/ Two Parent Homes https://www.christianpost.com/voices/two-parents-are-a-right-not-a-privilege.html

This week Andrew discusses the most recent GOP debate, myths being shared by the press, and a recent political move that harms a bipartisan piece of legislation. How are we to respond and why is it so important for us to articulate our position? Listen as Andrew discusses this and more on this week's episode. Show Notes: Politics at Play https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/08/abortion-fight-threatens-to-spoil-bipartisan-pregnant-worker-protections-00110261

This week Andrew looks at recent data discussing happiness in conjunction with marriage and careers. The numbers may surprise you. Andrew finishes the show discussing a recent ruling in Ohio that should have our attention. Listen as he discusses this and more on this week's show. Show Notes: Marriage and Happiness https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/17/opinion/marriage-happiness-career.html Ohio Ruling https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/abortion-unthinkable

This week Andrew discusses masculinity...or the lack thereof. He also looks at recent decisions by the Department of Defense to make abortion more accessible. Andrew ends today's show with a thought and a statement...We have gone from sacrificing ourselves for future generations and their greater good to sacrificing future generations for the sake of ourselves and our own greater good. Listen as he discusses this and more on this week's episode. Show Notes: Masculinity https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/10/christine-emba-masculinity-new-model/ Department of Defense https://twitter.com/RepBenCline/status/1679505833607012354?s=20 Have We Lost Our Way https://andrewhwood.substack.com/p/have-we-lost-our-way

This week Andrew discusses the Biden Administration's political maneuvering with Title X funding and pro-life states. He also looks at new data concerning marriage and the trend of putting it off until later. Andrew finishes the show discussing legislative actions that are disincentivizing marriage and parenthood. Listen as Andrew discusses this more on this week's episode. Show Notes: Title X: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/tennessee-rep-green-introduces-states-choose-life-act-stop-biden-admins-retribution-pro-life-states?intcmp=tw_fnc Marriage: https://nypost.com/2023/07/01/record-high-number-of-40-year-olds-in-us-have-never-been-married-study/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nypost_sitebuttons Disincentivizing Marriage: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/house-republican-plan-penalizes-marriage

This week Andrew discusses the one year anniversary of the Dobbs' decision. What has this year meant to the pro-life movement? How are we to view this historic day? Andrew then looks at some new data concerning the aging of the US population and the desire for social status over marital and parental status. What do these numbers mean and how are we to make sense of them through a Biblical worldview? Throughout today's show Andrew also discusses the "pick your battles" mindset and what that means in the context of our current cultural conversation. Listen as Andrew discusses this and more on this week's episode. Show Notes: This is the Year https://prolifeyear.com/iw/8/ An Aging Population https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/22/us/census-median-age.html?smid=tw-share Social Status https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666622723000382

This week Andrew looks at recent statements from abortion proponents that illustrate a pivot in their language. What does this mean? Why make this pivot now? Andrew also looks at recent data surrounding abortion numbers since the Dobbs ruling. We finish today by analyzing a CDC report concerning suicide and depression. Listen as Andrew discusses this and more on this week's episode. Show Notes: Abortion Numbers https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/abortion-trend-after-dobbs/ CDC Numbers https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4051212-cdc-pandemic-teen-homicide-suicide-rates/

This week Andrew discusses family formation and the importance of traditional values as we think about a Biblical worldview and policies that have an impact on those values. He also discusses a recent decline in fertility and what that means for society and culture. Andrew finishes today with a conversation on AI and a detached reality that is moving us away from a Biblical framework and worldview. Listen as Andrew discusses this and more on this week's episode. Show Notes: Family Formation https://ifstudies.org/blog/canada-needs-a-family-formation-policy-framework Fertility Rates https://www.liveaction.org/news/economic-magazine-warns-population-collapse/

This week Andrew discusses the identity crisis facing our culture. What is the motivation behind this? Are we intentionally erasing identity? Andrew then looks at recent ads and publications that are strategically and quietly changing language. Why are we seeing this now and how have we seen this in the past? Listen as Andrew discusses this and more on this week's episode. Show Notes: Abortion in Schools https://www.liveaction.org/news/teacher-role-promote-abortion-students/ Language Changes https://deadline.com/2023/06/associated-press-style-guide-updates-gender-terminology-suggests-avoiding-biological-sex-references-1235399618/

This week Andrew discusses a political debate currently happening where politicians are arguing about how much pro-life is too much pro-life. He then discusses politics and the Church. How political should we be? Andrew finishes the show discussing a recent study on mental health. What does this mean for our culture and where can answers be found? Listen as he discusses this and more on this week's episode. Show Notes: Too Harsh? https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-hits-desantis-abortion-suggests-6-week-abortion-ban-too-harsh Politics and the Church https://wng.org/opinions/the-necessary-politics-of-the-church-1684322114 Mental Health https://news.gallup.com/poll/505745/depression-rates-reach-new-highs.aspx

This week Andrew discusses manhood, the importance of legacy, and how we are to be intentional in our walk, in our homes, and in our faith. We should have a sense of urgency in these areas as the enemy is intentional and urgent to kill, steal, and destroy. Listen as Andrew discusses this and more on this week's episode. Show Notes: Manhood: The Masculine Virtue America Needs...Josh Hawley https://www.amazon.com/Manhood-Masculine-Virtues-America-Needs/dp/B0C3RVHJJM/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=josh+hawley+manhood&qid=1684253018&sprefix=josh+ha%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-1

