Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Listen Now: Liberty Lost

Jun 24, 2025
This thought-provoking discussion explores the hidden struggles of young mothers in evangelical homes. It tells the poignant story of Abbi, who faces overwhelming pressures after an unplanned pregnancy. The maternity home where she seeks support reveals a troubling agenda that prioritizes adoption by 'deserving' Christian couples. As Abbi grapples with her loss, she finds the strength to resist a system that seeks to dictate her choices. This gripping narrative highlights the emotional turmoil and defiance in the fight for agency over motherhood.
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ANECDOTE

Abby Hidden in Pregnancy Home

  • Abby, a pregnant teenager in a devout evangelical family, was hidden away in a maternity home on Liberty University's campus.
  • The home pressures girls to place babies for adoption to "deserving" Christian couples, not to choose parenting freely.
ANECDOTE

Forced Adoption Ceremony

  • Abby and Nathan, young evangelical parents, experienced a forced adoption ceremony for their newborn son.
  • They were made to give their baby to another Christian couple despite their wishes to parent him.
INSIGHT

Hidden History of Forced Adoptions

  • Secret forced adoptions of unwed mothers have been happening in America for decades, not just in the past.
  • This practice aligns with a broader agenda to enforce strict Christian family models nationwide.
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