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Pregnancy Help Podcast — 326 episodes

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1

Marketing Minute: What Is Your Brand Really Saying?

2

The Power of Data Stories: Data That Drives Better Service

3

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 30

4

Special Update: California Trial

5

Generational Transformation

6

Coffee with Kirk: Opposites Attract pt 2

7

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 29

8

The Power of Data Stories: Improved Marketing

9

Marketing Minute: Winning Trust in the Age of SEO, AEO, and GEO

10

Coffee with Kirk: Opposites Attract pt 1

11

Come Home: The Journey to Wholeness

12

Marketing Minute: AI without Anxiety

13

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 28

14

Coffee with Kirk – Five Peters Who Shape our Ministry Culture

15

The Power of Data Stories: Setting Meaningful Mission Goals

16

The Fathers We Don’t See, The Stories We Don’t Hear

17

Reproductive Coercion, Abortion Pill Poisonings & Protecting Women’s Choice

18

Go Micro: Tiny Event, Big Impact

19

Healthy Boundaries/Healthy Leaders

20

Marketing Minute – Practical AI for Pregnancy Help

21

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 27

22

Coffee with Kirk – Building a Healthy Ministry Culture Pt 2: Core Values

23

Building Strong Teams: Leading Forward and Finishing Well

24

Special Follow-Up: Legal Update Coast to Coast

25

Honoring Her Story

26

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 26

27

Coffee with Kirk – Building a Healthy Ministry Culture Pt 1

28

Marketing Minute – Building Visibility That Connects

29

Coast to Coast: Legal Update

30

Hope Beyond the Diagnosis

31

Coffee with Kirk – Calling Part ll

32

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 25

33

Marketing Minute – From Data to Impact

34

Meeting God in Scripture Again – Keith Ferrin

35

Leading through Crisis – Emilie Oxley

36

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 24

37

Coffee with Kirk – Calling

38

Marketing Minute – Design Talk

39

Heartbeat’s Annual Conference – What You Need to Know!

40

Legal Recognition of the Unborn – Joseph Pardo

41

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 23

42

Coffee with Kirk – One Quiet Connection

43

Marketing Minute – Stuck Between Playing It Safe and Trying Something New?

44

Sidewalk Advocacy in a Changing Abortion Landscape – Lauren Muzyka

45

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 22

46

Coffee with Kirk – You’re Just Like My Dentist, and I Appreciate You!

47

A Year in Review: Pro-Life Wins, Battles, and What to Watch for in 2026

48

Marketing Minute – Leading Your Marketing in 2026

49

Banquet Follow-Up and Event Alternatives – Haley Limo

50

Why Sexual ‘Freedom’ Isn’t Making Us Happy – Joseph Backholm

51

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 21

52

Coffee with Kirk – Closing the Windows

53

Marketing Minute – Small Mistakes That Interrupt Your Marketing in a Big Way

54

National Adoption Month: Honoring Birth Parents and Building Partnerships

55

A Tale of Two Margarets: Legacy, Culture, and the Fight for Life

56

Preparing for Curveballs: Banquet Lessons from Mike Williams

57

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 20

58

Coffee with Kirk – The Least of These

59

Planned Parenthood Closes in Houston: Pregnancy Help Is Ready to Serve!

