For His Glory and the Price of Progress
Announcements:~ Newest Episodes: Season 2 episodes 1 & 2~ Season 2 live as of January 12th, 2026 On January 12, 2026, our team officially closed out season one, and launched into our second season which centered on testimonies. In Season one, we went through the "Potential Unlocked" series, showcasing young people who stand out from the crowd, and who are doing and learning things that the average teen wouldn't. In Season two, we are diving into a series called "For His Glory". In this series, we will discuss the true power for testimonies, big and small, and interview young people for their personal struggles, journeys, and victories – all for God's glory. Recent Episodes RecapSeason 2 Episode 1: For His Glory: Testimonies In this episode, hosts Victoria, Averie, and Anneliese introduce our topic for season two, sharing their personal insights and discuss it from a Biblical outlook. Learn why there's no such thing as a 'small' testimony, and how people's true stories can impact your life today. Episode 2: For His Glory: Lauren Bryam Adopted from China as a child, Victoria and Averie interview Lauren -- a young, determined patriot who fought through both physical disabilities and family hardships. Her story speaks of faithfully clinging to Jesus even in the toughest of times and trusting Him even at times when it's hard to do so. Special: Coffee Versus Tea with Deshi Kruger Closing off our mini debates series (found only on Youtube) host, Victoria Julieann debates with guest, Deshi Kruger on which is better; coffee, or tea? This special debate can be found on both Youtube and Spotify. The Price of Progress excerptWritten by Victoria Julieann for Ignited Pennings: Words on FIRE for the Lord Note: this excerpt from a recent Ignited Pennings email contains content discussing the political issue of abortion; please read at your discretion. ~~~ For our first example, we will look upon the controversial topic of abortion. For the purposes of this article, we will define abortion as “the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus.” (Merriam-Webster online dictionary; merriam-webster.com). We will define “embryo” as “the developing human individual from the time of implantation to the end of the eighth week after conception” (same source) and we will define “fetus” as “a developing human from usually two months after conception to birth” (same source). This being a complex and highly debated topic, it is essential that we define our terms. However, for the sake of not straying too far from the primary thematic question, we will agree to stipulate that a baby, while it is in the womb, is fully human; therefore fully equipped with the God-given rights stated above, which are as universal and governing as the Laws of Logic. That being said, is it right for a mother to willingly undergo a surgical operation or knowingly ingest a substance that would do harm to or exterminate the baby inside her? (Granted that the mother’s own life is not in danger because of the baby in her womb.) If all the above premises are true, stipulated as true evidence, then we can logically conclude that it is not right for a mother to take the life of her unborn baby in the name of hindrance to “Progress”, whatever that may be in the mother’s life. To compare, if the mother’s life is in mortal danger, then it is only logical that both lives should be given a fair and equal chance to be saved. In the case where this is not possible, Bryan Osborne in his book, Quick Answers to Social Issues, lays out the following argument; “In these scenarios, the primary goal is to save both lives, as both are made in God’s image. If that’s not possible, everything should be done to save the mother’s life. If the child tragically dies during the process of saving the mother’s life, it is a heart-wrenching consequence of living in a fallen, sin-cursed world. It’s also justifiably possible that the mother could choose to risk her life to save her child’s life. Obviously, the life and health of both is preferred. Where a choice must be made, there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for another, and what a powerful display of the gospel.” Want to read the full article? You can find the original post, The Price of Progress here:
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