Gospel-Centered Pro-Life Podcast

Sometimes, the women we meet at the abortion center are seeking an abortion because they do not know who the father of the baby is. In this podcast, we offer suggestions on handling this situation and some pitfalls to avoid in counseling a choice for life. https://sidewalks4life.com/ 

While our primary ministry in sidewalk outreach is to abortion-minded moms, we also do encourage abortion workers to leave the industry. This podcast relates the encouraging story of a worker who left after hearing us speak truth from the sidewalk for months. This is an inspiring reminder to persevere knowing that God's word never returns void. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/  

Women seek abortions for all kinds of reasons. Recently we've seen a trend in miscarriages and women coming to have abortions for fear that they are miscarrying. In this episode, we share some insights on ministering to these families. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/  

It's amazing that God lets us be a part of what He is doing. In this episode, we look back at what God did through the ministry of Love Life in 2022. 

One of the most challenging issues sidewalk counselors face is finding peace and strength to know what they can and cannot change as they minister. When we focus on what we cannot change, we become discouraged. Through the Serenity prayer and Scripture, we talk about how to find peace and courage in ministering no matter what we face. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

In this episode, we give general guidelines for helping friends of abortion-determined women to counsel a choice for life effectively. Many times, a friend is trusted by the mom and desires to help the mom choose life but is uncertain of how to do so. We offer effective strategies using a true case study to help sidewalk outreach teams know what to say to help friends of these moms speak for life. These strategies are also useful to our sidewalk teams in calling out to friends of moms waiting in their cars. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/  

With the overturning of Roe V Wade, many lives have been saved. However, the abortion industry has shifted to distributing abortion pills by mail. These deadly pills can even be sent to states that have made abortion illegal. In this episode, we share some insights on reaching those tempted to receive the abortion pill by mail. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/ 

What makes some women consider abortion as an option? Of course, there is a myriad of reasons women seek out abortions but in this episode, we look at the top 10 reasons women who we have ministered to have told us brought them to the abortion center. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

In our ministry on the sidewalk, we deal with a lot of rejection. The story of the prophet Ezekiel is a powerful encouragement to us in this difficult ministry. In this episode, we offer some insights and encouragement from the book of Ezekiel that we believe will be a blessing to you. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/  

This is a rerun of an older episode but we think it will be a blessing to you. With holidays coming and family gatherings oftentimes being a part of family traditions it can be a challenge sharing your beliefs and convictions without starting a family feud. In this episode, We talk through some Biblical principles and give some wisdom on how to share your pro-life and Gospel convictions in a way that honors the Lord and reaches your loved ones. https://sidewalks4life.com/ www.gospelcenteredprolife.com  

The ministry on the sidewalk can be very intimidating, especially for those of us who lack boldness. The Bible gives us guidance and encouragement on how to get the boldness we need. In this episode, we share some scriptures as well as practical insights that will help you increase your boldness.   https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

A large percentage of women considering abortion do so because they are being coerced into it. We can use some principles to help empower these women to push back against coercion. In this episode, we share some of those principles to help equip you to fight coercion at the abortion centers. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

In this difficult ministry, we need reminders of why we do what we do. In this episode, we share some insights from the book of Habakkuk that we believe will be an encouragement to you. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

Our primary goal at the abortion centers is to reach moms and help them to choose life. However, being a Gospel-centered ministry there are others. like abortion workers, that we could reach with the Gospel. Abortion workers are a vital group we can reach at abortion centers. In this episode, we share some insights and wisdom on how to effectively reach abortion workers. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/ Testimony of an abortion worker: https://youtu.be/b9dElauwa2g

We pray for God to send more laborers in the harvest at the abortion centers but sometimes the folks that come along to “help” aren't so helpful. At times, other groups come along to stand for life that may have different tactics and even cause problems. In this episode, we talk about a recent situation our sidewalk teams had and give some biblical insights on how to navigate these challenges. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

In this episode, Vicky shares a recent experience ministering to a young lady who chose life years ago but now has another unplanned pregnancy. Walking with families that chose life is rewarding but often it is a long journey of discipleship for these moms and dads. Join us as we offer some wisdom and encouragement. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/ 

Since the overturning of Roe V Wade, many states have made abortion illegal. Because of that states where abortion is still legal, have seen an influx in families showing up at their abortion centers. In this episode, we discuss how to deal with this influx of abortions and give some strategies and advice to navigate these challenges.