60

Pregnancy Help in Ukraine – Nadia Gordinsky

61

NJ Pregnancy Center Targeted, Headed to SCOTUS

62

Coffee with Kirk – Legacy

63

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 19

64

Red Flags and Right Questions: Navigating Your Marketing Partnerships

65

Prenatal Diagnosis and Trauma Informed Care

66

Governing with Purpose: The Impact of Board Training & Strategic Planning

67

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 18

68

Incorporating Sexual Wellness Throughout your Center – Lori Kuykendall

69

Coffee with Kirk – Stories Create Connection

70

Marketing Minute – Utilizing Google’s Performance Max Campaigns

71

Igniting More – Walking in Authority

72

Speed to Care, Faith in Action – Toby DeBause

73

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 17

74

Coffee with Kirk – Finest Hour

75

Pregnancy Help News Turns 10! – Part 2

76

Marketing Minute – How to Find Your Social Media Voice

77

Pregnancy Help News Turns 10! – Part 1

78

Igniting More – Overcoming Obstacles

79

Called to Rescue: A Doctor’s Journey with the Abortion Pill Rescue® Network

80

Coffee with Kirk: Turning Posts into Personal Connections

81

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 16

82

Marketing Minute – Donor Engagement Strategies

83

Living Your Legacy – Debbie Simmons

84

Igniting More – Innovation and Isolation

85

Advance Your Mission Through Media

86

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 15

87

Marketing Minute – Your Website Has a Job

88

Igniting More – Closing the Circles

89

The First 100 Days of the Trump Administration

90

“Get Out of There. We Can Do This.” – Elizabeth and Ben’s Story

91

Saving Lives Through Collaboration – Let Them Live

92

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 14

93

Coffee with Kirk – Dare to Dream

94

Marketing Minute – Google Ads on a Budget

95

Igniting More – Will Your Organization Be SORE, or Will It SOAR? (Part 2)

96

Legal Support from the Church & Ministry Alliance

97

Together Towards Tomorrow: Equip Your Team at Heartbeat’s Conference

98

Coffee with Kirk – Potential Perspective

99

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 13

100

Victory after Vandalism: The FACE Act and PHOs

101

Marketing Minute – Building a Strong Brand

102

Igniting More – Will Your Organization Be SORE, or Will It SOAR? (Part 1)

103

Abortion in Healthcare – Dr. Catherine Wheeler

104

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 12

105

Coffee with Kirk – Tell Your Story

106

Marketing Minute – Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media

107

Tax Credits for Life Affirming Organizations

108

Igniting More – Connie Coleman

109

Marketing Minute: Enhance Your Reach Through Google Ads

110

Pro-Life Victories with the New Administration

111

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 11

112

Coffee with Kirk – Breaking the Rules

113

Recognizing Her Value: Relationships and Sexual Wellness

114

Defending Pregnancy Help – Thomas More Society

115

Coffee with Kirk – Oblivious to a Gold Medal Swimmer

116

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 10

117

What You Should Know About Chemical Abortion – Part 2

118

What You Should Know About Chemical Abortion – Part 1

119

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 9

120

Coffee with Kirk – Measuring Up for an Amazing New Year

121

Marketing Minute: How to Get Noticed Online

122

Understanding Adoption – Christie Mac Segars

123

Election Results Roundtable

124

Legal Update from Heartbeat International

125

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 8

126

Coffee with Kirk – When God’s Timing is Lousy, but Perfect

127

Marketing Minute: Building Your Toolkit

128

The Intersection of Missions and Life-Affirming Work

129

Empowering Survivors of Domestic Abuse – Stacey Womack

130

Media Engagement – Andrea Trudden and Lisa Bourne

131

Coffee with Kirk – Of Buc-ee’s, Raving Fans & Pregnancy Help

132

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 7

133

Early Voting – Dena Espenscheid

134

Diapers That Make A Difference – EveryLife

135

Implementing a Statewide Telehealth Program – Christie Robertson

136

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 6

137

Coffee with Kirk – Spaces and Places

138

Walking with Families as a Parent Care Coordinator – Heidi Martin

139

Supporting Parents Facing a Prenatal Diagnosis – Shelley Hauter

140

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 5

141

Coffee with Kirk – Today’s Politics Bring Opportunity

142

More Than One Choice – Dr. Laura Lewis

143

Standing Strong Against Attacks – Dr. Dermot Kearney

144

The Impact of Trauma on Women’s Sexual Wellness

145

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 4

146

Coffee with Kirk – Vulnerability Opens Doors

147

Meeting the Need: Life Choices Zimbabwe

148

Concierge Consultation to Advance Your Mission

149

Coffee with Kirk – Encourage

150

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 3

151

Maternity Housing in South Dallas – Thana Hickman

152

A Look Inside The Love Approach Ultrasound Clinical

153

Maximizing Your Impact with Elected Officials – Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler

154

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 2

155

Housing Undocumented Women: When, Why, and How

156

Hope: The Journey of sharing Jesus in Maternity Homes

157

Connecting with Churches Year-Round – Embrace Grace

158

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 1

159

Tackling the Turnaway Study – Monica Snyder

160

Reproductive Grief Care – Michaelene Fredenburg

161

The Changing Face of Abortion Today

162

Women’s Sexual Wellness – Dr. Joe Malone

163

Maternity Home FAQs

164

2024 March for Life – Jeanne Mancini

165

Biblical Truths About Adoption – Brad Imler

166

Insurance for Maternity Homes – Kirk Thomas

167

Engaging Pastors as Partners – Marc Newman

168

Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men

169

What is a Pre-Abortion Screening?

170

Deceptive Advertising Laws and PHOs

171

Reacting to Election Results

172

Why Unity Matters for Pregnancy Help

173

Reaching Your Year-End Fundraising Goals – Haley Limo

174

Preventing Burnout in Your Maternity Home – Gina Tomes

175

Banquet Bloopers and Blessings – Kirk Walden and David Bereit

176

Prenatal Diagnosis Part 2 – Resources

177

Get Out the Vote

178

Potato Salad – Tracie Shellhouse

179

Prenatal Diagnosis Part 1 – Informed Consent

180

Adding Apartments to Your Maternity Home – Vicki Krnac

181

Pro-Life Activism – Angela Erickson

182

Getting to Know Your Legislator

183

Same, But Different – Voice for Life (Bosnia)

184

Dobbs One Year Later

185

Media and Maternity Homes

186

Compassion – Kirk and Jenn Walden

187

Geneva Consensus Declaration – The Institute for Women’s Health

188

Maternal Mortality Rates and Abortion – Dr. Calum Miller

189

Breakthrough to Healing: The Remnant Generation

190

National Nurses Week

191

Championing Pregnancy Help – KY Attorney General Daniel Cameron

192

An Uncompromising Defense of Life

193

Building a Dynamic Board

194

Making the Most of Your Conference Experience

195

God’s Infinite Mercy – An Abortion Recovery Story

196

From the Archives: The Power of Pregnancy Help

197

Staying Authentic in Digital Spaces: How to Show Empathy through Text and Chat

198

The Power of Writing for Pro-Life Advocacy

199

Life Coaching for Moms

200

Seeking True LOVE: Finding Disaster!

201

World Perspectives – Hinduism

202

Navigating the Impossible – Aisha Taylor

203

Babies Go to Congress and March for Life Recap

204

FDA Regulations and Chemical Abortion

205

World Perspectives – Communism

206

A Closer Look at the Nativity

207

World Perspectives – Islam

208

Trauma-Informed Care During the Christmas Season

209

World Perspectives – Judaism

210

Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Fearless

211

Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week – Intentional Self-Care

212

Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence

213

Healing for Clients and Staff after Loss

214

Smear Tactics, Legal Demands, and Data

215

Welcome Tracie Shellhouse!

