Gospel-Centered Pro-Life Podcast

In this episode, Elijah and Vicky share the top ten basics they believe are essential for effective Sidewalk Outreach. We tend to stray from the basics the longer we are involved in ministry. This episode will remind us and convict us of areas where we need to return to the basics. 🔗 Read More: https://www.gospelcenteredprolife.com/blog/

In this very encouraging episode, we share actual written testimonies from several moms who chose life despite very difficult situations. From the testimonies, we offer lessons and tips that can guide our sidewalk outreach in specific ways. 🔗 Read more here: https://www.gospelcenteredprolife.com/blog/

We often get calls from family members of an abortion determined mom. The mom herself refuses to speak to us, but the family members want a crash course in how to counsel giants abortion. This podcast outlines a true training session Vicky had with the grandmother of the aborting mom with key tips and concepts to guide us all in doing this. 🔗 Visit here to read more: https://www.gospelcenteredprolife.com/blog/

Part one of this series gave general principles in dealing with false faith. This episode provides specifics in how to address the evil of abortion with a basic understanding of the world view and religious views of different people we encounter on the sidewalk. The goal is to effectively counsel them to choose life but also to plant seeds that will help them to question false theology. 🔗 Visit here to read more: https://www.gospelcenteredprolife.com/blog/

We meet people from many religious backgrounds at the abortion center. It is overwhelming to try to understand the varying beliefs in order to confront their beliefs and counsel towards Jesus and to choose Life. These principles will guide us in general ways as we deal with cults and false belief systems on the sidewalk. 🔗 Visit here to read more: https://www.gospelcenteredprolife.com/blog/

Some women use twisted logic and poor Biblical understanding to justify an abortion based on descriptions of God’s judgement against pagan nations. An example of such a verse occurs in Isaiah where he prophesies the horrific destruction of children in the judgement against the wicked Babylonian nation. This podcast helps sidewalk outreach volunteers in how to correct this faulty perception and rationalization that God kills children, therefore so can I. 🔗 Visit here to read more: https://www.gospelcenteredprolife.com/blog/

This episode is about sharing our ministry and giving our literature and information to passersby and all cars that stop for us while we are ministering on the sidewalks of abortion centers. We explore the increasing need to reach the community with our message of hope and help to promote a culture of life in the alarming increase of abortion pills by mail. Tangible suggestions in how to do this are included. 🔗 Visit here to read more: https://www.gospelcenteredprolife.com/blog/

🎙️ While it would be natural for Sidewalk Outreach volunteers to be fearful following the murder of the outspoken pro-life activist, Charlie Kirk, this podcast helps to give us encouragement to stay the course and follow God’s calling us to be voices for the unborn. 🔗 Visit here to read more: https://www.gospelcenteredprolife.com/blog/

🎙️ In this podcast, we use a true case study to demonstrate the major steps in counseling a mom. We strive for a good blend of grace and truth. It is easy to err on the side of compassion without truly moving a mom to conviction that will result in her saving her baby. The goal of this podcast is to give practical advice in how to do so effectively. 🔗 Visit here to read more: https://www.gospelcenteredprolife.com/blog/

We are often shocked, even speechless, by the degree of depravity we face on the sidewalk. The Bible gives us great guidance and advice in understanding how to deal with the calloused hearts of the moms we encounter who intend to kill their unborn children. It also helps to remind us of the danger of our own heart becoming calloused and prideful. This podcast explores how to be effective on the sidewalks of abortion centers in the face of these truths. https://www.gospelcenteredprolife.com/

Love Life does not have an official policy on how to deal with undocumented immigrants, but we do have guidelines. Our primary focus and ministry is to help the mom so that she makes a God-honoring choice for life. This podcast helps us in how to help these moms, lead them and disciple them in the truth of the Gospel, and promote a culture of love and life as we minister. https://www.gospelcenteredprolife.com/v

