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Life Beyond AbortionLife Beyond AbortionForgiving MomMelissa Ohden hosts Sarah Zagorski-Jones, an abortion survivor who shares her journey from trauma to forgiveness. Born after a botched induction abortion, Sarah faced rejection but found peace through faith and understanding her birth mother’s struggles. As a pro-life advocate, she exposes the abortion industry’s deceit.00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:30 - Path to Healing00:06:05 - Abortion Survival00:09:17 - Understanding Choices00:12:30 - Finding Her Voice00:16:32 - Exposing the Industry00:20:02 - Advice for Survivors00:24:08 - Healing After AbortionYou can find...2025-07-0129 minLife Beyond AbortionLife Beyond AbortionHer Twin Brother Was AbortedMelissa Ohden hosts Jennifer Callender, a twin abortion survivor who shares her journey from shame to empowerment. Facing medical survival, family struggles, and personal loss, Callender found strength in faith and community. Her story in the My Body, My Voice campaign inspires hope and healing.00:00:00 - Introduction00:06:00 - Twin Survival00:11:24 - Facing Isolation00:17:00 - Finding Community00:22:16 - Embracing Joy00:28:01 - Sharing Empowerment00:34:06 - Overcoming Cycles00:39:14 - Breaking FreeYou can find out more about Melissa's story, and support...2025-06-2445 minLife Beyond AbortionLife Beyond AbortionHope in CrisisMelissa Ohden hosts Ruth Tisdale, executive director of Two Lines Pregnancy Clinic in Kansas City. Tisdale shares her unexpected journey into pro-life work, finding purpose after 20 years of serving women in crisis. Two Lines offers pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STI testing, and case management, empowering women with hope and resources, even post-abortion. Visit TwoLinesKC.com for services or UnexpectedLove.com to support. 00:00:00 - Introduction00:05:03 - Unexpected Calling00:10:08 - Clinic Services00:15:12 - Holistic Support00:21:25 - Compassionate Care00:27:12 - Empowering Women00:33:25 - Real Impact Stories00:39:38 - Finding Hope Yo...2025-06-1742 minLife Beyond AbortionLife Beyond AbortionBroken Not Dead: The Story of Steventhen HollandMelissa Ohden hosts Steventhen Holland, who shares his journey as an adopted child conceived in rape, grappling with identity and loss. After miscarriages deepened his pain, Holland sought his birth mother, discovering her heroic choice to carry him despite pressure to abort. His ministry, Broken Not Dead, inspires hope through storytelling. Visit Steventhen.com or BrokenNotDead.com for his book, music, and stories.00:00:00 - Introduction00:05:30 - Faith and Family00:10:14 - Adoption Discovery00:15:44 - Pain of Loss00:22:05 - Birth Mother Search00:29:00 - Sharing Stories2025-06-1046 minThe Counter Culture Mom Show on Lightsource.com - AudioThe Counter Culture Mom Show on Lightsource.com - AudioAbortion Survivor Shares How to Talk With Pro-Choicers About Life's Value - Melissa OhdenChoosing to have an abortion is permanent. Whatever you are facing right now is temporary. This is the wisdom that abortion survivor and author Melissa Ohden discusses in detail. As a survivor of a failed abortion procedure, Melissa has a unique perspective on what it’s like to grow up knowing that your birth parents tried to kill you. She has written two books on the topic of abortion and choosing life, and she understandably advocates strongly for the pro-life movement. Many other women have stories dealing with the side effects and pain of abortion, and it’s important to talk...2025-06-0625 minThe Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina GriffinThe Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina GriffinAbortion Survivor Shares How to Talk With Pro-Choicers About Life's Value - Melissa OhdenTAKEAWAYSMelissa’s book, Abortion Survivors Break Their Silence, offers many stories about others who have survived an assault in the wombNot many people know how often the abortion pill fails and results in a full-term baby, nor the potential risks including deathThe term pro-choice is a mask for a movement that is pro-deathChallenge people to think about the truth and the effects of abortion, you might be saving a life🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODEBook Tina to Speak: https://bit.ly/48RJklD...2025-06-0527 minLife Beyond AbortionLife Beyond AbortionGod Saved Her Child!Melissa Ohden hosts Becky Hagan on Life Beyond Abortion. At 18, Hagan chose abortion out of despair, fearing for her future and son’s life. After taking the first abortion pill, regret drove her to seek reversal through progesterone treatment. Miraculously, her son survived. Hagan shares her journey from shame to hope, highlighting abortion pill reversal’s impact. Visit AbortionSurvivors.org to learn about survivors and reversal. Connect with Hagan at rebeccahagan.org00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:07 - Personal Background00:04:27 - Unplanned Pregnancies00:07:39 - Despair and Decision00:11:18 - Christian Upbr...2025-06-0335 minLife Beyond AbortionLife Beyond AbortionHealing the Grief of AbortionMelissa Ohden welcomes Kylee Heap from Support After Abortion on Life Beyond Abortion. Heap shares her transition from pharmaceutical research to pro-life advocacy, driven by a call to serve those grieving abortion experiences. She discusses Support After Abortion’s research revealing 22 million Americans needing healing, with only 18% knowing where to seek help. The episode explores the complexities of abortion grief, the importance of language, and empowering diverse healing pathways. Learn how to connect with Support After Abortion’s resources at SupportAfterAbortion.com00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:34 - Journey to Advocacy00:05:36 - Research Insi...2025-05-2732 minLife Beyond AbortionLife Beyond AbortionThe Next Generation of Pro-Life AdvocatesMelissa Ohden welcomes Rachel Shipers, Vice President of Operations for Students for Life Action, on Life Beyond Abortion. A former counselor working with foster care youth and rape survivors, Shipers shares how God called her to pro-life advocacy. She discusses Students for Life Action’s push for state-level legislation, including chemical abortion pill bans and the Clean Water for All Life Act, addressing the 11.2% adverse reaction rate to abortion pills. Shipers highlights the pro-life generation’s growth and resources for pregnant women, urging listeners to reject abortion’s lies and embrace support.You can find o...2025-05-2027 minLife Beyond AbortionLife Beyond AbortionAdvocacy Born from a Sister’s LegacyPublic Affairs Consultant for the Abortion Survivors Network Sarah Moe joins host Melissa Ohden on Life Beyond Abortion. Sarah shares how her sister Nancy, born with microcephaly and cerebral palsy, shaped her resolve to end abortion. Facing societal judgment and calls for abortion, Sarah embraced compassion, now driving her ASN advocacy. She discusses protecting survivors’ stories, building trust with journalists, and pushing for policies like abortion reporting requirements to expose the issue’s scope. Sarah urges grassroots advocates to engage elected officials and listen actively to advance pro-life policy.00:00:00 - Introduction00:04:22 - Sara...2025-05-1435 minLife Beyond AbortionLife Beyond AbortionAbortion BEFORE Roe V. WadeAbortion survivor Michele Lyman joins host Melissa Ohden in this powerful Life Beyond Abortion episode. Michele shares her journey of learning at 17 that her mother attempted an illegal abortion in 1965, surviving a back-alley procedure. She discusses the shame and identity struggles that followed, and how the Abortion Survivors Network brought healing. As a wife, mother, grandmother, and entrepreneur, Michele emphasizes forgiveness, her love for her mother, and the value of every life. Her story challenges cultural misconceptions about abortion, advocating for hope and human rights. Contact Michele at EveryLifeMatters22@gmail.comYou can find out more about...2025-05-0628 minLife Beyond AbortionLife Beyond AbortionHealing HeartsJoin Melissa Ohden on Life Beyond Abortion with Renae Kitchin, executive director of Found and Woven. Renae shares how her Kansas City nonprofit offers free recovery groups, retreats, and a new trauma-informed curriculum to heal men and women after abortion. With 76-78 million abortions annually worldwide, she emphasizes compassion, debunking myths of