The Empowered Advocate

The Empowered Advocate is a podcast by The Pregnancy Network. This podcast exists to equip and empower listeners to be advocates for life at every stage. Staff and guests discuss the major topics faced by pregnancy resource centers (PRCs) and those who identify as pro-life. Topics include: abortion, adoption, client stories, sexual ethics, biblical sexuality, sidewalk advocacy, volunteering, cultural trends, and more.

8. Walk For Life LIVE 05/03/2021

7. Stepping Off The Sideline: Volunteering with TPN 03/29/2021

6. GSO Walk For Life 03/15/2021

5. Building Community through Pregnancy & Parenting Classes 03/01/2021

4. Pregnant During a Pandemic: Royal's Story 02/15/2021

3. Finding Hope After Rape Conception: One Brave Mother's Story of Healing 01/19/2021

2. Weary Friend, There is Hope 12/23/2020

1. Welcome Back! 2020, Our Expansion, and Why YOU Should Get Connected 12/23/2020

S2E15: 'I Felt So Trapped' - One Woman's Story of an Unplanned Pregnancy 05/25/2020

S2E14: A Conversation with Lifeline Children's Services 05/04/2020

S2E13: A Conversation with Sidewalk Advocates for Life 04/20/2020

S2E12: Interview with Dan Darling, Author of The Dignity Revolution 04/04/2020

S2E11: Interview with Melissa Ohden, Abortion Survivor 03/18/2020

S2E10: The Pregnancy Network in the Media - Our Response 02/28/2020

S2E9: How Do You Stay Passionate About Your Work and Avoid Getting Discouraged? 02/18/2020

S2E8: Is it Difficult to Separate Your Work Life from Your Personal Life? 02/18/2020

S2E7: Is 'Forced Birth' a Thing in the Pro-Life World? 02/18/2020

S2E6: What's Your Response to the Claim that PRCs are Fake Clinics? 02/18/2020

S2E5: Do You Ever Get Frustrated with Clients Based on Their Decisions? 02/03/2020

S2E4: What Do You Wish People Knew About PRCs? 02/03/2020

S2E3: What is the Hardest Thing About Working at a PRC? 02/03/2020

S2E2: Interview with Laura Lynn Hughes, Author of Choose Zoe 01/20/2020

S2E1: Interview with Pro-Life Kids! Author, Bethany Bomberger 01/06/2020

Bonus Episode: How to Defend the Pro-Life Position 11/25/2019

E021: Caralynn's Abortion Story 11/11/2019

E021: Caralynn's Abortion Story Caralynn experienced an unplanned pregnancy as a high school senior. When her parents found out, they told her she was no longer welcome to live at home. She sought out an aboriton, and moved in with her boyfriend. As Caralynn buried feelings about her abortion, she responded by becoming extremely pro-choice. What followed were many subsequent abortions and a long struggle toward healing. The turning point came for Caralynn in an unexpected way. Years later, Caralynn’s own daughter came to her with an unplanned pregnancy. Listen to find out how she responded. Caralynn Vaughn is the Executive Director of , a pregnancy center in Asheboro, North Carolina. Time Stamps 1:30 - In 1977, Caralynn found herself unexpectedly pregnant as a high school senior. When Caralynn shared the news with her parents, “the assumption was that I would have an abortion.” 3:05 - “Once you’re pregnant, your life is changed.” Caralynn shares how her parents kicked her out of the house. 5:50 - The impact of her abortion on her relationships. 7:45 - Caralynn’s abortion resulted in her being extremely pro-choice. Why? 9:10 - The turning point when Caralynn faced her abortion and the impact it had on her. 10:14 - The role of the church in Caralynn’s healing process. 14:00 - Caralynn shares about the abortion experiences that followed her first abortion. 16:15 - The long term effects of Caralynn’s abortions on her life and her relationships. 20:00 - How Caralynn ended up connected with a pregnancy center, and this led to her role as an executive director. 24:10 - Caralynn shares the impact has had on her life. 26:00 - How can a woman take steps toward healing after an abortion? 27:35 - Caralynn faced a similar situation with her daughter. 29:30 - How can parents respond if their child comes to them with an unplanned pregnancy? For abortion recovery support, contact: - Randolph County - Guilford County /episode/index/show/theempoweredadvocate/id/11961203

