Episode 53 - My Story, My Voice: A Testimony of Life, Grace, and Hope

Date: November 19, 2024

Podcast Show Notes: Solo episode with your host Debbie Dufek

 

Story Highlight:
Welcome to The Women Behind the Words. This week, Debbie Dufek shares a deeply personal and heartfelt story that underscores the sanctity of life and the power of grace. In this solo episode, Debbie takes us back to a pivotal moment in her life as a 15-year-old facing an unplanned pregnancy. Through vulnerability and honesty, she recounts the challenges, fears, and societal pressures she experienced during that season. Yet, through the love and support of her incredible mother and her faith in God's sovereignty, Debbie chose life—and that choice changed the course of her life and generations to come.

As Debbie shares her journey, she reflects on the 2019 passing of New York’s Reproductive Health Act, a law that deeply impacted her heart and called her to speak up for the unborn. She navigates this sensitive topic with love and understanding, highlighting the profound reality of life in the womb and the God-given purpose in every child’s story.

Drawing from personal experience, Debbie encourages listeners to become a voice for the voiceless—not through judgment but through compassion, grace, and truth. She reminds us of the power of family and community to surround young mothers with love and support, offering hope and practical help. She also highlights the beauty of adoption, calling it one of the greatest acts of love and selflessness.

With Scripture from Psalm 139 and insights from her life, Debbie paints a vivid picture of God’s intricate design for every human life, emphasizing that no matter how messy or unexpected the circumstances may seem, God’s plans are always perfect.

Whether you’re a mother, grandmother, sister, friend, or simply someone with a heart for the unborn, this episode will inspire you to be bold yet tender in sharing your voice and standing for life.

Key Takeaways:

• Debbie's testimony of choosing life amidst an unplanned pregnancy and how that decision has impacted her life and family.
• The power of support systems, like her loving mother, who walked with her through every step of her journey.
• The importance of speaking life and hope into the hearts of young mothers who may be struggling with fear or societal pressure.
• The value of adoption is an extraordinary act of love for both the child and the adoptive family.
• Encouragement for listeners to use their voices with grace and truth, becoming advocates for the voiceless.

Debbie also emphasizes the need for believers to stand firm on the Word of God and the truths of science, which reveal the miracle of life from conception. With a reminder that God’s plans for us are written before we are born, she calls us to reflect His love by supporting those facing difficult choices.

Scripture Reflection:
Psalm 139:13-18 reminds us of God’s intimate involvement in the creation of life. Debbie shares the beauty of this Scripture, encouraging us to recognize the incredible plans and purposes God has for every life, even from the womb.

Resources Mentioned:

• Debbie’s book: Holy Interruptions: When God Taps You on the Shoulder
• Dr. Ben Carson’s video on the unborn (available on YouTube)

How You Can Help:

• Share this episode with anyone who might be touched or encouraged by Debbie’s story and message of hope.
• Be a voice of love and support to those facing unplanned pregnancies, whether through emotional support or offering resources and guidance.
• Consider ways to get involved in ministries or organizations that support life and adoption.

 

Book Spotlight: Holy Interruptions: When God Taps You on the Shoulder by Debbie Dufek
In Holy Interruptions, Debbie Dufek shares powerful stories of God’s unexpected invitations to step into His plans. With honesty and wisdom, she shows how seemingly ordinary moments can lead to extraordinary blessings when we say yes to Him. Through her journey, readers are encouraged to see interruptions not as setbacks but as opportunities to experience God’s grace and purpose.

Discover more about Debbie's story and how God’s plans have shaped her life by picking up your copy of Holy Interruptions here.

 

Connect with Debbie:
Website: www.debbiedufek.com
Social Media: Engage with Debbie and fellow listeners to continue the conversation.

Closing Encouragement:
Debbie closes this powerful episode with heartfelt prayer, thanking God for His grace and provision in her life and the lives of others. She prays for courage, love, and wisdom for all listeners as they share the hope and truth of life with those around them.

“Use your story, your voice, and your love to change the course of history—one heart at a time.”

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