Truth Unites

Abortion in the Early Church: The Surprising Witness We Need Today

30 min·January 12, 2026
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About this Episode

Gavin Ortlund explores the early church’s clear yet nuanced opposition to abortion and shows how its emphasis on human dignity and neighbor love can challenge Christians today toward a truly consistent pro-life ethic.


Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth.


Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.


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