Because of the nature of the ministry we do at the abortion centers there are times when the police must get involved. Sometimes they are called on us and other times we have to call them, either way, there are likely going to be times you have to deal with them. In this episode, we share some insights on how to deal with the police and the best way to navigate through these challenges. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/ 

We pour our hearts out to moms and dads in our outreach at the abortion centers. Of course, our hope is that they would choose life but that isn't always the case. Sometimes no matter how well we present a case for life they will reject it and choose abortion. In this episode, we offer some wisdom, encouragement, and experience on how to deal with this. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

The abortion industry is vested in dissuading abortion-minded women from talking with pro-life organizations. In this episode, we share an article written by Planned Parenthood on some of the tactics they use to discourage women from talking to us and how to circumvent these tactics. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

We encounter various situations with the families we reach at the abortion centers. Some of those situations are very difficult to deal with. One of the most challenging scenarios is when doctors have said the baby has major medical issues. In this episode, we talk about how to biblically and graciously handle these situations. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/ https://benotafraid.net/

We are called to be a voice for the voiceless, sometimes this requires us to raise our voices to be heard. In the episode, we share some insights and encouragement on how to effectively use your voice at the abortion center. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

There are many things that the devil uses to discourage and distract us from what God has called us to. One of the enemy's most effective tools is offense. If we harbor offense and bitterness it can be very destructive to us and to those we minister with as well as those we minister to. In this episode, we talk about the trap of offense, and how to deal with and avoid it. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

While our primary reasons to stand for life come from the Word of God we also have logical and scientific reasons to stand against abortion. The science is clear life begins at conception but there are other great scientific and logical arguments that we can use to refute pro-abortion arguments. In this episode, we share some of those arguments and help equip you as you stand for life in your city. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

In our ministry at the abortion centers, we are in a war zone. It's easy to be discouraged and disheartened but the scripture gives us some encouragement in the midst of the war zone. In this episode, we look at the story of Jeremiah as well as other scripture to glean come encouraging principles for the battle. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

In your ministry at the abortion center, things can get intense from time to time. Placing a camera that records aggressive behavior from those opposing you can be a great way to hold them accountable. In this episode, we talk about using a camera on the sidewalk and give some advice and encouragement on how to do that most effectively. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/ 

Pregnancy centers are a vital part of creating a culture of love and life in a city. Partnerships with PRC's are important as they offer resources and alternatives to women considering abortion. In this episode, we talk about this crucial relationship and how to cultivate the relationship with your local pregnancy in the most healthy way. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/ 

In our outreach to women considering abortion, we sometimes encounter people pretending to need help but have ulterior motives. Some of these folks may be proabortion supporters trying to either distract us or get inside information. In this episode, we talk about how to detect these scams as well as how to deal with these situations should they arise. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

With the recent overturning of Roe Vs. Wade, there have been some threats of violence against pro-life groups. In this episode, we give some practical wisdom and encouragement to help you stay safe on the sidewalks.  https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

We are all rejoicing over the miraculous move from the Supreme Court to overturn the Roe Vs Wade decision. In this episode, we wanted to share some insights and how we felt when we first heard the news. gospelcenteredprolife.com

We experience a lot of sorrow in ministry at the abortion centers. It's very difficult to watch women walk into the abortion center day after day and leave with the heaviness of that situation unscathed. In this episode, we talk about how to process all of this and stay effective on the sidewalk. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

This episode came out of a recent conversation that Vicky had with a mom that chose life months ago. In this episode, we discuss how to effectively share the Gospel with women who choose life and the fact that we can't take it at face value if they say that they are a Christian. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/ 

The abortion pill is becoming the most common abortion procedure in the US. Many clinics do both surgical and pill abortions but some do only the abortion pill. This presents some unique challenges. In this episode, we talk about those unique challenges and some strategies to overcome them. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/ 

Any day now the Supreme Court could issue a decision that will effectively overturn Roe V. Wade. This would push the decision to allow abortions back to the states. In this episode, we talk about how that could affect us on the sidewalk and how we can prepare ourselves to reach women who have unplanned pregnancies. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