This week Andrew discusses numbers concerning botched abortions. He then looks at recent news concerning the Biden Administration's lawsuit involving Tennessee and a recent law banning gender surgeries on minors. Andrew ends today's show challenging all of us to boldly proclaim truth especially in our current cultural environment. Listen as Andrew covers this and more on this week's episode. Show Notes: Botched Abortions https://www.liveaction.org/news/five-state-reports-one-hundred-born-alive-abortion/ Federal Lawsuit https://apnews.com/article/gender-affirming-care-tennessee-ban-817981c7d66a443951f4c6dbee6dabc1

This week Andrew takes a look at a recent political pundit discussion concerning the stance on life. Are we too pro-life for our own good? Is our pro-lifeness losing us elections? He also analyzes a recent survey gauging happiness. What do the happiest in our society have in common? Andrew finishes the show by looking at recent comments from the President concerning kids and his view on their relationship to parents and to society. Andrew answers these questions and more on this week's episode. Show Notes: Are We too Pro-Life? https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2023/04/19/will-abortion-make-the-gop-blow-2024-senate-opportunities-n2622127 Happiness https://www.wsj.com/articles/happiest-people-america-poll-ef7c854c?st=w1ru60hbpmmwg5s President's Comments https://twitter.com/townhallcom/status/1650568794933190673?s=20

This week Andrew discusses the recent ruling out of the SCOTUS concerning the abortion pill. He also analyzes a recent bill out of the state of Washington that claims to protect children, but in reality...it confuses identity, hurts families, and causes harm to young people. What does love truly look like and how are we to respond as the culture appears to spiral? Listen as Andrew discusses this and more on this week's episode. Show Notes: (These articles are provided so you can follow along with Andrew's analyses) SCOTUS Order https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/us/politics/supreme-court-abortion-pill.html Washington State Bill https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/liias/2023/03/01/bill-to-safeguard-youth-seeking-protected-health-services-clears-senate/ Marriage and Identity https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/16/us/politics/transgender-conservative-campaign.html

This week Andrew discusses a recent Court ruling against the FDA and its approval of the abortion pill, Mifepristone. What does this ruling mean for the pro-life movement? What difference will this ruling ultimately make for life? Will this ruling bring about a change in the way the FDA and other organizations push the abortion agenda and narrative? Listen as Andrew answers these questions and more on this week's show. Show Notes: Washington Post Article https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/04/07/texas-abortion-pill-ruling-mifepristone/?fbclid=IwAR04Z7BeQCzGhWmdspfSAWl6lZSuNA4ar6-p3y8-LWx3E10XCEvasaSrtyo&mibextid=l066kq NPR https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/04/10/1168857095/misoprostol-only-medical-abortion Life News https://www.lifenews.com/2023/04/10/joe-biden-asks-court-to-half-judges-ruling-so-abortion-pills-can-keep-killing-babies/

This week Andrew reflects on the recent attack in Nashville and how Christians are to mourn. He then looks at a new study on marriage as it pertains to communication and finances. Andrew finishes by analyzing recent votes out of CO concerning abortion and targeting the work of pregnancy centers. Is CO's extremism going to be the new norm? Listen as Andrew discusses this and more on this week's episode. Show Notes: Sorrows Untold https://wng.org/opinions/sorrows-untold-and-hearts-torn-asunder-1680088604 Marriage Study https://www.wsj.com/articles/money-can-break-a-marriage-even-getting-more-of-it-bad93850?mod=panda_wsj_author_alert Colorado's Extremism https://www.coloradopolitics.com/legislature/democrats-pass-3-bills-strengthening-abortion-rights-in-colorado-sending-them-to-governor/article_e44c55c6-d011-11ed-9610-4f90d6380d9c.html

Today Andrew discusses the horrible and senseless tragedy that occurred in Nashville at Covenant School. What are we to do in these moments? How and what are we to pray? Where is our comfort found? Andrew also looks at recent data that points to a broken belief system that is carrying our culture down a path of death and despair. Listen as Andrew discusses this and more on today's episode. Show Notes: Wall Street Journal Poll https://www.wsj.com/articles/americans-pull-back-from-values-that-once-defined-u-s-wsj-norc-poll-finds-df8534cd Pastor Russ Ramsey's Comments https://twitter.com/russramsey/status/1640535302216331264?s=20 Helpful Post from Pastor Erik Reed https://www.knowingjesusministries.co/articles/when-its-too-painful-to-pray

This week Andrew discusses legislation in DC designed to offer protections for pregnancy centers and tougher penalties for those seeking to physically attack them. He also looks at a new law in Utah seeking to put parameters around social media use and minors. We finish today by discussing the importance of leadership and the "can't waits" of life and how we shouldn't put off today's joy for tomorrow. Listen as Andrew covers this and more on this week's episode. Show Notes: DC Legislation https://www.lifenews.com/2023/03/23/congresswoman-introduces-bill-for-higher-penalties-for-attacking-pregnancy-centers/ Utah and Social Media https://dailycaller.com/2023/03/24/red-state-becomes-first-limit-teens-social-media-use-new-law/ Leadership https://andrewhwood.substack.com/p/we-need-leaders

This week Andrew discusses recent legislation out of Wyoming concerning the abortion pill and news out of Mississippi concerning support for moms on Medicaid. Andrew finishes today by expounding on recent comments he made on a past show concerning our need to stand boldly for truth. Listen as he discusses this and more on this week's episode. Show Notes: Wyoming https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/17/us/wyoming-abortion-pills-ban.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur Mississippi https://www.lifenews.com/2023/03/18/mississippi-gov-signs-bill-for-medical-care-for-new-moms-babies-as-part-of-pro-life-agenda/ Don't Leave God Back at the Camp https://open.substack.com/pub/andrewhwood/p/dont-leave-god-back-at-the-camp?r=fdo29&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web