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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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Tools to Reach More Clients with a Message of Sexual Integrity
Beth Diemert introduces us to Dr. Joe Malone and Lori Kuykendall, who are experts in the field of sexual integrity and sexual wellness. In this episode…
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Let’s Talk Modern Adoption
Beth Diemert interviews Heather Featherston from Lifetime Adoption about how the culture and recent legislation provides us the opportunity to shed light on…
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Catching Up with Kirk
Kirk Walden is a longtime member of the Heartbeat family, so Betty McDowell caught up with him during Pregnancy Help Institute to see what he’s been…
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Abortion Myths Debunked
Is abortion really 14x safer than childbirth? Are women experiencing miscarriage being denied care now that Roe is gone? Pro-Life Dr. Brent Boles, Medical…
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Rooting for Rivals
Recorded during Heartbeat’s Annual Conference, Betty McDowell interviews Peter Greer, President and CEO of HOPE International, a global, Christ-centered…
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Dobbs in Plain English
Denise Harle of Alliance Defending Freedom joins Danielle White, General Counsel of Heartbeat International as they explain what the Dobbs decision means and…
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From the Archives: Rapid Growth
Cindi Boston tells of her experience as a center director during a time of rapid growth for her center. Listen to hear how you can prepare your board, staff…
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Tools for Leadership
Beth Diemert interviews Kelly Ross about her journey to becoming the CEO of Piedmont Women’s Center in South Carolina, and the people and training…
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Embracing Change
Beth Diemert talks with one of our Annual Conference workshops presenters, Anne Camille Talley about how change really isn’t all that scary! Learn to…
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Mental Health First Aid
Housing Specialist, Valerie Humes interviews Vanessa Rock (Good Counsel Homes) about the importance of teaching your staff how to safely and effectively…
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Pregnancy Help in South Africa
Daniele Gradwell of Pregnancy Help Network talks to International Specialist, Ellen Foell about the work happening in South Africa. This episode was recorded…
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The Spark of Life in Europe
International Program Specialist, Ellen Foell speaks with a few of our international conference attendees — Andrea Tosano (Italy) and Svetlana Jovanova…
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A Center’s Tithe
Ellen Foell, International Program Specialist at Heartbeat International sat down with Judy Weber from First Coast Women’s Services during our Annual…
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Conscience Protections and Pregnancy Help Organizations
Join Heartbeat’s General Counsel, Danielle White and Staff Attorney, Matthew Doane as they interview Arina Grossu, M.A., M.S. Arina is the Founder of…
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The SCOTUS Leak
Listen to Betty McDowell, Jor-El Godsey, and Danielle White as they discuss the latest on the Dobbs case, including their thoughts on the leaked draft opinion…
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Global Evangelization – Life International
Join Jor-El Godsey and Ellen Foell as they talk with Kurt Dillinger and June Blanshan from Life International about responding to God’s call to bring the…
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Arise Daughter – Abortion Recovery Awareness Month
Sylvia Blakely, RN, MS joins Beth Diemert in this episode as we highlight Abortion Recovery Awareness Month. Through her ministry at www.AriseDaughter.org…
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Contenders – Marc Newman
Marc Newman, author of the book, Contenders, talks with Jor-El Godsey about the importance of not just speaking a pro-life message, but messaging it well. They…
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Holding Abortion Clinics Accountable
Abortion facilities should be held to the same standards that other medical facilities are required to meet, but too often, these regulations are not enforced…
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Heartbeat Annual Conference – Onward
Jor-El Godsey, Betty McDowell, and Andrea Trudden share a few thoughts on Heartbeat’s Annual Conference and why the theme of “Onward” was…
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Going Beyond Politics – Andrew Wood
Andrew Wood, Executive Director of Hope Resource Center in Knoxville, TN joins Andrea Trudden, Vice President of Communications & Marketing at Heartbeat…
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Faith Opened Hope’s Doors
Hope’s Place in Goodland, Kansas began with just a few hundred dollars and a strong calling to serve their community. With the help of the Life Launch…
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Studying the Bible Relationally
Join Keith Ferrin and Betty McDowell as they talk about how you can go from “I should read Scripture” to “I want to read Scripture”…
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Anatomy of a Consultation
Listen to this episode as Valerie Humes, Housing Specialist, and Beth Diemert, Director of Affiliate Services, talk about how we can share ideas and work…
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Letter to the Soldier
This episode was originally recorded and published before our 2022 conference. Click here to find out more about our upcoming 2024 conference, United for Life!…
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Assisting Victims of Human Trafficking
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention month. In this episode, Cindy Collins of SpeakHope.net talks about how to prepare your staff to…
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Advocating for Your PHO with Students for Life
Talking about abortion can be intimidating on a school campus, however there are students out there who are ready and willing to stand for life. Kristan…
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Love Unleashes Life
International speaker and author, Stephanie Gray Connors talks with Betty McDowell about how she learned to proclaim the pro-life message with kindness and…
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A Christmas Reflection from the Heartbeat Team
Take a moment to pause and reflect with the leaders at Heartbeat International as they talk about what the pregnancy help movement means to them and how we…
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Christmas in the Maternity Home
Valerie Humes, Housing Specialist at Heartbeat International, brings you a special Christmas edition of the Pregnancy Help Podcast! Listen to her insight into…
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Dobbs: What Happened and What’s Next
The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments for the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization case on December 1. Heartbeat…
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Abortion Pill Reversal: Science, Studies, and Stories
Dr. Brent Boles, APRN Medical Director and Dr. Christina Francis, Board Chair of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists talk…
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Eligibility Criteria for Residents in the Home
Foundation House Ministries has served over 600 women through their residential and non-residential programs. Join Suzanne Burns and Lisa Holmes from…
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Impact on Centers – Dobbs Part 3
Heartbeat’s Vice President, Betty McDowell, and Director of Affiliate Services, Beth Diemert, discuss what you can do now to prepare for the impact of…
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Impact on States – Dobbs Part 2
Heartbeat Vice President, Cindi Boston-Bilotta, and Product Marketing Specialist, Jessica Warner, discuss possible outcomes of Dobbs v Jackson Women’s…
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Ministering to Parents Facing Prenatal Diagnosis
In this episode, we highlight Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month with our guest, Tracy Winsor. Tracy co-founded Be Not Afraid, a ministry that works with…
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Dobbs 101
This episode is the first in a series of episodes on the upcoming Supreme Court case, Dobbs vs Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Oral arguments begin…
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How Much Freedom is Too Much Freedom in the Home?
