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Second Week of Advent: Peace in the Journey
by Andrea Trudden, Vice President of Communications & Marketing
As we enter the second week of Advent and light the Bethlehem Candle, we remember the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem—a journey filled with uncertainty, trust, and faith. This candle represents peace, and we reflect on the gift of Christ, the Prince of Peace, who came to bring hope to all. Today, let us turn our hearts toward those who walk alongside women and families facing unplanned pregnancies, serving as beacons of peace and support when it is most needed.
In Isaiah 40:3-5, we read: “Prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” In a very real way, those who work in pregnancy help centers and maternity homes live out this calling. With compassion, they create a path through uncertainty, helping women navigate rough ground and level the mountains of fear that often accompany an unexpected pregnancy. They prepare the way by offering encouragement, resources, and, most importantly, the peace of Christ through loving support.
Like Mary and Joseph, who faced countless unknowns on their journey, each woman who walks into a pregnancy center brings her own unique story, fears, and hopes. The client advocates stand beside them, ready to listen, understand, and walk alongside them, much like Joseph did for Mary. They provide a steady presence, not only helping women make practical choices but also extending peace that comes from knowing they are not alone.
These dedicated individuals do not have all the answers, nor can they erase every difficulty, but their unwavering support and empathy remind women of their inherent dignity and worth. In this way, they are bearers of peace, inviting each person they encounter to lay down her fears and trust in a brighter tomorrow.
Pregnancy help organizations become sanctuaries of peace, where women and families can find relief from worry and gain clarity amidst the unknown. The staff and volunteers bring God’s peace into each interaction, each consultation, and each prayer.
They serve as reminders that God’s love is near and that, no matter the circumstance, hope is possible.
As we light the Bethlehem Candle this Advent, let us remember these modern-day shepherds who walk with courage, offering peace to those who seek it. They are a reflection of God’s faithfulness, and their work is a testament to the power of love and compassion in times of need. They prepare the way for new life—not just in physical birth but in the hope and healing that only Christ’s peace can bring.
Let us pray that these dedicated individuals find strength in their work and that every woman and family who enters a pregnancy help center might feel the presence of Christ through them. This season, may we all be inspired by their example to prepare the way for peace in our own lives and for those around us.
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Abortion Pill Reversal has Saved 7,000 Lives Despite Big Abortion’s Attempts to Discredit Science Behind it
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Heartbeat International is proud to announce that statistics show more than 7,000 lives have been saved through the Abortion Pill Rescue® Network (APRN), a remarkable milestone achieved even amidst intense opposition. While abortion activists deny the effectiveness of Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) and some state attorneys general have sought to discredit or silence this life-saving network, thousands of children are alive today because their mothers chose hope and sought help.
All major studies show that using progesterone to counteract an in-progress chemical abortion can be effective. Progesterone is bio-identical to the hormone a woman’s body naturally produces to sustain pregnancy, and it has been safely used with pregnant women and their babies since the 1950s. To date, statistics show over 6,000 women have had successful abortion pill reversals, and that number grows higher every day.
These 7,000 children represent lives that the world once counted as abortion statistics. Now they thrive and are loved and adored by their families.
“Today we celebrate 7,000 children, all made perfectly in the image of our God!” said Christa Brown, Senior Director of Medical Impact for Heartbeat International. “Imagine what our world would have lost if just one of them were not here. We are thankful for each of them and their brave mothers who, at one point, felt there was no other way and sadly started an abortion. Quickly, with deep regret, they realized the value of the life they carried and wanted a new plan—and the APRN was there to help.”
The success of Abortion Pill Reversal relies on science and the compassionate care of the APRN's dedicated network of nurses, physicians, and pharmacists. When a woman takes the first pill in a chemical abortion regimen (mifepristone), the process can be interrupted by administering progesterone, allowing the pregnancy to continue. This reversal treatment is backed by decades of safe use of progesterone for pregnancy-related complications.
Despite this, abortion activists and some public officials continue to question abortion pill reversal, even taking legal actions against Heartbeat International and some pregnancy help organizations in an attempt to block access to help for women who regret starting a chemical abortion. However, these efforts have not deterred the network from answering calls for help in all 50 states and 93 countries.
“Each life is precious and filled with promise and potential that, if not for the expedient work of the APRN, might not have had that second chance,” said Jor-El Godsey, president of Heartbeat International. “What a joy to celebrate this milestone of so many lives saved that they would overflow a concert hall!”
