Pro-Life Thinking
122 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★ - 179 ratingsClinton, Aaron, and Nathan from Life Training Institute take a gracious, winsome, and persuasive look at the abortion issue.
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#32: The Burning IVF Lab Thought Experiment
February 21, 2018 21:30Clinton and Aaron discuss an abortion-choice thought experiment recently brought up by science fiction author, Patrick S. Tomlinson, on Twitter. If you're in a burning IVF lab which is going up in flames, who would you rescue, assuming you can only rescue one: a five-year-old child or a canister filled with a thousand human embryos?
#31: Interview: Nancy Pearcey
February 14, 2018 18:00Clinton and Nathan interview Nancy Pearcey, author of Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions About Life and Sexuality. This books covers a host of social issues concerning us today.
Interview: Nancy Pearcey
February 14, 2018 18:00 - 57 minutes - 51.6 MBClinton and Nathan interview Nancy Pearcey, author of Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions About Life and Sexuality. This books covers a host of social issues concerning us today.
Judith Jarvis Thomson's "A Defense of Abortion"
February 12, 2018 18:00 - 13 minutes - 11.8 MBClinton and Aaron talk about two of the lesser known analogies from Judith Jarvis Thomson's "A Defense of Abortion" essay, the example of the burglar and the people-seeds.
#30: Judith Jarvis Thomson's "A Defense of Abortion"
February 12, 2018 18:00Clinton and Aaron talk about two of the lesser known analogies from Judith Jarvis Thomson's "A Defense of Abortion" essay, the example of the burglar and the people-seeds.
#29: Bodily Rights Arguments
February 04, 2018 16:00Clinton and Aaron begin a two-part series. They begin by discussing bodily rights arguments and the different things someone can mean when they say "my body, my choice." They also discuss some of the arguments against the idea that a woman's bodily rights justifies abortion. For further reading: "Autumn in the Sovereign Zone: Why 'It's My Body, I Can Do What I Want' Won't Do" by Timothy Brahm https://blog.equalrightsinstitute.com/autumn-in-the-sovereign-zone-why-its-my-body-i-can-do-what-i...
Bodily Rights Arguments
February 04, 2018 16:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBClinton and Aaron begin a two-part series. They begin by discussing bodily rights arguments and the different things someone can mean when they say "my body, my choice." They also discuss some of the arguments against the idea that a woman's bodily rights justifies abortion. For further reading: "Autumn in the Sovereign Zone: Why 'It's My Body, I Can Do What I Want' Won't Do" by Timothy Brahm https://blog.equalrightsinstitute.com/autumn-in-the-sovereign-zone-why-its-my-body-i-can-do-what-i...
#28: Interview: Stephen Wagner
December 02, 2017 02:00Clinton is joined by Stephen Wagner, director of Justice for All, about his book Common Ground Without Compromise. They will talk about why finding common ground with abortion-choice advocates is so important.
Interview: Stephen Wagner
December 02, 2017 02:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBClinton is joined by Stephen Wagner, director of Justice for All, about his book Common Ground Without Compromise. They will talk about why finding common ground with abortion-choice advocates is so important.
Interview: Christopher Kaczor
October 26, 2017 00:00 - 58 minutes - 52.2 MBClinton and Nathan are joined by their guest, Christopher Kaczor, to talk about his book The Ethics of Abortion. Also be on the lookout for Chris' book Abortion Rights: For and Against, co-written with pro-choice lawyer Kate Greasley.
#27: Interview: Christopher Kaczor
October 26, 2017 00:00Clinton and Nathan are joined by their guest, Christopher Kaczor, to talk about his book The Ethics of Abortion.
Clinton's Debate Recap
October 24, 2017 03:00 - 43 minutes - 39.3 MBNathan and Clinton talk about Clinton's recent debate with Matt Dillahunty in Dallas over whether or not we have a right to die. Here's the link on YouTube where you can watch the debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRlxJxPtYRg&t=1s It's been pointed out to me that I've been saying Denmark, but euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are not legal in Denmark. That's correct. What I've been meaning to say is the Netherlands, not Denmark. An unfortunate mistake, but just substitute in t...
#26: Clinton's Debate Recap
October 24, 2017 03:00Nathan and Clinton talk about Clinton's recent debate with Matt Dillahunty in Dallas over whether or not we have a right to die. Here's the link on YouTube where you can watch the debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRlxJxPtYRg&t=1s It's been pointed out to me that I've been saying Denmark, but euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are not legal in Denmark. That's correct. What I've been meaning to say is the Netherlands, not Denmark. An unfortunate mistake, but just substitute in t...
