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Politely Rude With Abby Johnson

The Edifi Podcast Network

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. "Politely Rude" is part of the Edifi Podcast Network. For more faith-inspiring podcasts, download the Edifi podcast app on the Apple and Google Play stores or at Edifi.app.

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42:54

The Courage to Question: Jackie Schlegel on Medical...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/11/13

What would you do if the system you trusted to protect your child became the source of their suffering?In this powerful episode of Politely Rude, Abby Johnson sits down again with Jackie Schlegel, founder and executive director of Texans for Medical Freedom, for a candid and emotional conversation about the growing movement for medical transparency and parental choice. Jackie opens up about her daughter Ashlyn’s vaccine injury — an experience that changed her life, launched her into

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50:30

How One Woman’s Step of Faith Led to 40,000 Lives...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/11/06

When Christine Melchor founded the Houston Coalition for Life, she had no office, no resources, and no plan—only a conviction that God was calling her to act. Decades later, that simple step of obedience has blossomed into a ministry that has reached over 40,000 women and inspired countless others across the nation.In this moving episode, Abby Johnson sits down with her longtime friend and fellow pro-life leader Christine Melchor, Executive Director of the Houston Coalition for Life, to

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55:59

From Rock Bottom to Redemption: Reg Platt on...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/10/30

In this powerful episode Reg Platt sits down in studio with Abby Johnson to tell a life story that's equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful. He recounts his descent into heavy drinking and cocaine use, the guilt and shame after an abortion in 1976, a suicide attempt, experiments with black magic, and ultimately a dramatic spiritual turnaround that led to decades of marriage and pro-life ministry. Along the way Reg reflects on how men are often overlooked in post-abortion healing, why

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63:29

Healing the Hidden Wounds: Jon Seidl on Why...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/10/23

In this raw and redemptive episode of Politely Rude, host Abby Johnson sits down with author and journalist Jon Seidl for one of his most vulnerable interviews yet.Jon opens up about his spiral from professional success to private struggle — the slow fade from faith-filled journalist to a Christian battling addiction. He shares how trauma, burnout, and unmet expectations led him to numb his pain with alcohol, and how God met him in the mess to rebuild his life piece by piece.Together, Abby

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51:51

From Compromise to Conviction: Dr. Taylor Marshall on...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/10/16

In this powerful episode of Politely Rude, host Abby Johnson sits down with Catholic philosopher, author, and cultural commentator Dr. Taylor Marshall. Known for his bold defense of faith and family, Dr. Marshall shares his journey from being an Anglican priest to becoming a Catholic, and how his faith informs his approach to culture, politics, and family life.Together, Abby and Dr. Marshall dive into the heart of his new book Christian Patriot, exploring the “12 Strategies” he lays out for

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43:24

Ruslan KD on How to Have Ambition Without Losing Your...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/10/09

In this powerful Season 7 premiere, Abby Johnson sits down with Ruslan KD — artist, entrepreneur, and author of Godly Ambition — for an honest conversation about faith, success, and purpose in today’s culture. Together they unpack what it means to pursue excellence without falling into pride, burnout, or worldly definitions of achievement.Ruslan shares insights from his book Godly Ambition, explaining how ambition, when surrendered to God, becomes a tool for building His Kingdom rather than

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52:02

Breaking the Chains of Timidity: Richard Harris on...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/09/04

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!In this episode, Abby Johnson welcomes Richard Harris, Executive Director of Truth and Liberty and founder of Richard Harris Ministries. With decades of experience as both a minister of the gospel and an accomplished attorney, Richard shares his passion for equipping Christians to boldly engage the culture and live out their faith in every sphere of life.Abby

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41:51

Christian Counseling and Mental Health: Raising...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/08/28

This week on Politely Rude, Abby Johnson sits down with counselor and American Association of Christian Counselors Vice President Zach Clinton to talk about the mental health challenges facing our culture today. From rising rates of anxiety and depression to the struggles families face with identity and parenting in a confusing world, Zach shares both professional insight and biblical wisdom. Together, they unpack the importance of Christian counseling, attachment in parenting, and how

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51:45

The Truth About Household Chemicals and Your Family’s...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/08/21

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!In this episode, Abby sits down with actress, author, and wellness advocate Tracy Melchior for a powerful conversation on health, healing, and detoxing life at home. From starring in hit soap operas and national commercials to facing debilitating health struggles, Tracy opens up about her journey of mysterious symptoms, misdiagnoses, and ultimately discovering

