Dealing with Addiction: The Early Stages of Recovery

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Heartbeat International

In this podcast, Andrea McAdam shares the policies and approach of The LIGHT House in working with young women in the early stages of recovery. Listen to her thoughts on how addiction factors into serving their community well especially related to intakes, dirty drug tests, and organizational relationships.

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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When Rapid Growth is Required for Pregnancy Help Organizations

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Heartbeat International

As states pass various laws regarding abortion, pregnancy centers need to be ready for a possible influx in clients. Heartbeat International Vice Presidents, Cindi Boston and Betty McDowell, offer key tips for rapid growth and information on what to expect.

Additional Resources:

Podcast: Planning for the Future
Report: Pregnancy Center Service Report from the Charlotte Lozier Institute
Webinar: Public Speaking Anxiety
(Affiliates Only) Center Defense Toolbox (Samples and Guidelines)
(Affiliates Only) Guidelines for Political Activities of Not-for-Profit Organizations
(Affiliates Only) Community Impact Report Example
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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Encouraging Through the Tough Conversations

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Heartbeat International

This encouraging podcast reminds us to reach to the heart of the resident, especially in the midst of challenging conversations. Listen in on the wisdom of Rhonda Weddle as she shares insights on separating oneself from the anger and frustration of the client so that you can listen to the cry of her heart.

Additional Resources:

National Maternity Housing Coalition Website
Heartbeat International Housing Materials
Mother’s Refuge
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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How Option Line Connects Women to Truth

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Heartbeat International

Heartbeat International Vice President Cindi Boston and Consultant Petra give insight as to why Option Line exists and a glimpse into the day of a consultant: How women connect with Option Line, how it adjusts to trends, and how it helps advance the pregnancy help movement.

Additional Resources:

Option Line – 24/7 Helpline
Heartbeat International – Option Line Information
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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Tackling the topic of Trauma Informed Care

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Heartbeat International

Heartbeat International Housing Specialist Mary Peterson interviews Peggy Forrest with Our Lady’s Inn discusses the research and training involved in implementing trauma informed care within their pregnancy help organization.

Additional Resources:

Our Lady’s Inn
National Maternity Housing Coalition Website
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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Host Homes

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Heartbeat International

Shepherding or host homes grew in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s as a new type of housing resource for those involved in pregnancy help ministries. In this model, pregnant women in crisis pregnancies were housed within the spare bedrooms in the homes of passionate pro-lifers. Several long-standing maternity homes, as they currently exist, used some version of a host home living environment as the launching point for developing a housing program. Additionally, many founders of established maternity homes (and other pregnancy help organizations) began by welcoming women into their personal home.

In this episode, we’ll delve deeper into what a Host Home is and how they are used.

Additional Resources:

Putting Women into Other’s Care: A White Paper on Host and Shepherding Homes
National Maternity Housing Coalition Website
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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Data Aggregation Project

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Heartbeat International

Join Mary Peterson, Housing Specialist for Heartbeat International, and Stephen Wallace with the Gabriel Network to talk about a new data initiative from the National Maternity Housing Coalition.

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Medically Treated Addiction

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Heartbeat International

Join housing experts from around the nation as they delve into the important topic of Medically Treated Addiction in relation to Maternity Homes

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Forward-Thinking Consultations

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Heartbeat International

Join Valerie Harkins of LifeHouse Houston as she shares tips on how to create a therapeutic environment in the home and why they made the decision to have all consultation activity be forward-looking and based on creative self expression.

Additional Resources:

LifeHouse of Houston

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What #GivingTuesday Is & How You Can Use It

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Heartbeat International

#GivingTuesday is a global giving campaign designed to raise money for non-profit organizations worldwide. In this episode, we join Crystal Velte with Ministry Sync to discuss how pregnancy help organizations can use this day to increase their fundraising efforts. She also helps understand the difference between a #GivingTuesday campaign and regular fundraising efforts.

Additional Resources:

Giving Tuesday
FundEasy.com/GivingTuesday
Communications Schedule for Giving Tuesday
Social Media Tips for your Giving Tuesday Campaign
Ministry Sync
Episode Notes
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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Dealing with Addiction: The Early Stages of Recovery

When Rapid Growth is Required for Pregnancy Help Organizations

Encouraging Through the Tough Conversations

How Option Line Connects Women to Truth

Tackling the topic of Trauma Informed Care

Host Homes

Data Aggregation Project

Medically Treated Addiction

Forward-Thinking Consultations

What #GivingTuesday Is & How You Can Use It