The Labrant Fam's Documentary Is An Example Of What The Church Got Wrong | Part 2 

What you said about people having a certain stance on this until it happens to them is spot on. It is so easy to be pro-life when it doesn’t affect you personally at all.

I was SA by a 27 year old man who had groomed me when I was 17. I went to a planned parenthood, and they cleaned me up, gave me informational aftercare, and a few weeks later- preformed an “A” for me and told me it was okay. I grew up Christian and held an immense amount of guilt with me for all of these years. But, if I hadn’t had these resources, who knows where I’d be today… Thank you for the ending of this video, Josh.

As someone who is very much pro-choice and not religious, I respect how you went into this. I am always glad to see someone that can see both sides, and 100% agree with you on what should actually have been done by Cole and Sav. How is throwing a baby shower helping lower abortions rates? It’s a nice thought, but totally has nothing to do with anything.

It really hit me hard when you were speaking about church goers and pastors doing it wrong. I was part of a fairly large church in San Diego. I was very involved in groups and went to church Wednesday and twice on Sunday. I became ill and not 1 person reached out from the church. This illness has made me disabled and receive SSDI and food stamps but can barely pay my bills. My rent is set to up in August another 10% which will be an increase of $120. No one has offered me help so I am done with church. I never thought at almost 41 I would have to cancel doctor appointments because I don't have money for gas. Sorry for my son story. It just hit me hard.

I think so many people, including myself, don't go to church because there is so much judgement, hypocrisy & greed. If all the churches would do what you just said Josh, I believe it would radically change people's belief in God & church involvement. And Josh...We Love You Too!!!

I placed my daughter in an open adoption when I was 16. I got pregnant in a horrible way by a horrible person who still has never had any karma or been held for his actions. And I was still bullied and had many issues for doing adoption. But I know the same thing would have happened no matter what choice I would have made. At one of my doctor appointments, I was told how strong I was because I chose life and chose to give that baby to someone who couldn't have kids. That bothered me and still to this day it bugs me. For me, I don't think I could do A, but I don't blame or hate anyone that does it. No matter what you choose, no matter what age, it is so hard. These people aren't the people to talk to anyone about this.

As a non religious woman who has had an A, I agree with you 100% Josh. When I was freshly 18 years old with a 3 year old already, I fell pregnant and ended up in a pregnancy center who pretended to be an abortion clinic just to get me in the door. They proceeded to give me reasons why I shouldn’t do it, yet offered me nothing in terms of resources. I already was heartbroken knowing I couldn’t keep my baby, and was beaten down by these people that made me feel guilty yet offered 0 help. I wish the church shifted their focus onto resources and aid as opposed to just saying “don’t do it”. Your bit at the end brought me to tears 🥺 thank you ♥️

I remember when I was young- a teenage girl in our church got pregnant. Her parents and the preacher made her stand in front of the congregation and ask for forgiveness. To this day, I do not know how she found the strength to do that. I would never put my child in that position.

How about lobbying for making adoptions cheaper?? So the people who truly want kids, can actually do that

I would love to see you lobby for single mums. You have amazing ideas on how to help. Fantastic commentary. Your passion without judgement means a lot.

Not Cole spending a majority of the time speaking on Women’s health & reproduction. 🤦🏽‍♀️

One of the ladies I used to work with years ago, was the epitome of what I considered a good Christian woman to be. She was always happy. She never complained. She never gossiped. She worked hard. She lived modestly. She also loved to have fun. She, along with another coworker, & I sat near eachother & we always had the best time. The Christian woman was Sharon & our other friend was Fannie. Fannie had 'blonde' moments (w/ naturally dark brown hair) that would leave us all three laughing because Fannie always realized her moments in the most silly way. I've probably told Fannie a million times over the years that I felt Sharon was the only woman I ever met that I felt was a true example of how us women should be. She never said anything negative but if you needed to vent anytime, she would listen without leaving you feel judged.