Amber Hornsby, Founder and ED of Esther Homes, joins the pregnancy help podcast to discuss time-tested principles for managing resident freedoms and privileges…
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A Little Humor with Derrick Tennant
If humor is your drug of choice, you’ll enjoy this episode featuring Derrick Tennant and Betty McDowell! Derrick and his sister Julie are long-time…
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Connecting with Churches – Embrace Grace
Having experienced an unexpected pregnancy herself, Amy Ford knows how important it is to reach out to women and help them form strong relationships with their…
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When to Rebrand and 5 Steps to Do It Well
Debbie Capen, Executive Director of MiraVia, a maternity housing program for college students, walks us through her journey of rebranding a previously…
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Equipping Fathers – Major League Dad
Beth Diemert, Director of Affiliate Services at Heartbeat International interviews Gary Freeman, founder of Major League Dad. Although his father was a pastor…
Pregnancy Help PodcastThe Power of Pregnancy Help – Looking Back on the Past 50 Years
As Heartbeat International celebrates our 50th birthday, Jor-El Godsey and Dr. Peggy Hartshorn take us through the key moments in the pregnancy help movement…
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Passing the Baton
An informal conversation as Mary Peterson interviews Valerie Humes, the new Director of the National Maternity Housing Coalition at Heartbeat International…
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Letter to a Young Bob Foust
Bob Foust, Executive Director of Pregnancy Resource Center in Alabama, was honored at Heartbeat’s Annual Conference with a Servant Leader Award. In this…
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Room to Grow
As Heartbeat International celebrates 50 years of life-saving ministry, Betty McDowell and Jor-El Godsey talk about three big goals for the next half century…
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A Letter to My Younger Self: Be Brave, Be Obedient
Brenda Newport attended a volunteer training for a pregnancy center many years ago with no intention of later becoming the Executive Director. Now, it has…
Pregnancy Help PodcastWe Are Messengers – A Message From the Heartbeat Conference
Darren Mulligan of the Christian music group, We Are Messengers gives his personal insight into the work of the pregnancy help movement, and shares…
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Reflections on Milestones
Betty McDowell shares a story from her own family’s past, and how it ties in to our 50th anniversary here at Heartbeat International. Listen in on this…
Pregnancy Help PodcastSuccession Planning
Join us as Emily Prins (Expect Hope) interviews Mary Peterson on the topic of Succession Planning. Their conversation features lessons learned on helping staff…
Pregnancy Help PodcastA Little Acknowledgement Goes a Long Way
Betty McDowell, Vice President of Ministry Services at Heartbeat International shares her “PegTalk” from the 2014 Annual Conference in Charleston…
Pregnancy Help Podcast30 Years of Lessons Learned
Kirk Walden, Advancement Specialist with Heartbeat International, joins Christine Grimmett to describe the crucial moments in his time in ministry that led him…
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Online Ultrasound Training for the Pregnancy Help Community
Heartbeat International’s Online Academy is releasing an updated online ultrasound training program. Christine Grimmett speaks with Christa Brown…
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A WiLD Heartbeat Experience
Dr. Rob McKenna, Founder and CEO of WiLD, and Dr. Daniel Hallak, Chief Commercial Officer. Rob and Daniel share why the “Whole Intentional Leader…
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Breaking the Shackles of Shame
With a deep passion for working with women, Dinah Monahan gives some basic pointers on overcoming the lies of shame so as to live in the truth. She touches on…
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A Why to Live For – You Were Made to Count
What is that one thing that makes your heart ache? What comes to mind when you hear the words, “calling” and “destiny”? Betty McDowell…
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Oriented for 2021?
Listen in on a conversation between Jor-El Godsey and Betty McDowell talking about hope in light of some of the sobering realities of 2021. Are you alert and…
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Overcoming Difficult Board Dynamics
Sue Baumgarten draws from her experience as a Board member, Board Chair, and Executive Director to offer hope-filled advice on addressing Board dynamics…
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Supporting Women Through the Adoption Process
In this podcast, Jeannine Floores draws from her experience as a birth mom, an adoptive mom, and the Executive Director of a maternity home and adoption…
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How God Uses Your Pain to Bring About Good
What is the value of pain and suffering? How has God used your pain to bring about good, or possibly even bring you into the ministry you are currently working…