For the mothers who call the APRN, the opportunity for reversal is more than just a medical intervention—it is an act of redemption. Many express profound gratitude for the network that gave them a second chance to choose life.
For more information about the Abortion Pill Rescue Network or to learn how you can support this work, visit HBI.Life/APRN.
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Diapers for Life: Heartbeat International Hosts a Drive to Support New Mothers in Need
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Heartbeat International is proud to announce the partnership with EveryLife, the first and only pro-life diaper company, to launch a diaper drive dedicated to supporting mothers in need in states where abortion is on the ballot. The drive will run from October 4-7, providing ways for individuals to tangibly support the pro-life movement and help new families flourish.
To provide essential supplies to struggling families, Heartbeat International will facilitate a donation process where supporters can contribute $55 for a box of diapers and wipes. This donation provides a month's supply of diapers and wipes to mothers who chose life for their babies.
We are proud to collaborate with eight state pregnancy help coalitions to provide key baby supplies for families throughout the nation over four impactful days. These state coalitions include:
- Arkansas Pregnancy Network
- Colorado Pregnancy Care Alliance
- Florida Pregnancy Care Network
- Maryland Coalition of Medical Pregnancy Clinics
- Alliance for Life (MO)
- Women's Health Network (MT)
- The New York State Coalition for Life
- Pennsylvania Pregnancy Wellness Collaborative
With a goal to provide boxes to 1,000 moms in these vital states, Heartbeat will cover $50 of each order to further its mission to reach and empower those in need.
"We are thrilled to partner with EveryLife once again to promote a campaign that empowers individuals to support life," Heartbeat International president Jor-El Godsey said. " This initiative not only raises crucial funds but also strengthens our network of pregnancy help for families during critical times, specifically in states where abortion is on the ballot this year. "
Join us from October 4-7, 2024, to make a meaningful impact on the lives of families and children. Together, we can champion the cause of life and move toward a future where abortion becomes unthinkable.
Donations for the Diaper Drive can be made here.
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Heartbeat International on Planned Parenthood's Free Vasectomies and Chemical Abortion Pills During the DNC
August 19, 2024
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — In what can only be described as a desperate publicity stunt, Planned Parenthood is giving away free abortions and vasectomies this week in honor of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). This appalling move highlights how far Big Abortion is willing to go to prioritize its extreme agenda over the health and well-being of women, men, and the next generation.
"How little must Planned Parenthood think of the DNC-goers to assume they do or will need free abortions," said Jor-El Godsey, President of Heartbeat International. "Not to mention the future of the party that so easily dispenses with what would be its next generation. Extremists like this at the DNC can only expect the same kind of extreme abortion policies from its political candidates."
The irony of Planned Parenthood’s actions during a political convention where the future of the country is discussed cannot be overstated. Their “abortion on wheels” approach not only cheapens the very notion of healthcare but also underscores the tragedy of treating human life as disposable. Women deserve better than this kind of reckless and unsafe spectacle, which places headlines and attention over genuine care.
Unlike Planned Parenthood’s publicity-driven antics, pregnancy help organizations quietly and consistently offer free care and practical support for women facing unexpected pregnancies. We do this, not for attention or media coverage, but because it’s the right thing to do. While Big Abortion uses stunts to push its agenda, we remain focused on offering real help and hope to those who need it most.
As the DNC continues to align itself with such extreme positions, it's clear that the well-being of women and children takes a backseat to political gains. The fact that the DNC has enabled and embraced this kind of display only highlights how entrenched abortion extremism is within their platform.
Here we come, Chicago! ? Our mobile health clinic will be in the West Loop with @ChiAbortionFund & @TheWienerCircle Aug 19-20, providing FREE vasectomies & medication abortion. EC will also be available for free without an appointment.
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"While being mentored [at the pregnancy center], I was finding my worth and who I was not only as a female but as a strong, single mom."
- Brittni, Brantlee's mom
"If it weren’t for [the] PRC and the continued support I received there, there’s a good chance I would have given into pressure from the twins’ father and went to Planned Parenthood to talk about my options..."
- Kelsey, mom of twins
"I could not imagine my life without my baby boy. I’m so glad I picked up my phone that day and looked for help..."
- Ashley, Julian’s mom
"Words could never describe the love and life this reversal has given me. Thank you to all the people who work to provide this information. They are truly angels."