Oftentimes we hear people rationalize abortion by saying God is a loving, forgiving, and understanding God. They claim they can continue in sin banking on His forgiveness. This is a faulty and twisted understanding of what faith in God means and what we should do in response to those amazing true characteristics of God. In this episode, we examine a step by step strategy to address ing this issue when we encounter it on the sidewalks of abortion centers. https://www.gospelcenteredprolife.com/blog/

With President Trump pardoning people who were arrested using the “Rescue” method of Sidewalk outreach, there have been questions about what Love Life Ministry thinks about this method. This podcast deals with the Biblical rationale of why we choose to minister the way we do as a ministry to end abortion and create a culture of love and life. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

Sometimes we think we may have nothing to offer as sidewalk outreach volunteers. Or other times, we may feel we do not need the training or strategies offered by others since we have the Holy Spirit guiding us. In this podcast, we explore the truth that the Holy Spirt is indeed working, but guidelines for effective sidewalk outreach are valuable. With that in mind, we must recognize also that we are uniquely and specifically crafted and gifted by God with our individuality for a great purpose. We hope to encourage people not only in being unafraid to be authentically who YOU are in SWO but also to convey that message to the moms we encounter about God’s divine plan and purpose for each of them AND each of their babies. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

One of the hardest issues people face who engage in sidewalk ministry is remaining faithful in the absence of tangible fruit of their efforts. In this encouraging podcast, Vicky and Elijah give suggestions from scripture and history to help us remember our calling and how to be faithful to carry on no matter what we face and no matter what the outcome is. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

n this episode, Elijah and Vicky tackle four very difficult questions raised by women who have faced significant struggle, such as rape or abuse. While the questions are challenging, scripture is faithful to answer the most anguished cries of our heart. Having answers to some of these common but tough questions will help us in counseling women who are facing the effects of significant trauma. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

Elijah and Vicky share the top 24 basics to effective sidewalk outreach in a series of podcasts to be released during this month. This refresher is not only for those starting out but maybe especially for those who have done SWO for a while. We often tend to drift from the basics and lose sight of the things that help us to best reach the moms. A series filled with practical how-tos on the sidewalk. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

Elijah and Vicky share the top 24 basics to effective sidewalk outreach in a series of podcasts to be released during this month. This refresher is not only for those starting out but maybe especially for those who have done SWO for a while. We often tend to drift from the basics and lose sight of the things that help us to best reach the moms. A series filled with practical how-tos on the sidewalk. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

Elijah and Vicky share the top 24 basics to effective sidewalk outreach in a series of podcasts to be released during this month. This refresher is not only for those starting out but maybe especially for those who have done SWO for a while. We often tend to drift from the basics and lose sight of the things that help us to best reach the moms. A series filled with practical how-tos on the sidewalk. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

Elijah and Vicky share the top 24 basics to effective sidewalk outreach in a series of podcasts to be released during this month. This refresher is not only for those starting out but maybe especially for those who have done SWO for a while. We often tend to drift from the basics and lose sight of the things that help us to best reach the moms. A series filled with practical how-tos on the sidewalk. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

Elijah and Vicky begin the New Year with a podcast about painting the vision of the new beginning of life with the baby for the moms as well as the new life possible for them in Jesus. Practical tips are shared in how to help moms see the choice before them as one that can bring glory to God in the life of their baby and eternal life for them through the truth of the Gospel. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

Daniel, Vicky, and a special guest share ministry highs and lows, favorite verses, and an announcement for the coming year. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

It is not always easy to balance the need for compassion to the moms with the necessity of speaking convicting truth. That balance is essential to optimize the likelihood the women will come talk with us and consider what we have to say, BUT ALSO convict them not to take the innocent life of their child. Oftentimes, we err on one side or the other of these two vital components to effective sidewalk counseling. In this podcast, we offer suggestions to help make our outreach loving but convincing. October: Using Your Personal Testimony On The Sidewalk Personal testimony is a powerful thing to share at abortion centers. Our personal story of abortion or of choosing life in spite of adversity can sway a woman to reconsider taking her own child’s life. However, there are optimal times and ways to share personal testimony to full advantage. In this podcast, we explore how to use personal testimony effectively on the sidewalks. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

