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Press kit, bios, media clips, and a direct line. My team responds to media inquiries within 24 hours.

At a glance

The story in brief.

Anne Farrens, pro-life speaker and advocate conceived in rape — press photo

Anne Farrens is a pro-life speaker, advocate, and writer whose story begins before she was born. In 1983, her mother survived a violent assault and chose life — a decision Anne didn't learn the truth about until she was twelve. The weight of that revelation shaped everything that followed: years of shame, her own abortion at seventeen, and a long road back through faith to healing. Today Anne speaks nationally on the dignity of every human life, with a particular focus on children conceived in rape, incest, or other violent circumstances — and the brave women who carry them.

Origin Conceived in assault, 1983. Mother chose life.
Age learned 12 years old
Her own abortion Age 17 (speaks openly about this)
Education B.S. Public Relations & Advertising
Background Two decades in corporate aviation
Mission Beyond the Exception
Based Idaho
Speaks at Conferences, retreats, parishes, campuses, legislative events
Media Clips

Watch & Listen.

Selected appearances. More available on request.

Coverage

Anne in the news.

Selected features and interviews. For additional clips, transcripts, or an advance copy of Anne's talk, email [email protected].

Conceived as the result of a brutal rape, Anne knows God 'can redeem any situation'

Live Action — feature on Anne's conception, her mother's decision, and the road to speaking publicly.

Conceived in rape: a mother and daughter's powerful story

Live Action — Anne and her mother tell the 1983 story together.

Anne Farrens to Young Leaders Summit: God can redeem your suffering

Live Action — coverage of Anne's keynote at the Young Leaders Summit.

Rape survivors who had abortions come 'Face to Face' with people conceived in rape

Live Action — Face to Face video series, hosted by Lila Rose.

"Conceived in Rape" with Anne Farrens

From the Median — full-length podcast interview.

"Conceived in Rape" with Anne Farrens — radio broadcast

AM 1420 The ANSWER, Cleveland.

Anne has also appeared on EWTN's At Home with Jim and Joy.

Story Angles

What makes this story different.

Anne's story is rare because it combines multiple dimensions that are usually covered separately.

The pro-life angle

Anne is herself conceived in rape — not a spokesperson for those cases but a living example. She speaks with a moral authority that arguments alone cannot carry.

The healing angle

Anne's own abortion at seventeen gives her credibility with women who have been on both sides of this story. She is not condemning — she is healing.

The faith angle

Her family's story is rooted in Catholic faith — her mother's choice was shaped by it, and Anne's healing came through it.

The political angle

At a moment when rape and incest exceptions are at the center of national debate, Anne's existence is the argument. She is willing to be interviewed on this directly.

Media Contact

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Anne and her team respond to all media inquiries within 24 hours. For immediate needs or breaking-news deadlines, note that in your message.

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For speaking inquiries, use the booking form. For personal correspondence, [email protected].