- Kristina, Christian’s mom
Every story below represents a woman's experience with a pregnancy help organization, including several stories that involve the abortion pill reversal protocol through the Abortion Pill Rescue® Network. While the support and care they received may differ depending on each woman's specific needs, their life-changing experience made them feel compelled to share their story with us! Their courage to share their story is underlined by their desire that no one ever feel like abortion is their only option. Today, these women and their babies thrive!
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Thousands of lives have been saved thanks to the Abortion Pill Rescue® Network. Here are just a few of their stories:
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Hope for Life KL’s ministry is unique here in Germany since we serve the American military population as well as Germans and people from all over the world. About 99 percent of our clients who call our helpline are English speaking and affiliated with the Military. These clients are typically abortion minded and call to ask questions. Here in the Kaiserslautern region, women may obtain an abortion up to 12 weeks gestation, and there are close to 3,000 reported abortions each year in our community. There is much work to be done to affirm life and rescue women, babies, and entire families from the devastation abortion brings to their lives. We have been here for 30 years serving our community to preserve life, and we have recently made some critical changes to our organization to better reach those who need to hear the life-affirming message. We rebranded from “Heartbeat Crisis Pregnancy Center” to “Hope for Life KL” to project a positive place of non-judgmental help when a woman is facing an unplanned pregnancy. We are strategically working to increase our online presence since that is where most women turn when looking for help in an unplanned pregnancy. We want to be the first place they find as they face this life-altering decision.
We are making a difference in our community as we hold classes to teach young people about sexual wellness and God’s good design for healthy and biblical relationships. Relationships are key to changing minds about life and abortion, and we walk with clients until their child reaches their second birthday. A client recently told us that after talking to us, she had hope about keeping her baby instead of pursuing an abortion. Another client and her husband had an unexpected pregnancy while they are students from abroad and we were able to support them through providing needed items with a baby shower, which was an answer to their prayers.
With your continued support, we can all make a difference together in our community as we hold out hope for abortion vulnerable women, educate the young people on biblical sexual wellness, and help those traumatized by abortion to find hope and healing in Christ through His forgiveness. Thank you for making a Kingdom impact with us!
Heartbeat Ambassadors are volunteers who represent and promote Heartbeat International through various ministry opportunities (i.e. conferences, missions, mentoring and other ministry-related activities) for a renewable two-year term. The Heartbeat International Ambassador Program provides an opportunity for Heartbeat to develop closer, more supportive relationships with dedicated center and pro-life leaders and for leaders to expand and grow in their pro-life vision and ministry.
| Provide enrichment opportunities for Ambassador volunteers and other center leaders to exercise their gifts, extend areas of service, and broaden expertise. |
| Expand the network of supporters/support for Heartbeat International’s pro-life mission and vision and Christian core values. |
| Provide opportunities for Heartbeat International Ambassador volunteers interested in supporting and promoting Heartbeat International to participate and serve in Heartbeat International training events, such as conferences, workshops, and consultations. |
| Provide an opportunity for Ambassador volunteers to join Heartbeat staff in short-term ministry and training trips and Heartbeat events, both domestic and international. |
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Participate in domestic and international ministry
Assist at the annual conference and other training events (i.e., presenter, work with internationals, network with and assist other pro-life organization leaders and speakers)
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Participate in legislative activities
Receive special rates for Heartbeat events
- Attend a Heartbeat Annual Conference at least once during the two-year term
- Participate in at least one Ambassador opportunity in addition to the Heartbeat Annual Conference
- Be financially responsible for trips to participate in Heartbeat events
- Works or volunteers at a Heartbeat-affiliated center or connected in some other capacity
- Current or prior experience in one or more of the following positions: Executive Director, Board Member, Client Services Director, Development Director, or Medical Staff
- Familiarity with and/or use of Heartbeat resource material, particularly LOVE Approach
- Strongly supports and is willing to promote Heartbeat International’s mission, vision, and Christian core values
Submit an online completed application using the form below. A Heartbeat consultant will contact you regarding your application, usually within 30 days. Contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at Heartbeat International for additional information.
