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Living Your Legacy – Debbie Simmons

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Tracie Shellhouse talks with Debbie Simmons, founder and CEO of Anchor Point, about her journey in the Pregnancy Help Movement and what it means to live a legacy. Debbie shares how personal loss shaped her mission and led to a commitment to serving families with purpose. Learn how intentional leadership, empowering others, and making bold decisions can leave a lasting impact—not just in your organization, but in the lives of those you serve.

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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Advance Your Mission Through Media

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How can Pregnancy Help Organizations navigate today’s media landscape with clarity and confidence? In this episode, Andrea Trudden and Lisa Bourne break it down, offering practical insight on building strong relationships with journalists, preparing for interviews, and staying proactive with your messaging. They also dive into the unique media challenges PHOs face post-Dobbs—and why it’s more important than ever to speak boldly and authentically. Plus, get a sneak peek at this year’s Pregnancy Help Institute Media & Messaging track!

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. 15

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Lisa Bourne of Pregnancy Help News recaps this month’s top stories. She highlights a groundbreaking EPPC study revealing that 1 in 10 women suffer adverse effects from chemical abortion, sparking renewed calls for the Trump administration to review FDA safety standards on Mifepristone. Lisa also shares insights from the largest-ever Heartbeat International Conference, where the pregnancy help community united under the theme “Together Towards Tomorrow.” Finally, she uncovers the real story behind Adriana Smith and the Georgia law controversy.

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 First 100 Days of the Trump Administration

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Jor-El Godsey, Andrea Trudden, and Lisa Bourne break down the key developments from the first 100 days of the new Trump administration and what they mean for the pregnancy help movement. They explore early victories, emerging challenges, and the groundbreaking report from the Ethics and Public Policy Center, The Abortion Pill Harms Women, which reveals data that could reshape the national conversation around chemical abortion.

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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 – Dare to Dream

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Get your staff to dream big! In this episode, Kirk Walden explores the question, “What would our ministry do if our budget was tripled?” If that seems out of reach, listen in to hear how he breaks it down, empowering you to follow whatever God is calling you to do – no matter how big!

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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Marketing Minute – Google Ads on a Budget

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Think your organization can’t afford Google Ads? Think again! Delaney Walker and Jack Pickering from the Extend Web Services team break down strategies to run a Google Ad campaign on a tight budget that effectively reaches clients when and where they are searching for help. The rest of the Extend team also joins in for a special Q&A session!

  • Contact Jack Pickering at jpickering@extendwebservices.com

Visit ExtendWebServices.com for more on Extend Web 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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Legal Support from the Church & Ministry Alliance

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Kathy Jerman, Director of Affiliate Services at Heartbeat International, and Abbey Bongiorno, Legal Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom’s Church & Ministry Alliance, talk about how pregnancy help organizations can partner with ADF to ensure that their rights to operate as a religious organization are protected. Listen in to hear how you can join and gain the knowledge, confidence, and peace of mind to set you up for success in your ministry!

 

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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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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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Abortion in Healthcare – Dr. Catherine Wheeler

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Christa Brown interviews Dr. Catherine Wheeler about her personal journey from performing abortions to becoming a pro-life advocate. Dr. Wheeler opens up about her experiences in the healthcare world, how things have changed over the years, and how we can use her story to support women facing unplanned pregnancies today and change the culture for life.

 Sponsored by: Abortion Pill Rescue Network – Visit APRNWorldwide.com

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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