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Only Love Today-Testimonies and Resources for Christian Moms

Only Love Today-Testimonies and Resources for Christian Moms

By: Megan Estes-Expert Encourager Author of "Loving the Mom God Created You to Be"
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Only Love Today exists to encourage Christian moms to "live like Christ" in their context by sharing testimonies, tips, tools, and resources to encourage Christian parents. Whether you're a stay at home mom, working mom, homeschooling mom, or all of the above, you'll be challenged and inspired to keep pursuing Christ in every season of Christian parenting.Megan Estes-Expert Encourager, Author of "Loving the Mom God Created You to Be" Parenting & Families Relationships
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  • 046 - Anne Farrens - Conceived Through Rape: A Pro-Life Story of Hope, Healing, and Purpose | Anne Farrens

    046 - Anne Farrens - Conceived Through Rape: A Pro-Life Story of Hope, Healing, and Purpose | Anne Farrens
    Apr 20 2026
    Before we dive in, don’t forget to download our FREE Spiritual Gifts Quiz to help you discover how God uniquely wired you to live out your calling:👉 [onlylovetoday.com/resources]If this episode encourages you, make sure to:• Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode• Watch this conversation on YouTube for the full experience👉 [https://www.youtube.com/@onlylovetodaymom]SUMMARYIn this powerful and deeply moving conversation, I sit down with Anne Farrens, a pro-life speaker and advocate whose life began in trauma after being conceived through rape.Anne shares her story with honesty and courage, walking us through:• The moment she discovered the truth about her conception at age 12• Years of hidden shame, identity struggles, and destructive coping cycles• Her turning point of surrender to God after reaching “rock top”• The healing process of confronting lies and embracing truth in Christ• How God is now using her story to advocate for life and bring hope to othersThis episode tackles one of the most emotionally charged cultural conversations with both truth and compassion, reminding us that no human life is a mistake and that healing is possible through Christ.Anne also shares insight into:• The difference between numbing pain and true healing• How silence and isolation deepen trauma• Why abortion does not resolve trauma, but often adds to it• What it looks like to find your identity in Christ, even after deep brokennessThis is a story of redemption, courage, and the transforming power of surrender.Follow Anne and learn more about her work:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annefarrens_official• YouTube: Anne Farrens testimony + Q&A with her parentsRELATED EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:• [Ep. 42- Abby Johnson]- God Forgives Abortions• [Ep. 11-Elizabeth Mmbone] -Built From the Ashes of Adversity• [BONUS Episode- Megan Estes] Stepping Out of ShameOther Takeaways:• Your identity is not defined by your past, but by who you are in Christ• Unhealed trauma often shows up as distraction, addiction, or achievement• Silence and isolation deepen shame, but truth brings freedom• God can redeem even the most painful parts of your story• Healing requires intentional work, honesty, and surrender• You don’t need to have it all figured out for God to use you• Every life has inherent value and purposeTimstamps00:00 – Sponsor: Woven In Life01:16 – Episode introduction + Anne’s story begins03:51 – Family life and leaving corporate career08:10 – Entering pro-life advocacy09:18 – The truth about her conception12:13 – Rock bottom vs. “rock top”13:14 – Discovering the truth at age 1220:21 – Living with hidden shame and identity struggle25:40 – Cycles of trauma and distraction28:27 – Steps toward healing and doing the work31:42 – God using your hardest story32:45 – Responding to pro-choice arguments36:03 – Does a child remind a mother of trauma?38:45 – Why abortion doesn’t heal trauma40:26 – Healing her relationship with her mom42:09 – Finding identity in Christ45:52 – Where to connect with Anne48:10 – God using imperfect peopleChristian motherhood, identity in Christ, pro-life testimony, healing from trauma, shame and identity, redemption story, abortion conversation, faith and healing, overcoming trauma, Christian podcast for moms, purpose in pain, pro-life advocacy
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    51 mins
  • 045 - Julie Fowler- Infertility, Miscarriage & Faith: Trusting God Through Loss

