Both Lives Podcast

S1E10 - The trajectory of abortion law in the UK: A conversation with legal scholar Dr Mary Neal

This week, Dawn is joined by legal scholar, Dr Mary Neal, whose work focuses on healthcare law and ethics and legal theory. Together they explore the jurisprudence of pregnancy and the trajectory of abortion law in the UK.
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S1E9 - Post-Roe America: A conversation with Elizabeth Graham, CEO of Life Collective and Stand for Life

This week, we’re turning our attention to the USA as Dawn is joined by Elizabeth Graham, CEO of Life Collective and Stand for Life. Together they explore, the current cultural landscape when it comes to abortion in America, the impact of Roe v Wade being overturned, and the need for and ways in which churches and communities are stepping up to support women, families, and babies – pre and post birth.Stand for Life: standforlife.com/
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S1E8 - Engaging in the culture war - A conversation with the Belfast Bigot

This week, Dawn is joined by cultural commentator, The Belfast Bigot. Together they explore the truth of what abortion really is, the cultural climate surrounding it, and why The Belfast Bigot chooses to keep his identity private.
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S1E7 - A compassionate response to pregnancy crisis, loss and abortion: A conversation with Sophie Guthrie-Kummer, Chief Executive at Choices

This week, Dawn is joined by Sophie Guthrie-Kummer, Chief Executive at Choices, a charity committed to offering compassionate, confidential support to women navigating the complex realities of pregnancy, loss, and parenthood.
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S1E6 - Standing for both lives in Parliament - A conversation with Carla Lockhart MP

This week, Dawn is joined by Carla Lockhart MP. Together they explore the challenges of balancing motherhood with a demanding political career and talk about what it’s really like to stand up for both lives in pregnancy in the House of Commons.
To find out how your local MP has voted on issues surrounding pregnancy and abortion check out: theyworkforyou.com
How to connect with your local representative on this vital issue: www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/connect-resource
Further reading:
What the decriminalisation of abortion really means in practice:
https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-the-decriminalisation-of-abortion-really-means-in-practice
Parliament votes to legalise unsafe and dangerous abortion: https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/parliament-votes-to-legalise-unsafe-and-dangerous-abortion
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S1E5 - Why churches should talk about pregnancy crises and abortion - A conversation with Damilola Makinde

This week Dawn is joined by Damilola Makinde, (Evangelical Alliance advocacy engagement lead) Together, Dawn and Damilola explore why and how churches should speak of and respond to pregnancy crisis and abortion, God’s creation design, His heart for His image bearers and what it means to be a woman. 
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S1E4 - Fear of pregnancy and baby loss - A conversation with Stefanie, a mental health midwife

On this week’s episode, Dawn sits down with Stefanie, a midwife specialising in trauma and loss. Together, they explore what it truly means to walk alongside women and families through some of life’s most complex and heart-wrenching circumstances. They discuss the gaps that still exist in care for women and unborn babies, and share insights on how those providing this essential support can look after their clients and themselves.
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S1E3 – Abortion pill reversal - A conversation with Dr Dermot Kearney

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by cardiologist Dr Dermot Kearney. Through his work with abortion pill reversal, Dr Kearney has saved dozens of babies. We ask: What is abortion pill reversal? Why was he banned from saving unborn baby’s lives? Is the current system pro-choice or pro-abortion? 
To find out more about the amazing, life saving work of abortion pill reversal, check out abortionpillreversal.com  
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S1E2 – Making decisions based on when life begins - A conversation with Dr Marion Ritchie

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Dr Marion Ritchie, a GP with a special interest in women's health and sexual reproductive health. We ask, when does life begin? What is it like to work in a contested space that can challenge an individual’s conscience?
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S1E1 - What does it mean to be pro-both?

Welcome to the Both Lives Podcast!
In this episode, Both Lives UK lead, Dawn McAvoy will talk about the history of Both Lives, explore what it means to be pro-both and reflect on how her own experience of a pregnancy crisis shaped her views on this important topic.
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