callous decisions. Found and Woven’s “You Are Not Alone” curriculum fosters community and hope, rooted in Christ. Connect with Renae at foundandwoven.com or on Instagram @found_and_woven.00:00:00 Introduction00:02:07 Renae’s Background00:05:15 Found and Woven’s Roots00:08:20 Rebrand Explained00:11:23 Abortion S...2025-04-2933 minLife Beyond AbortionLife Beyond AbortionAdopting an Abortion SurvivorJoin Melissa Ohden, abortion survivor and host of Life Beyond Abortion, as she talks with Thea Berry, outreach coordinator at the Abortion Survivors Network. Thea shares her family’s journey adopting their son Milo, who survived two failed chemical abortions. Learning of his survival in the NICU, Thea faced the weight of his story and found community through ASN. From isolation to advocacy, she now supports survivors, adoptive families, and birth parents, emphasizing the humanity of the unborn and the power of open adoption. Thea offers hope: Milo lived, proving life’s resilience. Connect with her at abortionsurvivors.org or v...2025-04-2228 minLife MattersLife MattersInterview with Melissa OhdenWhat happens when an abortion meant to end a life. . . doesn’t? On this week’s Life Matters, Melissa Ohden, founder of the Abortion Survivors Network, shares her incredible story of surviving an abortion—and how she’s using her voice to bring awareness, hope and help for abortion survivors. Don’t miss this powerful conversation!2025-04-1927 minLife Beyond AbortionLife Beyond AbortionStopping Abortion, Finding LifeJoin Melissa Ohden, abortion survivor and host of Life Beyond Abortion, as she welcomes Lauren Eden from Georgia. Lauren’s mom halted a second-trimester abortion, leading to her birth at 26 weeks—a story of fear, miracles, and redemption. Raised by her biological parents, Lauren learned at 21 of her survival, sparking a journey of forgiveness and purpose. She shares how connecting with the Abortion Survivors Network brought community and healing, especially after her mom found peace sharing publicly. From isolation to advocacy, Lauren’s tale inspires hope for survivors and families. Follow her journey at abortionsurvivors.org or on Instagram (@lauren...2025-04-1533 minLife Beyond AbortionLife Beyond AbortionFrom Abortionist to AdvocateJoin Melissa Ohden, abortion survivor and host of Life Beyond Abortion, as she sits down with Dr. Catherine Wheeler, a former abortionist turned pro-life advocate. In this powerful episode, Dr. Wheeler shares her journey—from performing abortions to a haunting realization of the baby’s humanity that ended her practice. She exposes the lies she once believed, the falsities that blinded her, and the healing that followed. Melissa and Catherine explore late-term abortion realities, like high failure rates leading to born-alive infants, and challenge a culture that hides the truth. Discover hope as Dr. Wheeler fights for women and babi...2025-04-0837 minLife Beyond AbortionLife Beyond AbortionBorn Alive: The Fight for Life After AbortionJoin Melissa Ohden, host of Life Beyond Abortion and founder of the Abortion Survivors Network, as she uncovers the powerful, untold stories of life beyond abortion. In this episode, Melissa welcomes Mary Szoch, Director of the Center for Human Dignity at the Family Research Council (@FRCdc on X), to explore the urgent fight for babies born alive after abortion attempts. Together, they tackle the legal gaps, personal stories, and cultural myths surrounding this hidden issue.Mary, a lifelong pro-lifer shaped by her family’s activism and her sister’s life with a chromosomal abnormality, leads policy effo...2025-04-0127 minLife Beyond AbortionLife Beyond AbortionFrom Nightmares to FreedomIn Episode 2 of Life Beyond Abortion, host Melissa Ohden sits down with Kim Marvin, an abortion survivor whose haunting childhood nightmares revealed a shocking family secret. Kim shares how, at 15, she learned her mother nearly aborted her—a truth that ended her nightmares and began a journey of forgiveness and healing. From a loving home to a national stage, Kim’s story uncovers the ripple effects of abortion on survivors, mothers, and families. Melissa and Kim explore the power of confronting hidden pain, the misconceptions about