Spark Faith Podcast Faith + functional medicine for Christian women to heal body, mind, and spirit.

Lead With Love...Abortion: Too Important not to go LIVE...

Listen Later

Leading with love…regardless of where you fall on this issue, judgement of the other view is tearing our beautiful country apart. And acts of violence, to repay violence with violence, doesn’t solve anything.  

  • Women are shamed on both sides. The unwed woman who keeps her baby is judged just as harshly as the one who didn’t. There is pain and shame on both sides. More fear and hate directed to either side doesn’t change that, and feeds the shame.  Neither woman feels supported or loved, as all humans deserve, particularly in such a difficult, emotional and deeply personal situation. 
  • I’ve kept my story basically secret for 41 years. I was terrified. I was told a baby would ruin my life. The shame of being a teen mom, was too much.  At 17 years old, I couldn’t see any other option.  I’ve done hundreds of hours of counseling, coaching and prayer. I have grieved all of it. 
  • I’ve asked for forgiveness. That baby is in the arms of Jesus and all of my sin is pinned to the Cross of Christ. Because He loves and forgives me in spite of all my failings. I no longer carry the shame and pain of an abortion. His love and mercy are great. And His Grace is endless. For all who seek it. 
  • I was ultimately blessed with two amazing children that have done nothing but make my life full. I could not be more grateful. 
  • Find love and compassion for both sides. Get curious. Have coffee. Ask the questions. Get to know the other person as a human. Learn their story and leave the judgement at home.  
  • All sides need support. The frightened mom, the baby, the families and the guy involved.  
  • Banning abortion doesn’t stop it from happening any more than Prohibition stopped alcohol consumption.  
  • Thank you Jim Dowell for representing both sides of this issue so beautifully. You gave me the courage to tell all...I have shared Jim Dowell's song Called Little Hearts everywhere I can...
    • ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store
    Spark Faith Podcast Faith + functional medicine for Christian women to heal body, mind, and spirit.By Dr Kris Sargent
    • 5
    • 5
    • 5
    • 5
    • 5

    5

    3 ratings