We hear the word “abortion” in this world all the time. Sadly, the culture has sanitized it—tried to make it more palatable by calling it a “procedure” and a simple “choice.” We don’t like to talk about we’re actually doing. That would be too hard.

But the real life consequences of abortion are devastating: deadly for the baby, and more often than we like to admit, a lifetime of regret and pain for the mother. When did it become okay for mothers to choose to end the lives of their babies?

Almost a year ago, I was approached by a wonderful woman (a friend of mine) who felt moved to share what abortion is really like—because just one year after Roe v. Wade, she made the decision to have a second trimester abortion. You’ll hear the whole story this week on the podcast.

I will caution you—this series is difficult to listen to—but we must listen. I’m so proud of my friend Pam for speaking out about the very real cost of abortion and the pain it inflicts on the women who chose to do it. She is the real deal.

There were some tears shed this week on the podcast. And I will never be the same. Listen in and pray. Listen and share. If this podcast keeps even one woman from choosing abortion, it will have been worth it.

Part 1

Romans 8:1 “Therefore, no condemnation now exists for those in Christ Jesus…”

Psalm 56:8 “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle.  You have recorded each one in your book.”

{this blog uses affiliate links}

Are you or do you know someone who is considering an abortion and needs help?

Save the Storks – Another way you can make a difference is by supporting Save the Storks.  Save the Storks partners with pregnancy resource centers all over the nation to provide them with powerful tools and training so they can more effectively reach and serve abortion-minded expectant mothers.

Together we empower these mothers to choose life for their unborn babies.

We accomplish our mission by making the highest-quality and most beautiful mobile medical vehicles available. These Stork Buses allow our affiliates to go where abortion-vulnerable women are likely to be, such as in front of abortion clinics and on university campuses.

Stork Buses allow our affiliates to go to women who need their services, rather than expecting those women to come to them.

Our society has sanitized abortion and minimizes it to just a procedure, never considering the heartbreak that follows for the woman who makes this choice - heartache that lasts a lifetime. But there can be healing, and my friend Pam has been brave enough to come share her story with us in this three part series. It's a hard road, but one we need to be talking about. Please join me.

We hear the word “abortion” in this world all the time. Sadly, the culture has sanitized it—tried to make it more palatable by calling it a “procedure” and a simple “choice.” We don’t like to talk about we’re actually doing. That would be too hard.

But the real life consequences of abortion are devastating: deadly for the baby, and more often than we like to admit, a lifetime of regret and pain for the mother. When did it become okay for mothers to choose to end the lives of their babies?

Almost a year ago, I was approached by a wonderful woman (a friend of mine) who felt moved to share what abortion is really like—because just one year after Roe v. Wade, she made the decision to have a second trimester abortion. You’ll hear the whole story this week on the podcast.

I will caution you—this series is difficult to listen to—but we must listen. I’m so proud of my friend Pam for speaking out about the very real cost of abortion and the pain it inflicts on the women who chose to do it. She is the real deal.

There were some tears shed this week on the podcast. And I will never be the same. Listen in and pray. Listen and share. If this podcast keeps even one woman from choosing abortion, it will have been worth it.

Romans 8:1 “Therefore, no condemnation now exists for those in Christ Jesus…”

{this blog uses affiliate links}

Are you or do you know someone who is considering an abortion and needs help?

Save the Storks – Another way you can make a difference is by supporting Save the Storks.  Save the Storks partners with pregnancy resource centers all over the nation to provide them with powerful tools and training so they can more effectively reach and serve abortion-minded expectant mothers.

Together we empower these mothers to choose life for their unborn babies.

We accomplish our mission by making the highest-quality and most beautiful mobile medical vehicles available. These Stork Buses allow our affiliates to go where abortion-vulnerable women are likely to be, such as in front of abortion clinics and on university campuses.

Stork Buses allow our affiliates to go to women who need their services, rather than expecting those women to come to them.

It's often a hard call to make, especially when peer pressure creeps in, but there are some instances in which it is wise to shelter your children. Today I'm joined by a Christian Marriage and Family Therapist who is going to talk to us specifically about one of those situations.

It’s often a hard call to make, especially when peer pressure creeps in, but there are some instances in which it is wise to shelter your children.  Today I’m joined by a Christian Marriage and Family Therapist who is going to talk to us about one of those situations.

A Little About Our Guest

Linda Mabe is a wife, homeschooling mom, and a worship leader/singer/songwriter. She also has worked for more than 15 years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for a small private practice in Morristown, TN. She loves laughter and coffee but maybe not in that order.

A “sister podcast” about media:

Does it really matter what my kids watch on tv?

 

About Dove Channel

Check out the Wide Selection for Your Family Here!

Dove Channel was developed in response to caring consumers like you, who want to make informed choices when selecting entertainment. New streaming technologies make it challenging to locate films that do not offend your sensitivities or violate your values.

