Linda Keener Thomas and Mindy Lefaucheur
Forward With Purpose
Group leaders helping group leaders with abortion recovery ministry through informal casual conversations. Formerly the Abortion Recovery Network The vision we have for this podcast is to allow you to learn from other leaders at your convenience so you can grow and work on the effectiveness of your ministry, to move forward with purpose everyday of the year.
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Linda Keener Thomas and Mindy Lefaucheur
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Latest episode
Feb 20, 2026
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Episodes
Samuel Green with Reason For Life 20.02.2026 31:49
Samuel shares his amazing journey into pro-life work starting at a very young age. He also shares his passion for helping pastor's learn how to talk about abortion recovery from the pulpit.
Stephanie Reinhart with Love Life 20.02.2026 43:38
Love Life has a lot going on in the pro-life and abortion recovery space.
Aubrie Decker with Juniper Glory 03.11.2025 45:05
Aubrie shares her journey into pregnancy center work and how her miscarriage loss bible study, Juniper Glory, came into being.
Schearice Moore with Healing Grace 29.10.2025 32:05
Schearice shares her abortion story and how God is growing her abortion recovery program.
Schearice Moore with Healing Grace 28.10.2025 32:05
Schearice shares her abortion story and work she is doing now after God's redemption in her life.
Susan Swafford with Broken From Silence 01.10.2025 37:03
Susan joins us to share about 30 plus year abortion recovery ministry and how the Lord led her to write Broken From Silence: Helping Women Be Set Free From the Guilt and Shame of Abortion.
Renae Kitchin and Sylvia Blakely discuss Found and Woven brand change and new study 01.10.2025 1:08:42
In this episode we discuss the new branding of Found and Woven, their newly published Bible study for abortion recovery and how this study is reaching women, healing them and building their relationships with Christ.
S3E15 Tanya Flores and Tricia Lewis with Reproductive Loss Network 28.08.2025 50:36
Tanya and Tricia guide us into the often-overlooked world of abortion pill reversal healing. They reveal the surprising similarities between healing after an abortion and after a reversal, while also addressing the unique challenges involved. Together, they have developed a training to equip helpers with the right tools and protocols to walk alongside women on this journey. Tanya - tanya@reproduct...
S3E14 Arlene Lehmann and her book Healing Hidden Bruises 28.08.2025 28:57
Arlene Lehmann shares her powerful story of surviving both the violence of abortion and domestic abuse, and how those experiences led her to write Healing Hidden Bruises: How to Recover from the Trauma of Domestic Abuse and Coerced Abortion . She unpacks the struggles common to both wounds and offers insight on how we can come alongside those who are hurting. Mindy - info@anevenplace.com
Susan Graalman with The Haven 19.08.2025 39:32
Susan Graalman from The Haven joins us to share the heart behind their ministry and the program they’ve created to guide women toward healing. With a unique approach that gently introduces women to hope and restoration, The Haven provides a safe place where stories can be heard and freedom can begin. Susan walks us through how this process works and the impact it’s having on the women they serve....
Mandi and Emily with Hope Pregnancy Centers 19.08.2025 35:09
Join Mandy Parkhurst and Emily Blount from Pregnancy Hope Centers as they share their personal journeys into pregnancy center ministry and what fuels their passion for this work. In this episode, they open up about their unique annual abortion recovery retreat how it began, what makes it different from other retreats, and the life-changing impact it has on those who attend. Contact: Mandy: aparkhu...
