Melissa Ohden hosts Jennifer Callender, a twin abortion survivor who shares her journey from shame to empowerment. Facing medical survival, family struggles, and personal loss, Callender found strength in faith and community. Her story in the My Body, My Voice campaign inspires hope and healing.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:06:00 - Twin Survival

00:11:24 - Facing Isolation

00:17:00 - Finding Community

00:22:16 - Embracing Joy

00:28:01 - Sharing Empowerment

00:34:06 - Overcoming Cycles

00:39:14 - Breaking Free

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Melissa Ohden hosts Ruth Tisdale, executive director of Two Lines Pregnancy Clinic in Kansas City. Tisdale shares her unexpected journey into pro-life work, finding purpose after 20 years of serving women in crisis. Two Lines offers pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STI testing, and case management, empowering women with hope and resources, even post-abortion. Visit TwoLinesKC.com for services or UnexpectedLove.com to support.

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:05:03 - Unexpected Calling
00:10:08 - Clinic Services
00:15:12 - Holistic Support
00:21:25 - Compassionate Care
00:27:12 - Empowering Women
00:33:25 - Real Impact Stories
00:39:38 - Finding Hope

You can find out more about Melissa's story, and support her work at melissaohden.com. Follow Melissa Ohden on Instagram @melissaohden, and on X @melissaohden.

Follow The Abortion Survivors Network on Instagram @the_abortion_survivors_network, and on X @theASNofficial. You can learn more about The Abortion Survivors Network at abortionsurvivors.org.

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Melissa Ohden hosts Steventhen Holland, who shares his journey as an adopted child conceived in rape, grappling with identity and loss. After miscarriages deepened his pain, Holland sought his birth mother, discovering her heroic choice to carry him despite pressure to abort. His ministry, Broken Not Dead, inspires hope through storytelling. Visit Steventhen.com or BrokenNotDead.com for his book, music, and stories.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:05:30 - Faith and Family

00:10:14 - Adoption Discovery

00:15:44 - Pain of Loss

00:22:05 - Birth Mother Search

00:29:00 - Sharing Stories

00:35:35 - Impactful Encounters

00:42:52 - Ministry Mission

You can find out more about Melissa's story, and support her work at melissaohden.com. Follow Melissa Ohden on Instagram @melissaohden, and on X @melissaohden.

Follow The Abortion Survivors Network on Instagram @the_abortion_survivors_network, and on X @theASNofficial. You can learn more about The Abortion Survivors Network at abortionsurvivors.org.

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Melissa Ohden hosts Becky Hagan on Life Beyond Abortion. At 18, Hagan chose abortion out of despair, fearing for her future and son’s life. After taking the first abortion pill, regret drove her to seek reversal through progesterone treatment. Miraculously, her son survived. Hagan shares her journey from shame to hope, highlighting abortion pill reversal’s impact. Visit AbortionSurvivors.org to learn about survivors and reversal. Connect with Hagan at rebeccahagan.org

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:07 - Personal Background

00:04:27 - Unplanned Pregnancies

00:07:39 - Despair and Decision

00:11:18 - Christian Upbringing Tension

00:16:24 - Chemical Abortion Choice

00:23:26 - Regret and Reversal

00:29:29 - Maternal Instincts

You can find out more about Melissa's story, and support her work at melissaohden.com. Follow Melissa Ohden on Instagram @melissaohden, and on X @melissaohden.

Follow The Abortion Survivors Network on Instagram @the_abortion_survivors_network, and on X @theASNofficial. You can learn more about The Abortion Survivors Network at abortionsurvivors.org.

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Melissa Ohden welcomes Kylee Heap from Support After Abortion on Life Beyond Abortion. Heap shares her transition from pharmaceutical research to pro-life advocacy, driven by a call to serve those grieving abortion experiences. She discusses Support After Abortion’s research revealing 22 million Americans needing healing, with only 18% knowing where to seek help. The episode explores the complexities of abortion grief, the importance of language, and empowering diverse healing pathways. Learn how to connect with Support After Abortion’s resources at SupportAfterAbortion.com

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:34 - Journey to Advocacy

00:05:36 - Research Insights

00:08:07 - Listening and Healing

00:11:18 - Filling the Gap

00:15:50 - Language of Grief

00:19:46 - Ripple Effects

00:25:07 - Freedom Through Healing

You can find out more about Melissa's story, and support her work at melissaohden.com. Follow Melissa Ohden on Instagram @melissaohden, and on X @melissaohden.

