While the average Christian thinks IVF and surrogacy is a selfless, beautiful thing, we promise you, it is not Christian, it is not of God, and the stories are mortifyinig. 

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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 and they read it on their podcast, they'll send you a personal gift!   

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While the average Christian thinks IVF and surrogacy is a selfless, beautiful thing, we promise you, it is not Christian, it is not of God, and the stories are mortifyinig. 
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Be sure you're subscribed to Unfiltered Parenting podcast so you never miss an episode; likewise, be sure you join 640,000+ parents and follow Abby &amp; Regan at The Real Deal of Parenting on FB, IG and Twitter!

Welcome to The Real Deal with Regan and Abby: Real Christian Conversations on Parenting & Faith, where hosts Abby Johnson and Regan Long talk all things pertaining to motherhood with authenticity, complete transparency and a healthy dose of humor. They present topics from a Conservative Christian perspective ranging from the everyday challenges of raising kids to high-profile issues no one else will touch and current events facing families.

Abby is a pro-life advocate, CEO, bestselling author, and public speaker. Regan is a bestselling author, household blogger, public speaker, and champion of women’s causes. Abby is a mom of 8, and Regan is a mom of 5.

With their platforms combined, towering over a million followers and tens of millions of impressions globally each month, both are on a mission to empower other mothers to be courageous in standing up and having a voice in times of a spiritual battle against our children. Join them and find out you’re not alone on this broken and beautiful journey, giving you the real deal of parenting … completely unfiltered.

Want more? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/therealdealofparenting/ 

Welcome to The Real Deal with Regan and Abby: Real Christian Conversations on Parenting &amp; Faith, where hosts Abby Johnson and Regan Long talk all things pertaining to motherhood with authenticity, complete transparency and a healthy dose of humor. They present topics from a Conservative Christian perspective ranging from the everyday challenges of raising kids to high-profile issues no one else will touch and current events facing families.
Abby is a pro-life advocate, CEO, bestselling author, and public speaker. Regan is a bestselling author, household blogger, public speaker, and champion of women&rsquo;s causes. Abby is a mom of 8, and Regan is a mom of 5.
With their platforms combined, towering over a million followers and tens of millions of impressions globally each month, both are on a mission to empower other mothers to be courageous in standing up and having a voice in times of a spiritual battle against our children. Join them and find out you&rsquo;re not alone on this broken and beautiful journey, giving you the real deal of parenting &hellip; completely unfiltered.
Want more? Join our Facebook Community: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therealdealofparenting/">https://www.facebook.com/therealdealofparenting/</a>&nbsp;

The Real Deal with Regan and Abby: Real Christian Conversations on Parenting & Faith

IVF and Surrogacy  is NOT safe, let alone Christian. The most horrifying stories the majority don't realize what happens!

In this episode, Abby and Regan tackle pressing cultural issues, including the sanctity of marriage, the challenges facing modern motherhood, and societal attitudes towards divorce and life. They share personal stories, discuss biblical perspectives, and reflect on how societal trends clash with faith-based values.

Main Topics:
The cultural glorification and consequences of no-fault divorce
The biblical view of marriage and the importance of vows
The impact of societal norms on motherhood and family support
Critical analysis of postpartum depression, mental health crises, and prevention
Healthcare systems abroad versus the U.S. in supporting new mothers
Challenges of vaccine mandates and personal parental rights
Maintaining faith and trust in God's sovereignty amidst chaos

In this episode:
The cultural shift towards accepting and celebrating divorce and its implications
Personal reflections on divorce, grief, and biblical teachings
The danger of dismissing vows and the societal normalization of breakdowns in marriage
The importance of parental support, flexible workplaces, and community care
The harmful effects of overwork and lack of paid parental leave in America
The contrast between U.S. and European healthcare and maternity practices
The importance of setting boundaries in education and health choices
Reclaiming natural immunity versus vaccination fears
The significance of trusting God's plan in uncertain times