abortion survivors, and the hope that lies beyond the trauma. Join us to hear...2025-03-2531 minLife Beyond AbortionLife Beyond AbortionSisters Who Survived: Rose & Michelle’s StoryWelcome to Life Beyond Abortion, a show hosted by Melissa Ohden, Founder and CEO of The Abortion Survivors Network. This podcast amplifies the voices of abortion survivors and explores the lasting impact of abortion on individuals and families.In this powerful first episode, Melissa sits down with sisters Rose and Michelle, who always shared a close bond but never understood why—until their mother revealed a decades-old secret. They are both abortion survivors. Together, they unpack the emotional journey of discovering their past, navigating deep wounds of rejection and shame, and ultimately finding healing through faith and fo...2025-03-1850 minThe Lauren Muzyka ShowThe Lauren Muzyka ShowEpisode 16: I Survived an Abortion and How It’s Changing the World with Melissa Ohden of Abortion Survivors Network1:45: Meet Melissa Ohden 3:40: Dehumanizing! 5:09: Discovering her story 12:44: What a difference a delay makes 14:05: Prove it! 16:14: What do you mean by compassion? 20:48: The research is clear, the numbers are shocking 26:32: Abortion pill reversal 32:00: The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act 38:44: Closing thought   abortionsurvivors.org 2025-02-2841 minReFOCUS with Jim DalyReFOCUS with Jim DalyMelissa Ohden: An Abortion Survivor Inspires Compassionate Pro-Life EngagementFounder and Director of the Abortion Survivors Network, Melissa Ohden, survived a saline abortion attempt as a baby. Her birth mom, who was coerced to abort, didn't know was alive until 30 years later, and now they have a loving relationship. For years, she has been sharing about the sanctity of human life and helping to persuade others to change their mind about the tragedy of abortion. This compassionate, powerful conversation with Jim Daly will help equip you to engage others with truth and love while promoting life.   Get a copy of Melissa Ohden's moving book, A...2025-02-2458 minLife Beyond AbortionLife Beyond AbortionWelcome to Life Beyond Abortion with Melissa OhdenDiscover stories of resilience, healing, and hope on Life Beyond Abortion, the podcast hosted by Melissa Ohden, a survivor of a failed abortion attempt, speaker, author, and founder of The Abortion Survivors Network.In this trailer, Melissa introduces the heart behind the podcast—creating a space for honest conversations, powerful survivor stories, and the transformative journey from surviving to thriving. Whether you're seeking inspiration, understanding, or a deeper connection to life-affirming truths, this podcast offers a message of hope and healing.Subscribe now and start your journey with Life Beyond Abortion.You can fi...2025-01-0701 minSalud en CasaSalud en CasaEl PERDÓN, El caso de Melissa Ohden / Salud En Casa #podcast - Episodio #3En este  episodio de SALUD EN CASA, exploramos la poderosa historia de Melissa Ohden, una sobreviviente de aborto que ha dedicado su vida a compartir su testimonio y difundir un mensaje de amor y perdón. Melissa no solo venció las adversidades físicas, sino que también enfrentó una batalla emocional al reconciliarse con el hecho de que fue concebida para no vivir.2024-09-2715 minThe BridgeheadThe BridgeheadTrump is RIGHT on Infanticide | Abortion Survivor Melissa OhdenIn this powerful episode of The Bridgehead, Jonathon Van Maren interviews abortion survivor Melissa Ohden. Melissa, a pro-life advocate and author, shares her personal story of surviving a saline abortion. She talks about her journey from finding out about her survival at the age of 14 to becoming a public speaker and activist. Melissa discusses the broader issue of abortion survivors, explaining that babies continue to survive failed abortions and face neglect and abandonment. She highlights the need for awareness, better medical care, and emotional support for survivors and their families. The interview covers the impact of...2024-09-2149 minThe 4Fathers PodcastThe 4Fathers PodcastMelissa OhdenA half-hour interview with Melissa Ohden, who survived being aborted.2024-09-1730 minWashington WatchWashington WatchTony Perkins, Melissa Ohden, Mary Szoch, Suzanne BowdeyOn today’s program: Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, discusses the ongoing debate regarding the Continuing Resolution and comments on the ABC News presidential debate. Melissa Ohden, CEO of the Abortion Survivors Network, fact checks Vice President Harris’s lie that late term abortions do not take place in the United States. Mary Szoch, FRC's Director of the Center for Human Dignity, provides an overview of FRC’s new resource Born-Alive Abortion Survivors: Just The Facts. