Did the overturn of Roe v Wade make the US more likely to make legal abortion the law of the land? 

Charlie Camosy proposes a way forward to prevent that happening. His article, A post-Dobbs way forward on abortion is becoming clear, reviews policies supporting women and families as the most essential and effective path to ending the need for abortion today.

From his bio: Charlie Camosy is professor of Medical Humanities at the Creighton University School of Medicine. In addition, he holds the Monsignor Curran Fellowship in Moral Theology at St. Joseph Seminary in New York. Twitter: @ccamosy

Did the overturn of Roe v Wade make the US more likely to make legal abortion the law of the land? 
Charlie Camosy proposes a way forward to prevent that happening. His article, <a href="https://angelusnews.com/voices/post-dobbs-abortion-way-forward/">A post-Dobbs way forward on abortion is becoming clear</a>, reviews policies supporting women and families as the most essential and effective path to ending the need for abortion today.
From his <a href="https://www.charlescamosy.com/">bio</a>: Charlie Camosy is professor of Medical Humanities at the Creighton University School of Medicine. In addition, he holds the Monsignor Curran Fellowship in Moral Theology at St. Joseph Seminary in New York. Twitter: @ccamosy

A way forward on abortion after Dobbs - Charlie Camosy

Marc Lucas joins us this week to talk about preventing abortion in the face of teen pregnancy. Many parents are not aware that even in places where parental consent is required, any teen can obtain an abortion without their parent ever knowing it has happened.

We discussed the scenario presented in the foreign film Memoir of a Veering Storm.

And we present ideas for avoiding that storm. Surprisingly, the American Association of Pediatrics does not advocate for mandatory parental involvement.

Church resources include ministries like Embrace Grace and Pro-Grace. Lucas also referenced the He Gets Us campaign to model Christ-like care for life's most difficult issues.

From Marc’s bio: Marc Lucas has served as a pastor for a combined 15 years with two mega-churches in the Valley: Sun Valley Community Church and Highlands Church. He’s an alumni of Arizona Christian University with a degree in Biblical Studies. He is currently the Local Ministry Director at Faith Talk 1360. He has been married to his wife Tammy, for 16 years and they have 3 beautiful kids Kaylen 14, Kenzie 10 and Karson 6.

Marc Lucas joins us this week to talk about preventing abortion in the face of teen pregnancy. Many parents are not aware that even in places where parental consent is required, any teen can obtain an abortion without their parent ever knowing it has happened.
We discussed the scenario presented in the foreign film <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/screening-room/an-abortion-hidden-from-parental-view-in-memoir-of-a-veering-storm">Memoir of a Veering Storm</a>.
And we present ideas for avoiding that storm. Surprisingly, the <a href="https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/139/2/e20163861/59961/The-Adolescent-s-Right-to-Confidential-Care-When?autologincheck=redirected">American Association of Pediatrics</a> does not advocate for mandatory parental involvement.
Church resources include ministries like <a href="https://embracegrace.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA3pugBhAwEiwAWFzwdcx_oGxu_Qd2AOWexmAlRB9w1FMuDo2jDP2tdFW9CiORSO5QJn1INBoCaR4QAvD_BwE">Embrace Grace</a> and <a href="https://www.prograce.org/">Pro-Grace</a>. Lucas also referenced the <a href="https://hegetsus.com/en">He Gets Us</a> campaign to model Christ-like care for life's most difficult issues.
From <a href="https://marcrlucas.com/">Marc’s bio</a>: Marc Lucas has served as a pastor for a combined 15 years with two mega-churches in the Valley: Sun Valley Community Church and Highlands Church. He’s an alumni of Arizona Christian University with a degree in Biblical Studies. He is currently the Local Ministry Director at Faith Talk 1360. He has been married to his wife Tammy, for 16 years and they have 3 beautiful kids Kaylen 14, Kenzie 10 and Karson 6.

Teen abortion happening behind parents' backs

Dr. Priscilla Coleman is an academic and expert voice whose credits include over sixty peer-reviewed journal entries.

According to Coleman, “The truth comes through the data. . . We do know that abortion is detrimental to a very high percentage of women. And it’s not a healthy choice as the mainstream pitches it.”

The study of the psychological impact of abortion on women dates back to the days prior to Roe v Wade and legalization. Mining the sparse early studies created a drive in Coleman to learn more. She notes that by 2008 a proliferation of studies confirmed abortion significantly increases mental health risks to women.

We also discuss the climate of suppression and censorship of her research. Although she does not work in the faith-based realm, Dr. Coleman is a believer in Jesus Christ.  She says, “I feel supported by God, and I feel supported by truth and by the science.”

