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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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.
Meeting and Leaving Academia
- Nadya and her husband, Daniel K. Williams, met when he was on the committee that hired her at the University of West Georgia.
- They later left their secular university jobs due to an increasingly hostile environment for Christians.
Christianity's Challenge to Ancient Values
- Ancient cultures ranked people's value based on their contribution to the state, especially in war.
- Christianity challenged this by asserting the inherent worth of all individuals, especially the weak.
