Lifeline for Leaders
Lifeline for Leaders is a podcast created to strengthen, encourage, and unite those serving in pregnancy care clinics and pro-life ministries. Hosted by Kirk and Linda Thomas, the podcast features thoughtful conversations with leaders, ministry partners, authors, and experts who understand the unique challenges of this work.
Each episode offers practical insights you can use right away, along with stories and perspectives that remind you you’re not walking this journey alone. Whether you’re navigating leadership decisions or facing a demanding season, Lifeline for Leaders exists to provide community, connection, and clarity—helping you move forward with confidence and purpose.
Episodes
35 episodes
Episode 34 - Poverty, Pregnancy Centers & Lasting Help with Nathan Mayo
What if helping someone today could also help them build a future where they no longer need the same help?In Episode 33 of Lifeline for Leaders, we sit down with Nathan Mayo, Vice President of Programs at...
Episode 33 - Beyond 24 Weeks: What Changed in Massachusetts with Myrna Maloney Flynn
What happens when staying quiet is no longer an option?In Episode 33 of Lifeline for Leaders, Linda Thomas sits down with Myrna Maloney Flynn, President & CEO of Massachusetts Citizens for Life and a ...
Episode 32 - Beyond the Traditional Pregnancy Center with Tracy Ullrey
What does it look like to lead with vision, embrace change, and find new ways to serve your community?In this episode of Lifeline for Leaders, Kirk and Linda Thomas welcome Tracey Ullrey, CEO of Options Clinic in Helena, Montan...
Episode 31 - Beyond Our Borders: The Global Fight for Life with Tammy De Armas
What happens when God asks you to look beyond your own community and see the life issue through a global lens?In this episode of Lifeline for Leaders, Kirk and Linda Thomas sit down with Tammy De Armas, Director of Mission Adva...
Episode 30 - Truth Matters: The Impact of Choice with Denise Mountenay
What happens when a painful personal story becomes a calling to bring truth, healing, and hope to others?In this episode of Lifeline for Leaders, Linda Thomas sits down with Denise Mountenay, President of Advancing Truth Allian...
Episode 29 - Rethinking Pregnancy Care with Eric Allen
Every pregnancy care ministry wants to make an impact—but are we measuring what truly matters?This week on Lifeline for Leaders, Kirk sits down with Eric Allen, CEO of Clarity of Central Indiana, for a practical conversation ab...
Episode 28 - Brewing a Business with Purpose with Anton Krecic
What if a cup of coffee could help strengthen the work of pregnancy care centers across the country?This week on Lifeline for Leaders, Linda sits down with Anton Krecic, Founder and CEO of Seven Weeks Coffee, for an inspiri...
Episode 27 - Making Every Conference Count with Kay Sanford
Every year, hundreds of pregnancy center leaders gather at the Care Net Conference to learn, connect, and be encouraged—but few ever see what happens behind the scenes.This week on Lifeline for Leaders, Kirk and Linda sit down ...
Episode 26 - Seeing People Through Christ's Eyes with Leslie Salazar-Carrillo
Leadership isn't about having a perfect past—it's about faithfully answering God's call.This week on Lifeline for Leaders, Kirk and Linda Thomas sit down with Leslie Salazar-Carrillo, CEO of Pathway Health Clinic, for one of th...
Episode 25 - The Power of Emotional Research with Brandy Meeks
Understanding people starts with understanding their hearts.In this episode of Lifeline for Leaders, Kirk and Linda Thomas welcome Brandy Meeks, President of the Vitae Foundation, to explore how emotional research is helping pr...
Episode 24 - What Every Leader Leaves Behind with Monica Henderson
What happens to your ministry when it's time to hand over the leadership?In this episode of Lifeline for Leaders, Kirk and Linda Thomas sit down with leadership coach and former Executive Director of Beside U for Life, Monica H...
Episode 23 - Leading with Wisdom and Rhythm with Maureen Metcalf
Great leadership isn't built in the easy seasons—it's forged through faith, perspective, and a willingness to stay true to your mission.In this episode of Lifeline for Leaders, Kirk and Linda Thomas welcome Maureen Metcalf, Exe...
