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

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

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

After years of waiting, Sarah Beth and her husband pursued foster-to-adopt in order to grow their family. She shares about the challenges and joys of foster care, from last-minute preparations, all-of-a-sudden sleepless newborn nights, and open adoption arrangements. This is the second of a two-part series where Sarah Beth shares their infertility journey. 

Credits:

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

Cover Photography by Clare Lembeck; Instragram @clarepurschphoto

Music by Caleb Anderson

Mother's Day can feel daunting and lonely when you are waiting to become a mom! Sarah Beth has firsthand experience celebrating other moms while walking through her own waiting. Her journey is relatable: throwing baby showers for friends in the midst of her own infertility, invasive fertility treatments, and the Lord slowly revealing that His plan for her was good, even if it looked different than she expected. 

Resources mentioned: 

Hind's Feet in High Places by Hannah Hurnard

Credits:

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

Cover Photography by Clare Lembeck; Instragram @clarepurschphoto

Music by Caleb Anderson

Whitney is the author of The Barren Cry, a devotional for women walking through miscarriage or infertility. She shares honestly about the grief she experienced during her season of infertility, describing how God felt more distant than ever during that time. She shares helpful scripture and discusses the power (and challenge) of prayer during our lowest valleys. She is also the founder of the Hope Infertility Support Group, on Instagram @hope.infertility. 

Resources mentioned: 

The Barren Cry by Whitney Henneman

Credits:

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

Cover Photography by Clare Lembeck; Instragram @clarepurschphoto

Music by Caleb Anderson

Alyssa is an embryo adoption mom, a mom to multiples, and mom to a miracle biological baby! We chat about the details of their embryo adoption journey, and  I love her focus on embryo adoption as a pro-life infertility option.  She shares details about preparing for their home study, the agency they worked with, and being matched with their embryos. She is so sweet, and she would love to connect with you about embryo adoption! Find her on Instagram @alyssa_sheedlo. 

Resources mentioned: 

Souls on Ice 

He Remembers the Barren by Katie Schuermann

Embryo Adoption Services of Cedar Park

Credits:

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

Cover Photography by Clare Lembeck; Instragram @clarepurschphoto

Music by Caleb Anderson

In this episode, Siobhan bravely and honestly shares her story of miscarrying twins. She describes how the Lord used community to encourage her heart during a season of grief and the importance of allowing space for lament. We chat about the fear often felt in the first trimester and being honest with Jesus about our grief, fears, and anxiety. 

Resources mentioned: 

Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop

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Credits:

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

Cover Photography by Clare Lembeck; Instragram @clarepurschphoto

Music by Caleb Anderson