    045 - Julie Fowler- Infertility, Miscarriage & Faith: Trusting God Through Loss
    Apr 6 2026
    If this episode meets you in a tender place 🤍, I want to invite you to take my free Spiritual Gifts Quiz. When you’re walking through infertility, miscarriage, or unanswered prayers, it’s easy to forget how God uniquely wired you. This quiz helps you rediscover your gifts so you can live with clarity and confidence, even in uncertain seasons.👉 Take the Spiritual Gifts Quiz here: [onlylovetoday.com]And if you’re ready to go deeper into healing, identity, and trusting God in hard seasons, my Only Love Today course walks you step by step through biblical encouragement and practical faith rhythms for everyday motherhood. 🌿👉 Learn more about the course here: [onlylovetoday.com]If this conversation encourages you, be sure to subscribe on YouTube, like the episode 👍, and share it with a friend who needs hope. Your support helps more women find faith-filled encouragement in difficult seasons.👉 Watch the full episode here: [Only Love Today Mom]In this heartfelt interview 💛, Julie Fowler shares her journey through infertility, miscarriage, and loss, and how God used her pain to birth a ministry of hope and biblical support for women walking similar paths.Julie speaks candidly about wrestling with purpose, grief, and unanswered questions while learning to trust God’s character in the middle of uncertainty. We talk about widening your community, drawing strength from biblical stories of infertility, and allowing yourself to wrestle honestly with God.Her story reminds us that trusting God’s timing does not mean suppressing grief. It means anchoring ourselves to who He is. ✨This conversation covers:Infertility and miscarriageGrief and healingBiblical support for womenTrusting God’s characterFinding purpose in painCommunity and hope📚 Resources MentionedTreasures in Waiting Bible StudyNavigating Infertility and Loss with StrengthJulie Fowler Ministrieshttps://www.juliefowlerministries.com/⁠Free Resource: 5 Ways to Strengthen Friendships During Infertilityhttps://juliefowlerministries.myflodesk.com/friendship🌿 Connect with Julie FowlerWebsitehttps://www.juliefowlerministries.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/juliefowlerministries/🎧 Related Only Love Today Episodes[Episode 20, Unbeaten with Lindsey Bell ][Episode 29- Healing Your Marriage with Cara Nitz][Episode 42 - God Forgives Abortions with Abby Johnson]✨ Key TakeawaysGod uses pain and loss to call us into ministry and purposeWidening your community brings healing and support 🤝Biblical stories of infertility provide hope and perspectiveIt is okay to wrestle with questions and doubtsTrusting God’s character brings peace in uncertaintyGrief and faith can coexistCommunity strengthens us in seasons of loss⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Julie’s family and journey to parenthood10:00 Experiencing loss and finding hope11:23 Wrestling with purpose and infertility18:46 Finding community in grief23:56 The call to ministry in pain30:06 Understanding God’s character in suffering33:11 Faith and trust in God’s plan34:19 Understanding loss and grief36:34 The journey of parenthood41:28 Navigating through heartache46:33 Finding hope amidst loss51:07 Stewarding life’s challenges55:52 Outro🔑 KeywordsInfertility, Loss, Hope, Faith, Biblical Support, Ministry, Pregnancy, Adoption, Grief, Trust in God
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    56 mins
  • 044 - Dr. Carolyn Wiley - From LGBTQ to Faith: Dr. Carolyn Wiley’s Journey of Prayer, Restoration, and Identity in Christ

    044 - Dr. Carolyn Wiley - From LGBTQ to Faith: Dr. Carolyn Wiley’s Journey of Prayer, Restoration, and Identity in Christ
    Mar 23 2026
    🎁 Free Resource for YouIf this episode resonates with you as a mom navigating faith, identity, or hard conversations with your kids, I want to invite you to take my free Spiritual Gifts Quiz. It helps you understand how God uniquely wired you so you can parent and live from clarity!And if you’re longing to go deeper into identity, healing, and walking confidently in who God created you to be, my Only Love Today course walks you step by step through Scripture-based truth and encouragement for this season.👉 Learn more about the course here: [https://www.onlylovetoday.com/loving-the-mom-god-created-you-to-be]If this conversation encouraged you, make sure to subscribe on YouTube, like the video, and share it with another mom who needs hope. Your engagement helps more women find stories of restoration and truth.👉 Watch the full episode here: [https://www.youtube.com/@onlylovetodaymom]SUMMARYIn this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Dr. Carolyn Wiley shares her personal testimony of living 14 years in the LGBTQ lifestyle before returning to her Christian faith. She walks us through her early spiritual experiences, the influence of secular ideas during college, her emotional attachments and relationships, and the internal struggle surrounding identity and obedience.Dr. Wiley speaks candidly about the turning point when she chose to obey God, the process of leaving her lifestyle, and the restoration that followed. She emphasizes the transformative power of prayer, especially the persistent prayers of her mother, and how open, loving conversations within families matter deeply.We discuss motherhood, identity, shame, obedience, and the hope of restoration. Dr. Wiley reminds parents that they are not responsible for their children’s choices, but they are called to love them without judgment. Her story highlights that there is no condemnation in Christ and that God’s grace restores what feels impossible.Dr. Carolyn Wiley Contact: Website: [https://roseandpearl.net/about]Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/carolynwileywrites/]Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/carolynwileywrites]You may also enjoy:[Episode 39 - Standing Firm in Faith When Your Child Identifies as Transgender][Episode 37 -Raising Kids Who Love Jesus and the Church][Episode 16 - Becoming a Spiritually Healthy Family]Dr. Wiley shares her journey of faith and identity after 14 years in the LGBTQ lifestylePrayer played a central role in her return to ChristHer mother’s unwavering prayers were instrumental in her transformationOpen conversations about faith and identity matter deeply within familiesRestoration is possible through God’s graceParents are not responsible for their children’s choicesLoving without judgment reflects the heart of ChristSharing testimonies brings healing and hopeThere is no condemnation for those in ChristGod’s grace is available regardless of past decisionsTimestamps04:26 Faith journey and early experiences06:51 Navigating college and secular ideas09:34 Struggles with identity and relationships12:20 The shift to a homosexual lifestyle14:52 Emotional attachments and idolatry17:30 The journey back to faith20:09 Divorce and new beginnings22:05 Family dynamics and acceptance25:15 The journey of obedience28:33 Understanding God’s love and restoration30:13 The power of a mother’s prayer34:53 Sharing stories with the next generation37:57 Overcoming shame and embracing truth46:37 Only Love Today course segmentfaith, LGBTQ, prayer, motherhood, identity, restoration, family, testimony, Christian, healing
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    47 mins
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