A Faith-Fueled Triumph: Bevelyn Williams’ Journey from Prison to Praise

In a moving testimony of faith and perseverance, pro-life activist Bevelyn Williams is speaking out about her life-altering experience after President Trump pardoned her from a 41-month prison sentence for violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE Act). Having only served three months of her sentence, Williams’ release became a powerful testament to her unwavering belief in God’s deliverance.

When the video of her reuniting with her 2-year-old child and husband surfaced, it went viral—capturing a moment that seemed to encapsulate the heartache, the hope, and the faith that guided her through such a trying ordeal. Reflecting on that moment, Williams told CBN News, “When I look at that video now, I tear up because I’m like, ‘Wow … I’m back with my baby.’ Like, a part of me was gone, and, so, to just watch the fullness of me be reconnected … I’m still trying to take it in.”

Williams’ emotional reunion with her family is part of a larger story—one that began with her involvement in a pro-life rally in 2020. In June of that year, the United States Attorney’s Office Southern District of New York accused her of violating the FACE Act by interfering with individuals seeking reproductive health services in Manhattan. Specifically, she was alleged to have physically blocked clinic access and threatened staff, claims she strongly denies. Williams contends she never physically blocked doors or assaulted anyone and even provides evidence—such as a video showing a court officer acknowledging she did not block any doors.

Despite the legal challenges, Williams’ faith never wavered. “I was praising God,” she recalled, explaining that upon learning of her pardon, she found herself overwhelmed with gratitude. “I was in the middle of my cell block, screaming, praying in the Spirit, and praising God because, once again, He delivered.”

Her release came as part of a broader wave of pardons granted by President Trump, who also pardoned 22 other individuals convicted of similar violations. These pardons coincided with the early days of Trump’s presidency in 2025, a significant moment for many who saw it as a step toward justice for pro-life activists.

Williams, who had spent three months behind bars, reflected on the spiritual lessons she gleaned from the experience. “A week before the pardoning took place, the Lord impressed upon me the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the Old Testament. They were thrown into the furnace, but what was scheduled to happen to them did not come to pass. God was showing me, ‘Listen, it’s not going to happen. You’re going to be with your daughter, you’re not going to miss her growing years.’”

Though Williams maintains her innocence, she also emphasizes a Christian perspective on suffering. “I’m a Christian,” she said resolutely. “I’m never gonna sit and be a bitter individual when I know that persecution comes with the package. I knew that when I signed up. I knew that, when I carry my cross, He said, ‘Count the cost.'” Williams explains that, despite the pain, she found peace in her prayers and faith, asking God for “Shalom”—a sense of peace that surpassed the trauma of her time in prison.

The legal struggles and the pro-life movement’s growing challenges—especially in the wake of Roe v. Wade’s overturning—have made Williams’ story one of faith-based resistance and persistence. Yet she remains resolute in her mission. “If you’re a mediocre Christian, you won’t handle it,” she cautioned. “But if you really are serving God, it’s going to happen. I really was persecuted for my faith. So, really, I was not ashamed of why I was there.”

Now free, Williams plans to continue her pro-life activism with renewed vigor. She believes that God has placed her in this position for a purpose: to serve as a living testament of zeal and faith. “I feel like God is placing me up as a display for zeal in Him and how He still delivers,” she shared. “If I can be that voice of reason to people to just serve God and trust Him, then I feel like my job is to band people together.”

In a world where faith and politics often intersect in complex and contentious ways, Williams’ journey offers a powerful reminder of the strength of belief, the resilience of the human spirit, and the grace that transcends life’s hardest trials.