Episode
No More Whispering: Abortion & Church Culture
- Podcast
- Goodbye Guilt & Shame
- Published
- Apr 1, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1555
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Summary
We’re beginning a brand new mini-series: No More Whispering: Abortion and Church Culture. In this opening episode, Jess and Autumn set the foundation for a conversation the Church can no longer avoid. This isn’t political. It’s pastoral. If abortion has been reduced to silence, stigma, or a single Sunday message, we believe it’s time for something better. Because abortion isn’t just an issue—it’s part of real people’s stories. And many of those people are sitting in our churches every week. Together, we explore: What “sanctity of life” really means (beyond a phrase) Why silence in the Church is more harmful than we think What it looks like to create a culture where people feel safe to be honest And how we begin building churches marked by both truth and compassion If abortion is part of your story—you are not alone, and you are not beyond healing. restorednation.org has resources to help you or can find some in your area. Practical “Church Culture” Ingredients These are tangible ways churches can begin shifting culture: • Celebrate Pregnancy Publicly Example: Baby shower tables for every pregnant woman Removes shame and replaces it with support • Partner with Pregnancy Resource Centers Know your local resources Actively support and engage with them • Name Abortion + Offer Healing Pathways Put resources on your website Normalize that healing is available You don’t have to run the program—just make access clear Call to Action Share this episode with a friend or small group Start a conversation in your church Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the next episode Leave a review to help more people find this conversation