Speed to Care, Faith in Action – Toby DeBause

Toby DeBause, President of Crisis Pregnancy Centers of Tidewater, joins Heartbeat’s Tracie Shellhouse to share the powerful story of how their organization responded to a call for deeper impact—by radically restructuring operations, expanding services, and walking in bold faith. From shifting to same-day care and doubling staff to facing budget deficits and watching God provide in miraculous ways, Toby’s journey is a testament to what can happen when leaders discern, act, and trust fully in God’s timing. If you’re weighing new opportunities at your center, this episode will encourage you to choose faith over fear.

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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.

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 17

Lisa Bourne, Managing Editor of Pregnancy Help News takes us through this month’s top stories, including the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that defunds Planned Parenthood for one year—and the legal challenges that follow. You’ll hear updates on state-led efforts to redirect Medicaid funding, a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood and Minnesota involving coerced abortion, and CDC data that challenges claims about post-Dobbs maternal mortality rates. Plus, inspiring stories from pregnancy help centers in the U.S. and abroad!

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.

Coffee with Kirk – Finest Hour

Kirk Walden shares his favorite underdog moments from classic films—and how they reflect the powerful, everyday victories happening in pregnancy help centers. As ministry workers, you often meet clients who feel defeated or overwhelmed. But just like in those cinematic turning points, you have the opportunity to speak life, offer hope, and remind them that God still believes in their story.

 

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.

Pregnancy Help News Turns 10! – Part 2

In this follow-up episode celebrating 10 years of Pregnancy Help News, Jor-El Godsey, Andrea Trudden, and Lisa Bourne reflect on key moments like Dobbs, the pandemic, and ongoing censorship battles—while offering a behind-the-scenes look at how stories are sourced, shared, and amplified.

With nearly 30,000 subscribers and growing global impact, Pregnancy Help News continues to be the voice of the pro-life pregnancy help movement. Subscribe at PregnancyHelpNews.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.

Pregnancy Help News Turns 10! – Part 1

Jor-El Godsey, Jay Hobbs, and Kirk Walden celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pregnancy Help News! They share the story of how the news outlet began, its mission to highlight the life-saving work of pregnancy help organizations, and the legal and cultural challenges that shaped its journey. From major milestones like AB 775 to the growing impact of the Abortion Pill Rescue® Network, the conversation explores the power of storytelling, the importance of promoting the work of the movement, and how Pregnancy Help News continues to unite and inspire pro-lifers around the world.

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.

Igniting More – Overcoming Obstacles

Connie Coleman tackles real questions from friends in the movement, offering wisdom drawn from her own leadership journey. She shares how to maintain meaningful relationships with clients even after their babies are born, creating a foundation for ongoing support. Connie also opens up about navigating tough leadership challenges—like managing personnel conflicts, facing uncertainty, and discerning God’s direction when doors close unexpectedly. Through it all, she reveals how faith helped her persevere and lead with courage in the hardest seasons.

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.

 

Called to Rescue: A Doctor’s Journey with the Abortion Pill Rescue® Network

Dr. Bob Snyder once believed that abortion was part of compassionate care—even as a Christian and practicing OBGYN. It took a challenging conversation during a Bible study to shift his perspective, leading him to his local PRC and later to the Abortion Pill Rescue® Network, where he began offering hope to women seeking to reverse the effects of a chemical abortion.

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.

Coffee with Kirk: Turning Posts into Personal Connections

Kirk Walden is joined by his daughter, Laura Lambert, to talk about using social media as a powerful relationship-building tool. They share how organizations can create content that connects with clients and supporters on a personal level—while reaching broad audiences across platforms. Laura and Kirk break down social media strategy into simple, fun, and meaningful steps that draw people closer to your mission.

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.

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 16

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 remove the last remaining FDA safety standards for chemical abortion. Lisa also shares updates on a Pennsylvania Attorney General webpage targeting Pregnancy Help Organizations, as well as two major achievements worth celebrating—Pregnancy Help News marks 10 years of reporting, and the Abortion Pill Rescue® Network reaches a new milestone of lives saved!

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.