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A single question over breakfast can reroute a life. That’s how Mark Baumgartner, a former airline and corporate pilot, found himself trading flight plans for a green vest on a Columbia sidewalk—armed with a simple card, a phone number, and a promise of help. One mother stopped at the top of a hill, turned around, and asked, “Can you really help me?” Months later, Mark received a midnight photo of Chloe, “my precious gift from God.” That moment became the name and heartbeat of a growing effort: A Moment of Hope.

We walk through the arc of that calling—from the spark in Orlando to a defining sermon on Hebrews 11, to the first save that launched a ministry now covering clinic hours, running a mobile medical RV staffed by RNs and overseen by an OB-GYN, and connecting moms to church-based care teams for a full year of support. Mark shares what 5,000 hours on the curb have taught him about courage, timing, and the kind of practical love that changes minds: ultrasounds on wheels, baby showers organized by local congregations, and steady follow-up when the initial crisis has passed.

The conversation also turns to policy and principle. We unpack South Carolina’s Senate Bill 323, why Mark testified in support, and the hard stories that shaped his remarks—ambulances, wheelchairs, and the tears of boyfriends with no say. We wrestle with responsibility and repentance, the need for clear deterrence in law, and the hope of the gospel that tells the truth about sin and offers real grace. Along the way, Dr. Robert Jackson adds a physician’s perspective from decades of obstetrics, naming both the spiritual battle and the profound relief of a single life saved.

If you’ve ever wondered how to help beyond a social media post, this is your map: form a church care team, serve a shift on the sidewalk, fund the mobile unit, or advocate for life-affirming laws. Listen, share, and then tell us what moved you most. And if this conversation resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and pass it to a friend who needs courage today.

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What if the most sobering line in Genesis isn’t about giants or an ark, but about a God who finally stops striving with a hardened people? We open Genesis 6:3 and sit with the text until it searches us—Spirit versus flesh, patience versus presumption, and the long runway of mercy that ran out in the days of Noah. Along the way, we trace how theologians read the 120 years, why Paul’s words in Galatians 5 throw a spotlight on our daily choices, and how a very human story of rebuke and repentance can turn a life back toward holiness.

You’ll hear about preachers of righteousness—Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, and Noah—and why their faithful voices mattered even when no crowd followed. We talk candidly about a construction-site moment with a coworker named Birch whose plain-spoken honesty pierced religious habit and ignited real repentance. That encounter becomes a living picture of how the Holy Spirit still strives with people today: through ordinary believers who tell the truth in love, trust God with the outcome, and refuse to measure success by applause.

We also lean into the first mission field most of us are given: our own homes. Psalm 78 frames generational discipleship as a clear command—tell the next generation the works of God so they set their hope in Him. That means better stories than the screen, Scripture around the table, and personal testimonies that kids remember for decades. If the world feels flood-ready, take heart: God’s patience is real, His Spirit still convicts, and faithfulness at home is not second-tier—it’s strategic.

Listen for practical takeaways on walking by the Spirit, speaking truth with courage, and building a legacy that outlives you. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review so others can find these conversations. Your story might be the word someone else needs today.

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A raw, unfiltered look at South Carolina’s fight over the Unborn Child Protection Act (S.323)—and why many believe the current heartbeat law still leaves thousands of lives at risk. We bring you inside the latest Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee hearing with Dr. Matt Clark, director of Personhood South Carolina, to break down what the bill actually does, where accountability should fall, and how deterrence, defenses for coercion, and equal protection collide in real-world cases.

You’ll hear how on-the-ground experience shapes this debate, from a sidewalk counselor with thousands of hours outside clinics to legal analysis from seasoned litigators who argue the bill is on firm constitutional ground after Dobbs. We also grapple with an unexpected twist: prominent pro-life groups opposing a measure designed to end abortion, while other advocates offer partial support and push for targeted amendments. The result is an honest conversation about strategy, unity, and whether incremental wins are enough when abortion pills and loopholes are still ending lives across the state.

