Key Question: Abortion can be a source of guilt and shame in many women’s lives. How can we as the church realize that holding our convictions and showing compassion aren’t mutually exclusive? How can we create a space where we are all able to share our pain and experience God’s love and healing?
Abortion is not an easy topic to talk about. It can cause divisiveness among not just individuals, but entire churches as well. With all the strong emotions that are tied to this discussion, we often forget that while abortion is a hot-button political issue, it’s also a deeply personal issue.
In this episode, Portia Collins explains how we can be a just neighbor to those who have experienced an abortion by leading with compassion when we encounter women who are facing difficult situations.
Portia is the founder of She Shall Be Called, a nonprofit women’s ministry dedicated to promoting Bible literacy. She also serves as the Partner Development Specialist with Revive Our Hearts. Portia is passionate about helping women become biblically literate, viewing God’s Word as the foundation for all aspects of womanhood and identity.
NEIGHBOR-TO-NEIGHBOR IMPLICATIONS:
- Being a good neighbor is about being in proximity—building real, raw relationships with the people in your community.
- We can still hold our convictions while offering grace and kindness to women who are struggling.
- We cannot show people the love of Christ and the support of His church if we cannot offer those who have sinned a safe place to share their struggles and ask for help.
- Whether it’s in real life or on social media, people are listening to what you say. If you want others to feel comfortable coming to you for guidance, you must be slow to anger and quick to listen.
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Meet Our Guest
Portia Collins is a Bible teacher, writer, and the founder of She Shall Be Called, a nonprofit women’s ministry dedicated to promoting Bible literacy. She also serves as the Partner Development Specialist with Revive Our Hearts. Portia is passionate about helping women become biblically literate so they can see God’s Word as the foundation for all aspects of womanhood and identity. She lives in the Mississippi Delta with her husband, Mikhail, and their daughter.
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