Ep. 154: Were Christians against birth control for centuries?

Is it okay to use the pill? Why do some Christians and denominations have issues with birth control while others don't? There was one MAJOR EVENT that caused a shift in the perspective of many Christians on the issue of contraception and, if you're a Christian deciding about birth control use, you deserve to know about it! This episode dives into the longstanding Christian stance on birth control and how it changed.NOTE: While it discusses themes of family planning, contraception, and abortion, this episode is appropriate for most audiences. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Contraception03:02 Historical Context of Contraception in Christianity05:57 The 1930 Lambeth Conference and Its Impact09:14 Moral Obligations and Natural Family Planning12:03 Examining Motivations Behind Contraceptive Use14:48 Conclusion and Reflection on Christian PrinciplesOther relevant episodes you may enjoy: Episode 6: The Pill -- Facts about Birth ControlEpisode 34: Is Contraception a faithful choice for Christians?Episode 141: Grace's Story -- healing after birth controlEpisode 140: Isn't Natural Family Planning a Catholic thing?Keywords: natural fertility, contraception, Christian faith, moral obligation, family planning, Lambeth Conference, fertility awareness, historical context, Christian principles, family sizeSend Us a Text!Support the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertilityWatch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertilityLove the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, exp...