The Help Her Be Brave Podcast: Where Pro-Life Meets Real Life. Hosted by Amy Ford, President and Founder of Embrace Grace and a passionate advocate for life, this podcast exists to equip and inspire believers to support women with unexpected pregnancies. Through powerful stories, candid conversations, and expert insights, you'll discover practical ways to be part of a pro-love movement that changes—and saves—lives. Whether you're a church leader, a pro-life advocate, a donor, or someone who ...
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Conceived in Darkness, Saved by God's Grace: Steventhen Holland's Unforgettable Story
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31:31In this deeply moving episode of the Helper Be Brave Podcast, Amy sits down with Steventhen Holland to hear his unforgettable story of life, hope, and redemption. Conceived in rape and abandoned at just seven days old, Steventhen's journey is a powerful testament to the value of every human life and the unyielding grace of God. Steventhen opens up …
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Born Alive: The Miracle Story of an Abortion Survivor
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29:24When Melissa Ohden's mother chose abortion, no one expected the baby to live. But against all odds — and through God's miraculous plan — Melissa survived. In this deeply moving conversation, Melissa shares her incredible story of survival, forgiveness, and purpose. From learning the truth about her birth to ultimately forgiving her biological mothe…
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Is Your Church a Safe Place for Single Moms?
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31:34When a single mom walks into your church, will she feel loved or judged? In this heartfelt episode of Help Her Be Brave, Amy Ford shares powerful insights and stories about how the Church can better love single moms and create a truly welcoming environment for women facing unexpected pregnancies. From practical ways to offer help to the deeper hear…
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When God Writes the Story: A Journey of Faith, Adoption and Miracles
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28:54When God placed adoption on Jill Dasher's heart years before it came to pass, she never could've imagined how He would fulfill that promise. In this powerful conversation, Jill shares the story of adopting her daughter, Ruth Harvest—born 13 weeks early on Easter Sunday—and the brave mom who chose life. Host Amy Ford and Jill talk about surrendering…
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In this episode of the Help Her Be Brave Podcast, we break the silence on the topics that are often swept under the rug—sex, shame, purity, and the culture around them. I'm joined by Heather Lawless, founder and CEO of Reliance Ministries and author of We Do Talk About It: Breaking the Silence on Sex, Shame, and Redemption. Heather and I dive into …
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The Day Al Robertson Realized the Church Got It Wrong
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29:36In this heartfelt conversation, Amy welcomes Al Robertson, the "beardless brother" from Duck Dynasty. Al opens up about a decades-old mistake, a tearful apology, and the lesson that changed how he approaches life, faith, and ministry. Al shares: His family's story of life — how his mother Kay was only 16 when she became pregnant with him, shaping h…
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Why Charlie Kirk's Faith Matters Now More Than Ever
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39:11In this episode of Help Her Be Brave, Amy Ford reflects on the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, a voice of boldness and truth in our generation. His passing is a reminder of the urgency to walk courageously in our calling, no matter the cost. Join Amy as she unpacks: How Charlie Kirk modeled courageous faith Why we're called to embrace hard convers…
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Amy Ford: Why I Started Embrace Grace (and My Unplanned Pregnancy Story)
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31:12At 19, Amy Ford discovered she was pregnant—and everything changed. Raised in church but fearing rejection and shame, she faced some of the most painful moments of her life, including being turned away by a pastor she deeply respected. But God had a bigger plan. In this episode, Amy shares her unplanned pregnancy story, the wounds of rejection, and…
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The Honest Truth About My Unplanned Pregnancy
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35:02What would make a young woman believe that abortion was the most selfless choice she could make? In this powerful episode of the Help Her Be Brave Podcast, Maddie shares her unplanned pregnancy story—the fears she carried, the pressure she faced, and the night everything changed. Her single mom testimony is raw, real, and full of hope. You'll hear:…
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The Wake-Up Call the Pro-Life Movement Needs
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29:49Roe v. Wade may be overturned, but the fight for life is far from over. In this powerful first episode of the Help Her Be Brave Podcast, Amy Ford shares why the pro-life movement needs a wake-up call—and why the Church must rise up now to meet the real needs of women facing unexpected pregnancies. You'll hear: ✨ The truth about the abortion pill an…
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Birth moms that place their babies for adoption are so brave! The way they sacrifice their bodies in order to give their babies a beautiful chance at life is so inspiring and Laura shares how her organization, Brave Love, shines a light on Birth Moms and helps the world change their perception of adoption. They help provide resources and help to ex…
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S5:EP12 | Beverly Jacobson | Verity's Village
