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Pregnancy Help Podcast
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.
Episodes
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Marketing Minute – Stuck Between Playing It Safe and Trying Something New?
In this Marketing Minute, Delaney Walker of Extend Web Services, along with Cyndie Schmidt and Jack Pickering, discuss why change in marketing can feel…
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Sidewalk Advocacy in a Changing Abortion Landscape – Lauren Muzyka
Heartbeat International President Jor-El Godsey is joined by Lauren Muzyka, founder and president of Sidewalk Advocates for Life for a conversation on…
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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 22
Join Lisa Bourne as she breaks down the month’s most significant stories impacting pregnancy help and pro-life policy. This episode covers ongoing legal…
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Coffee with Kirk – You’re Just Like My Dentist, and I Appreciate You!
Kirk Walden brings us an unexpected comparison between pregnancy help ministries and… his dentist! Kirk explains how simple actions—warm greetings, genuine…
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A Year in Review: Pro-Life Wins, Battles, and What to Watch for in 2026
Join Heartbeat International President, Jor-El Godsey in this in-depth conversation with Andrea Trudden and Jessica Prol Smith as they review the political…
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Marketing Minute – Leading Your Marketing in 2026
Join Delaney Walker for this special, end-of-year message from Extend Web Services! As we head into 2026, Delaney reminds us that marketing success isn’t about…
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Banquet Follow-Up and Event Alternatives – Haley Limo
After the excitement of a successful banquet, what comes next? In this episode, Heartbeat International’s Director of Affiliate Services, Kathy Jerman is…
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Why Sexual ‘Freedom’ Isn’t Making Us Happy – Joseph Backholm
Joseph Backholm joins Tracie Shellhouse for a candid conversation about the cultural lie that sexual freedom leads to happiness—and why it so often results in…
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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 21
Lisa Bourne walks through the month’s most significant life issues—from new developments in late-term abortion access and alarming cases of chemical abortion…
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Coffee with Kirk – Closing the Windows
Kirk Walden invites is to “close the windows” in our lives and ministries that distract us from better seeing and valuing the people right in front…
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Marketing Minute – Small Mistakes That Interrupt Your Marketing in a Big Way
Join Delaney and the Extend Web Services team as they break down the small but costly marketing mistakes every Pregnancy Help Organization faces. From lost…
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National Adoption Month: Honoring Birth Parents and Building Partnerships
November is National Adoption Month—a time to celebrate stories of love, courage, and redemption. Join Heartbeat International’s Director of Affiliate…
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A Tale of Two Margarets: Legacy, Culture, and the Fight for Life
Join Andrea Trudden as she interviews Heartbeat International’s former President and Chairwoman, Margaret “Peggy” Hartshorn to explore…
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Preparing for Curveballs: Banquet Lessons from Mike Williams
Even the best-planned fundraising banquets can take an unexpected turn—or several! In this episode, Tracie Shellhouse and comedian–speaker Mike Williams share…
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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 20
In this month’s Pregnancy Help News Brief, Lisa Bourne covers major updates on chemical abortion and pro-life advocacy. HHS and the FDA announced a safety…
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Coffee with Kirk – The Least of These
Kirk Walden shares how a moving moment from the Dove Awards sparked reflection on what it means to reach “the least of these.” Drawing on Jelly Roll’s story of…
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Planned Parenthood Closes in Houston: Pregnancy Help Is Ready to Serve!
