I talk about how some current news items reflect an unbiblical crusade against the intuitions of human nature. We all know the Ten Commandments make perfect sense for both personal virtue and a flourishing society. However, we also recognize how the Fall of man tempts us to yield to base desires. The philosophies of world that we see all around us in the news try to subject the human nature that reflects the image of God to the whims of base desires. They try make people fight over who gets to satisfy their own base desires at the expense of others. We should not lose heart as we know our labor is not in vain, and Jesus Christ as the
The Biblical Theme of Courage
Chelsea and I recall a few Sunday School stories from the Bible that demonstrate a running theme: they all required courage to trust God with results. ***Castle Rock Women’s Healthis a pro-life and pro-women health care ministry. They need your help to serve the community. Please considera monthly or one-time donation. *** We value your feedback! Have questions for Truthspresso?Contact us!
An “Interview” with Google Gemini
I go “solo” in this episode, but I have a virtual companion for some of the episode. Artificial Intelligence (AI) engines may offer us untold potential for productivity. However, if used for political control of news and research, they could cause chilling effects. First, we look at how Google Gemini’s “diversity” pictures caused backlash and blunted the success of its debut. Meta’s AI also showed similar problems. Then, I ask Google Gemini some questions about its past, some philosophy, and some theology. What can AI tell us about the Christian Podcast Community and the Truthspresso podcast? Finally, I test Gemini’s creativity to write some poems about Truthspresso. A sonnet about Truthspresso: A shot of faith, a podcast sharp and bold,
The Alabama Supreme Court’s IVF Ruling
On February 20, 2024, The Alabama Supreme Court in the case James LePage, et al. v. The Center for Reproductive Medicine and Mobile Infirmary Association ruled in favor of the plaintiffs who suffered a loss of their frozen offspring as a result of an accident at a fertility clinic. The issue now is what happens to in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the state of Alabama? The state House and Senate both passed emergency bills to protect current IVF treatments while not challenging the ruling. What is the most consistent pro-life position on this issue? Is it possible to practice a form of IVF that attempts to be 100% pro-life? Chelsea and I discuss important sections of the ruling, a concurring