Use code: HEIDISTJOHN for $24.99 annual cost (renewable at that cost!)

Dove Channel provides a safe walled-garden with hundreds of movies and TV Series that reflect the time-honored standards of The Dove Foundation , known for its trusted Faith & Family Dove Seals of Approval. As a member, you can take advantage of our unique Customization Tool which gives you complete control by selecting the type of entertainment that exactly fits your tastes and personal preferences.

We have an ever-increasing selection of high quality, family friendly movies, children’s programs, documentaries, and TV series.

Sponsored post, but remember, I only recommend what I really believe in and use at my own house! Dove is a favorite.

We are certainly a media driven society. Whether it's tv, computers or ipods, our kids are surrounded by a barrage of content. But does it *really* matter what they watch? If we watch it together and talk through what they see or we're going to church and teaching them a lot about the Bible, is that enough? What about what all their friends are watching? Let's talk about it today.

We are certainly a media driven society. Whether it’s tv, computers or ipods, our kids are surrounded by a barrage of content. But does it *really* matter what they watch? If we watch it together and talk through what they see or we’re going to church and teaching them a lot about the Bible, is that enough? What about what all their friends are watching? Let’s talk about it today.

Scriptures

Proverbs 22:6

1 Thessalonians 5:21

Philippians 4:8

Media Discernment for Teens Article

About Dove Channel

Check out the Wide Selection for Your Family Here!

Dove Channel was developed in response to caring consumers like you, who want to make informed choices when selecting entertainment. New streaming technologies make it challenging to locate films that do not offend your sensitivities or violate your values.

Use code: HEIDISTJOHN for $24.99 annual cost (renewable at that cost!)

Dove Channel provides a safe walled-garden with hundreds of movies and TV Series that reflect the time-honored standards of The Dove Foundation , known for its trusted Faith & Family Dove Seals of Approval. As a member, you can take advantage of our unique Customization Tool which gives you complete control by selecting the type of entertainment that exactly fits your tastes and personal preferences.

We have an ever-increasing selection of high quality, family friendly movies, children’s programs, documentaries, and TV series.

Sponsored post, but remember, I only recommend what I really believe in and use at my own house! Dove is a favorite.

Sign up to lead a Bible Study group by emailing [email protected]! There is a long list of circumstances during motherhood that … Continue reading Moms Need Other Moms →

Sign up to lead a Bible Study group by emailing [email protected]!

There is a long list of circumstances during motherhood that naturally isolate us or cause us to isolate ourselves – health problems, busyness with babies and toddlers or teens, food allergies, marriage or financial stress… The reality is that isolation can make those problems even worse, because we end up bearing the weight of them alone. But our Creator didn’t intend for us to do this life alone. We’re talking today about moms needing other moms. What do you think? Are you in a community of women who support each other?

More Like this from The Busy Mom

Moms United: 14 Things We All Have in Common

A Friendship that Lasts

Resources

Women are Scary: The Totally Awkward Adventure of Finding Mom Friends – Let’s see…this is the part where I convince you that you need this book. This book will massage your feet. This book will bring you a fuzzy blanket at the end of a long day of parenting your tiny little insanazoids. I promise to make you snort laugh at least once. After reading this book, you’ll rock jazz hands, be able to sing on-key, and never, ever have to fold laundry again.

Okay, they told me I’m actually supposed to tell you a little about the book. Um, right. Look. Here’s the thing. Too many of us women are frazzled and lonely, isolated in our minivans while schlepping bags, strollers, and munchkins to and fro across town. It doesn’t have to be this way.

In this guide to “momlationships,” I use a dating analogy to take us “around the bases” to our home-run friendships, the ones that last a lifetime, not just a soccer season. This is our journey to each other, to finding our people and being other people’s people, to learning how to bless each other and not destroy each other.

It’s sometimes scary. And always awkward. Let’s have some fun.

Heart Sisters: Be the Friend You Want to Have – Friendships with other women are as important to our mental, physical, and spiritual health as rest, exercise, and prayer. We don’t just want friends—we need friends. Yet sometimes they can be as difficult as singing a song without the lyrics.

If you’ve ever been hurt by a friend, struggled to balance friendship with everyday life, or seen a friendship end too early, Heart Sisters will help you:

– Overcome your fear of being hurt by other women,

– Practically examine issues so you can work your way through conflicts,

– Recognize when it’s time to establish healthy—and holy—boundaries,

– Get right with God so you can get right with others, and

– Discover the secret to authentic friendships.

With discussion questions and real-life examples, Heart Sisters will help you be the friend you want to have.

Are you hurting? Do you know you're not alone? The world has plenty of help to offer, but it isn't a lasting solution - and it's often a horrible "solution." Please join me today as I talk about "aid in suffering" and the help the Lord offers instead.