Amy Ford: Why I Started Embrace Grace (and My Unplanned Pregnancy Story)
Release Date: 09/18/2025
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info_outlineAt 19, Amy Ford discovered she was pregnant—and everything changed. Raised in church but fearing rejection and shame, she faced some of the most painful moments of her life, including being turned away by a pastor she deeply respected.
But God had a bigger plan.
In this episode, Amy shares her unplanned pregnancy story, the wounds of rejection, and how God transformed her pain into the heartbeat behind Embrace Grace. From her son’s powerful revelation years later to the birth of a global movement, this is a story of hope, redemption, and the grace that changes everything.
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