When You Choose to Keep the Baby (Part 2): Episode 724

Published: Dec. 16, 2021, 10 a.m.

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Part two of a difficult pro-life story, plus teaching men to pursue marriage, and when your date reveals childhood abuse.

Featured musical artist: Covenant Worship ( https://covenantchurch.org/whatwedo/worship/ )

Roundtable: The Hard Side of Choosing Life (Part 2)

High school sweethearts at a Christian school, they seemed to be heading toward a bright future. Then came the news that they were pregnant. When faced with this reality, Jarod and Glory Adducci had a big decision to make: have the baby and forever alter their life plans, or choose abortion \\u2014 something they had said they would never do. Listen to part two of Jarod and Glory\\u2019s powerful story.

Option Ultrasound ( https://www.focusonthefamily.com/pro-life/option-ultrasound-program-2/ )

Culture: A Mentor for Young Men

Shortly after his wife, Lori, died, Chris Peardon felt God calling him to teach young men lessons he learned in his own 33-year marriage. He started a small group with men from his church, and together they\\u2019ve talked through how to relate to women, how to prepare for marriage, and how to date well. In this thought-provoking conversation, Chris shares some of the principles he\\u2019s taught and the outcomes he\\u2019s seen.

Inbox: Dating After Childhood Sexual Abuse

The guy she likes recently shared that he was sexually abused as a young boy. Out of the pain he experienced, he struggled with same-sex attraction and pornography before becoming a Christian. Even though he\\u2019s grown immensely, she\\u2019s wondering, \\u201cHas he truly healed from his past?\\u201d Counselor M.T. Wilson weighs in.

Counseling consultation and referrals: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help/counseling-services-and-referrals/

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