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Welcome to Pregnancy Help Podcast where we tackle large issues affecting the Pregnancy Help Community through conversations with experts around the country. Powered by Heartbeat International, we bring Pregnancy Help News alive with podcasts featuring a variety of topics designed to help strengthen and educate the pro-life pregnancy help network.
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Carole Novielli from Live Action joins Jor-El Godsey to take us back to the origins of the chemical abortion drugs and the eugenics agenda of many powerful people who pushed for it to be as widespread as it is today. Diving into this history exposes the targeting of minority groups by influential leaders who continue today to lie to the public abou…
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Lisa Bourne takes us through the news highlights of the month, covering stories related to the work of pregnancy help worldwide. This month includes updates on the New York State Coalition Conference, Heartbeat International’s 2025 Annual Conference, and The Abortion Pill Rescue Network’s new milestone of lives saved. Click here for more on Heartbe…
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As we approach the end of the year, Kirk Walden highlights the steps to effectively measure and set goals for your organization. He discusses what to measure, how to establish meaningful benchmarks aligned with God’s direction, and how to inspire your team to not only meet but exceed these goals—ultimately serving more families and strengthening th…
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Join Lauren Bell, Tim Stephens, and Jennifer Ellis from the Extend Web Services team as they talk about key elements to keep in mind when putting together (or updating) your organization’s website. They’ll cover logos, search engine optimization (SEO), and keys to creating an eye-catching online presence to reach both clients and supporters. Visit …
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Tracie Shellhouse welcomes Christie Mac Segars, Vice President of Domestic Services at Lifeline Children’s Services to explore the reasons why women may hesitate to consider adoption and the importance of educating clients on their options without any judgement or pressure. Pregnancy help organizations are uniquely positioned to make meaningful, re…
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Tune in for a discussion on the 2024 U.S. election results with Jor-El Godsey, Andrea Trudden, and Danielle White as they analyze the implications of the presidential race and state abortion amendments, exploring the impact that the next four years could have for pro-life politics. Resources: 2024 State Amendments Article: The Abortion Vulnerable C…
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Heartbeat International President, Jor-El Godsey and General Counsel, Danielle White bring us up to speed on litigation concerning Heartbeat and Pregnancy Help Organizations in their battle for free speech in regards to Abortion Pill Reversal. Accusations of “deceptive practices” and “unfair business activity” coming from state Attorneys General ar…
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Lisa Bourne provides updates on legal cases involving Abortion Pill Reversal in states like New York, where a federal judge recently issued a preliminary injunction blocking Attorney General Leticia James from preventing pregnancy centers from offering APR to clients. Chemical abortion makes up the majority of abortions in the U.S., with several st…
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Kirk Walden explores the options that we have when we feel like our back is against the wall and God is seemingly silent during times of great need. From both his own personal experiences and Biblical examples, Kirk reflects on what can be gained in the waiting, and why lousy timing is sometimes the perfect timing. Contact Kirk at kirk@kirkwalden.c…
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Join our Extend Web Services team in this new monthly series on digital marketing as they break down the tools that are available and what you should consider adding as a Pregnancy Help Organization to effectively engage with potential clients. They’ll touch on websites, SEO, paid advertising, social media, fake reviews, and more! Subscribe to the …
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Ellen Foell invites Hilary Alan to speak on her experience in life-affirming work starting with overseas missions and leading to her current role as a Client Services Director at a pregnancy center in Virginia. When God unexpectedly called Hilary’s family to move across the world to serve in the mission field, she learned valuable lessons about sha…
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Join Valerie Harkins in conversation with Stacey Womack, Founder and Executive Director of Abuse Recovery Ministry Services (ARMS) to explore the topic of domestic abuse and the impact on victims who find themselves in the pregnancy help setting. Drawing on over 27 years of experience in abuse recovery ministry, Stacey offers guidance on the “dos” …
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In today’s fast-paced media landscape, it is more crucial than ever for pregnancy centers to understand how public narratives are shaped. In this episode, Andrea Trudden and Lisa Bourne break down the current media trends affecting pregnancy and women’s health, highlighting the impact of effective communication on public perception. They’ll guide l…
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Kirk Walden relates his recent experiences at “the happiest place on earth for weary travellers”, Buc-ee’s to the work of pregnancy help. You may not be selling fuel, snacks, or merchandise at your center, but what you have to offer at no cost (and with a personal touch) goes well beyond professional expectations. Listen in to hear what we can lear…
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In this month’s news highlights, Lisa Bourne takes us through recent Pregnancy Help News articles, updating us on lawsuits regarding Abortion Pill Reversal, success stories, and charges brought against people who have committed acts of vandalism at Florida pregnancy centers after the Dobbs ruling. Listen to also hear how ACOG and the CDC inadverten…
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Abortion is on every ballot this year in the United States, and understanding the advantages of early voting is critical. Dena Espenscheid from The Leadership Institute joins Jor-El Godsey to discuss the “why” behind early voting and how we can all work to promote life-affirming legislation as we approach election day. While some Pregnancy Help Org…