Many of the families we encounter at the abortion centers have very dire situations. A powerful way to help these families choose life and get on track in the right direction is to paint a positive vision for them. In this episode, we give some principles on how to do this effectively. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

We should all agree that abortion is murder. However, how we convey this truth to those we minister to at the abortion centers is important. In this episode, we talk about the importance of shining the light of truth and some Biblical principles on how to do that graciously.  https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

Let's face it, in ministry we want to see results. Of course, outward results are a good thing but they don't come automatically. There are some hidden things that take place in and through our lives that lead to those results. In this episode, we share some of the principles and sacrifices that lend themselves to the results we desire to produce for the Lord. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

In ministry, we can do a lot of “good” things. These things can be a distraction from the best things that God is calling us to. In this episode, we share some insights on how you can stay focused on the best things without falling victim to the "good" things. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/ 

Women and men who have abortion in their past are some of the most powerful witnesses on the sidewalk. However, it's important that we minister from a place of healing rather than a place of hurting. In this episode, we talk about how to approach this subject, and Vicky shares her story of ministering on the sidewalk before she received healing from a past abortion. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

We encounter all types of people in our ministry at the abortion centers. Oftentimes there are barriers that hinder us from reaching these people. One of the main barriers is the language barrier. If women can't understand you and you can't understand them it's impossible to communicate help and hope to them. In this episode, we give some tips on how to overcome the language barrier so you can help women understand the truth and choose life. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/ 

Every abortion center presents unique challenges. Most abortion centers do early term abortions but some of these centers do them 20 weeks and past. In this episode, we talk through some strategies to reach out at these late term abortion facilities and how to be most effective in helping these moms choose life. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/ 

As counselors on the sidewalk at our local abortion center we want to reach the women and men going in. To reach someone effectively, it's importnat that we try to understand their mindset. In this episode, we share some insights and things we've learned to help get into the mindest of those coming to the abortion centers. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

In order for a ministry to be healthy it needs good leaders. Especially in sidewalk ministry, we need people who are strong and yet humble as leaders . In this episode, we talk through some of the things that make great leaders and how we can grow as leaders ourselves. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/ 

We encounter various issues in our outreach at the abortion centers. Oftentimes as we reach out to the women going into the abortion center they ignore us, sometimes they are completely open and honest and other times they stop to talk but lie about what they are there. In this episode, we share some insights on how to navigate through the conversation when you suspect that they are lying to you and how to bring the truth in these situations. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/ 

A common struggle in sidewalk ministry and really any ministry is raising up volunteers and people to serve alongside you. In this episode, we share some tips, experiences, and encouragement that will help you as you seek to raise up an army of Godly volunteers to cover the sidewalks with the light of the Gospel.

In this episode, we talk more about sidewalk strategies but really focus on why we do what we do as sidewalk counselors. If we have the "Why" in our hearts then the "How" will take care of itself.

The Lord has graciously given us some effective strategies to reach people at the abortion centers. In this episode, we encourage and challenge you with some of these effective strategies. 

Mama “T” showed up at the abortion center because her doctor told abortion was the only safe option for her. By God's grace, Vicky was able to talk and pray with her before she went into the abortion center. In this episode, we equip you by sharing that amazing story and how to Lord used sidewalk ministry to not only save her baby but save another family as well.

God has provided many wonderful tools for us to use in our ministry at the abortion centers. Though these tools aren't all necessary they certainly can help make our ministry more effective. In this episode, we talk about amplified sound as a useful tool in ministry and give some helpful tips on using it in sidewalk outreach.

In vitro fertilization has been used for years to help couples who aren't able to concieve children naturally have children. Many don't realize that there are some major concerns with this process that we should have if we are going to hold a Biblical view of human life. In this episode, we talk about IVF in light of scripture and share some insights that will help you to think of IVF in a Biblically consistent way.

Raising our voice to be heard by those walking into the local abortion centers is an important way to reach men and women. However, there are some great and not so great things to say. In this episode, we share some helpful phases and some insights on how to reach out in this way. https://sidewalks4life.com/things-to-say-from-the-sidewalk/