In this thought-provoking episode, Katy and Jenn explore the growing bipartisan recognition that fatherhood matters and how the absence of dads affects generations of boys. They discuss the cultural shift highlighted by sociologists and unpack what makes fathers unique and irreplaceable in a child’s development.
Next, they reflect on the ten-year anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges with Andrew Walker's latest article for The Gospel Coalition and consider how the Supreme Court’s redefinition of marriage has impacted children’s rights.
Next they take a closer look at a new development in biotechnology. A new tech company has released an online dashboard that ranks embryos based on the likelihood of nearly 900 genetic traits and conditions, including mental health risks, BMI, and IQ. This gives parents the option to discard embryos that do not meet their preferred profile. Katy and Jenn raise urgent ethical questions about the growing trend of treating children as customizable products.