Episode 22 - A Ministry’s Journey to the Supreme Court with Aimee Huber & Gabriella McIntyre
What happens when a ministry is forced to defend its mission all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court?In this powerful episode of Lifeline for Leaders, Kirk and Linda sit down with Aimee Huber, Executive Dir...
Episode 21 - Lost Fatherhood, Found Purpose with Sean Corcoran
In a culture searching for answers, who is stepping up to guide the next generation of fathers?This week on Lifeline for Leaders, Kirk and Linda welcome Sean Corcoran, founder of Men for Life, to discuss one of the most ove...
Episode 20 - Leading Through Cultural and Political Change with Ashley Leenerts
What does it take to lead with conviction in one of today's most challenging cultural conversations?In this episode of Lifeline for Leaders, Linda Thomas sits down with Ashley Leenerts, Legislative Director for Texas Right to L...
Episode 19 - Leading a Statewide Mission of Care with Rita Gagliano
What does it take to build a statewide network that supports women, families, and pregnancy care centers with excellence, compassion, and lasting impact?In this episode of Lifeline for Leaders, Kirk and Linda Thomas sit down wi...
Episode 18 - Shaping the Future of Life-Affirming Healthcare with Jeanette Kuiphof, Kristy Stevens & Jessica Ekstrom
What if the future of life-affirming healthcare is bigger than a single appointment?In Part 2 of our conversation with Jeanette Kuiphof, Kristy Stevens, and Jessica Ekstrom of Obria Medical Clinics Los Angeles, we explore what ...
Episode 17 - Leading with Compassion and Conviction with Jeanette Kuiphof, Kristy Stevens & Jessica Ekstrom
Leadership in ministry and healthcare can be deeply meaningful—but it can also be emotionally exhausting.In this special two-part episode of Lifeline for Leaders, Kirk and Linda Thomas sit down with the leadership team from Obr...
Episode 16 - Beyond the Annual Banquet with Haley Limo
Fundraising can feel overwhelming for many nonprofit leaders—especially when so much pressure is placed on annual banquets, galas, and constant financial uncertainty. But what if sustainable fundraising is built less on events and more on in...
Episode 15 - The Challenge of Growing Well with Jennifer Shelton
Leading a pregnancy center in today’s culture requires more than passion—it requires courage, clarity, adaptability, and deep trust in God.In this episode of Lifeline for Leaders, we sit down with Jennifer Shelton, CEO of RealO...
Episode 14 - AI Is Everywhere—But Should Your Clinic Be Using It? (with Jon Merwarth)
AI is everywhere—but for many nonprofit and pregnancy center leaders, it still feels overwhelming, unclear, or even a little intimidating.In this episode of Lifeline for Leaders, we welcome back Jon Merwa...
Episode 13 - Are You Growing—or Stuck? Strategic Growth for Mission-Driven Leaders | Jon Merwarth
What if growth isn’t actually the goal?In this episode of Lifeline for Leaders, we sit down with Jon Merwarth of ThrivePoint Consulting to challenge one of the biggest assumptions in nonprofit and pregnan...
Episode 12 - Peace of Mind in Your Numbers: Simplifying Your Financials So You Can Focus on What Matters Most (with Lisa Schmitz)
If your nonprofit finances feel overwhelming, unclear, or always a step behind—you’re not alone. And more importantly, it doesn’t have to stay that way.In this episode of Lifeline for Leaders, we sit down...
Episode 11 - Expanding with Intention: How Caring Network Is Growing Pregnancy Care (with Kirt Wiggins)
What does it really take to grow a ministry or scale a nonprofit without losing sight of your mission?In this episode of the Lifeline for Leaders Podcast, Kirk and Linda Thomas sits down with Kirt Wiggins, President of Caring N...
Episode 10 - Prevention with Purpose: The Role of Pregnancy Care Clinics
How can leaders create lasting impact, influence the next generation, and prevent problems before they begin?In this episode of the Lifeline for Leaders Podcast, Kirk and Linda Thomas are joined by Tracey Pike, a nationally rec...