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Goodbye Guilt & Shame

Goodbye Guilt & Shame

Written by: Ashley Vanderpool & Jess Layne - Restored Nation
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Welcome to Goodbye Guilt & Shame, the podcast that offers a beacon of hope for those navigating the complex emotions of guilt and shame. Each week, hosts Ashley and Jess engage in powerful, interview-style conversations with individuals who have triumphed over their past traumas. Through authentic stories of healing and resilience, they provide listeners with the tools and resources necessary to embark on their own journeys toward emotional freedom. Our mission is to foster a safe and supportive community where everyone—from youth to elders—can find inspiration and guidance. Join us as we explore meaningful testimonies, share practical resources—including support groups, books, and Bible studies—and empower each other to break free from negative life cycles. Tune in every Wednesday for real stories of hope and healing, and discover how today can—and will—be better than yesterday. Together, we can move toward a brighter future.Copyright 2026 Ashley Vanderpool & Jess Layne - Restored Nation Christianity Hygiene & Healthy Living Ministry & Evangelism Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences Spirituality
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  • No More Whispering: Abortion and Church Culture — The Recipe for Restoration

    No More Whispering: Abortion and Church Culture — The Recipe for Restoration
    May 27 2026
    Goodbye Guilt and ShameSeason 2 | Mini Series 2 | Episode 5No More Whispering: Abortion and Church Culture — The Recipe for RestorationHosts: Jess Layne & Autumn SmithEpisode DescriptionIn this final episode of No More Whispering, Jess and Autumn bring together the conversations from the entire series and ask an important question: What does a healthy, life-giving church culture actually look like?This conversation moves beyond ideas and into action—exploring the ingredients that create safe spaces where people feel seen, supported, and valued. Jess and Autumn discuss practical ways churches can show up for individuals and families navigating unexpected pregnancy, abortion recovery, miscarriage, grief, and single parenting.This episode also highlights trusted organizations and resources available for healing and support because no one should have to walk through these experiences alone.Resources MentionedAbortion Recovery & HealingSupport After AbortionConnects women and men impacted by abortion with healing resources and support groups. Offers both faith-based and secular options.Deeper StillFree confidential healing retreats for women and men impacted by abortion. Jess and Dan personally shared their experience attending one of these retreats.An Even PlaceOnline faith-based support groups designed to help women process grief, shame, and healing after abortion.Pregnancy Loss & Grief SupportRestored Nation — In His ArmsPrivate healing sessions for individuals and couples processing:MiscarriageInfant lossPregnancy griefI Am SeenProvides care boxes and grief resources for families experiencing miscarriage and infant loss.Single Parent SupportRestored Nation — Strong MomsA support community for single mothers designed to provide:CommunityEncouragementPrayerPractical supportResources for daily lifeBooks & Additional ResourcesUnmasked — by Jim AndersonTopics include:God's design for sexualityRelationshipsMasculinity and femininityHealing and restorationCreating healthy church cultureSexuality UnmaskedAdditional recommended book:The Heart of a WomanConnect With UsQuestions? Need support? Want help finding resources in your area?Email: ask@restorednation.orgFollow and connect with Goodbye Guilt and Shame on social media."A culture of life is more than a belief. It's the way we show up for people."Until next time, we're Jess Layne and Autumn Smith reminding you that today can and will be better than yesterday.
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    32 mins
  • No More Whispering: Abortion & Church Culture - His Story Too

    No More Whispering: Abortion & Church Culture - His Story Too
    May 13 2026

    In this deeply personal episode of Goodbye Guilt and Shame, hosts Jess Layne and Autumn Smith expand the conversation around abortion and church culture by exploring a perspective that is rarely discussed — the experience of men and fathers impacted by abortion.

    Joined by special guest Daniel Layne, Jess’s husband, this conversation dives into the realities of silence, trauma, guilt, healing, and faith from a male perspective. Dan vulnerably shares how abortion affected him as a teenage father, the cultural messages that shaped his understanding at the time, and how healing came years later through faith, community, and honest conversations.

    Together, Jess, Autumn, and Dan discuss:

    • How abortion impacts more than one person
    • The silence many men carry for decades
    • The role church culture plays in healing or hiding pain
    • Trauma, shame, and delayed healing
    • Why fathers often feel excluded from the conversation
    • The importance of education, identity, and discipleship for young men
    • How churches can create safer spaces for healing and restoration

    This episode is honest, emotional, and full of hope for anyone carrying hidden grief connected to abortion. Healing is possible — even years later.

    Resources Mentioned
    • Restored Nation
    • Unraveled Roots Support Groups
    • Healing a Father’s Heart (Now called Reclaiming Fatherhood, by Care-net)
    • Keys to Hope and Healing

    Connect With Us

    Do you have a question for Jess or Autumn: Ask@restorednation.org

    If this episode impacted you, share it with someone who may need to hear that they are not alone.

    Follow and subscribe to Goodbye Guilt and Shame for more conversations breaking silence around abortion, healing, faith, and restoration.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • No More Whispering: The Message From the Pulpit

    No More Whispering: The Message From the Pulpit
    Apr 29 2026

    In this powerful fourth episode of our No More Whispering: Abortion and Church Culture mini-series, Jess and Autumn sit down with Pastor Dr. Bryan “Dav” Davenport to talk about something that quietly shapes church culture more than we realize—the pulpit.

    What is said (and not said) from the pulpit deeply impacts how people experience belonging, forgiveness, and healing—especially around topics like abortion.

    Together, we explore:

    • Why abortion has historically gone unspoken in many churches
    • How silence can unintentionally reinforce shame
    • The tension between honoring privacy and addressing truth
    • What it looks like to speak about abortion pastorally, not just positionally
    • How Jesus modeled both truth and compassion in moments of deep shame

    Dr. Dav brings decades of pastoral insight and offers a perspective that is both grounded in Scripture and deeply compassionate. This conversation is honest, thoughtful, and necessary.

    “What is kept in secret is kept in shame.” Dr. Dav

    In this mini series, we explore where abortion shows up in the Church and where it doesn’t. Are pastors talking about it? Are leaders equipped? How is the sanctity of life communicated without shame or condemnation? We’re not here to argue. We’re here to ask how.

    How do we create churches where women, men, teenagers, single parents, grandparents, and families feel safe enough to say the word “abortion”?

    How do we become a culture that shows up before, during, and after crisis? Because she’s not “out there.” She’s sitting in the pew.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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