In Each Other’s Company: The Benefits of Being In Person (SE #128)
This episode is part one of a two part series! Featuring Jenna, David Robison of Social Lights and Rebecca Leland, the two coolest Christian community builders in the Chicagoland area, the conversation ranges from the science of body language to health benefits of in person community to forgiveness and pushing out of your comfort zone to find community.
Resources
Podcast Article: A Three Stranded Cord | Social Lights
Article: The Friendship Fix | bekindpeopleproject.org
Study: The Neural Systems of Forgiveness | national library of medicine
Article: Physical Support & Threats | national library of medicine
Study: Risks of Social Isolation
Book: Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community | Robert D. Putnam
Can Trump Fix the Birthrate? (SE #127)
Can Trump Fix the Birthrate? The Trump Administration is currently brainstorming three policy ideas regarding the declining birthrate that America is facing. In this episode, we go through each policy, evaluate them from a biblical perspective, and decide whether or not they will be able to fix America’s declining birthrate.
Resources
Report: The Demographic Outlook | Congressional Budget Office
Study: Women’s Knowledge of Their Cycle | National Library of Medicine
Article: Trump Looking to Create Baby Boom | Washington Stand
Why Assisted Suicide is Not Death With Dignity (SE #125)
In March of 2023, Eliana, Kenna Rose, Alyssa and Jenna investigated the topic of legalizing euthanasia, why it was morally and ethically wrong, etc. The reason we are reposting it in 2025 is because Illinois is on the cusp of making assisted suicide legal.
Senate Bill 9 can be called for a vote any day on the State Senate floor, and if passed, will allow doctors to prescribe lethal drugs for a patient to end their own life. The sponsor of this legislation, State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora), is only a few votes away from passing it. If you live in Illinois, after listening to this episode, call your state Senator and ask them to vote no to Senate Bill 9.
Resources
Podcast Episode: Hospice & Senate Bill 9 | Spotlight
Podcast Episode: Dr. Stephen Smart on Euthanasia | Spotlight
Podcast Episode: Dr. Benjamin German on Assisted Suicide | Spotlight
Article: 5 Reasons to Oppose Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide | EPC
Article: History of Euthanasia | National Library of Medicine
Article: Arguments for and Against Assisted Suicide | Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine
Article: Drug Cocktails for Euthanasia |USA Today
Article: No Such Thing As Painless Death | Journal of Law & The Biosciences
Article: The Push for Assisted Suicide | Illinois Family Institute
Gen Z is Shifting the Tide of Culture: A Worldview Presentation (SE #124)
Self Evident’s own Kenna Rose presents an encouraging report on Generation Z at the Illinois Family Institute worldview conference, which was held at Belmont Bible Church in Downers Grove.
Having ‘Two Moms’ is Damaging to Children (SE #123)
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders just signed HB1669 (Keep Kids First Act) into law. In this episode, Alyssa dives into why the passage of this law is a win not just for Christians, but for society.
Resources
All for Kids: A Father’s Impact on Child Development | Article
Self Evident: Intentionally Robbing Kids of a Father is Wrong | Video
Department of Education is Gone, What Does That Mean? (SE #122)
The Department of Education is moving towards being dismantled. What does this mean?
This episode dives into this question and more with Alyssa, Kenna Rose, and Jenna!
Should Kids Take Risks? (SE #121)
Should children be allowed to take reasonable risks? Like going into a grocery store by themselves or attending a sleepover? In this episode, Alyssa gives her “new mom” take on this hot topic in the conservative mom circle.
Everylife, Encouragement, & Evaluating Your Life | Guest: Sarah Gabel Seifert (SE #120)
Self Evident is thrilled to publish our conversation with Sarah Gabel Seifert, Founder and President of Everylife Company–the only pro-life diaper company to exist. This conversation navigates how Sarah saw a need and filled it, honoring the little lives who wear diapers by providing toxin free products and praying and promoting a culture of life through public campaigns. The most recent endeavor of Everylife has been to pray for more babies along with prominent prayer partners across the U.S.
Sarah also has an exhortation to the listener who is still in their season of singleness: evaluate your life. Do you want to become a spouse and a parent? Then make choices now that will lead to your dream becoming a reality! We hope this conversation is a blessing to those who hear!
Abortion is Never ‘Safe’ (SE #119)
A botched abortion, committed by Illinois abortionist, Dr. Keith Reisinger-Kindle, once again highlights the inhumane practice of abortion. Alyssa dives into the circumstances surrounding this botched abortion and gives a response to the idea that abortions should be “safe.”
Resources:
Rep. Brad Halbrook: Safe, Legal & Rare – The Crisis Exposed | Video
Botched Late Term ABortion Spurs Lawsuit in Blue State Court | Article
MAHA, Mommas, & Christian Gratitude for Food (SE #118)
Self Evident is talking seed oils, coffee consumption & the Spiritual power of food & a nap. Our newest guest host, the elegant Elizabeth Fiedler, talks about how the MAHA movement is focusing on determining the root causes of autism and childhood diseases through nutrition, and how as Christians, we are called to keep our bodies healthy through food, hydration and rest.
Alyssa & Elizabeth are both expecting their first babies, and keep Jenna in constant awe as they present their independent study of the right caffeine intake, how (the fruit) dates are bad until they’re good while pregnant, and much more.
The conversation pivots when the importance of health when you are “young and nothing can stop you” is touched on, which moves then to how food cannot become an idol in our lives. Yes, avoid seed oils when you can, but the purpose of meals is to gather at a table with the people in your life, not to obesses about calorie count. We hope you are blessed by this discussion!
Resources
NIH: Moderate Daily Caffeine Intake During Pregnancy May Lead to Smaller Birth Size | Study
NCBI: The Importance of the Ratio of Omega 6/Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids | Study
Cleveland Clinic: Are Seed Oils Bad for You? | Article
CDC: Data Statistics on Autism Spectrum Disorder
White House: Establising the President’s MAHA Commission | Presidential Action