Interview: Patrick Lee
October 04, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBClinton and Nathan are joined by Patrick Lee to discuss his book Abortion and Unborn Human Life.
#25: Interview: Patrick Lee
October 04, 2017 00:00Clinton and Nathan interview Patrick Lee about his book Abortion and Unborn Human Life.
#24: Interview: Rebekah Valerius and Cathryn Buse (Mama Bear Apologists)
September 29, 2017 19:00Clinton interviews Rebekah Valerius of Mama Bear Apologetics on how to talk about abortion with your children.
Interview: Rebekah Valerius and Cathryn Buse (Mama Bear Apologists)
September 29, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBClinton interviews Rebekah Valerius and Cathryn Buse of Mama Bear Apologetics on how to talk about abortion with your children.
#23: A Response to Willie Parker III: Parker's Biblical Blunders
September 24, 2017 15:00Clinton and Aaron finish off their series by critiquing Willie Parker's theological statements from his recent book ?Life's Work: A Moral Argument for Choice?.
A Response to Willie Parker III: Parker's Biblical Blunders
September 24, 2017 15:00 - 25 minutes - 22.5 MBClinton and Aaron finish off their series by critiquing Willie Parker's theological statements from his recent book ?Life's Work: A Moral Argument for Choice?.
#22: A Response to Willie Parker II: Parker's Philosophical Flubs
September 17, 2017 15:00Clinton and Aaron turn now to Parker's philosophical statements and respond to them. Books mentioned in this episode: Life's Work: A Moral Argument for Choice by Willie Parker The Case for Life by Scott Klusendorf The Ethics of Abortion by Christopher Kaczor Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air by Frank Beckwith and Greg Koukl Where the Conflict Really Lies: Science, Religion,and Naturalism by Alvin Plantinga
A Response to Willie Parker II: Parker's Philosophical Flubs
September 17, 2017 15:00 - 29 minutes - 26.1 MBClinton and Aaron turn now to Parker's philosophical statements and respond to them. Books mentioned in this episode: Life's Work: A Moral Argument for Choice by Willie Parker The Case for Life by Scott Klusendorf The Ethics of Abortion by Christopher Kaczor Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air by Frank Beckwith and Greg Koukl Where the Conflict Really Lies: Science, Religion,and Naturalism by Alvin Plantinga
#21: A Response to Willie Parker I: Parker's Scientific Snafus
September 13, 2017 05:00Clinton and Aaron begin a three-part series on Willie Parker by responding to the scientific claims in his book. Books mentioned: Life's Work: A Moral Argument for Choice by Willie Parker
A Response to Willie Parker I: Parker's Scientific Snafus
September 13, 2017 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.2 MBClinton and Aaron begin a three-part series on Willie Parker by responding to the scientific claims in his book. Books mentioned: Life's Work: A Moral Argument for Choice by Willie Parker
Pro-Life Perspectives #8: The Kids Aren't Alright: Should We Set a Child Limit?
September 06, 2017 22:00 - 5 minutes - 4.31 MBClinton examines an open letter by an organization called Having Kids, petitioning Prince William and Duchess Kate not to have a third child. The open letter: http://havingkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/PrinceWilliamOpenLetter.pdf? The Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/jul/12/want-to-fight-climate-change-have-fewer-children?
Pro-Life Perspectives #7: Not Exactly Good Samaritans
September 05, 2017 23:00 - 2 minutes - 1.55 MBClinton takes a look at the misguided relief efforts of pro-abortion organization Lilith Fund.
#20: Engaging Intellectually Versus Emotionally
September 03, 2017 15:00Clinton and Nathan talk about how to engage with arguments intellectually and how to tell when someone is simply making an emotional appeal.
Engaging Intellectually Versus Emotionally
September 03, 2017 15:00 - 32 minutes - 28.6 MBClinton and Nathan talk about how to engage with arguments intellectually and how to tell when someone is simply making an emotional appeal.
Pro-Life Perspectives 6: A Humanist's Response to the Sanctity of Human Life Act
September 02, 2017 00:00 - 9 minutes - 7.57 MBClinton addresses the fallacious arguments made against the Sanctity of Human Life Act by Ken Burrows, writing for The Humanist. Articles mentioned in this episode: "Politicians Playing God," Ken Burrows, The Humanist: https://thehumanist.com/magazine/september-october-2017/up-front/sanctity-human-life-act H.R. 586, the Sanctity of Human Life Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/586 Transcript: http://lti-blog.blogspot.com/2017/09/a-humanists-response-to-sanctity-...