S3E11 Tori Shaw Pt2 15.07.2025 11:01
Tori Shaw from Not Forgotten Ministries talks with us about her intake process and leader care. Her organization led 14 groups last year. Connect with Tori at: https://theyarenotforgotten.com/ or email: tori@theyarenotforgotten.com Connect with Mindy: fwpcast@anevenplace.com
S3E10 Tori Shaw Pt1 09.07.2025 35:39
Tori is the founder of Not Forgotten Ministries. She has published her story in a book titled "I had a secret for seventeen years". Today Tori shares a little about her story and how the Lord led her to begin Not Forgotten Ministries. Connect with Tori at: https://theyarenotforgotten.com/ or email: tori@theyarenotforgotten.com . Contact Mindy: fwpcast@anevenplace.com
S3E9 Polly Lunetto with Polly Lunetto Ministries 01.07.2025 41:58
Polly shares her abortion story and how she the Lord led her to use her art talent to minister to women who've had an abortion. Connect with Polly and learn more about her services: pollylunettoministries@gmail.com or https://www.pollylunettoministries.org/the-tribute-art-project Contact Mindy: fwpcast@anevenplace.com
S3 E8 Sylvia Blakely Abortion Healing through Courageous Conversations 07.05.2025 17:25
Sylvia joins us to talk about what courageous conversations look like and why they are needed to help us heal from the aftermath of abortion. Sylvia arisedaugther@gmail.com Mindy fwpcast@podcast.com
S3 E7 Sylvia Blakely Her New Abortion Recovery Book for African American Women 28.04.2025 49:33
We spend time talking with Sylvia about Arise and Fly Free written to help African-American Women heal from the emotional wounds of abortion, how to be a bridge that brings healing to the African-American church, and courageous conversations. Contact Sylvia at arisedaughter@gmail.com. Contact Mindy at fwpcast@anevenplace.com
S3 E6 Anger, Denial, co-leaders, referring for therapy, continued healing for leaders 18.04.2025 35:13
Linda and Mindy discuss various questions posed during Forgiven and Set Free leaders training that contribute to healing abortion wounds in participants. Topics include: participants not being able to move past anger or denial, how to know when to refer ladies to a therapist or trained counselor, and recognizing when the leader needs additional healing and help. Contact Mindy at fwpcast@anevenplac...
S3E5 LaToya Mathews with Heal The Womb 26.03.2025 37:03
In this episode of Forward With Purpose, guest Latoya Matthews shares her journey from a shocking, early discovery of an unexpected pregnancy to finding healing and purpose through forgiveness. Latoya recounts the deep isolation and inner conflict following her abortion, where numbness masked lingering regret and shame. A compassionate pastor recognized her hidden pain, prompting her to confront h...
S3E4 Lisa Davis with Deeper Still Northern Indiana 21.03.2025 48:08
The "Forward With Purpose" podcast, hosted by Linda Keener Thomas and Mindy Lefaucheur, supports leaders in abortion recovery ministry by fostering connections within the field. In this episode, Lisa Davis from Deeper Still Northern Indiana shares her journey in abortion recovery ministry, which began in 1999. Lisa's personal struggles, including an abortion at 18, led her to Christ and eventually...
S3E3 Helping the woman afraid to tell her prolife husband she had an abortion panel disucussion 27.02.2025 30:49
The "Forward With Purpose" podcast, hosted by Linda Keener Thomas and Mindy Lefaucheur, delves into the challenges of abortion recovery ministry, particularly focusing on the sensitive issue of women who have not disclosed past abortions to their pro-life husbands. Featuring insights from Jill Marquis, Tanya Flores, Lovette Vassar, Sylvia Blakely, Toni Brubaker, and Cindy Harless, the episode expl...
S3E2 Helping the woman who wants healing but justifies her abortion panel discussion 24.02.2025 27:00
The Forward With Purpose podcast explores the complexities of abortion recovery ministry, featuring hosts Linda Keener Thomas and Mindy Lefaucheur alongside guests Jill Marquis, Toni Brubaker, Cindy Harless, Sylvia Blakely, and Lovette Vassar. Together, they discuss a case in which a woman sought healing while still justifying her recent abortion, a decision driven by her attempt to escape an abus...
S3E1 Panel Discussion with Jill, Serena, and Tanya Part 1 30.01.2025 22:52
We are taking time to bring some issues and concerns forward to let you know that you might get a call like this. In this session we talk about the woman who remains pro-choice after abortion healing. fwpcast@anevenplace.com .
S2E32 Amy Garner with Redeemed For A Reason 08.11.2024 30:47
Amy talks with us about her call into serving men in abortion recovery looking at both the similarities and differences. To contact Amy amy.garner@redeemedforareason.com To contact Mindy fwpcast@anevenplace.com .
S2E31 Michelle McCauley with Deeper Still Northern Ohio 08.11.2024 22:33
Deeper Still retreats and what sets them apart. To contact Michelle deeperstillnorthernohio@gmail.com To contact Mindy fwpcast@anevenplace.com .
S2E30 Rebecca Cary with Hands of Justice & Jenny Foster with Loved Much 18.10.2024 37:40
Rebecca Cary with Hands of Justice shares her story of surviving sex trafficking and the organization she founded to help other Overcomer's live productive lives after coming out of being trafficked. We talk with Jenny and Rebecca about abortion healing, good language to use with these ladies in their abortion recovery, and how to navigate the portions of our studies that deal with personal respon...
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