A Conversation on Life with Andrew Wood

Walgreens, Governor Newsom, and Speaking Truth

This week Andrew discusses recent news concerning Walgreens and their decision concerning the abortion pill. He also takes a look at the response of Governor Newsom to this news. Andrew ends today's show discussing the importance of Truth and standing strong in the faith as we live in today's culture. Enjoy as he covers this and more on this week's episode. 

Show Notes:

Walgreens and Governor Newsom

https://apnews.com/article/abortion-pill-walgreens-mifepristone-fd2663ace286c3c48b9c66a74c652ef4

https://apnews.com/article/california-governor-newsom-walgreens-abortion-pill-080489daa45a981f2da140a2a56ee25b

 

 

The Benefits of Marriage

This week Andrew looks at new data and trends concerning singleness, marriage, and depression. How are all of these things connected in today's society? Listen as Andrew answers this and more on this week's episode. 

 

Show Notes:

Most Young Men are Single

https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/3868557-most-young-men-are-single-most-young-women-are-not/

 

Benefits of Marriage

https://ifstudies.org/blog/marital-bliss-new-evidence-that-marriage-promotes-flourishing-

 

Depression

https://jonathanhaidt.substack.com/p/social-media-mental-illness-epidemic?r=2k5mj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

 

Depression and a New Study Concerning Adolescents

This week Andrew spends some time looking a new study from the CDC concerning depression in adolescents. These numbers are staggering and deserve our attention. We also look at a new Department of Defense announcement concerning abortion for service members. Listen this week as Andrew covers this and more. 

 

Show Notes: 

Depression Study

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/13/health/teen-girls-sadness-suicide-violence.html?fbclid=IwAR3LmYtwMkBXavK-B5wNpX1_ySYcpSQexskFrdjwXpZRXzFWVHpip-LhFgs

 

Department of Defense Announcement

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2023/02/16/troops-can-take-three-weeks-off-to-travel-for-abortions-ivf-treatment/

 

 

Tennessee Leads the Way

This week Andrew discusses the recent State of the State address by Governor Lee and his desire to partner with and fund the great work of pregnancy centers. Andrew also looks at some new policy proposals surrounding life and recent comments from a Yale professor concerning population control. Listen as he discusses this and more on this week's episode. 

 

Show Notes:

State of the State

https://apnews.com/article/abortion-politics-bill-lee-tennessee-7509c03331225cc884ac2878ae71ef0c

 

Policy Proposals

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/10/us/conservatives-child-care-benefits-roe-wade.html

 

Yale Professor

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/12/world/asia/japan-elderly-mass-suicide.html

 

A Brief Analysis on Governor Lee’s State of the State Address for TN

Andrew joined Bob Bell this morning for an interview to discuss Governor Lee's State of the State Address. What does this mean for life, pregnancy centers, and for Tennesseans? Listen to find out!!

State Funding, Hillary and Nancy, and Tennessee Laws

This week Andrew looks at the funding mechanisms in states that are prioritizing life, a conversation between Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi, and gives an update on all things TN. Enjoy as he covers this and more on this week's episode. 

 

Show Notes:

State Funding

https://thefederalist.com/2023/02/01/post-roe-texas-and-other-states-should-prioritize-funding-for-moms-and-babies/

Hillary and Nancy

https://www.lifenews.com/2021/02/02/hillary-clinton-we-need-to-protect-abortion-for-our-grandkids/

 

 

 

 

Idolatry in NY, a National Strategy, and Masculinity

This week Andrew covers a wide variety of topics as he discusses a golden statue erected in NY, a need for a national strategy on life and abortion, and true masculinity. Enjoy as Andrew covers this and more on this week's episode. 

 

Idolatry in NY

https://www.lifenews.com/2023/01/25/new-york-city-erects-satanic-statue-on-city-courthouse-to-promote-abortion/

 

A National Strategy

https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2023/01/87120/

 

A Wrongheaded Look at Masculinity from the New Yorker

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/01/30/whats-the-matter-with-men

 

The ”I’m For” Episode

This is a stand alone segment from a recent show where Andrew gives context and explanation around a recent speech he provided. It is our prayer that these words would inspire and encourage all of us to be driven by the "I'm For's" in our life. 

The Next 50 Years

This week Andrew discusses the next 50 years of the pro-life movement. How did we get here and what do we need to do moving forward. He also looks at a new FDA requirement and what that means for local pharmacies. Andrew ends the show today by discussing the "I'm for's" of the pro-life movement. 

Enjoy as he discusses this and more on this week's episode. 

 

Show Notes:

How We Got Here

https://wng.org/opinions/roe-v-wade-and-americas-broken-conscience-1674472615

 

FDA

https://www.frc.org/newsroom/family-research-council-13-pro-life-groups-send-letter-urging-walgreens-cvs-to-cease-dispensing-abortion-inducing-drugs

 

 

When Does Life Begin, a Vote in DC, and the FDA

This week Andrew discusses a recent piece concerning the question of life's origin, a recent vote in DC, and a rule change by the FDA. He unpacks these important topics as he navigates our own engagement in the cultural discussion. This week is also Sanctity of Life Sunday...find details below on how you can get involved. 

 

Show Notes:

When Does Life Begin?

https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/01/actually-we-do-know-when-human-life-begins/

 

Washington Votes

https://news.yahoo.com/210-democrats-vote-against-bill-213342882.html

 

FDA Rule Change

https://www.heritage.org/life/commentary/biden-fda-move-turn-local-pharmacies-abortion-clinics

 

Knoxville's March for Life

https://www.prolifeknox.org/march_for_life_2023