Dr. Coleman is slates as a Keynote Speaker at the upcoming healthcare conference titles, The Clinical Impact of Reproductive Choice in North Dakota in April, 2023. Details and registration links available here.

Priscilla K Coleman

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Priscilla Coleman, PhD, recently retired as Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Bowling Green State University. She has researched the impact of abortion on mental health, mortality and interpersonal relationships. Dr. Coleman serves as an expert witness in abortion legislation cases using current research about the impacts of abortion, as well as risk factors for adverse post-abortion outcomes and bias in publishing research on abortion and mental health.

Host Kim Ketola

Listen on FaithTalk1360 in Phoenix Thursdays at 3 pm

Listen On Demand on Spotify, Apple podcasts or on the podcast home page

Dr. Priscilla Coleman is an academic and expert voice whose credits include over sixty peer-reviewed <a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=S--K9lkAAAAJ&amp;hl=en">journal entries</a>.
According to Coleman, “The truth comes through the data. . . We do know that abortion is detrimental to a very high percentage of women. And it’s not a healthy choice as the mainstream pitches it.”
The study of the psychological impact of abortion on women dates back to the days prior to Roe v Wade and legalization. Mining the sparse early studies created a drive in Coleman to learn more. She notes that by 2008 a proliferation of studies confirmed abortion significantly increases mental health risks to women.
We also discuss the climate of suppression and censorship of her research. Although she does not work in the faith-based realm, Dr. Coleman is a believer in Jesus Christ.  She says, “I feel supported by God, and I feel supported by truth and by the science.”
Dr. Coleman is slates as a Keynote Speaker at the upcoming healthcare conference titles, The Clinical Impact of Reproductive Choice in North Dakota in April, 2023. Details and registration <a href="https://www.reproductivechoiceconference.com/">links available here</a>.
Priscilla K Coleman
<a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Priscilla-Coleman">Learn more</a>:
Priscilla Coleman, PhD, recently retired as Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Bowling Green State University. She has researched the impact of abortion on mental health, mortality and interpersonal relationships. Dr. Coleman serves as an expert witness in abortion legislation cases using current research about the impacts of abortion, as well as risk factors for adverse post-abortion outcomes and bias in publishing research on abortion and mental health.
Host Kim Ketola
Listen on <a href="https://faithtalk1360.com/radioshow/cradle-my-heart">FaithTalk1360</a> in Phoenix Thursdays at 3 pm
Listen On Demand on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2UPbHRmtWXJLc0vWQdni6R">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cradle-my-heart/id1617205098">Apple podcasts</a> or on the <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/cradle-my-heart/cradle-3-27-22">podcast home page</a>

Priscilla Coleman Pt 2 - Researching abortion truth

Dr. Priscilla Coleman is an academic and expert voice whose credits include over sixty peer-reviewed journal entries.

According to Coleman, "The truth comes through the data...We do know that abortion is detrimental to a very high percentage of women. And it's not a healthy choice as the mainstream pitches it."

The study of the psychological impact of abortion on women dates back to the days prior to Roe v Wade and legalization. Mining the early studies created a drive to learn more. And by 2008 a proliferation of studies confirmed abortion significantly increases mental health risks to women.

We also discuss the climate of suppression and censorship of her research. Although she does not work in the faith-based realm, Dr. Coleman is a believer in Jesus Christ.  She says, "I feel supported by God, and I feel supported by truth and by the science."

Dr. Coleman is a Keynote Speaker at the upcoming healthcare conference The Clinical Impact of Reproductive Choice in North Dakota in April, 2023. Details and registration links available here.

Learn more:

Priscilla Coleman, PhD,, recently retired as Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Bowling Green State University. She has researched the impact of abortion on mental health, mortality and interpersonal relationships. Dr. Coleman serves as an expert witness in abortion legislation cases using current research about the impacts of abortion, as well as risk factors for adverse post-abortion outcomes and bias in publishing research on abortion and mental health.

