Episode 551: Family Planning (Part 1)
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Show Notes
How should Christians approach contraception and family planning?
Unless a Christian couple has taken the time to investigate contraceptive and family planning options, it can be hard to know what exists, what is safe, and what is ethical. In part one of this two-part episode, we address a listener's question about how to honor God in our approach to family planning. We discuss the predominant cultural narratives about contraception, how a Christian view is different, and why the fertility awareness method offers a unique wisdom in this area.
Chapters:
(0:00) Introductions: Listener Justin Has a Question
(3:16) The Cultural Starting Point for Contraception
(9:03) Strengths & Weaknesses of Protestant Thought
(13:33) Reflecting on Our Assumptions about Birth Control
(21:44) Jenn Newman Joins Us to Talk About Fertility Awareness