Should Christians Use Contraception? | Our Honest Take | EP26

The Balanced Believers's Podcast

In this episode, we’re diving into Christian views on contraception and asking big questions like: Is contraception a sin in Christianity? We explore the Biblical perspective on birth control, looking at what Scripture says (and doesn’t say), as well as how Christians have historically approached the topic.
We’ve had honest conversations with married and unmarried friends, reflecting on Christian marriage and family planning, how couples decide whether or not to use contraception, and why it’s such a personal, faith-based choice. We also talk about contraception and women’s health in Christianity, and how health, compassion, and biblical values all play a role. Whether you’re wrestling with these questions yourself or just curious, this episode shares both sides and our own perspective at the end.
Articles - Hey guys 👋 If the topic of contraception has interested you, we would recommend reading the two articles below. This article from The Gospel Coalition examines the concerns surrounding contraception and the church, particularly the potential abortifacient effects of IUDs (specifically section 7.1). It explains that while IUDs primarily work by preventing fertilisation, there is concern that if ovulation occurs and fertilisation happens, the IUD might make it difficult for the fertilised egg to implant in the uterus, potentially leading to early abortion. This topic has sparked significant debate within the church, especially regarding the ethical and theological implications of IUDs. The article provides a deeper understanding of these concerns, helping readers navigate the moral complexities of contraception from a biblical and pastoral perspective. For those who want to get straight to it, you can find it in section 7.1. of the first article. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/contraception-and-the-church-making-sense-of-the-debate-and-some-pastoral-advice/
For more on birth control and its ethical considerations, check out this additional article: https://www.gotquestions.org/birth-control.html
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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Support for Contraception to Prevent Hardship in the Family (00:04:23)

3. Contraception as an Act of Compassion? (00:11:09)

4. Is Contraception Forbidden in Scripture? (00:11:50)

5. Marriage Isn’t Only for Procreation (00:15:02)

6. Some See Contraception as Prevention, Not Harm (00:18:03)

7. Rejecting Contraceptives That May Harm Life (00:19:58)

8. Some Reject Contraception to Honour God’s Sovereignty (00:25:25)

9. Christians Who Reject Contraception Should Support Families (00:32:52)

10. Children Are Gifts, Not Burdens (00:37:31)

11. Onan’s Story: The Biblical Case Against Contraception (00:41:13)

12. Early Church History’s Opposition to Contraception (00:48:58)

13. Kaylah’s Perspective on this Matter (00:51:56)

14. Chris’s Perspective on this Matter (00:54:41)