Coffee with Kirk: The Coaching Culture Pt. 1

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In this episode of Coffee with Kirk, Kirk and Jenn Walden dive into a new series, “The Coaching Culture” to explore why ministry is a team sport. They share how intentional coaching and thoughtful questions can help pregnancy help teams grow, stay connected, and serve their mission together. Jenn explains what a ministry coach does and why making time for those conversations matters. Together, they consider how a culture of coaching can support leaders and volunteers, reduce isolation, and help teams care for one another.

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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.

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Heart and Home: More Than a Meal

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Valerie Lindsay, Heartbeat’s Housing Specialist and Executive Director of the Maternity Housing Coalition talks with Faith, Maternity Homes Manager at Aid for Women, about how shared meals help residents feel welcomed and known. Drawing on life in a home that serves women from many cultures, they explore how food, meaningful traditions, and clear structure can work together to build connection.

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 Power of Data Stories: Using Data to Learn and Adjust

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In this episode of The Power of Data Stories, Kelle Berry explains how pregnancy help organizations can use reports to identify patterns, ask better questions, and make practical adjustments while there is still time to improve results. Learn a simple process for turning data into meaningful action without using numbers to judge or score your team.

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 Future is Human

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Jess Ford, founder of Ford Creative Company and Imago Dei Company, explores how pregnancy help organizations can strengthen their marketing, prepare for an AI-driven future, and use technology to reach more women. He also shares why embracing innovation doesn’t mean losing the essential human connection at the heart of the 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.

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Marketing Minute: How to Audit Your Digital Ad Campaigns

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Running digital ads but not sure if they’re actually working? In this Marketing Minute episode of the Extend Web Services manager, Delaney sits down with digital ad specialist Jack Pickering to break down how to audit your Google and Meta ad campaigns. From conversion tracking and audience targeting to landing page experience and ongoing optimization, Jack shares practical tips for anyone running ads, considering ads, or working with a marketing agency and wanting to ask smarter questions.

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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Why Remembrance Matters

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September 12, 2026, is the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. Across the country, and in communities beyond the United States, people will gather at gravesites and memorials to pause, pray, and remember children who have been lost to abortion. In this powerful conversation, Michele Cheresnick is joined by Karen Ellison of Deeper Still and Kellye Duke of the National Memorial for the Unborn to explore the importance of abortion healing, remembrance, and redemption. Together, they discuss how memorializing a child can bring freedom from guilt and shame, why community and intentional support matter, and how pregnancy help organizations and churches can more intentionally walk alongside women, men, and families impacted by abortion.

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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.

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Boards Behaving Badly Part 1

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What happens when a well-intentioned board starts behaving badly? In this episode of the Pregnancy Help Podcast, Jor-El Godsey and Lauri Campbell unpack the common causes of board dysfunction, from unclear roles and responsibilities to personality differences, power struggles, micromanagement, and disengagement. They discuss the importance of healthy conflict, effective communication, and understanding the distinction between governance and management. Most importantly, they offer practical encouragement for boards and executive directors who want to build unity, strengthen their leadership, and work together more effectively to fulfill their organization’s mission.

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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.

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Marketing Minute: What Is Your Brand Really Saying?

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Your brand speaks before you ever say a word. In this Marketing Minute episode, Delaney is joined by Morgan and Cyndie from the Extend Web Services team to explore how colors, fonts, imagery, and logos shape the way people experience your organization.  Discover how intentional design choices can help your pregnancy help organization communicate who you are—and who you’re here to serve.

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 Power of Data Stories: Data That Drives Better Service

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In this episode of The Power of Data Stories, Kelle Berry explores how pregnancy help organizations can use data to better understand the women they serve and evaluate whether their services are meeting today’s needs. Using real-world examples and sample data, Kelle walks through how to move beyond simply counting services and begin asking better questions about client needs, outcomes, and impact. Learn how to turn data into curiosity, partner insights with the experiences of your client-facing team, test meaningful changes, and measure what happens next—all with the goal of serving women more effectively.

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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.

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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 30

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This month’s Pregnancy Help News Brief highlights major developments in the California trial involving Heartbeat International and Real Options, new challenges surrounding abortion pill reversal and informed consent, and Massachusetts’ expansion of late-term abortion access. The episode also shares a powerful story of an unborn baby responding to her father’s voice, explores a new church and pregnancy center partnership model, and remembers the life and legacy of former abortion provider turned pro-life advocate Dr. Haywood Robinson.

Stay informed on these developments and more at PregnancyHelpNews.com.

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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.

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