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, explains how corporate America’s muted embrace of Vice President Harris reveals...2024-09-1154 minMcBlog by Bob McCoskrieMcBlog by Bob McCoskrieMelissa Ohden at Forum on the Family 2024Today’s episode of McBlog is an interview with abortion survivor Melissa Ohden, who will be speaking at our upcoming Forum on the Family 2024.The Forum on the Family is one of the premier family conferences held each year with international and national speakers and political leaders. This year’s conference will again be held at the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau City on Friday 5th July which is just over three weeks away. There is also a gala dinner the night before on Thursday 4th. This year’s theme is Protecting the next Generation. It’s time f...2024-06-1205 minUndaunted.Life: A Man\'s Podcast by Kyle ThompsonUndaunted.Life: A Man's Podcast by Kyle ThompsonMELISSA OHDEN | Survivor of a Botched Abortion (Ep. 570)In this episode, we welcome Melissa Ohden to the show. She is a survivor of a botched saline-infusion abortion. She is the author of You Carried Me: A Daughter’s Memoir and her new book Abortion Survivors Break Their Silence. Additionally, she is the Founder of The Abortion Survivors Network. In this interview, we discuss what it was like for her growing up in a family where she found out early on that she was adopted, the dramatic occurrence where she found out that she was a survivor of a botched abortion, a detailed account of the process of a...2024-02-221h 04Let Your Mind Travel Through Words With Full AudiobookLet Your Mind Travel Through Words With Full AudiobookAbortion Survivors Break Their Silence Audiobook by Cindy LambertListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 747518 Title: Abortion Survivors Break Their Silence Author: Cindy Lambert, Melissa Ohden Narrator: Melissa Ohden Format: Unabridged Length: 04:18:32 Language: English Release date: 02-13-24 Publisher: Oasis Audio Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity Summary: How many survivors will it take for us to see the life behind the abortion? Today’s culture would have us believe that abortion is simply a choice, a right, a controversial argument, and a religious and political issue of pro-life vs. pro-choice. It has become easy to think of the unborn as disposable products of conception―medi...2024-02-134h 18Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityAccess Essential Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityAbortion Survivors Break Their Silence by Cindy Lambert, Melissa OhdenPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/747518 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Abortion Survivors Break Their Silence Author: Cindy Lambert, Melissa Ohden Narrator: Melissa Ohden Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 18 minutes Release date: February 13, 2024 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: How many survivors will it take for us to see the life behind the abortion? Today’s culture would have us believe that abortion is simply a choice, a right, a controversial argument, and a religious and political issue of pro-life vs. pro-choice. It has become easy to think of the unborn as disposable products of conception―medical waste. But all of that...2024-02-1305 minThe Seth Gruber ShowThe Seth Gruber ShowSenators IGNORE Abortion Survivors | Guest: Melissa OhdenMelissa Ohden was a feminist until she found out as a teenager that she survived an abortion attempt on her life by her mother. Ohden’s life was flipped upside down and never the same since. Gruber and Ohden discuss what her experience is on Capitol Hill advocating against abortion from a survivor’s perspective.   