No More Whispering: Abortion & Church Culture

We’re beginning a brand new mini-series: No More Whispering: Abortion and Church Culture.In this opening episode, Jess and Autumn set the foundation for a conversation the Church can no longer avoid.This isn’t political. It’s pastoral.If abortion has been reduced to silence, stigma, or a single Sunday message, we believe it’s time for something better. Because abortion isn’t just an issue—it’s part of real people’s stories. And many of those people are sitting in our churches every week.Together, we explore:What “sanctity of life” really means (beyond a phrase)Why silence in the Church is more harmful than we thinkWhat it looks like to create a culture where people feel safe to be honestAnd how we begin building churches marked by both truth and compassionIf abortion is part of your story—you are not alone, and you are not beyond healing.restorednation.org has resources to help you or can find some in your area.Practical “Church Culture” IngredientsThese are tangible ways churches can begin shifting culture:• Celebrate Pregnancy PubliclyExample: Baby shower tables for every pregnant womanRemoves shame and replaces it with support• Partner with Pregnancy Resource CentersKnow your local resourcesActively support and engage with them• Name Abortion + Offer Healing PathwaysPut resources on your websiteNormalize that healing is availableYou don’t have to run the program—just make access clearCall to ActionShare this episode with a friend or small groupStart a conversation in your churchFollow the podcast so you don’t miss the next episodeLeave a review to help more people find this conversation