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Liberty Lost

Liberty Lost

By: Wondery
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In Evangelical homes across the United States, sex outside of marriage is a sin against God. So, when Abbi becomes pregnant at 16, her devout parents hide her away at the Liberty Godparent Home, a little-known facility for pregnant teens on the campus of Liberty University. The Home says it helps girls decide what comes next – whether that’s parenting their babies or placing them for adoption. But inside the facility, the girls hear a different message: God wants their babies to go to more “deserving” Christian couples. Some girls will find the strength to fight back. Others will have no choice but to give in. And some, like Abbi, will turn their grief into resistance – and take a stand against the system before more mothers lose their children to adoptions they never wanted.

From Wondery, host and reporter T. J. Raphael tells a startling true story of young love, coercion, and defiance – and the dangerous resurgence of maternity homes in post-Roe America.

Follow Liberty Lost on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Start your free trial in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or by visiting wondery.com/links/liberty-lost/ now.


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  • Introducing: Liberty Lost

    Introducing: Liberty Lost
    Jun 9 2025

    When Abbi becomes pregnant at 16, her devout parents hide her away at the Liberty Godparent Home, a little-known facility for pregnant teens on the campus of Liberty University. The Home says it helps girls decide what comes next – whether that’s parenting their babies or placing them for adoption. But inside the facility, the girls hear a different message: God wants their babies to go to more “deserving” mothers.

    From Wondery, host T.J. Raphael tells a startling true story of young love, motherhood, coercion, and the growing reach of maternity homes in post-Roe America.


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    3 mins
  • When the Wind Blows | 1

    When the Wind Blows | 1
    Jun 23 2025

    When Abbi finds herself pregnant at 16, she knows her parents will be furious. But even her worst fears can’t compare to what her parents decide to do with her.

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    Follow Liberty Lost on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Start your free trial in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or by visiting wondery.com/links/liberty-lost/ now.


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    47 mins
  • We All Fall Down | 2

    We All Fall Down | 2
    Jun 23 2025

    Abbi joins a long line of teenage girls who’ve gone through the Liberty Godparent Home, including Toni and Zoe. Meanwhile, Nathan wonders why he hasn’t heard from Abbi.

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    Follow Liberty Lost on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Start your free trial in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or by visiting wondery.com/links/liberty-lost/ now.


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    41 mins

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