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Pregnancy Help Podcast — 314 episodes

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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 28

2

Coffee with Kirk – Five Peters Who Shape our Ministry Culture

3

The Power of Data Stories: Setting Meaningful Mission Goals

4

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

5

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

6

Go Micro: Tiny Event, Big Impact

7

Healthy Boundaries/Healthy Leaders

8

Marketing Minute – Practical AI for Pregnancy Help

9

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 27

10

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

11

Building Strong Teams: Leading Forward and Finishing Well

12

Special Follow-Up: Legal Update Coast to Coast

13

Honoring Her Story

14

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 26

15

Coffee with Kirk – Building a Healthy Ministry Culture Pt 1

16

Marketing Minute – Building Visibility That Connects

17

Coast to Coast: Legal Update

18

Hope Beyond the Diagnosis

19

Coffee with Kirk – Calling Part ll

20

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 25

21

Marketing Minute – From Data to Impact

22

Meeting God in Scripture Again – Keith Ferrin

23

Leading through Crisis – Emilie Oxley

24

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 24

25

Coffee with Kirk – Calling

26

Marketing Minute – Design Talk

27

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

28

Legal Recognition of the Unborn – Joseph Pardo

29

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 23

30

Coffee with Kirk – One Quiet Connection

31

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

32

Sidewalk Advocacy in a Changing Abortion Landscape – Lauren Muzyka

33

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 22

34

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

35

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

36

Marketing Minute – Leading Your Marketing in 2026

37

Banquet Follow-Up and Event Alternatives – Haley Limo

38

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

39

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 21

40

Coffee with Kirk – Closing the Windows

41

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

42

National Adoption Month: Honoring Birth Parents and Building Partnerships

43

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

44

Preparing for Curveballs: Banquet Lessons from Mike Williams

45

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 20

46

Coffee with Kirk – The Least of These

47

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

48

Pregnancy Help in Ukraine – Nadia Gordinsky

49

NJ Pregnancy Center Targeted, Headed to SCOTUS

50

Coffee with Kirk – Legacy

51

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 19

52

Red Flags and Right Questions: Navigating Your Marketing Partnerships

53

Prenatal Diagnosis and Trauma Informed Care

54

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

55

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 18

56

Incorporating Sexual Wellness Throughout your Center – Lori Kuykendall

57

Coffee with Kirk – Stories Create Connection

58

Marketing Minute – Utilizing Google’s Performance Max Campaigns

59

Igniting More – Walking in Authority

60

Speed to Care, Faith in Action – Toby DeBause

61

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 17

62

Coffee with Kirk – Finest Hour

63

Pregnancy Help News Turns 10! – Part 2

64

Marketing Minute – How to Find Your Social Media Voice

65

Pregnancy Help News Turns 10! – Part 1

66

Igniting More – Overcoming Obstacles

67

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

68

Coffee with Kirk: Turning Posts into Personal Connections

69

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 16

70

Marketing Minute – Donor Engagement Strategies

71

Living Your Legacy – Debbie Simmons

72

Igniting More – Innovation and Isolation

73

Advance Your Mission Through Media

74

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 15

75

Marketing Minute – Your Website Has a Job

76

Igniting More – Closing the Circles

77

The First 100 Days of the Trump Administration

78

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

79

Saving Lives Through Collaboration – Let Them Live

80

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 14

81

Coffee with Kirk – Dare to Dream

82

Marketing Minute – Google Ads on a Budget

83

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

84

Legal Support from the Church & Ministry Alliance

85

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

86

Coffee with Kirk – Potential Perspective

87

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 13

88

Victory after Vandalism: The FACE Act and PHOs

89

Marketing Minute – Building a Strong Brand

90

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

91

Abortion in Healthcare – Dr. Catherine Wheeler

92

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 12

93

Coffee with Kirk – Tell Your Story

94

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

95

Tax Credits for Life Affirming Organizations

96

Igniting More – Connie Coleman

97

Marketing Minute: Enhance Your Reach Through Google Ads

98

Pro-Life Victories with the New Administration

99