When the nation’s largest Planned Parenthood location closed in Houston, the team at Houston Pregnancy Help Center was ready. In this episode, Executive…
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Pregnancy Help in Ukraine – Nadia Gordinsky
In this episode, Heartbeat’s International Program Specialist Ellen Foell talks with Nadia Gordinsky, President and CEO of Save a Life International…
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NJ Pregnancy Center Targeted, Headed to SCOTUS
When New Jersey’s Attorney General demanded confidential donor and internal records from First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, the case quickly became a major…
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Coffee with Kirk – Legacy
In this episode, Kirk Walden explores why legacy matters more than accomplishments. Through reflections on Charlie Kirk’s impact and the example of Jesus…
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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 19
Lisa Bourne brings us the latest headlines impacting the pro-life pregnancy help movement. Stories include new research linking abortion to increased…
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Red Flags and Right Questions: Navigating Your Marketing Partnerships
In this episode, Extend Web Services Manager Delaney Walker brings you practical guidelines to help you make the most of your marketing partnership. You’ll…
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Prenatal Diagnosis and Trauma Informed Care
A prenatal diagnosis can leave parents feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure of what lies ahead. In this episode, Option Line Director Nafisa Kennedy is…
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Governing with Purpose: The Impact of Board Training & Strategic Planning
Doreen Jansson and Bryan Gonzalez join Heartbeat’s Kathy Jerman to explore the value of board training and the power of strategic planning for your pregnancy…
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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 18
Lisa Bourne highlights this month’s Pregnancy Help News stories! The latest news includes Planned Parenthood’s efforts to maintain government…
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Incorporating Sexual Wellness Throughout your Center – Lori Kuykendall
Lori Kuykendall joins Kathy Jerman to discuss how sexual wellness can be woven into every client interaction, offering women and families not only practical…
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Coffee with Kirk – Stories Create Connection
Through his own experiences—like an unexpected vacation, a broken-down car, and an unlikely encounter that revealed God’s perfect timing—Kirk Walden shows how…
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Marketing Minute – Utilizing Google’s Performance Max Campaigns
Join Delaney Walker and Jack Pickering from Extend Web Services as they unpack Google’s Performance Max campaigns—a powerful, AI-driven strategy that puts your…
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Igniting More – Walking in Authority
Connie Coleman dives into what it means to truly walk in the authority that God has given you. Drawing from the book of Nehemiah, Connie shares insights and…
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Speed to Care, Faith in Action – Toby DeBause
Toby DeBause, President of Crisis Pregnancy Centers of Tidewater, joins Heartbeat’s Tracie Shellhouse to share the powerful story of how their organization…
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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 17
Lisa Bourne, Managing Editor of Pregnancy Help News takes us through this month’s top stories, including the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that…
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Coffee with Kirk – Finest Hour
Kirk Walden shares his favorite underdog moments from classic films—and how they reflect the powerful, everyday victories happening in pregnancy help centers…
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Pregnancy Help News Turns 10! – Part 2
In this follow-up episode celebrating 10 years of Pregnancy Help News, Jor-El Godsey, Andrea Trudden, and Lisa Bourne reflect on key moments like Dobbs, the…
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Marketing Minute – How to Find Your Social Media Voice
Your center’s mission is rooted in compassion—but does that come through on your social media? In this episode, Delaney Walker and Morgan Gerig from Extend Web…
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Pregnancy Help News Turns 10! – Part 1
Jor-El Godsey, Jay Hobbs, and Kirk Walden celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pregnancy Help News! They share the story of how the news outlet began, its mission…
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Igniting More – Overcoming Obstacles
Connie Coleman tackles real questions from friends in the movement, offering wisdom drawn from her own leadership journey. She shares how to maintain…
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Called to Rescue: A Doctor’s Journey with the Abortion Pill Rescue® Network
Dr. Bob Snyder once believed that abortion was part of compassionate care—even as a Christian and practicing OBGYN. It took a challenging conversation during a…
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Coffee with Kirk: Turning Posts into Personal Connections
Kirk Walden is joined by his daughter, Laura Lambert, to talk about using social media as a powerful relationship-building tool. They share how organizations…
