Forward With Purpose

Join Mandy Parkhurst and Emily Blount from Pregnancy Hope Centers as they share their personal journeys into pregnancy center ministry and what fuels their passion for this work. In this episode, they open up about their unique annual abortion recovery retreat how it began, what makes it different from other retreats, and the life-changing impact it has on those who attend.Contact:Mandy: aparkhu@cox.netEmilie: emilie.blount@obhc.orgMindy: info@anevenplace.com

Tori is the founder of Not Forgotten Ministries. She has published her story in a book titled "I had a secret for seventeen years". Today Tori shares a little about her story and how the Lord led her to begin Not Forgotten Ministries. Connect with Tori at: https://theyarenotforgotten.com/ or email: tori@theyarenotforgotten.com.Contact Mindy: fwpcast@anevenplace.com

Sylvia joins us to talk about what courageous conversations look like and why they are needed to help us heal from the aftermath of abortion.Sylvia arisedaugther@gmail.comMindy fwpcast@podcast.com

Linda and Mindy discuss various questions posed during Forgiven and Set Free leaders training that contribute to healing abortion wounds in participants. Topics include: participants not being able to move past anger or denial, how to know when to refer ladies to a therapist or trained counselor, and recognizing when the leader needs additional healing and help.Contact Mindy at fwpcast@anevenplace.com

The "Forward With Purpose" podcast, hosted by Linda Keener Thomas and Mindy Lefaucheur, supports leaders in abortion recovery ministry by fostering connections within the field.In this episode, Lisa Davis from Deeper Still Northern Indiana shares her journey in abortion recovery ministry, which began in 1999. Lisa's personal struggles, including an abortion at 18, led her to Christ and eventually to lead recovery programs. Initially, she led "Forgiven and Set Free" Bible studies but later transitioned to Deeper Still retreats, finding their immersive and prayerful approach more effective for healing.Lisa highlights the importance of addressing concurrent grief issues and the role of community and prayer in the healing process. She also underscores the value of networking with other organizations and the unique aspects of Deeper Still retreats, such as the team approach and the use of tangible elements. Lisa and her husband now lead these retreats together, having both experienced significant healing through the program. The episode concludes with details about upcoming retreats and how to locate a Deeper Still chapter.www.deeperstillnorthernindiana.comdeeperstillnorthernindiana@gmail.comwww.deeperstill.orgfwpcast@anevenplace.com.

The Forward With Purpose podcast explores the complexities of abortion recovery ministry, featuring hosts Linda Keener Thomas and Mindy Lefaucheur alongside guests Jill Marquis, Toni Brubaker, Cindy Harless, Sylvia Blakely, and Lovette Vassar. Together, they discuss a case in which a woman sought healing while still justifying her recent abortion, a decision driven by her attempt to escape an abusive relationship. The conversation highlights the tension between the desire for healing and the need to confront the spiritual and moral implications of abortion.Throughout the episode, the guests share their experiences in guiding women through the recovery process, emphasizing the importance of patience and allowing each individual to come to terms with their emotions in their own time. They discuss the challenges of working with younger generations, particularly Gen Z, who often approach these issues from a perspective shaped by moral relativism and limited religious engagement. The discussion also explores the role of group dynamics, ensuring that recovery sessions remain a safe space for open and honest dialogue without allowing any one perspective to dominate.The guests reflect on the balance between forgiveness and accountability, recognizing that while spiritual healing is available, it does not negate the consequences of one’s choices. This episode offers ministry leaders valuable insights on how to navigate evolving cultural and generational perspectives while staying rooted in biblical principles to support those seeking healing.fwpcast@anevenplace.com.

Amy talks with us about her call into serving men in abortion recovery looking at both the similarities and differences.To contact Amy amy.garner@redeemedforareason.comTo contact Mindy fwpcast@anevenplace.com.

Rebecca Cary with Hands of Justice shares her story of surviving sex trafficking and the organization she founded to help other Overcomer's live productive lives after coming out of being trafficked. We talk with Jenny and Rebecca about abortion healing, good language to use with these ladies in their abortion recovery, and how to navigate the portions of our studies that deal with personal responsibility and denial. You may contact Jenny Foster at author@jennyfoster.org. To learn more about Hands of Justice please reach out to the new director Dawn Candy at dawn@handsofjustice.org. To connect with Rebeca Cary email becca38tx@gmail.com.Connect with Mindy at fwpcast@anevenplace.com.