Equipping Fathers – Major League Dad

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Christine Grimmett

Beth Diemert, Director of Affiliate Services at Heartbeat International interviews Gary Freeman, founder of Major League Dad. Although his father was a pastor, Gary found himself at a point in college where he wanted nothing to do with God. Football took the lead in his life for a while, but Gary shares how he was led not only to find his faith again, but also to start a ministry focused on helping men become better husbands and fathers. Beth and Gary cover marriage, fatherhood, mental health, and reaching men through the work of pregnancy centers.

Click here to find out more about Major League Dad! www.majorleaguedad.org

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 Pregnancy Help – Looking Back on the Past 50 Years

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Christine Grimmett

As Heartbeat International celebrates our 50th birthday, Jor-El Godsey and Dr. Peggy Hartshorn take us through the key moments in the pregnancy help movement that led us here today.

Check out their new book!
The Power of Pregnancy Help

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Passing the Baton

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Heartbeat International

An informal conversation as Mary Peterson interviews Valerie Humes, the new Director of the National Maternity Housing Coalition at Heartbeat International. This episode hits on Valerie’s approach to meeting clients’ needs, serving special needs residents, and her vision for the maternity housing community.

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Letter to a Young Bob Foust

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Christine Grimmett

Bob Foust, Executive Director of Pregnancy Resource Center in Alabama, was honored at Heartbeat’s Annual Conference with a Servant Leader Award. In this episode, Bob gives us insight into what he has found helpful over the years as a leader — from personality differences, staffing, and training to being honest with the Lord, self, and staff. Listen in as he shares the wisdom he has learned!

Read Bob’s letter here: www.heartbeatservices.org/letter-to-myself-honesty

This episode is brought to you by Pregnancy Help News. Subscribe today at www.pregnancyhelpnews.com to stay updated on the latest in pregnancy help ministry!

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Room to Grow

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Christine Grimmett

As Heartbeat International celebrates 50 years of life-saving ministry, Betty McDowell and Jor-El Godsey talk about three big goals for the next half century for Pregnancy Help Organizations. Focusing on a recent article and white paper, they break down the number of PHOs based on states and counties, looking at new and innovative ways that we can bring help where it is most needed.

Read “3 Goals for the Next 50 Years of Pregnancy Help” here: 3 Goals

Heartbeat affiliates can view the entire “Room to Grow” white paper here: PHC’s: Room to Grow
Not an affiliate? Email support@heartbeatinternational.org

This episode is sponsored by: Life Launch

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A Letter to My Younger Self: Be Brave, Be Obedient

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Christine Grimmett

Brenda Newport attended a volunteer training for a pregnancy center many years ago with no intention of later becoming the Executive Director. Now, it has become a family business! Brenda was honored at Heartbeat International’s Annual Conference with a Servant Leader Award, and also was the recipient of the Andy Merritt Scholarship. She shares the lessons she has learned over the years about saying “yes” to God’s plan, even when she had no idea where to start!

Read her letter here: www.heartbeatservices.org/letter-to-myself-obedience

This episode is brought to you by Heartbeat Academy. Click below to learn 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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We Are Messengers – A Message From the Heartbeat Conference

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Christine Grimmett

Darren Mulligan of the Christian music group, We Are Messengers gives his personal insight into the work of the pregnancy help movement, and shares encouragement for those serving in this ministry. Join Darren Mulligan and Betty McDowell as they share stories and celebrate Heartbeat International’s 50th birthday!

Check out We Are Messengers here: https://wearemessengersmusic.com/pages/about-us

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Reflections on Milestones

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Christine Grimmett

Betty McDowell shares a story from her own family’s past, and how it ties in to our 50th anniversary here at Heartbeat International. Listen in on this reflection that was recorded during our 2021 Annual Conference in Columbus, OH!

Read about this year’s conference here: https://www.heartbeatservices.org/training/conference

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Succession Planning

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Christine Grimmett

Join us as Emily Prins (Expect Hope) interviews Mary Peterson on the topic of Succession Planning. Their conversation features lessons learned on helping staff with the transition, encouraging Board in their authority, and dealing with the personal aspects of a change in role. Creating a culture of leadership development and thinking about growing a resilient organization were two central themes!

Sign up for the “Heart and Home” Maternity Housing Newsletter Here: https://www.heartbeatservices.org/affiliates/subscriptions

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A Little Acknowledgement Goes a Long Way

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Christine Grimmett

Betty McDowell, Vice President of Ministry Services at Heartbeat International shares her “PegTalk” from the 2014 Annual Conference in Charleston, SC. Listen in to a sample of what you will hear at this year’s Annual Conference! Visit www.heartbeatservices.org to find out more.

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