#84: Abortion Survivor Melissa Ohden Now Fights for Life, Called by God

Run The Race

With abortion back in the headlines, this week's guest on the podcast is at the center of the pro life fight, having survived an abortion just 4 years after landmark decision Roe v. Wade allowed abortions. We tackle this polarizing issue on "Run The Race," which hopefully you subscribe to. (5:48) Melissa Ohden is the survivor of a failed saline infusion abortion. She describes being in a toxic solution in her mother's womb for 5 days, living through that, then being adopted, only to find out at the age of 14 about the abortion attempt. (11:05) Faith intersects with this issue of abortion and Ohden thinks churches should be bolder about rights for babies, just like womens' rights. (14:40) She has testified before Congress in her pro-life fight, talks to us about God calling and using her to help babies and moms. (17:12) Ohden also shares the story of reconnecting with her birth mom, after going through a lot of pain and anger, but finding real healing through forgiveness. It took her more than 10 years to find her biological parents. What's it been like for her mom, who had the abortion forced on her? (25:22)As the founder and director of The Abortion Survivors Network, she talks about what their non-profit does to support families. (27:22) It's come full circle, as she's now a mom of 2 herself, sacrificing for them. (29:02) Ohden's first book "You Carried Me" was reprinted in 2020 and she has a new book coming out next Spring 2022. (31:51) What can be done for the moms who have an abortion or choose not to have one? (34:38) How can pastors approach the issue of abortion? What if being pro-life makes you appear judgmental? Ohden answers these tough questions. (38:20) We dive into the latest developments and why Ohden has hope that Roe v. Wade may be overturned. (42:33) Our guest, who I met at the Sound Choices Pregnancy Clinic gala in Columbus GA last month, closes us in Prayer. (46:30) The final segments are "Food for Thought" about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defending her pro-choice stance as a Catholic and "Parting Gift" with the Bible's take on the value of life. Thanks for listening! And please share it with your friends using #RunTheRace podcast. Also, write a quick review about it. For more info, go to www.wtvm.com/podcast/.