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Only Love Today-Testimonies and Resources for Christian Moms

Only Love Today-Testimonies and Resources for Christian Moms

Written by: Megan Estes-Expert Encourager Author of "Loving the Mom God Created You to Be"
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 Only Love Today exists to encourage Christian moms to "live like Christ" in their context by sharing testimonies, tips, tools, and resources to encourage Christian parents. Whether you're a stay at home mom, working mom, homeschooling mom, or all of the above, you'll be challenged and inspired to keep pursuing Christ in every season of Christian parenting.Megan Estes-Expert Encourager, Author of "Loving the Mom God Created You to Be" Parenting Relationships
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  • 042- Abby Johnson - From Planned Parenthood to Pro-Life: Abby’s Story of Mercy, Healing, and Helping Women Pre and Post-Abortion

    042- Abby Johnson - From Planned Parenthood to Pro-Life: Abby’s Story of Mercy, Healing, and Helping Women Pre and Post-Abortion
    Feb 23 2026
    If you’ve ever carried shame you cannot shake, or wondered how the church can better support women after abortion with compassion and practical care, this conversation will encourage you deeply.💫💫Before you listen, take my Spiritual Gifts Quiz made JUST for moms, to discover how God uniquely wired you to serve and bring hope right where you are.💕If this episode blesses you, could you please leave a review and follow the Only Love Today Podcast and share it with a friend? Thank you!!!📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube @onlylovetodaymomSUMMARYMegan sits down with Abby Johnson, wife and mom of eight, to talk about the long road from deception and spiritual darkness to freedom, mercy, and redemption. Abby shares how she once believed she was helping women while working at Planned Parenthood, and how the enemy can twist compassion into something distorted, eventually hardening the heart with resentment.Abby opens up about the inner conflict she carried, the mental shifts that kept her entrenched, and the moment she asked herself a haunting question: If I died today, would I go to hell? From there, the conversation moves into the hope of the gospel, the reality of forgiveness, and why believing your sin is “too big” for God to forgive can actually be pride that keeps you stuck.Abby also describes how her ministry intentionally pursues abortion workers with love and persistence, including letters, postcards, flowers, and a Christmas outreach where convents of nuns write handwritten notes to abortion clinics across the country. Finally, Abby shares practical, creative ways churches can become visibly and safely pro-life, not just in what they believe but in how they care for moms, babies, and families in tangible ways.Abby’s website: abbyj.comHelp for moms (case management, financial literacy, Mama Scholar): loveline.comHelp for abortion workers to leave the industry and find healing: abortionworker.comSocial: https://www.instagram.com/prolifeabbyjohnson/RELATED EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE![Ep. 15 - Lisa Steven - Former Teen Mom to Founder of Hope House--A Non-Profit Teen Mom Support Center][Ep. 34 - Megan Estes - Loving the Mom God Created You To Be][Ep. 14 - Heather Stringer - Teen Mom, Abuse Survivor, Founder of Recovery 828]TakeawaysThe enemy can twist compassion into misguided compassion and eventually into resentment.When people do not feel valued, it becomes easier to devalue others, especially the vulnerable.Shame can keep you in bondage, but the gospel invites real freedom and healing.Believing your sin is too great for God’s forgiveness can be pride that keeps you stuck.God speaks through Scripture daily, and healing often involves returning to His Word consistently.Churches can create a true culture of life through visible, practical support that removes fear and stigma.Timestamps00:00 Prayer and welcome01:45 Abby introduces her family and eight children06:40 Adoption story and God opening doors in two weeks13:30 Abby’s Planned Parenthood background and distorted compassion18:00 The “scapegoat” dynamic and hardening of the heart21:30 “If I died today, would I go to hell?”22:35 How Abby’s ministry pursues abortion workers with love24:20 Why culture devalues the vulnerable26:10 Shame, forgiveness, and why “too big to forgive” can be pride30:55 Daily Scripture as a pathway to freedom33:00 Practical ways churches can support post-abortive women39:30 How to connect with Abby and her resources41:25 Closing encouragement and blessingsAbby Johnson, Planned Parenthood testimony, healing after abortion, post-abortive support, shame and forgiveness, pro-life church, abortion worker outreach, Christian motherhood encouragement, valuing the vulnerable, spiritual gifts quiz
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    39 mins
  • 040- Jamie Erickson - Holy Hygge: Christian Hospitality, Homeschooling, and Creating a Cozy Faith-Filled Home

