Pregnancy Help Podcast

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 in Congress to strike down the FACE Act, and a concerning citizen petition aiming to … Continue reading →

Delaney Walker and Monet Reid share practical strategies for using marketing tools to cultivate stronger relationships with your donors. From email marketing and social media to storytelling and communication calendars, they unpack how consistent, authentic messaging can deepen donor trust … Continue reading →

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 legacy. Debbie shares how personal loss shaped her mission and led to a … Continue reading →

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 person's unique gifts while moving forward together with a shared vision. Discover practical ways to … Continue reading →

How can Pregnancy Help Organizations navigate today's media landscape with clarity and confidence? In this episode, Andrea Trudden and Lisa Bourne break it down, offering practical insight on building strong relationships with journalists, preparing for interviews, and staying proactive with … Continue reading →

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 effects from chemical abortion, sparking renewed calls for the Trump administration to review FDA safety … Continue reading →

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 PHOs make, why clarity and branding matter more than you think, and how to craft … Continue reading →

Connie Coleman explores the concept of bringing intentional completeness to the work God has entrusted to us. She challenges listeners to reflect on key questions that reveal the fruitfulness of their ministry efforts: Are we seeing real impact? Is our … Continue reading →

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 the pregnancy help movement. They explore early victories, emerging challenges, and the groundbreaking … Continue reading →

Cindi Boston sits down with Elizabeth and Ben, parents of a beautiful baby girl that was saved through the Abortion Pill Rescue Network. Facing an unplanned pregnancy and lacking the support that they needed, the couple found themselves arguing about … Continue reading →

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 groups, and mentorship — creating a safety net for women who often feel like they have … Continue reading →

Lisa Bourne reports on this month's pro-life news highlights. She covers new proposed legislation to protect Pregnancy Help Organizations and end discrimination (including the Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2025), a new Pregnancy Center Advocacy Hub launched by AUL, … Continue reading →

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 seems out of reach, listen in to hear how he breaks it down, empowering … Continue reading →

Think your organization can't afford Google Ads? Think again! Delaney Walker and Jack Pickering from the Extend Web Services team break down strategies to run a Google Ad campaign on a tight budget that effectively reaches clients when and where … Continue reading →

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 and organizational spiritual health, your organization can move to the next level … Continue reading →

Kathy Jerman, Director of Affiliate Services at Heartbeat International, and Abbey Bongiorno, Legal Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom's Church & Ministry Alliance, talk about how pregnancy help organizations can partner with ADF to ensure that their rights to operate as … Continue reading →

Tracie Shellhouse, VP of Ministry Services at Heartbeat International, and Beth Henderson, CEO of New Hope Pregnancy Care Center, discuss the value of both in-person and online conference experiences. With something for everyone, regardless of experience—whether you're new to the … Continue reading →

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. His clear and compassionate view of who we are and the potential … Continue reading →

Lisa Bourne reports on this month's highlights including praise for pregnancy help from Vice President, JD Vance and criticism for Planned Parenthood from The New York Times. Lisa also covers Abortion Pill Reversal in Russia and an effort to replicate … Continue reading →

Danielle White interviews Jeremy Dys from First Liberty Institute about a recent legal victory involving a Miami pregnancy center that was vandalized following the Dobbs decision. While we have historically seen the FACE Act weaponized against the pro-life community, this … Continue reading →

Delaney Walker, Extend Web Services Manager is joined by Jennifer Ellis, Customer Support Specialist to unpack the elements of branding that are key in creating your organization's identity. Tune in for expert tips on crafting strong brand guidelines that help … Continue reading →

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, SORE, she shares practical insights on how to assess your current practices and organizational … Continue reading →

Christa Brown interviews Dr. Catherine Wheeler about her personal journey from performing abortions to becoming a pro-life advocate. Dr. Wheeler opens up about her experiences in the healthcare world, how things have changed over the years, and how we can … Continue reading →

Lisa Bourne takes us through the news highlights of the month, covering stories related to the work of pregnancy help worldwide. This month features stories on a group providing refuge for human trafficking victims, Embrace Grace groups, emergency contraceptive use, … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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. … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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. … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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. … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

Join Valerie Harkins in conversation with Stacey Womack, Founder and Executive Director of Abuse Recovery Ministry Services (ARMS) to explore the topic of domestic abuse and the impact on victims who find themselves in the pregnancy help setting. Drawing on … Continue reading →

In today's fast-paced media landscape, it is more crucial than ever for pregnancy centers to understand how public narratives are shaped. In this episode, Andrea Trudden and Lisa Bourne break down the current media trends affecting pregnancy and women's health, … Continue reading →

Kirk Walden relates his recent experiences at “the happiest place on earth for weary travellers”, Buc-ee's to the work of pregnancy help. You may not be selling fuel, snacks, or merchandise at your center, but what you have to offer … Continue reading →