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Life Beyond AbortionReclaiming Your StoryMelissa 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 th...
2025-10-0743 min
Living the Reclaimed LifeDo You Feel Invisible? ~ Denisha Workizer Ep. 149Send us a textHave you ever felt invisible?Do you ever wonder if anyone sees you for who you are, not just what you can do for them, but truly sees you? If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.In today’s episode, we’re continuing our Summer Sermon Series, where I’m sharing messages I’ve preached in the past that speak deeply into the real, raw places we live today.This one? It’s all about being seen.We’ll look at the story of Hagar, a...
2025-06-2338 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeMisconceptions of Grace ~ Denisha Workizer Ep.148Send us a textWelcome to Living the Reclaimed Life. I’m Denisha.In the last two episodes, our friend Keith Ferrin shared powerful ways to approach the Bible, seven simple questions to help us engage with Scripture, and a refreshing reminder that reading the Bible is about relationship, not just information. As Keith says, “The purpose of reading Scripture is to hang out with Jesus.”That idea leads perfectly into today’s conversation.Have you ever believed that grace gets you in the door to heaven, but your obedience or good beh...
2025-06-1239 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeThe Thing Underneath the Thing, that Drives Everything ~ Denisha Workizer Ep. 144Send us a textToday, we’re diving back into a powerful concept that could change the way you see yourself and your story—your Primal Question. Our last episode featured the creator of the primal question framework, Mike Foster. Today, we will continue talking about our primal question also known as our highest emotional need. It really is the thing underneath the thing that drives everything! What if the behaviors you can’t explain, the emotions that catch you off guard, and even the lies you struggle to shake… al...
2025-04-0715 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeHarmony at the Holiday Table: Navigating Disagreements with Grace ~ Denisha Workizer Ep.139Send us a textHave you ever dreaded holiday gatherings because you and the people you love have different views on things that are important to you? We want you to look forward to the holidays with your loved ones, so let's get super practical today, as we give you eight ways you can navigate healthy disagreements around the table this holiday season. Here is your free E-book from this podcast, Harmony at the Holiday TableBefore we jump into today's episode, it's hard to believe it but Christmas is right around the corner...
2024-11-2322 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeWhat's the Point of Forgiveness? ~ Denisha Workizer Ep.137Send us a textHave you ever listened to a story and been three minutes in, and you just don't get why they're telling it? Has someone ever told you a joke, and you were the only one not laughing? I know I've been there. Have you ever missed -- the point? Today, we will look at a parable that Jesus told, which could leave us wondering, what's the point? This is a sermon that I gave a few years back, and I believe it is quite relevant to today. In fact, I...
2024-10-2234 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeFind Your People ~ Denisha Workizer Ep. 133Send us a textYou do not have to do life alone. In this episode, we will talk about the impact of loneliness in our lives and the ways we can find our people. Here are two FREE Ebooks for you! 1. Shame Off You: 10 steps to shattering shame in your life, HERE. 2. ABC's: CLICK HERE for a FREE E-book to help you combat lies and replace them with God's truth. For more encouragement, check out some of our offerings at www.reclaimedstory.c...
2024-08-2615 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeControl vs. Surrender ~ Denisha Workizer Ep. 124Send us a textThis episode is for those of you who might feel discouraged or overwhelmed, or maybe you're just tired of life being hard. You are not alone. Our prayer is that this episode revives hope in you today. For encouraging, healing content, be sure to follow Tanya Godsey on Instagram.Here are two FREE Ebooks for you! 1. Shame Off You: 10 steps to shattering shame in your life, HERE. 2. ABC's: CLICK HERE for a FREE E-book to help you combat...
2024-04-0423 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeYour Future Self Starts Today ~ Denisha Workizer Ep. 120Send us a textToo often, we make huge plans and major resolutions only to get burned out when we can't keep them. What if taking small, consistent, manageable action steps would lead to big changes in your life over time? In today's episode, we will discuss three things you can do today to achieve the change you want to see in your life. Your future self starts today.Here are two FREE Ebooks for you! 1. Shame Off You: 10 steps to shattering shame in your life, HERE.
2024-02-0518 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeHow to Help Hurting People ~ Denisha Workizer Ep. 114Send us a textHave you ever been in a conversation where someone shared something incredibly painful with you, and you found yourself not knowing how to respond? Perhaps they shared about a traumatic moment in their life or a hurt that they are currently experiencing. What you say in those moments matters. In this episode, we hope to equip you with practical tools to confidently sit in those moments and be a helper when someone is hurting. Before we jump into today's episode, it's hard to believe it, but Christmas is right a...
2023-11-1327 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeNavigating Healthy Disagreements Around the Table This Holiday ~Denisha Workizer Ep. 113Send us a textHave you ever dreaded holiday gatherings because you and the people you love have different views on things that are important to you? We want you to look forward to the holidays with your loved ones, so let's get super practical today, as we give you eight ways you can navigate healthy disagreements around the table this holiday season. Here is your free E-book from this podcast, Navigating Healthy DisagreementsBefore we jump into today's episode, it's hard to believe it but Christmas is right around the corner and...
2023-10-3023 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeMisconceptions of Grace ~ Denisha Workizer Ep. 109Send us a textWe were delighted to have Wendi Lou Lee on the podcast for the last couple of episodes, who played Baby Grace on the popular TV series Little House on the Prairie. Wendi talked about how grace can hide in the most challenging moments and gave us practical ways to look for grace daily in our lives. She described it as "unexpected, obscured beauty that is often ready to bloom in the best and worst times." Wendi went into depth of what grace looks like in our lives. Be sure to p...
2023-09-0440 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeJoin The Journey ~ Valerie McMahon & Denisha Workizer Ep. 103Send us a textA healed past unleashes a hope-filled future. Healing is a journey. Why should we heal? What keeps us from taking the necessary steps toward healing? In this episode, we want to invite you to join the journey of healing from the pain of your past through a vibrant life with Christ. Join the journey with us! Here are two FREE Ebooks for you! 1. Shame Off You: 10 steps to shattering shame in your life, HERE. 2. ABC's: CLICK HERE for a FREE E...
2023-06-0524 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeWhere Have You Come From & Where Are You Going? ~ Denisha Workizer Ep. 87Send us a textAs we launch into 2023, have you thought about where you have come from this past year and where you want to go? In today's episode, we will talk about how things from our past have brought us to who we are today. Be sure to stay until the end, as I will share ways that we would love to help you in the coming year. Here are those Ebooks we promised! 1. NEW Ebook! 10 steps to shattering shame in your life. You can grab...
2023-01-0238 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeThe Gift of Now ~ Denisha Workizer Ep. 86Send us a textWhat prevents you from enjoying the gift of now? Do you ever find that the thoughts in your mind are so loud that you cannot be present in the moment you're living in? The demands of life can encourage us to either worry about the future or dwell in our past, and I think it's hard for many of us to be present for the moment we live in. I pray this episode encourages you to enjoy the gift of now. NEW Ebook! 10 steps to shattering shame in...
2022-12-2630 min
Journey On: Faith Communities, Resilience & Agents of Change6. Reclaiming Hard StoriesDenisha Workizer, founder of Reclaimed Story groups and podcast and Program Coordinator at the Abortion Survivors Network, turns her painful past into purpose by offering hope and healing to women. Denisha opens up about anger toward God, compassion for others, and creating safe places for the hurting.
2022-08-1736 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeWhat Does The Lord Require Of You? ~ Denisha Workizer & Valerie L. McMahon Ep. 65Send us a textWhat does the Lord require of you? I used to think that the Lord required me to follow a long list of unattainable rules; as I failed daily at checking off that list, I felt defeated. What if we overcomplicate what God is actually asking of us? Perhaps walking with Him is simpler than we think. In today's episode, Valerie and I are going to kick off season three and dive into this topic as we explore scripture together. If this podcast is an encouragement to...
2022-08-0130 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeGo In The Strength You Have ~ Denisha Workizer Ep. 64Send us a textWhen you are facing something that seems too big, or you don't feel qualified for, what is your response? In this episode, we are going to look at three things that we can do in any situation when we aren't sure if God is really calling us to the challenge before us. If this podcast is an encouragement to you, would you partner with us to spread the message of hope and healing? You can DONATE HERE. Living the Reclaimed Life is a podcast of...
2022-05-2322 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeDoes God See Me? ~ Denisha Workizer Ep. 62Send us a textHave you ever felt invisible? Each day, you give of yourself to your family, your work, and your friends. Yet have you ever wondered if they truly see YOU, not for what you DO but for WHO you are? Have you ever wondered if God sees you? For this episode, I am sharing a sermon I gave a couple of years ago on Mother’s Day, whether you have children or not, I believe that you will find this message relevant and encouraging for your life today.
2022-05-1038 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeWhat's So Good About Good Friday? ~ Denisha Workizer Ep. 58Send us a textHave you ever wondered, "What is so good about Good Friday?" It is the day that Jesus was crucified. Why is that good? In this episode, we are going to dive into scripture and see how God constantly pursues us and provides a way for connection where there was once separation. We hope you enjoy this episode! You can email us at connect@reclaimedstory.com For your own study, below are some of the scripture references cited in this episode.Check out more at our...
2022-04-1132 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeLooking Back To Move Forward ~ Denisha Workizer & Valerie L. McMahon Ep. 53Send us a textHave you ever heard the saying, "keep the past in the past"? Today's episode is going to challenge that advice. Often, we don't want to unpack the pain in our past because we think that we are going to get stuck there, or that the pain would be too deep. The truth is, the echoes of our past are already affecting our present reality, and pursuing healing is so worth it, let's talk about why. Join us for this episode! If you would like to connect with a...
2022-03-0727 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeYour Face, Lord, I Will Seek ~ Denisha Workizer Ep. 48Send us a textMy heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, LORD, I will seek. Psalm 27:8 In this episode, I am sharing about a moment that I had with the Lord where He spoke to my heart and then confirmed it during a church service. Heading into this New Year, we are also going to head into a new season of Living the Reclaimed Life Podcast that will start on February 7th. In the meantime, be sure to check out episodes that you may have missed from our first season. You can a...
2022-01-1714 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeLife With God Vs. Life From God ~ Denisha Workizer Ep. 47Send us a textWhat does it look like for God to be WITH us going into a New Year? Is there a difference between living life WITH God and life FROM God? Have you ever found yourself seeking the blessings of God but not God himself? In this episode, I am sharing one of the most life-changing moments in my life. A day that was so excruciating for my heart, that I walked away from God. Yet... Everything changes when we realize that even in the hardest moments, God is with us.
2021-12-3138 min
The Seth Gruber ShowHer Mother Tried To Abort Her Twice | Guest: Denisha WorkizerDenisha Workizer discovered as an adult that she survived her mother’s abortion attempts, both a chemical abortion and a DNC abortion. She offers a transparent look into her life as she found out this life-altering information. As an abortion survivor, Denisha brings a unique voice to humanize the unborn. Denisha is the founder of Reclaimed Story, Inc., an Arizona non-profit organization to help women reclaim their stories after a painful past, in addition to her work in biblical counseling, Denisha is actively part of the Abortion Survivors Network and serves as their Healing Program Coordinator.
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2021-11-2238 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeWhat's The Point Of Forgiveness~ Denisha Workizer Ep. 36Send us a textHave you ever missed the point? In this episode, we are going to look at a parable Jesus shared that could leave us wondering... what’s the point? I believe we need to understand the point of this parable now, more than ever. What’s the point of forgiveness? In this episode, let’s unpack this parable from Matthew 18. May we each come to realize that if we have been given forgiveness, then we have forgiveness to give. LET US BE YOUR AMAZON THIS CHRISTMA...
2021-10-1134 min
GirlfriendITPlaced With A Purpose ~ w/Denisha Workizer and Patty Lynn WyattReclaim Your Past So You Can Love Your Future
So many women long to live a life of purpose, yet feel overwhelmed by the expectation to do so without any flaws. Dehisha shares how you can reclaim your story in a safe place so you can break free from the things holding you back. Listen in for how to do just that . . . reclaim your painful past, boldly embrace your purpose, and rejoice in your freedom. Let’s do it together.
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2021-09-3028 minGirlfriendITWhat Are You Going To Stand For? w/Denisha Workizer & Patty Lynn WyattPain has a purpose. How God is using your story matters.
Denisha shares for most of her adult life, she has felt that her story was the enemy. it was heavy, like chains that shackled her to shame, denial, and fear. If she could just hide from it or outrun it, then she could live the life that she longed to live. She needed to keep striving, running harder, faster, further.
she thought she was working towards rewriting her story, but the truth is, she was running from it. Listen in as she shares how to reclaim your past, your...
2021-09-2928 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeAre You Hiding From God? ~ Denisha Workizer Ep. 18Send us a textA man hiding in shame and regret from past his decisions encountered the love of God in the middle of a mall in Arizona. Much like the woman at the well in John 4, this man realized that he was fully known and fully loved by God. Jesus comes with a genuinely life-changing message, one that calls us out of hiding. If you have questions about faith, we would love to connect with you. Email us at connect@reclaimedstory.com. Watch the full sermon, Why We Hide and more videos on...
2021-06-0737 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeImperfectly Perfect ~ Denisha Workizer Ep. 14Send us a textThere is tension in our day-to-day lives between the expectations we put on ourselves and the reality of who we are and what we can do. This tension can often lead to us feeling like we are not enough. In this episode, we look at what God can do when we bring what we have to Him. Even if it does not seem like enough. Be sure to stick around till the end where you will hear the truth of what God has to say about you. ...
2021-05-1038 min
Called To Be BoldMEET SURVIVORS mini series: Meet Denisha WorkizerToday you will meet abortion survivor Denisha Workizer, Founder/ Reclaimed Story and Healing Program Coordinator/ The Abortion Survivors Network
Denisha is the founder of Reclaimed Story, a non-profit organization that helps women find healing from their past. Denisha worked for twenty years in professional leadership and corporate management before becoming a pastor. She served as a pastor for ten years and most recently followed her calling to help other women “Reclaim” their story through a vibrant life with Jesus. Denisha also has a podcast called, “Living the Reclaimed Life” and serves with the Abortion Survivors Network as their Healing...
2021-04-1951 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeGod Stories ~ Denisha Workizer Ep. 2Send us a textAwesome God Moments! Those times when Jesus intercepts our story and something in our life shifts. We are looking at the following passages: Acts 9:1-18John 8:1-11John 4:4-42Do you feel like you are having to hide your hurt? Are you feeling stuck? Do you try to hide your past? Have you ever believed that God’s promises are for oth...
2021-03-0120 minLiving the Reclaimed LifeLiving the Reclaimed Life Trailer Ep.1Send us a textFeelin' stuck? We may desire to live a vibrant life in Christ, but sometimes a painful past keeps us stuck. Join Denisha Workizer, pastor and trauma survivor, to hear conversations about healing, transformation, and hope. If you want to reclaim your story and boldly embrace your purpose then this show is for you. Join the community! Click hereHere are two FREE Ebooks for you! 1. Shame Off You: 10 steps to shattering shame in your l...
2021-02-1602 min
Stories of HopeDenisha Workizer Shares Her Story of HopeTwo years ago, Denisha Workizer learned that she had survived her mother's abortion attempt. As she wrestled with the depth of that knowledge, she became passionate about walking alongside women who are wrestling with parts of their story. Denisha founded, Reclaimed Story an AZ non-profit organization that has created a safe place for women to heal, find their voice, and redefine their story through God's truth. Denisha Workizer Shares Her Story of HopeIf you would like to share your Story Of Hope or become a sponsor of a future episode, email me today at:...
2020-12-0127 min