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

October 23, 2025

00:00 24:16

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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. The conversation also touches on the significance of faith over feelings and the power of saying no to avoid burnout. The hosts encourage listeners to embrace their roles as parents and to find strength in their faith during challenging times.

"I am so content in my life."

"We can't outrun His love."

"What an honor that He chose us."

Takeaways

The podcast has rebranded to cover broader topics beyond parenting.
Life changes rapidly, and it's important to cherish each moment.
Living in the moment can lead to feelings of contentment and joy.
Parenthood is a journey filled with milestones and memories.
Love in marriage and parenthood is a choice, not just a feeling.
It's essential to learn the power of saying no to avoid burnout.
Faith should be prioritized over feelings in relationships.
God's presence is constant, even when we don't feel it.
Parents are chosen for this time in history to raise their children.
It's a great time to be alive and fight for our faith.

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Meet Your Hosts

Abby Johnson worked for Planned Parenthood for eight years, working her way up through the ranks to become the clinic director in Bryan, Texas. She was Planned Parenthood's Employee of the Year in 2008 but she walked away from her job after witnessing the abortion of a 13-week-old fetus during an ultrasound-guided abortion. She left Planned Parenthood and instantly became a national news headline for her defection, which led to a pro-life speaking career.

In 2012, she founded And Then There Were None, the only ministry in the nation that helps abortion workers leave their jobs and find new ones out of the industry. To date, she has helped over 600 abortion workers quit. She also founded ProLove Ministries and LoveLine in the fall of 2019.

Her bestselling book, Unplanned, was made into a feature film that debuted in theaters nationwide in March 2019 under the same name and she is the host of the podcast Politely Rude.

She and her husband, Doug, have eight children.

Regan Long is a best-selling author, household blogger, public speaker, and founder of the #1 Christian conservative parenting platform, The Real Deal of Parenting. She has developed a huge following over the years with her writing, touching millions of readers around the world.

Regan has found such inspiration navigating through motherhood, capturing empowering moments that she has experienced that are shared and read by millions across the globe.

Regan’s content in 2022 alone has had over 11 million minutes viewed and has been featured on Inside Edition, Today Parents, Yahoo, CNN, NBC, CBS, USA Today, Fox News, GMA ABC, HuffPost, HLN, Parents and more.