In this important conversation, I sit down with Cortney Donelson, author of Loving Them to Death, to talk about one of the most emotionally charged issues in our culture: love.

What if the way culture defines love isn't actually loving? What if affirmation without truth is doing more harm than good?

We unpack how "love" has been redefined to mean unconditional approval, why that definition falls short of the biblical standard, and how Christians are often pressured to compromise truth in order to appear compassionate. Cortney shares why untethering love from God's design doesn't rescue people — it enables destruction.

We also discuss what it really looks like to love people well: speaking truth with courage, refusing emotional manipulation, and anchoring our compassion in the character of Christ.

If you've ever been told you're unloving for holding to Scripture, this episode will equip you to think clearly and respond biblically.

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"Love" is one of the most used—and most argued-about—words in our culture. With over 2.1 billion hashtags on Instagram and 76 million posts declaring "love is love," it's clear that everyone has a definition. But does God?

Christians are often told we're "not loving enough" when we speak about God's design for marriage, the reality of biological sex, or the sanctity of life. We're reminded to "speak the truth in love"—sometimes as a correction, sometimes as a weapon. But before we argue about how to love, we have to ask a more important question: What is love, according to God?

In today's episode, we'll unpack what Scripture tells us to love, what God explicitly tells us not to love, and how to discern whether love is truly present—or merely being used as a slogan.

FREE Lesson: The Greatest is Love

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What happens when shame feels heavier than grace—and you're not sure God could really forgive that choice? In this powerful and hope-filled conversation, Shanda sits down with Brittany Poppe, Christian abortion recovery coach, pro-life speaker, and host of the globally ranked podcast Does God Forgive Abortion?.

After carrying the weight of her own abortion for years, Brittany found true healing through biblical forgiveness and a restored identity in Christ. Now, she helps other women partner with God in their healing journeys—moving from guilt, shame, and unworthiness into peace, freedom, and hope.

In this episode, Brittany shares her personal turning point, what it practically looks like to "partner with God" in healing, and why faith-filled community is essential for post-abortion recovery. You'll also hear her address common Christian misconceptions about healing after abortion, explain her Abortion Recovery Framework, and unpack why giving women permission to grieve is a vital part of redemption.

Whether you're walking through post-abortion healing yourself, supporting someone who is, or seeking a more biblical understanding of forgiveness and restoration, this conversation is a powerful reminder that God's grace redeems everystory.

Brittany Poppe: https://brittanypoppe.com

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