Dr. Priscilla Coleman is an academic and expert voice whose credits include over sixty peer-reviewed <a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=S--K9lkAAAAJ&amp;hl=en">journal entries</a>.
According to Coleman, "The truth comes through the data...We do know that abortion is detrimental to a very high percentage of women. And it's not a healthy choice as the mainstream pitches it."
The study of the psychological impact of abortion on women dates back to the days prior to Roe v Wade and legalization. Mining the early studies created a drive to learn more. And by 2008 a proliferation of studies confirmed abortion significantly increases mental health risks to women.
We also discuss the climate of suppression and censorship of her research. Although she does not work in the faith-based realm, Dr. Coleman is a believer in Jesus Christ.  She says, "I feel supported by God, and I feel supported by truth and by the science."
Dr. Coleman is a Keynote Speaker at the upcoming healthcare conference The Clinical Impact of Reproductive Choice in North Dakota in April, 2023. Details and registration <a href="https://www.reproductivechoiceconference.com/">links available here</a>.
<a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Priscilla-Coleman">Learn more</a>:
Priscilla Coleman, PhD,, recently retired as Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Bowling Green State University. She has researched the impact of abortion on mental health, mortality and interpersonal relationships. Dr. Coleman serves as an expert witness in abortion legislation cases using current research about the impacts of abortion, as well as risk factors for adverse post-abortion outcomes and bias in publishing research on abortion and mental health.

A voice of truth in the abortion wilderness

Is activism the answer to abortion?

Can slogans ever change hearts and minds?

Given that more than 60 million lives have been lost to abortion in the US under Roe v Wade, what is the church now called to do in their communities?

Leading with love is a primary responsibility, according to Pastor Foreman, along with the duty to seek to understand the question beyond the political noise and rhetoric. He says, "What I'm doing now is not political. Let's think critically...talk intelligently... and bathe it in a a loving spirit."

Abortion may be a policy debate taking place in Washington DC, but abortion is happening in our neighborhoods. The local church is uniquely positioned to meet the challenge of preventing abortion as well as the restoration of those who have experienced it.

From his bio: Chuck Foreman and his wife, Kathy, served as missionaries in Taiwan for twenty years and were also field coordinators for East Asia with Team Expansion. They have four children and two grandchildren. Chuck and Kathy live in Phoenix, Arizona, where Chuck is the teaching and missions pastor for First Christian Church, a church recognized for its leadership in modeling what it means to humbly serve its community. He is the author of The Deadliest Sin, A Penetrating Look at the Poison of Pride in a Leader.

Is activism the answer to abortion?
Can slogans ever change hearts and minds?
Given that more than 60 million lives have been lost to abortion in the US under Roe v Wade, what is the church now called to do in their communities?
Leading with love is a primary responsibility, according to Pastor Foreman, along with the duty to seek to understand the question beyond the political noise and rhetoric. He says, "What I'm doing now is not political. Let's think critically...talk intelligently... and bathe it in a a loving spirit."
Abortion may be a policy debate taking place in Washington DC, but abortion is happening in our neighborhoods. The local church is uniquely positioned to meet the challenge of preventing abortion as well as the restoration of those who have experienced it.
From his bio: Chuck Foreman and his wife, Kathy, served as missionaries in Taiwan for twenty years and were also field coordinators for East Asia with Team Expansion. They have four children and two grandchildren. Chuck and Kathy live in Phoenix, Arizona, where Chuck is the teaching and missions pastor for <a href="https://www.faithstreet.com/church/first-christian-church-of-phoenix-phoenix-az">First Christian Church</a>, a church recognized for its leadership in modeling what it means to humbly serve its community. He is the author of <a href="https://www.westbowpress.com/BookStore/BookDetails/400583-The-Deadliest-Sin">The Deadliest Sin, A Penetrating Look at the Poison of Pride in a Leader.</a>

Chuck Foreman Part 2 Abortion- What then shall we do?

Abortion may be a policy debate taking place in Washington DC, but abortion is happening in our neighborhoods. The local church is uniquely positioned to meet the challenge of preventing abortion as well as the restoration of those who have experienced it.

Pastor Chuck Foreman applies the text of the parable of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15 to how the church can respond to the brokenness of having lost our way. In the local church, our job is to celebrate and welcome those impacted by abortion.

From his bio:

Chuck Foreman and his wife, Kathy, served as missionaries in Taiwan for twenty years and were also field coordinators for East Asia with Team Expansion. They have four children and two grandchildren. Chuck and Kathy live in Phoenix, Arizona, where Chuck is the teaching and missions pastor for First Christian Church, a church recognized for its leadership in modeling what it means to humbly serve its community. He is the author of The Deadliest Sin, A Penetrating Look at the Poison of Pride in a Leader

