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Turning hearts toward home

U.S. Air Date: October 17, 2008

Why We Fight for Life

Gianna Jessen

Gianna Jessen shares her story as the survivor of an attempted abortion and encourages disabled listeners to embrace the challenges they face with God's help.

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Today's resources

The Picture of the Decade
As mentioned on today's broadcast, Dr. James Dobson shares the remarkable story — and meaning — behind a stunning photograph.
First Things First: Voting and the Sanctity of Life
This writer explains his determination to vote based on his strong belief in the sanctity of human life.
What the Bible Says About the Beginning of Life

Guest Biography

Gianna Jessen is a public speaker who travels around the world. She primarily speaks against abortion by sharing her personal story as an abortion survivor. Gianna has cerebral palsy as a result of the saline solution used during the abortion procedure, and after she was born, doctors predicted would never crawl or walk. Today, she runs marathons.

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