{"podcast":{"title":"Goodbye Guilt & Shame","slug":"goodbye-guilt-shame-7044986","podcast_index_feed_id":7044986,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/goodbye-guilt-shame/","website_url":"https://goodbye-guilt-shame.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/df3f10f4-617a-4faf-9eed-2f06fc6bec9e/Q8OdpBOr31ObnpIbKbY1upND.png","author":"Ashley Vanderpool & Jess Layne - Restored Nation","episode_count":31,"summary":"Welcome to Goodbye Guilt & Shame, the podcast that offers a beacon of hope for those navigating the complex emotions of guilt and shame. Each week, hosts Ashley and Jess engage in powerful, interview-style conversations with individuals who have triumphed over their past traumas. Through authentic stories of healing and resilience, they provide listeners with the tools and resources necessary to embark on their own journeys toward emotional freedom. Our mission is to foster a safe and supportive community where everyone—from youth to elders—can find inspiration and guidance. Join us as we explore meaningful testimonies, share practical resources—including support groups, books, and Bible studies—and empower each other to break free from negative life cycles. Tune in every Wednesday for real stories of hope and healing, and discover how today can—and will—be better than yesterday. Together, we can move toward a brighter future.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T16:19:22.897230+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/goodbye-guilt-shame-7044986"},"episode":{"title":"No More Whispering: Abortion & Church Culture","slug":"no-more-whispering-abortion-church-culture","published_at":"2026-04-01T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/goodbye-guilt-shame-7044986/no-more-whispering-abortion-church-culture","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/goodbye-guilt-shame-7044986","url":"https://goodbye-guilt-shame.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6adb382b-4d3c-4bfc-97e5-9221ec39f33f.mp3","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","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1555,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/goodbye-guilt-shame-7044986/episodes/no-more-whispering-abortion-church-culture/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/goodbye-guilt-shame-7044986/no-more-whispering-abortion-church-culture.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}