Thank you for your message at the end of the video. I am 56 years old and have tremendous guilt from the abortion I had 33 years ago. There are only 3 people in my life that know I had one because of the guilt. Luckily, I did go on to have 2 beautiful children with the same man. I wish there would have been some type of support system at the time to help me process the feelings I was having. I felt alone and secretive about what I did but know it was the right thing at the time. Again, thank you for your kind words of love and understanding ❤

I went to my church when I was pregnant, in a terrible situation. Guess what, they asked me to apologize to the congregation for my sin especially since they had supported me with missions. I’ve been cold, cold cold with my faith for the last few years because of this. I asked my pastor if his son was going to stand up there and apologize for his pornography struggles, or better yet himself.

They really thought it was a good idea to have a MALE Dr saying pregnancy is inconvenient? 🧐

Sobbing because this hit too close to home… Josh in a sweet wierd way is a guiding dad figure. I know that sounds crazy but raising myself for most my life all I had was RU-vid. Thank you Josh deeply❤️

Uh Josh it’s an absolute tragedy that your advice and talent isn’t being used in a church. You could revolutionize modern churches. Best video.

As I've said before I think that Josh and I would have a lot of differences of opinions outside of the exploitation of children on social media, but I will tell you this. He will always have my respect for one thing he said in this video. "You deserve to be loved." Thank you. I feel like there is someone out here in the world that needed to hear that. It's a beautiful sentiment, a true one that people don't get to hear enough. Thank you for that.

Wow your church bit at the end was really powerful. I am fortunate enough to have never been in the position where I’ve had to consider my options in relation to an unplanned pregnancy. As a confused believer who still identifies as catholic, I felt peace and warmth from your segment- for all the sins I have commited in my life and the guilt of being a confused believer. We are all just doing our best to get through life. Hopefully people will give themselves some grace and be gentle. Life is tough enough without the added judgement and pressure we put on ourselves (influenced by the church and others). Thanks for a great video!

My friend goes to church! She is divorcing her abusive husband. She works full time but struggles financially. Her husband hardly pays her any child maintenance. She tythes 10% of her income to her church. They know she struggles. Why doesn’t her church say “heh, we know you’re struggling to pay your bills, we don’t need that 10% of your money, you need it more. We won’t take it, keep it to feed your children”?

My grandma (who passed away last year) volunteered at their church multiple times a week wherever she was needed. She had always been so active in the church and would have loved to help with babies or programs helping moms. My grandparents were parishioners for 60+ years, who knows how much money they tithed, sent all three of their kids to the churches school through 8th grade. You know how many people from the church reached out when my grandma passed away and left my grandpa alone? None. They live less than five minutes from the church. I was so disgusted, more than I was before.

The church I went to when I was a teen made my guy friend that got a girl pregnant and my friend that was pregnant (both different situations) made them stand in front of the congregation and APOLOGIZE to everyone that they had sinned. I was and still am beyond mad. When that happened I did not want to go anymore and I haven’t been back sense. That has nothing with the congregation. It is between them and God.

Hard to put into words how hard this message hit. Immediate tears feeling the warmth of your kindness and good heart. I needed to hear that I am loved, today. That I matter. I truly believe this world would be a better place if people truly lead with love and good intentions. Thank you for sharing your message. Thank you, Josh. I appreciate you! I would not he here if it wasn't for the truly kind hearted people who made me feel loved, through one of the toughest times in my life. All these years later, it's still so needed to hear that my choices are okay and that I am more than my choices and that I deserve love. I hope anyone who needs to also hear this message, will hear it and feel the truth in it✨

as a firm believer in God i too struggle with the “church” i haven’t gone to my home church for 3 years. when i needed help. i had to become a member. i became a member and to be a part of the “leadership team” i wanted to do sound too. they never contacted me back. i wanted to take part. and i wasn’t welcome. but yet i needed to partake (assumingly) to join to get the help i needed. i went there weekly inc bible studies. helped with awana husband was a sunday school teacher. events. etc. and for 8 years. and wasn’t even recognized as a member. after returning for a moment after recovery from extensive back surgery. i returned and was welcomed as a visitor. really triggered me as i struggle with feeling unheard. invisible. unimportant. and guess what. they sure did confirm that for me. however i’m getting therapy now and am learning to love me.

Thank you for talking about this. I’ll never forget the time I was struggling with spiritual warfare & “needed to make an appointment “ to talk to my pastor. I’ve been back to that church once & that was to take my gpa. I’m so confused on so many things. I was taught “live right or your going to hell” it was the fear that was taught more than WHY we should love Jesus bc of Who HE IS.

