Empowering Women: The Mission of Pregnancy Centers (IFS #475)
Most women never realize how profoundly ultrasound images can sway their “no” to “yes” — but Elmie Patton reveals the life-changing moments that happen when women see their baby for the first time. From delicate heartbeat flickers to tiny gestational growth, she shares touching success stories that remind us: seeing is believing, and life is a miracle worth defending.
Elmie Patton is the Executive Director of First Step Women’s Center in Springfield, Illinois, known for her heartfelt advocacy and innovative approach to saving lives through ultrasound technology and community engagement.
In the second half of this episode, Kimberly Mesa, the executive director of Southside Pregnancy Center, discusses the vital services provided by the center, which has been operating for 42 years. The conversation covers the importance of support and care for women facing crisis pregnancies, the personal journey of Kimberly into this ministry, impactful stories of women helped by the center, and the myths surrounding pregnancy resource centers. The episode also highlights the funding model of the center, emphasizing the reliance on community support rather than government funding.
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| Jenna Smith | 
April 28, 2026 5:39 AM
