Advance Your Mission Through Media

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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 your messaging. They also dive into the unique media challenges PHOs face post-Dobbs—and why it’s more important than ever to speak boldly and authentically. Plus, get a sneak peek at this year’s Pregnancy Help Institute Media & Messaging track!

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.

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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 15

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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 standards on Mifepristone. Lisa also shares insights from the largest-ever Heartbeat International Conference, where the pregnancy help community united under the theme “Together Towards Tomorrow.” Finally, she uncovers the real story behind Adriana Smith and the Georgia law controversy.

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.

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Marketing Minute – Your Website Has a Job

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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 an effective online presence. Whether your site feels outdated or just a little off, this conversation will help you rethink what’s working—and what’s getting in the way.

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.

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Igniting More – Closing the Circles

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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 team functioning efficiently? Are roles and goals clearly defined? Connie emphasizes the importance of pursuing excellence in every aspect of ministry, aligning our actions with God’s will and His timing. This episode is a call to not just lead well—but to finish well.

 

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.

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The First 100 Days of the Trump Administration

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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 report from the Ethics and Public Policy Center, The Abortion Pill Harms Women, which reveals data that could reshape the national conversation around chemical abortion.

Stay updated on pro-life news at PregnancyHelpNews.com!

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“Get Out of There. We Can Do This.” – Elizabeth and Ben’s Story

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Cindi Boston sits down with Elizabeth and Ben, parents of a beautiful baby girl who 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 the decision of whether to have their baby or to choose abortion. While at Planned Parenthood (and after swallowing the first abortion pill), Elizabeth received a text from Ben — “Get out of there. We can do this.”

Hear how a call to the Abortion Pill Rescue Network connected them with compassionate medical professionals and mentors within the pregnancy help movement who not only helped to save their baby girl, but also gave them the support they needed to renew their relationship and family.

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Saving Lives Through Collaboration – Let Them Live

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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 nowhere to turn. They also dive into the power of storytelling in nonprofit fundraising, and how social media has become a vital tool for connection and support.

Sponsored by Heartbeat International’s Pregnancy Help Institute

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.

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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 14

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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, scholarship funds for moms served by the pregnancy help community, and much more!

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.

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Coffee with Kirk – Dare to Dream

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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 you to follow whatever God is calling you to do – no matter how big!

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.

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Marketing Minute – Google Ads on a Budget

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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 they are searching for help. The rest of the Extend team also joins in for a special Q&A session!

  • Contact Jack Pickering at jpickering@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.

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