Founders Daniel & Kelly Crawford host The Abel Speaks Podcast with short, bite-sized episodes of information to help families who have been given a life-limiting diagnosis for their unborn child.
Founders Daniel & Kelly Crawford host The Abel Speaks Podcast with short, bite-sized episodes of information to help families who have been given a life-limiting diagnosis for their unborn child.
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#0 – The Abel Speaks Podcast (Preview)
In this brief episode, we give you a preview of what's to come on The Abel Speaks Podcast. https://abelspeaks.org/
#1 How do we navigate all of the unknowns?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. Today's question: How do we navigate all of the unknowns? If we can serve your family during this season, please send us an email: support@abelspeaks.org or...
#2 How do you process medical interventions?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. Today's question: How do you process medical interventions? If we can serve your family during this season, please send us an email: support@abelspeaks.org or...
#3 What if we’re not on the same page?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. Today's question: What if my spouse and I are not on the same page as we make decisions about our child? If we can serve your family during this season, please...
#4 When and how do I tell others about our diagnosis?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: When and how do I tell others about our diagnosis? If we can serve your family during this season, please send us an email:...
#5 How should I keep people updated throughout the pregnancy?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: How should I keep people updated throughout the pregnancy? If we can serve your family during this season, please send us an...
#6 What if I cope differently than my significant other?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: What if I cope differently than my significant other? If we can serve your family during this season, please send us an email:...
#7 What do I say to strangers who comment on my pregnancy?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: What do I say to strangers who comment on my pregnancy? If we can serve your family during this season, please send us an email:...
#8 Did you pray for healing?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: Did you pray for healing? If we can serve your family during this season, please send us an email: support@abelspeaks.org or visit...
#9 What bible passage did you find most helpful during your journey with Abel?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: What bible passage did you find most helpful during your journey with Abel? If we can serve your family during this season, please...
#10 How do I handle unhelpful people?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: How do I handle unhelpful people? If we can serve your family during this season, please send us an email: support@abelspeaks.org...
#11 How did you prepare for the hospital experience?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: How did you prepare for the hospital experience? If we can serve your family during this season, please send us an email:...
#12 How did you create meaningful memories on Abel’s actual birthday?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: How did you create meaningful memories on Abel's actual birthday? If we can serve your family during this season, please send us...
#13 What if I’m uncomfortable accepting help?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: What if I'm uncomfortable accepting help? If we can serve your family during this season, please send us an email:...
#14 How and when should we process the mode of delivery?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: How and when should we process the mode of delivery? Note on this episode: we are not medical providers, and this topic is...
#15 What do we mean when we say ’support changes stories?’
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: What do we mean when we say 'support changes stories?' If we can serve your family during this season, please email us...
#16 How and when should I talk to the NICU?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: How and when should I talk to the NICU? If we can serve your family during this season, please email us support@abelspeaks.org or...
#17 Should I have a baby shower?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: Should I have a baby shower? If we can serve your family during this season, please email us support@abelspeaks.org or visit our...
#18 What keepsake items does Abel Speaks provide to the families we serve?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: What keepsake items does Abel Speaks provide to the families we serve? If we can serve your family during this season, please...
#19 What will my baby look like?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: What will my baby look like? If we can serve your family during this season, please email us support@abelspeaks.org or visit our...
#20 Should I make a nursery?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: Should I make a nursery? If we can serve your family during this season, please email us support@abelspeaks.org or visit our...
#21 How do I plan a celebration of life?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: How do I plan a celebration of life? If we can serve your family during this season, please email us support@abelspeaks.org or...
#22 What if someone close to me is also pregnant?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: What if someone close to me is also pregnant? If we can serve your family during this season, please email us...
#23 When should I deliver?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: When should I deliver? If we can serve your family during this season, please email us support@abelspeaks.org or visit our website...
#24 How do I prepare for the death of my child?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: How do I prepare for the death of my child? If we can serve your family during this season, please email us support@abelspeaks.org...
#25 What is the truth about prenatal testing?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: What is the truth about prenatal testing? If we can serve your family during this season, please email us support@abelspeaks.org...
#26 How do dads struggle in this season?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: How do dads struggle in this season? If we can serve your family during this season, please email us support@abelspeaks.org or...
#27 What are some practical ways for dads to stay engaged?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: What are some practical ways for dads to stay engaged? If we can serve your family during this season, please email us...
#28 Roe v Wade has been overturned. Now what?
On this special bonus episode of the Abel Speaks podcast, we're are joined by Todd Wagner to discuss the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade after nearly 50 years. While this mission & ministry has never been contingent on the legality of abortion, it's...
#29 Should I consider having an abortion?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: Should I consider having an abortion? If we can serve your family during this season, please email us support@abelspeaks.org or...
#30 What if I’m uncomfortable accepting help? (Re-release)
This is a re-post of Episode #13, which has been the most downloaded and distributed episode. We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: What if I'm uncomfortable accepting...
#31 What is the biggest obstacle to your family receiving great support?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: What is the biggest obstacle to families receiving great support? If we can serve your family during this season, please email us...
