Episodes

Should Women Who Have Abortions Be Prosecuted?
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June 22, 2023

Should Women Who Have Abortions Be Prosecuted?

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...
Morning Strategies to Prepare for the Sidewalk
205
June 15, 2023

Morning Strategies to Prepare for the Sidewalk

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...
The Virtue of Small Teams
204
June 8, 2023

The Virtue of Small Teams

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...
A Conversation About the NC 12 Week Abortion Ban
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June 1, 2023

A Conversation About the NC 12 Week Abortion Ban

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...
Escalating Battles
202
May 25, 2023

Escalating Battles

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 ...
What is a House of Refuge?
201
May 18, 2023

What is a House of Refuge?

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. ...
Real Questions from the Sidewalk Outreach Trenches
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May 11, 2023

Real Questions from the Sidewalk Outreach Trenches

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...
Endeavoring to Keep the Unity of the Spirit
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May 4, 2023

Endeavoring to Keep the Unity of the Spirit

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...
We Are Called To Do Hard Things - Life Ride
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May 1, 2023

We Are Called To Do Hard Things - Life Ride

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 ...
The Integrity of Commitment
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April 27, 2023

The Integrity of Commitment

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...
Turning Points
196
April 20, 2023

Turning Points

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...
How Abortion Affects Men
195
April 13, 2023

How Abortion Affects Men

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...
How Exactly, Do You Count Babies Saved?
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April 6, 2023

How Exactly, Do You Count Babies Saved?

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...
The Challenges of Mentoring and Volunteering on the Sidewalk
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March 30, 2023

The Challenges of Mentoring and Volunteering on the Sidewalk

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, ...
Cell Phone Use and Other Distractions
192
March 23, 2023

Cell Phone Use and Other Distractions

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...
The Comparison Trap
191
March 16, 2023

The Comparison Trap

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 ...
Will You Pay For My Baby for the Next 18 Years?
190
March 9, 2023

Will You Pay For My Baby for the Next 18 Years?

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...
Determining Needs Vs. Wants for Abortion Minded Families
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March 2, 2023

Determining Needs Vs. Wants for Abortion Minded Families

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...
It Will be Worth it
188
Feb. 23, 2023

It Will be Worth it

Getting and keeping sidewalk outreach volunteers is a continual issue. Sidewalk outreach is a very difficult ministry. At one point or another, most sidewalk volunteers ask themselves, “Is all this effort and struggle worth it?” In this episode, we a...
Ministering to Abortion-Determined Moms Who Claim to be Believers
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Feb. 16, 2023

Ministering to Abortion-Determined Moms Who Claim to be Believers

Often, the women who come to abort tell us they are Christians and have submitted their lives to Jesus. Many believe they are going to heaven, and insist that they are good. In this episode, we talk about the need to challenge that deception and we g...
Why Am I Struggling After I Chose Life and God?
186
Feb. 9, 2023

Why Am I Struggling After I Chose Life and God?

Many of the women we minister to who have chosen life and even submitted their lives to Jesus are blindsided when struggles continue or even accelerate. They question God and wonder why they are being punished or abandoned when they have made ALL the...
Biblical Firsts Applied to Sidewalk Outreach
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Feb. 2, 2023

Biblical Firsts Applied to Sidewalk Outreach

In the book of Genesis, there are several first questions that God asks, Humans ask, and Satan asks. Exploring those questions and the core issues those questions raise can be very useful in helping us navigate the struggles and solutions from a Bibl...
What If She Doesn’t Know Who the Father of the Baby Is?
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Jan. 26, 2023

What If She Doesn’t Know Who the Father of the Baby Is?

Sometimes, the women we meet at the abortion center are seeking an abortion because they do not know who the father of the baby is. In this podcast, we offer suggestions on handling this situation and some pitfalls to avoid in counseling a choice for...
Filling a Thirsty Soul, Another Abortion Worker Leaves the Industry
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Jan. 19, 2023

Filling a Thirsty Soul, Another Abortion Worker Leaves the Industry

While our primary ministry in sidewalk outreach is to abortion-minded moms, we also do encourage abortion workers to leave the industry. This podcast relates the encouraging story of a worker who left after hearing us speak truth from the sidewalk fo...