Follow The Abortion Survivors Network on Instagram @the_abortion_survivors_network, and on X @theASNofficial. You can learn more about The Abortion Survivors Network at abortionsurvivors.org.

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Melissa Ohden welcomes Rachel Shipers, Vice President of Operations for Students for Life Action, on Life Beyond Abortion. A former counselor working with foster care youth and rape survivors, Shipers shares how God called her to pro-life advocacy. She discusses Students for Life Action’s push for state-level legislation, including chemical abortion pill bans and the Clean Water for All Life Act, addressing the 11.2% adverse reaction rate to abortion pills. Shipers highlights the pro-life generation’s growth and resources for pregnant women, urging listeners to reject abortion’s lies and embrace support.

You can find out more about Rachel's work at https://studentsforlife.org/

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:09 - Journey to Pro-Life

00:05:08 - Foster Care Myths

00:08:27 - Motherhood Realities

00:11:06 - Abortion Pill Risks

00:14:35 - Legislative Advocacy

00:18:03 - Pro-Life Generation

00:22:10 - Getting Involved

You can find out more about Melissa's story, and support her work at melissaohden.com. Follow Melissa Ohden on Instagram @melissaohden, and on X @melissaohden.

Follow The Abortion Survivors Network on Instagram @the_abortion_survivors_network, and on X @theASNofficial. You can learn more about The Abortion Survivors Network at abortionsurvivors.org.

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Public Affairs Consultant for the Abortion Survivors Network Sarah Moe joins host Melissa Ohden on Life Beyond Abortion. Sarah shares how her sister Nancy, born with microcephaly and cerebral palsy, shaped her resolve to end abortion. Facing societal judgment and calls for abortion, Sarah embraced compassion, now driving her ASN advocacy. She discusses protecting survivors’ stories, building trust with journalists, and pushing for policies like abortion reporting requirements to expose the issue’s scope. Sarah urges grassroots advocates to engage elected officials and listen actively to advance pro-life policy.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:04:22 - Sarah’s Sister Shapes Her Beliefs

00:08:44 - Facing Societal Judgment

00:13:06 - From Corporate to Pro-Life Advocacy

00:17:28 - Protecting Survivors’ Stories

00:21:50 - Building Trust with Journalists

00:26:12 - Policy Goals and Data Needs

00:30:34 - Action Steps for Advocates

You can find out more about Melissa's story, and support her work at melissaohden.com. Follow Melissa Ohden on Instagram @melissaohden, and on X @melissaohden.

Follow The Abortion Survivors Network on Instagram @the_abortion_survivors_network, and on X @theASNofficial. You can learn more about The Abortion Survivors Network at abortionsurvivors.org.

To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates.

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Abortion survivor Michele Lyman joins host Melissa Ohden in this powerful Life Beyond Abortion episode. Michele shares her journey of learning at 17 that her mother attempted an illegal abortion in 1965, surviving a back-alley procedure. She discusses the shame and identity struggles that followed, and how the Abortion Survivors Network brought healing. As a wife, mother, grandmother, and entrepreneur, Michele emphasizes forgiveness, her love for her mother, and the value of every life. Her story challenges cultural misconceptions about abortion, advocating for hope and human rights. Contact Michele at EveryLifeMatters22@gmail.com

You can find out more about Melissa's story, and support her work at melissaohden.com. Follow Melissa Ohden on Instagram @melissaohden, and on X @melissaohden.

Follow The Abortion Survivors Network on Instagram @the_abortion_survivors_network, and on X @theASNofficial. You can learn more about The Abortion Survivors Network at abortionsurvivors.org.

To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates.

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