The Real Deal with Regan and Abby: Real Christian Conversations on Parenting & Faith
Welcome to The Real Deal with Regan and Abby: Real Christian Conversations on Parenting & Faith, where hosts Abby Johnson and Regan Long talk all things pertaining to motherhood with authenticity, complete transparency and a healthy dose of humor. They present topics from a Conservative Christian perspective ranging from the everyday challenges of raising kids to high-profile issues no one else will touch and current events facing families. Abby is a pro-life advocate, CEO, bestselling author, and public speaker. Regan is a bestselling author, household blogger, public speaker, and champion of women’s causes. Abby is a mom of 8, and Regan is a mom of 5. With their platforms combined, towering over a million followers and tens of millions of impressions globally each month, both are on a mission to empower other mothers to be courageous in standing up and having a voice in times of a spiritual battle against our children. Join them and find out you’re not alone on this broken and beautiful journey, giving you the real deal of parenting … completely unfiltered. Want more? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/therealdealofparenting/
Episodes
Welcome to our first episode of 2026.
In this unfiltered conversation, Abby and Regan dive head-first into the spiritual, cultural, and parental battles families are facing right now. From media indoctrination and “toxic empathy” to raising children with discernment in a confused world, this episode is a call to
“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 stud...
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 ...
“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 conv...
Abby and Regan open up about learning to say no — and how doing less can actually draw you closer to God, your spouse, and your kids. From love languages to overcommitment, this honest conversation is a must-listen for every mom trying to do it all.
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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...
The pro-life laws as far as the Atlanta hospital keeping the brain-dead pregnant woman on life support: it's not what you think.
Abby and Regan talk about this traumatic story sharing the facts and then both citing their differing opinions on this particular case, despite both of them being pro-life advocates.
Would you like to collab with Abby and Regan and have your business or product or ministry shared with over a m...
Abby and Regan talk about the papacy and death of Pope Francis and share their different takes.
Also Hulu's The Handmaids Tale may be one of the most prolife series out there despite the woke left trying to push it as the exact opposite.
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The book that every Christian couple MUST read whether happily married, struggling, separated or divorced!
In his raw and tender memoir, biographer Kevin Wells pulls readers into the unforgettable story of a parish priest turned hermit, Father Martin Flum, who orchestrated the slow resurrection of his wife, Krista, from the nightmare of her deep wounds and addiction. Listen in as he sits down with Regan Long to discuss this g...
The teen killing in Texas, the measles outbreak and a radical thought of bringing back letting our boys fight it out!
Austin Metcalf, 17, was tragically killed on April 2 at the Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco after Karmelo Anthony allegedly pulled out a knife on him for sitting in the wrong area during a track meet, according to police.
More on the measles outbreak
Letting your boys fight it out ...do you agree?
Abby's daughter...
Abby and Regan sit down to talk about Abby and her daughter's two week trip to Rome and all the miraculous things they encountered!
Abby and Regan would love to hear from you; you can email them at hello@therealdealofparenting.com and for those who leave them a positive review on Apple or Spotify and they read it on their podcast, they'll send you a personal gift!
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Joelle Maryn joins Regan to talk about her latest book, Become the Fire.
Are you trying to discern God’s will for your life?
Do you find yourself unsure of how to move forward with the dreams in your heart?
This book will help you:
• Discern how God speaks to you.
• Push past fear and find your purpose.
• Achieve your ...
Cancelled Disney Actress Leigh-Allyn Baker shares it all with Abby and Regan: being cancelled, exposing vaccines, children's new Christian TV series with Kirk Cameron and more!
Leigh-Allyn Baker
NEW Kid’s TV Show: Visit watchbrave.com to watch the first few episodes for free, and subscribe to BRAVE Plus to access all of Season 1!
LEIGH-ALLYN BAKER’S Book: One Small Little Voice&n...
Abby & Regan Break Down the Entire Epstein File Release - what you need to know!
Abby and Regan talk the dangers of taking "gentle parenting" too far, creating "soft" children (especially when raising our young men), and after both coming from being the ONLY CHILD, why they love having big families now.
Abby and Regan would love to hear from you; you can email them at hello@therealdealofparenting.com and for those wh...
"Because I Said So": Why Every Family Needs to Bring This Saying Back
Abby and Regan talk the dangers of taking "gentle parenting" too far, creating "soft" children (especially when raising our young men), and after both coming from being the ONLY CHILD, why they love having big families now.
Abby and Regan would love to hear from you; you can email them at hello@therealdealofparenting.com and for those who leave them a positi...
Dr. Francis Beckwith joined Abby and Regan to discuss some vast differences between Mormons and Catholics within his new book: A Catholic Engagement with Latter-day Saints
https://ignatius.com/authors/francis-beckwith/
Abby and Regan would love to hear from you; you can email them at hello@therealdealofparenting.com and for those who leave them a positive review on Apple or Spotify and they read it on their podcast, they'll se...
Fr James Kubicki Shares How Every Christian Should Be Starting Their Morning Off (it less than 5 minutes)
To purchase A Year of Daily Offerings, you can here:
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Abby and Regan would love to hear from you; you can email them at hello@therealdealofparenting.com and for those who leave them a positive review on Apple or Spotify and they read it on their podcast, they'...
The truth behind the LA Wild Fires, Protestants vs Catholics, the (necessary) divide between the Conservatives/Christians/Catholics and Andrew Tate Part 1 of 2
Abby and Regan would love to hear from you; you can email them at hello@therealdealofparenting.com and for those who leave them a positive review on Apple or Spotify and they read it on their podcast, they'll send you a personal gift!
What did Whoopi say now, RFK Jr and food dyes, Lily Philips, Caitlin Clark, Brett Cooper, Lebron James, Diddy and NY mayor shares 500,000 children are missing ... we're covering it all!
Abby and Regan would love to hear from you; you can email them at hello@therealdealofparenting.com and for those who leave them a positive review on Apple or Spotify and they read it on their podcast, they'll send you a personal gift!
The ONLY issue why women are voting for Kamala ...
Abby and Regan would love to hear from you; you can email them at hello@therealdealofparenting.com and for those who leave them a positive review on Apple or Spotify and they read it on their podcast, they'll send you a personal gift!
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