Ep 91. Welcome to the last episode of season 3! Second-year intern Ella joins us this time to talk about a recent interaction she had with a woman at a college (not a college student). We discuss how to deal with distraction, how to speak the truth in love, and we talk about Ella's time with Created Equal. Come debrief with us.Show NotesWe highly recommend the book Love Unleashes Life by Stephanie Gray Connors for helpful tips on how to talk to people compassionately w...
Ep 90. If you are against abortion, does that mean you must be against capital punishment too? In this episode, we'll talk about how opposing one does not necessitate opposing the other to be consistent, the idea that "killing is killing," and we'll talk about how the man in this clip proves that he, in some way, knows that abortion is wrong, even if he won't tell anyone so. Debrief with us!Show NotesFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debriefwithus/Follow Crea...
Ep 89. In this week's episode, we talk about a conversation had between Isaac and a woman at a college who turned out to be a signature collector for the radical pro-abortion amendment that will likely be on the ballot his fall. She supported abortion, despite agreeing that it is gruesome, saying our signs only show "one aspect of abortion." We'll talk about that and more in this episode. Come debrief with us!Show NotesLove Unleashes Life is a book written by Stephanie...
Ep 88. If you thought being a human was enough to protect you from discrimination, think again! At least according to this student who Maggie talked to at a high school, you need humanity plus something else: a certain size body! (We are not sure what size is value-giving, but apparently it's not the size you are right at the beginning of your life.) Now, how does this fit with human equality? We're not sure, but we're talking about it in this episode! Come...
Ep 87. Those who advocate for abortion think they are so clever when they ask this question of pro-lifers: is an acorn an oak tree? A student at Virginia Commonwealth University asked this question of Elijah, and in this episode, we'll have Elijah himself on to talk about the conversation with us and discuss how to respond to this question, and we also talk about his experience as an intern with Created Equal and why YOU should do our internship!Show NotesAnthony Levatino used to ...
Ep 86. This may sound crazy, but freedom has limits, and so does free speech! The uninhibited right to free speech does not allow you to do just anything. For example, it does not allow you to physically harm or kill others. Grace had a conversation with a young man who said that people should have the free speech to abort. Debrief with us as we discuss why that is just not true.Show NotesAtheist Sam Harris said in his book The End of Faith, " Some propositions a...
Ep 85. Maggie had some disagreements with Ethan about the way he handled an outreach conversation with a high schooler, and we're gonna talk about it! This episode is all about relationships in the context of abortion: do they matter? Do they not? We also talk about the way in which pro-lifers ought to use the question of whether you would be more sad about hitting a toddler or a squirrel, and lastly, we touch on the well-known pro-abortion argument about saving 100 em...
Ep 84. In this second episode in our two-part series about birth control, we discuss how humans are not animals, why sex was designed for more than just pleasure, and why the contraception mindset, far from aiding us in the fight against abortion, just adds to the problem. Come debrief with us.Show NotesWatch this episode's GoPro clip!Here is a page on our website about the extreme abortion amendment coming to Ohio.Here is a video about Operation Overpass.Here is the article which...
Ep 83. Some think that if we're so against abortion, we should just push birth control. We are not so sure about that, however. In this episode, we'll talk about why we don't push birth control in general, and why hormonal birth control specifically is not ethical to take. Come debrief with us.Show NotesWatch this episode's GoPro clip on our Instagram!Here is a preview to the article Seth mentioned that shows that pushing all means of birth control will not stop aborti...
Ep 82. People had lots of reasons for slavery back when it was legal; did that make it okay though? Ian talked to a high school student who said that just as people had reasons for slavery, people have reasons for abortion, and good things can come from it. Listen in today as we discuss why no amount of profit will ever justify harming another person, and more.Show NotesWatch this episode's GoPro clip on our Instagram!Listen to our episode about the abortion amendment coming...