Check out Seth’s Rumble channel in case he gets kicked off YouTube: https://rumble.com/c/sethgruber   Shop EveryLife, the ONLY diaper company rooted in pro-life values! Use code “Seth10” to get 10% off. https://everylife.com/discount...2024-02-0745 minThe Texas Values ReportThe Texas Values ReportTexas Values Report - Melissa Ohden - 11.26.24#TexasValuesReport with special guest Melissa Ohden, Abortion Survivor and Founder & Director of The Abortion Survivors Network, and host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values2024-01-2725 minThe Bottom LineThe Bottom Line1/22/24 - Melissa Ohden on Abortion Survivors, John Strege "A Snowflake Named Hannah"- "10,000 PLUS March in the Rain for the OneLife Event in Los Angeles Celebrating the Sanctity of Human Life - and the End of Abortion" - MELISSA OHDEN: Abortion Survivors Break Their Silence - JOHN STREGE: "The Father of the World's First Adopted Frozen Embryo Shares Her Remarkable Story" - "After Buffalo Bills Kicker Tyler Bass MISSES FIELD GOAL Which May have Cost His Team a Shot at Super Bowl 58, Another 'BIG GAME' Moment Comes to Mind - One Involving PRAYER"2024-01-231h 21The Shepherd\'s PieThe Shepherd's PieAbortion Survivors Speak Out (#89)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with abortion survivor Melissa Ohden about how faith helps those who have survived abortion to speak out and to forgive, and we discuss her book, Abortion Survivors Break Their Silence. Melissa's Website: https://melissaohden.com/2024-01-2128 minAnchored by the SwordAnchored by the SwordMelissa Ohden's Freedom Story!Welcome to the first interview podcast of 2024 and the last of season 12! In this episode, we delve into a conversation with Melissa Ohden, a survivor of a late-term saline abortion in 1977. Her journey towards discovery, forgiveness, and meeting her birth family is not only inspiring but crucial for the times we are living in. We discuss Melissa's remarkable initiative, the Abortion Survivors Network, dedicated to helping individuals who have survived abortions, as well as those who have experienced abortion in their families. Today marks the release of her new book, 'Abortion Survivors Break Their Silence,' where she not only...2024-01-0932 minPriority TalkPriority TalkAbortion Survivor - Melissa OhdenMelissa Ohden shares her miraculous story of surviving an attempted abortion with Greg. Her story and others are told in her new book Abortion Survivors Break Their Silence. 2023-11-2924 minFaith Works Live with Rebekah HaynieFaith Works Live with Rebekah HaynieBabies survive abortions: I'm one of them - Melissa OhdenLife--not abortion--empowers women. Melissa Ohden is living proof. She survived a saline infusion abortion at seven months; she now uses her powerful voice to defend pre-born babies, and provide healing for other survivors through the Abortion Survivors Network. Hear her powerful story, and how we can (and must) speak up for the voiceless. More about Melissa Ohden: https://melissaohden.com/?fbclid=IwAR0UYGsPyxXVMA4_VXEEcT2zSgx2KHJduTOes9cAyF4xRky9At9Iq6K5YB0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faith-works-live-with-rebekah-haynie--5411714/support.2023-10-0456 minThe Bill Arnold ShowThe Bill Arnold ShowA fight against abortion, one survivor’s story – Melissa OhdenMelissa Ohden, founder of the Abortion Survivors Network, shares about the work of the organization and her story of being a survivor of abortion. She talks with Bill about the work of amplifying survivors to allow them to share their story, the lifelong pursuit of finding her birth mom, why circumstances are temporary, and abortion is permanent. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on September 13, 20232023-09-3049 minThe Bill Arnold ShowThe Bill Arnold ShowA fight against abortion, a survivor’s story – Melissa OhdenMelissa Ohden, founder of the Abortion Survivors Network, shares about the work of the organization and her story of being a survivor of abortion. She talks with Bill about the work of amplifying survivors to allow them to share their story, the lifelong pursuit of finding her birth mom, why circumstances are temporary and abortion is permanent. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here2023-09-1449 minLiving a Culture of LifeLiving a Culture of LifeMelissa Ohden's Moving Story Reveals Surprising Truths About AbortionAs a baby, Melissa Ohden survived a saline infusion abortion. Today, she’s uniting abortion survivors all around the world through the Abortion Survivor’s Network.Melissa Ohden joins us today to share her experience surviving abortion, growing up adopted, and reuniting with her biological family. She also shares surprising stories from other survivors. Find out about stopped abortions, biological trauma, and how abortion impacts the second generation of survivors.Abortion Survivors Network: Home - The Abortion Survivors NetworkFree e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: For the Woman Wh...2023-09-0738 minNational Prayer Luncheon for Life Pro-Life Impact ShowNational Prayer Luncheon for Life Pro-Life Impact ShowPro-Life Impact Show Episode 68: Melissa Ohden & Delana BrooksJoin hosts Karen Garnett and Brett Attebery as they welcome back and CONGRATULATE Melissa Ohden, Founder & CEO of The Abortion Survivors Network – Winner of the NPLL 2023 Pro-Life Impact Award and $50,000 Pro-Life Impact Grant, joined by her beautiful colleague Delana Brooks! Hear Melissa’s reflections about winning this year’s top award and grant, and the impact the grant will make in The Abortion Survivors Network’s mission moving forward, as well as Delana’s sharing her riveting story of discovering she was an abortion survivor, her healing journey through ASN, and how it also plays into her daily work serving abortion-minde...2023-05-041h 02National Prayer Luncheon for Life Pro-Life Impact ShowNational Prayer Luncheon for Life Pro-Life Impact ShowPro-Life Impact Show Episode 59: Melissa OhdenJoin hosts Karen Garnett and Brett Attebery as they welcome the first of our NPLL 2023 Pro-Life Impact Award and Pro-Life Impact Grant Nominees: Melissa Ohden, MSW, Founder & CEO of The Abortion Survivors Network! The Abortion Survivors Network is the only support and advocacy organization worldwide for the babies who have survived abortion and their families. Its groundbreaking research on Canadian data indicates there were minimally 1,734 abortion survivors in the U.S. alone in 2020. Forty-nine years of Roe would fill more than a Super Bowl stadium! Since 2019, the Abortion Survivors Network has connected with nearly 650 survivors, healing them with healing groups, empowe...2023-02-2338 minThe Seth Gruber ShowThe Seth Gruber ShowIf She Survived At Planned Parenthood, She Would Have Been Put In A Bucket | Guest: Melissa OhdenMelissa Ohden survived a multi-day abortion procedure that should have taken her life. Ohden shares her story about what it was like growing up being the very product the culture of death hates. She had to fight for her life inside the womb, fight for her life after being born alive, and now fights to be acknowledged as someone who survived the thing the progressive Left loves the most. The founder and CEO of The Abortion Survivors Network, Melissa’s life is a living example of what everyone knows deep down: we’re killing babies and we all know it’s...2023-02-021h 11UPLIFTUPLIFTUplift: Melissa Ohden - abortion survivor & pro-life advocateUplift sees host, Catherine, interview recognisable faces in the pro-life world, many of whom are on the frontlines saving babies and helping mothers.  In  Episode 10 of Uplift, Catherine speaks with Melissa Ohden. Melissa's story is a fascinating one: at the age of 14 - living with a family who adopted her - she found out that she was a survivor of a 'failed' abortion. This led Melissa to reach out and reconcile with her biological parents. Melissa is now a pro-life speaker and advocate, and the subject of an award-winning documentary.  