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I’ve been following Sarah Lingle on Instagram since 2024, drawn to her faith-filled encouragement for mothers like me who have experienced the loss of a baby. Sarah’s story began while she was already serving as a doula. In January 2021, she faced unimaginable heartbreak when she lost her first baby, lovingly named Peanut.

In this episode, Sarah shares the deeply personal story of her pregnancy, the day she was rushed to the hospital, and the shocking encounter with a nurse more focused on COVID protocols than her own wellbeing. She walks us through the moment she went into labor and gave birth to her baby—an experience that powerfully affirms what so many of us know to be true: miscarriage is still giving birth.

By the grace of God, Sarah’s story didn’t end there. After a long season of infertility, she welcomed her rainbow baby in February 2023. Today, as a certified Birth and Bereavement Doula, Sarah uses her own story of loss and redemption to serve and comfort other mothers at every stage of their journey to motherhood.

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Today’s episode wraps up my trip to Washington, D.C. from last month — and what an incredible finish it was! I had two days left, and it began with the SHINE for Autumn Act being introduced on the House side. I spent the day meeting with several Louisiana leaders — congressmen, congresswomen, and senators — and to my surprise, Congressman Cleo Fields signed on to the bill right in front of us. I felt so favored by the Lord and deeply privileged to be part of this important work.

On Thursday, September 18th, I met with Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Congresswoman Julia Letlow, Congressman Troy Carter, and Senator John Kennedy. Then on Friday, September 19th — National Stillbirth Prevention Day — I wrapped up meetings with Congressman Clay Higgins, Speaker Mike Johnson, and Senator Bill Cassidy.

As I headed to the airport, I had one last, unexpected moment — meeting Senator Ted Cruz, which truly felt like the cherry on top of an already unforgettable trip.

I hope this episode encourages you to have faith, step out boldly, and make a difference right where you are. And as a quick update: Congressman H. Morgan Griffith from Virginia has introduced bill HR 570, which would provide families a $2,000 tax credit if they’ve experienced a stillbirth.

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In this episode, I share about my recent advocacy trip to Washington, D.C., where I joined Healthy Birth Day, Debbie Haine Vijayvergiya—the founder of SHINE for Autumn—and fellow Count the Kicks advocates to talk about preventable stillbirth and the importance of passing the SHINE for Autumn Act. I walk you through my first day on Capitol Hill, giving insight into what the process of advocating for a bill can look like. Along the way, I share how God orchestrated some incredible moments, including an unexpected meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson. This trip was filled with answered prayers and powerful encouragement, and I hope my story inspires you as much as it did me.

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In this powerful and moving episode, we sit down with Monica Kelsey, the founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, to hear her extraordinary testimony. Monica boldly and unapologetically shares her personal story—one that begins in August 1972, when her 17-year-old birth mother survived a brutal assault and faced an unplanned pregnancy. Against all odds, she chose life, abandoned Monica safely at a hospital just hours after birth, and unknowingly set the course for a mission that would one day save countless babies.

Today, Monica’s passion burns bright as she works to ensure that no baby is ever abandoned in an unsafe place. Through Safe Haven Baby Boxes, she has created a compassionate and practical solution for mothers in crisis, giving them a safe and anonymous way to surrender their newborns.

Join us for this heartfelt conversation about redemption, purpose, and the power of turning pain into a movement that saves lives.

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In this episode, we share the story behind Miles' Mission — a powerful movement born from the heartbreak of losing Miles Owen Moore, who was stillborn on October 11, 2021. His passing forever changed his family, inspiring them to take their pain and turn it into purpose.

Join Jennifer and Dr. Michael Bullock as they open up about their journey through grief and the many challenges they discovered along the way — gaps in hospital care, legislation, and resources that left families like theirs without support. Rather than let grief consume them, they chose to be the hands and feet of Jesus, giving a voice to those who feel voiceless.

Dr. Bullock also shares insights from his book, Even Now I Know, where he vulnerably reflects on his experience as a pastor, husband, grandpa, and father navigating unimaginable loss — always returning to Scripture as his source of strength.

Together, we explore the heart of Miles' Mission: offering hope, healing, and advocacy through Christ-like compassion, standardized care, resource connections, awareness-raising, and community partnerships.

This episode is for anyone touched by loss — a message of hope, faith, and the power to turn grief into a mission that honors every life.

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When Buddy Shuh stepped onto the set of The Biggest Loser in 2012, millions of viewers saw a man determined to reclaim his health. What they didn’t see was the deeper story—the heartbreak that had quietly shaped his life for years.

Back in 2006, Buddy and his wife were joyfully preparing to welcome their baby girl when a routine prenatal appointment turned their world upside down. Doctors discovered their daughter was missing several vital organs and diagnosed her with spina bifida, leaving only a slim chance of survival. Against all odds, she was born with a cry that filled the room and lived for five and a half precious months before passing away on March 8, 2006.

Buddy opens up about those raw days: the bittersweet moments holding his daughter, the calls no parent ever wants to make, and the heartbreak of meeting a funeral director just hours after her passing. Financially unprepared, he wrestled with guilt and self-doubt, carrying both emotional and physical weight as the years passed.

A simple phone call from his brother in 2011 changed everything. Together, they auditioned for The Biggest Loser—and to Buddy’s shock, he was chosen from hundreds of thousands of hopefuls. On Season 13, he shared his daughter’s story with more than ten million viewers, transforming his grief into testimony.

That visibility led to a life-changing invitation from The Tears Foundation, an organization founded by Sarah Slack after the loss of her son Jesse. What began as Sarah’s mission to help one family afford a headstone has grown into an international movement—offering financial help for funeral expenses, emotional support, and a community of love and healing for grieving families.

In this episode, Buddy reflects on the road from loss to purpose: how The Biggest Loser gave him a platform, how TEARS gave him a mission, and how even in the darkest chapters, hope can emerge.

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Today, I open up and share a story I have never spoken about publicly before—the story of my brother’s death. While it was ruled as SIDS, I’ve carried the belief in my heart that his life was taken for monetary gain. My biological father had a desire to profit from the twins—or even through my death—and that shadow has followed me for decades.

In this episode, I share the details and events that unfolded both before and after my brother’s passing, moments that have weighed heavily on me for the last 32 years.

What gave me the courage to finally bring this story into the light was hearing Linda from He Knows Your Name Ministry in Episode 53. Her testimony reminded me that every life has value, and that silence doesn’t honor the ones we’ve lost.

My brother’s life mattered then. It still matters today.

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In this episode, Luis Melara, the son of Rosie Melara, opens up about the heartbreaking loss of his sister, Ana Mary, in 2010. What began as a season of hope, joy, and anticipation quickly turned into grief and heartache. Luis shares how, as a young child, he learned to grieve openly alongside his family, discovering the power of walking through sorrow together.

Through their journey, his family found meaningful ways to honor Ana Mary’s life, and in the process, Luis developed a deep compassion for others. He reflects on how this early exposure to grief shaped his emotional intelligence, teaching him that grief is not something to “get over” but a lifelong process—one that can foster empathy, connection, and healing.

Join us as Luis shares his story of loss, resilience, and the lifelong lessons of empathy that emerged from his family’s shared grief.

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