The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina Griffin

Dr. Kathi Aultman was a loud and proud abortionist, ending pregnancies multiple times a day, and championing a woman’s right to choose. That all changed when the Lord began to work in her heart, showing her through the actions of three key patients that a pre-born baby isn’t simply just a “mass of fetal tissue,” but rather, a human being worthy of life. But the jump from abortionist to pro-life advocate and speaker wasn’t an overnight transformation. It took time, and it took God’s hand in her life. Today, she’s advocating for the lives of pre-born babies. She has spoken nationally and internationally, testifying in Washington about the evils of partial birth abortion, the Heartbeat Bill, and fought for a bill to protect abortion survivors. In addition, she does training for young people on when life begins in the womb and what abortion truly is - the ending of one’s life.

The truth about abortion is heart-piercing. Every baby who is aborted is a human being who never had the opportunity to live out their calling. For Denisha Workizer, this chilling truth rings true: her mother attempted to abort her twice, but despite these attempts, she was born full-term in July of 1976. Denisha didn’t find out about her mother’s attempted abortions until she was 42 years old, and the truth shocked her. She felt hurt, betrayed, and traumatized. But now, thanks to God’s grace and His healing spirit, Denisha is a national speaker and the founder of Reclaimed Story. She shares her unique and life-changing perspective as a survivor of abortion and a participant in the Faces of Choice campaign, which aims to humanize babies in the womb by putting a face to each person who survived an abortion attempt. “Culture begins to shift when hearts shift first,” Denisha says.

Judd Saul took one trip to Nigeria and knew that his life’s mission was to help the persecuted Christians living there. Judd is the president of Equipping the Persecuted, a ministry that exists to do exactly that: stop the persecution, provide resources for those who are victimized by radical Islamists, and bring in aid, like medicine and food, immediately after an attack. Sadly, Judd reveals that the situation in Nigeria is worse than ever. Jihadi ambushes against Christians are only escalating, and the Nigerian government refuses to intervene; in fact, they help aid the Jihadists. He urges Christians in America to pray for the persecuted church, become a monthly partner with Equipping the Persecuted to help save Nigerians, and call their senator or congressman and ask them to intervene in this serious situation in Nigeria.

Pregnant, single women, including teens, need love and discipleship - something Sheri Schofield has been delivering handily for decades. Sheri is the author of a touching Christian fiction novel, Legend of the Lake, which tells the story of how Christians can make a difference in the lives of unmarried mothers. Sheri’s book was inspired by her different experiences interacting with young mothers who found themselves without a partner, but still in need of an emotional and spiritual support system. Her book, she says, reflects her heart and helps people understand what goes on in the mind of an unmarried mother. Sheri also discusses how local churches can actively assist moms in need.

The yoga practices of ancient times are the same yoga practices that are used today. Dr. Alana Arguello discusses this dangerous philosophy that produces various forms and practices, not always called yoga, but all of which are sorcery, aka mind magic, word magic, and body magic. Alana is a scholar, author, and podcast host of The Returning Raven. She breaks down the meaning behind yoga hand signals, phrases, and poses. Everything about yoga is designed to push you closer toward accepting yourself as a “god” and to change you into its worldview, which is a panentheistic eastern false view of god, one that is a direct counter against the biblically described true God. The music and repetitious nature of yoga are also designed to halt critical thinking and induce an altered state of consciousness.

All around the world, Christians are persecuted every day. What if there was a way to connect with those Christians without risking their safety? This is where SafeMeet comes into play. SafeMeet is an innovative app that allows video calls, file sharing, texting, and more, all in one spot. The communication is end-to-end encrypted, which means privacy is locked down tighter than anything Big Tech companies could offer. Janice Trey is a spokesperson for SafeMeet, and she explains the importance of the app’s singular design, which doesn’t require users to switch between other apps to share information - a key moment that makes information vulnerable to hackers. She explains why SafeMeet is a better option than other chat apps, and how easy it is to use both at home and in business!

You’ve heard it said a thousand times: read your Bible! The question that many Christians may have, even after hearing this instruction from the pulpit repeatedly, is why? Susan Lim, a highly educated historian and writer, has the answer. We cannot be like Jesus if we don’t spend time with Him. We will never progress on our journey of sanctification - becoming more Christlike - if we don’t study His Word for ourselves. Susan decries the dangers of a results-driven society and why it’s so important to make the time to study Scripture, as it is the guiding light of the Christian life and the lens through which every believer should view the world. God will come through for you in ways you could never imagine! Susan also tackles pressing questions like: Is the Bible totally authoritative? What is a Biblical canon? And how can we read the Bible if we don’t understand everything in it?

Are you hitting the road this summer with your family? Have you thought about how traveling could bring you closer together as a family and deepen your relationship with the Lord? Taylor Johnson has created a vast wealth of resources for families that are perfect for vacationers and aim to do exactly that. From faith-filled travel devotionals to the ABCs of Biblical traits, Taylor offers countless options on her blog, Growing Kids for the Kingdom. Another key resource for parents? The Family Vacation Devotional: Keeping God First While On Vacation. This is a must-have for parents and kids planning on taking a trip together. Ponder God’s creation and keep your hearts focused on Him even as you are swept up in the excitement of experiencing new adventures!