Election Results Roundtable

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Christine Grimmett

Tune in for a discussion on the 2024 U.S. election results with Jor-El Godsey, Andrea Trudden, and Danielle White as they analyze the implications of the presidential race and state abortion amendments, exploring the impact that the next four years could have for pro-life politics.

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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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Legal Update from Heartbeat International

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Christine Grimmett

Heartbeat International President, Jor-El Godsey and General Counsel, Danielle White bring us up to speed on litigation concerning Heartbeat and Pregnancy Help Organizations in their battle for free speech in regards to Abortion Pill Reversal. Accusations of “deceptive practices” and “unfair business activity” coming from state Attorneys General are aggressively trying to suppress a women’s right to know about her options and for some, forcing women to continue an abortion that they no longer want.

Find out who we’re working with, what we’re up against, and how this impacts the world of pregnancy help on both a state and federal level.

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Early Voting – Dena Espenscheid

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Christine Grimmett

Abortion is on every ballot this year in the United States, and understanding the advantages of early voting is critical. Dena Espenscheid from The Leadership Institute joins Jor-El Godsey to discuss the “why” behind early voting and how we can all work to promote life-affirming legislation as we approach election day. While some Pregnancy Help Organizations may feel hesitant to engage in political discussions due to their 501(c)(3) status, there are numerous ways for both organizations and individuals to participate with impact. Find out how you can make the most out of this election season!

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Get Out the Vote – Heartbeat International
Vote for Future Generations – Heartbeat International
Early Voting Samples & Resources
Leadership Institute – LeadershipInstitute.org
Contact Dena at Dena@leadershipinstitute.org

Coffee with Kirk – Today’s Politics Bring Opportunity

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Christine Grimmett

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.

Contact Kirk at kirk@kirkwalden.com
Click here for Kirk’s Substack

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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Maximizing Your Impact with Elected Officials – Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Christine Grimmett

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler joins Leanna Baumer and Beth Diemert to discuss ways to gain positive support from public servants (even those who are not pro-life). Congresswoman Hartzler has a heart for pregnancy help and continues to champion life in the state of Missouri. In this ever-changing political climate, it’s more important than ever for us to stand united for life!

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Deceptive Advertising Laws and PHOs

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Christine Grimmett

Pregnancy center marketing has been under attack for decades, but recent legislation in some states has made more aggressive advances towards silencing the voices of those who want to provide women with alternatives to abortion. Jor-El Godsey, Tracie Shellhouse, Andrea Trudden, and Danielle White discuss how these laws are deceptive and attempt to tell a false narrative of the work of pro-life pregnancy help.

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Reacting to Election Results

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Christine Grimmett

David Mahan from Center for Christian Virtue joins Heartbeat team members Andrea Trudden, Jessica Warner, and Lora Current to discuss the national ramifications of the recent election in Ohio that resulted in the enshrinement of abortion into the state constitution.

Visit www.heartbeatservices.org/gotv for “Get Out the Vote” resources

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Notes:

Amendments that states like MI and OH went up against are confusing and broadly worded; this caused much division among voters
Voters responded strongly to the concern over parental rights (even over abortion rights)
Abortion is just one piece of the “reproductive decisions” wording that is used
The abortion lobby falsely claimed that without this amendment, women could not get care for a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy
Pro-life efforts were outspent by roughly 20 million dollars in media advertising by the abortion lobby in Ohio this election season
Church engagement is vital. Ohio saw an increase in churches speaking out against Issue 1, but we still needed more.
Some people assumed that Ohio is a “life state” and an abortion amendment could never pass. There weren’t enough people willing to get out and vote, or who didn’t realize the severity of Issue 1.
Nine additional states could have a similar amendment on the ballot next year
In Ohio, existing pro-life regulations will be challenged in the courts. It will be difficult to uphold anything on parental rights, abortion limits, etc. when put up against the new amendment
Pregnancy Help Organizations are vital now more than ever in states like Ohio to be there for women as abortion is pushed on them even more than before

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Get Out the Vote

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Christine Grimmett

November elections are quickly approaching, and states like Ohio have abortion on the ballot. There is a growing need for the pregnancy help movement to step into the political conversation in defense of life in all states, and we must speak up and ensure our hard-earned victories are not erased, nor is abortion further embedded into our constitutions. Join Heartbeat staff members Jessica Warner, Leanna Baumer, and Lora Current in this discussion about strategy, resources, and practical steps that you can take to protect life in your state.

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Notes:

States like Ohio are facing (or could soon face) ballot initiatives to change the state constitution to allow for abortion up until birth
The ballot language is often broad and causes confusion among voters
If passed, these changes to the state’s constitution would be very difficult to amend in the future
Big Abortion is watching Ohio to see how well this tactic works, planning ballot initiatives in additional states for 2024 if this passes
Pregnancy Help Organizations are uniquely positioned to share the truth on life issues with clients, donors, and community supporters; you are the experts on the needs the families in your community!
It is important to stay updated and to educate your staff on state issues
State coalitions are a powerful way to make your voice heard, and can help you strategize as a group to make sure the story of pregnancy help is told on your terms
501(c)(3) organizations are allowed to share their perspective about how policies might help/harm their community
Partnering with groups such as your local Family Research Council and Right to Life can equip you and help you stay informed
Pray! Take time to care for yourself and your team

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Pro-Life Activism – Angela Erickson

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Christine Grimmett

With a background ranging from Executive Director of a pregnancy center to Students for Life Regional Coordinator, Angela Erickson has a lot of experience in pro-life work in the state of Minnesota. Angela draws from her experience to share about the challenges of lobbying in an abortion state, and shares what works well to promote collaboration between communities, legislators, and pregnancy help organizations.

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Getting to Know Your Legislator

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Christine Grimmett

Jessica Warner is joined by her dad, Former Ohio State Representative Kyle Koehler to talk about how pro-life pregnancy help organizations can effectively make their voices heard in public policy. Gain insight from a legislator’s perspective on capturing the attention of lawmakers and learn simple, actionable steps that you can take to strengthen their support for your ministry.

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Tag Archives: politics

Election Results Roundtable

Legal Update from Heartbeat International

Early Voting – Dena Espenscheid

Coffee with Kirk – Today’s Politics Bring Opportunity

Maximizing Your Impact with Elected Officials – Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler

Deceptive Advertising Laws and PHOs

Reacting to Election Results

Get Out the Vote

Pro-Life Activism – Angela Erickson

Getting to Know Your Legislator