For links to the SPUC website, socials and...2022-09-1221 minLife, Liberty, and LawLife, Liberty, and LawMelissa Ohden on the Abortion Survivors Network and public witness to the dignity of every human personWe speak today with Melissa Ohden, a survivor of a failed salient infusion abortion and the founder and director of the Abortion Survivors Network, which seeks to educate the public about failed abortions and provide emotional, mental, and spiritual support to the abortion survivors. Melissa is the author of “You Carried Me: A Daughter’s Memoir” and a frequent contributor in various pro-life and conservative media outlets such as Focus on the Family, Alliance Defending Freedom, and Fox News. Abortion Survivors Network https://abortionsurvivors.org You Carried Me: A Daughter's Memoir https://www.amazon...2022-08-0448 minFrom the Heart Catholic PodcastFrom the Heart Catholic PodcastBonus Episode | Melissa Ohden TalkToday we are sharing a special episode with audio from a talk given by Melissa Ohden at an event in our diocese. - Melissa is the survivor of a failed saline infusion abortion. Despite the initial concerns regarding Melissa’s future after surviving the attempt to end her life at approximately seven months gestation, she has not only survived but thrived. Melissa is a Master’s level prepared Social Worker and the author of You Carried Me: A Daughter’s Memoir. Her second book, which will focus on other abortion survivors breaking their silenc...2022-07-1113 minThe AMPLIFY ShowThe AMPLIFY ShowCultural Worship, Modern Beliefs, & Finding Unshakeable Faith - Defending Life From a Christian PerspectiveWhat does it mean to be a Christian and to stand up for your beliefs on hot-topic issues? How can you respectfully share with others, especially non-believers, in a way that will resonate? In this episode of The AMPLIFY Show, Emily takes a deep dive into what she has discovered since speaking out on the topic of abortion and the sanctity of life from a Christian perspective.    She sheds light on why she chose to share her convictions publically, inviting criticism and judgment. She also shares her insights into what she has discovered to be at...2022-06-3035 minThe AMPLIFY ShowThe AMPLIFY ShowSurvival, Love & Forgiveness with Melissa OhdenIn today’s powerful episode, I’m talking with Melissa Ohden. I recorded this interview seven months ago but was waiting for the right time to share it- and a more honest answer would be that I hesitated to share this because I knew the interview may make some people uncomfortable.     While the topic of the interview may seem political or controversial,  Melissa’s story really is for everyone. It’s the story that often gets overlooked in the whole life and choice debates. It’s one that I didn’t even realize existed until I heard her shar...2022-06-0838 minTipping Point with Kara McKinneyTipping Point with Kara McKinneyMay 3, 2022: Melissa Ohden, Joseph McBride, Todd Bensman, Richard Hanania, and John RossomandoJoin Kara McKinney as she sits down with Melissa Ohden, Joseph McBride, Todd Bensman, Richard Hanania, and John Rossomando to talk about the issues of the day.2022-05-0453 minIntegrated with Angela EricksonIntegrated with Angela EricksonProfound Forgiveness-- An Interview with Abortion Survivor, Melissa OhdenIn today's episode, I talk to Melissa about how she discovered and came to terms with being an abortion survivor. We discuss the trauma she endured and how she has forgiven herself, her birth parents, and so many others as someone who's voice is so often silenced and is "not supposed to be alive." ***Please subscribe and share this show! I would greatly appreciate your help spreading the word about Integrated!***You can read her autobiography "You Carried Me": https://www.amazon.com/You-Carried-Me-Daughters-Memoir/dp/0874862981/ref=sr_1_1?c...2022-02-231h 05Integrated with Angela EricksonIntegrated with Angela EricksonProfound Forgiveness-- An Interview with Abortion Survivor, Melissa OhdenIn today's episode, I talk to Melissa about how she discovered and came to terms with being an abortion survivor. We discuss the trauma she endured and how she has forgiven herself, her birth parents, and so many others as someone who's voice is so often silenced because she's "not supposed to be alive." ***Please subscribe and share this show! I would greatly appreciate your help spreading the word about Integrated!***You can read her autobiography "You Carried Me": https://www.amazon.com/You-Carried-Me-Daughters-Memoir/dp/0874862981/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EEV8R15E...2022-02-231h 08