Ep 81. Lexie met a man at Planned Parenthood who made some pretty bold assertions. Debrief with us this week to learn why banning abortion is not ruling over anyone's reproductive system. We'll also talk about why forcing all men to get vasectomies is not comparable to keeping women from getting abortions.Show NotesWhat this episode's GoPro clip on our Instagram!The Debrief: Pro-Life Outreach is now on Youtube!Seth mentioned this Stephen King quote from Twitter.Follow us on ...
Ep 80. When Isaac met a father outside Planned Parenthood who was determined to have his baby killed, their conversation quickly turned to religion. Isaac tried to tell him of his greatest need: the gospel, but the man dismissed it, saying it was just his "opinion." In this episode, we'll discuss the difference between an opinion and a truth claim and the way that a godless worldview drastically affects the way someone lives their life. Come debrief with us.Show NotesW...
Ep 79. In this episode of the Debrief, we'll discuss why you DON'T need to be a doctor to have an opinion on abortion, much less an opposing opinion! We'll also talk about why it's so important that we stay in the Word of God daily. Come debrief with us!Show NotesWatch this episode's GoPro clip on our Instagram!Seth referenced episode 13 called Escape From the Echo Chamber.Seth also mentioned a book called The Coddling of the American Mind.Follow us on Instagram: https://www...
Ep 78. A previous summer intern of ours, Zane, had this conversation with a man who told him he's "not pro-life." What did he mean, though? Probably not what you think! Debrief with us as we discuss the distinctions between "pro-life" and "anti-abortion," when to use the label "pro-life," and more.Show NotesWatch this episode's Gopro clip on our Instagram!Maggie spoke about an experience she had while interning with the Center For Bio-Ethical Reform.Follow us on ...
Ep 77. A common idea we encounter is that preborn babies are not actually humans, but only potential humans. But if they are potential humans, what are they right now? Many who hold this view can't answer that question. Debrief with us to find out why that is and how you can respond to these claims.Show NotesWatch this episode's Gopro clip on our Instagram!Nick Vujicic was born without arms or legs and started an organization called Life Without Limbs.Follow us on Inst...
Ep 76. You may have already been stopped by someone asking if you'd like to give your signature for "reproductive freedom." In this episode, we'll explain what that's all about, why the stakes are so high, and how you can help us fight it. Come Debrief with us.Show NoteWatch this episode's video clip on our Instagram.National Review article Seth mentionedCheck out volunteer.createdequal.org to leave us a tip and get more information!Check out The Debrief on Youtube!Follow us...
Ep 75. What is the goal of the pro-life movement? Taken from one of Ethan’s very first outreaches with Created Equal, this episode’s Gopro clip features a man who thought he knew the answer to that, but it turns out he didn’t quite get it right. Debrief with us to hear Seth, Ethan, and Maggie discuss this conversation, and to find out why abortion should be illegal.Show NotesWatch this episode's GoPro clip on our Instagram!In the book New Perspectives on Human Abortion, writ...
Ep 74. That's a shocking statement, isn't it! This is from a conversation Elijah had in downtown Columbus during his summer internship. While this guy initially seemed to be pro-life, it soon became clear that he was not. Listen in as Seth, Ethan, and Maggie discuss why he might have said that statement and talk about why we sometimes need to end conversations.Show NotesEpisode 11 has some similar themes to this episode, including the topic of how we sometimes need to ...
Ep 73. Join us for one more Justice Ride episode! We talked with former intern Zane, who also came back this year for his second Justice Ride. We talked about a few of the interactions he had this week and heard his insights as to why the pro-abortion side doesn't seem intent on winning people over to their side, but instead they just preach to the choir of their own people. Come debrief with us!Show NotesLearn more about the Justice Ride.Learn more about our summer in...
Ep 72. Our journey on the Justice Ride continues! This week we talk to two riders: Hayden, a first-time participant, and Isaiah, a returning rider. Both young men offer different perspectives on the trip and share with us about their experiences talking to college students. Plus we get to hear about an exciting work that the Lord did through the team while at the abortion clinic! Come debrief with us!Show NotesLearn more about the Justice RideFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagra...