Love Spoke Louder

Sara Cogar and Kate Shedrock

When Love Spoke Louder shares powerful, real-life stories from women who chose life — and found courage, healing, and hope in the middle of fear. Each conversation is raw, honest, and rooted in grace. You'll hear from mothers, daughters, and friends who faced unplanned pregnancies, difficult choices, and moments of deep uncertainty… and discovered that love truly can speak louder than fear. This isn't a place for politics or debate — it's a space for stories, compassion, and faith. If you've ever felt alone, scared, or unsure of your next step, these stories are for you. May you find hope in their words, healing in their honesty, and light in the reminder that you are never beyond grace. 🎧 New episodes every week 🌿 Hosted by Sara Cogar and Kate Shedrock 💛 Real stories. Real courage. Real love.

  1. 11/19/2025

    Sara's Story - From Shame to Reclamation

    In this episode of Love Spoke Louder, Sara and Kate dive deep into a vulnerable and emotional testimony about faith, purity culture, young motherhood, redemption, and God's transforming grace. Sara shares her heartfelt journey of navigating a near-teen pregnancy, battling shame, confronting purity culture expectations, facing spiritual warfare, and ultimately discovering God's overwhelming love and purpose through her son's life. This episode offers a raw, compassionate look at: ✨ Unexpected pregnancy and finding strength ✨ Single motherhood and choosing life ✨ Growing up in purity culture in the Bible Belt ✨ Faith being tested in college ✨ Shame, reputation, identity and God's redemption ✨ How testimonies empower others ✨ The spiritual battle behind women's stories ✨ The mission behind the Love Spoke Louder podcast ✨ Worldwide abortion statistics and conversations around adoption ✨ The beauty and power of women sharing their stories without shame We want every listener to know: this podcast is NOT about judgment. There is no condemnation for those in Christ. Whether someone has chosen abortion, adoption, parenting, or is simply struggling, this space is for compassion, healing, and testimony — not shame. If you or someone you know has a story to share, or if you need encouragement, we pray this episode brings clarity, hope, and a reminder that God can use any circumstance for redemption. 🙏 Ending in prayer, we ask God to use our voices as vessels and bring these stories to the people who need them most. ➡️ Subscribe for more testimonies, faith conversations, and real stories of God's grace. ❤️ If this episode touched you, please like, share, and comment to help spread the message. additional links: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/abortion

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When Love Spoke Louder shares powerful, real-life stories from women who chose life — and found courage, healing, and hope in the middle of fear. Each conversation is raw, honest, and rooted in grace. You'll hear from mothers, daughters, and friends who faced unplanned pregnancies, difficult choices, and moments of deep uncertainty… and discovered that love truly can speak louder than fear. This isn't a place for politics or debate — it's a space for stories, compassion, and faith. If you've ever felt alone, scared, or unsure of your next step, these stories are for you. May you find hope in their words, healing in their honesty, and light in the reminder that you are never beyond grace. 🎧 New episodes every week 🌿 Hosted by Sara Cogar and Kate Shedrock 💛 Real stories. Real courage. Real love.