Episode 19 - Life or Death Decisions
Listen in as Amanda shares her brave testimony of choosing life for her baby. She was 80% sure she was going to have an abortion and then she found us.
Today’s Guest: Valerie airs a brave story from one of their brave moms they served, Amanda.
About this episode: Many of the women that choose to have abortions wish they would have known of the resources that were available to them. The abortion industry does not want to empower women with their options. They only want to capitalize on the fear they are in. Sure they are in a crisis with an unexpected pregnancy, but too many times to count when they do abort their life still is in a crisis. The pregnancy is not the crisis—their life is and we need to use our voice to truly empower women and men that we can help. We are here to encourage, empower, and equip families that they can thrive and get out of the hiccups that life throws at us. This is exactly what Amanda did.
Today’s Topic: Listen in as Amanda shares her brave testimony of choosing life for her baby. See his sweet little picture below. She was 80% sure she was going to have an abortion and then she found us.
How can you help: When you partner with us financially you are helping brave families find us first. When they do they get free and confidential help one being a life-saving ultrasound. A mom gets to connect with her pre-born child and falls in love with the confirmation from our team that the fear she feels is temporary and will soon pass away.
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Episode 16 - Broken Not Dead with Steventhen Holland
Despite the brokenness he has experienced, he travels the country, sharing his message of HOPE and RESTORATION for the BROKEN built on the Gospel of Jesus Christ! With courageous inspiration, Steventhen has been transformative as a speaker and worship leader at a variety of events and venues around the country over the last 15+ years.
Today’s Guest: Steventhen Holland, Author, Recording Artist, passionate Worship Leader, motivational Speaker, national Pro-Life speaker, and founder of Broken Not Dead Ministries, a Non-Profit 501(c3)!
About Steventhen: Despite the brokenness he has experienced, he travels the country, sharing his message of HOPE and RESTORATION for the BROKEN built on the Gospel of Jesus Christ! With courageous inspiration, Steventhen has been transformative as a speaker and worship leader at a variety of events and venues around the country for over 20 years.
He currently lives in Alabama, with his wife, Rachel, and their three beautiful daughters, Isabella, Eliana, and Kadence.
Today’s Topic: Listen in as Steventhen shares his incredible broken not dead story. God takes the broken things and raises them to His glory!
Where To Find Steventhen:
Connect on his website: https://www.steventhen.com/
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/steventhenhollandofficial/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC16XQuX2Dt8xOsogjh9CAxQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steventhenholland/
Maybe one day...
Have you ever made that statement?
Maybe one day.
Someday I will sit down and do this.
My story has so many moving parts it is always a blessing when I have the opportunity to share about the work of the Pregnancy Resource Center ministry. God always provides a window for me to share the struggles of my past and what He has brought me through and how it relates to the work we do day in and day out at the Center.
It takes all of us working together to make a huge impact on the lives that are touched and saved here. Every person plays such an important part. From the donor who gives monthly or periodically, the volunteers who give of their time, the staff that has been called for a higher purpose to serve, the board that is very engaged at making our vision and mission come to life, and the moms and dads we have the opportunity to serve through all the moving parts. The ministry is 35 years old and that in itself is such a huge testament of grit and perseverance to meet the needs of our community over the years.
Without a doubt, God had a hand in placing me here to serve along with so many amazing people.
I always said to myself that one day I would write a book to share the deep pain points in my life and point it back to the only person that matters and that is the Lord. Without him, I would not be here at this moment today. Last week, I celebrated my seven-year anniversary serving as the Director here at the Center and it has been such a growth journey in my faith.
My eyes have been opened to the reality of the need for the work we do and how so many of our fellow neighbors need the voice of truth. We are bombarded with the voice that wants to kill, steal and destroy our lives. I know for me the voice that kills tried to take my life until the Lord stepped in.
The draft of my testimony sat on my computer for over two years. Self-doubt always held me back from doing anything with it until last year during the throws of covid I knew it was time. I prayed and told the Lord that if he really wanted to see this to fruition then he would need to give me the words and the drive to complete what he started. He is always so faithful!
I am so happy to share with you that, A Voice that Kills, was published at the end of December and is now available at our local favorite store, The Village Tinker, and available online on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578827468/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_gd45FbRT7A30D
I have said if my story helps one person through this process then it is worth it. From one negative voice after the other, I share how we can overcome the voices that want to kill, steal, and destroy our lives by pointing it back to the Voice of Truth, the Holy Spirit, our helper.
The devil calls us by our sin, shame, and guilt, but Jesus Christ calls us by our name: His beloved daughter or son. Overflowing with the hope we can all have in Jesus, A Voice that Kills will help anyone going through past or present hurts to walk in the redemptive story that is waiting on them.
Can God use your story for His glory?
Can I overcome these feelings of being all alone and rise up as His beloved?
Does Jesus really want to pursue me? Did you know that the same power that raised Jesus from the grave lives in us?
We need to use our voice of compassion and truth to save lives. It is needed more than ever! We have been silent for far too long. Your voice is needed and could be the very one that leads others to know about our Heavenly Father. We can be a part of many great missions, but it is great to be a part of something so much bigger and that is the Great Commission. God has a story within you. Maybe it isn’t with the pregnancy help community. Regardless, your voice is needed.
I am excited to take this journey with you and pray more people will be set free by listening to the right voice and that is the Voice of Truth!
A Tale of Two Visits
She knew that the front door of the PRC was a revolving door where she would be loved and supported anytime she walked through it. She felt seen and heard in a comforting way.
Upon the second visit, the mother had decided to choose life for her child. The Pregnancy Resource Center was able to provide her with an ultrasound…
A Tale of Two Visits
The first appointment was filled with fear and anxiety for what a child out of wedlock may look like. Fear can paralyze us. That is why it is so important to get connected to a trusted advocate that will listen to your fears, step into that place with you, and share the truth to help you make sound decisions.
After the mother shared her fears with one of the Pregnancy Resource Centers advocates, the advocate was able to share her story. The mother was encouraged, but still a little unsure. She knew she had a lot to think through and knew she had a safe place to run. She knew that the front door of the PRC was a revolving door where she would be loved and supported anytime she walked through it. She felt seen and heard in a comforting way.
Upon the second visit, the mother had decided to choose life for her child. The Pregnancy Resource Center was able to provide her with an ultrasound as well as resources for continuing care at one of the local OB offices. The PRC also provides support programs for couples to encourage the mother and father as they care for their child. They know they have someone in their corner and someone that they can count on in a time of need during and after pregnancy.
We all face times of fear and God’s word encourages us to not cling to fear. Here are a few verses to help you when you are paralyzed by fear:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NKJV
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 1 Timothy 1:7 NKJV
“Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NKJV
When you give to the Pregnancy Resource Center you are doing so much more than providing families with free life-saving medical services and support programs. You are connecting them to real people to step in places of pain and give them hope for the future.
When you volunteer and have the opportunity to share your story with others it has the power to break down barriers.
Consider giving a special life-saving gift or subscribing monthly. Lives will be saved and hearts will be changed because you had the heart to make a difference. People need you and your voice.