Episode 48: Healing from abortion; the truth of what abortion does and how the Lord forgives with Nancy Beeman

As you may know this past Sunday, January 22nd was Sanctity of Human Life Day. Today's guest Nancy Beeman is someone who has done a lot of work and advocacy for ending abortion in the United States and we are blessed to have her be a part of Desert Springs. Nancy was raised primarily in Southern California but in college fell in love with Kentucky and Tennessee when she was serving in a community mission helping children living in group homes. During that time, she met a man who would later become her husband. Unfortunately, after a few years and having some children together the discovery of an affair on her husband's part brought about a divorce. Heartbroken after the split Nancy was adjusting to being a single mom and trying her best to get through the day to day. A male coworker began expressing interest in her and because of the emotional state she was in she gave into his advances and began what Nancy describes as a sexual relationship. This was big for Nancy as she had been very committed to her Christian faith and hadn't exhibited behaviors like this before. After a few months of seeing this man Nancy discovered that she was pregnant. The coworker immediately requested she get an abortion which was not something she ever wanted to do. But feeling completely stuck, confused, hopeless and alone, already raising children on her own, Nancy went through with the abortion. The procedure was done at a clinic that scammed her into paying more money and she spent the weekend alone in a cheap hotel room recovering. For years Nancy lived with intense guilt and shame over the act she had committed and engaged in destructive post-abortive behaviors in the months following which again was extremely out of character for her. There finally came a point where Nancy knew she needed to accept love and forgiveness from the Lord and move onto a new chapter in her life. You’ll hear about how Nancy began to heal, how she started to share her story and how she strongly believes there is grace and forgiveness from God no matter the sin you’ve committed. There are so many lies surrounding what abortion is and what it does to women, and we are so thankful to Nancy for her vulnerability in sharing the truth with us today. 

For more information on Surrendering The Secret, a support group for women who have had abortions, click here: https://dscchurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1117386

Pregnancy centers in the Phoenix area:

New Life Pregnancy Center - https://newlifepregnancy.com

Choices Pregnancy Center - https://www.choicesaz.com

If you are pregnant and needing help, please know that you are not alone. We would love to walk with you in this. Send an email to [e-mail] if you need help. 

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