Sound Words Podcast

Sound Words Ministries

Sound Words helps Christians love and live out God's Word. By discussing topics on the Bible, theology, and Christian living we desire to help people grow in their walk with Jesus Christ.To learn more visit https://soundwords.org

  1. 11/19/2025

    Christian Ethics on Abortion, Contraception, and IVF (Dr. Scott Rae)

    When does life begin—and how should that truth shape how we live, decide, and care for others? Dr. Scott Rae, Professor of Christian Ethics at Talbot School of Theology, joins us to talk about the beginning of life from a biblical and ethical perspective. From conception and personhood to reproductive technology, miscarriage, and compassion in complex medical situations, this episode helps believers navigate today’s bioethical challenges with both truth and grace. 📚 Topics Discussed:  – What it means to say life begins at conception  – Scripture’s teaching on the sanctity of unborn life  – Ethical thinking about contraception, IVF, and surrogacy  – Responding wisely to high-risk pregnancies and miscarriage  – How Christians can defend life with compassion Note: These links are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. 📘 More Resources By Dr. Scott Rae: - Beyond Integrity: A Judeo-Christian Approach to Business Ethics – https://amzn.to/4nQhVXX - Biotechnology and the Human Good – https://amzn.to/49d6vK6 - Body and Soul: Human Nature and the Crisis in Ethics – https://amzn.to/4hXJXzy - Brave New Families: Biblical Ethics and Reproductive Technologies – https://amzn.to/497RSYw - Introducing Christian Ethics: A Short Guide to Making Moral Choices – https://amzn.to/4oUGsMc - Doing the Right Thing: Making Moral Choices in a World Full of Options – https://amzn.to/3JvyNFo - Human Dignity in Bioethics: From Worldviews to the Public Square (Routledge Annals of Bioethics) – https://amzn.to/4oz0kFa - Moral Choices – https://amzn.to/4qSRpje - Outside the Womb: Moral Guidance for Assisted Reproduction – https://amzn.to/47yvHtj - The Ethics of Commercial Surrogate Motherhood: Brave New Families? – https://amzn.to/3WRpa6S - Why the Church Needs Bioethics: A Guide to Wise Engagement with Life's Challenges – https://amzn.to/4oxWRqd Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org. Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Follow on YouTube Follow on Twitter Follow on Threads Visit https://ihcc.org

    34 min
  2. 11/12/2025

    Living in Light of Christ’s Return (Lee Brainard)

    The Bible tells us that Christ is coming again—so how should we live in the meantime?  Author and Bible teacher Lee Brainard (soothkeep.info) joins Sound Words to explain what true watchfulness looks like in light of the Lord’s return. From Matthew 24 to 1 Thessalonians 5, we discuss how believers can live with alertness, hope, and holiness—redeeming the time and keeping their eyes fixed on eternity. 📚 Topics Discussed:  – What it means to live in light of the believer’s future hope  – Biblical watchfulness: alert and sober-minded living  – Redeeming the time while waiting for Christ  – Avoiding distractions in end-times debates  – How eschatology shapes Christian ethics and daily obedience 00:00 Welcome to the Sound Words Podcast 01:46 Future Events According to the Bible 03:59 Being on the Alert 05:30 Are we Escapists? 07:05 The Bema Seat Judgment 09:08 Redeeming the Time 12:39 Debate on End Times Theology 15:03 Making Ethical Decisions in Light of the End Times #SecondComing #ChristianEthics #Eschatology #SoundWordsPodcast #SoundWords Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org. Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Follow on YouTube Follow on Twitter Follow on Threads Visit https://ihcc.org

    22 min
4.9
out of 5
102 Ratings

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Sound Words helps Christians love and live out God's Word. By discussing topics on the Bible, theology, and Christian living we desire to help people grow in their walk with Jesus Christ.To learn more visit https://soundwords.org

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