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23:50Beverly made me cry hearing her beautiful story of her sweet Verity and how it takes a village to help families care for those with special needs children. She inspired our team so much, we had to have her on the show! She started a ministry that offers private support groups for parents that are carrying children with genetic anomalies and take th…
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S5:EP11 | Betty Hodge | Embrace Grace Leader
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18:30Betty is a passionate Embrace Grace leader in Mississippi that has so many single and pregnant moms to the Lord and offered hope and help in a time where they needed it the most. We are so inspired by the way she serves and we wanted for her to share her own story as well as her Embrace Grace experience. You will love listening to what God is doing…
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S5:EP10 | Sylvia Johnson | Houston Pregnancy Help Center
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23:13Sylvia and her daughter's fire and passion for life is contagious! Sylvia runs a pregnancy center in the heart of Houston that presents life-affirming alternatives to the tragedy of abortion, while respecting a woman's decision without ridicule or rejection. Sylvia and her daughter share the many ways the average volunteer can serve at a PHC using …
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S5:EP9 | Lauren Muzyka | Sidewalk Advocates
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21:10I have heard many stories of Embrace Grace moms that chose life because of peaceful help outside of abortion clinics and most likely, that help came from the Sidewalk Advocates for Life team! Tune in while Lauren shares how she trains, equips and supports communities across the US to be the hands and feet of Jesus offering love and help on sidewalk…
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S5:EP8 | Abby Johnson | And Then There Were None
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23:54Abby has a powerful story, even a movie made about her called Unplanned! She has been a leading voice that amplifies the truth about abortion and the abortion industry. She launched a ministry that has pulled over 550 abortion workers out of the industry and helped them find jobs where they will not just survive but thrive! You will be so inspired …
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S5:EP7 | Sister Magdalene | Sisters of Life
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20:31Visiting the Sisters of Life in New York City had a lasting impact on the Embrace Grace team and they couldn't wait to have Sister Magdalene on the show! Their love is famous in the heart of the City where they serve women who are vulnerable to abortion, giving them the support and resources to be able to choose life for themselves and their childr…
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Rachel's parents were told to abort Rachel while she was in her mothers womb because of complications and the doctor thought that Rachel would be not compatible with life. Rachel's mom chose life and was so glad she did! Rachel is a tiny but mighty warrior for God and serves on the front lines of the Pro-Life movement! You will be so inspired by th…
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S5:EP5 | Katlyn Huston | Pregnancy Help 4 U
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25:39For any women or men that have experienced an abortion, opening up your heart and allowing God to heal can be hard but it's so worth it. Be inspired by Katlyn's story of how she took her heartache and used that as her fuel to help empower women to choose life! We overcome by telling our stories! GET MORE INFORMATION ► Single & Pregnant? Get Support…
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Have you ever met a woman with an unexpected pregnancy that had a specific need but you weren't sure where to point her to as a resource for help? Her Plan (Her Pregnancy and Life Assistance Network) can help! Chaney shares about how pregnant and parenting women in crisis stand the best chance of surviving and thriving if their own community's chur…
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Leah believes that women facing unexpected pregnancies are not a problem to be solved. These women are a natural wonder. And they deserve healthcare that cares about them. Leah had a genius idea and launched a nationwide family of care centers that empower women to understand, embrace and love their natural bodies. They are providing the "new norm"…
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S5:EP2 | Ashley Opliger | Bridget's Cradles
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25:46Ashley experienced the heartbreaking loss of losing her baby Bridget at just 24 weeks. A week before Bridget was born, Ashley's mom Grammy, wanted to knit Bridget a special, small blanket. After making a small mint green blanket, she began to think that it would be difficult to wrap such a small blanket around a tiny baby. It was at this moment tha…
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S5:EP1 | Bethany Bomberger | The Radiance Foundation
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25:50Bethany and her husband Ryan took their passion for branding and bold and creative messaging to help save lives! Bethany shares her powerful story of how they started The Radiance Foundation to help affirm that every human life has God-given purpose through creative ad campaigns, powerful multimedia presentations, fearless journalism, and compassio…
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S4:EP13 | Jennifer Maggio | Life of a Single Mom
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21:29Jennifer trains and equips churches all around the nation and world to have single-mom ministries. Through her amazing single mom resources that churches can use as well as her expertise on getting groups started, she is helping the church to ensure that no single mom should ever walk alone. GET MORE INFORMATION ► Help Her Be Brave: https://www.hel…
