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Marketing Minute: Building Your Toolkit

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Join our Extend Web Services team in this new monthly series on digital marketing as they break down the tools that are available and what you should consider adding as a Pregnancy Help Organization to effectively engage with potential clients. They’ll touch on websites, SEO, paid advertising, social media, fake reviews, and more!
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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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The Intersection of Missions and Life-Affirming Work

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Ellen Foell invites Hilary Alan to speak on her experience in life-affirming work starting with overseas missions and leading to her current role as a Client Services Director at a pregnancy center in Virginia. When God unexpectedly called Hilary’s family to move across the world to serve in the mission field, she learned valuable lessons about sharing the Gospel to people of different cultures. Hilary is now able to share how this translates to evangelization in the pregnancy help setting.

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Before You Go – Amazon, ChristianBook.com

Parade of Nations – Heartbeat International Annual Conference

Sponsored by The Abortion Pill Rescue Network

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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Media Engagement – Andrea Trudden and Lisa Bourne

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In today’s fast-paced media landscape, it is more crucial than ever for pregnancy centers to understand how public narratives are shaped. In this episode, Andrea Trudden and Lisa Bourne break down the current media trends affecting pregnancy and women’s health, highlighting the impact of effective communication on public perception. They’ll guide listeners through the different types of media inquiries, sharing tips on how to navigate potential red flags and avoid common pitfalls. They outline the importance of developing a robust media policy, including strategies for managing crisis communications, protecting your center’s reputation, and building relationships with reporters to ensure your story is heard.

 

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 – Of Buc-ee’s, Raving Fans & Pregnancy Help

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Kirk Walden relates his recent experiences at “the happiest place on earth for weary travellers”, Buc-ee’s to the work of pregnancy help. You may not be selling fuel, snacks, or merchandise at your center, but what you have to offer at no cost (and with a personal touch) goes well beyond professional expectations. Listen in to hear what we can learn from this one-stop shop along the highway that translates over to how pregnancy help centers can offer a life-changing experience for weary clients.

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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. 7

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In this month’s news highlights, Lisa Bourne takes us through recent Pregnancy Help News articles, updating us on lawsuits regarding Abortion Pill Reversal, success stories, and charges brought against people who have committed acts of vandalism at Florida pregnancy centers after the Dobbs ruling. Listen to also hear how ACOG and the CDC inadvertently admitted that the science of APR is effective in a piece written by Heartbeat’s Sr. Director of Medical Impact, Christa Brown.

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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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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Sponsored by Pregnancy Help News

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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Diapers That Make A Difference – EveryLife

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Sarah Gabel Seifert, co founder and president of the diaper company, EveryLife joins Andrea Trudden to talk about how this pro-life company came to be, and how pregnancy help organizations can partner with EveryLife to receive diapers and wipes for their clients. With a background in pregnancy center ministry, Sarah Gabel has a passion for helping moms who otherwise may not choose life due to the challenges of providing material needs for their babies. EveryLife is now partnering with Heartbeat International to host a diaper drive from October 4-7 to support pregnancy centers, especially at such a crucial time when abortion is on the ballot in several states. This is a great opportunity to highlight the great work of pregnancy help and the support that is available to moms!

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. 6

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Lisa Bourne, Pregnancy Help News Managing Editor, takes us through the most recent updates to litigation surrounding Abortion Pill Reversal. In one particular case, a federal judge has granted a temporary injunction, blocking legal action against Pregnancy Help Organizations in New York that offer information on Abortion Pill Reversal to clients. Lisa brings us information on a few other legal cases, in addition to some of the stories behind clients who chose to reverse the chemical abortion process, saving their baby’s life.

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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 – Spaces and Places

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Kirk Walden delves into the concept of of bringing Jesus’ message, “The Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand”, to a culture that is not eager to welcome it. Using his idea of spaces and places, we can incorporate this message into all of our interactions throughout the day, fulfilling the mission that Jesus commanded us to.

As we face abortion, the most divisive issue of our day, how can we effectively and compassionately reach out to those that need to hear this teaching the most?

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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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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.

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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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