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From Rejection to Redemption: Abby Johnson's Journey of Leaving the Abortion Industry
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Abby Johnson Unscripted is sponsored by Presidio Healthcare, America’s first pro-life, Christian health insurance company. Presidio is committed to healthcare that honors human dignity, protects conscience, and supports families without compromising deeply held values. Learn more at presidiocare.com/abby. Abby Johnson shares her profound journey from working in the abortion industry to leaving it behind. She discusses the rejection she faced from her community, the fear and uncertainty of …
Inside the Mind of Abortion Clinic Workers: The Emotional Toll and Recruiting Process
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Abby Johnson Unscripted is sponsored by Presidio Healthcare, America’s first pro-life, Christian health insurance company. Presidio is committed to healthcare that honors human dignity, protects conscience, and supports families without compromising deeply held values. Learn more at presidiocare.com/abby. In this conversation, Abby Johnson and Karen Herzog delve into the complex mindset of abortion clinic workers, exploring the emotional disconnect and moral struggles faced by those involved …
From Abortion to Advocacy: Abby Johnson's Journey and Behind the Scenes at Planned Parenthood
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And Then There Were None is a nonprofit ministry that helps abortion workers leave the industry and find the peace, joy, and freedom they’ve been missing. Learn more and participate in the mission at abortionworker.com. In this episode of Abby Johnson Unscripted, Abby shares her journey from working at Planned Parenthood to becoming a pro-life advocate. The conversation delves into her childhood aspirations, the impact of personality traits in the abortion industry, and the complexities of …
Introducing Abby Johnson Unscripted
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I've spent years telling pieces of my story: my time at Planned Parenthood, my decision to quit, the healing that came after. But there's more I haven't said out loud — the doubts I still wrestle with, the faith that carries me through, and what life actually looks like on the other side of the abortion industry. So, I'm starting something new. No script. No talking points. Just me, telling you the truth. Introducing Unscripted. New episodes every Tuesday coming soon.
From Fragile Beginnings to Unshakable Faith: The Story of a Brother Who Changed Lives in the Darkest Places
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In this deeply moving episode, Abby sits down with Élisabeth Nguyen to hear the personal story of her brother, Cardinal Nguyễn Văn Thuận — a man whose life began as a fragile miracle and grew into a powerful witness of faith. From surviving childhood in a time when many did not, to answering God’s call at just 13 years old, his journey would eventually lead him through war, hardship, and years of imprisonment that tested everything he believed. Through a sister’s memories, Élisabeth shares …
The Life That Almost Wasn’t: Lauren Eden’s Miraculous Story of Faith, Fear, and the Choice That Changed Everything
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Lauren Eden shares a story few could imagine — how her life was almost ended before it began, and how a series of courageous choices, faith, and divine timing changed everything. From her mother’s desperate moments to her father’s relentless determination, this is a story about miracles, forgiveness, and the unseen ways life finds a way. Hear how one family’s faith transformed fear into hope, and how a daughter came to understand the profound meaning of her very existence. **FOLLOW ABBY ON …
How a Hidden Struggle Nearly Destroyed Our Marriage: A Wife’s Story of Betrayal and Healing
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On her 10-year anniversary, Billie Fox learned a truth that shattered everything she believed about her marriage. In this deeply honest episode, Billie shares how her husband’s confession exposed a hidden struggle, forced her to confront betrayal, anger, and forgiveness, and ultimately reshaped their marriage. Together, Abby and Billie discuss the quiet damage pornography causes in families, the importance of truth, and how healing is possible—even after trust is broken. This conversation …
An IVF Survivor Speaks: Chelsey Painter Davis on Life, Loss, and Modern Reproductive Ethics
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In this powerful return episode of _Politely Rude_ , Abby Johnson sits down again with Chelsey Painter Davis— known as the viral "blind mom”—for a conversation that goes deeper than ever before. Chelsey shares her powerful and personal story of being conceived through IVF — and why her gratitude for life has led her to ask difficult ethical questions about the fertility industry. In this episode, Chelsey reflects on what it means to be an IVF “success story,” the embryos who never get that …
When ‘Women’s Healthcare’ Harms Women: A Nurse Exposes the Reality Inside Abortion Clinics
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In this sobering episode of _Politely Rude_ , Abby is joined by Noemi Padilla, a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience — including four years working inside a high-volume abortion clinic in Tampa, Florida. Noemi shares her firsthand testimony of how she entered the abortion industry believing she was helping women, only to witness systemic neglect, coercion, and abuse behind closed doors. She recounts the lack of medical standards, the profit-driven culture, and the ways women …
FLASHBACK: 'American Heritage Girls' Founder Talks Leaving the Girls Scouts and Their Ties to Planned Parenthood
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Abby is joined by Patti Garibay, Founder and Executive Director of American Heritage Girls, to discuss her journey from a 12-year volunteer with the Girl Scouts to starting a faith-based alternative for girls young women. Patti shares why she founded AHG and dives into the concerning changes within the Girl Scouts, including the removal of God from the Promise, teachings on sexuality, and its ties to Planned Parenthood. This episode highlights the importance of creating spaces where girls can …
Turning Pain Into Purpose: A Survivor’s Voice in Abortion Recovery with Serena Dyksen
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In this compelling episode, Abby sits down with Serena Dyksen — abortion survivor, founder of _She Found His Grace Abortion Recovery_ , and a leading voice in abortion recovery advocacy. Serena shares her personal testimony of experiencing abortion at a young age, the trauma that followed, and the long journey toward healing and faith. What once felt like silence and shame became the foundation for a mission: advocating for women impacted by abortion and calling attention to the systems that …
When Intimacy Gets Confused: A Conversation on Identity and Healing With Kim Zember
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In this episode, Abby sits down with guest Kim Zember—speaker, missionary, and founder of Unforgotten Faces—to talk about deeper human longings: intimacy, connection, identity, and the ways our early experiences shape how we love. Kim shares how the search for belonging, misunderstood intimacy, and emotional wounds can influence our relationships, and how Jesus brought restoration, clarity, and freedom to her life. Together, Abby and Kim explore why so many young people today feel …
One Heart, Two Lives: A Mother’s Courage in Carrying Conjoined Twins
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In this moving episode, Abby sits down with Nicole LeBlanc, a young wife and mother whose first pregnancy brought a rare diagnosis: conjoined twins. Nicole shares how she navigated overwhelming medical pressure, unexpected peace, and a faith that carried her through every moment. Her story is tender, courageous, and unlike anything we’ve featured before — a testimony that reminds us of the dignity and worth of every life, no matter the circumstance. **FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA** …
From Overpriced Office Visits to Medical Corruption: What’s Really Happening in Healthcare
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After a shocking $525 doctor visit, Abby sits down with healthcare reform leader Katie Talento to ask: _What on earth is happening to our healthcare system?_ Katie reveals the dark incentives inside corporate medicine, the pressure placed on doctors, and how big hospital systems are reshaping care at the expense of patients. A must-hear episode for every family. **FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA** \- Instagram \- Facebook \- Twitter
