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CTP (S2E101) Beyond Protest: Building a Culture that Truly Values Life
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ChristiTutionalist Politics (S2E101) "Intro. to Pro-Life Culture event coverage"
CTP (S2E101) Beyond Protest: Building a Culture that Truly Values Life
We explore the pro-life movement's history from ancient times to modern day challenges, examining both cultural and spiritual dimensions of the battle to defend life at all stages using segments of Speakers at Sat. May 17 2025 "Intro. to Pro-Life Culture" event in Michigan.
• Marsha Pysz provides a historical overview of the pro-life movement dating back to ancient Greece and Rome
• Abortion is not a modern phenomenon but has been practiced for millennia with early Christians taking a counterculture stance against it
• Modern pro-life movement began organizing in the 1930s primarily as a Catholic movement before expanding to include Protestants in the 1960s-70s
• MJ Favot details medical risks of various abortion procedures, particularly concerning the reduced safety protocols for abortion pills
• Over 50% of abortions now use medication abortion (mifepristone and misoprostol) with significant risks including excessive bleeding and infection
• Bruce Fleury discusses Margaret Sanger's targeting of Black communities through Planned Parenthood and her eugenics philosophy
• Pastor Darinn Burns emphasizes the church's responsibility to support mothers and children long-term, not just during pregnancy
• 30-40% of church attendees have participated in an abortion, requiring compassion alongside conviction
• Churches can develop programs like Embrace Grace for expectant mothers and partner with other churches to provide extended family support
• The battle for life requires both cultural engagement and spiritual understanding of human dignity

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CTP (S2EMaySpecial5) Eternity's End: The Final Battle for Fantasy's Soul
Zachary Hagan returns to discuss the conclusion of his Eternal Chronicles series with the final book "Eternity's End" and his approach to fantasy storytelling.
• Hagan explains the apparent contradiction in his final book title "Eternity's End" and how it fits the conclusion of his fantasy series
• Discussion of literary influences including Tolkien, CS Lewis, and surprisingly, the Final Fantasy video game series
• Insights into the editing process for self-published authors and why even professional writers need thorough editing
• How fantasy and sci-fi allow writers to explore complex metaphysical, political, and religious questions without seeming preachy
• Fantasy's ability to reach across age demographics, appealing to both teen readers and adults
• Preview of Hagan's upcoming Aladdin retelling project told from the princess's perspective
Check out Zachary's website at zacharyhaganwrites.com for more info

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Joseph Lenard rises from Wyandotte with a thunderous voice defending liberty and constitutional rights. Born in summer 1962, this warrior spirit wields his pen like a sword, creating political thrillers while personally battling and overcoming cancer.
• Born in Wyandotte in the summer of 1962
• Creates political thrillers that serve as warnings about societal chaos
• Survived a battle with cancer while maintaining his warrior spirit
• Runs a podcast dedicated to defending the Constitution and freedom
• Stands for liberty, honor, and integrity in his mission
• Invites listeners to unite behind his message of constitutional defense
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