Rep. Nancy Mace Reveals the Power of a Woman’s Testimony
In a courageous and deeply personal speech on the U.S. House floor, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, did what so many women fear to do—she named names, exposed injustices and testified to the truth that shaped her life.
Standing firm in faith and conviction, she shared her harrowing experience of uncovering and exposing heinous crimes against women, all while drawing strength from God and Scripture. It was hard to listen to and even harder to absorb the reality of her story.
Her testimony is not just one of personal survival—even as a member of Congress; it is a testament as to why so many women, particularly Christian women, engage in pro-family advocacy. We do this work not out of abstract idealism but because many of us have lived through pain, injustice and adversity, and we believe in stepping into our God-given calling to defend those who cannot defend themselves.
“As a woman of faith, I draw strength from the teachings of Jesus Christ, in that Christ confronted injustice wherever He saw it,” Mace stated. “But also, the Bible reminds us that forgiveness does not forfeit justice.”
These words echo the essence of why women of faith are often on the front lines of the fight to uphold conservative values—because we know firsthand the cost of silence and the necessity of action.
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It is no secret that women are leading the charge in pro-family policy. Contrary to media narratives that portray conservative women as passive players in policy debates, the truth is that many of us are active precisely because of our personal stories. We know the sting of exploitation, the pain of abortion on a family and the tragedy of divorce in families. Like Mace, we are not bystanders; we are warriors for justice, guided by faith and conviction.
I lived through a broken home as a young girl, not being as close to my dad as I could have been. I married a godly businessman who was delivered from years of drug addiction. I found out 10 years into our marriage that he had paid for multiple abortions for his girlfriends. Though he knew he was forgiven by the blood of Jesus, it caused him to experience shame that held him captive for years—impacting our marriage. We all have our scars, but what I have learned is that our scars and our testimonies are our greatest weapons to see change in our culture.
Mace’s revelations were deeply personal, yet they spoke to a broader crisis in our society: the dehumanization of women. In exposing a network of predators and detailing the disturbing evidence she uncovered, she put a face to the reality that so many women endure in silence.
“In November 2023, I accidentally uncovered some of the most heinous crimes against women imaginable,” she said, describing the more than 10,000 nonconsensual videos she discovered. Instead of looking away, she chose to speak out, not just for herself, but for the other victims who were robbed of their dignity and privacy.
This is what it means to live out our calling. Scripture reminds us in Jeremiah 6:16a (NIV): “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it.”
Mace has stood at that crossroads and chosen to walk boldly, using her testimony to pursue justice through policy. Over the past 14 months, she has introduced 13 bills aimed at protecting women, including the Stop Voyeurs Act, the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act and the Rape Shield Enhancement Act. This is what principled leadership looks like—turning personal trials into legislative action.
For too long, Christian women have been told that our place is simply to support, not lead. But stories like Mace’s prove otherwise. We are not side characters to policy discussions; we are shaping them.
We are advocating for family values because we have seen what happens when those values are abandoned. We champion policies that protect women and children because we understand what is at stake when society turns a blind eye to exploitation and abuse.
Mace’s speech reminds us that we must not shrink from the battles before us. We must step into our callings with boldness, knowing that our testimonies inspire change.
As Mace declared, “I will not be silent. I will not be intimidated. I will not be threatened. I will continue to speak out, to stand up, and to fight back.” This is the spirit of the conservative woman—unwavering in the pursuit of justice and truth.
To those who have suffered in silence, let this be an encouragement: Your story matters. Your voice can shape policy, change lives and uphold the values that build strong families and communities.
Like Mace, we must embrace the power of our testimony, stepping forward in faith and conviction to do the work God has called us to do. As she rightly pointed out, “Forgiveness does not forfeit justice.” Your pain can be turned into purpose as part of God’s plan to change the future.
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Bunni Pounds is president and founder of Christians Engaged—a ministry activating the body of Christ to pray, vote and engage regularly. Formerly a congressional candidate and 16-year political consultant, she is a motivational speaker, author and Bible teacher. Her book—”Jesus and Politics: One Woman’s Walk with God in a Mudslinging Profession”—is available now.