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Sarah Gabel Seifert, co founder and president of the diaper company, EveryLife joins Andrea Trudden to talk about how this pro-life company came to be, and how pregnancy help organizations can partner with EveryLife to receive diapers and wipes for their clients. With a background in pregnancy center ministry, Sarah Gabel has a passion for helping …
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Christie Robertson, CEO of the Arkansas Pregnancy Network joins Beth Diemert to explain how her state coalition recently launched a statewide telehealth program to connect with women who have questions about their pregnancy options. Christie shares the hopes and hardships of this project as well as the “nuts and bolts” of where to begin. Launched i…
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Lisa Bourne, Pregnancy Help News Managing Editor, takes us through the most recent updates to litigation surrounding Abortion Pill Reversal. In one particular case, a federal judge has granted a temporary injunction, blocking legal action against Pregnancy Help Organizations in New York that offer information on Abortion Pill Reversal to clients. L…
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Kirk Walden delves into the concept of of bringing Jesus’ message, “The Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand”, to a culture that is not eager to welcome it. Using his idea of spaces and places, we can incorporate this message into all of our interactions throughout the day, fulfilling the mission that Jesus commanded us to. As we face abortion, the most di…
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Heidi Martin joins Nafisa Kennedy to speak about her role as a Parent Care Coordinator for PrenatalDiagnosis.org. Heidi comes from a background as a NICU nurse and now works in ministry to serve families with babies facing a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis. She explains the training process that she took through Be Not Afraid, including a unique f…
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In this episode, we highlight one of the features of the website, PrenatalDiagnosis.org, which allows site visitors to connect with a Parent Care Coordinator (PCC). PCCs provide a free service of practical guidance, information, and referrals to parents facing a prenatal diagnosis for their unborn child, continuing a year after the child’s birth. O…
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Lisa Bourne, Pregnancy Help News Managing Editor, gives us a look at Heartbeat International’s recent Pregnancy Help Institute and Love Approach Ultrasound Clinical, which provided professional training for directors, fundraisers, leaders, and nurses working the the pregnancy help setting. Lisa also updates us on recent court cases. Heartbeat Inter…
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It can be disheartening to listen to the political news of today, especially as we face so much chaos and division in the United States, and it can be overwhelming to think about the future of the pro-life mission. What are Christians to do? Kirk Walden speaks of the valuable opportunity before us to offer compassion and hope to a society that is d…
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Ellen Foell, International Program Specialist at Heartbeat International interviews Dr. Laura Lewis, Executive Director of Pregnancy Care Canada to dive into her journey to the pro-life movement after years of practicing family medicine. Dr. Lewis shares her insight into how the medical system in Canada had influenced her prior to her pro-life acti…
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Lisa Bourne interviews Dr. Dermot Kearney from the United Kingdom about the challenges he faced when the General Medical Council temporarily suspended his ability to provide the Abortion Pill Reversal protocol to women. Hear how he responded, what led to the case against him being dropped, and how he continues to bravely champion life through the A…
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Originally published on The Dr. Joe Show, this episode features Dr. Joe Malone and Valerie Harkins as they discuss the implications of trauma in regards to women’s sexual health and wellness. With an expertise in maternity housing, Valerie sheds light on how the wraparound care that maternity homes provide can help women to recognize that they have…
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Pregnancy Help News Managing Editor, Lisa Bourne, brings us updates on the two lawsuits that involve Heartbeat International regarding Abortion Pill Reversal. Heartbeat International also recently visited with congressional staff at the recent “Babies Go to Congress” event in Washington D.C. Clients who were served at pregnancy help organizations c…
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The Samaritan Woman — one of Kirk’s favorites who will be a “regular” on the show — won people over not by her wisdom, not by her knowledge, and not even by who she met (Jesus). John points out that her connection to her people took place because she was willing to be vulnerable. How can we do the same with our clients so that we effectively connec…
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Heartbeat’s International Program Specialist, Ellen Foell interviews Susan Masuka from Life Choices Zimbabwe at our recent Annual Conference to talk about her experience in starting a pregnancy help organization just two years ago to meet the needs of the young women in her area who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. While abortion is current…
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Connie Coleman joins Beth Diemert and Sara Dominguez to explore this new benefit for Heartbeat affiliates to tap into consultation services. Connie comes from a pregnancy help background and knows how to help you get to the next level with your pregnancy help organization! These concierge consultations are tailored to your center’s needs to make su…
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Introducing a new series with Heartbeat’s longtime friend, Kirk Walden! Join Kirk in this first episode as he explores the idea of encouragement as the antidote to “hardened heart syndrome”, and what this looks like in real-life situations in the pregnancy help movement. Contact Kirk at kirk@kirkwalden.com Click here for Kirk’s Substack Subscribe t…
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Pregnancy Help News Managing Editor, Lisa Bourne, brings us the latest updates on lawsuits concerning Abortion Pill Reversal in California and New York. The Abortion Pill Rescue Network continues to stand ready to serve women who are seeking to reverse the effects of chemical abortion in an effort to save their babies. Lisa also recaps Heartbeat In…