216

Mentoring – Everyone Needs a Miss Lu in their Life

217

Hope Rises from Ukraine

218

Dear Reluctant Leader

219

Unplanned Grandparenting

220

Pregnancy Center Myths Debunked

221

Get to know the Maternity Housing Coalition Council

222

Understanding the Safe Haven Option

223

Tools to Reach More Clients with a Message of Sexual Integrity

224

Let’s Talk Modern Adoption

225

Catching Up with Kirk

226

Abortion Myths Debunked

227

Rooting for Rivals

228

Dobbs in Plain English

229

From the Archives: Rapid Growth

230

Tools for Leadership

231

Embracing Change

232

Mental Health First Aid

233

Pregnancy Help in South Africa

234

The Spark of Life in Europe

235

A Center’s Tithe

236

Conscience Protections and Pregnancy Help Organizations

237

The SCOTUS Leak

238

Global Evangelization – Life International

239

Arise Daughter – Abortion Recovery Awareness Month

240

Contenders – Marc Newman

241

Holding Abortion Clinics Accountable

242

Heartbeat Annual Conference – Onward

243

Going Beyond Politics – Andrew Wood

244

Faith Opened Hope’s Doors

245

Studying the Bible Relationally

246

Anatomy of a Consultation

247

Letter to the Soldier

248

Assisting Victims of Human Trafficking

249

Advocating for Your PHO with Students for Life

250

Love Unleashes Life

251

A Christmas Reflection from the Heartbeat Team

252

Christmas in the Maternity Home

253

Dobbs: What Happened and What’s Next

254

Abortion Pill Reversal: Science, Studies, and Stories

255

Eligibility Criteria for Residents in the Home

256

Impact on Centers – Dobbs Part 3

257

Impact on States – Dobbs Part 2

258

Ministering to Parents Facing Prenatal Diagnosis

259

Dobbs 101

260

How Much Freedom is Too Much Freedom in the Home?

261

A Little Humor with Derrick Tennant

262

Connecting with Churches – Embrace Grace

263

When to Rebrand and 5 Steps to Do It Well

264

Equipping Fathers – Major League Dad

265

The Power of Pregnancy Help – Looking Back on the Past 50 Years

266

Passing the Baton

267

Letter to a Young Bob Foust

268

Room to Grow

269

A Letter to My Younger Self: Be Brave, Be Obedient

270

We Are Messengers – A Message From the Heartbeat Conference

271

Reflections on Milestones

272

Succession Planning

273

A Little Acknowledgement Goes a Long Way

274

30 Years of Lessons Learned

275

Online Ultrasound Training for the Pregnancy Help Community

276

A WiLD Heartbeat Experience

277

Breaking the Shackles of Shame

278

A Why to Live For – You Were Made to Count

279

Oriented for 2021?

280

Overcoming Difficult Board Dynamics

281

Supporting Women Through the Adoption Process

282

How God Uses Your Pain to Bring About Good

283

At the Intersection of Faith and Emotional Wholeness

284

Dear Younger Me…Where Do I Start?

285

Exposing the Lies

286

New Initiative Inspires Pastors to Advance the Pro-Life Cause

287

Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week – November 9-13, 2020

288

Pro-Life Redemption

289

Client Trends during COVID

290

How Elections Impact the Pregnancy Help Movement

291

A Letter to my New Director Self

292

What I Wish My Church Would Ask

293

See Life 2020

294

The L.O.V.E. Approach for Everyone

295

Client Marketing – Expanding Your Reach

296

New teaching tool for pregnancy centers – Heart of a Child

297

Unplanned Movie Scholarship

298

Men’s Ministry in Pregnancy Help Organizations

299

Moving forward through interesting times

300

Encouragement in Uncertain Times

301

On-going Options Counseling

302

An Insider’s Perspective of Housing Ministry

303

The Power of Positive Reinforcement

304

How Effective Mentoring Programs Change Lives

305

What’s the best way we can advocate for the unborn?

306

Starting a Maternity Home

307

Sex Trafficking – The Women Who Escape and Need Shelter

308

Shifting Mindsets of Our Clients

309

Dealing with Addiction: The Early Stages of Recovery

310

When Rapid Growth is Required for Pregnancy Help Organizations

311

Encouraging Through the Tough Conversations

312

How Option Line Connects Women to Truth

313

Tackling the topic of Trauma Informed Care

314

Host Homes

315

Data Aggregation Project

316

Medically Treated Addiction

317

Forward-Thinking Consultations

318

What #GivingTuesday Is & How You Can Use It

319

Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week (November 12-16)

320

Self-Medication

321

Physiological Aspects of Trauma: Impact on the Body

322

Getting Involved with the Abortion Pill Rescue Network

323

What is the Abortion Pill Rescue Network?

324

How to Avoid Secondary Trauma as a Caregiver

325

New! Life Launch Grant Program

326

The Relational Impact of Trauma