From The Median

Heather Lawless is CEO & Founder of Reliance Ministries.  Heather wasn’t supposed to survive—doctors urged her mother to abort. But by God’s grace, she turned around and chose life.  Years later, Heather faced her own unplanned pregnancy at 23. The world offered a way out, but she chose life too. That decision changed everything.  Now a mother, leader, and founder of Reliance Ministries, Heather is on a mission to offer real hope and lasting help. Bold and unapologetically PRO-LOVE, she speaks with truth, grace, and a fierce passion for life as the founder and CEO of Reliance Ministries.  Reliance Ministries is a pro-love, pro-life organization with a HOPE model that includes Reliance Center (a cost free holistic reproductive health clinic ), Reliance House (a maternity home and transformational living program for women in crisis), Reliance Men (a mentorship and support program for fathers), and Braveheart Coffee (a grace-based coffee shop providing employment and community for those rebuilding their lives).

Karlie Kincaid is a Social Media Influencer and a Mom of two who has decided to use her social media platform for good. Her site @kindredinkairos is dedicated to engaging in Faith, pro-life apologetics, and strong womanhood. Connect with Karlie and follow her if this sounds like a direction you want to go.

Anina Swan is the author of Alligator in the Ocean.   In her book follow the harrowing journey of one family as they fight to break free from the sinister grip of a cunning serial predator. This true story creatively chronicles their resilience against adversity and how they reclaimed power to secure safety and justice and ultimately to find peace in the face of unimaginable danger.

Katy Faust is an Author, a Speaker & President of Them Before Us.   Katy has started a world wide foundation to protect the rights of children to be raised by their biological parents wherever possible.  She is also the author of the book Them Before Us which which has flipped the script on adult-centric attitudes toward marriage, parenthood, and reproductive technologies by framing these issues around a child’s right to be raised by both their mother and father.

Anna Strasburg is a Speaker, Author & a pro-life activist.  Anna is the author of "One More Mile - Running Across America to End Abortion".  She ran and biked 2,900 miles across America to help end abortion. On her journey, she worked to educate people on the humanity of the preborn while running 10-15 miles a day and living in a van. Strasburg is now a national pro-life speaker, wife, and mother of seven including one adopted child and two foster children.

Beth Pensky is the Mother of Indoctrinated Children.  Beth shares her story about how her children became indoctrinated in College and completely cut ties with her. She talks about how she met a man who experienced communism personally, and who gave her a book that gives the secrets of how communism will infiltrate our Country.  You won't know the difference between today's Democrat party and the Communist Ideology. Read for yourself in "The Naked Communist" by W. Cleon Skousen.  This book has sold over 1 million copies!

Addi Rae is a Podcaster on "Voices of Conversion".  Addi shares her story of converting to Catholicism and what motivated her to start a podcast sharing other stories of conversion. Her story is one of hardship, hope and Faith.

Dustin Crowe is an Author & Discipleship Pastor at Stones Crossing Church.   Dustin received a B.A. in Historical Theology from the Moody Bible Institute and an M.A. in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. In his new book, "Your Wilderness Is Not a Waste: God's Purpose in Suffering and Struggles" Pastor Crowe explores the biblical theme of the wilderness, helping readers counter the harsh, seemingly hopeless seasons in their lives with hope and courage.

Vicki Krnac is Executive Director for Hannah's Home.   Vicki discusses the mission and goals of Hanna's Home and asks that we walk along side them as they reach into the community to help Moms and babies.

Vicki has been the Executive Director since 2016.  She holds a Masters Degree in Education from Southern Methodist University, specializing in Academic Language Therapy. She worked in education, focusing on teaching children with dyslexia for nearly 20 years before becoming the Executive Director of Hannah’s Home.

Tamar Miller is an Author & Podcast host.   Tamar joins Molly to discuss her book: "Nameless but Known: Six biblical women Jesus met with His mercy".  Tamar reminds us that God's mercy is not only for those with prominence, but it also extends to the forgotten, the broken, and the unseen. This book is an invitation to trust in the Redeemer who knows each of us by name.

