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Victory after Vandalism: The FACE Act and PHOs

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Danielle White interviews Jeremy Dys from First Liberty Institute about a recent legal victory involving a Miami pregnancy center that was vandalized following the Dobbs decision. While we have historically seen the FACE Act weaponized against the pro-life community, this crucial win in favor of pro-life organizations has shown that those who commit vandalism can be held accountable. Listen in as Danielle and Jeremy break down the details on this case, and discuss what may or may not change if the FACE Act were to be repealed.

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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 News Brief – Ep. 12

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Lisa Bourne takes us through the news highlights of the month, covering stories related to the work of pregnancy help worldwide. This month features stories on a group providing refuge for human trafficking victims, Embrace Grace groups, emergency contraceptive use, and the Trump administration’s call for research into the safety of the abortion pill, Mifepristone. Tune in to hear these stories and 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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Pro-Life Victories with the New Administration

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Lisa Bourne, Jor-El Godsey, and Andrea Trudden take some time to unpack the flurry of pro-life legislative and policy activity happening in the first 10 days of the new administration. Tune in to find out what changes we’ve seen already and how these changes may impact the life saving work of pregnancy help organizations.

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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 News Brief – Ep. 11

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Lisa Bourne takes us through the news highlights of the month, covering stories related to the work of pregnancy help worldwide. This month’s episode focuses on the March for Life as Lisa shares key moments from her time on the ground in DC, as well as some of the many events happening surrounding the March, including the Pro-Life Summit.

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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Defending Pregnancy Help – Thomas More Society

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Peter Breen with Thomas More Society joins Danielle White to discuss how past legal attacks on pregnancy help organizations compare to what we see post-Dobbs, and key strategies for a strong pro-life defense. Tune in to learn more about Peter’s personal experiences in pregnancy help and the role of Thomas More Society in defending this work.

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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 10

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Lisa Bourne takes us through the news highlights of the month, covering stories related to the work of pregnancy help worldwide. This month includes a new case in Texas involving mail order abortion pills, ways to help pregnant moms and their babies during Christmas, celebrating milestones with Heartbeat Academy and Sidewalk Advocates for Life, and more good news stories from the pregnancy help movement.

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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Election Results Roundtable

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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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Legal Update from Heartbeat International

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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

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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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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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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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