Episodes

Kirk Walden explores the power of storytelling, showing how it not only inspires supporters but also plays a key role in motivating and uniting your team. The stories shared within your center help shape its culture, strengthen your mission, and onboard new staff while reigniting the passion of long-term team members. Subscribe to the Pregnancy Help Podcast for a new “Coffee with Kirk” episode every month! Contact Kirk at kirk@kirkwalden.com Click here for Kirk’s Substack Heartbeat Internati...

Join us as we welcome Delaney Walker, Extend Web Services Manager, for a conversation with Social Media Specialist, Morgan Gerig as they dive into the do’s and don’ts of social media for organizations. Delaney and Morgan share essential tips to help you maximize its power in reaching both clients and donors. Whether you’re a pro or just getting started, you won’t want to miss these valuable takeaways for building relationships over social media! Contact Delaney at dwalker@extendwebservices.com ...

Kathy Jerman, Director of Affiliate Services at Heartbeat International interviews Jeanneane Maxon and Janetta Ross to discuss how pregnancy help organizations can apply for state tax credits that can be offered to donors. Learn how you can stay on top of this and other opportunities and resources to make the most of your center’s funding efforts. Charlotte Lozier Institute: Article Contact Jeanneane Maxon at jmaxon@herplan.org Visit LozierInstitue.org for more resources Click here to learn mo...

In this debut episode of our new monthly series for pregnancy help leaders, Connie Coleman guides you through a powerful exercise to help you pinpoint where your focus should be. By clarifying your “why” and “how,” you’ll ensure that every task on your to-do list aligns with your mission. Tune in to set the foundation for success in your ministry! Subscribe to the Pregnancy Help Podcast for future episodes with Connie Coleman! Click here for more on Heartbeat International’s consultation servi...

Join Lauren Bell and Jack Pickering from Extend Web Services in a discussion around using Google advertising as an impactful way to make your presence known online. They cover ways to target your audience, tell your story, and maximize click and conversions all through a budget that fits your organization. Listen in to learn how you can connect with more clients through Google ads! Visit ExtendWebServices.com for more on Extend Web Services Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a...

Lisa Bourne, Jor-El Godsey, and Andrea Trudden take some time to unpack the flurry of pro-life legislative and policy activity happening in the first 10 days of the new administration. Tune in to find out what changes we’ve seen already and how these changes may impact the life saving work of pregnancy help organizations. Sponsored by Pregnancy Help News Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and...

Lisa Bourne takes us through the news highlights of the month, covering stories related to the work of pregnancy help worldwide. This month’s episode focuses on the March for Life as Lisa shares key moments from her time on the ground in DC, as well as some of the many events happening surrounding the March, including the Pro-Life Summit. Have an idea for a Pregnancy Help News Story? Click Here! Visit PregnancyHelpNews.com to read full articles. Heartbeat International provides a forum to expr...

Kirk Walden shares stories of moments when stepping outside of the lines led to life-changing impact. He explores the idea that there are times when breaking the rules (or at least, not adhering strictly) is a means to extend the love of Jesus to others. Listen in for examples of how bold, compassionate actions can make all the difference. Contact Kirk at kirk@kirkwalden.com Click here for Kirk’s Substack Subscribe to the Pregnancy Help Podcast for more episodes! Heartbeat International prov...

Originally aired on The Dr. Joe Show, this episode features Dr. Joe Malone and Lora Current as they discuss the culture of relationships today in a world where men and women are told that they need to be the same in every way. Lora shares what she has noticed from young women who have been immersed in the “hookup culture”, and explores strategies for empowering women to recognize their inherent worth in relationships so that they can live a life of sexual wellness. Click here to check out The D...

Peter Breen with Thomas More Society joins Danielle White to discuss how past legal attacks on pregnancy help organizations compare to what we see post-Dobbs, and key strategies for a strong pro-life defense. Tune in to learn more about Peter’s personal experiences in pregnancy help and the role of Thomas More Society in defending this work. Click here for more on the Thomas More Society Sponsored by Pregnancy Help News Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas...

How often do we miss those moments where Jesus is trying to speak to us? In this episode, Kirk Walden tells a story of missing out on what (or who) is right in front of us, relating it to how often we miss the times that the Lord is trying to show us something. If we start asking “where” we see Jesus each day instead of “if”, our perspective can shift, relieving anxiety, preventing burnout, and building confidence. Contact Kirk at kirk@kirkwalden.com Click here for Kirk’s Substack Subscribe t...

Lisa Bourne takes us through the news highlights of the month, covering stories related to the work of pregnancy help worldwide. This month includes a new case in Texas involving mail order abortion pills, ways to help pregnant moms and their babies during Christmas, celebrating milestones with Heartbeat Academy and Sidewalk Advocates for Life, and more good news stories from the pregnancy help movement. Have an idea for a Pregnancy Help News Story? Click Here! Visit PregnancyHelpNews.com to re...

In Part 2, Carole Novielli and Jor-El Godsey expose the dark agenda behind the more recent push for chemical abortion on vulnerable young women, forcing them to play doctor, nurse and pathologist as they take the abortion pills alone at home with little to no medical oversight. Despite the risks of these pills, many major medical organizations support easy access to abortion, and complications related to chemical abortion are often overlooked or go unreported. The complicit media clearly has a b...

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 about the devastating impact of abortion. Read Carole’s articles with Live Action here Sponsored by the Abortion Pill Rescue Network Heartbeat Internat...

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 Heartbeat’s Annual Conference Have an idea for a Pregnancy Help News Story? Click Here! Visit PregnancyHelpNews.com to read full articles. Heartbeat Intern...

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 the impact of your ministry in 2025 and beyond. Contact Kirk at kirk@kirkwalden.com Click here for Kirk’s Substack Subscribe to the Pregnancy Help Po...

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 ExtendWebServices.com or email support@extendwebservices.com Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audie...

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, relational connections between their clients and adoption agencies, providing a strong bridge to much-needed resources. Resources: Contact Lifeline Ch...

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 Church Pregnancy Help Organizations — Click here to subscribe to Heartbeat International’s newsletters Supporters — Click here to receive updates fro...

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 are aggressively trying to suppress a women’s right to know about her options and for some, forcing women to continue an abortion that they no longer wa...

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 states now battling to keep their right to offer and speak about the protocol. Recognizing the risks of chemical abortion and the dangers of abortion p...

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.com Click here for Kirk’s Substack Subscribe to the Pregnancy Help Podcast for more episodes! Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a...

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 Pregnancy Help Podcast for a new Marketing Minute episode each month! Visit ExtendWebServices.com for more on Extend Web Services Heartbeat Interna...

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 sharing the Gospel to people of different cultures. Hilary is now able to share how this translates to evangelization in the pregnancy help setting. Boo...