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

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 personThe silence many men carry for decadesThe role church culture plays in healing or hiding painTrauma, shame, and delayed healingWhy fathers often feel excluded from the conversationThe importance of education, identity, and discipleship for young menHow 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 MentionedRestored NationUnraveled Roots Support GroupsHealing a Father’s Heart (Now called Reclaiming Fatherhood, by Care-net)Keys to Hope and Healing

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