#32 Am I Ready To Try Again?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: Am I Ready To Try Again? If we can serve your family during this season, please email us support@abelspeaks.org or visit our...
#33 What Should I Expect If I’m Pregnant Again?
We speak to commonly asked questions by parents who have received a life-limiting diagnosis for their child. This episode's question: What Should I Expect If I'm Pregnant Again? If we can serve your family during this season, please email us support@abelspeaks.org...
#34 Five Bad Assumptions (For Family and Friends)
Are you ready to become the most empathetic and understanding friend or family member during a challenging time? Join us as we share five key principles to help you support loved ones experiencing a pregnancy with a life-limiting diagnosis. We discuss common...
#35 Practical Tips (For Family and Friends)
Discover how to effectively provide love and support for friends and family members who are going through tough times in this heartwarming Friends and Family edition of the Able Speaks podcast. We'll share our personal experiences and practical tips on how to make...
#36 Who Does Abel Speaks Serve?
Lets talk about who we serve. We support families who have chosen to carry a child with a life-limiting diagnosis. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the diagnoses we work with, including Trisomy 18, Trisomy 13, and Inencephaly, and the comprehensive emotional and...
#37 How Did Abel Speaks Start?
In this podcast episode, Daniel and Kelly Crawford, the founders of Abel Speaks, share their personal journey from the loss of their son Abel in 2016 to establishing a non-profit organization in 2018 that provides hope and guidance for families facing similar...
#38 Are There More Options Than Full Intervention or No Intervention?
Today we focus on the options between full intervention and no intervention. There are myriad choices available to parents, so it is important to have a network of relationships to help navigate these decisions.
#39 What Makes a Good Mentor for the Families We Serve?
What if we told you that the secret to making a profound impact within our ministry lies in the relational dynamics we foster? How does the power of shared experiences shape not just the families we serve, but the mentors guiding them on their journey? As hosts and...
#40 What Makes Abel Speaks Unique?
Ever wondered what makes Abel Speaks unique? We unravel the threads of our ministry and lay bare how we cater to the very specific needs of families who have received a life-limiting diagnosis during pregnancy. Our mission, unlike other organizations, is deeply rooted...
Cox Family Case: An Abel Speaks Response (Dec 2023)
Kate Cox sought an abortion in Texas and was denied as she was unable to show her life was in danger. Tests confirmed that the baby she was carrying had a condition called trisomy 18. This is an impromptu bonus recording to address this current event in that it...
#41 The Mussers’ Caregiving Journey
In this episode of the Abel Speaks podcast, hosts Daniel and Kelly Crawford sit down with David and Katie Musser to delve into their journey as parents of Izzie, their daughter living with full trisomy 18. The Mussers share the ups and downs of their experience,...
#42 The Scuderi’s Caregiving Journey
Amber and Brandon Scuderi share the deeply personal and moving story of their daughter Evalyn's life with Trisomy 18. They discuss the initial shock and challenges of her diagnosis, the complexity of her medical needs, and the difficult decisions they had to make...
#43 Caregiving as a Sacred Calling
Let's continue with the Musser and Scuderi families as they share their personal experiences of caring for children with life-limiting diagnoses. They discuss how this role has become a sacred calling for them, transforming their view of everyday life and...
#44 The Unspoken Strength: Lessons from Siblings with Disabilities
The Mussers and the Scuderis share their personal stories and insights on how the challenge of special needs children can strengthen empathy, resilience, and family bonds. The episode is divided into two chapters. The first chapter focuses on how the presence of a...
#45 The Mental Load of Love: Understanding Caregiver Families
Scuderis and the Mussers share their personal experiences caring for their children, Evelyn and Izzy, who live with life-limiting conditions. They discuss the significant emotional impact caregiving has on their relationships, socialization, and the mental load they...
#46 The Mental Load of Love: Understanding Caregiver Families Part 2
Daniel and Kelly Crawford continue in a heartfelt dialogue with fellow caregivers Brandon and Amber, delving into the intricacies of raising a child with special needs. We openly discuss the profound impact this journey has on relationships, from the strain it places...
#47 Maternal Fetal Specialist and the Power of Compassionate Support
In our latest podcast episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Kevin Magee, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist whose warmth and empathy shine in his approach to life-limiting diagnoses in pregnancies. We share our personal encounter with Dr. Magee,...
#48 Embracing Life-Limiting Diagnoses in Children with Dr. Kevin Magee
We continue our conversation with Dr. Kevin Magee centering on the challenges faced by families and medical professionals when dealing with life-limiting diagnoses in children. Dr. Magee emphasizes the importance of clear, compassionate communication and respecting...
#49 Parenting in the Shadow of Uncertainty
In our latest podcast episode, we engage with Dr. Kevin Magee to explore the emotional and spiritual terrain that we, as parents, must traverse when grappling with a life-limiting diagnosis for our children. We delve into how capturing the ephemeral moments of our...




















































