When Unplanned Becomes Purpose - Interview with Roland Warren

Show notes

About This Episode Roland Warren's own story began with an unplanned pregnancy while he was a student at Princeton. Today he leads Care Net, one of the largest pregnancy care networks in America, and he has been married to that same woman for 42 years. In this conversation, Roland explains why he believes Christians should be pro-abundant life, drawing on John 10:10, and why fathers play such a crucial role in pregnancy decisions. He walks through how Mary and Joseph model faithfulness in an unplanned pregnancy and calls the church to discipleship, restoration after abortion, and living out the Great Commandment and Great Commission toward the most vulnerable.

About Roland Warren Roland Warren is the CEO of Care Net, one of the largest pregnancy care networks in America, and author of The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must Be Pro-Abundant Life. He has been married 42 years.

In This Episode An unplanned beginning — how Roland's own story shaped his ministry Pro-abundant life — why the pro-life label falls short of God's complete vision The role of fathers — why engaging dads is a key missing support Mary and Joseph — a biblical model for facing an unplanned pregnancy Restoration after abortion — how the church can offer healing The church's role — supporting vulnerable families through discipleship The Great Commandment and Great Commission — loving our nearest neighbor in the womb

Scripture Referenced John 10:10

Resources from This Episode Care Net: care-net.org Book: The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must Be Pro-Abundant Life Marriage After God Shop Full show notes and blog post

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