Episodes

Talking to People Who Are Not Abortion Minded
Feb. 11, 2021

Talking to People Who Are Not Abortion Minded

Not everyone who shows up at an abortion center is coming for an abortion. There are various reasons why they are there and in this episode we talk about those reasons and give you some guidance in how to deal with these situations. ...

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Hard Cases: A Rape Victim, Addicted to Drugs, and Deeply Depressed
Feb. 4, 2021

Hard Cases: A Rape Victim, Addicted to Drugs, and Deeply Depressed

This is our latest installment in our series on "hard cases". In this episode, we share the story of Kate who came to the abortion center as a victim of rape, dealing with depression, and drug-addicted. We share how our team dealt with this story to...

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Hard Cases: Helping a Coerced Teen
Jan. 28, 2021

Hard Cases: Helping a Coerced Teen

This is an amazing story. Marissa showed up at the abortion center laughing and joking but as the Lord moved on her heart she knew she couldn't abort. Family and friends were pressuring her to go through with the abortion but God had other plans. In...

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Interview with a High Risk Doctor
Jan. 21, 2021

Interview with a High Risk Doctor

Edith worked as a doctor for several decades focusing on high-risk pregnancy situations. Now she reaches out with help and hope at local abortion centers. In this interview, Edith shares some of her background as well as helpful knowledge that will...

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Hard Cases: Cara Chose Life and Then Lost Her Twins
Jan. 14, 2021

Hard Cases: Cara Chose Life and Then Lost Her Twins

Cara’s story was one of the most difficult we have dealt with but we believe the principles shared will equip and encourage you. In this episode and following episodes we’re going to share case studies, like Cara's, that we have personally...

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Balancing Family and Ministry
Jan. 7, 2021

Balancing Family and Ministry

The calling to minister at local abortion centers is a crucial calling. However, our calling to minister to our families is even more important. Both of these callings require balance and there are some biblical and practical principles to help us...

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Amazing Things God Did in 2020
Dec. 31, 2020

Amazing Things God Did in 2020

We don't have to tell you that 2020 has been a difficult year. With all of the chaos, confusion, and devastation that 2020 brought the Lord was still doing amazing things on the sidewalks and around the world. Join us as we share some ministry...

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Tips for Effective Strategy at the Abortion Center
Dec. 24, 2020

Tips for Effective Strategy at the Abortion Center

The work we do on the sidewalk is first and foremost a Holy Spirit guided ministry. However, there are practical strategies that we can employ that could help us be as effective as possible. In this episode, Vicky and I talk through some of those...

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Are Vaccines Pro-Life?
Dec. 17, 2020

Are Vaccines Pro-Life?

With the recent release of a COVID vaccine we thought it would be important to talk about vaccines from a Christian Pro-life perspective. Many believers don’t realize that aborted fetal cells are used in the production of some vaccines. How should...

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Handling Disunity on the Sidewalk (Part 2)
Dec. 10, 2020

Handling Disunity on the Sidewalk (Part 2)

This is Part 2 of the episode we started last week on handling disunity in ministry on the sidewalk.  https://sidewalks4life.com/striving-for-unity-in-the-midst-of-discord/

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Handling Disunity on the Sidewalk (Part 1)
Dec. 3, 2020

Handling Disunity on the Sidewalk (Part 1)

Disunity is a common issue in any kind of ministry. It seems to be even more amplified in ministry at an abortion center. In this episode, Vicky and I talk about some of the factors that cause disunity, some of the effects of disunity, as well as what...

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Is Ectopic Pregnancy A Death Sentence?
Nov. 26, 2020

Is Ectopic Pregnancy A Death Sentence?

Ectopic pregnancy situations are some of the most challenging cases we face at the abortion centers.  In this episode, we have a conversation with a veteran sidewalk counselor and survivor of an ectopic pregnancy, Lisa Metzger. She shares her...

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One Pro-Life Brochure Changed Her Life (Interview with Izzy, a mom who chose life)
Nov. 19, 2020

One Pro-Life Brochure Changed Her Life (Interview with Izzy, a mom wh…

We tend to think that we need to do extraordinary things to have an impact for the Lord. Izzy's story proves that all we have to do is make ourselves available and God will use us. When she arrived at the abortion center someone gave her pro-life...

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Not All Stories Turn Out Great
Nov. 12, 2020

Not All Stories Turn Out Great

In ministry at the abortion centers, we see a lot of awesome stories of lives saved. We love to share those stories because they encourage others to get involved. However, not all of the stories turn out great. In this episode, we share stories that...

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God is Still Good Even in Tragic Situations (Part 2)
Nov. 5, 2020

God is Still Good Even in Tragic Situations (Part 2)

This is part 2 of an episode in which we talk about the goodness of God in the midst of some of the terrible situations we face at the abortion centers and even in our own lives. This subject is so vast and so important that we had to break it up into...

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God is Still Good Even in Tragic Situations (Part 1)
Oct. 29, 2020

God is Still Good Even in Tragic Situations (Part 1)

In this episode, we talk about the goodness of God in the midst of some of the terrible situations we face at the abortion centers and even in our own lives. This subject is so vast and so important that we had to break it up into two episodes. Sorry...

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Using Signs to Reach Abortion-minded Women
Oct. 22, 2020

Using Signs to Reach Abortion-minded Women

God gives us many tools to bring the truth to those going into our local abortion centers. Signs are one very effective tool that anyone can use to bring help and hope to these dark places. Join Vicky and Daniel as they talk about what kinds of signs...

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Will The Supreme Court End Abortion?
Oct. 15, 2020

Will The Supreme Court End Abortion?

With the potential confirmation of a new Supreme Court justice, many have confidence that Roe Vs. Wade will be overturned. If Roe Vs. Wade is overturned will that mean an end to abortion? Join Vicky and Daniel as they share their thoughts on this and...

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Avoiding Burnout in Abortion Clinic Ministry
Oct. 8, 2020

Avoiding Burnout in Abortion Clinic Ministry

Any ministry can lead to burnout but especially an intense ministry like sidewalk outreach at an abortion center. In this episode, Vicky and Daniel talk about how to avoid burnout and how to keep from getting crispy.

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Showering Moms Who Choose Life - Interview with Sheryl Chandler from Truth and Mercy Ministry
Oct. 1, 2020

Showering Moms Who Choose Life - Interview with Sheryl Chandler from …

Women we encounter at the abortion centers certainly have spiritual needs but they also have practical needs. By that same token, they need truth as well as mercy. In this episode, we interview Sheryl Chandler with Truth and Mercy Prolife Ministries...

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Abortion and Sex Trafficking - Interview with Justice Ministries Founder Mark Blackwell
Sept. 24, 2020

Abortion and Sex Trafficking - Interview with Justice Ministries Foun…

Sex trafficking, like abortion, is a full-frontal attack on the value of human life. It’s important to see how these two evils collide and how we as Christians can address both issues. Join Vicky and Daniel as they interview Justice Ministries...

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When Is Failure Not Failure?
Sept. 17, 2020

When Is Failure Not Failure?

In sidewalk ministry at an abortion center, there can be a lot of apparent failures. However, God can use our faithfulness to turn what seem like failures into victories. In this episode, Vicky and Daniel share some Biblical truths and personal...

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Helping Pregnant Women Who Are Victims of Domestic Abuse
Sept. 10, 2020

Helping Pregnant Women Who Are Victims of Domestic Abuse

When reaching abortion-minded women we often encounter women with very difficult circumstances. Domestic violence is one of the situations that many of these women are dealing with. In this episode, Vicky and Daniel talk about how to effectively reach...

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How to Respond to Abortion-minded Women with Coronavirus Fears
Sept. 3, 2020

How to Respond to Abortion-minded Women with Coronavirus Fears

Pregnant mothers come to abortion centers with all types of fears. With the Coronavirus pandemic at hand, more and more look to abortion as a solution to the fears of COVID-19. In this episode, Vicky and Daniel give you some practical and Biblical...

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