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Pregnancy Help Podcast
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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.
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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 29
1w ago00:11:33Tap to summarizeStay informed with the latest headlines shaping the pregnancy help movement in the July 2026 edition of the Pregnancy Help News Brief. This month’s episode covers the landmark California trial over abortion pill reversal, legal efforts to strengthen protections for women facing chemical abortions, inspiring stories of thriving fatherhood initiatives and post-abortion healing ministries, and other significant developments impacting pregnancy help organizations across the U.S. and around the world. Stay informed on these developments and more at PregnancyHelpNews.com. Have an idea for a Pregnancy Help News Story? Click Here! Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share
Transcribe →The Power of Data Stories: Improved Marketing
2w ago00:13:00Tap to summarizeThis episode explores how pregnancy help organizations can use data to make smarter marketing decisions that align with their mission. Learn how to move beyond assumptions, interpret key reports, identify who you’re reaching—and who you’re not—and use those insights to better connect with women seeking hope and support. Resourses: Episode 2 Graphs Learn More About Next Level CMS Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share
Transcribe →Marketing Minute: Winning Trust in the Age of SEO, AEO, and GEO
2w ago00:37:02Tap to summarizeIn this Marketing Minute segment of the Pregnancy Help Podcast, host Delaney sits down with digital advertising specialist Jack and IT/cybersecurity consultant Tim Stephens to demystify how AI is reshaping online visibility for pregnancy help organizations. The trio breaks down the differences between SEO (search engine optimization), AEO (answer engine optimization), and GEO (generative engine optimization), explaining why “trust signals” — authoritative content, reviews, consistent listings, and technical site health — now matter more than ever as AI overviews and chatbots reshape how people search. Download: The AI Data Stoplight Download: Is This AI Tool Safe? A Quick Checklist Interested in emails from Extend Web Services? Contact support@extendwebservices.com Visit ExtendWebServices.com for more on Extend Web Services Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share
Transcribe →Coffee with Kirk: Opposites Attract pt 1
2w ago00:27:02Tap to summarizeThis episode of Coffee with Kirk explores how differences in personality and communication styles can become strengths rather than sources of conflict. Using humorous stories from their own marriage, Kirk and Jenn Walden discuss how embracing different perspectives, staying united around a shared mission, and using personality and team-building tools can strengthen relationships, leadership, and ministry. Kirk Walden’s latest book, Saving Samaria is available now! Click here to order! Click here for Kirk’s Substack Contact Kirk at kirk@kirkwalden.com Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share
Transcribe →Come Home: The Journey to Wholeness
3w ago00:26:20Tap to summarizeFor more than thirty years, Lynae McFarland carried a secret she believed would define her forever. Burdened by shame after two abortions, she spent decades trying to outrun her past, until God began gently calling her home. In this deeply moving conversation, Lynae shares how a simple word for the year, an unexpected business card, and the compassionate welcome of a pregnancy help clinic became the beginning of complete transformation. Today, the woman who once hid in silence now helps others find freedom, healing, and hope through Christ. This is a powerful testimony that no one is beyond God’s mercy and that our greatest wounds can become our greatest ministry. Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share
Transcribe →Marketing Minute: AI without Anxiety
Jul 800:34:02Tap to summarizeThis month’s Marketing Minute explores how pregnancy help organizations can use AI with confidence while protecting sensitive data. Delaney sits down with IT and cybersecurity consultant Tim Stephens to discuss AI privacy, security, and best practices when using tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. From avoiding common data pitfalls to recognizing AI-powered scams and creating smart organizational policies, this episode offers practical guidance to help ministries embrace AI responsibly while safeguarding client information and organizational integrity. Download: The AI Data Stoplight Download: Is This AI Tool Safe? A Quick Checklist Interested in emails from Extend Web Services? Contact support@extendwebservices.com Visit ExtendWebServices.com for more on Extend Web Services Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share
Transcribe →Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 28
Jun 2500:12:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Pregnancy Help News Brief, Lisa Bourne highlights key developments impacting the pregnancy help community, including Heartbeat International’s launch of new resources addressing coerced and forced abortions linked to chemical abortion drugs. The episode also covers legal challenges involving Planned Parenthood, the first criminal case under Texas’s post-Dobbs abortion law, renewed discussion surrounding Down syndrome diagnoses and abortion, and a national advocacy training that equipped pregnancy help leaders to effectively share their mission with lawmakers and the public. Stay informed on these developments and more at PregnancyHelpNews.com. Have an idea for a Pregnancy Help News Story? Click Here! Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share
Transcribe →Coffee with Kirk – Five Peters Who Shape our Ministry Culture
Jun 2400:25:23Tap to summarizeThis episode of Coffee with Kirk explores the story of the Apostle Peter through five distinct stages of his journey. Kirk and Jen Walden reflect on how God sees potential in us that we often cannot see in ourselves, using Peter’s transformation from a weary fisherman to a leader who helped shape the early Church. Through personal stories and biblical insights, they encourage pregnancy help leaders to embrace every season of their calling. Kirk Walden’s latest book, Saving Samaria is available now! Click here to order! Click here for Kirk’s Substack Contact Kirk at kirk@kirkwalden.com Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share
Transcribe →The Power of Data Stories: Setting Meaningful Mission Goals
Jun 2300:12:50Tap to summarizeIn the first episode of The Power of Data Stories, Next Level’s Kelle Berry explores how pregnancy help organizations can move beyond counting activities and begin measuring true mission impact. Using practical examples and real-world data scenarios, she demonstrates how understanding baselines, trends, and outcomes can help leaders set meaningful goals, identify opportunities for growth, and make informed decisions that reach more women and save more lives. Discover how your center’s data can tell a powerful story—and help drive greater impact in your community. Resourses: Episode 1 Graphs Learn More About Next Level CMS Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share
Transcribe →The Fathers We Don’t See, The Stories We Don’t Hear
Jun 1700:33:00Tap to summarizeIn this special Father’s Day episode of the Pregnancy Help Podcast, host Jor-El Godsey is joined by Josh Cheresnick and Nyles Pinckney for an honest conversation about the often-overlooked experiences of men facing unplanned pregnancies and abortion decisions. Together, they explore the fear, uncertainty, and pressure many men feel when learning they may become fathers, the cultural messages that silence men’s emotions, and the lasting impact abortion can have on a father’s identity and healing journey. This episode sheds light on the unique challenges men face, the importance of fatherhood, and the hope, healing, and redemption available to those carrying hidden wounds. Whether you are a father, mentor, pregnancy help leader, or someone seeking to better understand the male perspective, this conversation offers a powerful and compassionate look at the fathers we often don’t see and the stories we rarely hear. Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share
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