Truth in a Culture of Confusion – Prayer, Postpartum Tragedy, and Protecting Life

Bruce Cherry: Welcome to another edition of Pro-Life Radio on a Sunday night. I’m Bruce Cherry, and across from me is my lovely wife, Vicky Cherry.

It has been a week of a lot of downs and not so many ups, largely related to this trial in Massachusetts where the judge declared a mistrial in the tragedy involving the woman who murdered her three children. It’s something we talk about on Pro-Life Radio because we know that, as a culture, our country has less respect for the sanctity of life.

Before we get further into that, let’s open with prayer and start the show with Jeremiah 1:5: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

Dear Heavenly Father, we come to You tonight and ask for Your blessing upon all who listen to this show, upon all of our guests, and upon every element that makes up this broadcast. God, we ask You to remove the scales from the eyes of those who cannot see truth. We ask for guidance. We are a lost nation and a lost people. This show is about the sanctity of life, protecting the unborn, and protecting all life—because all life matters. None of us as mere mortals have the right to disqualify or destroy a life that You have ordained to be. So God, we ask for Your blessing, discernment, and guidance in all that we do. We thank You and praise You in the name of Your precious Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Vicky Cherry: Amen.

Bruce Cherry: Tonight we have a great guest: Margaret Hennen. Margaret and I connected a while back through the work I do for Liberty Counsel and New Revolution. Margaret Hennen is the Executive Director of the Osceola Pregnancy Center in Kissimmee. Margaret, welcome to the show! Thank you for making time for us.

Margaret Hennen: Oh, I’m thrilled to be here. It’s an honor to tell you about the Pregnancy Center and to just be with you both.

Bruce Cherry: Thank you very much. You have a long line of service to your name and in your family, correct?

Margaret Hennen: Yes, we do. Personally, I’ve been at the Pregnancy Center for over 20 years, and we’ve been at the same church for a little longer than that. We have our roots planted here in Kissimmee, Florida, serving the community.

Bruce Cherry: Thank you for all you do. I also discovered—and we don’t have to make the whole show about your son—that my wife and I actually voted for your son a few years ago when he was running for U.S. Congress over in the Oviedo area.

Vicky Cherry: Are you going to keep our listeners on pins and needles about who her son is, Mr. Bruce?

Bruce Cherry: Brady Duke! Great guy. He was active in the Seminole County Republican Party around the time I was chairman. I understand he’s currently involved in ministry across the country now, right?

Margaret Hennen: Yes. The Lord called him back to the San Diego area, where he spent about a decade on active duty. His heart has always been with the SEAL teams, and now he works with a ministry called Engage Your Destiny, ministering to active-duty service members across two bases out there.

Bruce Cherry: Active in the military, active in ministry, and your son—you must be so proud.

Margaret Hennen: It’s very humbling. Most Navy SEALs, Special Ops personnel, and their families try to maintain a pretty humble attitude. They’re tough on the outside and soft on the inside—or vice versa, depending on what the situation calls for. They improvise and overcome.

Vicky Cherry: You mentioned before we went on air that they’re seeing wonderful results on those bases.

Margaret Hennen: Yes! He serves a weekly meal, brings the Word of God, and engages with them personally. They serve around 35 to 50 people a week at lunch, and they’ve even been doing baptisms out on the beaches. These young adults are seeking truth and guidance in a world full of confusion.

Vicky Cherry: That is so exciting. A friend of mine recently mentioned the concept of a “holy hush”—a time where God’s people need to get on their knees, recognize that God is in control, and let Him work. We either need a great revival or we are nearing the end, because the disrespect for life inside and outside the womb is heartbreaking.

Bruce Cherry: Surgical abortions are down, but that’s largely because chemical abortion pills allow babies to be killed in the privacy of someone’s home, which is its own tragedy. That is why agencies like the Osceola Pregnancy Center are so vital. Margaret, tell us what you do at the center.

Margaret Hennen: Women usually come to us seeking to confirm a pregnancy. Most have taken home tests and need medical confirmation for an OB/GYN or clinic. If they are considering abortion, they are urgently trying to determine how far along they are because of Florida’s current abortion laws.

Beyond confirmation, we focus on ongoing relationships. We offer “TLC” (Tender Loving Conversations) appointments focused on discipleship, sharing the Gospel, listening, and offering resources. We also have a well-stocked Baby Boutique where mothers can receive diapers, wipes, and clothing up to size 2T for up to three years.

Vicky Cherry: It’s crazy how pregnancy centers get a bad rap when all you are trying to do is help women and families.

Margaret Hennen: It really is deception. We simply come alongside women to meet them where they are. Even if someone is set on abortion, we educate them on the procedure, physical risks, and emotional and spiritual impacts so they see the full picture before making a decision.

Bruce Cherry: Margaret, we have to take a quick break, but we’ll be right back.

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Part 2: Community Needs, Florida Law, and Outreach

Vicky Cherry: Welcome back to Pro-Life Radio. I’m Vicky Cherry, alongside my husband, Bruce. We are talking with Margaret Hennen, Executive Director of the Osceola Pregnancy Center.

Margaret, before the break, you mentioned that your center serves a large bilingual community in Osceola County.

