“They Don’t Know What They’re Signing”: The Student Debt Trap

In this episode of The Real Deal with Abby and Regan meets real life decisions: college, trades, and calling. Abby and Regan talk about why so many teens are pushed into student debt before they even understand what they’re signing, why we’re “no student loans” moms, and how to help your kids find a path that fits their God-given gifts—whether that’s college, trade school, military, or beyond.

Plus: the importance of choosing a campus that aligns with your family’s values, spiritual formation, and the launch-year reality every mom feels.

In this episode:

• The student loan trap (and why teens can’t grasp the burden yet)

• College vs. trades vs. military: helping kids find their lane

• Paying for college with scholarships + realistic planning

• Why values + formation matter as much as a degree

• “Equally yoked” and the long game of faith + family

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In this episode, Abby and Regan delve into the complexities of emotions, particularly focusing on the struggles of sulking and the importance of shifting one's mindset. They discuss the challenges of forgiveness, especially when dealing with individuals who exhibit non-repentive behavior. The conversation transitions into the significance of reframing past experiences and how media influences societal norms and morality. They also explore various shows, highlighting the changing landscape of content and its implications. Finally, the episode touches on the dynamics of parenting, showcasing the differences in their approaches and the humorous realities of raising children.takeaways

• Sometimes you just have to let yourself feel the sulk, but you can't let yourself stay there.
• Forgiveness is a process that can take time and requires effort.
• Reframing past experiences can lead to personal growth and healing.
• Media can have a significant impact on societal norms and morality.
• It's important to actively participate in your healing journey.
• Parenting dynamics can vary greatly between families, leading to unique challenges and experiences.
• Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in navigating relationships and forgiveness.
• Satan often uses our pain and suffering to keep us from moving closer to God.
• Finding humor in parenting can help alleviate stress and create a lighter atmosphere.
• It's essential to recognize the toxic nature of holding onto grudges and resentment.

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“Trusting God’s Timing: Faith, Family, and Saying Yes to Life”

Abby and Regan get real about trusting God through motherhood, marriage, and the moments when life just doesn’t make sense. From birth control to big families, this heartfelt chat is all about surrendering to God’s plan — even when it’s hard.

This week, Abby and Regan dive into one of the most personal and faith-filled conversations yet — what it truly means to trust God’s design for life and family. With humor, honesty, and vulnerability, they share their journeys through young marriage, motherhood, and the pressure to “plan” life perfectly.

From birth control and tubals to moments of conviction and surrender, they unpack how faith reshapes our choices and how God’s timing is always better — even when the world tells us otherwise.

Whether you’re in a season of abundance or uncertainty, this episode is a reminder that children are blessings, not burdens, and that God’s plans will always exceed our own.

Key Themes & Takeaways:

• Surrendering to God’s timing in family and motherhood

• Faith over fear in financial and life decisions

• The spiritual meaning behind being “open to life”

• How modern culture misunderstands birth control and sterilization

• Trusting that God’s plans are bigger than our comfort zones

• Scripture focus: Psalm 127 — “Children are a heritage from the Lord…”

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