No More Whispering: Abortion & Church Culture — The Recipe for Restoration

Goodbye Guilt and Shame

Season 2 | Mini Series 2 | Episode 5

No More Whispering: Abortion and Church Culture — The Recipe for Restoration

Hosts: Jess Layne & Autumn Smith

Episode 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 & Healing

Support After Abortion

Connects women and men impacted by abortion with healing resources and support groups. Offers both faith-based and secular options.

Deeper Still

Free confidential healing retreats for women and men impacted by abortion. Jess and Dan personally shared their experience attending one of these retreats.