Tamar is a pastor's wife, mother of two young adult sons, women's ministry leader, Bible teacher, conference speaker, and podcast co-host. She is also the author of Odd Moms Out: God's redemptive grace in the lives of five biblical mothers(c) (2022). Tamar has appeared on popular radio, podcast, and television programs promoting her book, including "Hope-filled Perspective(R)" with Dr. Michelle Bengtson, and "Hope Today(R)".

Anna Vaughn is the Founder of Stirred Up Ministries.   Anna discusses what Spiritual abuse looks like as the perpetrators use religion, faith or belief to intimidate and control others.   Anna is the author of four profound books that take you on a journey to discover the Trinity; and find freedom from spiritual abuse. Find her books in her shop.

Kristin Dorsey is a Regional Organizer for The Survivors of the Abortion Holocaust.  Kristin went from an atheist pro-life advocate to a Christian pro-life advocate for The Survivors. She has an incredible story of surviving childhood trauma to finding God and devoting her life to saving the unborn.

Clay & Jean Jones are Authors.   Clay and Jean join Molly to discuss the new book they co-authored that helps us to understand suffering.  The book is titled "How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good?: Living with Hope While Making Sense of Life."  The book is available here. 

Clay is also the author of the books: Why Does God Allow Evil? Compelling Answers to Life’s Toughest Questions (Harvest House, 2017) &  Immortal: How the Fear of Death Drives Us and What We Can Do About It (Harvest House, 2020).

Carl Barrett is an Author and Ministry Founder of Monday Blues to Sunday Pews.   Carl discusses his new book titled "God's Generation of Hope" which provides inspirational insights to God's love and faithfulness.  The book can be found on his website.

Gabriele Kuby is the author of The Global Sexual Revolution: Destruction of Freedom in the Name of Freedom.  Gabriele has a Masters degree from the University of Konstanz in Germany & she worked as a translator and interpreter for 20 years.  After her conversion to the Catholic faith in 1997 she became a successful author of books on spiritual and political issues and an international speaker.

“As a sociologist I observe the developments of our society; as a mother I am committed to the future of the next generation; as a Catholic, I try to live what I believe.”

Pope Benedict XVI said, “Mrs. Kuby is a brave warrior against ideologies that ultimately result in the destruction of man.”

Wesley Smith is Chair & Sr. Fellow at Discovery Institute’s Center on Human Exceptionalism and also the producer of Humanize Today  Wesley discusses whether we should have the right to do whatever it takes to have a baby if that is our desire and also, to obtain the designer baby we want?

Melanie Miller is the Ohio State Representative for District 67.  Our State Representative from District 67 is here to tell us about her initiative to require our public schools to show video of human development from conception. This is the Baby Olivia Act. Hear about his act and the pro-life passion we should expect from all of our Representatives. Melanie is also the Executive Director of the Ashland Pregnancy Care Center, an organization that provides compassionate care and life-affirming options to women in the greater-Ashland County area who are facing unexpected pregnancies. Melanie has made it her mission to create a culture of care and protection for both mom and baby.

Cara Leopardo is the Co-Founder of We The Studios.  Cara helped found We The Studios, a streaming platform designed to deliver “quality, safe, and enjoyable content suitable for all ages, free from political bias” and aimed at “normal people” and families. She serves as CEO and leads the platform’s creative direction to promote content that upholds traditional values and unity. Cara is also a mother of four and speaks openly about balancing family life with entrepreneurship.

Dr. Derek Doroski is a Professor of Biology & a Professor of Engineering at Franciscan University.  Dr. Doroski focuses on the prolife issues related to the practice of Invitro Fertilization and why it is essential to understand this process.

Bridget O'Callahan is Executive Director for Womenkind Cleveland.  Bridget discusses her work and encourages us all to attend the organization's 50th Anniversary gala dinner to help keep the doors open at this amazing ministry.