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The fertility world a multi-billion dollar industry, run by so-called professionals we put our trust in? But should we? there is a lot about the IVF world that they don't want us to know about while controlling us with fear. We explore alternative avenues and speak to various guests and listen to their stories. For more information http://www.spermdonationworld.com
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Welcome to The Surrogacy Scoop: Your Guide to Surrogacy and Egg Donation, a podcast brought to you by Patriot Conceptions, a veteran-founded surrogacy agency committed to helping military families and intended parents have children through compassionate surrogacy support, where we demystify the world of surrogacy from the clinical, family and surrogate perspective.
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The journey to parenthood is different for everyone. This podcast shares the stories of all those involved in modern day family building. Together, we make parenthood possible at Circle Surrogacy. A surrogacy podcast for everyone!
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This is Infertility is a bi-weekly podcast where we fuse narrative storytelling with experience and science to give you a new perspective on what it’s really like to go through a family building journey. Each episode dives into the emotional, physical, and financial burdens carried by those who experience infertility on their path to parenthood. Be it IVF, IUI, egg freezing, surrogacy, adoption, etc., the path is never the same and it can be long, painful, and lonely. It’s our mission to giv ...
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Subscribe within Apple Podcasts for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and access to our full archive. For all those perks and more, including a supportive community of Terrible listeners, mail surprises and live sessions with our team, join us on Patreon.com/ttfa! — It's a question we ask (and get asked) all the time: “How are you?” And normally we just respond with “Fine!” even if we’re totally dying inside, so everyone can go about their day. But it’s not always all that fine, is it? “Ter ...
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The Anonymous Us Project is a safety zone for real and honest opinions about reproductive technologies and family fragmentation. We aim to share the experiences of voluntary and involuntary participants in these technologies, while preserving the dignity and privacy for story-tellers and their loved ones.
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Everyone has family secrets, but what happens when those secrets are revealed? Two girls who grew up on opposite sides of the country, living completely different lives, take a DNA test to learn more about their heritage. Never could they have imagined what they would find. They discover they are sisters. Sounds like a movie plot right? Well for Hannah and Deanna this is real life. Both realize that their dads weren't biologically related to them and their parents used the aid of a sperm don ...
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Venus Rising builds on the work of the Center for Bioethics and Culture in the space of fertility, infertility, high-tech baby making and women's reproductive health. We sit down and chat with experts, authors, medical professionals, egg and sperm donors, as well as surrogates, and of course, women themselves, with their personal and often heart wrenching stories. Our guests include a wide-range of voices, even those we often have major disagreements with in the spirit of public conversation ...
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Exploring the taboo parenting, pregnancy, and childbirth topics that make many parents blush.
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I'm Gerad and welcome to my podcast. Over the past thirty years as a psychotherapist and Acupuncture Master, I've worked with thousands of patients to help them find an inner balance and unblock the obstacles that prevent them from choosing the right direction of their own lives. Now, I'm bringing my straight-talking approach to my podcast series where I cut to the chase with my guests about the reasons they get stuck, make poor choices and get in their own way. If you are ready for the unva ...
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A mother and daughter podcast educating others on surrogacy from a surrogates point of view. And the point of view from the intended parents, children born from surrogacy, the agency, legal professionals and IVF doctors for the science behind it all. Together we have brought 8 beautiful children into this world and it’s been an insane rollercoaster ride! Good and bad, the sweet and the sour, all coming to light about the truths behind the best and worst surrogacy journeys. Stop. Sit. Surroga ...
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Welcome to the podcast of the Bible Answer Man broadcast with bestselling author and CRI President Hank Hanegraaff! On the Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers your questions with well-reasoned answers to equip you in the essentials of the historic Christian faith and strengthen your walk with the Lord. When it comes to the essentials of Christianity, there must be unity: "In essentials, unity; nonessentials, liberty; and in all things, charity."
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In this series of archive episodes of The Fertility Podcast find out about alternative routes to parenthood including donor conception, fertility preservation, surrogacy, adoption and co-parenting.
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Join Dr Sumita Sofat from the award-winning best IVF centre in Punjab. as she debunks common myths surrounding the IVF process. Don't let misconceptions hinder your journey to parenthood—get the facts and timely intervention you need. Website : https://sofatinfertility.com/
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Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. Hosted by Amber Izzo, IVF patient, advocate, and campaigner, each week, we talk to people who have lived it, and the people who make it happen. New episodes released every Tuesday! Thanks for listening. Follow us @gaiafamilyofficial. www.g ...
