The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity

Send us Fan Mail I answer this question I struggled with in the early years after my Julianna Grace died. I believed in the lie that God punishes and doesn't forget my sins or past mistakes. I felt so much shame but through Answers In Genesis I was reminded of Gods love and His promises.  I pray and hope you find peace as you listen to this podcast.  What kind of lies did you believe in? LETS...

Send us Fan Mail Today I share some helpful information on how to have a conversation with someone who has had a loss. When we hear of someone who has lost a baby sometimes we want to say something encouraging and unfortunately, its not. We want to take a step back and pray about what we want to say. This podcast was taken from this video i made in 2018 for the Julianna Grace Ministry . It has gui...

Send us Fan Mail Justin Batterton, 42, is a devoted husband of 10 years and a proud father of four. As a minister, realtor, and leadership coach, Justin is passionate about empowering others to lead with purpose. Through his coaching, he helps leaders build their leadership on Kingdom principles, aligning their influence with biblical values for lasting impact. Justin and I met at a Teen Challenge...

Send us Fan Mail Rose L. Horton, MSM, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, FAAN, stands as a powerful advocate for maternal health, serving multiple roles including board member of Healthy BirthDay , and president of the Association of Women's Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). Her frustration with the alarming rise in maternal morbidity and mortality led her to take action in 2017. Drawing from her o...

Send us Fan Mail I met Samantha on Capital Hill. She like many of us lost her first born baby, but again like so many of the women here on this podcast instead of ignoring the stillbirth crisis in America she dove into research to help solve the problem.  Even though her doctor told her that her pregnancy was  a “low risk” pregnancy she uncovered the real truth about stillbirth in America or the u...

Send us Fan Mail Meredith and her high school sweetheart were a young military couple when they welcomed their first child. Meredith did have preeclampsia with her first born but that didn't stop her from having another baby. Soon their family grew with the arrival of Fiona Grace, a precious addition that filled their hearts. However, one Sunday morning would turn their lives upside down. Whe...

Send us Fan Mail On my podcast today, I had the immense honor of interviewing Grammy-nominated artist ⁠Tedashii⁠ . A founding member of Reach Records, Tedashii is a multifaceted individual who has graced the world with his talents as an established artist, speaker, writer, leader, husband, father, and so much more. He is one of my favorite faith-based rappers, known for his ability to articulate t...

Send us Fan Mail Jessica Michel and I are advocating for the same 2 bills, The Shine tor Autumn Act and tne Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act. I met her in Washington DC last year. Since than she has become very active in advocating to save babies lives from preventable stillbirth. Jessica recently got involved with another life saving organization called Measure the Placenta. lf...

Send us Fan Mail Danielle Anderson is the wife of the famous Hip Hop Christian artist ⁠Tedashii⁠ , a mother, an accomplished public speaker, integrative wellness coach, hope giver and so much more. She is so authentic and gentle as she shares how you can incorporate integrative wellness along with God's Word to thrive in life instead of just surviving. Her journey began after the unexpected l...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to today’s episode. I’m excited to share a Bible study I led this past Saturday at my church — a study that truly encouraged and refreshed my spirit. I wanted to bring this message to the women listening because, honestly, advocating for Stillbirth awareness can be exhausting, and I needed this reminder more than ever. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the study verse...

Send us Fan Mail In 2018, the Boggs family seemed to be in a good place in life. Walker and Natalie were on fire for Christ, learning and taking in the scriptures. Their life seemed picture perfect when they received a phone call that would alter the course of their lives. Barrett went Home at just shy of being 5 months old. However, his little life would have a great purpose that has impacted tho...

Send us Fan Mail  Samantha shared her inspiring story about how her mother came to America in search of a better life. Growing up, she excelled in school and went on to attend college, where she eventually met her husband. After years of dating, they both graduated and traveled before settling down in stable jobs and purchasing their first home. Feeling financially secure, they decided to start a...

Send us Fan Mail I met ⁠Mary online over memes, our faith and through our losses. Mary is not only a wife, mother, school phycologist, but she is also a social media influencer. She uses her social media to spread hope by sharing insights about her grief journey. She has become a safe place for anyone needing permission to grieve, find hope and encouragement. Today she tells us her story how she a...

