Ep. 13: Why Have Kids At All?

About this episode

This episode explores the biblical perspective on having children and addresses cultural fears surrounding parenthood.

In a culture that often questions whether having children is worth it, what does the Bible actually say? In this episode, we explore the biblical case for children — that they are a gift, a blessing, and the natural outflow of marriage. We’ll look at Scripture’s vision for fruitfulness, the values that shape our decisions, and the cultural fears that often hold couples back. You’ll be encouraged to see that welcoming children is an act of faith, hope, and dependence on God’s good design. Than...

People in this episode

Host: Allison Roose

Topics covered

• parenting
• faith
• biblical perspective
• cultural fears
• marriage
• children as a blessing

Keywords

• children
• blessing
• faith
• marriage
• cultural fears
• fruitfulness
• parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bible

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