When a Catholic Gets a Lutheran Pregnant

When a Catholic Gets a Lutheran Pregnant is a moving memoir of family, faith, and fierce love. Set against the backdrop of small-town life in the 1970s and 1980s, Jennifer recounts barefoot summers alongside poverty, addiction, and generational pain. At its heart is Todd, her eldest brother—misunderstood, institutionalized, yet radiant with humanity. As Jennifer becomes his advocate and guardian, she discovers resilience, purpose, and grace in the unlikeliest places. Honest and deeply compassionate, this book honors dignity, challenges labels, and reminds us that even in broken systems, love can transform everything.

-Jennifer Radtke