Gospel-Centered Pro-Life Podcast

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/equipping-articles/

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

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 all of this and stay effective on the sidewalk. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

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 say that they are a Christian. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/  

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 challenges and some strategies to overcome them. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/  

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 can prepare ourselves to reach women who have unplanned pregnancies. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

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 principles on how to do this effectively. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

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 how to do that graciously.  https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

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 share some of the principles and sacrifices that lend themselves to the results we desire to produce for the Lord. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-...

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 "good" things. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/  

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 this subject, and Vicky shares her story of ministering on the sidewalk before she received healing from a past abortion. https://sidewalks4life.com/equi...

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 understand them it’s impossible to communicate help and hope to them. In this episode, we give some tips on how to overcome the language barrier so you can hel...

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 and how to be most effective in helping these moms choose life. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/  

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 learned to help get into the mindest of those coming to the abortion centers. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

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 leaders ourselves. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/  

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 what they are there. In this episode, we share some insights on how to navigate through the conversation when you suspect that they are lying to you a...

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 volunteers to cover the sidewalks with the light of the Gospel. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/

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/  

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/

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 that amazing story and how to Lord used sidewalk ministry to not only save her baby but save another family as well. https://sidewalks4life.com/equippi...

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 tool in ministry and give some helpful tips on using it in sidewalk outreach.

In vitro fertilization has been used for years to help couples who aren't able to concieve children naturally have children. Many don't realize that there are some major concerns with this process that we should have if we are going to hold a Biblical view of human life. In this episode, we talk about IVF in light of scripture and share some insights that will help you to think of IVF in a Biblica...

Raising our voice to be heard by those walking into the local abortion centers is an important way to reach men and women. However, there are some great and not so great things to say. In this episode, we share some helpful phases and some insights on how to reach out in this way. https://sidewalks4life.com/things-to-say-from-the-sidewalk/

Love Life has as our theme for 2022 "Faith-Full Expectation". In this epsiode, Vicky and I wanted to challenge and encourage those involved in sidewalk outreach to be in faith-full expectation of what the Lord will do in your city.

There a many reasons women give for coming to an abortion center. Recently, one of our Love Life Missionaries encountered a young lady who came to abort because she had a history of postpartum depression. Vicky did some research and now we're experts on the subject. Just kidding, but we do have some insights that we think will help encourage and equip you when you encounter women dealing with this...