Pregnancy Centers & Practical Help

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The People of the State of California v. Heartbeat International and RealOptions

Wallenmeyer outlines California's advertising lawsuit against Heartbeat International and RealOptions and explains the organizations' free-speech defense. She challenges the state's interpretation of abortion-pill-reversal research and trial testimony, arguing that women should retain access to information about continuing a pregnancy.

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Strengthening Pregnancy Centers Through Tax Credits

Every day, pregnancy centers across the country provide critical support to women and families facing unexpected pregnancies and difficult circumstances, generally at no cost. Despite the growing need, centers are often almost entirely reliant on private donations to continue their work. One policy helping ensure these ministries have the resources they need to continue serving their communities is a state tax credit for pregnancy centers. Unlike charitable tax deductions, which […] The post Strengthening Pregnancy Centers Through Tax Credits appeared first on Americans United for Life .

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Ep. 224 - How to Scale Your Pregnancy Center’s Impact Through Coalitions

Are you a pro-life leader looking to amplify your impact through unity and collaboration? In this episode of the Prolife Team Podcast, Jacob sits down with Carolyn from Life Matters Worldwide to discuss the vital role of state coalitions in a post-Dobbs world. Discover how working together can transform your local community and help bring our nation back to life. In this deep dive, Carolyn shares the history of Life Matters Worldwide and the birth of the Coalition Leadership Network. Following the overturn of Roe v. Wade, the movement has seen a growing need to strengthen state-level efforts t

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Ep. 223 - March for Life: Inspiring the Next Generation

The president of March for Life discusses how public demonstrations can form young advocates and encourage veteran participants. She also describes partnerships that raise the profile of pregnancy centers and provide practical help to families.

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Ep. 222 Be Rooted in the Gospel. Be Excellent. Innovate.

Are we facing the darkest days of the pro-life movement, or is this the perfect moment for a spiritual and strategic breakthrough? Bryce Asberg joins the Prolife Team podcast to share a powerful, motivational charge on how pregnancy centers can navigate cultural shifts with faith and innovation. In this deep-dive episode, Bryce addresses the sobering reality of recent electoral challenges and the changing landscape of the abortion industry. Rather than falling into despair, he outlines a three-fold strategy for leaders and volunteers: staying rooted in the Gospel, pursuing radical excellence,

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We demand a complete review of Canada's euthanasia law. We want real medical care.

Gordon Friesen and Alex Schadenberg call for a comprehensive review of Canada's euthanasia law. Their petition argues that patients should have meaningful access to care and protection from pressures associated with assisted death.

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Pro-life win: Pregnancy centers’ lawsuit forces Delaware to stand down on unconstitutional abortion speech law

This ADF release reports a settlement preventing enforcement of Delaware’s pregnancy-center disclaimer law against the plaintiffs. It describes the centers’ objections to compelled advertising language and the state’s agreement to pay legal fees.

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Kayli Sutherland: National Leaders Collective Class of 2026

My name is Kayli Sutherland, and I am a recent graduate of Florida State University and a 2026 Standing With You Fellow in Students for Life’s National Leaders Collective. During my Fellowship, I have learned all about effective planning, pregnancy support for vulnerable women and men, and how to effectively provide access to resources for people experiencing unplanned pregnancies. I ... Read More The post Kayli Sutherland: National Leaders Collective Class of 2026 appeared first on Students for Life of America .

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The loud silence of the church: What silence on abortion really costs.

Pigue argues that churches should address abortion as a moral and pastoral concern rather than avoid it as a divisive political subject. Drawing on pregnancy-help experience, she says compassionate teaching should combine protection of unborn life with forgiveness and support for people grieving past abortions.

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The First Amendment Scored a Rare 9-0 Victory

Can the government compel a faith-based ministry to disclose private donor information? That question led to a unanimous 9-0 Supreme Court ruling in favor of a New Jersey pregnancy resource center. While the case involves a pregnancy center, the principles at stake reach far beyond the life issue. The Court’s ruling reinforces protections for free association, donor […]

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Episode 62-Inside Life Network’s Ministry to New Fathers with Gabe Gurley

Host Rich Bennett and guest host Hannah Harris welcome Gabe Gurley, Director of Men’s Services at Life Network, for a conversation about supporting expecting fathers and why that support matters. As one of the most frequented pregnancy centers by men, Life Network is intentional about engaging fathers as active participants in the pregnancy journey. Together, they discuss why a father’s voice and presence are so important and how equipping men to support mothers ultimately strengthens the entire family. Resources: Life Network — Walk for Life (June 6, 2026) Life Network Volunteer at Life Netwo

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Pregnancy Resource Centers - A Conversation with Joel Webb

Rickman interviews Joel Webb about the mission, services and public controversies surrounding pregnancy resource centers. The conversation presents pregnancy centers as practical pro-life institutions serving women who may otherwise feel pressured toward abortion.