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Pause to Remember is a podcast and community where healthcare providers share their grief journeys after pregnancy and infant loss. By normalizing difficult conversations, providers openly share their unique experiences and offer resources to preserve their careers, relationships, and well-being while honoring the memory of their baby.
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As moms, we are constantly striving to find the balance between being the Pinterest Mom and the Amazon Prime Mom when it comes to celebrating with our loved ones. Each week, join Allison Carter, a stay at home mom of two and an online party planner, as she and her creative guests give you tangible tips and realistic ideas that’ll help you make memories in moments that’ll be cherished for a lifetime for your family. If you are looking to walk away with new ways to make your kid’s childhood ju ...
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Infertility affects an estimated one in eight couples, and about one in five known pregnancies ends in miscarriage. These experiences can be lonely and isolating for people going through them, and bewildering for those who want to offer support but don’t know how. Join health reporter Anna Almendrala and comedy writer Simon Ganz as they share their journey toward parenthood with frank, humorous discussions on the humiliations and hilarity of infertility, miscarriage, and IVF. Hosted on Acast ...
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Fertility psychotherapist, Jana Rupnow, interviews parents, donor conceived individuals and professionals about the challenges and dilemmas of assisted reproductive technology baby-making and the expect-able tensions between positive and negative feelings that come along the way when, instead of baby makes three; three makes baby.
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Your IVF abroad with Emma Haslam is for infertile people around the world, who are interested in finding out more about fertility testing and/or treatment in Europe. After her own journey with infertility led to treatment abroad and the birth of her son, Emma set up Your IVF abroad with husband Adam, the UK's only independent reproductive agency, run by former IVF abroad patients. Emma is referred to as The IVF abroad expert and she supports people globally to answer their questions, make in ...
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Welcome to Motherhood Exposed. Join me, Zoe Cresswell, mum of two and a UK trained midwife and doula, as I meet with an array of amazing women navigating life and motherhood. Since becoming a mum for the second time, after my own complex journey, i have become more and more aware that motherhood is so unique. There is no one story the same and women need support now, more than ever. i hope by allowing mothers to openly speak we can help to break the silence around many topics. We need to sho ...
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BioHacked tells startling true stories of the people caught between two multi-trillion-dollar industries — medicine and technology — and chronicles how their lives are transformed. Listen as the children of anonymous sperm and egg donors — some with dozens or hundreds of half-siblings — take on the fertility industry. As they uncover the identities of their donors and gather vital medical information, unexpected ethical, scientific, and political challenges arise that will leave you question ...
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Award-winning visual storyteller, and budding business builder Jonathan Hillyard hosts this weekly podcast showcasing the incredible brands and small businesses being built all over the city of Atlanta. The founders and entrepreneurs behind them tell the stories of their successes, failures, and even provide some inspiration on building a brand that lasts in the capital of the south. This is Atlanta Born and Brand. You can listen to new episodes on Thursdays.
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Defining Diego is the story of one Guatemalan adoptee and his mother, a reporter who documented their journey from his earliest steps, as they try to understand how international adoption boomed and busted, and what it all means for families like theirs, with feet in two worlds. When Laurie Stern set out to adopt a baby from Guatemala in 1999, she thought the process would be pretty straightforward. Lots of people were doing it. But the adoption was held up just as she went to Guatemala to g ...
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Inside the Egg Donation Agency Fee: Unveiling the Comprehensive Services Behind the Fee
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Learn more about how to Egg Donor Agency Fee is calculated.By Bailey Gaddis
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Two Journeys, One Friendship: Egg Donation, Surrogacy, and Secondary Infertility
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In this episode, we dive into a powerful story of two lifelong friends, Nicole Gomez Fisher and Mary Lamattina, who supported each other through some of the most challenging moments of their lives; navigating infertility. They both faced their own unique struggles, Mary with secondary infertility, experiencing multiple miscarriages after her first …
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Q&A: Ghosts, Permission to Kill, and Salvation
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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/25/24), Hank answers the following questions: How do you explain to a 9-year-old that there are no ghosts? Dawn - Winter Springs, FL (0:59) Why didn’t Jesus call John the Baptist to be one of His disciples? Jason - St. Joseph, MO (5:14) Are there any Bible verses that permit a Christian to kill people in wa…
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Q&A: Baptism for the Dead, Rewards in Heaven, and Replacement Theology
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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/24/24), Hank answers the following questions: What are your thoughts on Joyce Meyer and her teachings? Should all of her teachings be rejected? Suzanne - Cornelius, NC (1:02) 1 Corinthians 15:29 mentions baptism for the dead. What is this referring to? Wes - Blackfoot, ID (7:23) Are there degrees of reward …
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S2E04 - IVF, baby loss, and parenting after infertility: in conversation with Caitlyn O'Neil
