110: Why This Evangelical Works To End Prohibition: Christina Dent Pt 1 - Gracearchy w/ Jim Babka

This is the first episode of a groundbreaking, three-part series. Christina Dent, a conservative Christian who champions pro-life values, leads an unexpected crusade against drug prohibition. Her firsthand experiences with foster care and learning about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), challenged her traditional views. Christina shares her compelling journey. Tune in as she articulates why fighting drug prohibition aligns with Christian and pro-life principles, speaking directly to fellow evangelicals in a language they understand. Discover the compelling reasons that could change how you think about drug laws and human flourishing.

RESOURCES
End It For Good: https://enditforgood.com/
Christina Dent's TedX: https://youtu.be/V263dVJZlqs

The book is...
Curious: A Foster Mom's Discovery of an Unexpected Solution to Drugs and Addiction

0:00 Theme
0:43 Christina Dent, End It For Good
3:53 An Evangelical reaching Evangelicals
5:43 Addiction: A pro-LIFE issue
7:44 We did things differently
13:44 Sharpening iron
22:53 Getting and keeping an open mind
27:40 Second worst train wreck in history
38:24 Adverse Childhood Experiences, ACEs
43:51 Applying Grace to ACEs
50:34 Judgmental vs spiritual maturity
54:21 Force does harm, not heart of God
56:55 Foster care insights

Bill Protzmann is your moderator.

The series is sponsored by THE FOUNDATION FOR HARMONY AND PROSPERITY. https://www.harmonyandprosperity.org/

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