The Salt and Grace Podcast is a production of Grace House Ministries. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and your RSS feed.
Introduction
Episode 00 is an introduction to the podcast, its hosts, and Grace House Ministries.
Season 2
Episode 01: “Insights from an OB/GYN” Join us as we question an OB/GYN about her practice, her role as the Medical Director for Grace House Ministries, and her advice to expectant mothers.
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- Dr. Krista Lemley is part of Weatherford OB/GYN Associates.
- Options Clinic is the medical services program of Grace House Ministries, and Dr. Lemley serves as its Medical Director.
- A heartbeat can be detected on ultrasound around 6 weeks.
- 2013 Study by BMC Women’s Health regarding reasons given for choosing abortion “Understanding why women seek abortions in the US”.
- Up to 25% of pregnancies end in miscarriage.
- Explanations of the abortion pill process and different kinds of surgical abortion can be found here.
- OB/GYNs are free to provide care for miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies in Texas and every other state with pro-life laws.
- You can find an overview explaining the “abortion pill reversal” process here.
Episode 02: “Preparing for Baby with Grace House” In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah McDonald, who shares all about our 8-week Preparing for Baby class offered at both of our pregnancy centers. Sarah is a longtime volunteer at Grace House Ministries. From education to encouragement, this program is designed to support and empower parents every step of the way. Tune in now to hear how Grace House is walking alongside families with truth, hope, and practical care.
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- Grace House Pregnancy Center provides support from pregnancy through the toddler years by offering free pregnancy, parenting, and life skills classes available online and in person. Class engagement earns points toward essential items for the family.
Episode 03: “Insights from a Father and School Board Member” Adam Feriend, Weatherford ISD School Board member and board secretary, shares insights into the ISD, trends he is seeing, his role, and the intersection of public education, family, and faith.
Episode 04: “Parenting a teen with special needs” featuring Jayme Wood, Director of Women’s Ministry at First Baptist Church in Wichita Falls, and former Director of our Pure Truth Program. Jayme shares about the challenges and joys of parenting a child on the autism spectrum, offering wisdom, grace, and hope for those that may be new to this journey. We pray this episode encourages you and helps you learn how to better love and embrace families walking this road.
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Season 1
Episode 01: “Social Media: Friend or Foe?” The hosts discuss how social media has impacted them in positive and negative ways while addressing some fundamental social media tips out of the Pure Truth playbook (Slides 2-5 of attached). We cover effective uses, potential harm, and lines of defense when using social media.
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Episode 2: “A Day in the Life of an Advocate at Options Clinic” The hosts discuss common challenges of a woman navigating an unexpected pregnancy with special guest: Ashlie McCright, member of the Board of Directors of Grace House Ministries and advocate at Options Clinic. They share available resources, history of ultrasound, pro-life apologetics, and ways to encourage expecting mothers.
References:
- Care Net – Care Net Study of Men and Abortion
- Pew Research Center – What the data says about abortion in the U.S.
- Options Clinic Services
- Safe Harbor Counseling Center
- Freedom House
- Alisa Childers – Answering the top 6 objections to pro-life arguments, With Scott Klusendorf
- The British Medical Ultrasound Society – The History of Ultrasound
Episode 3: “The First 48: Part 1” In a two-part episode, Hosts discuss the first 48 hours of birth–from Dad’s perspective. In Part 1, hosts Robbie McDonald and Garrett Dykes share their experience in the 24 hours leading up to their wives giving birth. They discuss how dads can prepare and what to expect with the anticipation leading up to the big day.
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Episode 4: “The First 48: Part 2” Our hosts discuss the first 48 hours of birth–from Dad’s perspective. In Part 2, hosts Robbie McDonald and Garrett Dykes share their experience in the 24 hours after their wives gave birth. They discuss how dads can prepare, what to expect once the baby arrives, and the importance of men seeking community.
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Disclaimer:
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