Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Cultural Update: Single Dads by Choice; Abortion Pills at Costco; Americans dying more often
Aug 22, 2025
Rick Langer, a professor and expert in ethics, joins the discussion on the rise of single men choosing fatherhood outside of marriage. They delve into how this trend impacts children's emotional well-being and the implications for traditional family structures. The podcast also covers Costco’s decision not to sell abortion pills, sparking debate about business ethics and public health. Additionally, the hosts tackle the growing mortality rates in younger generations and share insights on parenting, effective communication, and the role of AI in cultivating critical thinking.
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Men Choosing Fatherhood By Design
- A new cohort of "single dads by choice" is emerging, driven by a search for meaning and enabled by reproductive technology.
- Rick Langer and Sean McDowell warn this trend reshapes family norms and raises questions about what’s best for children.
Technology Substitutes For Social Bonds
- Technological fixes let individuals meet deep human needs but can produce unintended social costs like family breakdown.
- Rick Langer calls this a modern individualism problem where technology substitutes for natural human relationships.
Adult Preferences Versus Child Welfare
- Sean emphasizes that adult desires often drive reproductive choices, not children's best interests.
- He warns intentionally creating motherless homes risks burdening children with adults' quest for meaning.
