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The Radiant Mission Podcast | Episode 8
Host: Rebecca Twomey @theradiantmission
Guest: Michael Twomey

Thank you for listening to The Radiant Mission podcast! We are on a mission to encourage and inspire you on your walk with Christ and as you journey through life. 

In Episode 08, we discuss spiritual birth and how birth is an opportunity to learn about our Creator, come together as a couple, and more.

NOTE: possible trigger warning as we will discuss c-sections, birth trauma, and medical procedures.

In This Episode on Spiritual Birth: From C-Section to Trusting the Lord During Our Home Birth with Special Guest, Michael Twomey:

• Context for This Episode
  • While the topic is birth, the concepts we discuss about spiritual warfare, marriage, and trusting the Lord apply beyond birth as an event
  • During pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, it is important for fathers to participate. It will bring the relationship closer.
• Medical Backstory
  • Copper Toxicity from Copper IUD—discovered Taking Charge of Your Fertility and the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM)
  • Had morning sickness—taking B6 and B12 helped tremendously
  • Didn’t know what I didn’t know about birth. Didn’t know I could “shop” for a better or more aligned OB
  • Rhogam caused severe allergic reaction: caused severe itching during pregnancy then had an anaphylactic reaction after second dose
  • Seek the Lord to guide us to the right resources for healing when we experience issues and to teach us about our bodies
  • Explore and learn about how our bodies work and what natural foods and herbs can help to heal us
  • Do not let your dog lick peppermint!
  • Became impatient to have my first—tried old wives’ tales to encourage labor.
    • Lesson: the baby will come when the baby will come, attempting to force your hand in the Lord’s work might come at a cost
    • There is no “natural” induction, it’s not natural when the baby and your body did not make the decision to begin the birthing process
  • Learn about birth before you’re in your birthing time
  • Dependency on the medical system vs. learning about birth from our Creator

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Bible Verses Mentioned:

Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” 

Matthew 6:14-15

“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”

Resources Mentioned:

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