Abortion may be a policy debate taking place in Washington DC, but abortion is happening in our neighborhoods. The local church is uniquely positioned to meet the challenge of preventing abortion as well as the restoration of those who have experienced it.
Pastor Chuck Foreman applies the text of the parable of the Prodigal Son from <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2015%3A11-32&amp;version=ESV">Luke 15</a> to how the church can respond to the brokenness of having lost our way. In the local church, our job is to celebrate and welcome those impacted by abortion.
From his bio:
Chuck Foreman and his wife, Kathy, served as missionaries in Taiwan for twenty years and were also field coordinators for East Asia with Team Expansion. They have four children and two grandchildren. Chuck and Kathy live in Phoenix, Arizona, where Chuck is the teaching and missions pastor for <a href="https://www.faithstreet.com/church/first-christian-church-of-phoenix-phoenix-az">First Christian Church</a>, a church recognized for its leadership in modeling what it means to humbly serve its community. He is the author of <a href="https://www.westbowpress.com/BookStore/BookDetails/400583-The-Deadliest-Sin">The Deadliest Sin, A Penetrating Look at the Poison of Pride in a Leader</a>

Chuck Foreman - on mission in the local church

Abortion has claimed the lives of multiple-millions of children in the US. The war on children means that we all must decide where we stand. And we can be inspired to bravery in defending the lives of children before they are born. We can speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, as God has called us to do.

Host Kim Ketola shares practical ways each of us can make an impact in defending unborn lives.

Abortion has claimed the lives of multiple-millions of children in the US. The war on children means that we all must decide where we stand. And we can be inspired to bravery in defending the lives of children before they are born. We can speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, as God has called us to do.
Host Kim Ketola shares practical ways each of us can make an impact in defending unborn lives.

The War on Children - what can you do?

Support After Abortion research found 0% of women who wanted help after abortion would seek that help from their church or their pastor.

Is this episode Kim Ketola discusses the barriers to healing after abortion, and how church leaders can break through.

Past episodes and other resources can be found at cradlemyheart.org.

<a href="https://supportafterabortion.com/">Support After Abortion</a> research found 0% of women who wanted help after abortion would seek that help from their church or their pastor.
Is this episode Kim Ketola discusses the barriers to healing after abortion, and how church leaders can break through.
Past episodes and other resources can be found at <a href="https://kimketola.com/blog/">cradlemyheart.org</a>.

Breaking the central barrier to spiritual healing after abortion

Ryan Bomberger was conceived in rape. His adoptive parents raised him in a family of fifteen children, and unleashed love and purpose by their legacy.

Today he is an adoptive parent to two children; he and his wife Bethany also have two biological children.

We discuss the backlash against adoption. Bomberger exposes the organized ideological opposition to adoption. Tactics include demonizing adoption and distorting negative mental health outcomes to adoptees.

Bomberger also raises the alarm about Bethany Christian Services, a formerly pro-life organization, whose current policies would block multi-ethnic adoptions while promoting same-sex adoption. Further, any couple opposed to LGBTQ ideology could be banned from adopting at all.

His wit and wisdom is on full display in the surprising story of his encounters with the NAACP for his parody of their organization as the “National Association for the Abortion of Colored People.”

From his bio: Ryan Bomberger is the founder of the Radiance Foundation which is dedicated to advancing the truth that every life has purpose. He was an award-winning creative professional for more than a decade before becoming the Chief Creative Officer of The Radiance Foundation. He’s happily married to the love of his life, Bethany, and father to four awesome munchkins (two of whom are adopted). He’s an international public speaker, columnist, factivist, singer/songwriter and author of the fearless book Not Equal: Civil Rights Gone Wrong.  

<a href="https://radiancefoundation.org/ryan/">Ryan Bomberger</a> was conceived in rape. His adoptive parents raised him in a family of fifteen children, and unleashed love and purpose by their legacy.
Today he is an adoptive parent to two children; he and his wife Bethany also have two biological children.
We discuss the backlash against adoption. Bomberger exposes the organized ideological opposition to adoption. Tactics include demonizing adoption and distorting negative mental health outcomes to adoptees.
Bomberger also raises the alarm about Bethany Christian Services, a formerly pro-life organization, whose current policies would block multi-ethnic adoptions while promoting same-sex adoption. Further, any couple opposed to LGBTQ ideology could be banned from adopting at all.
His wit and wisdom is on full display in the surprising story of his encounters with the NAACP for his parody of their organization as the “National Association for the Abortion of Colored People.”
From his bio: Ryan Bomberger is the founder of the <a href="https://radiancefoundation.org/about/">Radiance Foundation</a> which is dedicated to advancing the truth that every life has purpose. He was an award-winning creative professional for more than a decade before becoming the Chief Creative Officer of The Radiance Foundation. He’s happily married to the love of his life, Bethany, and father to four awesome munchkins (two of whom are adopted). He’s an international public speaker, columnist, factivist, singer/songwriter and author of the fearless book Not Equal: Civil Rights Gone Wrong.

