When 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 mother, Melissa's journey is a testament to the power of God's redemption and the sacred value of every human life.

Her story will leave you in awe — and remind you that no life is beyond God's reach.

Resources Mentioned:

• Start an Embrace Grace group at your church: embracegrace.com/start-a-group

• Get your free Life Support guide: helpherbebrave.com

• Become a monthly partner: embracegrace.com/give-monthly

• Follow Amy and Melissa on Instagram: @amyfordeg and @melissaohden

• Connect with Melissa: https://mybody-myvoice.org/

• Switch to Patriot Mobile: https://patriotmobile.com/embracegrace

When 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 heart change needed in our culture, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to see single moms the way Jesus does.

Whether you're a pastor, small group leader, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, this episode will help you take your first step toward becoming a safe place for her to find hope, healing, and community.

👉 Learn more about starting a support group or finding resources at EmbraceGrace.com.

Resources Mentioned:

• Start an Embrace Grace group at your church: embracegrace.com/start-a-group

• Get your free Life Support guide: helpherbebrave.com

• Become a monthly partner: embracegrace.com/give-monthly

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When 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 to God's plan, the beauty of open adoption, and the miracles that unfold when we say yes to God. This episode will renew your faith and remind you that His timing is always right.

Help Her Be Brave is hosted by Amy Ford, founder of Embrace Grace, helping churches become safe places for women with unexpected pregnancies.

About Jill Dasher:

Jill is an author, speaker, and co-host of the Not Yet Now podcast. She and her husband pastor a church in North Carolina and are passionate about living out the Kingdom here and now. Learn more at JillDasher.com.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Start an Embrace Grace group at your church: embracegrace.com/start-a-group

2. Get your free Life Support guide: helpherbebrave.com

3. Follow Amy and Jill on Instagram: @amyfordeg and @jilldasher

4. Support the life-saving work of Embrace Grace: Give Monthly

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 why Christians often avoid these conversations, how toxic purity culture can shape our lives, and the real impact of shame on relationships, parenting, and faith. We discuss the importance of vulnerability, the value of safe spaces for sharing our stories, and how embracing our brokenness can lead to healing, redemption, and hope.

Plus, Heather shares powerful stories from her ministry and personal life, including experiences with sexual trauma, overcoming shame, and showing the transformative love of Christ to women facing unexpected pregnancies.

If you've ever felt stuck, silenced, or burdened by shame, this conversation will inspire you to speak up, break the cycle, and step into freedom and courage.

Resources Mentioned:

• Book: We Do Talk About It by Heather Lawless

• Reliance Ministries: relianceministries.com

• Support the life-saving work of Embrace Grace

• Start an Embrace Grace group at your church

• Download "Life Support: A Quick Guide to the Pro-Love Movement"

• Find a support group near you

In 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 his lifelong passion for protecting and celebrating life.
• Lisa's story of an unplanned pregnancy and redemption — and how their ministry now helps other women make better choices through community, grace, and support.
• A painful moment of conviction — when Al realized he had enforced a church policy that denied a baby blessing to an unwed mother, and how God led him to embrace grace instead of shame.
• Why grace works — how churches can move from punitive approaches to welcoming young women and their babies, offering showers, support, and a true "welcome home."
• Legacy & urgency — after losing his father Phil Robertson, Al reflects on passing down faith and values to future generations.

He closes by encouraging churches to become a place where women in unplanned pregnancies can be brave, choose life, and experience God's kindness.

Resources & Links:

1. Support Embrace Grace: https://www.embracegrace.com/give

2. Start a group at your church: https://www.embracegrace.com/start-a-group

3. Download Life Support: A Quick Guide to the Pro-Love Movement: https://www.embracegrace.com/forms/help-her-be-brave-life-support-download

4. Find a group near you: https://www.embracegrace.com/find-a-group

5. Connect with Al & Lisa: https://alandlisarobertson.com/

6. Listen to Lisa Robertson's previous episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEdVPwdoTtU

In 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:

1. How Charlie Kirk modeled courageous faith

2. Why we're called to embrace hard conversations with love and truth

3. What it looks like to live boldly in your own calling

4. How to step forward with courage, even when it feels uncomfortable

Let this conversation encourage you to shine brightly, stand strong in your faith, and live fully surrendered to Jesus.

👉 If you would like to support the life-saving work of Embrace Grace: https://www.embracegrace.com/give

👉 Want to start an Embrace Grace group at your church? Get everything you need to launch here: https://www.embracegrace.com/start-a-group

👉 Download Life Support: A Quick Guide to the Pro-Love Movement: https://www.embracegrace.com/forms/help-her-be-brave-life-support-download

👉 If you are single and pregnant and looking for a support system, find a group near you: https://www.embracegrace.com/find-a-group

At 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 how God transformed her pain into the heartbeat behind Embrace Grace. From her son's powerful revelation years later to the birth of a global movement, this is a story of hope, redemption, and the grace that changes everything.

👉 If you are single and pregnant and looking for a support system, find a group near you: https://www.embracegrace.com/find-a-group

👉 Want to start an Embrace Grace group at your church? Get everything you need to launch here: https://www.embracegrace.com/start-a-group

👉 Download Life Support: A Quick Guide to the Pro-Love Movement: https://www.embracegrace.com/forms/help-her-be-brave-life-support-download

👉 If you would like to support the life-saving work of Embrace Grace: https://www.embracegrace.com/give

What 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:

• Why she once thought abortion was the best option

• The turning point that gave her the courage to choose life

• How faith and redemption reshaped her journey

• What she would say to another mom walking through an unexpected pregnancy today

If you've ever wondered how to support women in crisis or wanted to hear a story of choosing life and finding hope, this conversation will deeply encourage you.

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👉 If you are single and pregnant and looking for a support system, find a group near you: embracegrace.com/get-support/embrace-grace 👉 Want to start an Embrace Grace support group at your church? Learn how: embracegrace.com/startagroup

👉 If you would like to learn more about the Love Box: embracegrace.com/love-box

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Roe 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 and why it's rapidly becoming the #1 method of abortion in America

✨ A powerful story of hope when a life was saved from abortion at the last minute

✨ Why abortion is not just a political issue—it's a people issue the Church is called to answer

✨ Practical ways YOU can step into the movement and make abortion unthinkable. This is not about politics—it's about people. It's about love in action.

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👉 Take the Help Her Be Brave Quiz and discover YOUR role in the pro-love movement: https://www.embracegrace.com/pro-life...

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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 expectant moms, connect new birth moms to more seasoned birth moms so they are never alone, and they equip professionals with modern training and resources! We love Brave Love and it's a great place to get involved in the pro-life movement!

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