Walking with Families as a Parent Care Coordinator – Heidi Martin

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Heidi Martin joins Nafisa Kennedy to speak about her role as a Parent Care Coordinator for PrenatalDiagnosis.org. Heidi comes from a background as a NICU nurse and now works in ministry to serve families with babies facing a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis. She explains the training process that she took through Be Not Afraid, including a unique focus on trauma-informed care, and how Parent Care Coordinators are able to operate in a missional way — adding a vital spiritual component and allowing the Lord to lead interactions with parents during a difficult situation.

Interested in becoming a Parent Care Coordinator? Contact Be Not Afraid here or click here to find out more about the training process.

For more on PrenatalDiagnosis.org, check out our previous podcast episodes:

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Sponsored by: Option Line

If you are a Pregnancy Help Organization and are interested in having Option Line answer your after-hours calls, email info@optionline.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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Supporting Parents Facing a Prenatal Diagnosis – Shelley Hauter

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In this episode, we highlight one of the features of the website, PrenatalDiagnosis.org, which allows site visitors to connect with a Parent Care Coordinator (PCC). PCCs provide a free service of practical guidance, information, and referrals to parents facing a prenatal diagnosis for their unborn child, continuing a year after the child’s birth.

One Parent Care Coordinator, Shelley Hauter, comes from a background in both nursing and pregnancy center leadership, and now ministers to families through PrenatalDiagnosis.org. Shelley shares stories of what it is like to walk this journey alongside parents, and how this ministry is an essential part of the pregnancy help movement.

Interested in becoming a Parent Care Coordinator? Contact Be Not Afraid here or click here to find out more about the training process.

For more on PrenatalDiagnosis.org, check out two of our previous podcast episodes:

Sponsored by: Option Line

If you are a Pregnancy Help Organization and are interested in having Option Line answer your after-hours calls, email info@optionline.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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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 5

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Lisa Bourne, Pregnancy Help News Managing Editor, gives us a look at Heartbeat International’s recent Pregnancy Help Institute and Love Approach Ultrasound Clinical, which provided professional training for directors, fundraisers, leaders, and nurses working the the pregnancy help setting.

Lisa also updates us on recent court cases. Heartbeat International filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Alliance Defending Freedom and South Carolina in their case against Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. This came after the state of South Carolina decided to discontinue association with Planned Parenthood as a Medicaid provider in the family planning program. We now wait to hear if the Supreme Court will hear the case in what could potentially be a big win for the pro-life movement.

Visit PregnancyHelpNews.com to read full articles.

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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Coffee with Kirk – Today’s Politics Bring Opportunity

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It can be disheartening to listen to the political news of today, especially as we face so much chaos and division in the United States, and it can be overwhelming to think about the future of the pro-life mission. What are Christians to do?

Kirk Walden speaks of the valuable opportunity before us to offer compassion and hope to a society that is desperately in need of it. As members of the Church, Pregnancy Help Organizations stand ready to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

Kirk reminds us of the ways that we can make a difference and see impactful growth in our ministry work despite the challenges of the culture of today.

Looking for resources to help build the relationship between pregnancy help and local churches? Check out Heartbeat’s new partnership with Embrace Grace here!

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More Than One Choice – Dr. Laura Lewis

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Ellen Foell, International Program Specialist at Heartbeat International interviews Dr. Laura Lewis, Executive Director of Pregnancy Care Canada to dive into her journey to the pro-life movement after years of practicing family medicine.

Dr. Lewis shares her insight into how the medical system in Canada had influenced her prior to her pro-life activism, and how a connection with God helped her realize the value of every unborn life. Now as the Executive Director for Pregnancy Care Canada, an association of 80 centers across Canada, she helps to train, equip, and support other pregnancy center leaders and encourages unity in the pro-life movement.

 

Resources: 

  • Laura’s book can be found at www.DrLauraLewis.com and find it here on Amazon
  • Download free booklets from Pregnancy Care Canada here

    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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Standing Strong Against Attacks – Dr. Dermot Kearney

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Lisa Bourne interviews Dr. Dermot Kearney from the United Kingdom about the challenges he faced when the General Medical Council temporarily suspended his ability to provide the Abortion Pill Reversal protocol to women. Hear how he responded, what led to the case against him being dropped, and how he continues to bravely champion life through the Abortion Pill Rescue Network.

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The Impact of Trauma on Women’s Sexual Wellness

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Originally published on The Dr. Joe Show, this episode features Dr. Joe Malone and Valerie Harkins as they discuss the implications of trauma in regards to women’s sexual health and wellness. With an expertise in maternity housing, Valerie sheds light on how the wraparound care that maternity homes provide can help women to recognize that they have the option to raise their own children in an environment that is different than how they were raised, breaking the cycle of abuse and creating healthy attachments in future 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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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 4

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Pregnancy Help News Managing Editor, Lisa Bourne, brings us updates on the two lawsuits that involve Heartbeat International regarding Abortion Pill Reversal. Heartbeat International also recently visited with congressional staff at the recent “Babies Go to Congress” event in Washington D.C. Clients who were served at pregnancy help organizations came to the event to share their stories, bringing their children to prove just how impactful the pro-life pregnancy help movement is. Lastly, Lisa highlights the updated Pregnancy Center Report from the Charlotte Lozier Institute, showing an increase in services provided through pregnancy help organizations as well as a 97.4% satisfaction rate from clients.

Visit PregnancyHelpNews.com to read full articles.

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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Coffee with Kirk – Vulnerability Opens Doors

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The Samaritan Woman — one of Kirk’s favorites who will be a “regular” on the show — won people over not by her wisdom, not by her knowledge, and not even by who she met (Jesus). John points out that her connection to her people took place because she was willing to be vulnerable. How can we do the same with our clients so that we effectively connect with them as they face what may be the most difficult situation of their lives?

Contact Kirk at kirk@kirkwalden.com
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Meeting the Need: Life Choices Zimbabwe

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Heartbeat’s International Program Specialist, Ellen Foell interviews Susan Masuka from Life Choices Zimbabwe at our recent Annual Conference to talk about her experience in starting a pregnancy help organization just two years ago to meet the needs of the young women in her area who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. While abortion is currently illegal in Zimbabwe (with exceptions), there is a great need for support for young mothers, especially as teen pregnancy rates are on the rise. Susan’s passion for reaching the youth with a message of sexual integrity has already had a great impact, and Life Choices continues to grow in support and services.

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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