Ryan Bomberger War on Adoption Part 2

Ryan Bomberger was conceived in rape. His adoptive parents raised him in a family of fifteen children, and unleashed love and purpose by their legacy.

Today he is an adoptive parent to two children; he and his wife Bethany also have two biological children.

We discuss the backlash against adoption. Bomberger exposes the organized ideological opposition to adoption. Tactics include demonizing adoption and distorting negative mental health outcomes to adoptees.

Bomberger also raises the alarm about Bethany Christian Services, a formerly pro-life organization, whose current policies would block multi-ethnic adoptions while promoting same-sex adoption. Further, any couple opposed to LGBTQ ideology could be banned from adopting at all.

He also shares the surprising story of his encounters with the NAACP for his parody of their organization as the "National Association for the Abortion of Colored People."

From his bio: Ryan Bomberger is the founder of the Radiance Foundation which is dedicated to advancing the truth that every life has purpose. He was an award-winning creative professional for more than a decade before becoming the Chief Creative Officer of The Radiance Foundation. He’s happily married to the love of his life, Bethany, and father to four awesome munchkins (two of whom are adopted). He’s an international public speaker, columnist, factivist, singer/songwriter and author of the fearless book Not Equal: Civil Rights Gone Wrong.  

<a href="https://radiancefoundation.org/ryan/">Ryan Bomberger</a> was conceived in rape. His adoptive parents raised him in a family of fifteen children, and unleashed love and purpose by their legacy.
Today he is an adoptive parent to two children; he and his wife Bethany also have two biological children.
We discuss the backlash against adoption. Bomberger exposes the organized ideological opposition to adoption. Tactics include demonizing adoption and distorting negative mental health outcomes to adoptees.
Bomberger also raises the alarm about Bethany Christian Services, a formerly pro-life organization, whose current policies would block multi-ethnic adoptions while promoting same-sex adoption. Further, any couple opposed to LGBTQ ideology could be banned from adopting at all.
He also shares the surprising story of his encounters with the NAACP for his parody of their organization as the "National Association for the Abortion of Colored People."
From his bio: Ryan Bomberger is the founder of the <a href="https://radiancefoundation.org/about/">Radiance Foundation</a> which is dedicated to advancing the truth that every life has purpose. He was an award-winning creative professional for more than a decade before becoming the Chief Creative Officer of The Radiance Foundation. He’s happily married to the love of his life, Bethany, and father to four awesome munchkins (two of whom are adopted). He’s an international public speaker, columnist, factivist, singer/songwriter and author of the fearless book Not Equal: Civil Rights Gone Wrong.

Ryan Bomberger - Fighting for Life in the War on Adoption

Cradle My Heart Radio is a weekly opportunity to connect with others in light of God’s Word, as together we are finding God’s love–especially during unintended pregnancy and after abortion.

Kim Ketola's faith and life experience unveil the spiritual impact of abortion on the women and men who choose it—as well as the hope available to make a better choice. My story and voice have been featured on many national radio and television outlets, I was inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2013 for my work while known as Kim Jeffries (KS95, WCCO Radio and TV, and KTIS).

My book Cradle My Heart, Finding God’s Love After Abortion won First Place at the 2010 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, is an Amazon #1 bestseller, and was a Finalist for the Evangelical Christian Press Association’s Book of the Year in 2013, and features a Foreword by Ruth Graham. I believe these awards reflect how redemption in our Lord Jesus Christ resonates in readers’ hearts–using our worst, even fatal mistakes for his greatest glory.

Cradle My Heart Radio is a weekly opportunity to connect with others in light of God&rsquo;s Word, as together we are finding God&rsquo;s love&ndash;especially during unintended pregnancy and after abortion. Kim Ketola's faith and life experience unveil the spiritual impact of abortion on the women and men who choose it&mdash;as well as the hope available to make a better choice. My story and voice have been featured on many national radio and television outlets, I was inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2013 for my work while known as Kim Jeffries (KS95, WCCO Radio and TV, and KTIS).
My book Cradle My Heart, Finding God&rsquo;s Love After Abortion won First Place at the 2010 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, is an Amazon #1 bestseller, and was a Finalist for the Evangelical Christian Press Association&rsquo;s Book of the Year in 2013, and features a Foreword by Ruth Graham. I believe these awards reflect how redemption in our Lord Jesus Christ resonates in readers&rsquo; hearts&ndash;using our worst, even fatal mistakes for his greatest glory.

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