When the doctor told Cole and Sav that pregnancy is not a convenience, deep down they knew that having a baby online is a convenience that worked out for them. They’re the 2% of people that do horrible things but it’s always a blur to their fans because their riches, filmed compassion and looks surpasses the truth about their lives.

Josh if you did a weekly “sermon” or even more Bible Stories I would listen.

Many creators have made videos about this “documentary” but I hope and pray people choose to watch this one. So many people need to hear this message and from this perspective especially. So so good.

“I hope I’m behind him in line because I want to see that shiiit” 😂😂😂😂 But for real, THANK YOU for sharing this

Omg josh you can truly be a pastor and pastor a church the way Jesus wanted it too 🥺 I love your bluntness your honesty Literally you are teaching a lot opening eyes and hearts May God continue to use you Greatly for His Glory! 🙌🏼

Thank you! Everything you said is spot on.

Josh, thank you. From the bottom of my heart. You are making a difference. You are loved.

All of the things you are speaking about in this video is why I quit going to church. I got pregnant at 16. Once the cat was out of the bag and everyone knew, I randomly told my GMa I wanted to go to church with her one Wednesday. The youth pastor went OUT OF HIS WAY to speak on teen pregnancy that night while I was sitting there VERY pregnant. It was humiliating. He called me that night to apologize, but he shamed me publicly in front of MANY of my school peers. Your apology should be as public as my shaming was. I’ve not been to that church since and I grew up there.

Throwing a baby shower is fine, but it doesn’t make things okay. Cole has no idea what it takes to care for a baby esp when you are completely alone. They have never had to want for anything with their kids, they don’t know what it’s like to work two jobs while staying up all night with a fussy baby, and having no one to lean on. My friend was pregnant with her son when some lady from church came up to her and told her that she would raise the baby for her in a home with a mother and a father like God wanted, who does that? My biggest question is why are men the ones talking about what’s in a woman’s mind who is contemplating abortion? Why aren’t other women there to offer support without judgment. I applaud Josh for bringing up the point that the guys aren’t the ones that have to face the consequences. It’s always the woman that is looked down on, as if she impregnated herself. I was told by someone in leadership who had been like a brother to me that I was raped because I allowed myself alone with a man. He turned it into my fault, and they do it to women all throughout the church. My grandma once told me that the worst thing that could have happened to her when she was young was to get pregnant without being married. She told me she would’ve been sent away, and the baby would either be given up for adoption or there would suddenly be a new baby sibling. It makes me wonder how many families have been torn apart over the years after they found out that their “sister” was actually their mom the whole time. The church encouraged things like that. Nothing will change until we start making a real difference in these women’s lives.

I was pregnant at 19 out of wedlock and heavily involved in the church. I was judged so harshly by them. It's the same either way. Whether I had an abortion or not, I would have been looked at so badly. I had to fight to have my daughter dedicated because my now husband and i were not married. I'm no longer in the church, for many reasons. But that was one of them.

I had an abortion at age 21 due to failed contraception it was a very hard choice for me to make. People act like abortion is easy. I did what I thought the best choice was. I had a lot of mental problems at the time and didn’t feel like I would raise that child correctly. I am at peace with my decision and I am doing things I never thought I could now such as going to college and getting my bachelors degree.

I adore how you turned it around at the end! We are called to love ❤️

41:36 This. This is why I don't tell my story, why I've lied about what I chose, even though I was led to believe it was the only choice I had that wouldn't completely destroy my future. This is why I felt that a miscarriage at 14wks was actually a punishment from God instead of a one in a million biological anomaly. This is why I've felt that I never deserved the happy and healthy children I have. Thank you Josh for finally letting my wash that away with some cleansing tears. If nothing else, it truly reached my heart.

It´s so annoying and insulting how Cole always presents himself as the savior by giving like 100 bucks to some random person

I’m sitting here in tears. I needed to hear that. Thank you so much, Josh.

