Both Lives Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to the Both Lives Podcast – where we believe both women and their unborn children matter in every pregnancy.</p> <p>Through honest and compassionate conversations, we explore fertility, pregnancy, birth, parenting, and the big questions around abortion. Guests from medicine, law, frontline services, and theology bring fresh insight as we look past pro-life vs. pro-choice debates toward a more hopeful, human-centred story.</p> <p>At the heart of every episode is a belief in the God-given dignity of all life, and a desire to create a better future for women and children before and after birth.</p> <p>Find out more about Both Lives: bothlives.co.uk</p> <p><br />A podcast from the Evangelical Alliance.</p>
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July 9, 2026
S2E9 - Shaped by the experience of forced adoption: A conversation with Pam Birtle
This week, Dawn is joined by Pam Birtle to discuss pregnancy crisis and adoption. Pam shares her story of giving birth to her son the day before her fifteenth birthday, the impact of their separation through forced adoption, and their reunion 32 years later. In 1999, she and her husband, Trevor, established Cornerstone. It is currently the only Ofsted-inspected practicing Christian fostering agency where everybody (staff, volunteers, foster carers and adopters) have a living and active faith. In 2016, Pam also founded Parents and Children Together Northeast, a charity providing practical and emotional support to vulnerable families at risk of breakdown. Dawn and Lisa also respond to listeners' comments, discuss recent news stories, and reflect on season two. Cornerstone: https://www.cornerstoneuk.org/ Parents and Children Together Northeast: https://www.pactne.co.uk/ UK Government apologises for historic forced adoption practices: www.gov.uk/government/news/government-apologises-for-historic-forced-adoption-practices Church of England apologises for role in post-war historical adoption practices: https://www.churchofengland.org/about/libraries-and-archives/family-history/church-england-apologises-role-post-war-historical-adoption-practices The Truth Recovery Independent Panel final report: https://www.independentpanel.truthrecoveryni.co.uk/ Let’s continue the conversation, send your questions and comments to stand@bothlives.co.uk Find out more about the work of Both Lives and sign up to our free monthly newsletter: www.bothlives.co.uk Facebook & X: @BothLivesInstagram: @BothLivesUK
June 25, 2026
S2E8 - Why is motherhood unappealing to so many young women today? A conversation with Anna Iliescu
This week, Dawn and Lisa are joined by former Evangelical Alliance associate, Anna Iliescu to discuss her article, ‘Why is motherhood unappealing to so many young women today?’ Together they explore why so many women feel fearful or unqualified for motherhood and reflect on how the church can tell a better story for both lives in pregnancy and motherhood, pre and post birth. Dawn and Lisa also discuss the newly launched Baby Loss Certificate Scheme in Northern Ireland, Lisa’s current experience of antenatal care for her and Baby Barr and how a recent news story from the world cup sparked global conversations around the role of fathers. They also consider why a photograph of female rugby players breastfeeding their babies generated widespread discussion online. Read Anna’s article: www.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-is-motherhood-unappealing-to-so-many-young-women-today Baby Loss Certificate Scheme for Northern Ireland: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/baby-loss-certificate-scheme-northern-ireland Let’s continue the conversation, send your questions and comments to stand@bothlives.co.uk Find out more about the work of Both Lives and sign up to our free monthly newsletter: www.bothlives.co.uk Facebook & X: @BothLivesInstagram: @BothLivesUK
May 28, 2026
S2E7 - Adoption and fatherhood: A conversation with Brian Harvey
This week, Dawn is joined by Brian Harvey, a businessman from Northern Ireland. Brian shares his adoption story and together they explore the crucial role that fathers can play in supporting both lives in pregnancy, pre and post birth. Also in this episode, Dawn and Lisa discuss the just released Scotland abortion statistics for 2025. They then reflect on a listener comment and a recent conversation with someone who encountered the phrase ‘both lives matter’ for the first time. Lost boys report: https://www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CSJ-The_Lost_Boys.pdf Scotland abortion statistics 2025: https://publichealthscotland.scot/publications/termination-of-pregnancy-statistics/termination-of-pregnancy-statistics-year-ending-december-2025/ God Unborn – Joseph said yes: https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/both-lives/god-unborn/god-unborn-joseph-said-yes Faith and fatherhood in my blended family: https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/faith-and-fatherhood-in-my-blended-family Let’s continue the conversation, send your questions and comments to stand@bothlives.co.uk Find out more about the work of Both Lives and sign up to our free monthly newsletter: www.bothlives.co.uk Facebook & X: @BothLivesInstagram: @BothLivesUK
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- What is Both Lives Podcast?
<p>Welcome to the Both Lives Podcast – where we believe both women and their unborn children matter in every pregnancy.</p> <p>Through honest and compassionate conversations, we explore fertility, pregnancy, birth, parenting, and the big questions around abortion. Guests from medicine, law, frontline services, and theology bring fresh insight as we look past pro-life vs. pro-choice debates toward a more hopeful, human-centred story.</p> <p>At the heart of every episode is a belief in the God-given dignity of all life, and a desire to create a better future for women and children before and after birth.</p> <p>Find out more about Both Lives: bothlives.co.uk</p> <p><br />A podcast from the Evangelical Alliance.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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