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S4:EP12 | Megan Almon | Life Training Institute
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24:55Megan shares her story of becoming pro-life and how she was so inspired by a pro-life speaker that she went to work for his organization, Life Training Institute. LTI trains pro-lifers around the world how to share their pro-life views to an audience that will be compelled to listen. WATCH THE LATEST ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... SUBSC…
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S4:EP11 | Jor-El Godsey | Heartbeat International
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25:50Heartbeat International trains and equips life-affirming pregnancy centers all around the world. Jor-El shares the mission and vision as well as their Abortion Pill Reversal initiative that helps women save those that took the abortion pill and regret their decision, reverse the process and save their babies. Everyone needs to hear about this! GET …
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S4:EP9 | Ashley Potts | Selah Creek Maternity Home
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22:34Ashley had a dream for homeless pregnant women in her community to have time, space and the resources they need to be able to become the mothers they wish to be. So she made her dream a reality by starting Selah Creek Maternity Home where women facing unexpected pregnancies are loved, challenged and supported in every way. GET MORE INFORMATION ► He…
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Jason is passionate about life because of his own heartbreaking story of losing a child to an abortion. He decided to be a voice for the voiceless by creating Movie to Movement, an organization that moves people to action by producing and promoting films that contribute to cultivating a culture of life, love and beauty. His latest film, Divided Hea…
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73% of women that choose abortion is because of financial burdens. Emily was inspired to start Let Them Live to help women that are abortion determined with financial assistance so they can choose life instead. The miracle stories shared will inspire you! WATCH THE LATEST ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... GET MORE INFORMATION ► Help Her Be…
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Sarah shares her brave story of how she became a single mom and how that season showed her the importance of having community and support for single moms. So she started an Embrace Grace group at her church and started Reach Just One, an organization that empowers us all to share our stories so that we can reach those that feel alone in their journ…
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Robyn is passionate about every woman with an unexpected pregnancy to SEE the LIFE that they carry in their womb through free ultrasounds. Robyn works for Focus on the Family for their Sanctity of Life division where they provide grants for sonogram machines to pregnancy centers. She also discusses the upcoming See Life 2021 event coming up in Dall…
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S4:EP4 | Heather Burner | National Safe Haven Alliance
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26:23Heather and her organization are passionate about being a safe refuge for babies that may otherwise be abandoned while also making sure each mom or dad have the resources and care that they need. They have saved over 4,000 babies through the National Safe Haven Law! WATCH THE LATEST ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAS…
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S4:EP3 | Abby Bashor | A Birth Mom's Story
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26:10Abby is a brave Embrace Grace alumni that chose to place her son for adoption. She shares from a birth mom's perspective of support that she received during that season that helped empower her in her life decision. You will be inspired by her story! WATCH THE LATEST ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► YOUTUBE: http…
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S4:EP2 | Dr. Demira Devoil | Hopeful Arms Foundation
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22:08Dr. Devoil is a single mom that had a dream to help other single moms that are economically disadvantaged break the cycle of poverty in their lives. They believe single moms can have their babies and their dreams too and so she started Hopeful Arms Foundation to make her dream a reality. GET MORE INFORMATION ► Help Her Be Brave: https://www.helpher…
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S4:EP1 | Shane Pruitt | Evangelism and Gen Z
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30:15Shane serves as the National Next Gen Evangelism Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB) and has a heart for the next generation to all hear the gospel and to be discipled. You will be so inspired to action as Shane shares about how Gen Z craves authenticity, vulnerability and real relationships with the older generation. We all have a…
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Having all the emotions and feelings of finding out you have an unexpected pregnancy can sometimes be hard to process. And the rare occurrence that a pregnancy ends in miscarriage can be devastating. Tune into Lauren's podcast and hear about her organization, I Am Fruitful, and hear ways we can walk alongside her to comfort and find healing. GET MO…
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Bekah is an Embrace Grace alumni and has a very unique story of how she is an overcomer! Her story even involves a presidential pardon! You will be inspired by how as a single mom, her church wrapped their arms around her to overcome many obstacles and helped her fly! You will be so inspired! GET MORE INFORMATION ► Help Her Be Brave: https://www.he…
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S3:EP11 | Carrie Murray Nellis and Vicki Colls | Abiding Love Adoptions
