Dr. Willie Parker Is The Only Black, Christian Abortion Doctor Who Insists That Women Matter & Demands That We Treat Them Like They Do - TEAM FAVORITE

Imagine being an doctor who identifies as a Christian, but also feels called to provide care to women seeking abortions? OB/GYN, and reproductive justice advocate, Dr. Willie Parker, was on his way to work when the decision to overturn Roe V Wade was announced, making it impossible for him to perform an abortion on the patient he was scheduled to see. So what would you do if the law of the land changed on a dime and you were no longer able to perform procedures in many of the states where you were licensed to practice? Would you figure that you’d done everything that you could, and consider changing your specialty? Or would you re-up your commitment to reproductive justice advocacy, insisting that every woman be treated like she matters. More From Dr. Willie Parker: Visit: www.drwillieparker.com Read: Life's Work: A Moral Argument for Choice Finding Dr. Willie Parker: Facebook & Twitter: @DrWillieParker Episode chosen by Veronica Daniel, Social Media Intern: Veronica is (was) the social media intern with a special emphasis on our Twitter and Facebook groups. She currently has her hands full as a journalist, story producer for an upcoming podcast, and full-time student. In her free time, Veronica loves to cook, read, write, and spend time with her family and friends. Finding Veronica Daniel: Email: theveronicagreen@gmail.com Instagram: @theveronicagreen Watch Laura's new TEDx Talk: Confessions From The Only One In The Room PATREON SHOUT OUTS: Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com, IG: @recoverhealbloom Check Out How To Do The Pot Thanks to Kathleen Hahn Cute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you’ll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series. Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices