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We are thrilled to share that over $148,540 was raised at the Walk for Life. Because so many in our community decided to Join the Movement through generous giving, the funds raised will provide 123 women with The Pregnancy Network’s free services! Over 500 participants took part in the event, both in person at Lawndale Baptist Church and virtually. This included an incredible team of 65 volunteers who helped to make this event a success. We recorded this podcast LIVE at the GSO Walk For Life so enjoy a handful of interviews with walkers, volunteers, and staff as we bring you along with us for the 2021 GSO Walk For Life. LINKS: GSO Walk For Life GIVE Page: thepregnancynetwork.org/gsowalk VI Boutique Walk For Life Bracelets: https://vi-style.com/bracelets-for-life-100-donation/ Share The Change Bottle Campaign: https://thepregnancynetwork.org/partner/sharethechange/ Volunteer with TPN: https://thepregnancynetwork.org/partner/volunteer/

Our organization is volunteer-led, staff-supported. While staff facilitate the organization, volunteers ultimately carry out the mission. Allison Herrington, our Volunteer Coordinator, joins us on the podcast this week to talk about all of the different volunteer opportunities here at The Pregnancy Network and shares important next steps for those who are ready to step off the sidelines and start volunteering with TPN! www.thepregnancynetwork.org/partner Contact Allison at aherrington@thepregancynetwork.org

On this week’s episode, we sat down with Hope Earwood, our Development Director, and talked about our GSO Walk For Life coming up in just a few weeks. We invite you to #JoinTheMovement by participating in this year’s GSO Walk For Life! For more information, visit thepregnancynetwork.org/gsowalk. You can contact our Development Director, Hope Earwood, at hearwood@thepregnancynetwork.org. 8 Creative Ways To Raise Money For The GSO Walk For Life :40 - What is Hope Earwood's role at TPN? 2:00 - What is the GSO Walk For Life? 3:09 - What are ways people can get involved with the Walk For Life? 4:11 - What would you say to someone who wants to fundraise or be a team leader but is scared or feels inadequate? 6:17 - What is our goal for this year? 6:48 - Share the logistics of the event. Where is it? When is it? What should people wear? What can be expect at this event?

On this week’s episode, we sat down with Meredith Weber, our Development Coordinator, and talked about our Pregnancy 101 and Parenting 101 classes. Our classes empower women to face an unplanned pregnancy feeling fully equipped to take on pregnancy and parenting. For more information on our classes, visit thepregnancynetwork.org/classes. If you want to volunteer: visit website at thepregnancynetwork.org/volunteer Also contact our Volunteeer Coordinator, Allison Herrington, at aherrington@thepregnancynetwork.org. Time stamps: 30:00 - Mike and Erica's Interview

Summary: Meet Royal, a young woman who found herself pregnant during the height of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Convinced abortion was her only option, she found herself walking through the front door at The Pregnancy Network. Her journey from fearful to fearless is a story you won’t want to miss. Time Stamps: 0:54 - TPN’s Virtual Gala for Life, Success Sequence 4:45 - Royal’s Story Links Mentioned: Royal’s Story - YouTube Video - https://youtu.be/lKu42tADgCQ The Pregnancy Network Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ThePregnancyNetwork The Pregnancy Network - Make an Appointment - https://thepregnancynetwork.org/appointment

Meet Paula Peyton. Paula serves as the Executive Director for Hope after Rape Conception, a non-profit dedicated to assisting mothers who have suffered from rape. Paula’s story is extremely unique; her son was conceived as a result of gang rape, and she herself was also conceived as a result of rape. Her story has been featured by Live Action, Life Site News, and many more pro-life news sources. Most women who receive abortions after rape report being forced or coerced into the decision against their will. Paula shares her firsthand account of the pressure she encountered to receive an abortion from the most unlikely places. Paula’s story of healing and redemption is inspiring. If you or someone you know has suffered from a rape experience, know you are not alone. You can reach out to Paula by visiting hopeafterrapeconception.org, or by contacting The Pregnancy Network at thepregnancynetwork.org. Links Mentioned Paula Peyton: Facebook Website Instagram Hope After Rape Conception facebook.com/hopeafterrapeconception Hopeafterrapeconception.org Instagram The Pregnancy Network Make an Appointment - thepregnancynetwork.org/appointment

2020 hasn't been what any of us thought it would be. Is there hope this Christmas? Today, Mary Holloman shares some reflections on the painful year her family had in 2019, and how it has impacted the way she views 2020. Rest assured, weary friend - there is hope. You can read the full article here.

Welcome back! The Empowered Advocate took a break after season 2, and a lot has happened since March 2020. In this short episode, we talk about the impact of COVID-19 on The Pregnancy Network and women who are seeking help in unplanned pregnancies, our amazing Gala for Life results, the upcoming expansion to Winston-Salem, and more. Links Mentioned: Caring for Women Throughout COVID-19 Expansion to Winston-Salem - Grand Opening in January TPN Facebook TPN Instagram

"I felt so trapped. I just had no idea how I was going to carry on in my life." Alexa Hyman is a twenty-six-year-old full-time working mother living in Chicago with her two-year-old daughter, Renley Jane. She is a writer, contributor, and mentor. After experiencing her unplanned pregnancy, she became passionate about sharing her own personal experiences in order to make other women feel less alone. When she is not working in financial services or chasing down her toddler, she mentors women who are facing unplanned pregnancies and manages a growing community of Back in February. Links Mentioned: Backinfebruary.com Instagram: backinfebruary_ Connect Mentorship Program