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TikTok influencer Caitlyn O'Neil joins us to talk about her highly documented conception journey. From her fertility journey to her first child, to her journey with recurrent loss and IVF to conceive her 1 year old son, as well as how it's impacted her parenting journey, Caitlyn speaks so candidly about every step of her path to parenthood. TikTok:…
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Q&A: Pastor Caught in Sin, Abiding in the Lord, and Taking Up Your Cross
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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/23/24), Hank answers the following questions: The pastor of my church committed adultery with two women in the church. Do you have any advice on how to handle this situation? Brian - Cleveland, OH (1:25) What happens to Jews who reject Jesus? What is their role and the role of Israel in modern Christianity?…
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The Importance of Celebrating Small Wins: Mandy’s IVF Journey
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Today’s guest discusses her unexpected struggles with infertility. After a year of trying to conceive, Mandy Menaker trusted her instincts and decided to seek advice from others. She turned to Julie Campbell, at Progyny, who helped guide her on how to find the right fertility clinic, navigate insurance, and understand the ins and outs when it comes…
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Episode 79: Following in My Donor's Footsteps
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Daniel Bayen 24 an entrepreneur, floats between Germany where his mother lives and California where his donor lives in his 2nd marriage with a couple of younger half-siblings. He grew up with his younger brother raised by a single mother who used the California Cyros Bank. His mother was always honest with his conception. Therefore Daniel is one of…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Alease’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alease_the_embryologist?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== WOW! This week we spoke with an amazing embryologist who answers ALL of our questions. From how grading works to how they freeze embryos. If you are starting or looking into your IVF journey as a parent or surrogate this is A MUST …
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Best of BAM Q&A: Christ’s Temptation, Cursing of the Fig Tree, and Modesty
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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions: If we use the word tested instead of tempted in Matthew chapter 4, wouldn’t this harmonize the rest of Scripture, which states that God cannot be tempted? James – NJ (2:22) Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? Why does the passage go on to say that it wasn’t the season for fr…
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Q&A: Pseudepigrapha, Hardening of Pharaoh’s Heart, and Our Memory in Eternity
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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/20/24), Hank answers the following questions: Why is the pseudepigrapha not inspired? Mike - New York, NY (1:00) Can one pray to receive more of the Holy Spirit? Kevin - Kansas City, MO (4:31) Does the Sabbath pertain to us today? Would I be in sin if I worked on Saturdays? Alvin - New Orleans, LA (7:35) Wh…
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Q&A: Evolution, Objective Morality, and Heaven
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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/19/24), Hank answers the following questions: Is it okay to learn more about evolution in order to refute it? Jonathan - Silver Spring, MD (1:03) Why did the devil and the archangel Michael dispute over the body of Moses in Jude 1:9? Tad - Chicago, IL (6:57) Why is something objectively moral just because G…
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Q&A: Bowls of Judgment, Confessing our Sins, and the Sinner’s Prayer
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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/18/24), Hank answers the following questions: Can you explain the seven bowls of judgment in Revelation chapter 16? Hector - Sacramento, CA (0:52) Must we confess our sins every day? Wouldn’t this bring fear that our sins are not atoned for? Solomon - Barstow, CA (15:44) What is a sin consciousness and a Ch…
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Q&A: Fossil Records, Doubting the Existence of God, and Abraham’s Sons
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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/17/24), Hank answers the following questions: How does the average Christian sort through the evidence of the fossil record? Norm - Fort Wayne, IN (0:48) How do I witness to an evolutionist? Bob - Sioux Falls, SD (2:49) Is the historicity of Christ’s resurrection important? Barney - Edmonton, AB (8:43) What…
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Rage Against Fertility with Intended Mother Ashley
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Ashley’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rage_against_infertility?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talk with Ashley, an intended mother who in March welcomed her beautiful baby boy. 💙 Ashley shares about her long journey starting in 2020! Along with how she chose her agency and how her and her husband met their ama…
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S2E03 - The importance of male fertility testing: in conversation with Ian Stones and Toby Trice
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Co-founders of Test Him, an organization focused solely on male factor fertility, join us to talk about the importance of male testing. @testhimltd test him - tackling fertility together. Request your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth…
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Q&A: The Rapture, Satan Turning Evil, and Abraham
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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/16/24), Hank answers the following questions: What are your thoughts on Marcus Borg and his book, Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time? Carl - Fort Worth, TX (0:42) How do you interpret 1 Thessalonians 4 and the doctrine of the rapture? Lonnie - St. Louis, MO (4:03) Will there be a massive conversion of J…
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Best of BAM: The Queen of the Sciences, and Q&A
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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank describes the tremendous contributions made by scientists who held to a biblical worldview, and how science and philosophy without theology, lead to ignorance. Hank also answers the following questions: What is the order of Melchizedek? Where did he come from? How is he related to Jesus Christ? Brian - MO…
