How can believers stand for life in a world that rejects it? In today's episode, Braden, Justin, Tessa, and special guest Dr. William Lile (ProLifeDoc) are back with a conversation about how to do just that. Reflecting on last week's ideas that "a patient is a person no matter how small" and that abortion is a spiritual issue, the group looks at the issue from different perspectives, including that of a mother and a pastor. After a brief personal testimony of the value of all lives--no matter how short--they touch on important practical issues, urging pastors to stand for life and teaching Christians how to approach such a tender subject graciously. They also review the abortion pill--the most pervasive method of abortion in the United States today--and its harrowing, genocidal origins. This episode gives Christians tools to advocate for the lives of the preborn and bring clarity to the conversation around abortion, all the while emphasizing the redemption that is found in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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- Pro Life Doc Website

- Abortion Pill Reversal Website

- Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad by Abbie Halberstadt

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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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How do you know if a pastor, theologian, or online teacher can actually be trusted? In this episode of the It Stands Written podcast, the guys dig into one of the most pressing questions for Christians today: how to identify trustworthy teachers — and how to spot the dangerous ones. The guys walk through key passages from 1 John, 1 Timothy, 2 Peter, and Deuteronomy, unpacking the biblical "acid tests" for discerning true teachers from false ones. From examining doctrinal statements to watching how a leader handles money, sex, and accountability, the conversation gets practical fast. The episode also tackles a hard question many believers face: what do you do when a teacher whose ministry genuinely impacted your faith — like a Ravi Zacharias or Steve Lawson — is later exposed for serious moral failure? Can you separate the truth from the teacher? Finally, the guys remind listeners that discernment isn't just a skill — according to Deuteronomy 13, it's an act of love toward God. If you've ever wondered whether the pastor on your screen or in your pulpit is the real deal, this episode gives you the scriptural tools to find out

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Verses Mentioned:

• 1 John 4:1
• 1 Timothy 4
• Deuteronomy 13
• Deuteronomy 18
• Romans 12
• 1 Corinthians 9:27
• 2 Peter 2:1-3, 12-19
• Proverbs 6:12-15
• 1 Timothy 3
• Titus 1
• John 10:10-14

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