Gospel-Centered Pro-Life Podcast

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/