Welcome back to out very first podcast epiosde ever with a very special guest! Dr. William Lile spent 30 years as an OB/GYN, delivering over 5,000 babies—and shutting down what was once the largest abortion clinic on the Florida Panhandle the day he took it over. In this episode of the It Stands Written podcast, Dr. Lile joins hosts Braden and Justin, along with special guest Tessa, to unpack the spiritual battle behind abortion in America. He shares how walking up the stairs of that former clinic set him on a path toward founding prolifedoc.org, and why he believes churches and pastors—not just politicians and physicians—must lead this fight. The conversation moves through gut-wrenching real-life stories, including a father's decades-long journey toward forgiveness after signing off on his daughter's abortion, and remarkable medical breakthroughs like in-womb surgery and abortion pill reversal. Dr. Lile also breaks down the science of fetal development, debunking myths with hard data on conception, twin gestation, and fetal personhood. Along the way, the group discusses IVF, surrogacy, and the disturbing legal trends around late-term and post-birth abortion. Ultimately, this episode is a call for the church to reclaim its voice—rooted not in politics, but in the gospel's power to heal and forgive.

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Verses Mentioned:

- Judges 2-4

- Jeremiah 18

- Jeremiah 19

- Genesis 1:26

- Psalm 51:5

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- Pro Life Doc Website

- Abortion Pill Reversal Website

- Baby Olivia Video

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