Gospel-Centered Pro-Life Podcast
189 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★ - 2K ratingsGospel-Centered Pro-Life is a podcast hosted by Love Life Missionary Director, Daniel Parks with Co-host Vicky Kaseorg. In this podcast, we talk about pro-life issues in light of the Gospel. It features interviews with pro-life leaders as well as tackles difficult subjects concerning abortion but always centered on the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Helpful Things To Say At The Abortion Center
February 10, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBRaising 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/
Faith-Full Expectation
February 03, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBLove 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.
Ministering to Women With Postpartum Depression
January 27, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThere 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 at your local abortion center.
May The Words Of Our Mouths Be Completely True
January 20, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIn our zeal to reach women at the abortion center there can be a strong temptation to exaggerate or add to what we know to be true. In this epsiode, we discuss this, give some scriptural insights, and share some personal experiences that will help encourage us all to speak only what is completely true and leave the results up to the Lord.
Ministering to A Suicidal Mom
January 13, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBWe encounter women and men with a multitude of issue going into the abortion centers. Some situations are more extreme than others. In this episode, we talk about a recent experience that Vicky had with a post abortive women who was suicidal and some things she learned that will help equip you.
Counter Intuitive Things We Have Learned
January 06, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBOver the years in being involved in sidewalk ministry we’ve had some experiences that taught us that what we previously believed was incorrect. In this episode we want to share a few of those things and offer some encouragement and Biblical insights to help equip you.
The Power Of Prayer
December 30, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIn our zeal to serve the Lord we can forget one of the most important weapons that God has given us, prayer. Of course, prayer can also be used as an excuse for inaction. In this episode, we talk about the power of prayer and share some Biblical insights that will encourage and challenge you in light of the Biblical command to “Pray without ceasing”.
How To Stay Engaged on the Sidewalk
December 23, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBMinistry in front of an abortion center can be intense. As we’ve talked about in the past the spiritual warfare can be overwhelming. However, there are times when ministry in front of the abortion center is boring and you don’t really feel like you’re having an impact. In this episode, we talk about how to stay engaged on the sidewalk even in those times when there’s not a lot of interactions.
Christmas As Springboard For the Message of Life
December 16, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThe story of Christmas is on the forefront of everyone’s mind during this season. In this episode, we share how you can use the birth of Christ as a springboard to help men and women at the abortion center see the plan of God and the value of their baby.
How and When to Introduce The Message of Sexual Purity
December 09, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThe vast majority of abortions take place because of sexual immorality. Though our primary focus is helping moms see the value of their babies there is an appropriate time and way to introduce Biblical truths about sexual purity. In this episode, we share some Biblical insights and principles on introducing the message of sexual purity to the men and women we encounter at the abortion centers.
When and How To Describe Abortion Procedures
December 02, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBThe three talking points we train our sidewalk teams to use are effective but there are times when sharing the graphic reality of abortion can be effective in changing a mother's mind about abortion as well. In this episode, we talk about the appropriate time and way to describe abortion procedures to men and women at the abortion centers. We also share some resources to equip you to do this effectively. Abortion procedures video: https://youtu.be/CFZDhM5Gwhk
What To Say To Those Leaving The Clinic
November 25, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBWe do a lot of teaching and training on what to say to those who are entering the abortion centers but haven't talked a lot about what to say to those exiting. In this episode, we share some helping things to say in various scenarios of those leaving the abortion centers.
A Conversation Involving Spiritual Warfare
November 18, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 16.9 MBThere is intense spiritual warfare involved in the ministry at abortion centers. Sometimes you can see the battle on the faces of those you are ministering to. In this episode, Vicky shares a story of a mom her team recently encountered at the abortion center and how they dealt with the warfare going on in her heart and mind.
Grumbling and Complaining in Ministry
November 11, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBThere is always the temptation to grumble and complain about the hardships we experience in life and ministry. In a ministry as intense as this the temptation can even me stronger. In the episode, we talk about how to resist the temptation to grumble and complain and instead embrace an attitude of gratitude and joy.