    040- Jamie Erickson - Holy Hygge: Christian Hospitality, Homeschooling, and Creating a Cozy Faith-Filled Home
    Jan 26 2026
    🎁 Looking for encouragement in your motherhood journey?👉 Download my free Only Love Today resources designed to help you step out of shame, reconnect with God’s truth, and walk confidently in your calling as a mom. SummaryIn this engaging conversation, me and Jamie Erickson explore the idea of Holy Hygge—a Christ-centered approach to the Danish concept of comfort, coziness, and intentional community. Jamie shares how Hygge can become a practical tool for Christian moms to create welcoming spaces that foster meaningful relationships and open doors for sharing the Gospel.Together, we talk honestly about the pressures many moms feel to have a “put-together” home, especially in seasons of homeschooling and motherhood that feel overwhelming or chaotic. Jamie reminds listeners that biblical hospitality is not about perfection but about invitation—welcoming others into our real lives, mess and all, as a reflection of Christ’s love.The conversation also encourages homeschooling moms who may wrestle with fear, guilt, or feelings of inadequacy. Jamie points listeners back to trusting God’s provision, embracing long-term faithfulness, and remembering that love and presence matter far more than doing everything “right.” This episode is full of encouragement and practical wisdom for every mom in every season.▶️ Watch on YouTubeThis episode is also available on YouTube @onlylovetodaymomSubscribe and watch for more conversations that encourage Christian moms to live faithfully and freely in everyday life.🔗 Guest LinksJamie EricksonWebsite: [https://jamieerickson.com/]Social Media: Facebook: TheUnlikelyHomeschool Instagram: TheUnlikelyHomeschool🎧 Related Only Love Today EpisodesSmall Yeses That Change Everything - Episode #38, Kristen ChristyNurturing God-Given Gifts and Entrepreneurship in Kids - Episode #31, Jenn WrightBonus Episode: Lesson 1 of Loving the Mom God Created You to Be - Episode #34, Megan Estes✨ Key TakeawaysHygge is a lifestyle concept that promotes comfort, coziness, and presence.True Christian hospitality invites others into our imperfect lives.Moms can create welcoming spaces even in seasons of chaos.Trusting God’s provision is essential, especially in homeschooling.Hygge-inspired rhythms can help foster deeper community and connection.Homeschool does not save our children, it is simply a schooling choice⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Introduction and background02:42 Understanding Hygge and why it matters05:54 Hygge as a tool for Christians09:23 Parenting, community, and connection13:08 Embracing imperfection in hospitality18:22 Practical tips for cultivating Hygge in winter24:51 Dignity and invitation at the heart of hospitality32:07 Recognizing shame and guilt33:21 Playing the long game of education34:41 Seasons of parenting and homeschooling37:23 Releasing control and trusting God39:01 The power of choice in education45:31 Encouragement for new homeschoolers🗝️ KeywordsHoly Hygge, Jamie Erickson, motherhood, homeschooling, Christian hospitality, community, comfort, coziness, faith, parenting
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    51 mins
  • 39-Debra McNinch-Standing Firm in Faith When Your Child Identifies as Transgender

    39-Debra McNinch-Standing Firm in Faith When Your Child Identifies as Transgender
    Jan 12 2026
    Hey Mama! ❤️💕Do you know your unique spiritual gifts that God designed you with to bring Him glory?💫Discover how God uniquely designed you as a mom.👉 Take the Spiritual Gifts Quiz and uncover your God-given gifts to bring Him glory right where you are—————————————-If this conversation encouraged you, could you please follow the Only Love Today podcast so you never miss an episode created to support you in faith-filled motherhood.You can also watch this full conversation on YouTube🎙️ Episode SummaryIn this heartfelt conversation, Megan Estes sits down with Debra McNinch to explore the emotional and spiritual journey of having a child who identifies as transgender.Together, they talk honestly about the tension between love and truth, the heavy weight many moms carry in silence, and how prayer and community become lifelines during seasons that feel overwhelming. Debra shares personal stories of walking through pain, holding onto hope, and learning that no one fights alone. This episode gently reminds moms that even in the darkest moments, God is present, working, and faithful.————————————-DO YOU HAVE A PRODIGAL CHILD?Here’s a battle plan from Debra you’ll love:Choose a specific Bible verse that resonates with your situation and declare it over your children daily.Engage in worship to change the atmosphere, similar to how worshipers were sent out first in battles in the Old Testament.Create a list of five challenging things to pray over your family every day, and add to it over time.Stand on five promises from the Bible and declare them over your situation.Find a community of supportive individuals who will stand with you in prayer and not give up.🔗 Guest LinksJoin Debra’s community of Battle Cry Moms!Debra McNinchWebsite: [https://www.debramcninch.com/]Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/debbie.mcninch.5]🔁 Related Episodes from Only Love TodayRaising Kids Who Won’t Leave the Church- Ep. 37 with Beth Meverden6570 Days of Intentional Parenting: Building Self-Worth, Resilience & Connection Especially With Our Daughters- Ep. 26 with Nellie HardenBecoming a Spiritually Healthy Family and Avoiding the 6 Dysfunctional Parenting Styles - Ep. 16 with Michelle Anthony ✨ Key TakeawaysMotherhood is a lifelong journey filled with both joy and grief.A child’s identity struggles can deeply reshape a parent’s faith.Shame often grows out of unrealistic expectations of perfect parenting.Community support is essential, especially for parents of prodigals.Parenting requires holding both love and truth with grace.Celebrating small victories helps sustain hope.Prayer is a powerful way to surrender our children to God.Following Jesus can be costly, but it is always worth it.Hope is vital for emotional and spiritual well-being.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Navigating technical difficulties and personal connections02:26 The journey of motherhood and family dynamics03:32 Prayer and support during the holidays05:35 Facing life’s tsunamis and personal transformation08:10 Identity and shame in parenting10:50 The lifelong journey of motherhood12:56 The church’s role in supporting families15:42 Writing vulnerably and healing through story16:15 Faith journeys and prophetic dreams18:42 Trusting your voice and sharing your story19:05 Surrendering children to God21:06 Balancing love and faithfulness23:31 Navigating parental challenges with faith26:13 Supporting parents through the church28:31 Misconceptions parents carry in hard seasons31:44 Finding real community support34:13 Praying with authority and transformation35:03 Creating a prayer battle plan39:16 Navigating love and truth in relationships42:43 The cost of truth and eternal perspective45:27 Finding hope in the journey49:15 Building a supportive community🔍 Keywordsparenting transgender children, standing firm in faith, motherhood, emotional journey, parenting, community support, love and truth, hope, prayer, identity, faith, christian moms
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    55 mins
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