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Redemptive love and healing after abortion
Description
Join Mark as he hosts an insightful discussion on the Denison Forum podcast about living a faith-guided life amidst the tragedies of our world. This episode features Laura Hughes and Arica Henry, who share their compelling journeys of recovery and restoration after abortion through God's grace. They introduce their new resource, Redemptive Love, A Journey of Restoration after Abortion, which combines biblical truth and therapeutic tools to help post-abortive women and men find healing. Hear inspiring stories from participants, learn about the impact of unaddressed abortion grief in the church, and discover how churches can better support those affected. This conversation offers hope, encouragement, and practical steps toward a reclaimed life filled with God's love and grace.
Topics
- (00:28): The impact of abortion and God's grace
- (01:21): Introducing Laura Hughes and Arica Henry
- (02:09): A Movement of Love Ministry
- (05:04): The prevalence of abortion in the Church
- (08:30): Arica's personal story of abortion and recovery
- (12:25): The healing process and group support
- (38:03): The role of men in abortion stories
- (41:41): Encouragement for pastors and church leaders
- (49:20): Closing thoughts and words of hope
Resources
- Redemptive Love, A Journey of Restoration after Abortion
- Choose Zoe, A Story of UnPlanned Parenthood
- The Case for Life
- What does the Bible say about abortion?
- Abortions have increased in states with rigid bans
- Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade: My immediate response
- ¿Qué dice la Biblia sobre el aborto? • Denison Forum
- Six vital questions about abortion • Denison Forum
- Why the pro-life movement seems to be losing
- The role of politics in protecting the sanctity of life
- Why we must choose life
About Arica Henry
Arica Henry is the author of Redemptive Love, A Journey of Restoration after Abortion. She is a dedicated Child Welfare Social Worker in Solano County with a BA in Psychology. She brings her personal experiences and professional knowledge of trauma and mental health to her role in supporting women’s restoration after abortion. Arica's commitment to Celebrate Recovery and her integratio