Category Archives: Pregnancy Help Organizations

World Perspectives – Communism

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Svetlana Jovanova from Lydia – A Beating Heart in Macedonia speaks with Ellen Foell about how Communism has shaped views on family, life, and abortion in her country.

Check out our previous episodes titled, “World Perspectives” to learn about  how different cultures view life issues so that we can better understand how to serve women facing unplanned pregnancies and help them to choose life.

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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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A Closer Look at the Nativity

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Heartbeat’s VP of Ministry Services, Tracie Shellhouse, shares her take on the story of the birth of Christ and how it relates so closely with the work of the pro-life movement.

On behalf of Heartbeat International, we wish you a very blessed Christmas!

Sponsored by: Option Line

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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World Perspectives – Islam

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Ellen Foell, International Program Specialist at Heartbeat International, speaks with Georges Houssney from Horizons International about ministering to the Muslim community. Georges gives us insight into the Muslim view on the issues of family, life, and abortion, and how we can help women facing an unplanned pregnancy to understand their value and purpose as children of God.

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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 Appreciation Week – Intentional Self-Care

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We know that we should take time for self-care, but do we really understand the ways it can improve our work and stress levels? Join Tracie Shellhouse and Andrea Trudden as we celebrate Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week by turning our focus to caring for ourselves and our teams. Learn practical (and affordable!) things that you can do to bring your team together and celebrate how God is working through you to accomplish His work. Remember that self-care is not selfish, it’s necessary!

Sponsored by: Heartbeat Academy


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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Healing for Clients and Staff after Loss

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In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Christa Brown, Director of Medical Impact at Heartbeat International and Sara West, Director of Clinics at the Institute of Reproductive Grief Care discuss the ways that pregnancy help organizations can walk alongside families experiencing loss. Learn about the resources available to clients to help them grieve and heal, as well as how to create a plan for your team to avoid compassion fatigue and burnout.

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Sponsored by: Option Line
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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Smear Tactics, Legal Demands, and Data

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Senator Elizabeth Warren recently wrote a letter to Heartbeat International making accusations against our work. Listen to Heartbeat’s President, Jor-El Godsey and General Counsel, Danielle White discuss the real motivation behind the letter and how Heartbeat has responded. As pro-life groups continue to be targeted, find out what rights elected officials have (or don’t have) to make demands of organizations and what rights we have to request information from them in return.

Click here for Senator Warren’s letter and click here for Heartbeat’s response 

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Sponsored by Pregnancy Help NewsHeartbeat 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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Hope Rises from Ukraine

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International Program Specialist, Ellen Foell tells of her experiences during a recent trip to the Ukraine to visit with pregnancy center volunteers and staff. Learn about the remarkable work of the pregnancy help movement that is still going strong through the war, and how this work is creating a culture of life around the world.

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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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Dear Reluctant Leader

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Betty McDowell talks with Christine Grimmett about what she has learned in her years of work in the pregnancy help movement. Although she was not looking for a leadership role, God brought Betty to Heartbeat where she currently serves as the Vice President of Ministry Services. Listen in as Betty shares what God has taught her about trust, building relationships, overcoming obstacles, and moving forward.

Read Betty’s Letter Here: www.heartbeatservices.org/letter-to-my-younger-self-betty

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Sponsored by: OptionLineHeartbeat 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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Unplanned Grandparenting

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Tammy Daughtry, founder of CoParenting International, joins Christine Grimmett to share how her own family of origin story has inspired her to reach out to parents who are facing unplanned grandparenting. There are many fears that your client faces, especially when it comes to telling her own parents about her pregnancy. Tammy talks about the ways your ministry can work to strengthen those family relationships and help each parent and grandparent look to the future with hope, recognizing the gift of each life.

Coparenting International – www.coparentinginternational.com
Click here for Tammy’s webinar

Sponsor: Heartbeat Academy

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 Center Myths Debunked

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Betty McDowell, Jor-El Godsey, Andrea Trudden, and Danielle White discuss the false accusations being made about pro-life pregnancy help organizations (including those from the recent Stop Anti-Abortion Disinformation Act). With the work of the pregnancy help movement under attack even more than usual lately, hear what Heartbeat’s leaders have to say in response.
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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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