On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, Special Guest Jennifer VanRyckeghem share her personal story.  Pastor Paul Gruenberg, Youth & Family Director Jeremy Touroo and moderator Dana Hall discuss the book by Jason Jimenez, "Challenging Conversations."

Today's topics include:

2014 – 33% Evangelical Protestants = ok with abortion + 4% are unsure

2017 – 30% Southern Baptist = ok with abortion

Do Christians confront abortion head on and educate more on the truth that every

unborn child is mad in the likeness of God?  p. 165-6

Is there a Concealment of Abortion in Church? P. 166-7

What is the truth about Roes Vs. Wade?

How did abortion on demand become a legal business in

America? (Manipulation of Elitist Men p. 169-171)

How do we have a conversant conversation with the 20-30% in Church that believe in Abortion?

1. Tactic #1 – Relate (personalize the conversation p 172-5
   1. Pro-life Layout – The Case for Life
      1. Point #1 – All humans have intrinsic value
      2. Point #2 – The unborn are human beings
   2. Introduce a Baby
2. Tactic #2 Investigate (Analyze the Conversation) – Learn the top 4 abortion arguments
   1. Dilemma #1 – women have a right to privacy p. 176-7
   2. Dilemma #2 – My Body My Choice p. 177-8
   3. Dilemma #3 – Don’t Like Abortion p. 178-9
   4. Dilemma #4 – Don’t have one p. p. 179
3. Tactic #3 – Translate (Harmonize the Conversation p. 179)
   1. Encourage Involvement – p. 180-1

Thanks for listening and we hope this discussion helps grow your walk with Christ!