E020: 'Grief Changes You' - Interview with Josh and Kristi Tisdale on Pregnancy Loss, Faith, and Healing 10/29/2019

E019: The Pain of Pregnancy Loss - Interview with Sarah Philpott, Author of Loved Baby: 31 Devotions Helping You to Grieve and Cherish Your Child After Pregnancy Loss 10/14/2019

E019: The Pain of Pregnancy Loss - Interview with Sarah Philpott, Author of Loved Baby: 31 Devotions Helping You to Grieve and Cherish Your Child After Pregnancy Loss Sarah Philpott, author of , joins us to discuss the difficult topic of miscarriage and stillbirth. She shares the heart behind why she wrote this book, her own journey through grieving her pregnancy losses, the struggles that many women experience in the weeks and months after, and how to support those women in practical ways. October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. Check out the links below for how you can get your copy of Loved Baby, and also how to connect with Sarah Philpott. Timestamps: 2:00 - Meet Sarah Philpott, author of Loved Baby: 31 Devotions Helping You Grieve and Cherish Your Child After Pregnancy Loss 4:00 - Sarah shares the Why behind writing Loved Baby. 5:55 - Pregnancy loss is an “invisible grief.” 8:15 - There is one question we should stop asking couples. 9:15 - What are the causes of miscarriage? How much responsibility do women bear for their miscarriages? 13:12 - What led Sarah to start sharing her story. 14:55 - What are practical ways that women can care for themselves when they experience a pregnancy loss? 16:40 - What are some examples of how women can grieve? 18:50 - How to show support and love for women who have experienced loss. 23:11 - What not to say to a woman who has experienced a loss. 26:15 - Sometimes the reaction to pregnancy loss is anger towards God. How can Christians sort through those feelings? What is the right response? 29:18 - How should we talk to children about a pregnancy loss in the family? 32:28 - What has the response been to Loved Baby? 34:30 - Instructions for book giveaway. Subscribe, leave a review, and comment on our FB post. 35:24 - How to connect with Sarah Philpott. Links Mentioned: Sarah’s Philpott’s Website: Follow Sarah on: Instagram - Twitter - /episode/index/show/theempoweredadvocate/id/11570462

E018: Interview with Alison Centofante of Live Action 10/07/2019

E017: Should the Church Have Anything to Say About Abortion? 09/16/2019

E016: Fostering Hope - How One Organization is Putting "Pro-Life" in Practice 09/02/2019

E016: Fostering Hope - How One Organization is Putting "Pro-Life" in Practice Carrie Thompson is the founder and executive director of the Family Room, a non-profit organization whose mission is to express the love of Christ to the community by meeting the practical needs of children and teens in foster care. Carrie and her husband also have personal experience as foster parents, and in this episode she shares about their journey from fostering to adoption. She gives practical insight into the largely misunderstood world of foster care, and provides practical tips and encouragement for anyone interested in starting their own foster care journey. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction to Carrie Thompson, Executive Director of the family room 0:57 - Carrie shares how her family started their foster care journey 3:25 - Misconceptions about foster care. What is the purpose of the foster care system? 5:20 - 48% of children who go into foster care are able to go back to their biological families. 6:00 - Carrie shares some of the most surprising parts of their foster care experience 7:30 - What challenges did you face once you brought your son home for the first time? 8:45 - How did bringing home foster children affect the biological children already in the home? 12:00 - Carrie shares the story of how they adopted their two sons 16:25 - Carrie shares about the challenges of having children of two different ethnicities 22:25 - How did family and friends react to the decision to foster and adopt? 25:30 - What is the difference between being pro-life and pro-birth? 29:30 - The Family Room 33:00 - The importance of community for foster parents 37:30 - Practical ways to help support foster parents through The Family Room 40:00 - What are the first steps to becoming a foster parent? Links Mentioned: - Find out how to get started - Facebook page Family Room Email - - Adoption and foster care service - Provides recruitment, training, licensing, placement, case management, and adoption services for foster and adoptive families. /episode/index/show/theempoweredadvocate/id/11034167

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