Church Hurt & Choosing Life w/ John Myers :: Ep 283 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast

John Myers of Alliance Family Services joins Jim to talk candidly about faith, church hurt, and the hard conversations around abortion and real-world ministry.They dive into John’s journey from missionary kid to youth pastor to working with Alliance Women’s Clinic, why honesty and trust matter more than polished church branding, and how men must step up in the pro‑life conversation. Jim shares deeply personal stories about grief, divine nudges, and what it really means to hear from God in everyday life.If you or someone you know is facing an unplanned pregnancy, or wrestling with doubts about church, faith, or the pro‑life movement, this conversation is raw, honest, and full of hope.Timed highlights: 1:42 Football, rugby, and late‑night baby cardio7:36 Ice cream, Ninja Creami, and nutrition struggles at 5010:48 Eggnog, alcohol, and learning moderation12:21 John’s missionary‑kid upbringing and moving all over the world15:11 Church hurt, trusting pastors, and putting faith in Jesus instead of people19:04 Jim’s journey into apologetics and the case for Christ25:05 Prophecies, Bible credibility, and why the details matter31:26 Meeting his British wife, moving to England, and life in ministry47:14 Leaving a church staff role over leadership issues52:16 Branding, church shopping, and when church becomes an idol58:00 Marketing candor, Avis vs. Hertz, and why people crave honesty1:11:05 How John ended up at Alliance Women’s Clinic in Tennessee1:13:32 What Alliance actually does for women and families1:17:10 Abortion, the Holocaust comparison, and the numbers no one wants to talk about1:19:50 Why John believes unborn children have God‑given value1:38:41 Services Alliance offers, including abortion pill reversal1:44:54 Post‑abortive care and why Jesus still wants the rose1:49:38 How to connect with Alliance Women’s Clinic and support the workAlliance Women’s Clinic (local site): https://alliancewomensclinic.orgMostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast: https://mmtbp.comStudio: https://itsyourshow.co