Goodbye Guilt & Shame

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.

Goodbye Guilt & Shame is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 31 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Goodbye Guilt & Shame, a health show with 31 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  No More Whispering: Abortion & Church Culture - From Conversation to Commission

  Jul 8, 202644 minS2

  After eight powerful conversations, this season comes full circle. Throughout this series, Jess Layne and Autumn Smith have invited pastors, ministry leaders, parents, and everyday believers into an honest conversation about abortion, healing, and the culture we create within our churches. In this final episode, they reflect on the biggest lessons from the series, revisit the voices that shaped the conversation, and reveal the complete "Church Culture Recipe"—practical steps every church can begin taking today. Whether you've listened from Episode One or you're joining us for the first time, this finale offers encouragement, practical direction, and hope for churches desiring to become places where truth and compassion work together. The Complete Church Culture Recipe Throughout this series we've shared one ingredient at a time. Here is the complete recipe: Teach healthy, life-giving language. Create safe spaces for honest conversations. Publicly acknowledge that healing after abortion is available. Build practical support systems for families. Partner with trusted local ministries and resources. Remember fathers need healing too. Support the entire family—not just the individual. Equip pastors, leaders, and volunteers to respond well. Build strong community partnerships. Celebrate life through practical acts of love and support. Make help visible and easy to access before a crisis ever happens. Church culture isn't built overnight. It's built one conversation… one meal… one support group… one safe response at a time. Featured Ministries Restored Nation Helping churches become places where healing, restoration, discipleship, and practical support are available for those navigating grief, trauma, abortion recovery, miscarriage, addiction, and life challenges. Programs include: She's Restored (Post-Abortion Healing) Keys to Hope & Healing Unraveled Roots (Men & Women) In His Arms (Pregnancy & Infant Loss) Strong Moms Church partnership opportunities include: Speaking engagements Leadership training Church culture consulting Facilitator training Healing group implementation Share This Series If this series has encouraged or equipped you, consider sharing it with: Your pastor Church leadership Women's ministry leaders Small group leaders Prayer teams Anyone passionate about creating churches where truth and compassion meet Together, we can build churches where no one has to whisper one of the hardest chapters of their story. Connect with Restored Nation 🌐 www.restorednation.org 📧 ask@restorednation.org 🎙️ Follow Goodbye Guilt & Shame wherever you listen to podcasts.

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  Episode #14

  No More Whispering: Abortion and Church Culture — A Church That Shows Up

  Jun 24, 202656 minS2

  About the Series No More Whispering: Abortion and Church Culture is a special mini-series from Goodbye Guilt & Shame exploring how churches can move beyond silence and become places of truth, compassion, healing, and hope for those impacted by abortion, unexpected pregnancy, and reproductive loss. Connect With Us Restored Nation Website: Restored Nation Email: ask@restorednation.org If today's episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this conversation with a pastor, ministry leader, or church member who wants to help create a healthier culture of life in their church community. "Church culture isn't just what we believe. It's what people experience when they need us most." Episode 7: A Church That Shows Up What does it actually look like when a church moves beyond simply being "pro-life" and intentionally creates a culture where women, families, and children are supported, valued, and loved? In this episode, Jess Layne and Autumn Smith sit down with Pastor Rich Blum and Women's Ministry Director Pam Plotner from Bethel Community Church, a church that has spent years cultivating a culture of life through practical ministry, discipleship, and community support. Pastor Rich shares the deeply personal story that first drew him into pro-life ministry and explains why church leaders cannot afford to remain silent on issues of life, abortion, healing, and restoration. He discusses how leadership shapes church culture and why churches must become places where people feel safe enough to ask for help before a crisis decision is made. Later, Pam shares the story behind bringing the national ministry Embrace Grace to Bethel Community Church. She explains how the ministry walks alongside women experiencing unexpected pregnancies through practical care, biblical community, discipleship, and ongoing support long after a baby is born. Together, these conversations offer a powerful picture of what happens when churches intentionally choose compassion, courage, and action. Resources Mentioned Restored Nation Embrace Grace Pathways Women's Clinic Bethel Community Church Care Net & LifeWay Research on Church Culture and Abortion

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  Episode #13

  No More Whispering: From Fear, to Knowledge, to Hope

  Jun 10, 202646 minS2

  <h1></h1><h1></h1><p>In this episode of Goodbye Guilt and Shame, hosts Jess Layne and Autumn Smith welcome special guest Ashley Vanderpool, Registered Nurse with Infinite Worth and former co-host of the podcast.</p><p>Throughout this mini-series, we've talked about abortion and church culture from many angles—sanctity of life, the gray space surrounding abortion decisions, the influence of fathers and families, and the role churches play in creating safe places for difficult conversations.</p><p>Today, we move even closer to the front lines.</p><p>Ashley serves as a nurse with Infinite Worth, a 24/7 nurse ch...

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  Episode #12

  No More Whispering: The Recipe for Restoration

  May 27, 202632 minS2

  <p>Goodbye Guilt and Shame</p><p>Season 2 | Mini Series 2 | Episode 5</p><p>No More Whispering: Abortion and Church Culture — The Recipe for Restoration</p><p>Hosts: Jess Layne & Autumn Smith</p><h3>Episode Description</h3><p>In 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?</p><p>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...

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  Episode #11

  No More Whispering: His Story Too

  May 13, 20261h 8mS2

  <p>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.</p><p>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...

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