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On the banks of the St. John’s River in Florida, Brittany Glisson shared a story of redemption, resilience, and the power of faith. As executive director of St. Gerard Campus, a maternity home and high school for young mothers in St. Augustine, she now leads the same program that once saved her life.
Glisson’s journey began in turmoil. At 15, she faced an abusive relationship and an unexpected pregnancy that ended in abortion.
“I had to come to terms with the fact that I had ended my child’s life,” she said.
Two years later, she found herself pregnant again. This time, her family connected her with St. Gerard Campus. The encounter planted a seed that would later grow into a life of purpose.
“I was so broken,” she recalled. “But at St. Gerard, I was met with compassion and hope. That saved my son’s life and mine.”
Her story didn’t resolve overnight. Healing meant confronting the pain of abuse, abortion, and shame. But at 20, she became a born-again Christian and began allowing God to redefine her identity. “It was surrendering and saying, ‘Okay, God, I will be honest. I will talk about my pain, the abuse, the abortion, whatever you are calling me to do, it’s a yes.’”
That surrender became her definition of freedom. “Freedom to me is when we allow whatever bound us up in the world to be used as testimony,” she said. “I’m not going to allow this to victimize me anymore. What the enemy meant for destruction, God is using for life.”
Today, Glisson leads St. Gerard Campus with the conviction that “saved moms save babies.” The program provides housing, education, and free daycare for young mothers, some as young as 13. Beyond meeting physical needs, the campus points women toward spiritual renewal. “It really is an encounter with God for these girls,” she said.
Her heart for those struggling extends beyond young mothers. As the wife of a firefighter and mother of a U.S. Coast Guardsman, she sees firsthand the burdens carried by first responders and veterans.
“God wants you right where you’re at. Don’t discredit yourself based on your past or on what you’ve seen. You are worthy, wanted, and called,” she said.
St. Gerard Campus now partners with The Church of Eleven22, strengthening its mission to change lives and generations. Supporters can donate at StGerardCampus.org or volunteer in person. But Glisson insists the greatest support anyone can offer is prayer.
“Our prayer is always, Lord, pursue the girls that need our services. Heal the hearts of those who’ve made decisions not in alignment with life. Bring us those families who need us,” she shared.
Her testimony is proof of what happens when brokenness meets grace. “Every step was ordained by God,” she said. “When you trust Him, the possibilities are endless.”
Thanks for checking it out and helping us to continue to show how God is on the move. Here’s our latest episode.
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On the banks of the St. John’s River in Florida, Brittany Glisson shared a story of redemption, resilience, and the power of faith. As executive director of St. Gerard Campus, a maternity home and high school for young mothers in St. Augustine, she now leads the same program that once saved her life.
Glisson’s journey began in turmoil. At 15, she faced an abusive relationship and an unexpected pregnancy that ended in abortion.
“I had to come to terms with the fact that I had ended my child’s life,” she said.
Two years later, she found herself pregnant again. This time, her family connected her with St. Gerard Campus. The encounter planted a seed that would later grow into a life of purpose.
“I was so broken,” she recalled. “But at St. Gerard, I was met with compassion and hope. That saved my son’s life and mine.”
Her story didn’t resolve overnight. Healing meant confronting the pain of abuse, abortion, and shame. But at 20, she became a born-again Christian and began allowing God to redefine her identity. “It was surrendering and saying, ‘Okay, God, I will be honest. I will talk about my pain, the abuse, the abortion, whatever you are calling me to do, it’s a yes.’”
That surrender became her definition of freedom. “Freedom to me is when we allow whatever bound us up in the world to be used as testimony,” she said. “I’m not going to allow this to victimize me anymore. What the enemy meant for destruction, God is using for life.”
Today, Glisson leads St. Gerard Campus with the conviction that “saved moms save babies.” The program provides housing, education, and free daycare for young mothers, some as young as 13. Beyond meeting physical needs, the campus points women toward spiritual renewal. “It really is an encounter with God for these girls,” she said.
Her heart for those struggling extends beyond young mothers. As the wife of a firefighter and mother of a U.S. Coast Guardsman, she sees firsthand the burdens carried by first responders and veterans.
“God wants you right where you’re at. Don’t discredit yourself based on your past or on what you’ve seen. You are worthy, wanted, and called,” she said.
St. Gerard Campus now partners with The Church of Eleven22, strengthening its mission to change lives and generations. Supporters can donate at StGerardCampus.org or volunteer in person. But Glisson insists the greatest support anyone can offer is prayer.
“Our prayer is always, Lord, pursue the girls that need our services. Heal the hearts of those who’ve made decisions not in alignment with life. Bring us those families who need us,” she shared.
Her testimony is proof of what happens when brokenness meets grace. “Every step was ordained by God,” she said. “When you trust Him, the possibilities are endless.”
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