Thankyou Josh!! Beautiful words. I had an A when I was 16 in 1989. My mother had just died a month before I found out. I feel like I have to justify why to people I tell. There were other reasons why too. I'm sorry but I'm in no way religious but sometimes I do feel like I'm being punished for it by that being the one and only time I'd ever carry a child. I was 12 weeks gone. I had a miscarriage in 2002 and I feel that was my "punishment". I wish I'd kept my baby back then but hindsight is a wonderful thing. Your video made me cry at the end. Please don't hate me.

The last few minutes of your message hit so close, Thank you ❤️

I am not religious at all, but I thank you, so, SO much for that part at the end where you took us to church. I didn’t know I needed that, and I am positive that you just helped me heal a significant chunk of trauma that I have related to A’s. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

My very first introduction to these people was actually his mother spewing at me on twitter with some very *non* Christian views about children getting free meals at school. Very pro life, indeed.

I grew up in a cult. My brothers and I saw the hypocrisy as teenagers and were able to get out of there. Everleigh will see through it someday and I can’t wait for that video.

My aunt did an abortion when she was young , She was in a very abusive relationship her boyfriend paid her to have the abortion She did not have money and a boyfriend who did not stop abusing her, he threatened her about the pregnancy and she also did not reveal to her parents . I was a child at that time but my mother helped her and kept the secret , to this day no one in the family knows except me and my mother. She was in a very difficult financial and emotional situation state. So how can one judge woman who choose this..

The one thing I liked the most about this was the end. Having an abortion doesnt make you any less worthy, loved or wanted. God loves you. That’s important.

Thank you for this message. I too struggle with church and if I could find a church like the one you described then I would be there all the time. I wish we had more church talk from you and some sermons per say. You are a great speaker.

When I was 17 I was SAed and given the option of an A and chose life. A month later my sister tried to force me into a confession booth at some mega church I'd never been to. I've hated the church since then, however I enjoy attending Josh's online church when he has these mini sermon sessions. Thank you, Josh.

Im a teen mom and wasn't in a position to go to college until I was 31. Now I'm in my senior year and my husband and I have struggled so hard for years. We're only what 2 years until I will be bringing in good money, but it's so hard. We have zero support. It took me 14 years after having my baby to actually be in a position to help myself. She's 19 and working at wm and I feel like it's my fault her life isn't easier. My dream is to make it easier one day no matter her age!!!

My dad was a pastor for 35 years and he did not think I would ever do all the stuff I did. I had 2 A’s when I was younger and I do NOT feel any guilt about it. My dad always told me no matter what that he loved me and would never judge me for all I did. Thank you josh for the message at the end. ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you for your message. You're so amazing. And you have opened my eyes to so much. Please don't ever stop.

They need to show the actual trauma women have AFTER the abortion. That’s what no one talks about.

And thank you for telling me I deserve to be loved… because I do not feel like I am. God bless you! 💖 I pray daily to feel love and support, god has been one of my only loyal supporters

Josh, have you ever touched on why you think many family vloggers try to push the Christian aesthetics? From a social media point of view, why is this format particularly successful?

I have seen a church who actually used resources responsibly. Ran a school, offered "scholarships" to needy moms, offered jobs, even did it continually for moms who kept making crappy life choices because they knew it wasn't the kids fault. Were they perfect, no, but I had mad respect for the pastor showing putting in his time to dry wall and tile instead of being being a fat lazy dude begging for " volunteers".

Josh, thank you for covering this. It's so SO true that the way this family lives is the opposite of what Jesus taught. With the Labrants, Fishfam, etc. this whole religion thing is very ... almost more of a fad than faith. It's super gross.

Thank you. Thank you so fckn much dude. The ending made me tear up bc it really hit hard for me,

The end of your video had me in tears , the ending was perfect thank you 😭

You saying that whenever people are in trouble or in need of help the last place they want to go to is a church literally hit me so hard. You don’t feel safe because of the judgment,the gossip,the stares,the shaming etc. & that’s not the way God intended to be at all. There is a saying “I like your Christ but I don’t like your Christians”. When people say they left the church or were hurt by the church they weren’t hurt by God,the pews,or the Bible. They were hurt by the people.

The ending was beautifully said and spoke to me. Thanks 🙏

You’re so straightforward and logical, being able to step back and see both sides of something is a rare thing to see. Just found your channel last week and I’m loving it. Thank you for your insights

I appreciate your views on things controversial to not be just one sided. Thank you for the speech at the end.

