They Don’t Know What They’re Signing: The Student Debt Trap

“They Don’t Know What They’re Signing”: The Student Debt Trap In this episode of The Real Deal with Abby and Regan meets real life decisions: college, trades, and calling. Abby and Regan talk about why so many teens are pushed into student debt before they even understand what they’re signing, why…

Navigating Emotions Amongst the Sulk and the Shift: The Challenge of Forgiveness

In this episode, Abby and Regan delve into the complexities of emotions, particularly focusing on the struggles of sulking and the importance of shifting one's mindset. They discuss the challenges of forgiveness, especially when dealing with individuals who exhibit non-repentive behavior. The conve…

Trusting God’s Timing: Faith, Family, and Saying Yes to Life

“Trusting God’s Timing: Faith, Family, and Saying Yes to Life” Abby and Regan get real about trusting God through motherhood, marriage, and the moments when life just doesn’t make sense. From birth control to big families, this heartfelt chat is all about surrendering to God’s plan — even when it’…

The Power of No: Protecting Peace, Priorities, and God’s Plan

Abby and Regan open up about learning to say no — and how doing less can actually draw you closer to God, your spouse, and your kids. From love languages to overcommitment, this honest conversation is a must-listen for every mom trying to do it all. 💡 Key Themes & Takeaways: Finding freedom and…

Abby & Regan are BACK: The Real Deal with Embracing Parenthood and Life Changes

In this episode of The Real Deal Podcast, Abby and Regan discuss their return after a longgg summer break, reflecting on the changes in their lives and parenting journeys. They emphasize the importance of living in the moment, the choice of love in relationships, and the challenges of motherhood. T…

The pro-life laws as far as the Atlanta hospital keeping the brain-dead pregnant woman on life support: it's not what you think. 

The pro-life laws as far as the Atlanta hospital keeping the brain-dead pregnant woman on life support: it's not what you think.  Abby and Regan talk about this traumatic story sharing the facts and then both citing their differing opinions on this particular case, despite both of them being pro-l…

The Death of Pope Francis: Two Catholic Mothers' Different Takes

Abby and Regan talk about the papacy and death of Pope Francis and share their different takes.  Also Hulu's The Handmaids Tale may be one of the most prolife series out there despite the woke left trying to push it as the exact opposite.  Would you like to collab with Abby and Regan and have you…

The book that every Christian couple MUST read whether happily married, struggling, separated or divorced!

The book that every Christian couple MUST read whether happily married, struggling, separated or divorced!  In his raw and tender memoir, biographer Kevin Wells pulls readers into the unforgettable story of a parish priest turned hermit, Father Martin Flum, who orchestrated the slow resurrection o…

The teen killing in Texas, the measles outbreak and a radical thought of bringing back letting our boys fight it out!

The teen killing in Texas, the measles outbreak and a radical thought of bringing back letting our boys fight it out!  Austin Metcalf, 17, was tragically killed on April 2 at the Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco after Karmelo Anthony allegedly pulled out a knife on him for sitting in the wrong area du…

Abby's Trip to Rome and the Miraculous Things She Encountered

Abby and Regan sit down to talk about Abby and her daughter's two week trip to Rome and all the miraculous things they encountered!  Abby and Regan would love to hear from you; you can email them at hello@therealdealofparenting.com and for those who leave them a positive review on Apple or Spotify…