278 | The Secret Shame of a Second Trimester Abortion and How God Brings Redemption | Special Guest, Crystal Allen

What happens when God redeems every part of your story—even the chapters marked by shame, regret, and loss? In this powerful and hope-filled episode, I sit down with Crystal Allen—a Christian entrepreneur, wife, mom of three, and grandmother of seven—who bravely shares her journey of faith, failure, forgiveness, and healing after abortion. Crystal opens up about her life as a business owner alongside her family, running a home renovation company together for the past three years. But beneath the success story is a deeper testimony—one marked by growing up in a strict religious environment, seasons of rebellion, a difficult early marriage, and a decision that would later weigh heavily on her heart. Crystal vulnerably shares her experience with abortion, the regret that followed, and how God gently led her through post-abortion healing. Through faith, surrender, and forgiveness, she discovered that her story was not beyond redemption. This conversation is filled with hope for any woman carrying guilt, shame, or fear after abortion—and for anyone wondering, “Does God really forgive me?”   Connect with Crystal: Instagram: @thrifty_cab YouTube: The Thrifty Cab Facebook: The Thrifty Cab   ✨ Ready to begin your healing journey? Schedule an Abortion Recovery Breakthrough Call with me—we’ll talk through where you’re feeling stuck and what it could look like to finally start moving forward with God. 👉 brittanypoppe.com/coaching   ✨ Join the Monthly Membership Want exclusive content, bonus teachings, behind-the-scenes access, and a private, off-social-media community of women healing from abortion? Become a monthly partner through my BRAND NEW membership! Your support helps keep the podcast running — and gives you access to deeper encouragement, devos, and community connection. Join here: https://buymeacoffee.com/brittanypoppe/membership   📖 Need a safe place to start? Download my Permission to Grieve Devotional—a free guide to help you process your pain through God’s truth. 👉 brittanypoppe.com/freebie   🤍 Looking for safe, faith-based community? Come join us inside the Abortion Recovery for Christian Women Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you with open arms. 👉 facebook.com/groups/abortionrecoveryforchristianwomen   💌 Want weekly encouragement and healing tips straight to your inbox? Sign up for the newsletter and get hope & peace sent to you every week. 👉 brittanypoppe.com/newsletter