👍👍👍 Why does it bother me how she looks smug all the time? Barely smiles it seems! She just stares at him the whole time he talks & just says "yeah" "yeah" ... no real emotion or expression? Thanks Josh Yes white savior complex bothers me too & makes it like I dont want to be involved in one day helping events as it just seems icky to me... Great solutions/ ideas by the way Josh! And loved what you said in the end... beautifully said 💙

Ugh they’re literally begging for compliments showing them giving away money i hate it

Love that you called out the disparity in giving from many people and many churches around the 27 minute mark. Thankfully my non denominational church is very financially transparent. The pastors encourage and recommend 10% of your income toward tithe and an additional 10-25% to charitable causes - pregnancy centers, food drives, other non profits, etc.

Thank u Josh! You will never understand how much I needed to hear your words. THANK U! 😢

Great video! I thought the “church” bit at the end was SO good! SUCH A PREACH JOSH!

Thank you so much for being so fair in your commentary on this Subject. You are truly a Gem Josh!! 🌟

I hate that he says everything will be okay. I know this off topic, but my son has a disability and I hate when people say things like, "only special people get special children" or "God never gives you more than you can handle." It's not true. There is literally nothing special about me and I think mentally, I'm the least qualified person to handle having a child with a disability. It negates my grief and worries which are real. Sometimes we get more than we can handle and that's when we need to be okay to ask for help and grieve properly. It really hurt and damaged my relationship with God when I believed that He somehow orchestrated for my child to have a disability and for me to be chosen to be his parent. It felt like a punishment even though it isn't. It was very painful to go through. My relationship with God has gotten stronger, but it was very painful to endure.

That last part hit me right in the heart 😭

Thank you for that prayer josh I needed to hear that 🙏

Yes 👏🏻 the church is so focused on carrying out the judgement of God that they are leaving out the love of Jesus. So many controversial topics are met with judgement from the church instead of loving people where they are and showing them the heart of Christ.

I never really write comments, but this one... Oh my gosh it got me. I grew up Mormon and everything you said about white savior complex and toxic church is SO accurate. The ending made me cry. Thank you for this message and the love this video spread to women. Thank you.

Oh, Josh. God used you at the end of this video. Your words.. is God's word. God's unconditional love. Yes! Moved me to tears.

Omg your message at the end was wonderful!!! Thank you for that Josh!!! Everyone needs that from time to time!!!

Our church uses the Sunday school classrooms for a daycare during the week. That's so great, right? Yeah, sure, it's only 700.00/month/child.

Anyone else think that Josh needs to start his own church? 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️I’d tune in from the States in a heartbeat.

Since family vlogging is dying seems that they may be switching to the Christian influencer grift

Josh I love the end of this video! You made me cry amen amen he loves us all no matter what!

👏🏼 Keeping 👏🏼 The 👏🏼 Algorithm 👏🏼 Going 👏🏼

So i guess the message is- get pregnant, keep your baby and hope to run into Cole and Savannah so they give you a check 🤣 oh, how infuriating..

Stop it with the “hillsong hat” 😂🤣

I went to an AOG church for a little over 12 years. I dated one of the praise and worship team members for 5 1/2 of those years. We got pregnant and broke up (I left him and not because of the pregnancy) and we both quit going to church. I went back a couple months later and literally 2 people said something to me. It was a very eye-opening moment for me. These people who used to shower me with love now wouldn’t even look at me. I’m unlearning so much of what the church taught me and I truly feel like a better, more loving, way more accepting person now than I ever was in the church. I never once considered “A”, but I can totally see how someone in that situation would feel like they couldn’t go to their church “family” and feel accepted or even get help in order to keep and support their baby. It’s sad how the ones that claim to love everyone and never judge are the ones that turned their back on me and judge me. This is all just my thoughts opinions from my own personal experience.

Wow. Thank you for everything you said at the end. I know it really spoke to people and reminded them who God is and how much they are unconditionally loved

What really gets me that they never mention the responsibilities of the dad, financially and morally!. Also the "Dads" get to stay hidden

Rewound and watched your word at the end twice, wow. As someone who is in a similar boat as you and questioning the church and their motives, I appreciate your honesty.

