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Jesse Ridgway, Down Syndrome & The Ethics of Life, Abortion, and Influence

In this episode of The Caffeinated Christian Podcast, Pastor Mike and Ryan respond to the viral controversy surrounding YouTuber Jesse Ridgway and his public statement about terminating a pregnancy after a Down syndrome diagnosis.

But this conversation goes far beyond internet drama.

It raises deeper questions about the value of human life, disability, suffering, convenience, and what it actually means to be made in the image of God.

Is this a case of tragic personal decision-making—or a reflection of a deeper cultural shift in how we define worth?

Ryan and Mike wrestle through:

The ethics of…

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