Joy on the Sidewalks
November 04, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThe mininstry at abortion centers is a spiritaully heavy ministry. Abortion centers certainly aren't places of joy. However, as believers in Jesus we can have joy in spite of what is happening in these dark places. In this episode, we talk about how we can have joy and shine forth the joy of the Lord at our local abortion centers.
Building Sidewalk Teams
October 28, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBWhen Jesus sent His disciples out He sent them two-by-two. God doesn’t intend for us to be alone as we minister on the sidewalk, He wants a team of people. In this episode, we talk about how to build sidewalk teams and share some principles we've learned to help in building and maintaining sidewalk ministry teams at the local abortion centers.
Should New Believers Minister on the Sidewalk?
October 21, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBThe testimony of a new believer is a powerful witness to the work of the Lord. However, there are some biblical principles as we consider plugging new Christians into ministry on the sidewalks at an abortion center. Join us as we share some of those principles and some of our experiences in training up and leading new believers in this ministry.
She’s Young But Reaches Out in Boldness
October 14, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBGod is raising up people young and old to be a voice for the voiceless at the darkest places in our nation. One of our Love Life Missionaries Jena serves the Lord on the sidewalks and reaching out to churches in Virginia. In this episode, she shares her testimony and what the Lord has used in her life to encourage and challenge her in serving Him in this difficult ministry.
Reaching Out in Boldness
October 07, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBThe Scripture says "The righteous are as bold as a lion!" but we don't always feel bold. We all deal with fear and timidity or with pride and arrogance. In this episode, we talk about how to minister on the sidewalk with a humble confidence that the Bible calls boldness.
You’re Making Me Feel Bad
September 30, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 13.4 MBWe hear various objections to our ministry on the sidewalk. You’re making me feel bad is just one of many phrases we hear. In this episode, we explore what the Bible has to say about this statement and how we can graciously answer when we hear this.
Interview with A Post-abortive Sidewalk Counselor
September 23, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBGod has given us so many amazing people that serve on the sidewalks. These folks often come from very broken backgrounds but have been redeemed by the Lord and want to honor Him by serving in this ministry. Jen has been serving in Charlotte for about 2 years and has a powerful testimony of how God redeemed her from past abortions and now how He uses her to reach others at the abortion centers. Join us for this insightful interview. https://lovelife.org/restoredlife
Reaching Uber Drivers at the Abortion Centers
September 16, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBOn a regular basis we see Uber drivers and other service people coming to the abortion centers. They come for various reasons and the Lord can use them to save lives. In this episode we share some impactful stories of how God can use interactions with taxi drivers, Uber drivers, and other service people to change lives and we share some principles of how to interact with them.
Mock Session - Talking to A Grandmother
September 09, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode, we play for you another mock session. This mock session is a male counselor talking to the mother of an addicted pregnant woman. There are certainly some unique challenges presented so we hope this will be a blessing to you. https://sidewalks4life.com/mother-of-addicted-pregnant-adult-daughter/
A Mom Who Chooses Life Miscarries, What Do You Do?
September 02, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOver the years in sidewalk ministry, we have encountered situations where a mother who chooses life at the abortion center ends up having a miscarriage. Unfortunately in your ministry at the abortion center, you may likely deal with this situation as well. In this episode, we share our experiences with this and some Biblical insights that will equip you in handling these situations. https://leaningonherbeloved.com/hope-after-miscarriage/ https://www.iwantthemtoremember.com/healing-after...
What Do You Do When An Ambulance Shows Up At the Abortion Center?
