Forward With Purpose

The Forward With Purpose podcast explores the complexities of abortion recovery ministry, featuring hosts Linda Keener Thomas and Mindy Lefaucheur alongside guests Jill Marquis, Toni Brubaker, Cindy Harless, Sylvia Blakely, and Lovette Vassar. Together, they discuss a case in which a woman sought healing while still justifying her recent abortion, a decision driven by her attempt to escape an abusive relationship. The conversation highlights the tension between the desire for healing and the need to confront the spiritual and moral implications of abortion.

Throughout the episode, the guests share their experiences in guiding women through the recovery process, emphasizing the importance of patience and allowing each individual to come to terms with their emotions in their own time. They discuss the challenges of working with younger generations, particularly Gen Z, who often approach these issues from a perspective shaped by moral relativism and limited religious engagement. The discussion also explores the role of group dynamics, ensuring that recovery sessions remain a safe space for open and honest dialogue without allowing any one perspective to dominate.

The guests reflect on the balance between forgiveness and accountability, recognizing that while spiritual healing is available, it does not negate the consequences of one’s choices. This episode offers ministry leaders valuable insights on how to navigate evolving cultural and generational perspectives while staying rooted in biblical principles to support those seeking healing.

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We are taking time to bring some issues and concerns forward to let you know that you might get a call like this. In this session we talk about the woman who remains pro-choice after abortion healing.

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Amy talks with us about her call into serving men in abortion recovery looking at both the similarities and differences.

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Deeper Still retreats and what sets them apart.

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Rebecca Cary with Hands of Justice shares her story of surviving sex trafficking and the organization she founded to help other Overcomer's live productive lives after coming out of being trafficked. We talk with Jenny and Rebecca about abortion healing, good language to use with these ladies in their abortion recovery, and how to navigate the portions of our studies that deal with personal responsibility and denial. You may contact Jenny Foster at [email protected]. To learn more about Hands of Justice please reach out to the new director Dawn Candy at [email protected]. To connect with Rebeca Cary email [email protected].

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Bob talks about abortion recovery and men, the value of the church being in abortion recovery ministry work, and the differences and similarities of men's healing compared to women's healing.

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Kerry joins us to talk about care-fronting in ministry, how it looks, how to be prepared, how to respond if we are not received well. This is a personal conversation as Kerry recently confronted Mindy and they decided to bring the result of their conversation to share with you. You can contact Mindy at [email protected]

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Victoria shares with us about doing men's retreat and doing couple's retreats. What is different and what is the same. Contact Victoria at [email protected]. Contact Mindy at [email protected].

Jill and Lovette tell us more about the Forgiven and Set Free online training course they have developed. We also talk about what church engagement with Carenet looks like and how it's impacting our communities for life. We also introduce the topic of engaging the black church. If you would like to contact Jill or Lovette you may do so at: [email protected] or [email protected].

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Wendy joins us to discuss Transforming Your Story, the abortion recovery book she wrote. She helps us learn more about the value of the book, how it is unique among some of the other studies, and takes us into some of the activities for the participants and how that aids in their healing. You can contact at [email protected]. She offers training for this study by virtual or in-person. Contact her for more details. You an also visit www.transformingyourstory.org. Contact Mindy at [email protected]..