Fox News Religion Correspondent Lauren Green uses her wealth of stories, vast network of contacts, and her own extensive study of theology to take the listener on a unique journey of spiritual discovery.
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Pregnancy Uncut is dedicated to exploring the often hidden, untold and traumatic stories of pregnancies and births that have not gone to plan. Hosted by doctors working in Women's Health, Alex Umbers and Kara Thompson, Pregnancy Uncut provides a soft place for hard conversations on topics society has historically considered taboo. Each episode uncovers a unique story through the lens of a courageous guest with first hand experience in complications such as infertility, miscarriage, stillbirt ...
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Welcome to the "Foster Fathers Podcast," a heartfelt journey into the world of foster care and adoption, specially crafted for dads navigating this remarkable path. Join us as we explore the triumphs, challenges, and joyous moments that come with being a foster or adoptive father. In each episode, we dive deep into the experiences of fathers who have embarked on the transformative journey of fostering or adopting children. From sharing personal stories to expert interviews, we cover a range ...
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Pastor Max Lucado: The End Times, Are They Near, or Far? Have Courage
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Pastor Max Lucado has never been an end times kind of preacher. It's just not a major factor in his preaching wheelhouse, which is why his most recent book, "What Happens Next: A Traveler's Guide Through The End Of This Age" seems at first a departure from his normal uplifting spiritual guidance. Predicting the end of the world has become a bit of …
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S6. Ep7. The memory of a sound - how vividly our birth experiences stay with us
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Family is everything to Renee. At 95, she is a living legend, and our oldest guest on Pregnancy Uncut. Renee' s memory is impressively sharp and despite her age, her experiences of her five births remain vivid and profound. Renee now has three grown up children, but she also has two children no longer earthside: she is a survivor of her time, to sa…
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A Debate About Christian Nationalism: A Left-Created Boogey Man, or a Far Right Movement?
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First of all, there is no party called "Christian Nationalists". That's why many conservative Christians are stymied by how to respond to the left's accusations of Christian Nationalism. So, with that in mind, it makes more sense to have two Christians representing each side of the debate, talk with each other about what Christian Nationalism is, a…
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Parents Threatened With Taking Their Children Away After False Claims of Child Abuse on Reddit
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An investigation is underway involving an anti-Christian group that targeted a family of ten and almost succeeded in having the couple's children taken away from them. But the details of what led to the scare should shock everyone. JD and Britney Lott are both veterans. The couple in their 30's are the proud parents of eight children ranging in age…
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Kathie Lee Gifford is Fascinated by the Presence of Evil Characters in the Bible
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King Herod is probably one of the most, if not the most, ruthless character in the Holy Bible. Brilliant, but evil. And yet, his paranoia that led him to kill several members of his own family and issue an edict to kill all the children under two in Bethlehem and Jerusalem, still wasn't enough to thwart God's plan, the birth of a Savior. This is wh…
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First Foster Placements & NICU Babies | DJ's Story
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In this special episode of the Foster Fathers Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome our first in-person guest, DJ, who shares his poignant and inspiring journey through foster care in California. Join us as we delve into the profound experiences of first foster placements and the unique challenges and rewards of caring for NICU babies. In this episod…
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Politics and the Pew: My Faith Votes President Says Everyone Brings Faith to the Voting Booth
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Voting according to your faith values. We all do it. Yes, even an atheist. And that's one of big the problems with political polls and surveys measuring how much impact faith has on elections. They are based on the notion of institutional religion. But religion is not confined to a denomination or doctrine or congregation. Religion in its larger se…
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Dr. Stephen Meyer on How Science Reveals the Mind of God
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The belief that science disproves the existence of a creator God is so last century! It's an out of date, intellectually feeble assertion that has no basis in, well, science! The fact is, says Dr. Stephen Meyer, "The major discoveries of modern science over the last 100 years in cosmology and physics and biology are pointing in exactly the opposite…
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S6. Ep6. 'Love from Dad': A bereaved father's journey through birth trauma, grief and advocacy