In this episode, Abby and Regan tackle pressing cultural issues, including the sanctity of marriage, the challenges facing modern motherhood, and societal attitudes towards divorce and life. They share personal stories, discuss biblical perspectives, and reflect on how societal trends clash with faith-based values.
Main Topics:
<ul>
<li>The cultural glorification and consequences of no-fault divorce</li>
<li>The biblical view of marriage and the importance of vows</li>
<li>The impact of societal norms on motherhood and family support</li>
<li>Critical analysis of postpartum depression, mental health crises, and prevention</li>
<li>Healthcare systems abroad versus the U.S. in supporting new mothers</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Challenges of vaccine mandates and personal parental rights</li>
<li>Maintaining faith and trust in God's sovereignty amidst chaos</li>
</ul>
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>The cultural shift towards accepting and celebrating divorce and its implications</li>
<li>Personal reflections on divorce, grief, and biblical teachings</li>
<li>The danger of dismissing vows and the societal normalization of breakdowns in marriage</li>
<li>The importance of parental support, flexible workplaces, and community care</li>
<li>The harmful effects of overwork and lack of paid parental leave in America</li>
<li>The contrast between U.S. and European healthcare and maternity practices</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The importance of setting boundaries in education and health choices</li>
<li>Reclaiming natural immunity versus vaccination fears</li>
<li>The significance of trusting God's plan in uncertain times</li>
</ul>

The Unfiltered Truth About Marriage, Parenthood, and Cultural Shifts

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In this unfiltered and deeply confronting episode of TheReal Deal Podcast, Abby Johnson and Regan Long pull back the curtain on the modern pro-life movement—and what happens when truth becomes too uncomfortable for the establishment.

Abby shares the shocking response from the March for Life after screening her upcoming documentary Unthinkable—a film featuring three dozen former abortion workers risking everything to expose what really happens inside the abortion industry. While praised as “truthful” and “compelling,” the film was rejected for being too graphic.

That rejection sparks a no-holds-barred conversation about compromise, money, politics, and why many major pro-life organizations may not actually want abortion to end.

This episode dives into:


Why graphic truth is being avoided—even in the pro-life movement


How whistleblowers are risking prison to tell the truth


The uncomfortable reality of “non-profits” that profit from the fight


Why Abby is actively trying to work herself out of a job


How politics, power, and optics are overshadowing urgency


Why “lowering numbers” isn’t the same as ending evil


The spiritual warfare behind exposing what’s hidden


And why a new movement—or total collapse—may be inevitable

This conversation isn’t polished. It isn’t safe. And it isn’t meant to be.
It’s a call to wake up, stop compromising, and ask the hard question:

If the goal is to end abortion, why are so many afraid of the truth?

If this episode challenged you, share it.
If it offended you, sit with it.
And if you’ve been waiting for someone to finally say the quiet part out loud—this one’s for you.

Keep raising your little saints.

Want to collab with Abby & Regan and reach 707,000+ parents?