Herbie is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. Under Herbie’s leadership, Lifeline has increased international outreach to 25 countries through adoption and strategic orphan care, obtained licensure in 12 states, and established the foster care arm of ministry at Lifeline. Herbie has been invited to speak at many events concerning adoption and the church’s response to orphan care, including the National Council for Adoption, Christian Alliance for Orphans, Together for Adoption, Care Net and the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. Herbie is also the author of Image Bearers: Shifting from pro-Birth to Pro-Life. Herbie joins us on the podcast to discuss Lifeline's work, how churches can get involved, and how being "pro-life" means loving both unborn children and the women who carry them. Links Mentioned: Lifeline Children's Services - https://lifelinechild.org/ Image Bearers: Shifting from Pro-Birth to Pro-Life #GivingTuesdayNow Give to Lifeline Children's Services Give to The Pregnancy Network Follow Lifeline Children's Services: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

Lauren Muzyka is the founder and executive director of Sidewalk Advocates for Life. Lauren is a licensed attorney whose passion for defending the sanctity of human life led her into the pro-life movement. After several years serving as the Campaign Strategist for the National 40 Days for Life Team, Lauren founded Sidewalk Advocates for Life in 2014. Sidewalk Advocates for Life trains, equips, and supports sidewalk advocacy groups around the globe to peacefully and effectively offer loving, life-affirming alternatives to women and men entering abortion facilities. In just six years, Sidewalk Advocates for Life has grown to more than 200 locations worldwide and has helped more than 8,000 women choose life for their children. Links Mentioned: sidewalkadvocates.org SAFL Instagram SAFL Facebook SAFL Twitter SAFL YouTube Email: info@sidewalkadvocates.org If you are interested in being trained as a sidewalk advocate in Greensboro, North Carolina, contact The Pregnancy Network at info@thepregnancynetwork.org.

Dan Darling is the author of The Dignity Revolution: Reclaiming God’s Rich Vision for Humanity. He discusses his book and what it means to treat members of humanity as who they are: image bearers of our Creator. He is the Vice President of Communications for the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. He has written several other books, and his work has also appeared in Home Life, In Touch Magazine, Christianity Today, and the Gospel Coalition. He has also made appearances on CNN, Fox, and...

Dan Darling is the author of The Dignity Revolution: Reclaiming God’s Rich Vision for Humanity. He discusses his book and what it means to treat members of humanity as who they are: image bearers of our Creator. He is the Vice President of Communications for the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. He has written several other books, and his work has also appeared in Home Life, In Touch Magazine, Christianity Today, and the Gospel Coalition. He has also made appearances on CNN, Fox, and MSNBC. You can read his full bio at dandarling.com. Links Mentioned: The Dignity Revolution - view the book The Pregnancy Network - Online Open House The Pregnancy Network Email List Follow Dan: Instagram: @_dandarling Twitter: @dandarling Danieldarling.com The Way Home podcast

Melissa Ohden joins us on The Empowered Advocate podcast to share her story. Melissa is the survivor of an attempted saline abortion. Her story of rescue, redemption, and forgiveness is captivating, and she sheds light on the truth that there are hundreds of abortion survivors across the country whose stories have been hidden. Melissa is a Master’s level prepared Social Worker and the Founder of The Abortion Survivors Network. As an abortion survivor, herself, with a background in crisis counseling, addiction treatment and child welfare, she’s passionate about helping others embrace their lives, find healing, and love and forgive in the midst of difficult circumstances. She’s the author of You Carried Me: A Daughter’s Memoir, and will be releasing a new book, an anthology of survivor stories and abortion survivor history in 2021. Melissa is a devoted wife to Ryan and mother to her two daughters, Olivia and Ava. They reside in Kansas City, Missouri. Social Media Melissaohden.com Theabortionsurvivors.com Facebook Instagram Melissa’s Book: You Carried Me: A Daughter’s Memoir Get Involved at The Pregnancy Network thepregnancynetwork.org/openhouse

Melissa Ohden joins us on The Empowered Advocate podcast to share her story. Melissa is the survivor of an attempted saline abortion. Her story of rescue, redemption, and forgiveness is captivating, and she sheds light on the truth that there are hundreds of abortion survivors across the country whose stories have been hidden. Melissa is a Master’s level prepared Social Worker and the Founder of The Abortion Survivors Network. As an abortion survivor, herself, with a background in crisis...

In the last several weeks, The Pregnancy Network has been mentioned in several Yes!Weekly articles, specifically regarding our presence outside the abortion facility in Greensboro. There has been much misinformation, including the accusation that our volunteers have been physically aggressive and illegally blocking traffic. We want to take these allegations seriously, and in this episode, we address each article and share the truth about what happens on the sidewalk at A Woman's Choice in Greensboro. Unfortunately, there will always be those who are uncomfortable with our presence outside the abortion facility. But our mission has and will always be to empower women to face their unplanned pregnancies without fear. We are committed to presenting women with all their options so they can make a fully-informed decision.

This is the next episode in a mini-series where we answer your questions about life behind-the-scenes at a pregnancy resource center. Senior Director of Health & Client Services joins us to answer questions.

This is the eighth episode in a mini-series where we answer your questions about life behind-the-scenes at a pregnancy resource center. Senior Director of Health & Client Services joins us to answer questions.

This is the seventh episode in a mini-series where we answer your questions about life behind-the-scenes at a pregnancy resource center. Senior Director of Health & Client Services joins us to answer questions.

This is the fourth episode in a mini-series where we answer your questions about life behind-the-scenes at a pregnancy resource center. Senior Director of Health & Client Services joins us to answer questions.