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When his partner Maddy went into labour with their second child, Matt was excited to meet the new addition to their family, but a cord prolapse leading to emergency surgery, saw him instead, alone in a waiting room looking at the seemingly motionless hands of a clock. When Baby Wren was born, she required intensive breathing support, and soon after…
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Former Australian Prime Minister Talks About God's Work In Politics
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Most politicians tend to write books about what they've done while in office. But Scott Morrison, a former Prime Minister of Australia, wanted to write about what God has done and continues to do for him. Morrison is candid about how God brought him through some of the most harrowing days of his leadership of Australia, a country not known for its …
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The State of Foster Care & Adoption In Idaho: A Conversation with Idaho Health and Welfare Leaders Alex Adams & Monty Prow
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In this special episode of the Foster Fathers Podcast, we sit down with Alex Adams, Idaho Director of Health and Welfare, and Monty Prow, Deputy Director of Child, Youth, & Family Services. They discuss the state's initiatives to improve foster care, the challenges faced by foster families, and their vision for a more supportive system. Tune in to …
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Founder of L.A. Dream Center: Transforming Lives, One God-Given Dream at a Time
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Back in the early 1990's Matthew Barnett thought he was headed to Los Angeles for a short-term mission trip at a small church. Thirty years later, he's still there, but the operation is much larger. The Los Angeles Dream Center is the result. A massive operation that includes a 400,000 square foot facility and a church, which serves the homeless, g…
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In this brutally honest episode of Foster Fathers, Kyle and Chris open up about a topic that's often difficult but incredibly important: "Our Biggest Failures as Fathers." Join them as they share their most challenging moments and the lessons they've learned from their missteps along the way. Kyle and Chris reflect on their personal experiences, di…
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S6. Ep5. When a nagging feeling becomes a confirmed diagnosis - Breast Cancer in Pregnancy.
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After a complex fertility journey and a birth and post-partum overshadowed by Covid, Isla was hopeful that she was through the complexity and her journey to her next baby would be more straightforward. At first, this seemed to be the case - as Isla naturally fell pregnant with second baby Freddie. Everything seemed to be going well when Isla discov…
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Sound of Hope: The Real Pastor and His Wife Share Their Story
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In 1996 Bishop W.C. Martin and his wife Donna Martin, from the small town of Possum Trot, Texas, adopted four children out of foster care. They inspired their entire congregation of Bennett Chappell Missionary Baptist Church to adopt every available child in the county's foster care system. Twenty-two families adopted all 77 children. Many of those…
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Prioritizing Mental Health in Foster Care + Adoption
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In this important episode of Foster Fathers, Kyle and Chris turn their focus to a crucial topic: "Prioritizing Mental Health in Foster Care + Adoption" Join them as they explore the mental and emotional challenges faced by both parents and children in the foster care and adoption journey. Kyle and Chris share their personal experiences and insights…
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In this honest episode of the Foster Fathers Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most pressing questions faced by many prospective and current foster parents: "Why is Foster Care + Adoption So Hard?" Join us as we unpack the emotional, logistical, and systemic challenges that make the journey of fostering and adoption both uniquely rewarding and …
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An Evangelical Answers the Left's Question: How Can Followers of Jesus Support Donald Trump?
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Author Stephen Strang says it's hypocrisy that mainstream media on the left skewers Donald Trump's Evangelical supporters, asking the question, 'How can believers in Jesus Christ support a man known for his philandering?' Strang, who's also the founder of Charisma Media, says, "Did we hold Lyndon Baines Johnson or John Kennedy or Bill Clinton or a …
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Should Christians Celebrate Pride Month? Ryan Bomberger and Doug Pagitt Debate
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The cultural clash over the LGBTQ community has spilled over into the Christian Church. One blaring example now is the schism in the United Methodist Church. But on a personal level, Christians are asking and voicing their opinions over Pride Month, which celebrates the gay community. It forces Christians to deal with one blaring question, "Is homo…
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In this heartwarming episode of Foster Fathers, Kyle and Chris celebrate a special twist on a beloved holiday with "Happy FOSTER Fathers Day." This episode is a tribute to all the amazing foster and adoptive dads who dedicate their lives to providing love, stability, and support to children in need. Join Kyle and Chris as they share stories of joy,…
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S6. Ep4: Into the unknown: Navigating a congenital CMV diagnosis.