We map the road ahead—another subcommittee meeting, potential amendments, and the senators who most need to hear from their constituents. If you care about the policy, the people, and the practical steps that move laws, this is your briefing on S.323’s stakes, the key testimonies, and how respectful, persistent advocacy can shape the outcome. Watch the testimonies on the Personhood South Carolina YouTube page, share this episode with a friend who follows state policy closely, and if our work helps you think and act with clarity, subscribe, leave a review, and let your senator know where you stand.

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What if the strangest passage in Genesis is a map for reading the moment we’re living through right now? We open Genesis 6 and follow the thread from “the sons of God” and the Nephilim to Jesus’ startling warning that the days before his return will mirror the days of Noah. Not to stir sensationalism, but to name the deep currents—unchecked desire, spiritual rebellion, and cultural numbness—and to remind ourselves that judgment in Scripture is never just an ending. It’s the limit God draws so grace can rescue what would otherwise be lost.

We dig into the language and history behind bene elohim, why early Jewish and Christian readers saw fallen angels in view, and why alternate readings don’t explain the scale of violence and corruption. From there, we move to the hard pastoral questions people actually ask: Can Christians be possessed? What opens the door to spiritual bondage? Where do addiction, occult curiosity, and chronic patterns of sin fit in a biblical view of evil? The answers are plain and practical. Believers can be harassed but not indwelt by darkness. Unbelievers can invite oppression through repeated consent. Yet none of that has the final word.

Again and again we return to hope. Jesus cast out demons with authority, restored dignity, and announced freedom to captives. That same gospel breaks chains today. Prayer is not a weak substitute for action; it is decisive action, the kind that moves what arguments and strategies cannot. If someone you love feels unreachable, take courage—persevering prayer and a clear, simple gospel have toppled stronger strongholds than the one you’re facing. Stay with us as we connect Scripture’s hardest questions to the most urgent needs in our homes and cities, and leave with a steady conviction: Jesus is stronger.

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Can a poison ever be made “safe” through testing alone? That unsettling question drives a candid conversation about vaccine safety, mandates, and the ethics of informed consent. We start with the everyday reality of lead testing in children, recall the historical use of mercury and arsenic as medicine, and ask whether modern labels can override inherent toxicity. From there, we examine how trust, data transparency, and institutional incentives shape what parents are told—and what too often gets left unsaid.

We walk through the push to retest vaccines for safety and efficacy and the counterpoint that testing alone can’t transform a harmful substance. Along the way, we discuss trial design, the presence of heavy metals like aluminum and mercury, and the cumulative burden of today’s expanded pediatric schedule. We connect rising autism rates with the growth in jabs, highlight claimed differences in chronic outcomes between vaccinated and unvaccinated children, and revisit the historical decline of childhood diseases to reframe how risk and benefit are calculated in a modern context. We also talk frankly about timing correlations with SIDS reports and the financial incentives tied to vaccination rates that most families never see.

Our goal isn’t fear—it’s agency. We advocate for informed consent and parental choice over blanket mandates, and we point you to practical resources, including the Silver Book from Physicians for Informed Consent, so you can walk into appointments with clear questions and a stronger voice. If you value transparent data, ethical consent, and the right to make careful choices for your family, this conversation gives you a roadmap. If it resonates, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your voice shapes the next conversation.

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What does it truly mean to walk with God? In this thought-provoking episode of Devotions with Dr. Papa, we uncover the profound spiritual legacy of ancient patriarchs like Methuselah and Noah, who stood apart as preachers of righteousness in a corrupt world.

Dr. Robert Jackson takes us on a fascinating journey through Genesis 5, revealing how Methuselah—whose very name meant "judgment coming"—carried a prophetic message throughout his extraordinary 969-year life. Imagine bearing a name that constantly reminded people of impending divine judgment! For nearly a century, both Methuselah and his grandson Noah warned of catastrophe while facing ridicule from a world that had never even seen rain.

