Melissa Ohden hosts Life Beyond Abortion with guest Lauren Muzyka, Executive Director of Sidewalk Advocates for Life. Lauren shares her journey from college prayer vigils at Texas A&M to founding a national sidewalk counseling network. They discuss peaceful outreach saving 25,000+ lives, helping 105 abortion workers exit, closing 68 facilities; post-Roe challenges like interstate travel funding; upcoming Maria's Fund to counter abortion funds; synergies with 40 Days for Life; and empowering everyday people through prayer and loving alternatives. Visit SidewalkAdvocates.org to join or support.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:21 - Lauren's Start

00:05:07 - Sidewalk Training

00:08:29 - Founding Advocates

00:11:05 - Worker Conversions

00:15:10 - Laryngitis Miracle

00:17:46 - Prayer vs Words

00:21:27 - Sidewalk Safety

00:26:50 - Current Reach

00:28:19 - Expansion Needs

00:33:33 - Maria's Fund

00:41:20 - Post-Roe Urgency

00:46:48 - Get Involved

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Melissa Ohden welcomes Paula Illari to Life Beyond Abortion for a raw conversation on choosing life amid pain. Paula shares her journey: choosing life for her first child in 1995 despite addiction and abuse, then facing a second-trimester abortion under pressure that nearly ended her life. Through faith and therapy, she found healing and now advocates with Save the One, supporting women affected by rape, incest, or prenatal diagnoses. They challenge cultural narratives that abortion is empowerment, emphasizing community, forgiveness, and the March for Life.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:37 - First Pregnancy Choice

00:04:32 - Second Pregnancy Crisis

00:07:48 - Abortion Decision

00:09:32 - Cultural Silence

00:11:27 - Friend's Influence

00:15:42 - Healing Through Faith

00:18:58 - Advocacy Beginnings

00:22:16 - Save the One Work

00:27:29 - Pro-Choice Critique

00:32:04 - Contact Resources

00:52:15 - Closing Remarks

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Join host Melissa Ohden on Life Beyond Abortion as she welcomes Melissa Manion, a woman who chose life for her child despite challenging circumstances. Melissa Manion shares her journey from a drug-addicted, abusive past to choosing life for her son in 1995, then facing an abortion in her second trimester that nearly killed her, and her path to healing through faith. They discuss Connecticut’s lax abortion laws, the cultural silence around abortion, and the pro-life movement’s growth. Melissa Manion reflects on advocacy with Embrace Grace and Let Them Live, while Melissa Ohden highlights healing’s role in shifting the abortion narrative.

Learn more about Melissa Manion's work at melissamanion.com

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:35 - Connecticut Pro-Life Scene

00:03:19 - Abortion Laws in Connecticut

00:03:52 - Melissa Manion’s Story

00:07:48 - Abortion Decision

00:09:58 - Cultural Silence on Abortion

00:11:27 - Impact of Unspoken Abortion

00:16:32 - Healing Through Faith

00:22:16 - Advocacy and Healing Work

00:27:29 - Response to Pro-Choice Arguments

00:32:04 - Contact and Resources

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Melissa Ohden welcomes Denisha Workizer, founder of Reclaimed Story, to share her powerful journey as an abortion survivor. Prompted by New York’s 2019 Reproductive Health Act, Workizer discovered at 42 that her mother considered abortion during a turbulent time. This revelation led her to found Reclaim Story, a ministry empowering women and survivors to find healing and purpose through faith. Workizer discusses the messy beauty of life, the importance of community, and how survivors can connect with others through organizations like the Abortion Survivors Network. From grappling with identity to delivering 47 talks across 21 states, her story challenges listeners to embrace their worth and support pregnancy resource centers. Join this heartfelt conversation about resilience and hope beyond abortion.

Learn more about Denisha's work at reaclaimedstory.com

00:00:00 - Podcast Intro

00:00:53 - Denisha Introduced

00:01:45 - Survivor Bonds

00:02:43 - Discovery Story

00:03:43 - Abortion Considered

00:05:26 - Reclaim Story Mission

00:07:34 - Healing Community

00:09:28 - Survivor Challenges

00:12:16 - Cultural Impact

00:15:42 - Pregnancy Centers

00:18:21 - Sharing Stories

00:30:08 - Finding Purpose

00:39:37 - Support Options

00:42:05 - Everyone Matters

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Melissa Ohden sits down with Libby Owens, Executive Director of St. Joseph Pregnancy Resource Center in Missouri, to share a heartfelt conversation on navigating life's deepest losses and finding purpose in supporting women facing unexpected pregnancies. Owens opens up about her own path—marked by sibling loss, infertility struggles, and the joy of late-in-life motherhood—that fueled her passion for compassionate care. Together, they explore the transformative changes in pregnancy centers since Roe's overturn, from empowering women with facts and reversal options to tackling challenges like the abortion pill's accessibility. Owens offers raw insights on fostering open dialogues, providing healing for post-abortive women, and the simple power of listening in crisis. A must-listen for anyone seeking to understand real support beyond rhetoric.

00:00:00 - Podcast Intro

00:00:53 - Guest Welcome

00:01:54 - Libby's Journey

00:03:37 - Infertility Impact

00:04:36 - Compassion Drives

00:05:26 - Positive Shifts

00:06:45 - Post-Roe Battles

00:07:34 - Reversal Options

00:09:28 - Abortion Pill

00:12:16 - Post-Abortive Healing

00:15:42 - Client Stories

00:18:21 - Staff Training

00:30:08 - Advice to Women

00:34:33 - Everyday Action

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Melissa Ohden hosts Greg Mayo, author of Almost Daddy, to explore how abortion impacts men. The discussion reveals the emotional toll, often ignored, and the need for men to engage in healing and advocacy. It challenges listeners to address abortion’s effects on men and inspire action to transform lives and culture.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:52 - Greg's Story

00:10:15 - Men’s Emotional Toll

00:20:30 - Abortion’s Hidden Impact

00:30:45 - Healing for Men

00:41:00 - Men’s Advocacy Role

00:43:11 - Call to Action

00:44:19 - Closing

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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 pro-life OB/GYN Dr. William Lile who shares his journey from taking over and shutting down an abortion clinic, to advocating for the pre-born. He discusses fetal surgeries, like heart and spina bifida procedures, to highlight the personhood of unborn patients. The conversation explores abortion’s impact, the role of faith, and the need for church-led advocacy.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:53 - Guest’s Pro-Life Journey

00:10:15 - Fetal Surgeries

00:20:30 - Personhood of Pre-Born

00:30:45 - Abortion’s Impact

00:41:00 - Faith and Advocacy

00:49:11 - Church’s Role

00:50:02 - Closing

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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 Serena Dyksen, founder of She Found His Grace, to share her journey through abortion’s aftermath. They explore the devastating effects of abortion, especially in cases of rape or incest, and the path to healing through faith. Serena’s story and ministry highlight hope and restoration for those impacted. The discussion challenges myths about abortion as a solution and emphasizes transformative support.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:53 - Serena's Journey

00:10:15 - Abortion’s Aftermath

00:20:30 - Rape and Incest Cases

00:30:45 - Path to Healing

00:41:00 - Ministry’s Impact

00:49:45 - Hope and Restoration

00:51:06 - Closing

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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