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Q&A: Church Splits, Praying for Healing, and Scientology
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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/13/24), Hank answers the following questions: Will practicing homosexuals go to heaven or hell? Robert - Dallas, TX (0:56) What is the justification for creating a new denomination instead of reforming it? Matthew - Monroe City, MO (6:16) Did God appear as a literal cloud to the Israelites in Exodus? Mike -…
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The Patriot Conceptions Story: Our Journey begins here
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On today’s episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, we interview Haotian Bai, founder and CEO of Patriot Conceptions, Veteran of the US Army, and Veteran Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. We dive deep into Bai's history with surrogacy, where he sees the industry going, and how he is keeping up with all of the latest developments in th…
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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/12/24), Hank asserts that despite popular opinion, the theory of evolution is not settled science because it offers no proof that humans evolved from hominids. Hank also answers the following questions: Must we pray that the Kingdom will come, or has it already come? Paula - Latrobe, PA (8:39) Can you expla…
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Something To Ponder on the 23rd Anniversary of 9/11
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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/11/24), Hank recalls one of the most epic events in American history that took place 23 years ago—the Manhattan massacre of September 11, 2001. And yet in those 23 years, we have largely become complacent to the Islamic terrorism that spawned its devastation. Some have forgotten, and others are blithely una…
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Q&A: Christ’s Temptation, Cursing of the Fig Tree, and Satan Reading Our Thoughts
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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/10/24), Hank answers the following questions: If we use the word tested instead of tempted in Matthew chapter 4, wouldn’t this harmonize the rest of Scripture, which states that God cannot be tempted? James – NJ (2:23) Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? Why does the passage go on to say that it wasn’t the se…
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S2E02 - Opening the doors to embryology: in conversation with Alease Daniel Barnes
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Embryologist, Alease Daniel Barnes, joins us to talk all things embryology. From behind the scenes to bridging the gap between the lab and the patient, plus the impact of US politics on IVF, it's not one to miss! @alease_the_embryologist Request your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Join our fertility c…
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Q&A: The Millennial Reign, Fasting, and Evolution
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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/09/24), Hank answers the following questions: Can you explain the Millennial reign of Christ and the binding of Satan? Jared - OH (1:12) Is it acceptable to be intimate with your spouse while fasting? Robert - Winston Salem, NC (8:38) Is the Dmanisi skull proof of evolution? Is this a certain kind within a …
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Baby Bumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello_babybumps?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with Victoria, an intended mother on her journey and founder of Baby Bumps a dating app for surrogacy. Victoria shares about her recent diagnosis that has brought her journey to surrogacy and what ultimately lead her …
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Best of BAM Q&A: The Omnipotence Paradox, God’s Gender, and Preexistence
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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the question that many skeptics use against Christianity: can God create a rock so heavy that He cannot move it? Hank also answers the following questions: Is it okay to refer to God as He or She? Sharon - Seattle, WA (3:47) My pastor endorses T.D. Jakes, what are your thoughts on his teachings? D…
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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/06/24), Hank describes the tremendous contributions made by scientists who held to a biblical worldview, and how science and philosophy without theology, lead to ignorance. Hank also answers the following questions: What is the order of Melchizedek? Where did he come from? How is he related to Jesus Christ?…
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Q&A: Putting Your Hand to the Plow, Relationships in Heaven, and Job
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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/05/24), Hank answers the following questions: Can you explain Luke 9:62, and what it means to put your hand to the plow and look back? Is Jesus addressing backsliders? Robert - Baltimore, MD (1:18) Will we recognize our loved ones in heaven? Whitney - South Haven, MS (3:42) Was Paul a homosexual? Helen - Ma…
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Understanding Genetic Counseling for Egg Donors
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Join Bailey Gaddis as she explains the family risk assessment or genetic assessment required by clinics. Learn what to expect during the call with a genetic counselor, including the types of questions you'll be asked about your family's medical history and how this information is used to assess potential risks for future children. Bailey also share…
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Q&A: Liberalism, Prophecy of the Popes, and Preexistence
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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/04/24), Hank answers the following questions: What is your opinion of The Gideons International? Ian - Oklahoma City, OK (1:23) Can you be a political liberal and still be a Christian? Ian - Oklahoma City, OK (2:57) I’ve been dealing with debilitating back pain; how can I find hope in God and a sense of pur…
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