Help Her Be Brave Podcast

What if the very things you've been taught to overcome about yourself are actually part of the way God uniquely designed you? In Part 2 of Amy Ford's conversation with Cristie Penn, they turn their focus to women—identity, femininity, relationships, influence, and the unique strengths God intentionally placed within women. Cristie Penn is a speaker, author, and relationship coach with a passion fo...

What if understanding how God created men could change the way we see our sons, husbands, young fathers, and the men around us? On this episode of the Help Her Be Brave Podcast , Amy Ford sits down with Cristie Penn, speaker, author, and relationship coach, to talk about identity, healthy masculinity, relationships, and the unique way God created men and women. Cristie has spent more than 30 years...

What if the night you believed your story was over became the beginning of God's greatest work in your life? In this episode of the Help Her Be Brave Podcast, Amy Ford welcomes Tierra McCarty, an Embrace Grace alumna whose incredible journey is a powerful testimony of God's faithfulness through some of life's darkest moments. From facing an unexpected pregnancy and overwhelming hopelessness to dis...

What happens when men realize they have a powerful role to play in creating a culture of life? In this episode of the Help Her Be Brave Podcast , Amy Ford sits down with Sean Corcoran, CEO of Men for Life , for an honest and deeply personal conversation about men, fatherhood, healing, faith, and the pro-life movement. Sean shares his story of losing his first child to abortion at 19 and the years...

Can God redeem even our darkest choices? What happens when grace meets someone who believes they're too far gone? In this episode of Help Her Be Brave , Amy Ford sits down with Evie West , police captain, author, speaker, and former gang member whose life is a remarkable testimony of God's relentless pursuit. As a teenager, Evie became involved in gang life, became a mother at sixteen, and later f...

What happens when one adoption story comes full circle across generations? In this episode of the Help Her Be Brave Podcast, Amy Ford sits down with Janelle Basham, Executive Director of BraveLove and a birth mom herself, to talk about adoption, community, and the importance of making women feel seen, valued, heard, and supported. Janelle shares her story of making an adoption plan at 16 and how t...

In 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 about discovering the truth of his beginnings,...

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 o...

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...

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 t...

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,...

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 celebrati...

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: How Charlie Kirk modeled courageous faith Why we're called to embrace hard conversations with love and truth What it looks like to...

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...

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 optio...

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 abor...

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 seaso...

Beverly 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 them from heartache to hope. Her support groups are...

Betty 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 through her as well as her group attendees!    GE...

Sylvia 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 their talents, gifts and strengths in their own co...

I 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 sidewalks outside abortion facilities. I love how she is w...

Abby 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 by this story!    GET MORE INFORMATION ► Single &...

Visiting 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 children; hosting weekend retreats; evangelization; outr...

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 this story and how Rachel even reached out to the do...

For 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: https://embracegrace.com/get-support Start An...