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 11

100

Coffee with Kirk – Breaking the Rules

101

Recognizing Her Value: Relationships and Sexual Wellness

102

Defending Pregnancy Help – Thomas More Society

103

Coffee with Kirk – Oblivious to a Gold Medal Swimmer

104

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 10

105

What You Should Know About Chemical Abortion – Part 2

106

What You Should Know About Chemical Abortion – Part 1

107

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 9

108

Coffee with Kirk – Measuring Up for an Amazing New Year

109

Marketing Minute: How to Get Noticed Online

110

Understanding Adoption – Christie Mac Segars

111

Election Results Roundtable

112

Legal Update from Heartbeat International

113

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 8

114

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

115

Marketing Minute: Building Your Toolkit

116

The Intersection of Missions and Life-Affirming Work

117

Empowering Survivors of Domestic Abuse – Stacey Womack

118

Media Engagement – Andrea Trudden and Lisa Bourne

119

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

120

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 7

121

Early Voting – Dena Espenscheid

122

Diapers That Make A Difference – EveryLife

123

Implementing a Statewide Telehealth Program – Christie Robertson

124

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 6

125

Coffee with Kirk – Spaces and Places

126

Walking with Families as a Parent Care Coordinator – Heidi Martin

127

Supporting Parents Facing a Prenatal Diagnosis – Shelley Hauter

128

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 5

129

Coffee with Kirk – Today’s Politics Bring Opportunity

130

More Than One Choice – Dr. Laura Lewis

131

Standing Strong Against Attacks – Dr. Dermot Kearney

132

The Impact of Trauma on Women’s Sexual Wellness

133

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 4

134

Coffee with Kirk – Vulnerability Opens Doors

135

Meeting the Need: Life Choices Zimbabwe

136

Concierge Consultation to Advance Your Mission

137

Coffee with Kirk – Encourage

138

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 3

139

Maternity Housing in South Dallas – Thana Hickman

140

A Look Inside The Love Approach Ultrasound Clinical

141

Maximizing Your Impact with Elected Officials – Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler

142

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 2

143

Housing Undocumented Women: When, Why, and How

144

Hope: The Journey of sharing Jesus in Maternity Homes

145

Connecting with Churches Year-Round – Embrace Grace

146

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 1

147

Tackling the Turnaway Study – Monica Snyder

148

Reproductive Grief Care – Michaelene Fredenburg

149

The Changing Face of Abortion Today

150

Women’s Sexual Wellness – Dr. Joe Malone

151

Maternity Home FAQs

152

2024 March for Life – Jeanne Mancini

153

Biblical Truths About Adoption – Brad Imler

154

Insurance for Maternity Homes – Kirk Thomas

155

Engaging Pastors as Partners – Marc Newman

156

Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men

157

What is a Pre-Abortion Screening?

158

Deceptive Advertising Laws and PHOs

159

Reacting to Election Results

160

Why Unity Matters for Pregnancy Help

161

Reaching Your Year-End Fundraising Goals – Haley Limo

162

Preventing Burnout in Your Maternity Home – Gina Tomes

163

Banquet Bloopers and Blessings – Kirk Walden and David Bereit

164

Prenatal Diagnosis Part 2 – Resources

165

Get Out the Vote

166

Potato Salad – Tracie Shellhouse

167

Prenatal Diagnosis Part 1 – Informed Consent

168

Adding Apartments to Your Maternity Home – Vicki Krnac

169

Pro-Life Activism – Angela Erickson

170

Getting to Know Your Legislator

171

Same, But Different – Voice for Life (Bosnia)

172

Dobbs One Year Later

173

Media and Maternity Homes

174

Compassion – Kirk and Jenn Walden

175

Geneva Consensus Declaration – The Institute for Women’s Health

176

Maternal Mortality Rates and Abortion – Dr. Calum Miller

177

Breakthrough to Healing: The Remnant Generation

178

National Nurses Week

179

Championing Pregnancy Help – KY Attorney General Daniel Cameron

180

An Uncompromising Defense of Life

181

Building a Dynamic Board

182

Making the Most of Your Conference Experience

183

God’s Infinite Mercy – An Abortion Recovery Story

184

From the Archives: The Power of Pregnancy Help

185

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

186

The Power of Writing for Pro-Life Advocacy

187

Life Coaching for Moms

188

Seeking True LOVE: Finding Disaster!

189

World Perspectives – Hinduism

190

Navigating the Impossible – Aisha Taylor

191

Babies Go to Congress and March for Life Recap

192

FDA Regulations and Chemical Abortion

193

World Perspectives – Communism

194

A Closer Look at the Nativity

195

World Perspectives – Islam

196

Trauma-Informed Care During the Christmas Season

197

World Perspectives – Judaism

198

Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Fearless

199

Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week – Intentional Self-Care

200

Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence

201

Healing for Clients and Staff after Loss

202

Smear Tactics, Legal Demands, and Data

203

Welcome Tracie Shellhouse!

