From Abortion and Shame to Freedom and Redemption Through Christ - Jessica DeYoung on The Rooted in Christ Podcast Ep. 197

In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric sits down with Christian speaker, author, and podcast host Jessica DeYoung to talk about healing, identity, testimony, and the redeeming power of Jesus Christ. Jessica shares her deeply personal journey through trauma, shame, abortion, and restoration — revealing how God transformed her pain into purpose through the Made Whole Movement.Together, they discuss the importance of sharing your testimony with intentionality, avoiding “trauma dumping,” and learning how to point people back to Christ through your story. Jessica opens up about the difference between religion and a real relationship with God, how shame keeps believers trapped, and why no past is too broken for God’s grace to redeem.This conversation is filled with biblical encouragement, practical wisdom, and hope for anyone struggling with guilt, spiritual dryness, or feeling distant from God.Topics covered in this episode:The power of testimony and storytellingHealing from trauma and shameGod’s forgiveness after abortionIdentity rooted in Christ, not your pastWhy churches should disciple people to share their storiesPractical ways to grow closer to GodSpiritual dryness, fasting, and intentionalityThe Made Whole Movement and helping women heal through ChristIf you’ve ever wondered whether God could still use your story, this episode is for you.---Want to be a guest on Rooted In Christ? Send Eric Stephens a message on PodMatch, here:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1759833790503730c0e0ceb0e