The Lauren Muzyka Show

POWER THOUGHT 12: God Provides Through Faithfulness

There’s a quiet truth we learn on the sidewalk and in life: God PROVIDES … but often not in the way or timing we expect. The hardest days, the most uncertain moments, are often the very places God is working the most behind the scenes. Join Lauren as she dives deeper into this Power Thought that will sustain you even through periods of spiritual desert. 

POWER THOUGHT 11: Why It’s Worth It

Every time Sidewalk Advocates go out to the sidewalk in front of an abortion or abortion-referral facility, we step out in faith, we go with an expectant attitude of joy and hope. What does that look like -- and how can you carry that spirit with you into the world, whatever you are doing? Don't miss Lauren's inspirational Power Thought this week.

POWER THOUGHT 10: A Special Ask for Help

With your help and God’s amazing grace, thus far, Sidewalk Advocates for Life has accomplished so much…
Over 230 sidewalk locations
Nearly 26,000 babies saved
109 workers who have left the business…
And 71 facility closures
Find out how you can help us reach our next milestone!

POWER THOUGHT 9: Why We’re Suing the City of Detroit

A Detroit ordinance criminalizes peaceful, life-affirming speech outside abortion facilities -- so Sidewalk Advocates for Life is challenging it in court. Women facing an unexpected pregnancy deserve to hear that free ultrasounds, pregnancy tests, and real support are available to them -- and with Thomas More Society, we will not stop fighting until every Sidewalk Advocate is free to deliver that message.

Episode 60: The Miracle Baby that Survived An Abortion with Lauren Eden of the Abortion Survivors Network

1:44: Meet Lauren Eden3:50: Discovering she's a survivor7:12: Baby wasn't part of the plan11:20: "Lord, please intervene"18:02: When obstacles are an answer to prayer24:12: "This is my story"26:35: A baby's life vs. "women's rights"28:53: It happens more often than we think33:10: No human can thwart God's plan36:01: Closing thoughtMiracle Baby: The Story I Was Born to Tell

Episode 59: Experiencing the Father’s Love through Dating, Marriage, and Motherhood with Anne Marie Stroud of The Catholic Hype Woman

1:45: Meet Anne Marie Stroud
3:27: You are worth the hype
7:36: Amazing Jesus moment
15:43: How to wait well
23:30: Why do you react the way you react? 
32:13: Your family-of-origin story
39:12: Giving yourself grace
51:10: Closing thought
 
Find Anne Marie on Instagram and Substack @thecatholichypewoman
thecatholichypewoman.com
 

HOT TAKE 10: Keyboard Courage – and a Call for Sanity

It's so easy to be bold and outspoken ... from the safety of an app or your computer keyboard. But before you share your opinion, criticize someone or something, or take an audacious stand on an issue, ask yourself: would you say that same thing, the same way you're planning to say it ... to the person you're lambasting? Face to face? Lauren points out that -- as believers -- we're called to a higher standard, in real life and in cyberspace. 

POWER THOUGHT 8: A Mother’s Love Can Empower a Movement

Parents should never underestimate their power to plant eternal seeds in the lives of their children.  A parent’s heart, a parent’s witness, is powerful – it matters. And it just might start a worldwide movement. Lauren explains in this week’s Power Thought.

Episode 58: Helping Men Heal from Abortion with Reg Platt of Project Joseph

2:27: Meet Reg Platt
3:52: An unexpected abortion story
9:57: Written on the heart
16:00: Tailspin
22:10: Third time around
30:20: Turning to healing
31:30: Project Joseph
39:39: "It might not have made a difference, but at least I would have done something"
45:27: 1 in 4 men in the United States is affected by abortion loss
 
More information: 
projectjosephdallas.org
healing@projectjosephdallas.org
Helpline: 469-720-CARE (2273)
 
 

POWER THOUGHT 7: When Prayer Doesn’t Seem to Be Working

1:53: Pray with honest faith, not polished words
2:16: Pray God's word, not your fears
2:45: Pray even when you don't feel like it
4:02: Step back and believe
With thanks to @marriage.ignite