Personal testimony is a powerful thing to share at abortion centers. Our personal story of abortion or of choosing life in spite of adversity can sway a woman to reconsider taking her own child’s life. However, there are optimal times and ways to share personal testimony to full advantage. In this podcast, we explore how to use personal testimony effectively on the sidewalks. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

Lately, we have encountered increased aggression and spiritual attack as we serve on the sidewalks of abortion centers. This episode explores how we can effectively resist the devil and his attacks on us and on our teammates. Several practical tips are shared, along with scripture to help us fight the forces of darkness more effectively as we serve the Lord in this battle for lives and souls. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

A common reason given for the desire to abort is that either the mom or the baby will suffer if brought to term. In this episode, we examine the fallacy of this point of view as well as scriptural support and practical things to say in countering this rationalization. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

God’s word is powerful, and can make the difference between a mom choosing life or death. We are called to use His Word wisely and to be prepared to use it with discernment and at the appropriate time. This podcast explores the major general topics or areas that we will encounter in counseling on the sidewalks as well as many suggested scriptures in each area. The accompanying article is a great tool to help you find scripture to address common sidewalk issues. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

Addressing the disproportionate number of minorities being killed in abortions is not one of our three key talking points we have found to be effective. However, we cannot be unaware of the truth of this sad fact. Should we address this while ministering on the sidewalk, and if so, how can we do so effectively? This podcast explores the issue of how to deal with racial tension on the sidewalk of abortion centers. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

In this episode, Daniel and Vicky give a gentle rebuke along with encouragement. Many of us have grown disheartened with apparent church apathy regarding abortion. We ask, “Where is the church?” And grow discouraged. In this podcast, we exhort all of us not to ask this downer question, and focus on the reality that the church is very active in many areas of transforming souls and promoting the welfare of people and communities worldwide. I hope this helps us focus on the truth that WE are the church, and WE individually should be doing all God has called us to do! www.sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles

In this episode, Daniel and Vicky, who are both runners, speak about the lessons learned in the discipline of running and how they can be directly applied to Sidewalk outreach. The Bible has many verses that speak of running and use that analogy to describe how we can more effectively live the Christian life. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

The issue of undocumented immigrant moms coming to abortion centers is a growing challenge. Sidewalk Outreach Teams need to be prepared in how to effectively counsel and meet the needs of this group. In this podcast, we explore the unique obstacles these moms face and provide a comprehensive strategy in how to deal with this issue with compassion and truth. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

This episode is an inspiring time of relating true stories of when the Holy Spirit intercedes powerfully while we are ministering on the sidewalks of the abortion centers. His presence is sometimes miraculous words He brings to us, sometimes miraculous protection, sometimes gentle rebuking to guide us from self-righteousness to God-righteousness. This epsiode will encourage you to trust His power to equip and exhort.

God calls us to be holy as He is holy. This is true in every area of our lives but especially in ministry. In this episode, we explore the concept of walking in holiness as it pertains to sidewalk outreach and offer encouragement to those involved in this challenging ministry. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

We need to be prepared in season and out of season with biblical truth as 2 Timothy 4:2 reminds us. It is sometimes daunting to know what scripture best fits the issue you may face as you minister to abortion-determined women. Some people shrink back from using scripture at all. In this episode, we explore the critical necessity for scripture to break through that lead to abortion. We give practical advice on how to use the Bible effectively in dealing with common issues you may face. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

