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The WayMaker Podcast

The WayMaker Podcast

Written by: Kara Hock
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Welcome, friend! This podcast was created to bring you hope and community on your journey through infertility, miscarriage, or adoption. Each week, a new guest will share her story, and we'll laugh together, cry together, and lean on the ultimate source of hope in your season of waiting, grief, or disappointment. Episodes release every other Thursday. For access to resources, visit karahock.com. Follow along on Instagram @kara.hock.© 2023 The WayMaker Podcast Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Episode 13: Kelsey Lamecker - Stillbirth
    Jul 1 2021

    Kelsey shares so genuinely about how God has walked faithfully with their family through one of their greatest tragedies. She tells her recent story of stillbirth, holding sorrow and hope in both hands. Her story honors the life of their son, Arthur, and reminds us that the Gospel is the best news. Jesus has conquered the grave, and this pain in death, although incredibly real, is also temporary. 

    Resources mentioned: 

    Grieving the Child I Never Knew: A Devotional for Comfort in the Loss of Your Unborn or Newly Born Child by Kathe Wunnenberg

    Credits:

    Cover Art  by Julie Millpointer ; https://www.etsy.com/people/jmllpntr 

    Cover Photography by Clare Lembeck; Instragram @clarepurschphoto

    Music by Caleb Anderson

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    58 mins
  • Episode 12: Parenting After Infertility
    Jun 17 2021

    Have you ever wondered what it's like to become a parent after infertility? We certainly did! My favorite guest is back on the show for a candid conversation about our nine-months-in parenting experience of post-infertility life. My husband, Riley, and I discuss how we hope to talk with our kids about their embryo adoption story and what the real life impact of infertility has on our current day-to-day parenting and future family planning.

    Resources mentioned:
     
    The Intentional Parents Podcast

    Raising Passionate Jesus Followers: The Power of Intentional Parenting by Phil and Diane Comer

    All things Family Teams by the Pryors and the Bethkes

    Ready-Made Sweetie: All Mixed Up by Whitney Williams


    Credits:

    Cover Art  by Julie Millpointer ; https://www.etsy.com/people/jmllpntr 

    Cover Photography by Clare Lembeck; Instragram @clarepurschphoto

    Music by Caleb Anderson

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    31 mins
  • Episode 11: Courtney Steltenpohl - Ectopic Pregnancy
    Jun 3 2021

    Courtney shares her story of an ectopic pregnancy, including her symptoms, hospital experience, and grief.  Psalm 139 encouraged her heart as she processed that God created their baby and loves them more than they, as earthly parents, ever could. She describes how anxiety and fear crept in when they became pregnant again, but God faithfully walked with them. She encourages listeners to journal and pray, pressing into the Lord and community in the midst of trials. 

    Resources mentioned: 

    She Reads Truth: Mourning and Dancing

    Credits:

    Cover Art  by Julie Millpointer ; https://www.etsy.com/people/jmllpntr 

    Cover Photography by Clare Lembeck; Instragram @clarepurschphoto

    Music by Caleb Anderson

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    41 mins
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