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38:13

A Soldier’s Moral Stand Against Vaccine Mandates;...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/08/14

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!Abby Johnson sits down with former Special Forces Green Beret John Frankman, who left the military after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on moral and religious grounds. John shares his journey from Catholic seminary to the battlefield, and from elite military service to political activism. They discuss the moral implications of vaccine mandates tied to aborted

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32:28

Standing Against the Vaccine Mandate: A Navy...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/08/07

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!Commander Rob Greene joins Abby Johnson to share his powerful journey from leading a 650-person Navy unit to being fired, threatened with court martial, and placed on the front lines of legal battles—all for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds. In this gripping episode, Commander Greene reveals the spiritual conviction that guided his decisions,

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50:48

Chad Prather on the GOP’s Epic Fail & America’s...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/07/31

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!Is the real enemy hiding in plain sight? In this episode of Politely Rude, Abby Johnson welcomes Chad Prather for a fiery and honest conversation about the deep-rooted corruption in our government, the failures of the GOP, and why Americans need to stop waiting for a political savior. From Elon Musk and Trump to Epstein and the JFK files, nothing is off the

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39:43

When Motherhood Waits: Caroline Harries on Trusting...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/07/24

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!This episode explores the complex relationship between women and motherhood, particularly in the context of infertility. Abby introduces Caroline Harries, who leads a ministry supporting women facing fertility challenges. Caroline shares her personal journey with infertility alongside her husband and emphasizes the importance of identity as daughters of God,

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52:36

Choosing Life While Battling Cancer: Erica’s Journey...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/07/17

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!In this powerful and emotional episode, Abby sits down with singer-songwriter Ryan Tremblay to share the remarkable story of his sister Erica. Diagnosed with terminal cancer while pregnant, Erica made the courageous choice to carry her baby, Ella, to term—refusing abortion and choosing life, even at the cost of her own. Ryan opens up about the heartbreak,

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41:52

The Broken Foster Care System: Naomi Riley on...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/07/10

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!Abby is joined by child welfare expert and author Naomi Schaefer Riley to expose the harsh realities of America’s foster care system. They discuss why so many foster families quit within the first year, the heartbreaking cycle of child maltreatment and reunification, and why fear of "the system" stops women from choosing adoption. Naomi breaks down common

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41:04

Rescued from the Darkness: Camille Rebimbas Shares...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/07/03

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!In this deeply moving episode, Abby sits down with Camille Rebimbas, author of Cherished, to share the extraordinary and heartbreaking story of her sister Tara. After years of struggling with deep emotional pain, cutting, rejection, and even satanism, Tara experienced a radical and undeniable conversion to Christ—only to be tragically murdered just ten days

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50:32

Breaking the Cycle: Kara Sánchez on Overcoming...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/06/26

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!Abby is joined by makeup artist and entrepreneur Kara Sánchez, who opens up about her difficult upbringing in a single-parent household with a mother suffering from borderline personality disorder. Kara shares the trauma she faced as a child and how, through strength and faith, she refused to let her past define her future. This powerful conversation explores

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32:54

From Pain to Healing: Robin Gerblick on How God's...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/06/19

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!Abby is joined by author and speaker Robin Gerblick, who bravely shares her story of undergoing two abortions and her powerful journey toward healing and receiving God’s grace. Together, they discuss the deep emotional and spiritual harm abortion causes women and expose the industry’s deceptive efforts to normalize it. This honest conversation sheds light on

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41:13

Being Pro-Life at Home: Kelli Ingram on Pushing Back...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/06/12

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!Abby sits down with social media influencer Kelli Ingram—a wife, mom, and now pregnant with her ninth child—for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation. Together, they unpack what it truly means to live as a pro-life family in today’s culture. From adoption to the dehumanization of children, Abby and Kelli confront the rise of anti-child sentiment in our

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37:00

Trusting God in a Medical Nightmare: A Mother's...

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson ·

2025/06/05

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!Abby sits down with Rachel Chihak, a mother of four whose life was turned upside down after being misdiagnosed with a UTI and prescribed ciprofloxacin—a powerful antibiotic with a severe black box warning. Rachel shares how the drug’s devastating side effects left her disabled and changed the course of her life. In this heartfelt interview, she opens up about

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