But what truly set these patriarchs apart from their numerous siblings? The answer lies in a simple yet profound choice they made—they "set their hearts" to walk with God. Drawing powerful parallels with Ezra, who purposefully decided to study, practice, and teach God's law even while in exile, Dr. Jackson illuminates how spiritual impact flows from deliberate decisions rather than special talents or circumstances.

This message strikes at the heart of authentic discipleship. Each of us faces the same choice that confronted the ancient patriarchs—will we decide to walk closely with God, study His Word, and share His truth with our circle of influence? As Dr. Jackson powerfully reminds us: "Any one of us can become a seed planter, a soul winner, an evangelist... Any one of us can be known as that person who walks with God and consistently speaks the truth in love."

Join us for this transformative exploration of purpose, decision, and spiritual legacy. Your doctor loves you—and challenges you with the question that echoes through the centuries: "Will you decide?"

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When tragedy strikes the Christian community, how should believers respond? Dr. Robert Jackson tackles this profound question through the lens of martyrdom, drawing powerful parallels between Stephen—the first Christian martyr—and Charlie Kirk, whose life was recently cut short.

Drawing from Acts chapters 6-7, Dr. Jackson unpacks the striking similarities between these two men of faith separated by millennia. Both were filled with grace and spiritual power. Both faced fierce opposition with unflappable composure. Both spoke truth fearlessly, even when it cost them everything. Where Stephen's face shone "like an angel" before the Sanhedrin, Charlie maintained his characteristic smile even when surrounded by hostile crowds. This Spirit-filled demeanor, Dr. Jackson observes, enraged their opponents more than anything else.

The martyrdom of Stephen catalyzed the spread of the early church and led to Saul's transformation into Paul, who would write much of the New Testament. Similarly, Charlie Kirk's death presents a pivotal moment for believers today. Will this tragedy drive us deeper in our faith or merely provoke angry responses? Dr. Jackson offers practical guidance: examine your faith's authenticity, deepen your walk with God, and recognize the spiritual nature of our battles. Most crucially, he reminds us that revival happens one heart at a time, as believers share their testimonies and the gospel with those in their circles of influence. "Our only strategy is evangelism," he emphasizes, "and our only weapon is the truth of the gospel."

Ready to move from spectator to participant in what God might do through this tragedy? This episode challenges you to be a light in your community, workplace, and family—giving people Jesus rather than merely lamenting cultural darkness. The transformation of hearts, after all, has always been God's method of changing the world.

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What does it truly mean to "walk with God" as Enoch did? Dr. Papa invites us into a profound exploration of one of Scripture's most mysterious figures – a man who lived 365 years and then simply vanished because "God took him."

Through careful examination of Genesis 5:22-24, we discover that Enoch stands apart from all other patriarchs. While their stories end with "and he died," Enoch's culminates in divine translation – taken directly to heaven without experiencing death. But what set him apart? What earned him this extraordinary privilege?

Far from being a withdrawn pietist hiding from worldly corruption, Jude's epistle reveals Enoch as a bold prophet who fearlessly proclaimed God's coming judgment on an ungodly generation. Like John the Baptist centuries later, he spoke truth to power without compromise. Dr. Papa challenges today's believers to follow this example, lamenting that many modern pulpits have grown timid while our world careens toward judgment just as swiftly as Enoch's pre-flood generation.

The devotion culminates with practical spiritual disciplines that characterized Enoch's walk with God and can transform our own: abiding in Scripture, consistent prayer, faithful obedience, and submission to the Holy Spirit. As Dr. Papa beautifully puts it, "We can walk with God as Enoch did. The only difference is that we have the written word to read and study and the living word living inside us to fellowship with us and guide us." Ready to begin your own extraordinary walk with God? This episode shows you how.

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