Podcast
Politely Rude With Abby Johnson
Hosted by The Edifi Podcast Network · EN
Parenting, life, politics and navigating the daily chaos. "Politely Rude With Abby Johnson" — hosted by pro-life advocate Abby Johnson — offers a powerful exploration of the issues you care about.
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From Fragile Beginnings to Unshakable Faith: The Story of a Brother Who Changed Lives in the Darkest Places
Feb 500:43:12Tap to summarizeIn this deeply moving episode, Abby sits down with Élisabeth Nguyen to hear the personal story of her brother, Cardinal Nguyễn Văn Thuận — a man whose life began as a fragile miracle and grew into a powerful witness of faith.From surviving childhood in a time when many did not, to answering God’s call at just 13 years old, his journey would eventually lead him through war, hardship, and years of imprisonment that tested everything he believed.Through a sister’s memories, Élisabeth shares the hidden moments behind the public figure, revealing a story shaped by loss, courage, and a faith that refused to fade — even in the darkest places.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter
Transcribe →The Life That Almost Wasn’t: Lauren Eden’s Miraculous Story of Faith, Fear, and the Choice That Changed Everything
Jan 2900:41:04Tap to summarizeLauren Eden shares a story few could imagine — how her life was almost ended before it began, and how a series of courageous choices, faith, and divine timing changed everything. From her mother’s desperate moments to her father’s relentless determination, this is a story about miracles, forgiveness, and the unseen ways life finds a way.Hear how one family’s faith transformed fear into hope, and how a daughter came to understand the profound meaning of her very existence.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter
Transcribe →How a Hidden Struggle Nearly Destroyed Our Marriage: A Wife’s Story of Betrayal and Healing
Jan 2200:43:20Tap to summarizeOn her 10-year anniversary, Billie Fox learned a truth that shattered everything she believed about her marriage. In this deeply honest episode, Billie shares how her husband’s confession exposed a hidden struggle, forced her to confront betrayal, anger, and forgiveness, and ultimately reshaped their marriage. Together, Abby and Billie discuss the quiet damage pornography causes in families, the importance of truth, and how healing is possible—even after trust is broken. This conversation offers hope, warning, and encouragement for couples navigating pain in silence.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter
Transcribe →An IVF Survivor Speaks: Chelsey Painter Davis on Life, Loss, and Modern Reproductive Ethics
Jan 1500:40:13Tap to summarizeIn this powerful return episode of Politely Rude, Abby Johnson sits down again with Chelsey Painter Davis— known as the viral "blind mom”—for a conversation that goes deeper than ever before.Chelsey shares her powerful and personal story of being conceived through IVF — and why her gratitude for life has led her to ask difficult ethical questions about the fertility industry.In this episode, Chelsey reflects on what it means to be an IVF “success story,” the embryos who never get that chance, and why conversations about reproductive technology must include truth, dignity, and the value of every human life.This is a testimony that challenges the culture — and invites listeners to think more deeply about life, choice, and responsibility.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter
Transcribe →When ‘Women’s Healthcare’ Harms Women: A Nurse Exposes the Reality Inside Abortion Clinics
Jan 800:44:03Tap to summarizeIn this sobering episode of Politely Rude, Abby is joined by Noemi Padilla, a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience — including four years working inside a high-volume abortion clinic in Tampa, Florida.Noemi shares her firsthand testimony of how she entered the abortion industry believing she was helping women, only to witness systemic neglect, coercion, and abuse behind closed doors. She recounts the lack of medical standards, the profit-driven culture, and the ways women were treated when no one was watching — realities she says are not isolated incidents, but widespread and protected.This conversation explores how the abortion industry recruits, silences, and shields itself from accountability, even when women are harmed. Noemi also reflects on the moment that shattered her justifications, the guilt of complicity, and why she ultimately chose to walk away and speak out.This episode is difficult, necessary, and deeply revealing — a testimony that has become a call for truth, accountability, and genuine care for women.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter
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FLASHBACK: 'American Heritage Girls' Founder Talks Leaving the Girls Scouts and Their Ties to Planned Parenthood
Dec 2400:40:34Tap to summarizeAbby is joined by Patti Garibay, Founder and Executive Director of American Heritage Girls, to discuss her journey from a 12-year volunteer with the Girl Scouts to starting a faith-based alternative for girls young women. Patti shares why she founded AHG and dives into the concerning changes within the Girl Scouts, including the removal of God from the Promise, teachings on sexuality, and its ties to Planned Parenthood. This episode highlights the importance of creating spaces where girls can grow in faith, integrity, and purpose, grounded in biblical values.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter
Transcribe →Turning Pain Into Purpose: A Survivor’s Voice in Abortion Recovery with Serena Dyksen
Dec 1800:48:35Tap to summarizeIn this compelling episode, Abby sits down with Serena Dyksen — abortion survivor, founder of She Found His Grace Abortion Recovery, and a leading voice in abortion recovery advocacy.Serena shares her personal testimony of experiencing abortion at a young age, the trauma that followed, and the long journey toward healing and faith. What once felt like silence and shame became the foundation for a mission: advocating for women impacted by abortion and calling attention to the systems that often fail to protect the most vulnerable.Together, Abby and Serena discuss how personal pain became purposeful advocacy, the growing need for abortion recovery support, and why accountability, compassion, and truth must be part of the broader conversation. This conversation is raw, honest, and necessary — shedding light on stories rarely told, the long-term consequences of abortion, and the path toward truth, healing, and restoration.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter
Transcribe →When Intimacy Gets Confused: A Conversation on Identity and Healing With Kim Zember
Dec 1100:42:22Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Abby sits down with guest Kim Zember—speaker, missionary, and founder of Unforgotten Faces—to talk about deeper human longings: intimacy, connection, identity, and the ways our early experiences shape how we love. Kim shares how the search for belonging, misunderstood intimacy, and emotional wounds can influence our relationships, and how Jesus brought restoration, clarity, and freedom to her life.Together, Abby and Kim explore why so many young people today feel disconnected, why authentic affection has become so misunderstood, and how culture often sexualizes even healthy forms of love. They discuss the importance of community, healing from past hurts, and rediscovering the difference between closeness and sexualization in a world that confuses the two.It’s an honest, compassionate conversation about what it means to be created for relationship—with God and with one another—and how rediscovering healthy intimacy can transform the heart.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter
Transcribe →One Heart, Two Lives: A Mother’s Courage in Carrying Conjoined Twins
Dec 400:41:28Tap to summarizeIn this moving episode, Abby sits down with Nicole LeBlanc, a young wife and mother whose first pregnancy brought a rare diagnosis: conjoined twins. Nicole shares how she navigated overwhelming medical pressure, unexpected peace, and a faith that carried her through every moment.Her story is tender, courageous, and unlike anything we’ve featured before — a testimony that reminds us of the dignity and worth of every life, no matter the circumstance.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter
Transcribe →From Overpriced Office Visits to Medical Corruption: What’s Really Happening in Healthcare
Nov 2800:48:34Tap to summarizeAfter a shocking $525 doctor visit, Abby sits down with healthcare reform leader Katie Talento to ask: What on earth is happening to our healthcare system? Katie reveals the dark incentives inside corporate medicine, the pressure placed on doctors, and how big hospital systems are reshaping care at the expense of patients. A must-hear episode for every family.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter
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