#19: How to Construct an Argument
August 27, 2017 21:00Clinton and Nathan discuss the pro-life syllogism, what goes into making an argument, and how to appropriately respond to an argument. Books mentioned in this episode: Critical Thinking: An Introduction to Analytical Reading and Reasoning by Larry Wright Cold-Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace God's Crime Scene by J. Warner Wallace
How to Construct an Argument
August 27, 2017 21:00 - 34 minutes - 30.9 MBClinton and Nathan discuss the pro-life syllogism, what goes into making an argument, and how to appropriately respond to an argument. Books mentioned in this episode: Critical Thinking: An Introduction to Analytical Reading and Reasoning by Larry Wright Cold-Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace God's Crime Scene by J. Warner Wallace
#18: Interview: Michael New
August 25, 2017 22:00Clinton talks to Dr. Michael New about his research into the effectiveness of pro-life legislation, and about abortion-choice arguments about how to reduce the number of abortions. "Analyzing the Effect of State Legislation on the Incidence of Abortion Among Minors" by Michael J. New, Ph.D.: http://www.heritage.org/marriage-and-family/report/analyzing-the-effect-state-legislation-the-incidence-abortion-among
Interview: Michael New
August 25, 2017 22:00 - 38 minutes - 34 MBClinton talks to Dr. Michael New about his research into the effectiveness of pro-life legislation, and about abortion-choice arguments about how to reduce the number of abortions. "Analyzing the Effect of State Legislation on the Incidence of Abortion Among Minors" by Michael J. New, Ph.D.: http://www.heritage.org/marriage-and-family/report/analyzing-the-effect-state-legislation-the-incidence-abortion-among
Pro-Life Perspectives #5: Ann Furedi's Consistent Views
August 23, 2017 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.2 MBClinton briefly discusses an article on Metro regarding some comments that the host of a British talk show found distressing. "Denise Van Outen chokes up speaking to guest who believes abortion should be treated as contraception", Metro: http://metro.co.uk/2017/08/15/denise-van-outen-chokes-up-speaking-to-guest-who-believes-abortion-should-be-treated-as-contraception-6853950/#ixzz4qVMS3VrB Transcript: http://lti-blog.blogspot.com/2017/08/ann-furedis-consistent-views-clinton.html
Pro-Life Perspectives #4: Gizmodo's "War on Technology"
August 22, 2017 00:00 - 4 minutes - 3.11 MBClinton analyzes a recent article on Gizmodo regarding artificial wombs and how it might impact the abortion discussion. "How New Technology Could Threaten a Woman's Right to Abortion", Gizmodo: https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2017/07/how-new-technology-could-threaten-a-womans-right-to-abortion/ Transcript: http://lti-blog.blogspot.com/2017/08/gizmodos-war-on-technology-clinton.html
#17: Equal Rights Argument
August 20, 2017 15:00Clinton, Nathan, and Aaron talk about the Equal Rights Argument and what it is that gives us value as human beings.
Equal Rights Argument
August 20, 2017 15:00 - 23 minutes - 20.6 MBClinton, Nathan, and Aaron talk about the Equal Rights Argument and what it is that gives us value as human beings.
Pro-Life Perspectives #3: Modern Human Experimentation
August 17, 2017 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.35 MBClinton talks about a modern example of legal human experimentation with parallels of events in the past. Articles mentioned in this episode: "In a first, scientists have edited the DNA of human embryos that could turn into people using CRISPR", Business Insider: http://www.businessinsider.com/scientists-edit-dna-human-embryos-crispr-first-2017-7 Transcript: http://lti-blog.blogspot.com/2017/08/modern-human-experimentation-clinton.html
Pro-Life Perspectives #2: Professors Arguing Badly
August 16, 2017 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.1 MBClinton talks about a recent viral video where actor James Franco and philosopher Eliot Michaelson briefly interview a Princeton philosophy professor, Elizabeth Harman, and discusses her argument. Transcript: http://lti-blog.blogspot.com/2017/08/professors-arguing-badly-clinton-wilcox.html
Pro-Life Perspectives #1: A Miscarriage Breakthrough
August 15, 2017 00:00 - 3 minutes - 1.96 MBClinton talks about a recent breakthrough in Sydney, Australia, from a research team at Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute that may help prevent miscarriages and several types of birth defects. Articles mentioned in this episode: "How Vegemite Led to Australia's 'Greatest' Medical Breakthrough," New Zealand Herald: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11901810 Transcript: http://lti-blog.blogspot.com/2017/08/a-miscarriage-breakthrough-clinton.html
Abortion Pill Reversal (with Dr. George Delgado)
August 13, 2017 15:00 - 35 minutes - 31.9 MBClinton and Nathan are joined by Dr. George Delgado to talk about reversing the abortion pill, RU-486.