August 26, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBWe know that abortion centers are not safe places. They certainly aren’t safe for the babies that are killed but they can also be unsafe for the mothers who are aborting. Because of that, there will be emergency situations that arise with the possibility that an ambulance showing up at the abortion center. Join us we talk through some of the best ways to deal with this if it does happen. https://sidewalks4life.com/what-to-do-if-an-ambulance-arrives/
Sharing the Gospel - Mock Session
August 19, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 13.8 MBThis episode is part 2 of last week’s episode. In this episode, Vicky shares the Gospel with “Cathy” who is walking into the abortion center and claims to be an agnostic. We pray that this mock session will equip and encourage you. https://sidewalks4life.com/sharing-gospel-with-agnostic-mom/
Ministering to An Agnostic - Mock Session
August 12, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBWe encounter all types of people at the abortion centers so it’s helpful to be prepared to minister to people of different persuasions. In this episode, we do another mock session this time of Vicky ministering to a young lady who claims to be an agnostic and is concerned that her baby may be disabled. There are some unique challenges presented in this conversation and we think it will help equip you as you minister at your local abortion center. https://sidewalks4life.com/the-baby-might-d...
What if they turn back to abortion?
August 05, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBBy God's grace, we get to see moms choose life at the abortion centers and even hold their precious babies months later. However, there are times when we minister to a mom who chooses life one day but sadly goes back to the abortion center and has an abortion. As followers of Jesus, how do we deal with that situation in a way that shows the mercy of God but also upholds the standards of scripture. Join us as we talk this through. https://sidewalks4life.com/what-if-they-turn-back-to-aborti...
A Biblical Motivation For Sidewalk Ministry
July 29, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBThere are various reasons that people get involved with Sidewalk Outreach ministry. Many of those motivations are good but can cause problems if they become or remain our driving motivation. In this episode, we explore various motivations and talk about what we believe should be the primary motivation for ministry. https://sidewalks4life.com/motivation-for-sidewalk-ministry/
Victim of Rape - Mock Session
July 22, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 12.3 MBWe had a lot of positive feedback on the mock session we did a few months ago so we decided to do another one. in this episode, we listen to and critique a mock session Vicky and a local volunteer recorded with the volunteer pretending to be a victim of rape going into the abortion center.
How To Follow Up When They Choose Life
July 15, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBWe praise God every time a woman chooses life at the abortion center. However, even though she chose life that doesn’t mean that the battle is over. Follow-up is so vital in helping her stay on track with choosing life. In this episode, we share some practical principles that we have learned over the years. https://sidewalks4life.com/when-mom-chooses-life-follow-up/
Convicting Verses For Sidewalk Ministry
July 08, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBGod’s Word is the most powerful tool that He has given us to change the hearts of Moms and others we encounter at the abortion centers. In this episode, we share some convicting verses that we use at the abortion centers and how we apply these verses. https://sidewalks4life.com/convicting-verses-for-abortion-determined-moms/
Explaining What We Do To The World
July 01, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBIf you’ve been involved with sidewalk ministry for any amount of time you faced the inevitable question “So what kind of work do you do?”. That question can be awkward and embarrassing to answer. In this episode, we talk about times we have faced this question and some God-honoring and Biblical ways to respond. https://sidewalks4life.com/responding-when-someone-asks-what-do-you-do/
Ministering To Fathers
June 24, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBFathers day has just past and we thought it would be great to do an episode about how to speak with fathers that you encounter at the abortion center. These men can actually be an important key to saving the life of their child. Join us as we share our experiences and Biblical principles to be effective in reaching fathers. https://sidewalks4life.com/speaking-to-the-fathers/
100th Episode and It’s Going to Be Great
June 17, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBWe can’t believe that we’re already at episode 100 of the Gospel-centered Pro-life podcast. It has been such a blessing to produce so many encouraging and challenging episodes. We hope they have been a blessing to you. In this episode, we play short interviews we did with local volunteers as they share a word of encouragement or an amazing story. Look out for 100 more episodes in the future.
