This week, three pro-choice Christians talk abortion bans. The bad news: we’ve entered the alternate universe of The Handmaid’s Tale. The good news: advocates of reproductive rights are fighting back in the courts, including using the “religious freedom” argument against the pro-lifers. ('Cause not every religion believes that life begins at conception, Allie Beth Stuckey!)

Plus, to lighten the mood, we’re stanning for Ms. Rachel’s advocacy for children, and we’re encouraging EVERY CELEBRITY to follow her example.

(Sign this petition to tell two Florida hospitals that laboring patients should NEVER EVER be forced to have a c-section!)

The articles we discussed:

“New Data Finds 900+ Pregnancy-Related Prosecutions in Three Years Since the Fall of Roe v. Wade,” A Report from Pregnancy Justice

New Data Finds 900+ Pregnancy-Related Prosecutions in Three Years Since Fall of Roe v. Wade | Pregnancy Justice

“Can there be a religious right to abortion?” by Mariel Padilla at the 19th

Can there be a religious right to abortion?

“The Unshakeable Faith of Ms. Rachel” by John Grosso at National Catholic Reporter

The unshakable faith of Ms. Rachel

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Chelsea Kim Long’s book, Faithfully Dissident Daughters; join her book club; liturgies; upcoming; and instagram

Jeremy Alder’s instagram and upcoming shows

Liz Charlotte Grant’s instagram and book, Knock at the Sky

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Thanks to Steve Slagg for composing our theme music, Jeremy Grant Design for our branding and cover art, and Joshua Johnson for production and marketing support. We’re part of the Shifting Culture podcast network.

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