The Jesse Ridgway Controversy Reveals a Bigger Problem

When Jesse Ridgway and his wife publicly shared their decision to abort their child after a Down syndrome diagnosis, the internet erupted with outrage.But does this controversy reveal a much bigger problem?In this episode, we examine the deeper issues behind the headlines: abortion, equal protection, the divide between the pro-life and abolitionist movements, and whether our laws should treat unborn children the same as every other human being.This conversation isn't about internet drama. It's about justice, compassion, truth, and the value of every human life.Timestamps:00:00 Jesse Ridgway Sparks National Debate01:17 Why This Story Hit So Hard02:12 The Divide Between Pro-Life and Abolitionism02:48 Has the Pro-Life Movement Failed?03:55 Can Society Function Without Justice?05:07 Why Government Has a God-Given Role05:33 Justice, Mercy, and Changed Hearts06:23 Why Compassion Isn't Enough07:03 Should Christians Call Abortion Murder?08:09 The Case for Equal Protection Laws08:45 Why Criminalization Is So Controversial09:20 What Christians Should Do NextJoin us weekly as we strive help people embrace God's standard for sexuality! Other ways to listen:https://linktr.ee/calibrateconversations#Abortion #ProLife #JesseRidgeway #ChristianPodcast #Abolitionism #EqualProtection #BiblicalTruth