Category: Podcast

The Hard Cases: Is Abortion Justified? (a discussion with my wife Chelsea)

My wife Chelsea returns to Truthspresso to continue a series discussing abortion.Abortion advocates often bring up rape and incest as exceptional cases to defend abortion. We analyze these hard cases to see if abortion really should be justified. Perhaps adding abortion to the trauma of a crime is not the ideal solution.Chelsea holds a B.S. in Nursing from Regis University, a Masters in Nursing from Pensacola Christian College, and a post-Master’s certificate in Certified Nurse Midwifery from the University of Colorado. She has worked as a pediatric nurse, has volunteered over eight years of work at crisis pregnancy centers in Colorado and Florida, and has delivered over 100 babies. Chelsea runs the websitewww.crmidwifery.comto offer her services. She is opening her

The Right to Life and Absolute Truth (a discussion with my wife Chelsea)

My wife Chelsea returns to Truthspresso to continue a series discussing abortion.We ask and answer challenges from the pro-abortion side about when abortion is justified. Using Scott Klusendorf’s “SLED” model we explain why questions about size, level of development, environment (or location) and degree of dependency cannot justify killing the unborn or consider them less human or have a lesser right to life.Chelsea presents how the regulation against “partial-birth abortion” is difficult to enforce. I explain that pro-abortion philosophy ultimately can only be relative and progressive and cannot be grounded on absolute truth.Absolute truth and justice demands an absolute truth Giver. The gospel of Jesus Christ and the truth of the Bible are the only complete solution against the tragedy

Unborn Lives Matter (a discussion with my wife Chelsea)

My wife Chelsea returns to Truthspresso to continue a series discussing abortion.We begin by talking about the tragedy of George Floyd’s murder. We analyze the issue of “racism” and how the definition has changed over time to include political ideologies.From the standpoint of recognizing the battles that exist over the value of human lives, we examine the issue of the unborn. Chelsea presents the unfortunate statistics of abortions among various ethnicities. She then explains the medical methods of birth control and how many of them can cause abortions.I quote from Marget Sanger’s articles and books that demonstrate her extreme views that are influenced by eugenics and are potentially “racist.” Margaret Sanger wanted “birth control” as a means for the state

Approaching Abortion with Compassion (a discussion with my wife Chelsea)

My wife Chelsea returns to Truthspresso to continue a series discussing abortion.We discuss what abortion advocates can miss from the pro-life movement: that we understand why people believe they need abortion. No one, including the pro-life movement, can discount the stressful and difficult situations many young people face as abortion is offered as a desperate and quick fix.Chelsea explains different pro-life ministries from sidewalk counseling at abortion clinics to conversational displays at colleges and high schools to crisis pregnancy centers. She shares two powerful examples of how she persuaded two young women on separate occasions not to abort their baby.We hope this episode encourages you to embrace strong pro-life convictions while showing the love of Christ.Chelsea holds a B.S. in

Is Abortion “Essential”? (a discussion with my wife Chelsea)

My wife Chelsea and I discuss an overview of the topic of abortion.We open with an article about the CEO of Planned Parenthood in Colorado being happy that Texans are coming to Colorado to get more abortions during the pandemic.Chelsea explains different types of abortion procedures from “chemical” in early weeks of pregnancy to “surgical” in later weeks, and how women are exploited by the abortion industry.Daniel briefly tours abortion policy through American history. As science has advanced, Daniel shows how pro-abortion arguments have shifted from science to philosophies of “rights.”Chelsea holds a B.S. in Nursing from Regis University, a Masters in Nursing from Pensacola Christian College, and a post-Master’s certificate in Certified Nurse Midwifery from the University of Colorado.

The COVID Files (volume 2)

Welcome to volume 2 of The COVID Files!Just what are “The COVID Files”? Well, this is where we narrate and document (somewhat playfully) some instances of strange, goofy, or hypocritical actions that have made the news during these “uncertain times” of which we are constantly reminded.In volume 2 of The COVID Files we file these three stories:A Farewell to Arms–and Legs and Cardio(Matthew 23:1-3)‘Til We Tweet Again(Proverbs 17:5)Hair Today, Golf Tomorrow(Proverbs 18:13)(X-files remix portions of episode intro and outro extracted and edited from thefree download from instrumentalfx.co)*****Like what you hear? Donate to Truthspresso and give a shot of support!*****

The COVID Files (volume 1)

Welcome to volume 1 of The COVID Files!Just what are “The COVID Files”? Well, this is where we narrate and document (somewhat playfully) some instances of strange, goofy, or hypocritical actions that have made the news during these “uncertain times” of which we are constantly reminded.In volume 1 of The COVID Files we file these four stories:Can You Afford to Hoard? (James 4:13-14a)Finger Lickin’ Oops! (Proverbs 21:23)You Didn’t Make the Cut! (Romans 2:3 and Luke 20:46-47)We Don’t All Scream For Ice Cream (Proverbs 29:7)(X-files remix portions of episode intro and outro extracted and edited from the free download from instrumentalfx.co)*****Like what you hear? Donate to Truthspresso and give a shot of support!*****

Three Motherly Role Models from the Bible

We take a break from our series on economic topics to honor mothers for yesterday’s Mother’s Day.We look at three role models of mothers from the Bible:Eve – the mother of all progenyHannah – the mother with a promiseJochebed – the mother with protection*****Like what you hear? Donate to Truthspresso and give a shot of support!*****

Dr. Shawn Ritenour on Economics and the Bible

I was privileged to interview Dr. Shawn Ritenour on the topic of how the Austrian School of economics correlates to the Bible.Dr. Ritenour shares his Christian testimony that brought him from an eclectic background to an elder in the OPC.As a young man he stumbled on a book entitled Human Action by Ludwig von Mises that opened his eyes to a passion for economics.Dr. Ritenour gives his insider experience from working at the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.We discuss topics from Austrian economics as God’s “common grace” to a Christian economist’s view of the COVID-19 pandemic.Dr. Shawn Ritenour current serves as a professor of economics at Grove City College and is a member of the faculty in the Foundation

Interest: God’s Money At the Right Time

Interest on savings accounts and loans seems like a simple concept. Yet, the powers-that-be can simply fiddle with certain interest rate numbers and bring whole countries to their knees!Understanding interest rates can be vital both to our individual financial health as well as a large economy.Let’s answer some questions:What is interest?What should normally determine the rate of interest?Is it actually immoral to charge interest?Should a banking monopoly or government be in charge of setting interest rates?Sources Cited:Shawn Ritenour, Foundations of Economics: The Christian View (Eugene, Oreg.: Wipf & Stock, 2009) Kindle edition, 192-193.D. T. Armentano, “The Economics of Price Fixing,” Foundation for Economic Education, accessed April 20, 2020, https://fee.org/articles/the-economics-of-price-fixing.*****Like what you hear? Donate to Truthspresso and give a shot of