C.L. joins Charlie Ungemach on the Gird Up Podcast for a conversation that's especially important for anyone trying to follow Jesus in today's culture.

They talked about the pressures facing young Christians, navigating identity in a world that constantly tries to redefine it, standing firm when your faith is unpopular, and why your identity in Christ—not culture—is your greatest confidence. If you've ever wrestled with how to remain faithful without compromising the truth, I think this episode will encourage and challenge you. Go show Charlie and the Gird Up Podcast some love, and let C.L. know what part of the conversation impacted you the most!

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As Christians, we need to stay informed about the rapidly changing world of fertility treatments, genetic testing, and IVF before making decisions or forming opinions. Join C.L. as we explore the powerful story behind the Boozer family, wrestle with difficult questions about life, embryos, technology, and God's will, and seek biblical wisdom for navigating one of the most important ethical conversations of our time.

Genesis 3:23–24

Psalm 139:13

Psalm 139:16

Psalm 51:5

Genesis 16:2

Genesis 11:4

James 4:14–15

Psalm 139:23–24

Garden of Eden — Genesis 2–3

Tree of Life — Genesis 2:9; 3:22–24

Cherubim/angel(s) guarding Eden — Genesis 3:24

Sarah, Abraham, and Hagar — Genesis 16; also Genesis 21

Tower of Babel — Genesis 11:1–9

God as giver of life (relevant to IVF discussion?) — Deuteronomy 32:39; 1 Samuel 2:6; Job 33:4

While the world celebrates Pride Month, Christians must be careful not to focus on one visible sin while becoming blind to the pride, immorality, drunkenness, gossip, dishonesty, and worldliness that often exist in our own lives. God calls His people not to celebrate or excuse sin, but to expose the deeds of darkness and find their identity, confidence, and joy in Jesus Christ alone. The rainbow is not a symbol of human pride, but God's covenant, faithfulness, and mercy toward a fallen world.