Episode Summary
Aimee Huber is the Executive Director of First Choice Women's Resource Centers in New Jersey. She has dedicated over three decades to supporting women and men facing unplanned pregnancies, providing them with counseling, medical services, and practical support. Aimee Huber's WebsiteWHAT YOU'LL LEARN:How Pregnancy Resource Centers support men & womenHow church can support Pregnancy Resource CentersHow to talk to someone facing an unplanned pregnancyABOUT THE GUEST: A pastor's daughter, Aimee Huber serves as the Executive Director of First Choice Women's Resource Centers. First Choice's mission is to protect the unborn by empowering women. Since 1990, she has had the privilege of seeing God grow their ministry in New Jersey from one to five locations, all with medical services. She holds a B.A. from Rutgers University and lives in Central NJ with her husband and two teenage children.TIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:00:38 - Introducing Aimee Huber03:48 - Inspiration for involvement at First Choice for 33 years05:35 - The Mission of First Choice and Services Offered05:44 - ...protect the unborn by empowering women05:51 - ......prevention06:04 - ......intervention06:17 - ......restoration06:40 - .........walking with the hurt08:05 - .........trauma09:37 - How Pregnancy Resources Centers Fit Into the Larger Picture of Urban Ministry09:46 - ...extension of the local church10:32 - Unique Challenges When Faced with an Unplanned Pregnancy in an Urban Setting10:55 - ...SOS: S - scared, O - overwhelming pressures, S - strengths12:01 - ...Overwhelming pressures are magnified12:10 - ......single-parent homes12:21 - ......younger siblings12:33 - ......housing12:42 - ......desire to break generational patterns13:21 - Story of a Client Whose Life Was Transformed by First Choice's work14:53 - How Can Churches and Urban Ministries Support Pregnancy Resource Centers15:07 - ...identify and connect with a local pregnancy center15:35 - ......share in church services15:50 - ......contribute financially16:04 - ......volunteer at a pregnancy center16:12 - ......employment17:24 - ...hesitancy to speak about pregnancy and abortion17:48 - ......present in a caring and compassionate way20:00 - What Would You Tell Someone Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy?21:35 - ...Speaking Truth in Love and Honesty without Judgment21:39 - ...The model is Jesus22:12 - ...4.9 out of 5.0 stars on Google Reviews22:22 - ...the most frequent comment is, "I didn't feel judged"24:20 - Email Aimee at aimee@1stChoice.orgDID YOU APPRECIATE THIS PODCAST? Checkout previous episodes, leave a review, drop us a note or support the mission here: oururbanvoices.com