Daily Archives: September 14, 2025

White Paper: Induced Ovulation in the Animal World and the Question of Consent

Posted on September 14, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract Induced ovulation is a reproductive strategy found across diverse animal taxa, in which ovulation is not spontaneous but triggered by mating or other external cues. This paper explores the biological mechanisms and evolutionary logic of induced ovulation, compares it … Continue reading →

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From Persecutor to Apostle — The Historical and Theological Significance of Paul’s Conversion

Posted on September 14, 2025 by nathanalbright

[Note:  This is the prepared text for a sermon delivered to the The Dalles congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, September 13, 2025.] Introduction: Remembering What We Wish to Forget Most of us carry memories we would … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Wounds of Family Criticism: Unseen Harms and Unacknowledged Pain

Posted on September 14, 2025 by nathanalbright

Here is a full draft of the requested white paper: Abstract Family life is meant to provide belonging, safety, and unconditional acceptance. Yet within families, criticism often becomes a recurring wound. Unlike constructive feedback offered with care and clarity, family … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Launching Into Adult Life in 2025: Why It’s Harder (and Where It Isn’t)

Posted on September 14, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary Young adults in the United States face the most challenging conditions for independent household formation since the mid-1990s, driven by historically poor housing affordability, high child-care and health costs, and large education debts. Evidence shows: homebuying has fallen … Continue reading →

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