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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 16
Lisa Bourne unpacks the top headlines from this month’s pro-life news. She covers the recent wave of Planned Parenthood closures across several states, a move…
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Marketing Minute – Donor Engagement Strategies
Delaney Walker and Monet Reid share practical strategies for using marketing tools to cultivate stronger relationships with your donors. From email marketing…
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Living Your Legacy – Debbie Simmons
Tracie Shellhouse talks with Debbie Simmons, founder and CEO of Anchor Point, about her journey in the Pregnancy Help Movement and what it means to live a…
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Igniting More – Innovation and Isolation
Connie Coleman shares how to help your board and staff adapt to innovation and change with clarity, courage, and collaboration. Learn how to harness each…
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Advance Your Mission Through Media
How can Pregnancy Help Organizations navigate today’s media landscape with clarity and confidence? In this episode, Andrea Trudden and Lisa Bourne break it…
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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 15
Lisa Bourne of Pregnancy Help News recaps this month’s top stories. She highlights a groundbreaking EPPC study revealing that 1 in 10 women suffer adverse…
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Marketing Minute – Your Website Has a Job
Your website is not meant to please everyone! Delaney Walker, Jennifer Ellis, and Monet Reid from Extend Web Services talk about the biggest website mistakes…
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Igniting More – Closing the Circles
Connie Coleman explores the concept of bringing intentional completeness to the work God has entrusted to us. She challenges listeners to reflect on key…
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The First 100 Days of the Trump Administration
Jor-El Godsey, Andrea Trudden, and Lisa Bourne break down the key developments from the first 100 days of the new Trump administration and what they mean for…
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“Get Out of There. We Can Do This.” – Elizabeth and Ben’s Story
Cindi Boston sits down with Elizabeth and Ben, parents of a beautiful baby girl who was saved through the Abortion Pill Rescue® Network. Facing an unplanned…
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Saving Lives Through Collaboration – Let Them Live
Kathy Jerman interviews Emily Berning, Co-Founder of Let Them Live to share how they partner with pregnancy centers to offer financial aid, virtual support…
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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 14
Lisa Bourne reports on this month’s pro-life news highlights. She covers new proposed legislation to protect Pregnancy Help Organizations and end…
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Coffee with Kirk – Dare to Dream
Get your staff to dream big! In this episode, Kirk Walden explores the question, “What would our ministry do if our budget was tripled?” If that…
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Marketing Minute – Google Ads on a Budget
Think your organization can’t afford Google Ads? Think again! Delaney Walker and Jack Pickering from the Extend Web Services team break down strategies…
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Igniting More – Will Your Organization Be SORE, or Will It SOAR? (Part 2)
Continuing off of Part 1, Connie Coleman challenges us to think about the warning signs that an organization might be facing a crisis. With a focus on personal…
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Legal Support from the Church & Ministry Alliance
Kathy Jerman, Director of Affiliate Services at Heartbeat International, and Abbey Bongiorno, Legal Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom’s Church &…
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Together Towards Tomorrow: Equip Your Team at Heartbeat’s Conference
Tracie Shellhouse, VP of Ministry Services at Heartbeat International, and Beth Henderson, CEO of New Hope Pregnancy Care Center, discuss the value of both…
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Coffee with Kirk – Potential Perspective
Kirk Walden explores the examples of Peter and the Samaritan Woman in the Bible to illustrate how Jesus sees us in ways we may not fully recognize ourselves…
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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 13
Lisa Bourne reports on this month’s highlights including praise for pregnancy help from Vice President, JD Vance and criticism for Planned Parenthood…
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Victory after Vandalism: The FACE Act and PHOs
Danielle White interviews Jeremy Dys from First Liberty Institute about a recent legal victory involving a Miami pregnancy center that was vandalized following…
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Marketing Minute – Building a Strong Brand
Delaney Walker, Extend Web Services Manager is joined by Jennifer Ellis, Customer Support Specialist to unpack the elements of branding that are key in…
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Igniting More – Will Your Organization Be SORE, or Will It SOAR? (Part 1)
In this “Part 1” episode, Connie Coleman talks about the warning signs that your organization might be on the brink of a crisis. Using the acronym…