Margaret Hennen: Yes! About 65% to 70% of the women who come to us speak Spanish or are bilingual, along with a growing Creole-speaking population. Less than half of our current staff is bilingual, so we are actively looking for bilingual staff and volunteers.

Vicky Cherry: How can someone bilingual reach out if they’re interested in helping?

Margaret Hennen: They can visit our website at opchelp.org, message us on Facebook, or look up Osceola Pregnancy Center on Google Maps and give us a call.

Bruce Cherry: You were also discussing the urgency created by Florida’s heartbeat law.

Margaret Hennen: Right. Under Florida law, abortion is prohibited past six weeks or once a heartbeat is detected. Since most women don’t realize they’ve missed a period until a week or two in, they often have a very narrow window to make a decision. While the law is a victory for protecting life, it creates an atmosphere of extreme urgency for the women walking through our doors.

Vicky Cherry: They feel rushed, whereas before there was more time to minister to them, pray with them, and show them they aren’t alone.

Margaret Hennen: Exactly. Sometimes all they need is to know someone is in their corner pointing them toward hope, rather than listening to negative voices pressuring them.

Vicky Cherry: A guest we had on a few weeks ago told us her family tried to pressure her into an abortion simply because she was engaged and her wedding dress wouldn’t fit! It’s astonishing how shallow the arguments can be. Every life is precious.

Our Pro-Life team goes down to the local clinic in Maitland on the last Saturday of every month. This same woman showed up at 2:00 AM after feeling called by God to go down there. She chose life, and her story blessed all of us.

Bruce Cherry: Margaret, in your 20 years at the center, is there a specific story that stands out to you?

Margaret Hennen: Thousands stand out, but one woman came to us from a local domestic violence shelter in Kissimmee. We provided a free ultrasound and discovered she was carrying twins. She had been abandoned, was new to the country, and had nowhere to go.

An empty-nester couple from our church took her in. She lived with them for nearly a year, had her twin boys, got her paperwork processed, earned her driver’s license, and found a job. I still run into her in the community today, and her boys are heading into preschool. Women are resilient when they receive real support instead of believing the lie that abortion is their only option.

Bruce Cherry: It touches on what we opened the show with regarding the Massachusetts trial of Lindsay Clancy, who took the lives of her three children. It’s alarming to see people on social media sympathizing with her while ignoring the innocent children who lost their lives.

Vicky Cherry: There is a total void in the conversation regarding the victims—just like the unborn in the womb.

Bruce Cherry: It’s tragic, but motherhood—even through severe postpartum struggles—requires us to protect our children, not harm them. We’ll be right back after this short break.

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Part 3: Cultural Trends, Chemical Abortions, and Education

Vicky Cherry: Welcome back to Pro-Life Radio. We’re talking with Margaret Hennen of the Osceola Pregnancy Center.

Bruce Cherry: Regarding that Massachusetts trial, Patrick Clancy, the father of the three children, recently expressed how devastating it is to face the prospect of another trial after the mistrial. It’s scary to see movement online glorifying or excusing what happened, including supporters showing up to court dressed in pink. We need to pray for our legal system, our culture, and the single juror who stood firm in holding to the rule of law.

Vicky Cherry: When a culture places no value on life in the womb, that devaluation inevitably spills over into every other area of society.

Bruce Cherry: Margaret, over your 20 years in ministry, what changes have you observed in terms of trends and mindsets?

Margaret Hennen: When I started, we saw many more high school-aged girls. Today, we see fewer teens walking in directly, largely due to the widespread availability of morning-after pills and mail-order abortion pills. It has turned into a form of isolated, at-home healthcare that can be physically dangerous and emotionally traumatic.

There is also a severe lack of basic health awareness. Almost 100% of the non-married, childbearing-age women who fill out our intake forms indicate they use no form of contraception or protection against STDs. Beyond encouraging biological health, as a Christian organization, we always share God’s design for sexual purity and marriage.

Vicky Cherry: Many big-pharma and abortion advocacy groups label abortion as routine “reproductive healthcare.” But healthcare heals—it doesn’t kill.

Bruce Cherry: “Healthcare doesn’t kill”—that should be on a billboard.

When I was president of a pregnancy center in Montana, we used to educate young men and women about STDs using dynamic charts showing how exposure multiplies exponentially with multiple partners. The visual opened a lot of eyes.

Margaret Hennen: We still use those exact informational brochures today! The physical and spiritual risks multiply rapidly, and education remains one of our most effective tools.

Bruce Cherry: We have one final break coming up. Stay tuned for our last segment with Margaret Hennen on Pro-Life Radio.

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Part 4: Closing Thoughts

Vicky Cherry: Welcome back to our final segment of Pro-Life Radio.

I was just talking with my sister, Debbie, who sits in studio with us and does research for our team. We were discussing historical cases where society grappled with similar tragedies involving mental health and harm to children, such as the case of Constance Fisher from decades ago.

It highlights the ongoing spiritual battle we face and why centers like Osceola Pregnancy Center are so vital to offering light, truth, and real support to families in crisis.

Bruce Cherry: Margaret, thank you so much for joining us tonight and for your 20-plus years of faithful service to mothers, babies, and families in Osceola County.

To our listeners, please keep Margaret, her team, and the mothers they serve in your prayers this week. Thank you for tuning in to Pro-Life Radio. Have a blessed week, and standard for life!