#383 Two Trisomy Moms Respond to a Viral Abortion Story | Carli Smith & Mandi Moseley

When YouTubers Jesse and Ashley Ridgeway announced that they had aborted their baby after receiving a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis, the story sparked intense online debate. But what if the voices most needed in that conversation were the parents who received similar diagnoses—and chose life? In this episode, Alisa is joined by two mothers whose children were diagnosed with chromosomal abnormalities before birth. Carli's son, Shep, has Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), and Mandi's daughter, Ellie, has Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome), a condition often described by medical professionals as "incompatible with life." Together, they share their deeply personal journeys of receiving devastating prenatal diagnoses, navigating fear and uncertainty, confronting the messages they received from the medical community, and ultimately choosing to welcome their children into the world. They also respond to the Ridgeways' public statements and discuss the broader cultural implications of selective abortion based on disability. This conversation explores suffering, trust in God, the value of every human life, and the unexpected joy that can emerge from circumstances many people are told to fear. Whether you're facing a difficult diagnosis, walking alongside someone who is, or simply seeking to think more deeply about these issues, this episode offers hope, perspective, and encouragement. Mandi's resources: * Instagram & YouTube: @alittleextramomming * Website: extracarecollective.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- This video is sponsored by: SEVEN WEEKS COFFEE Taste the Coffee that is Saving Lives. Go to  http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com/  for more information. Use my code: ALISA A'DEL NATURAL COSMETICS Elevate your skincare routine with A'del's toxin-free cosmetics.  Experience the difference in quality and purity.  Go to  www.adelnaturalcosmetics.com  for more information.  Use my code: ALISA  GOOD RANCHERS American Meat Delivered Go to  https://go.goodranchers.com/alisa  for more information. Use my code: ALISA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Booking:  www.alisachilders.com/booking To help in your study of the Bible:  www.logos.com/alisa To Purchase the new CD, “Beauty from the Ash”, go to  www.alisachilders.com/music There you can get the CD, backing tracks, string charts, rhythm charts and stems. Support us on Patreon:   www.patreon.com/alisachilders To order “Another Gospel”:   www.alisachilders.com/another-gospel/ To order “Live Your Truth":   www.alisachilders.com/live-your-truth-and-other-lies/ To order “The Deconstruction of Christianity”:  https://alisachilders.com/the-deconstruction-of-christianity/ Potential Sponsors:  https://alisachilders.com/sponsor-request-form/