Regan and Abby talk about the importance of preserving childhood innocence amidst social media and technology influences. They share personal stories, parenting insights, and practical tips for raising resilient, independent Christian children in today's digital age.

Key Topics
Impact of social media on childhood
Parenting strategies for digital age
Importance of unstructured play and boredom
Balancing technology use and childhood innocence

Regan and Abby talk about the importance of preserving childhood innocence amidst social media and technology influences. They share personal stories, parenting insights, and practical tips for raising resilient, independent Christian children in today's digital age.
Key Topics
<ul>
<li>Impact of social media on childhood</li>
<li>Parenting strategies for digital age</li>
<li>Importance of unstructured play and boredom</li>
<li>Balancing technology use and childhood innocence</li>
</ul>

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.

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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

The Power of Childhood Innocence in a Digital Age

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Join Abby Johnson and Regan Long as they explore faith, suffering, and the cultural challenges of our time, including the tragic case of euthanasia in Spain and the importance of perseverance in faith.
The tragic case of euthanasia in Spain involving Noelia Castillo
The importance of suffering and perseverance in Christian life
The influence of media and TV shows on societal perceptions of morality
The spiritual warfare and the importance of spiritual armor
The role of the Holy Spirit and gifts in Christian growth

Join Abby Johnson and Regan Long as they explore faith, suffering, and the cultural challenges of our time, including the tragic case of euthanasia in Spain and the importance of perseverance in faith.
<ul>
<li>The tragic case of euthanasia in Spain involving Noelia Castillo</li>
<li>The importance of suffering and perseverance in Christian life</li>
<li>The influence of media and TV shows on societal perceptions of morality</li>
<li>The spiritual warfare and the importance of spiritual armor</li>
<li>The role of the Holy Spirit and gifts in Christian growth</li>
</ul>

What We Can Expect Next with Euthanasia ... Where Christians Need to Stand On This

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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
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How whistleblowers are risking prison to tell the truth
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The uncomfortable reality of &ldquo;non-profits&rdquo; that profit from the fight
</li>
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Why Abby is actively trying to work herself out of a job
</li>
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How politics, power, and optics are overshadowing urgency
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Why &ldquo;lowering numbers&rdquo; isn&rsquo;t the same as ending evil
</li>
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The spiritual warfare behind exposing what&rsquo;s hidden
</li>
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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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