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27:13Abiding Love Adoptions has found a unique way to serve birth moms that place their baby for adoption and make sure she feels confident and is empowered throughout the whole process and even after placement. GET MORE INFORMATION ► Help Her Be Brave: https://www.helpherbebrave.com Amy Ford: https://www.amyford.com Jessica Russo: https://www.jessicaru…
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S3:EP10 | Kerrie Oles | Unlocked Ministries
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28:49Kerrie's ministry, Unlocked, was created to help women and men find emotional wellness and spiritual growth. Kerrie is helping single moms find healing and hope as well as breaking generational patterns all around the nation with her role in Embrace Grace teachings. GET MORE INFORMATION ► Help Her Be Brave: https://www.helpherbebrave.com Amy Ford: …
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S3:EP9 | Vanessa Martindale | Blended Kingdom Families
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24:06As a single mom, co-parenting with a baby dad can be hard when there are so many emotions involved. Vanessa and her husband Scott started Blended Kingdom Families to help all parties involved find restoration and healing so they can thrive in their relationships and parenting. You will love hearing about this ministry! GET MORE INFORMATION ► Help H…
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S3:EP 8 | Stephanie Carter | Senior Pastor at Concord Church
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23:36Stephanie Carter and her husband Brian are the senior Pastors of Concord Church in Dallas. They found a creative way to help single moms and dads go from living together to marriage by providing beautiful weddings for FREE! You will love this idea of empowerment! WATCH THE LATEST ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ►…
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Roxy surrendered everything to follow the Lord's leading of her next season in life. Her passion to help women with unexpected pregnancies opened a door to an amazing organization called Pre-Born that partners with Pregnancy Centers around the country through prayer, enquipping and evangelism training. GET MORE INFORMATION ► Help Her Be Brave: http…
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Wendi is part of the Embrace Grace Dream Team and passionately shares her heart to make sure every woman with an unexpected pregnancy has a church to turn to for support and love. Tune in to hear many creative ways to partner with the church! GET MORE INFORMATION ► Help Her Be Brave: https://www.helpherbebrave.com Amy Ford: https://www.amyford.com …
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S3:EP5 | Lauren Bantham | A Single Mom's Testimony
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26:15Lauren is using her story of being a single mom, her current platform and influence with being crowned Mrs. United States to help make abortion unthinkable by using her voice! She is using the gifts God gave her to help inform the world about Embrace Grace and ways people can connect to it. GET MORE INFORMATION ► Help Her Be Brave: https://www.help…
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Lila started her anti-abortion activist organization, Live Action, at just 17 years old and it has now grown to become one of the leading national pro-life and human-rights organization in America. You will love her heart! GET MORE INFORMATION ► Help Her Be Brave: https://www.helpherbebrave.com Amy Ford: https://www.amyford.com Jessica Russo: https…
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S3:EP3 | Claire Culwell | Abortion Survivor
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24:46Claire inspires us all with her story of resilience even while she was in mother's womb. Tune into hear Claire's powerful story of how she survived an abortion but her twin did not. GET MORE INFORMATION ► Help Her Be Brave: https://www.helpherbebrave.com Amy Ford: https://www.amyford.com Jessica Russo: https://www.jessicarussospeaks.com Website: ht…
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S3:EP2 | Katie & Deanie Willis | At the Table
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24:14Deanie and Katie took their passions and skills of cooking and serving, and created a venue that help serve non-profits that empower single moms. Tune in to hear more! GET MORE INFORMATION ► Help Her Be Brave: https://www.helpherbebrave.com Amy Ford: https://www.amyford.com Jessica Russo: https://www.jessicarussospeaks.com Website: https://atthetab…
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S3:EP1 | Chad Wallen | Advanced Camp Texas
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22:18When single moms know that they have support for their sons through Godly male role models, they feel more empowered to choose life! Join our talk today with Chad as he shares his heart to help young men without a father figure in their life GET MORE INFORMATION ► Help Her Be Brave: https://www.helpherbebrave.com Amy Ford: https://www.amyford.com J…
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Help Her Be Brave with Amy Ford - Victoria Robison
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24:56Save the Storks is revolutionizing the meaning of pro-life and their mobile units are taking the pregnancy centers outside the buildings and going to the moms that need help and hope. Victoria's story of abortion and healing is powerful! WGET MORE INFORMATION ► Help Her Be Brave: https://www.helpherbebrave.com Amy Ford: https://www.amyford.com Jess…
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Help Her Be Brave with Amy Ford - Herbie Newell
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26:28Lifeline Adoptions is a ministry doing amazing things! Their heart for the restoration of families is beautiful and they are actively working to serve birth moms, adoptive parents, as well as foster families all, while working through the church. Get connected to their organization! GET MORE INFORMATION ► Help Her Be Brave: https://www.helpherbebra…
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