Clinton and Nathan interview Eric Sheidler about his late father, Joe, in this tribute to a pro-life legend.Pro-Life pioneer, Joe Scheidler, passed away last week. Clinton and Nathan are joined by Eric Scheidler to discuss the legacy his father leaves behind and how Joe paved the way for pro-life activism today.Find us on Patreon! You can help fina…

Clinton is joined by Stacy Trasancos to talk about medical research involving human fetuses. Most of us are aware that fetal cells are often used in the development of vaccines, but there are other ways fetuses are used which pro-life people need to be aware of.Find us on Patreon! You can help financially support this podcast and make it the best i…

Clinton and Nathan discuss a recent paper published in Journal of Medical Ethics by Nick Colgrove, Daniel Rodger, and Bruce Blackshaw regarding whether or not pro-lifers are hypocrites and whether or not it matters in the grand scheme of arguments about abortion.Find us on Patreon, where we have some great perks for financial supporters. Help us be…

Clinton and Nathan are joined by Rebekah Dyer of Justice for All to talk about good tips for discussing abortion with pro-choice people. There's also a bit of a technical issue. For some reason, extracting the audio has cut off the end of the past few broadcasts. I'm working on seeing why that happens to avoid it in the future. Subscribe to our Fac…

Clinton and Nathan interview Emily and Nathan Berning of Let Them Live, a virtual pregnancy resource center that reaches out to women considering abortion and offers them resources.Check out our Patreon page. There are some great perks available for those who would like to support us financially: www.patreon.com/prolifethinkingCheck out Let Them Li…

The coronavirus vaccine is among us but reports are that at least some of the vaccines developed used cell lines derived from aborted fetuses decades ago. Clinton and Nathan discuss the ethics of taking these vaccines with bioethicist Dr. Helen Watt of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre in Oxford, England.Visit the YouTube page for this podcast episode …

Clinton and Nathan discuss items in the news. Topics for discussion:-- Famous pro-choice philosopher, Judith Jarvis Thomson, has passed away.--Human meat being grown for human consumption.--An elderly woman in Canada was euthanized to avoid the trauma of isolation by being locked away inside her room for two weeks due to coronavirus.See our YouTube…

Clinton and Nathan discuss some items in the news related to bioethics.Topics for discussion:-Pfizer has announced a coronavirus vaccine which is 90% effective. Pro-life people are concerned about the use of aborted fetal cells.-Poland is a generally pro-life country but recently outlawed abortions for fetal disability, which pro-choice advocates a…

Clinton and Nathan interview Hendrik van der Breggen on his recently published book, Untangling Pro-Choice Arguments.You can find a link to a post on Hendrik's blog about his book here: https://apologiabyhendrikvanderbreggen.blogspot.com/2020/12/untangling-popular-pro-choice-arguments.html?fbclid=IwAR3D5DJZET_TDY92jqVm2m3o_mnjjki1vEEW3ITvWVWWS-McRL…

Clinton responds to the remaining eight Biblical arguments against the sanctity of human life that were left on a review of the podcast.Pro-Life Thinking による

Christopher Kaczor returns to the Pro-Life Thinking podcast to join us in talking about his recently published book, Disputes in Bioethics. There were some sound anomalies in the recording, and we apologize about that. I have a theory what it might be so we'll try to get that corrected in the future. I eliminated as much of it as I could.…

Clinton and Nathan talk about two articles being shared around social media. The first is an article by a former Focus on the Family speaker who considered having an abortion after her husband tragically died on a trip to the beach. Another is a woman who went into labor while taking her bar exam. Then they respond to some arguments from the Bible …

Clinton is joined by Chris Christiansen, who recently debated Valerie Tarico. They're going to analyze a video on YouTube by Ryan Chapman called A Politically Neutral Take on When Human Life Begins. Clinton and Chris also discuss the Biblical account of David losing his son and what it says about the pro-life position for Christians. They finish of…

Lost episode! Clinton and Nathan recorded this episode in July, 2019, but post-production hadn't been done on the episode so it hasn't been released for public consumption. Now it's ready to go (at least as ready as it will ever be, considering audio through BlogTalkRadio isn't the greatest). The topic for discussion in this episode is gradualism, …

Clinton is joined by Braxton Hunter of Trinity Radio to discuss a debate between Eric Hernandez and "Maxwell Yates" on the existence of the soul.The 19th century rail worker whose name I was trying to remember was Phineas Gage, who experienced pronounced personality changes after having his brain fully pierced by a large iron spike.Here's the link …

Clinton and Nathan review a recent debate on abortion between Chris Christiansen and Valerie Tarico on the Right to Reason podcast, hosted by Robert Stanley. But first, they talk about some listener (and non-listener) comments.Here's a link to the debate:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRiT0grlWcg&t=1s&ab_channel=TheRighttoReason…

Clinton interviews Nick Reynosa, Director of Public Policy and Public Relations for Society for Ethical Research, about fetal harvesting going on at UCSF.Pro-Life Thinking による

Clinton and Nathan are joined by Fr. Frank Pavone of Priests for Life to discuss Norma McCorvey's (the Roe of Roe v. Wade) alleged deathbed confession on the AKA Jane Roe documentary. Fr. Frank knew McCorvey well, so he is here to offer their insights into this confession and how McCorvey has been used by the pro-abortion lobby for their own purpos…

