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What’s Trending: Birth Rate Stats to TikTok Laws
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This week's podcast episode starts a new series, "What's Trending." The first episode of Life Challenges each month will feature a review of current events. There are four topics that we are focusing on today...
Discover the delicate dance between faith and government as we explore the complexities faced by Christians in the political sphere. As we address the alarming downturn in birth rates across developed nations, we ponder the societal and economic implications of such a shift and weigh them against the biblical edict to "be fruitful and multiply."
Our discussion then moves on to the cultural firestorm ignited by a politician's candid memoir detailing animal euthanasia. We navigate through the maze of societal values that seemingly place animal lives on a pedestal while grappling with the moral implications of abortion.
The conversation turns to the screens we can't seem to escape, as we dissect the alarming influences of social media giants like TikTok on our children's self-esteem and opinion formation. The episode doesn't shy away from examining the implications of the potential TikTok ban, as we confront the broader issues of data privacy, national security, and the pervasive impact of digital platforms on the fabric of our society. This isn't just a dialogue—it's an invitation to understand the far-reaching consequences of our choices, both online and in the halls of power.
In a pivotal moment for Arizona, we dissect the repeal of an archaic 1864 abortion law, bringing to light the strategic and moral quagmires that permeate both sides of this hotly debated issue.
Show Notes:
America Birth Rate at All Time Low
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/america-birth-rate-decline-a111d21b?st=xq0u51zm8t95cdv&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 pro-life law
https://www.liveaction.org/news/arizona-house-repeal-1864-pro-life-law/
Kristi Noem - puppy killing
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kristi-noem-dog-cricket-new-book-defense/
Tic Tock Ban
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tiktok-ban-bill-why-is-tiktok-getting-banned-senate/
Chapters
1. What’s Trending: Birth Rate Stats to TikTok Laws (00:00:00)
2. Current Events (00:00:01)
3. Controversy Surrounding Animal Euthanasia (00:11:27)
4. Arizona House Repeals 1864 Abortion Law (00:18:02)
5. Impact of Social Media on Society (00:25:56)
154 episodes
Manage episode 416972127 series 3005837
This week's podcast episode starts a new series, "What's Trending." The first episode of Life Challenges each month will feature a review of current events. There are four topics that we are focusing on today...
Discover the delicate dance between faith and government as we explore the complexities faced by Christians in the political sphere. As we address the alarming downturn in birth rates across developed nations, we ponder the societal and economic implications of such a shift and weigh them against the biblical edict to "be fruitful and multiply."
Our discussion then moves on to the cultural firestorm ignited by a politician's candid memoir detailing animal euthanasia. We navigate through the maze of societal values that seemingly place animal lives on a pedestal while grappling with the moral implications of abortion.
The conversation turns to the screens we can't seem to escape, as we dissect the alarming influences of social media giants like TikTok on our children's self-esteem and opinion formation. The episode doesn't shy away from examining the implications of the potential TikTok ban, as we confront the broader issues of data privacy, national security, and the pervasive impact of digital platforms on the fabric of our society. This isn't just a dialogue—it's an invitation to understand the far-reaching consequences of our choices, both online and in the halls of power.
In a pivotal moment for Arizona, we dissect the repeal of an archaic 1864 abortion law, bringing to light the strategic and moral quagmires that permeate both sides of this hotly debated issue.
Show Notes:
America Birth Rate at All Time Low
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/america-birth-rate-decline-a111d21b?st=xq0u51zm8t95cdv&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 pro-life law
https://www.liveaction.org/news/arizona-house-repeal-1864-pro-life-law/
Kristi Noem - puppy killing
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kristi-noem-dog-cricket-new-book-defense/
Tic Tock Ban
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tiktok-ban-bill-why-is-tiktok-getting-banned-senate/
Chapters
1. What’s Trending: Birth Rate Stats to TikTok Laws (00:00:00)
2. Current Events (00:00:01)
3. Controversy Surrounding Animal Euthanasia (00:11:27)
4. Arizona House Repeals 1864 Abortion Law (00:18:02)
5. Impact of Social Media on Society (00:25:56)
154 episodes
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