I absolutely love every word you said at the end ❤ Your awesome 👌 👏

Josh 🥺 the portion of this video speaking to people who have done this has left me in tears. I have not had this experience, but my sister has. She keeps it a secret from my catholic parents out of fear and it breaks my heart. I hope many people hear this message it is incredibly heart felt. Thank you thank you thank you.

Your bit at the end of this video was truly the most compassionate take on this topic that I have ever seen from a person of faith. Thank you for that Josh.

Thank you for this video. You have no idea how much the end message meant to me. Thank you.

Josh i love your balanced view in this video, really well done!

Dear Josh You have me in tears Thank you That’s all xo Just Thank you Xo

I completely agree with you Josh.. I was just in a Traumatic Car Accident. My kids had just been dropped off so I could start a new job the next morning. I was stopped in traffic on the freeway, turned my hazard lights on. A Durango was going 70+ and didn’t brake, or stop & rear ended me, THEN impacted me into the Semi trailer in front of me. Sandwiching me in between. The impact was so hard, My seat came off the rails & I was trapped into the steering wheel/dashboard. My rogue was mangled. I am a single mom who left abuse with my 3 innocent children…. I have been trying to get on my feet. I was starting a new job. I was trying so hard. However, I have gone to the people around me who I thought would be there for us… They ignored me, OR they said “Hang in there, everything will be okay. I’m so sorry to hear that, I’m glad you survived”. I have legal help for the accident BUT it can take 8-12 months for settlement to be completed. My mom made a GO FUND ME for me and my kids to help with bills, groceries, any Uber I have to use for appts because I still don’t have a rental car. Those people I have always been there for & I have paid my Tithing to, have ignored me and won’t help even SIMPLY SHARE MY GO FUND ME LINK. I can’t work now, I have doctors notes & I have to go to treatment 3x a week, injections now and possible surgeries. I live in pain everyday, I have 3 babies to provide for and I can’t. This wasn’t my fault and I’m not willing to give up YET. BUT I need help, I need support .My mom is an Angel and helps with the kids but is disabled herself and can’t afford to help me. I got an eviction notice on my door. I have no groceries. My daughter had to be taken out of Preschool. I have lost everything, and am currently losing everything. I have tried to go to the church for help & they pick and choose their favorites and turn away people who need it. They won’t even spread around my Go Fund Me incase other people would even be willing to help us My life is falling apart for something that isn’t my fault. I have applied for help, but it’s the timeline that’s impossible to wait for. I resonated SOOO much with what you said about the church. I just can’t believe how cold people have treat me, and how hard it is to get someone to share a link even. The only help I get is being told to “Go to a food bank”. I’m grateful those resources are available but like you said, that don’t help the financial part of anything… You can’t prepare food if you don’t have a apartment to cook in. GOD BLESS YOU JOSH & everything you do for people! THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING INNOCENT CHILDREN! 💖💖🙏🏼🙏🏼💋💋

That is super weird to me that she said that her mother kept her out of wedlock for 4 months in the 50's.......from what my mom told me, that would have been VERY rare and it almost never happened. I guess I have a hard time believing it. When they have already lied, it hard to believe that story. And she said that her mom chose to let her live......again....my understanding from the 50's that it was extremely difficult to get an ab......tion. Such lies.

I am usually very hesitant to listen to religious people on such topics, but I am glad I listened to this. Your take on this is great and I applaud you for this insight from a true religious perspective rather than the usual name calling and blaming. Thank you and I hope this helps someone

You need to start ur own church! I would so go and I’m sure so many more would go to. I absolutely love ur ideas!!!! U are spot on!!!!

Well I’m so blessed to realize my non-denominational Christian church here in SoCal is & has done AMAZING things for our community and supporting our teen mom/pregnant half way homes we just were able to provide 2 vans for the home among other things, we also support a disable & mentally challenged sensory home, we also run food pantry&dinner every night to our community senior Samaritan center our church is busy and providing for our community 7days a week I didn’t know other churches weren’t providing we are reaching a goal of 30churches by 2030 and halfway there I’m so blessed to be able to be apart of this I love our pastor Rusty George🙌🏼

wonderfully said..thank you

It's infuriating how much Cole thinks he can speak for women🙄