Constitutional amendments are an extreme way to change laws in a state. In fact, many states do not allow for these citizen-initiated constitutional amendments. Of the 50 states, 10 states have an amendment on the ballot. Many of these states require only a 50% +1 majority for these amendments to pass, while others require the ballot measure to receive at least 60%. With this in mind, pro-abortion activists are targeting otherwise pro-life states like South Dakota and Florida, because they believe they can get a simple majority of voters to go along with their ambiguous amendments.
Over the next year, we are likely to see the initiatives become more and more aggressive in their approach. All of these amendments are saturated in language that is obscure and misleading. Discover the red flags to look for to equip you, your organization, and your family this Fall. You can find the details for each of these upcoming ballot initiatives below. As the coalitions to support or counter these amendments form, we will be adding more information so that you can stay informed. You can also find a full list of the upcoming issues on Ballotpedia or AUL.
ARIZONA | COLORADO | FLORIDA | MARYLAND | MISSOURI | MONTANA | NEBRASKA | NEW YORK | NEVADA |
SOUTH DAKOTA | PENDING
On the Ballot in 2024
ARIZONA
Amendment: Arizona Proposition 139, Right to Abortion Initiative (2024)
Result: ❌ Passed - Pro-Life loss.
Key points:
This amendment would establish abortion as a "fundamental right" and permit abortions up to viability, and cannot be interfered with unless there's a compelling state interest. While "viability" and "state interest" are defined in the amendment, it's unclear who would be permitted to determine viability, and it would abolish the state's current abortion that permits abortion up to 15 weeks.
Next steps:
• Share this page with your community and supporters
• Contact your state's coalition for more:
Arizona Life Coalition
4633 N 54th St
Phoenix, AZ 85018
George Khalaf
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
602-730-5004
Resources:
• www.itgoestoofar.com
• www.azpolicy.org
• www.aul.org/law-and-policy/state-spotlight/
• AbortionBallot.com
COLORADO
55% supermajority is required.
Amendment: Colorado Right to Abortion Initiative
Result: ❌ Passed - Pro-Life loss.
Key points:
This would enshrine abortion in the state's constitution as a legal right, to include medical insurance coverage. Currently, Colorado has no time restrictions on abortion. Allowing abortion to be covered under government-issued insurance programs would mean that taxpayers would help fund abortion procedures.
Next steps:
• Share this page with your community and supporters
• Contact your state's coalition for more:
Colorado Pregnancy Care Alliance
Rich Bennett
https://co-pca.org
https://
Resource:
• www.righttoknowco.com
• www.aul.org/law-and-policy/state-spotlight/
FLORIDA
60% supermajority is required.
Amendment: Florida Prohibit Laws Restricting Abortion Initiative
Result: ✅ Failed - Pro-Life Win!
Key points:
The deceptive language in this amendment would enshrine abortion into the state's constitution while leaving the terms "viability" and "healthcare provider" undefined. Included is another exception to permit abortions for the woman's health, yet it fails to explain the parameters of how a "healthcare provider" can make that determination. Guised as an initiative to limit government interference, this amendment leaves women even more vulnerable and without adequate medical care.
Next steps:
• Know the Truth about Amendment 4
• Educate yourself on the language within
• AbortionBallot.com
• Share this page with your community and supporters
• Contact your state's coalitions for more:
Florida Pregnancy Care Network
1424 Piedmont Dr E
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Rita Gigliano
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
850-656-6245
Florida Baptist Children's Homes
1015 Sikes Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33815
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pregnancy and Family Resource Alliance (PAFRA)
1910 East Bay Dr
Largo, FL 33771
Darla Huddleston
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
727-451-6977
Resources:
• https://apologetics.org/know-the-truth-download/
• https://votenoon4florida.com/
• https://keepfloridaprolife.org/
• www.aul.org/law-and-policy/state-spotlight/
MARYLAND
Amendment: Maryland Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment
Result: ❌ Passed - Pro-Life loss.
Key points:
This proposed amendment would legalize abortion up to birth by adding a new article to the state's Declaration of Rights. In its attempt to preserve "an individual's rights to liberty and equality," it fails to include the same rights for the lives of the unborn.
Next steps:
• Share this page with your community and supporters
• Contact your state's coalitions for more:
Pregnancy Clinic Ministry
934 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Pamela Palumbo
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
410-431-5000
Resources:
• www.aul.org/law-and-policy/state-spotlight/
MISSOURI
Amendment: Missouri Amendment 3, Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative (2024)
Result: ❌ Passed - Pro-Life loss.