The Netherlands have made it legally permissible to euthanize dementia patients. How much longer until prior consent is no longer necessary?The Catholic News Agency report:https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/amp/news/dutch-supreme-court-rules-doctors-can-euthanize-dementia-patients-31228?fbclid=IwAR0dS88isyghN69c5OdIGt_C5u-jjtkVemirE0OWCEt5FvcPJEtem…

Clinton is joined by John Elefante, former Kansas frontman and current singer for Jay Sekulow Band, to discuss a pro-life song he released in 2013, called This Time.An article about John's partnership with Online for Life, "Former 'Kansas' Lead Singer Releases Pro-Life Video of Adopted Daughter's Near Abortion" by Christian Post:https://www.christi…

Clinton and Nathan are joined by Dr. Fazale Rana of Reasons to Believe to discuss the topic of transhumanism, which he and Dr. Ken Samples discussed in their recent book Humans 2.0.Pro-Life Thinking による

Clinton interviews Greg Koukl of Stand to Reason about the upcoming second edition of his book, Tactics. There were some unfortunate technical issues on our end but we still managed to get through the interview all right.Pro-Life Thinking による

Clinton is joined by Stephen Napier to discuss his recent book, as well as his arguments from moral risk and epistemic diffidence against abortion, euthanasia, and embryonic stem cell research.Pro-Life Thinking による

Clinton and Nathan interview Steve Jacobs, who published a paper that showed 96% of biologists agree human life begins at fertilization, and that most pro-choice people believe they should take biologists' word on this question. Resources mentioned: "Balancing Abortion Rights and Fetal Rights: A Mixed Methods Mediation of the U.S. Abortion Debate" …

Clinton and Nathan are joined by Terrisa Bukovinac of Pro-Life San Francisco to talk about her efforts to make the Democrat party more pro-life and to talk about David Daleiden and the legal issues he's been facing from his undercover sting operation against Planned Parenthood.The song at the end of the podcast is The Instability of Protoman, by De…

Clinton and Nathan are joined by their Life Training Institute colleague, Jay Watts, to discuss a viral video released by Students for Life of America, as well as some of the arguments for infanticide.Pro-Life Thinking による

Clinton will be talking with Michael Buratovich, a professor of biochemistry, about stem cell research and his book The Stem Cell Epistles.Check out Michael's blog, Beyond the Dish: https://beyondthedish.wordpress.com/Pro-Life Thinking による

Clinton and Nathan interview Dr. Maureen Condic, a neurobiologist who teaches at University of Utah, about human development, including some of the objections abortion-choice advocates occasionally raise against the science of embryology.Some of the objections discussed in this episode:-Human life doesn't begin until the brain is sufficiently devel…

Scott Klusendorf, president of Life Training Institute, recently gave a talk at CSU San Marcos about what makes us human and what makes us valuable as human beings. We present this talk, in its entirety, including audience Q&A. Books mentioned in Scott's lecture:Peter Kreeft -- The Unaborted SocratesScott Klusendorf -- The Case for LifeFrancis J. B…

Clinton and Nathan discuss Mary Anne Warren's essay "On the Moral and Legal Status of Abortion" and the criteria she lists for personhood in that article.Pro-Life Thinking による

Clinton and Nathan hosted a Facebook Live interview with Scott Klusendorf, president of Life Training Institute and author of Pro-Life 101: A Step-By-Step Guide to Making Your Case Persuasively, Stand for Life: Answering the Call, Making the Case, Saving Lives (with John Ensor), and The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture.…

Clinton talks a bit about clergy blessing abortion clinics.The pastors who blessed the clinic in Washington, D.C. in 2017:http://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/interfaith-blessing-planned-parenthood_us_5873a2a0e4b02b5f8589ee75The pastors who blessed the clinic in Bethesda, Marylands in 2018:https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2018/01/…

Clinton talks about a vote to protect late-term fetuses from 20 weeks on, fetuses that can likely feel pain.The Washington Post article:https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/abortion-ban-bill-fails-to-advance-in-the-senate/2018/01/29/98ad2c0e-0518-11e8-94e8-e8b8600ade23_story.html?utm_term=.8d7a3223dda4The Democrat high-five:https://townhall.com/…

Clinton 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?…

Clinton 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.Pro-Life Thinking による

Clinton 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.Pro-Life Thinking による

Clinton 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…

Clinton 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.Pro-Life Thinking による

Clinton 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.Pro-Life Thinking による

Nathan 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=1sIt's been pointed out to me that I've been saying Denmark, but euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are not le…

Clinton and Nathan are joined by Patrick Lee to discuss his book Abortion and Unborn Human Life.Pro-Life Thinking による

Clinton interviews Rebekah Valerius and Cathryn Buse of Mama Bear Apologetics on how to talk about abortion with your children.Pro-Life Thinking による

Clinton 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?.Pro-Life Thinking による

Clinton 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 ParkerThe Case for Life by Scott KlusendorfThe Ethics of Abortion by Christopher KaczorRelativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air by Frank Beckwith and Greg KouklWhere the Conflict Re…

Clinton 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 ParkerPro-Life Thinking による

Clinton 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-c…

Clinton takes a look at the misguided relief efforts of pro-abortion organization Lilith Fund.Pro-Life Thinking による

Clinton and Nathan talk about how to engage with arguments intellectually and how to tell when someone is simply making an emotional appeal.Pro-Life Thinking による

Clinton 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-actH.R. 586, the Sanctity of Human Life Act: htt…

Clinton 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 WrightCold-Case Christianity by J. Warner WallaceGod's Crime Scene by J. Warner Wallace…