#16: Abortion Pill Reversal (with Dr. George Delgado)
August 13, 2017 15:00Clinton and Nathan are joined by Dr. George Delgado to talk about reversing the abortion pill, RU-486.
#15: Interview: Kelsey Hazzard
August 11, 2017 22:00Clinton interviews the president of Secular Pro-Life, Kelsey Hazzard, regarding some of the projects that they have going on.
Interview: Kelsey Hazzard
August 11, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBClinton interviews the president of Secular Pro-Life, Kelsey Hazzard, regarding some of the projects that they have going on. Books mentioned in the show: Abuse of Discretion by Clark Forsythe Cultivating Weeds by Kelsey Hazzard Dispelling the Myths of Abortion History by Joseph Dellapenna
A Look at the Hard Cases III: Health and Life of the Mother
August 06, 2017 15:00 - 16 minutes - 13.9 MBClinton and Aaron discuss the morality of abortions which threaten the life or health of the mother.
#14: A Look at the Hard Cases III: Health and Life of the Mother
August 06, 2017 15:00Clinton and Aaron discuss the morality of abortions which threaten the life or health of the mother.
#13: A Look at the Hard Cases II: Rape and Incest (with Jannique Stewart)
July 30, 2017 15:30Clinton, Nathan, and Aaron are joined by Megan Almon and Jannique Stewart, also with Life Training Institute, to discuss the hard cases of rape and incest and how to talk about these issues with compassion and truth. Jannique's CARE acronym stands for: Common ground/Compassion Acknowledge the suffering Respond with logic Establish the primary issue Books mentioned in this podcast: The Moral Question of Abortion by Stephen Schwartz Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion...
A Look at the Hard Cases II: Rape and Incest (with Jannique Stewart)
July 30, 2017 15:30 - 50 minutes - 45.7 MBClinton, Nathan, and Aaron are joined by Megan Almon and Jannique Stewart, also with Life Training Institute, to discuss the hard cases of rape and incest and how to talk about these issues with compassion and truth. Jannique's CARE acronym stands for: Common ground/Compassion Acknowledge the suffering Respond with logic Establish the primary issue Books mentioned in this podcast: The Moral Question of Abortion by Stephen Schwartz Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion...
Interview: Russell DiSilvestro
July 28, 2017 21:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBClinton interviews Russell DiSilvestro, a philosopher at Sacramento State University, regarding his book Human Capacities and Moral Status. They will talk about the concept of capacities, what it means to be human and have a human nature, and how all of this relates to the abortion issue. Books mentioned on the podcast: Human Capacities and Moral Status by Russell DiSilvestro Human Identity and Bioethics by David DeGrazia The Human Animal: Personal Identity Without Psychology by Eric T. Ols...
#12: Interview: Russell DiSilvestro
July 28, 2017 21:00Clinton interviews Russell DiSilvestro, a philosopher at Sacramento State University, regarding his book Human Capacities and Moral Status. They will talk about the concept of capacities, what it means to be human and have a human nature, and how all of this relates to the abortion issue. Books mentioned on the podcast: Human Capacities and Moral Status by Russell DiSilvestro Human Identity and Bioethics by David DeGrazia The Human Animal: Personal Identity Without Psychology by Eric T. Ols...
A Look at the Hard Cases I: Fetal Deformity and Disability
July 23, 2017 15:00 - 28 minutes - 24.9 MBClinton, Aaron, and Nathan discuss one of the hard cases regarding abortion: is abortion justified when the fetus is severely deformed or disabled, or won't survive long after birth? Books mentioned in this episode: Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice by Francis J. Beckwith Love Unleashes Life by Stephanie Gray The Unaborted Socrates by Peter Kreeft Articles mentioned in this episode: "The Infant With Anencephaly," New England Journal of Medicine, N Engl J Med 1...