S10 E4—Do you ever wonder what your life would look like if you had made different decisions a long time ago? Author Karen Swallow Prior joins Amy Julia Becker for a conversation about regret, human limitations, and her experience of not having children. Together, they explore what it means to face the losses of the past while remaining open to the unexpected opportunities and possibilities that can emerge alongside them.
00:00 Introduction to Personal Narratives 04:22 Navigating Infertility and Ethical Dilemmas 07:10 The Role of Faith and Community in Decision-Making 11:01 Control, Risk, and Reproductive Technologies 17:30 The Intersection of Calling and Life Choices 20:57 Navigating Regret, Limits, and Choices 25:07 Historical Context of Childlessness 29:07 Imagination and Reality in Family Dynamics 37:25 Reimagining the Good Life Without Children
Karen Swallow Prior, Ph.D. is the 2025-26 Karlson Scholar at Bethel Seminary. She is a popular writer and speaker, a contributing writer for The Dispatch, and a columnist for Religion News Service. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Vox, The Washington Post, Christianity Today, and many other places. Her most recent book is You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good, and Beautiful(Brazos 2025).
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