Send us Fan Mail Mrs. Utah America 2023 Baylee Demars⁠ , is using her platform to put a voice to miscarriage and stillbirth. Baylee has chosen this topic as she lost her baby when she was 10 weeks pregnant. Just to warn you she is very raw and shares the grief and loneliness one can feel after a loss. She continues to advocate and brings light to loss as she shares her story with anyone who needs...

Send us Fan Mail I had the great pleasure of meeting ⁠Ana Lepe Vick⁠ in Washington DC in May of 2023. About 50 of us set up meetings with Congressmen and Women to advocate for the ⁠Shine For Autumn Act⁠ and the ⁠Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act.⁠  After a healthy first born daughter, Ana had a miscarriage, the stillbirth of our son Owen, and a missed miscarriage. It was such a d...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, I share the heartbreaking and unjust case of Brittany Watts, an Ohio woman who experienced a stillbirth at nearly 21 weeks. Despite following medical guidance and trying to handle her loss with care, she was charged with abuse of a corpse. Brittany’s story is a tragic reminder of how broken our system is—and why we must urgently address the stillbirth crisis in A...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Shady Honaker, founder of Sam’s Love —a nonprofit that provides free memory books to families who experience baby loss. Founded in honor of her son, Samuel Beckett, who was born still on January 27, 2021 during the height of the COVID pandemic, Sam’s Love is a tribute of love, remembrance, and hope. As a women’s health practitioner, Shady b...

Send us Fan Mail I met Kila Gonzales over the phone a few years ago as she was starting up her nonprofit. She was my answer to a prayer. She runs a non profit called ⁠I Will Carry You: Birth and Bereavement Doula Services.⁠ Her nonprofit serves the families who have received a terminal diagnosis and families whose babies will be born still. Kila has an amazing story about her own loss and like the...

Send us Fan Mail This week I talk about how I learned to retreat the way Jesus did and how I learned to be obedient as I started to dive into the scriptures. As I went away to gather my thoughts I found out how God was calling me into ministry and how that was going to look like.  LETS STAY CONNECTED: Link Tree Instagram Facebook Twitter Website Give if you feel led. All donations will go to the J...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, we dive into Building Better Bridges   by Clint Davis—a book that feels like the missing manual for every parent. If you've ever felt unsure about how to talk to your children about crucial topics like consent, body safety, sexuality, pornography, masturbation, and the digital world they’re growing up in, this conversation is for you. Clint Davis bri...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Dawn V. Collins—founder of Birth Matters b/c Family Matters and Louisiana Ambassador for Count the Kicks . Dawn shares how God led her into birth work and the powerful way she supports families as a doula. Although she’s never experienced stillbirth personally, Dawn chose to seek specialized training so she could compassionately and c...

Send us Fan Mail  Camila Caster thought everything was going perfectly in her surrogacy pregnancy—until the unthinkable happened. What was supposed to be a joyful journey ended in stillbirth, leaving her with heartbreaking questions and a mission she never expected. In this episode, Camila shares the moments leading up to her loss, the signs she wishes she’d known to look for, and how that experie...

Send us Fan Mail  Moving on—that’s what everyone says we have to do after a loss. But as I tried to move forward, even everyday tasks like doing laundry felt unbearable, as if I was leaving my baby behind all over again. My body changed in ways I hadn’t expected, with milk coming in and reminders of loss at every turn. Then came the bills—unwelcome and overwhelming. When my family left, their depa...

Send us Fan Mail  I share my stillbirth story—even though my pregnancy seemed perfect on the outside. I reveal the private, painful conversations I had with God that I never told anyone. In that dark place, I asked the hardest question we all fear: Why does God hate me? What did I do to lose my baby? There’s no sugarcoating the pain—I lay it all bare, because that’s the truth of grief.  LETS STAY...

Send us Fan Mail  As I prepared to give birth, I was confronted with the reality of my own mortality. Instead of hearing a loud cry, Julianna entered this world in complete silence. But her birth unfolded in a way I never expected. Surrounded by friends and family praying fiercely, something extraordinary happened in that hospital room on September 9th, 2023. What God did that day was truly beyond...