This weekend we celebrate Father’s Day. In a world where it seems there’s no shortage of negative news lately, it may be tempting to gloss over this annual holiday. But the role of fathers in the lives of their children can’t be overstated. So in the spirit of celebrating all the wonderful, hardworking, cheesy joke-telling
This week 14 women graduated from The Pregnancy Network’s latest session of our Pregnancy 101 class. The free class gives moms guidance for a healthy pregnancy and how to prepare to welcome their babies. Equipped with knowledge and the latest recommendations from the medical field, these women are ready to thrive in motherhood. The class
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
The 2020 Walk for Life will look a bit different than in years past. But let’s be honest—everything looks different than in years past. But if there’s one thing this global pandemic has shown us, it’s that keeping our distance hasn’t kept us from coming together. In the midst of a time when so much
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
Lauren Muzyka is the founder and executive director of Sidewalk Advocates for Life. Lauren is a licensed attorney. Her passion for defending the sanctity of human life led her into the pro-life movement. Lauren spent several years serving as the Campaign Strategist for the National 40 Days for Life Team. After her time there, Lauren
Even in the most ideal circumstances, two pink lines on a pregnancy test can take your breath away. In the climate of fear and uncertainty already plaguing our communities, this news can be overwhelming. If you’ve just found out you’re pregnant, you may be wondering what to do next. Maybe you feel limited to one
Every pregnancy, whether planned or unplanned, carries with it some degree of uncertainty and anxiety about how your life will change. With so many factors influencing your next steps—finances, education, your partner—the prospect of what’s ahead of you may seem a bit overwhelming. Throw in a global pandemic, and it’s downright scary. The avalanche of
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
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