204

Mentoring – Everyone Needs a Miss Lu in their Life

205

Hope Rises from Ukraine

206

Dear Reluctant Leader

207

Unplanned Grandparenting

208

Pregnancy Center Myths Debunked

209

Get to know the Maternity Housing Coalition Council

210

Understanding the Safe Haven Option

211

Tools to Reach More Clients with a Message of Sexual Integrity

212

Let’s Talk Modern Adoption

213

Catching Up with Kirk

214

Abortion Myths Debunked

215

Rooting for Rivals

216

Dobbs in Plain English

217

From the Archives: Rapid Growth

218

Tools for Leadership

219

Embracing Change

220

Mental Health First Aid

221

Pregnancy Help in South Africa

222

The Spark of Life in Europe

223

A Center’s Tithe

224

Conscience Protections and Pregnancy Help Organizations

225

The SCOTUS Leak

226

Global Evangelization – Life International

227

Arise Daughter – Abortion Recovery Awareness Month

228

Contenders – Marc Newman

229

Holding Abortion Clinics Accountable

230

Heartbeat Annual Conference – Onward

231

Going Beyond Politics – Andrew Wood

232

Faith Opened Hope’s Doors

233

Studying the Bible Relationally

234

Anatomy of a Consultation

235

Letter to the Soldier

236

Assisting Victims of Human Trafficking

237

Advocating for Your PHO with Students for Life

238

Love Unleashes Life

239

A Christmas Reflection from the Heartbeat Team

240

Christmas in the Maternity Home

241

Dobbs: What Happened and What’s Next

242

Abortion Pill Reversal: Science, Studies, and Stories

243

Eligibility Criteria for Residents in the Home

244

Impact on Centers – Dobbs Part 3

245

Impact on States – Dobbs Part 2

246

Ministering to Parents Facing Prenatal Diagnosis

247

Dobbs 101

248

How Much Freedom is Too Much Freedom in the Home?

249

A Little Humor with Derrick Tennant

250

Connecting with Churches – Embrace Grace

251

When to Rebrand and 5 Steps to Do It Well

252

Equipping Fathers – Major League Dad

253

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

254

Passing the Baton

255

Letter to a Young Bob Foust

256

Room to Grow

257

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

258

We Are Messengers – A Message From the Heartbeat Conference

259

Reflections on Milestones

260

Succession Planning

261

A Little Acknowledgement Goes a Long Way

262

30 Years of Lessons Learned

263

Online Ultrasound Training for the Pregnancy Help Community

264

A WiLD Heartbeat Experience

265

Breaking the Shackles of Shame

266

A Why to Live For – You Were Made to Count

267

Oriented for 2021?

268

Overcoming Difficult Board Dynamics

269

Supporting Women Through the Adoption Process

270

How God Uses Your Pain to Bring About Good

271

At the Intersection of Faith and Emotional Wholeness

272

Dear Younger Me…Where Do I Start?

273

Exposing the Lies

274

New Initiative Inspires Pastors to Advance the Pro-Life Cause

275

Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week – November 9-13, 2020

276

Pro-Life Redemption

277

Client Trends during COVID

278

How Elections Impact the Pregnancy Help Movement

279

A Letter to my New Director Self

280

What I Wish My Church Would Ask

281

See Life 2020

282

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

283

Client Marketing – Expanding Your Reach

284

New teaching tool for pregnancy centers – Heart of a Child

285

Unplanned Movie Scholarship

286

Men’s Ministry in Pregnancy Help Organizations

287

Moving forward through interesting times

288

Encouragement in Uncertain Times

289

On-going Options Counseling

290

An Insider’s Perspective of Housing Ministry

291

The Power of Positive Reinforcement

292

How Effective Mentoring Programs Change Lives

293

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

294

Starting a Maternity Home

295

Sex Trafficking – The Women Who Escape and Need Shelter

296

Shifting Mindsets of Our Clients

297

Dealing with Addiction: The Early Stages of Recovery

298

When Rapid Growth is Required for Pregnancy Help Organizations

299

Encouraging Through the Tough Conversations

300

How Option Line Connects Women to Truth

301

Tackling the topic of Trauma Informed Care

302

Host Homes

303

Data Aggregation Project

304

Medically Treated Addiction

305

Forward-Thinking Consultations

306

What #GivingTuesday Is & How You Can Use It

307

Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week (November 12-16)

308

Self-Medication

309

Physiological Aspects of Trauma: Impact on the Body

310

Getting Involved with the Abortion Pill Rescue Network

311

What is the Abortion Pill Rescue Network?

312

How to Avoid Secondary Trauma as a Caregiver

313

New! Life Launch Grant Program

314

The Relational Impact of Trauma