Episodes

159
Aug. 4, 2022

Strategic Camera Use In Sidewalk Ministry

In your ministry at the abortion center, things can get intense from time to time. Placing a camera that records aggressive behavior from those opposing you can be a great way to hold them accountable. In this episode, we talk about using a camera on...
158
July 28, 2022

Working With Pregnancy Centers

Pregnancy centers are a vital part of creating a culture of love and life in a city. Partnerships with PRC's are important as they offer resources and alternatives to women considering abortion. In this episode, we talk about this crucial relationshi...
157
July 21, 2022

How To Detect and Deal With Scams

In our outreach to women considering abortion, we sometimes encounter people pretending to need help but have ulterior motives. Some of these folks may be proabortion supporters trying to either distract us or get inside information. In this episode,...
156
July 14, 2022

Staying Safe in the Battle

With the recent overturning of Roe Vs. Wade, there have been some threats of violence against pro-life groups. In this episode, we give some practical wisdom and encouragement to help you stay safe on the sidewalks.  https://sidewalks4life.com/equipp...
155
July 7, 2022

Where Were You When Roe Was Overturned?

We are all rejoicing over the miraculous move from the Supreme Court to overturn the Roe Vs Wade decision. In this episode, we wanted to share some insights and how we felt when we first heard the news. gospelcenteredprolife.com
154
June 30, 2022

Leaving Sorrow Behind

We experience a lot of sorrow in ministry at the abortion centers. It’s very difficult to watch women walk into the abortion center day after day and leave with the heaviness of that situation unscathed. In this episode, we talk about how to process ...
153
June 23, 2022

Don’t Trust at Face Value

This episode came out of a recent conversation that Vicky had with a mom that chose life months ago. In this episode, we discuss how to effectively share the Gospel with women who choose life and the fact that we can’t take it at face value if they s...
152
June 16, 2022

Ministering At Abortion Pill Only Clinics

The abortion pill is becoming the most common abortion procedure in the US. Many clinics do both surgical and pill abortions but some do only the abortion pill. This presents some unique challenges. In this episode, we talk about those unique challen...
151
June 9, 2022

When Roe V. Wade Is Overturned

Any day now the Supreme Court could issue a decision that will effectively overturn Roe V. Wade. This would push the decision to allow abortions back to the states. In this episode, we talk about how that could affect us on the sidewalk and how we ca...
150
June 2, 2022

Painting a Positive Vision For Abortion Minded Families

Many of the families we encounter at the abortion centers have very dire situations. A powerful way to help these families choose life and get on track in the right direction is to paint a positive vision for them. In this episode, we give some princ...
149
May 26, 2022

Should We Use The Word Murder To Describe Abortion?

We should all agree that abortion is murder. However, how we convey this truth to those we minister to at the abortion centers is important. In this episode, we talk about the importance of shining the light of truth and some Biblical principles on h...
148
May 19, 2022

The Things That No One Sees That Lead To The Results Everyone Wants

Let's face it, in ministry we want to see results. Of course, outward results are a good thing but they don't come automatically. There are some hidden things that take place in and through our lives that lead to those results. In this episode, we sh...
147
May 12, 2022

The Enemy of the Best is the Good

In ministry, we can do a lot of “good” things. These things can be a distraction from the best things that God is calling us to. In this episode, we share some insights on how you can stay focused on the best things without falling victim to the "goo...
146
May 5, 2022

Should People With Abortion in Their Past Be on the Sidewalk?

Women and men who have abortion in their past are some of the most powerful witnesses on the sidewalk. However, it’s important that we minister from a place of healing rather than a place of hurting. In this episode, we talk about how to approach thi...
145
April 28, 2022

Overcoming the Language Barrier

We encounter all types of people in our ministry at the abortion centers. Oftentimes there are barriers that hinder us from reaching these people. One of the main barriers is the language barrier. If women can’t understand you and you can’t understan...
144
April 21, 2022

Reaching Out At Late Term Abortion Facilities

Every abortion center presents unique challenges. Most abortion centers do early term abortions but some of these centers do them 20 weeks and past. In this episode, we talk through some strategies to reach out at these late term abortion facilities ...
143
April 14, 2022

Understanding the Mindset of Women Who Have Abortions

As counselors on the sidewalk at our local abortion center we want to reach the women and men going in. To reach someone effectively, it's importnat that we try to understand their mindset. In this episode, we share some insights and things we've lea...
142
April 7, 2022

What Makes Great Leaders

In order for a ministry to be healthy it needs good leaders. Especially in sidewalk ministry, we need people who are strong and yet humble as leaders . In this episode, we talk through some of the things that make great leaders and how we can grow as...
141
March 31, 2022

What If They Are Lying?

We encounter various issues in our outreach at the abortion centers. Oftentimes as we reach out to the women going into the abortion center they ignore us, sometimes they are completely open and honest and other times they stop to talk but lie about ...
140
March 24, 2022

Raising Up Sidewalk Volunteers

A common struggle in sidewalk ministry and really any ministry is raising up volunteers and people to serve alongside you. In this episode, we share some tips, experiences, and encouragement that will help you as you seek to raise up an army of Godly...
139
March 17, 2022

Remembering The “Why” Helps With The “How”

In this episode, we talk more about sidewalk strategies but really focus on why we do what we do as sidewalk counselors. If we have the "Why" in our hearts then the "How" will take care of itself. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/
138
March 10, 2022

Effective Sidewalk Strategy

The Lord has graciously given us some effective strategies to reach people at the abortion centers. In this episode, we encourage and challenge you with some of these effective strategies.  https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/
137
March 3, 2022

Case Study - High Risk Pregnancy

Mama “T” showed up at the abortion center because her doctor told abortion was the only safe option for her. By God’s grace, Vicky was able to talk and pray with her before she went into the abortion center. In this episode, we equip you by sharing t...
136
Feb. 24, 2022

Using Amplified Sound at the Abortion Center

God has provided many wonderful tools for us to use in our ministry at the abortion centers. Though these tools aren’t all necessary they certainly can help make our ministry more effective. In this episode, we talk about amplified sound as a useful ...