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Valerie Harkins interviews Thana Hickman from Viola’s House in South Dallas about recognizing the specific needs of the community and working to meet those needs. Learn how this grassroots maternity home grew to a 61-person staff, with over half being women who served in the ministry and are ready to give back. Thana and Valerie also discuss how to…
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Lisa Bourne and Christa Brown sit down with a student at our recent Love Approach Ultrasound Clinical to give us insight into this hands-on training. Find out how The Love Approach can be effectively used in the ultrasound setting, and how attending the Clinical not only gives you technical experience, but also teaches students to deal with the spi…
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Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler joins Leanna Baumer and Beth Diemert to discuss ways to gain positive support from public servants (even those who are not pro-life). Congresswoman Hartzler has a heart for pregnancy help and continues to champion life in the state of Missouri. In this ever-changing political climate, it’s more important than ever for u…
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Pregnancy Help News Managing Editor, Lisa Bourne, shares Abortion Pill Reversal stories, discusses the efficacy of the APR protocol, and highlights recent court cases, Planned Parenthood’s latest annual report, and Heartbeat International’s 53rd Annual Pregnancy Help Conference. Visit PregnancyHelpNews.com to read full articles. Click here to order…
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Valerie Harkins is joined by Faith Cintron from Aid for Women (Chicago, IL) to discuss how to best serve undocumented women in the maternity home setting. Faith draws from her experience to answer Valerie’s “frequently asked questions” surrounding this topic. Sponsored by: Heart & Home E-Newsletter Notes: Undocumented residents may come from all ov…
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Valerie Harkins, Director of the Maternity Housing Coalition interviews Allie Reuscher, Director of The Nesting Place Maternity Home about her experiences that led her to starting a maternity home, and what she has learned along the way. They discuss challenges that come with opening a new home and when/how to share the Gospel. Register for the Mat…
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Tracie Shellhouse, VP of Ministry Services at Heartbeat International and Amy Ford, President of Embrace Grace talk about staying connected to churches year-round. Find out what pregnancy help organizations have to offer churches, and how that continuous partnership can best serve women. Embrace Grace has support groups in churches across the natio…
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Welcome to our first Pregnancy Help News Brief! Managing Editor, Lisa Bourne, takes us through a highlight of the last month of news, tackling topics such as abortion in political parties, telehealth abortion, the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v FDA Supreme Court case, pre-abortion screenings, and prenatal diagnosis. Visit PregnancyHelpNews.com…
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Monica Snyder, Executive Director of Secular Pro-Life joins Jor-El Godsey to explain what the Turnaway Study is, and what the findings actually reveal. This study gathered data on women who sought an abortion but were denied, and how these women felt about abortion over time. Resources: Read “The Overlooked Findings of The Turnaway Study” Secularpr…
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Sara Dominguez, Affiliate Services Specialist at Heartbeat International interviews Michaelene Fredenburg, CEO and President of the Institute of Reproductive Grief Care about the importance of grief care training in pregnancy help organizations, and how centers implementing grief care programs can be a valuable resource for their community. Resourc…
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Heartbeat’s President, Jor-El Godsey is joined by Christa Brown, Sr. Director of Medical Impact to discuss a recent white paper that was published by Heartbeat highlighting abortion trends since the overturn of Roe vs Wade. Increased availability to chemical abortion has brought a rise in coercion, violence, and a reduction of medical oversight. Li…
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Beth Diemert is joined by Dr. Joe Malone to discuss the term “Women’s Sexual Wellness” and how this type of education speaks directly to young women in today’s culture. Dr. Joe explains the research behind this cutting-edge information and the life-changing effect it can have on the women we serve. Join Dr. Joe Malone at our Annual Conference in Ap…
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Director of the Maternity Housing Coaltion, Valerie Harkins, takes us through some of the frequently asked questions that she hears from the Maternity Housing community. Valerie covers homes for minors, goals for residents, funding your ministry, housing models, and more! Resources: Maternity Housing Locator Tool Webinar: Raising Funds for Maternit…
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Join Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life as she recaps the recent March in Washington D.C. along with Pregnancy Help News Managing Editor, Lisa Bourne and Heartbeat’s VP of Communications and Marketing, Andrea Trudden. Hear more about this year’s theme, “With Every Woman, For Every Child” and how the March is partnering with Pregnancy Help …
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Beth Diemert and Brad Imler discuss what the Bible has to say about adoption, and how we can use that truth to change the conversation surrounding adoption in our culture. Listen in to find out where you might have your own adoption bias, and how you can empower women facing an unplanned pregnancy to understand all of her options more clearly. Reso…
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Valerie Harkins brings in Kirk Thomas from Johnson-Witkemper Insurance to talk about considerations when choosing insurance for your maternity home. He covers questions surrounding what insurance companies will ask and how to keep insurance costs low for ministries. Resources: –Click here to contact Kirk Thomas at Johnson-Witkemper Insurance Email …
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Tracie Shellhouse speaks with Marc Newman, President of Speaker for Life, about equipping the body of Christ to be a voice for life. Marc gives us insight into ways that we can encourage our churches to be outspoken advocates for the unborn in effective and compassionate ways, and to keep the pro-life conversation going year-round. Resources: –Orde…
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