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A Conversation on Life with Andrew Wood

245 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Andrew serves as the Executive Director of Hope Resource Center in Knoxville, TN and as Vice President of the Tennessee Pregnancy Center Network. Andrew, through his weekly show, provides a much needed analysis on the cultural issues of our day through a Biblical worldview as he zealously speaks about the issue of life, abortion, family, and leadership.

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Candidates Take Extreme Positions on Abortion

September 10, 2019 21:32 - 40 minutes - 30.9 MB

This week Andrew discusses recent comments by Senator Sanders and Mayor Pete on the abortion. Should abortion be used for population control? Does life begin at breath?  Andrew also discusses the work of pregnancy centers across the country as he recently returned from a national conference in St. Louis. 

A Conversation with Pastor Hunter Wright of Maker City Church

August 28, 2019 16:10 - 39 minutes - 21.9 MB

This week Andrew sits down with Pastor Hunter Wright of Maker City Church. They discuss Maker City's recent name change, Hunter's adoption journey, and the beauty of the Gospel.   

Title X Funding and Planned Parenthood

August 21, 2019 17:18 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

This week Andrew discussed the latest news surrounding Title X funds and Planned Parenthood. Why does this matter? Why is this is a win for the rule of law? What does this mean for the larger pro-life movement?  Listen as Andrew discusses this and more this week's episode. 

SB1236, Personhood, and the Jaffe Memo

August 14, 2019 15:54 - 37 minutes - 26.4 MB

This week Andrew discusses the Summer Study session in Nashville concerning SB1236. Why is this conversation important? Why is this bill different than your typical 'heartbeat' bills? Where does life begin? Is personhood important? What does the Jaffe Memo say? Why does it matter to us today?  Listen as Andrew answers these questions and more on this week's episode. 

Terror Strikes El Paso and Dayton

August 07, 2019 13:31 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

This week Andrew discusses the tragic events in Texas and Ohio over the weekend. What is our response? What is the challenge for Gospel people? What does this say about the life narrative in our society?  Listen as these questions and more are discussed on this week's episode. 

Be Wary of Empty Pro-Life Rhetoric

July 31, 2019 20:53 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

This week Andrew discusses a great article by Colin Smothers over at Public Discourse about empty pro-life rhetoric and the dangers of falling victim to some narratives being floated out there. Andrew also spends some time on the latest news out of the Evangelical world concerning purity culture and one of its founders.  Enjoy the conversation!

Planned Parenthood's Former President Speaks Out and What Does Overturning Roe Really Mean

July 26, 2019 13:33 - 38 minutes - 26.9 MB

On this week's episode Andrew discusses the recent op-ed by Leana Wen, Planned Parenthood's recently fired president. What does her statements show us about the abortion giant? We also look at a recent piece by David French over at National Review concerning the overturning of Roe and what that really means for the abortion numbers in the US.  Subscribe and share!

Planned Parenthood, Biden, and more Pregnancy Center Myths

July 17, 2019 18:46 - 40 minutes - 28.4 MB

On this week's show Andrew discusses the firing of Leana Wen from Planned Parenthood, Vice President Biden's pro-abortion healthcare plan, and a recent article attacking pregnancy centers. 

Debunking the Myths About Pregnancy Centers

June 19, 2019 15:18 - 43 minutes - 30.6 MB

Baby Saybie, Illinois, and Fertility Rates

June 05, 2019 14:51 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Sweet Home Alabama

May 22, 2019 16:33 - 41 minutes - 29 MB

Georgia Passes a Heartbeat Bill

May 16, 2019 15:18 - 41 minutes - 29.8 MB

New Study Released on Late-Term Abortion

May 03, 2019 15:31 - 40 minutes - 28.8 MB

The Heartbeat Bill, Sri Lanka, and HOPE's Banquet

April 25, 2019 16:33 - 43 minutes - 30.8 MB

"Unplanned" Surprises at the Box Office

April 03, 2019 14:58 - 40 minutes - 28.9 MB

Abortion and the Presidential Campaign

March 20, 2019 19:50 - 42 minutes - 24.6 MB

Illinois Joins New York as they Debate New Abortion Law

March 06, 2019 19:23 - 43 minutes - 31 MB

New York's Reproductive Act is Already Having a Negative Impact

February 20, 2019 20:41 - 43 minutes - 31.3 MB

Do You See This Woman (A message given at Ignition Church)

February 19, 2019 16:11 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MB

New York Approves Abortion Until Birth

January 30, 2019 15:26 - 38 minutes - 22.2 MB

A Conversation with Clayton Wood, Executive Director of Thrive

January 23, 2019 17:57 - 42 minutes - 31.1 MB

A Conversation with Pastor Jason Hayes on the Sanctity of Life

January 17, 2019 01:12 - 40 minutes - 23.2 MB

Core Mission of Planned Parenthood Exposed

January 09, 2019 19:23 - 42 minutes - 30.1 MB

The HOPE of Christmas

December 20, 2018 14:12 - 41 minutes - 29 MB

A Conversation with Josh Lovelace of NEEDTOBREATHE

December 05, 2018 16:13 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

Abortion Numbers Decline, 15 Week Ban, and a Christmas Concert

November 28, 2018 14:31 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MB

18 Baby Showers in 8 Hours

November 14, 2018 17:36 - 42 minutes - 29.7 MB

The Jewishness of Jesus, Choosing Love, and a Robust Pro-Life Ethic

October 31, 2018 20:25 - 41 minutes - 24.8 MB

Embryo Adoption

October 17, 2018 13:07 - 41 minutes - 26.4 MB

Civility, Yes on 1, and Parenting Classes at HOPE

October 03, 2018 19:09 - 40 minutes - 25 MB

Another Pro-Life Victory for Pregnancy Centers

September 26, 2018 15:19 - 40 minutes - 24.6 MB

2 Million Served at Pregnancy Centers in 2017

September 19, 2018 15:58 - 39 minutes - 24.3 MB

9/11, Heroism, and 17 Years Later

September 12, 2018 19:24 - 43 minutes - 26.4 MB

Depression, Anxiety, and the Church

August 29, 2018 19:38 - 40 minutes - 24.7 MB

An Abortion Clinic Closes, Polls, and Argentina

August 15, 2018 16:43 - 41 minutes - 25 MB

Human Dignity in the Pro-Life Movement

August 08, 2018 18:02 - 41 minutes - 25.1 MB

The Opioid Crisis, the Pro-Life Response, and the Church

August 01, 2018 15:01 - 37 minutes - 22.8 MB

Pregnancy Centers Come Together, Parenting, and SCOTUS

July 18, 2018 16:29 - 40 minutes - 24.6 MB

NIFLA Wins, Kennedy Retires, and Roe v. Wade

July 18, 2018 16:26 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Human Dignity, the Gospel, Consistent Advocacy, and the Border

June 20, 2018 13:57 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

SCOTUS Decisions Impact Life and Liberty

June 06, 2018 14:22 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

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