Dealing With Other Prolife Groups
June 10, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBIn your ministry at the abortion center, you will inevitably encounter other groups and individuals who are standing for life but aren’t necessarily associated with you. Some of those folks are great and some are a pain. Join us as we talk about how to deal with this from a Biblical perspective. https://sidewalks4life.com/relating-to-other-pro-life-groups/
Critiquing A Sidewalk Mock Session
June 03, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBWe recently recorded a training video of a mock session of Vicky counseling a woman driving into the abortion center. We received a lot of feedback from a recent episode where we did a role-play session. We decided to do that again by playing the mock session and offering some critique of that session and some wisdom from God’s Word and our experience to help equip you.
Dealing With Criticism
May 27, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBThe enemy uses all kinds of things to get us discouraged and doubting our calling to be a voice for the voiceless. Criticism is one of the things that he uses. In this episode, we talk about how we deal with criticism and how we answer critics from a Biblical perspective. https://sidewalks4life.com/how-to-deal-with-criticism/
The First Ever Abortion Pill Reversal
May 20, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBDr. Matt Harrison is a local physician that pioneered the Abortion Pill Reversal procedure. In this episode, we interview Dr. Harrison as he shares the story of the first known abortion pill reversal and how we as pro-lifers can be confident in offering this resource to those we encounter at the abortion centers. https://www.abortionpillreversal.com/
The First Ever Abortion Pill Reversal
May 20, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBDr. Matt Harrison is a local physician that pioneered the Abortion Pill Reversal procedure. In this episode, we interview Dr. Harrison as he shares the story of the first known abortion pill reversal and how we as pro-lifers can be confident in offering this resource to those we encounter at the abortion centers. https://www.abortionpillreversal.com/
Dealing with Angry People
May 13, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBOur goal at the abortion center is to offer help and hope to those going in. Sometimes our pleas and offers of help are met with angry opposition. This is nothing new. When truth is spoken some people become angry. But how do we as sidewalk counselors deal with this challenge? In this episode, we share our experiences and some Biblical insights that will encourage and equip you.
Sidewalk Training: Offering Literature
May 06, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBLiterature is a powerful and effective way to share the truth and help abortion-minded women choose life. In this episode, we give some practical tips and insights on how to offer literature in the most impactful way.
Sidewalk Training: Calling out
April 29, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBCalling out to those going into the abortion center is a powerful way to reach them with hope and help. We hope this episode will encourage, equip, and train you to be confident in lifting up your voice to give a voice to the voiceless.
Sidewalk Outreach Role-Play
April 22, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBWe’ve been asked several times “What do you say in a one-on-one conversation with an abortion-minded woman?” We’ve taught on the 3 talking points we use but we thought it would be a blessing if we role-played a few one-on-one conversations for you. We’re not professional actors and this is off-the-cuff but we did the best we could to help act out how those conversations might go.
Three Main Talking Points
April 15, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBWhat do you say to a mother walking into the abortion center to kill her preborn child? There are, of course, many things that could be said but we have discovered what we think are the three most important topics to cover. Join us as we continue with some sidewalk training and share what we believe are the three main talking points when reaching out to people going into an abortion center.
Putting on the Armor of God
April 08, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBAs 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.
Will God Still Love Me If I Abort?
April 01, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBOver the past few weeks, we’ve been going more in-depth with some training episodes. This episode is a short departure from that where we talk about a conversation Vicky has been having with a young lady considering an abortion. We hope that these insights are a blessing to you.
Training: Necessary Materials
March 25, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 7.27 MBWe are continuing in our training series and in this episode, we talk about the materials that are necessary to have in your outreach at your local abortion center. Of course, bringing the Gospel to the abortion center is the most important thing but besides that, there are some helpful and even vital materials to have. Join us as we talk about the necessary materials to bring to the abortion center.
Sidewalk Training: Vital Information
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBThis episode is another in our series of training episodes. There’s information that is helpful and sometimes vital to have as you minister on the frontline. Join us as we share what that information is and give some tips on how to gather it.
Sidewalk Training: Biblical and Effective
March 11, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 6.43 MBIn the next several episodes we will be going through our sidewalk training and expounding on certain aspects of that training. This episode is focused on “What is Sidewalk Outreach?”