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When Candice took her baby boy Emmett home from hospital he had twice failed the standard hearing tests. However, no one seemed too concerned, her pregnancy had been uncomplicated and everything seemed well. However an outpatient audiology consult that should have taken a couple of hours, lasted nearly a full day and maternal instinct started tingl…
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Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson Is Living Out The Great Commission, One Conversation at a Time
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Willie Robertson is all about having a conversation... about Jesus. Robertson is a member of the famous Duck Dynasty clan whose reality show became one of the most popular ever. It was a program that might never have been until producers promised patriarch, Phil Robertson, they could talk openly about their faith in Jesus Christ. The show became kn…
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Welcome to the revamped Foster Fathers Podcast! In this special reintroduction episode, your hosts Kyle and Chris take a moment to reintroduce themselves and the podcast to both new listeners and loyal followers. After experiencing significant growth and gaining valuable insights, they're back to share more about their journeys and the evolving wor…
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What It Takes to Transform a Wedding Into a Good Marriage: Fr. Nicholas Louh and Dr. Roxanne Louh
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You can always tell how important something is by the priority placed on it. In Genesis, the very first chapter of the first book of the Bible, God establishes a family, Adam and Eve. The very first thing God does in the New Testament is the merging of family between Mary and Joseph in the birth of Christ. And the very first miracle Jesus performs …
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In this thought-provoking episode of Foster Fathers, Kyle and Chris tackle the complex and often debated question: "Is foster care and adoption good or bad?" With candid discussions and diverse perspectives, they aim to shed light on the multifaceted nature of these life-changing experiences. Kyle and Chris dive into the pros and cons of foster car…
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A Young Jewish Women Tells Her Story of Surviving October 7th
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Eden Gefner was born and raised in Kibbutz Reim in Israel, just three miles from the border with Gaza. On October 7th, her life changed from being a normal 28-year-old thinking about her future, to believing she was now in the Holocaust, that she and her family would die, just for being Jews. But instead, she and her mother, father, and boyfriend n…
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How to Be A Better Dad: Lessons Learned in Foster Care + Adoption
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In this insightful episode of Foster Fathers, Kyle and Chris reflect on the valuable lessons they've learned throughout their journeys as foster and adoptive dads. Join them as they share personal stories, hard-earned wisdom, and practical tips aimed at helping fathers everywhere become the best dads they can be. Kyle and Chris discuss the challeng…
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S6. Ep3. Birth of a Feminist – An interview with RANZCOG Vice President Dr. Nisha Khot
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In this episode we side-step from our usual content to hear the considered insights of Dr. Nisha Khot. Nisha grew up, studied and practiced to become a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist in India - where 'a feminist was born'. After further training and working in the UK she landed on Australian shores, practising and training the next gener…
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Author John Burke: Near Death Experiences Have Two Strong Commonalities, Light and a Love Beyond Comprehension
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Imagine all the love you've experienced in your entire life, from parents, spouses, friends, family, and then multiply it a thousand times. That's the kind of love experienced by people who've had Near Death Experiences; they report being in the presence of God. NDE's, as they are known, are scientifically recognized phenomenon that occur when peop…
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In this heartfelt episode of Foster Fathers, Kyle and Chris explore the vital role of community and relationships in the fostering journey. Tune in as they discuss the importance of having a strong support system and the profound impact that leaning on others can have on both foster parents and children. Kyle and Chris share their personal experien…
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Jewish Historian Rick Richman: Hamas' Goal is to Eliminate Israel
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It is hard to fight against an enemy whose reason for being is to eliminate you. So says author Rick Richman, as he answers the criticism leveled against Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. It is Israel, he says, that is trying to prevent a genocidal operation perpetrated by Hamas. Richman, the author of "And None Shall Make Them Afraid: Eight S…
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S6. Ep2. When a picture hides the true story – An inspiring journey of IVF, miscarriage and hope.
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Pip had always seen herself having a family and as a driven and organised obstetrician she had clear expectations about how, and when, that might happen. But rarely do fertility journeys unfold as we expect. After an initial miscarriage that instantly her interactions and understanding of the women in her care, she found herself on an IVF journey t…
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In this empowering episode of Foster Fathers, Kyle and Chris dive deep into the theme of self-discovery and personal growth. Join them as they share inspiring stories, practical insights, and uplifting encouragement to remind foster fathers everywhere of their resilience, strength, and limitless potential. Kyle and Chris kick off the episode by ref…
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A Mother's Love, a Son's Incredible Talent, and a Faith That Moved Mountains: Zoro!
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When stars align it's hard not to see God's hand in it. For world class percussionist, Zoro, it's hard not to see his mother as the gift that kept on giving. How does a young boy of a single mother of seven children go from abject poverty to the highest ranks of musicians, performing with the likes of Lenny Kravitz, Earth, Wind and Fire, and hob-kn…
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