What if the best a political solution can offer the unborn… is a sword? That’s the sobering insight from a familiar but often overlooked Bible story. In the newest CareCast, Roland Warren and Vince DiCaro explore what King Solomon’s famous judgment reveals about the limits of politics and the power of moral clarity when it comes to defending life.
Listen to CareCast: When Politics Splits the Baby—What Solomon Teaches About Being Truly Pro-Life
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We live in a time when the line between pulpit and podium is dangerously blurred. Many in the pro-life movement have turned to politicians, hoping for justice through legislation. But the Solomon story reminds us: political compromise often leads to spiritual failure. If you care deeply about the unborn, this episode will sharpen your perspective and strengthen your resolve.
Discover how a biblical king used both wisdom and moral leadership to resolve a life-or-death situation—and what that means for today’s pro-life advocates. This episode isn’t just a fresh take on Scripture—it’s a challenge to move from merely political action to gospel-centered conviction. You’ll come away equipped to advocate not just legally, but righteously.
3 Key Takeaways from this CareCast Episode
#1 Political Compromise Leads to Split Babies
Solomon used a political tactic—splitting the baby—to expose the truth.
We’ve seen the split baby…a 15-week ban, a 20-week ban. But justice for the vulnerable requires more than a compromise.
The takeaway? Real pro-life conviction doesn’t settle for partial wins—it speaks for life, fully and without condition.
#2 The Real Mother Chose Sacrifice
In the story, the true mother would rather give up her child than see him die. That’s the abundant life perspective: protecting the vulnerable even at great cost.
The mother in this biblical story sacrificed her hopes and dreams for her child to live. That’s the pro-life position.
True advocacy demands that we lead with sacrifice, not slogans.
#3 From the Podium to the Pulpit
Solomon didn’t stay in the political lane. He stepped into a moral one, acting as a prophet and priest.
When you need justice and mercy, the podium won’t lead you there. But the pulpit can.
We must reclaim the pulpit’s voice—not just in church, but in every conversation about life and truth.
Want to go deeper?
Read 1 Kings 3:16–28. Then listen to the full CareCast episode to understand how Solomon’s story reshapes the way we fight for life—starting with a shift in perspective.