Many sidewalk outreach teams minister on the sidewalks of Planned Parenthood facilities. A large income source now for PP is transgender people seeking hormone therapy. While our primary interest is reaching abortion-determined women, we want to offer the hope of the Gospel and any tangible help we can to these people. In this episode, we offer some ideas for understanding the main issues transgender people face as well as some practical suggestions on how to offer help to them while on the sidewalk. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

In sidewalk outreach, we often hear the pro-abortion people taunting us with this question: “Don’t you have better ways to spend your time?” Sometimes, the struggle and lack of visible fruit are so significant that we even ask ourselves this question. In this episode, we answer this question with insights from Habakkuk. This passage can guide us in redirecting our focus when faced with discouragement and disappointment as we struggle to serve God well. https://sidewalks4life.com/dont-you-have-better-ways-to-spend-your-time/

Abortion is devastating under any circumstances, but the risks to teens are enormous and devastating. This episode examines some issues teens face following abortion, including increased suicide, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

Sometimes we feel that if we could find the one formula, that one thing we could do or have on the sidewalk, we could be more effective. In this episode, we examine the truth that effective sidewalk ministry is not a magic bullet but a process. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

Vicky and I have been doing a lot of traveling lately so we're re-running a few episodes. We hope this one is a blessing to you. As Christians, we are in a spiritual battle but that battle is at its fiercest at the abortion centers where innocent lives are destroyed. God has given us spiritual armor to help us in this intense battle. Join me as I teach through Ephesians 6:10-17 and how to put on the armor of God.

This is a rerun episode from 2020. An oldie but goodie. Any ministry can lead to burnout, especially an intense ministry like sidewalk outreach at an abortion center. In this episode, Vicky and Daniel discuss how to avoid burnout and keep from getting crispy. https://www.leadershipresources.org/blog/christian-ministry-burnout-prevention-signs-statistics-recovery/

We face adversity and often hostility when we speak for the unborn in front of an abortion center. The book of Acts gives practical advice on how to do this well, as we explore how Paul spoke to a hostile mob in Jerusalem. The points can guide us as we navigate the hostility of the people we minister to. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

In this episode, we deal with the issue of modern-day child sacrifice. We give Biblical guidance on how to speak scripturally about the horror of abortion, with examples from pagan practices regarding the shedding of innocent blood. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

We often see people who are fearful and hesitant to share or speak with us. Sometimes it is because they are in the country illegally and are afraid we will turn them over to authorities. In this episode, we share what we should do in these instances and how we can encourage them to trust us and choose life. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

A great strategy in counseling women who are determined to abort is to help them understand who they are and who they want to be. Often, these women and men are willing to examine the disconnect between who they are and who they want to be. In this episode, we explore how we can use that disconnect to guide them to a choice for life. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

This episode examines the contribution of pro-life pioneers who paved the way for us to minister more effectively today. We recount a brief history of the pro-life movement, with some advice on how to relate in an honoring way to those who may have used different tactics, but deserve our respect. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

In this episode, we explore the critical issue of disunity and how we sometimes wrongly use weapons to fight each other rather than unite against a common enemy. The podcast gives practical advice on how to proactively fight the battles we face as sidewalk outreach teams in a God-honoring, encouraging, and unifying way. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

We have very limited time to speak to the women we minister to on the sidewalks of abortion centers. Birth control is an important issue that we may need to address but it's not typically the best use of our time. In this episode, we discuss how to best talk about abortion control in sidewalk outreach ministry. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

This is a highly contentious issue. Many devout Christians have strong feelings about the answer. Many have never really examined the core issue: are unborn humans people who deserve equal protection under the law? If so, should those who intentionally bring about their death be prosecuted? In this episode, we examine this complex issue from a Biblical and logical perspective. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j3X6eVWFqA

While we all may employ different strategies to prepare for our morning of sidewalk ministry, it is important to be intentional in preparation. That preparation needs to be practical, physical, emotional, and spiritual. In this episode, we outline some key ways to organize our time in the morning before ministry to be most effective and ready for the difficult battle ahead. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/