Key points:
Another amendment using the deceptive text "reproductive freedom," would permit abortion up to viability, with a request of the state to regulate abortions from viability up to birth. Disguised as women's "healthcare," the Amendment's broad language is a stark example of Big- Abortion's extreme agenda and practices. This Amendment would leave women and children more vulnerable to abuse than ever before.
Next steps:
• Share this page with your community and supporters
• Contact your state's coalition for more:
Alliance for Life
487 SW Ward Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64081
Marsha Middleton
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
816-806-4168
Resources:
• www.aul.org/law-and-policy/state-spotlight/
• AbortionBallot.com
• www.mo3facts.com
MONTANA
Amendment: Montana CI-128, Right to Abortion Initiative (2024)
Result: ❌ Passed - Pro-Life loss.
Key points:
This amendment would make abortion an "explicit constitutional right," permitting abortions up to birth with government regulation from the point of viability. It would also protect women who have abortions from any ramifications, including anyone who facilitated her having an abortion. That means that people complicit in pressuring, coercing, or forcing her to abort her baby would be legally protected by law.
Next steps:
• Share this page with your community and supporters
• Contact your state's coalition for more:
Women's Health Network
1005 Partridge Pl #1
Helena, MT 59602
Tracey Ullrey
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
406-422-1011
Resource:
• www.montanafamily.org/call_to_action/
• www.aul.org/law-and-policy/state-spotlight/
• Abortionballot.com/
NEBRASKA x2
1 - Amendment: Proposition 434
Result: ✅ Passed - Pro-Life Win!
Key points:
This proposed amendment to Nebraska's constitution would limit abortion after the first trimester of pregnancy except when medically necessary or in cases of sexual assault or incest.
2- Amendment: Proposition 439 Nebraska Right to Abortion Initiative (2024)
Result: ✅ Failed - Pro-Life Win!
Key points:
This proposed amendment to Nebraska's constitution would create a right to abortion until fetal viability or when needed to protect the life or health of a pregnant woman.
Next steps:
• Share this page with your community and supporters
• Contact your state's coalition for more:
Nebraska Pregnancy Care Alliance
Jennifer A. Gutierrez, MA
CEO
(402) 499-2401
Resources:
• www.aul.org/law-and-policy/state-spotlight/
• Abortionballot.com/
NEW YORK
Amendment: New York Equal Protection of Law Amendment
Result: ❌ Passed - Pro-Life loss.
Key points:
Perhaps the most deceptive in its language, the NY Equal Protection of Law Amendment aims at eradicating discrimination while simultaneously including reproductive health autonomy. The latter inclusion means that there would be no exceptions or time restrictions for abortion.
Next steps:
• Share this page with your community and supporters
• Contact your state's coalitions for more:
The New York State Coalition for Life (formerly known as the Pregnancy Care Conference)
Kathy Jerman
https://www.nyscoalitionforlife.com
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Resources:
• www.aul.org/law-and-policy/state-spotlight/
NEVADA
Amendment: Nevada Right to Abortion Initiative
Result: ❌ Passed - Pro-Life loss. Requires approval at two successive general elections, this is the first of those two.
Key points:
This proposed amendment would permit abortion up to viability or the health of the mother. While it defines viability as "the point of pregnancy when 'there is a significant likelihood of the fetus' sustained survival outside the uterus without the application of extraordinary medical measures...'" this is a loose definition at best. The ambiguous definition of the term "viability" inadvertently places the life of an unborn child in the hands of a doctor's opinion.
Next steps:
• Share this page with your community and supporters
Resources:
• www.aul.org/law-and-policy/state-spotlight/
• Abortionballot.com/
SOUTH DAKOTA
Amendment: Constitutional Amendment G - Right to Abortion Initiative
Result: ✅ Failed - Pro-Life Win!
Key points:
This proposed amendment would enshrine abortion in the state's constitution so that there are no regulations against abortion in the entire first trimester and an exception for abortion when a woman's health is at risk in the second trimester. In the third trimester, an abortion decision is the judgment of a "medical professional." This vague language leaves abortion permissible up to birth as long as a medical professional permits.
Next steps:
• Share this page with your community and supporters
• Contact Life Defense Fund to learn more:
Life Defense Fund
- LDF has an active campaign against Amendment G!
Resource:
• www.familyheritagealliance.org/
• www.aul.org/law-and-policy/state-spotlight/
• Abortionballot.com/
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