Gospelbound

Why Our Children Don't Want to Be Parents

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Apr 1, 2025
Nadya Williams, a scholar and author of 'Mothers, Children and the Body Politic,' explores her fascinating journey from a secular Jewish upbringing in Russia to embracing Christianity. She highlights how societal views on motherhood have shifted, often viewing it as a burden rather than a blessing. The conversation reveals the implications of these changing attitudes on family dynamics, and the need for Christians to reclaim the dignity of human life. Williams emphasizes the importance of community support in fostering a positive view of parenting.
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ANECDOTE

A Child's Simple Dream

  • Nadya Williams's son loved Richard Scarry's book What Do People Do All Day?
  • He wanted to grow up to be a dad like his own, a sweet but uncommon aspiration today.
INSIGHT

The Population Bomb's Misfire

  • Paul Ehrlich's 1968 book, The Population Bomb, fueled panic about overpopulation.
  • Ironically, 50 years later, we face the opposite problem: a global fertility collapse.
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Nadya Williams's Journey to Faith

  • Nadya Williams grew up in a secular Jewish home in Russia, then immigrated to Israel and later the US.
  • A personal crisis at age 30 led her to Christianity after reading the Gospels.
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