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Inside Moms.gov: A New Era of Support for Expecting Mothers

Jor-El Godsey and Frank Pavone discuss the launch of Moms.gov and its relationship to pregnancy-help resources. The episode surveys family assistance, pregnancy-center outreach, and the guests' views on reproductive medicine and abortion-pill reversal.

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‘Summer of Service’ Is Coming Up. Here’s How You Can Get Involved.

It’s common for the Left to accuse conservatives of only caring about life until it leaves the womb. But at Students for Life, we know that being “pro-life” doesn’t just mean opposing abortion, but that it means supporting all life at every stage. That’s why we actively partner with and support local pregnancy resource centers, which provide free emotional and material resources to pregnant and parenting members of ... Read More The post ‘Summer of Service’ Is Coming Up. Here’s How You Can Get Involved. appeared first on Students for Life of America .

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Scaling a Pregnancy Center: From $450K to $1.7M Growth

In a fun first for the show, Sarah Bowen takes the host chair to interview Jon Merwarth of Thrive Point Consulting — and Jacob just sits back and listens. Jon spent seven years leading a pregnancy center in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, growing its budget from $450K to $1.7 million before launching Thrive Point to help centers nationwide. Drawing on a corporate sales background, a dozen years as an entrepreneur, and his own abortion experience as a teenager, he brings a rare blend of business rigor and ministry heart to the conversation. Together, Sarah and Jon dig into: How the Dobbs decision

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When America's top abortionist switched sides

Van Maren recounts Bernard Nathanson's transition from abortion provider to pro-life advocate. The essay emphasizes the role Nathanson attributed to ultrasound footage and the film The Silent Scream in changing his perspective.

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Episode 61-Pregnancy Centers Under Fire: A Supreme Court Showdown with Aimee Huber & Gabby McIntyre

Aimee Huber and Gabby McIntyre discuss the First Choice litigation arising from New Jersey subpoenas. They present the pregnancy center's constitutional objections and describe the dispute's importance for other ministries.

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Scaling a Pregnancy Center: From $450K to $1.7M Growth

Guest host Sarah Bowen interviews Jon Merwarth about growing a Pennsylvania pregnancy center and later advising other centers. They discuss leadership, state-level collaboration, and using local maternal-health information to identify service gaps.

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Board vs. Executive Director: Mastering Non-Profit Leadership

Mastering the relationship between a nonprofit board and its executive director is the secret to a thriving ministry. Join us as Peggy Hartshorn shares decades of wisdom on how to build a unified leadership team that honors your mission and saves lives. 🕊️ In this episode of the Prolife Team podcast, we dive deep into the essential dynamics of pregnancy center leadership. Peggy Hartshorn, President Emeritus of Heartbeat International, explains the critical differences between governing and managing. You will learn why many boards struggle with dysfunction and how to transition from a working

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Yoked Together: How Boards and Executive Directors Lead as One - with Lauri Campbell (#215)

What does it actually take for a pregnancy center board and its executive director to thrive together? In this episode of the ProLife Team Podcast, Jacob sits down with Lauri Campbell of Heartbeat International, who has lived this relationship from every angle — founding board member, board president, development director, and executive director for roughly a decade before joining Heartbeat to train boards and EDs. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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How Fatherhood and Family Shape the Pro-Life Movement with Roland (#214)

Roland Warren discusses Care Net's approach to fatherhood, family, and pro-life ministry in a conversation with Frank Pavone and Jacob Barr. He connects support for men and families with the organization's understanding of abundant life.

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Nationwide Coalition of Pregnancy Centers Calls on Congress to Extend Abortion Provider Defunding

(Washington, D.C.): On behalf of more than 300 pregnancy centers across the nation, Seven Weeks Coffee and Americans United for Life (AUL) delivered a letter to Congress today, urging pro-life leadership to stand firmly for authentic women’s healthcare by defunding abortion providers like Planned Parenthood. Signers of this letter are just some of the more than 1,500 pregnancy center leaders who […] The post Nationwide Coalition of Pregnancy Centers Calls on Congress to Extend Abortion Provider Defunding appeared first on Americans United for Life .

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