The Comparison Trap

The Comparison Trap

Author: Love Life March 16, 2023 Duration: 32:13
Sidewalk outreach ministry is often fraught with discouragement. We should not add discouragement by falling into the comparison trap. When we compare ourselves with other sidewalk teams, we can either fall so short that we feel disheartened or grow jealous of their effectiveness. Neither is helpful! This podcast examines how we can avoid the comparison trap and reframe what we are experiencing into encouragement and inspiration to improve. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/  Jon Acuff's “Kick Comparison to the Curb” https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/player/video/729786?session=732135

Hosted by Love Life's Missionary Director Daniel Parks alongside co-host Vicky Kaseorg, the Gospel-Centered Pro-Life Podcast approaches one of today's most challenging conversations from a foundational perspective of faith. Rather than leaning solely into political or cultural debates, each episode roots the discussion in the hope and grace found in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You'll hear thoughtful interviews with leaders from the pro-life movement, exploring their personal journeys and the practical work they do. The hosts also aren't afraid to tackle the difficult, often heart-wrenching questions surrounding abortion, doing so with a tone that seeks to understand and to offer compassion, not condemnation. This is a space for those looking to deepen their conviction with theological substance and for anyone wrestling with how to engage this issue with both truth and love. Tuning into this podcast means joining a conversation that consistently points back to the transformative power of the Gospel as the central lens for all of life.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Gospel-Centered Pro-Life Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Putting on the Armor of God [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:30
Vicky and I have been doing a lot of traveling lately so we're re-running a few episodes. We hope this one is a blessing to you. As Christians, we are in a spiritual battle but that battle is at its fiercest at the abort…
Avoiding Burnout in Abortion Clinic Ministry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:20
This is a rerun episode from 2020. An oldie but goodie. Any ministry can lead to burnout, especially an intense ministry like sidewalk outreach at an abortion center. In this episode, Vicky and Daniel discuss how to avoi…
How To Speak To Hostile People [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:17
We face adversity and often hostility when we speak for the unborn in front of an abortion center. The book of Acts gives practical advice on how to do this well, as we explore how Paul spoke to a hostile mob in Jerusale…
The Unthinkable Sin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:45
In this episode, we deal with the issue of modern-day child sacrifice. We give Biblical guidance on how to speak scripturally about the horror of abortion, with examples from pagan practices regarding the shedding of inn…
Ministering To Those Who Are Here Illegally [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:25
We often see people who are fearful and hesitant to share or speak with us. Sometimes it is because they are in the country illegally and are afraid we will turn them over to authorities. In this episode, we share what w…
Examining Our Identity in Christ To Save Babies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:48
A great strategy in counseling women who are determined to abort is to help them understand who they are and who they want to be. Often, these women and men are willing to examine the disconnect between who they are and…
Honoring Those Who have Gone Before Us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:47
This episode examines the contribution of pro-life pioneers who paved the way for us to minister more effectively today. We recount a brief history of the pro-life movement, with some advice on how to relate in an honori…
Who Is Our Enemy? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:14
In this episode, we explore the critical issue of disunity and how we sometimes wrongly use weapons to fight each other rather than unite against a common enemy. The podcast gives practical advice on how to proactively f…
Addressing Birth Control In Sidewalk Ministry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:48
We have very limited time to speak to the women we minister to on the sidewalks of abortion centers. Birth control is an important issue that we may need to address but it's not typically the best use of our time. In thi…
Should Women Who Have Abortions Be Prosecuted? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:36
This is a highly contentious issue. Many devout Christians have strong feelings about the answer. Many have never really examined the core issue: are unborn humans people who deserve equal protection under the law? If so…