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In this unfiltered and deeply confronting episode of The Real Deal Podcast, Abby Johnson and Regan Long pull back the curtain on the modern pro-life movement&mdash;and what happens when truth becomes too uncomfortable for the establishment.
Abby shares the shocking response from the March for Life after screening her upcoming documentary Unthinkable&mdash;a film featuring three dozen former abortion workers risking everything to expose what really happens inside the abortion industry. While praised as &ldquo;truthful&rdquo; and &ldquo;compelling,&rdquo; the film was rejected for being too graphic.
That rejection sparks a no-holds-barred conversation about compromise, money, politics, and why many major pro-life organizations may not actually want abortion to end.
This episode dives into:
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<li data-start="1418" data-end="1486">
Why graphic truth is being avoided&mdash;even in the pro-life movement
</li>
<li data-start="1487" data-end="1546">
How whistleblowers are risking prison to tell the truth
</li>
<li data-start="1547" data-end="1620">
The uncomfortable reality of &ldquo;non-profits&rdquo; that profit from the fight
</li>
<li data-start="1621" data-end="1681">
Why Abby is actively trying to work herself out of a job
</li>
<li data-start="1682" data-end="1743">
How politics, power, and optics are overshadowing urgency
</li>
<li data-start="1744" data-end="1800">
Why &ldquo;lowering numbers&rdquo; isn&rsquo;t the same as ending evil
</li>
<li data-start="1801" data-end="1856">
The spiritual warfare behind exposing what&rsquo;s hidden
</li>
<li data-start="1857" data-end="1919">
And why a new movement&mdash;or total collapse&mdash;may be inevitable
</li>
</ul>
This conversation isn&rsquo;t polished. It isn&rsquo;t safe. And it isn&rsquo;t meant to be. It&rsquo;s a call to wake up, stop compromising, and ask the hard question:
If the goal is to end abortion, why are so many afraid of the truth?
If this episode challenged you, share it. If it offended you, sit with it. And if you&rsquo;ve been waiting for someone to finally say the quiet part out loud&mdash;this one&rsquo;s for you.
Keep raising your little saints.
<a href="https://www.reganlong.com/new-page-3">Want to collab with Abby &amp; Regan and reach 707,000+ parents?</a>
<a href="https://www.reganlong.com/new-page-3">https://www.reganlong.com/new-page-3</a>

Unthinkable Truth: Why the Pro-Life Movement Is Too Afraid to End Abortion

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Welcome to our first episode of 2026.

In this unfiltered conversation, Abby and Regan dive head-first into the spiritual, cultural, and parental battles families are facing right now. From media indoctrination and “toxic empathy” to raising children with discernment in a confused world, this episode is a call to stay alert, stay armored, and stay rooted in truth.

We discuss how subtle cultural messaging shapes our children, why sin is often disguised as compassion, and how parents must move from playing defense to being spiritually proactive.

This is not fear-based — it’s faith-based clarity.

🔥 What We Cover:


Why 2026 requires spiritual alertness more than ever


The danger of “toxic empathy” and misplaced compassion


Media, entertainment, and subtle indoctrination


Why silence is no longer an option for parents


Helping kids build real friendships instead of false identities


How Satan works slowly — not obviously


The importance of staying in a state of grace


Practical ways to protect your children without isolating them

Want to collab with Abby & Regan and reach 707,000+ parents?

https://www.reganlong.com/new-page-3

Welcome to our first episode of 2026.
In this unfiltered conversation, Abby and Regan dive head-first into the spiritual, cultural, and parental battles families are facing right now. From media indoctrination and &ldquo;toxic empathy&rdquo; to raising children with discernment in a confused world, this episode is a call to stay alert, stay armored, and stay rooted in truth.
We discuss how subtle cultural messaging shapes our children, why sin is often disguised as compassion, and how parents must move from playing defense to being spiritually proactive.
This is not fear-based &mdash; it&rsquo;s faith-based clarity.
🔥 What We Cover:
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<li data-start="2001" data-end="2059">
Why 2026 requires spiritual alertness more than ever
</li>
<li data-start="2060" data-end="2118">
The danger of &ldquo;toxic empathy&rdquo; and misplaced compassion
</li>
<li data-start="2119" data-end="2170">
Media, entertainment, and subtle indoctrination
</li>
<li data-start="2171" data-end="2221">
Why silence is no longer an option for parents
</li>
<li data-start="2222" data-end="2293">
Helping kids build real friendships instead of false identities
</li>
<li data-start="2294" data-end="2336">
How Satan works slowly &mdash; not obviously
</li>
<li data-start="2337" data-end="2386">
The importance of staying in a state of grace
</li>
<li data-start="2387" data-end="2453">
Practical ways to protect your children without isolating them
</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.reganlong.com/new-page-3">Want to collab with Abby &amp; Regan and reach 707,000+ parents?</a>
<a href="https://www.reganlong.com/new-page-3">https://www.reganlong.com/new-page-3</a>

Armor Up: Parenting, Culture & Spiritual Warfare in 2026

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IVF and Surrogacy is NOT safe, let alone Christian. The most horrifying stories the majority don't realize what happens!

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