Episodes

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://sidewalks...

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...

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 e...

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 u...

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 si...

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 b...

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 intentional...

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 so...

One of the most common issues our sidewalk outreach teams raise is that their teams are too small. In this episode, we discuss the story of Gideon going to battle the Midianites and how God purposely used a small army rather than a much larger one. T...

In this episode, we summarize key points of the abortion bill passed in North Carolina that restricts abortions after 12 weeks. We also identify critical takeaways for sidewalk outreach teams. While this is specific to NC, the principles we discuss a...

In this episode, Daniel and Vicky explore the issue of the pro-abortion crowd using increasingly confrontational tactics to oppose sidewalk outreach teams. As sidewalk teams become more effective, inevitably the opposition will ramp up their efforts ...

In this episode, Daniel and Vicky discuss Love Life's mission of uniting and mobilizing the church to bring an end to the abortion and orphan crisis through House of Refuge churches. These churches are trained and equipped by Love Life in key areas. ...

In this episode, we field questions that sidewalk outreach team members sent us recently. The questions are common issues that plague sidewalk outreach efforts. Daniel and Vicky sort through solutions to help in each area of concern. https://sidewalk...

One of the fastest and most common ways Satan attacks a ministry is through sowing disunity in the members. This episode examines the very common and insidious danger of disunity. Unity is often destroyed in a common progression, beginning with offen...

In just 3 days, a Love Life partnering pastor, Jay Stewart, will begin a bicycle ride across the nation. Life Ride, a journey of 3400 miles, will bring awareness to the abortion and orphan crisis in our country. We also hope to raise funds and House ...

One of the more challenging issues to deal with in expanding sidewalk outreach is commitment from new volunteers. We are always honored and grateful for the trustworthy and faithful volunteers who have often soldiered with us for years.  However, man...

One of the most encouraging stories from the sidewalk happened recently. A mom who chose life shared with us the turning point in her life. Her answer will astonish and reenergize sidewalk outreach teams, reminding us of why we do what we do! In this...

Stephanie Reinhart, who is the Director of Restored Life, the abortion recovery arm of Love Life, speaks with us about the different ways abortion affects men. There are very few studies that explore the effect of abortion on men. Stephanie helps bri...

The primary goal of Sidewalk Outreach is to bring glory to the Lord. Of course, we also want to know we're making a difference so it's helpful and encouraging to quantify the impact our work is having. Different sidewalk outreach teams and ministries...

We always try to match the women who choose life with a mentor who will disciple them, link them with resources, and be a friend and guide to them. On rare occasions, our sidewalk outreach team members have played that role as well. In this podcast, ...

We need to maintain a laser beam focus on our purpose for ministry on the sidewalks of abortion centers. This is not always easy and there are many distractions that can pull us away from what we are there to do or render us ineffective. The main cul...

Sidewalk outreach ministry is often fraught with discouragement. We should not add discouragement by falling into the comparison trap. When we compare ourselves with other sidewalk teams, we can either fall so short that we feel disheartened or grow ...

This is one of the most common questions sidewalk outreach teams hear as they counsel women to choose life over abortion. It is important not to dismiss the question, since at its core, it expresses a genuine underlying fear. However, it is equally i...

The women we work with are typically in very desperate situations. They often have multiple needs and it is overwhelming for those helping them to prioritize the needs based on limited ministry resources. Even harder sometimes is assessing when a pro...