046 - Anne Farrens - Conceived Through Rape: A Pro-Life Story of Hope, Healing, and Purpose | Anne Farrens

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