Hope, Faith, & Infertility

Blakely and Dustin Ball’s best Christmas gift last year -their daughter Brighton- was a long time coming. They navigated a four-year struggle with infertility, seeking answers that multiple doctors couldn't provide until consulting with Rejoice Fertility. In this episode of Hope, Faith, & Infertility, learn how this couple’s faith sustained them through the emotional rollercoaster of uncertainties, treatments, and setbacks.

A brain tumor first led to RJ & Lacie’s infertility, but their journey was just beginning. Years of heartbreak and no babies followed. They were down to their last embryo- and it didn’t look good. But they and Rejoice Fertility Specialist Dr. Jeffrey Keenan kept faith in an underdog- and are glad they did! Find out the dramatic conclusion to their journey, and how God gave them the peace they needed to persevere along the way, in this episode of Hope, Faith, & Infertility. Share, rate, review, and subscribe to Hope, Faith, & Infertility wherever you listen to podcasts.

“God is not above demolishing your hopes and dreams.” It’s a quote Eric Knox has not only uttered but lived. An accident when he was a teenager left Eric permanently paralyzed. He wasn’t sure he could have children, or even whether he wanted to. But his wife Kendra felt the call to motherhood. And together, through Mini-Stim IVF, they discovered there is hope for spinal cord victims to become biological parents. They also learned that when God demolishes your dreams (and, in Eric’s case, fears as well), He’s ultimately bringing blessing, not devastation. Eric & Kendra (and their daughter Eliana!) share their story in this episode of Hope, Faith, & Infertility.

In this deep and rich hour-long episode, Rachel & Rollin unpack the intense soul struggles their infertility exposed. Hear how God brought each of them to a new level of surrender as they worked to embrace the notion that He only writes good stories. You'll find their journey packed with practical takeaways. Spread the word by rating, reviewing, and subscribing to Hope, Faith, & Infertility.

When you're struggling with infertility, it's important to have an empathetic supporter. Southeastern Fertility Nurse Practitioner Allyn Ann Simpson is just that. In this podcast episode, she joins host Mark Mellinger to take a deep dive into her own 13-year infertility journey and how it affected her faith, informs her as a care provider, and even led her to start her own nonprofit to help others.Rate, review, and subscribe to Hope, Faith, & Infertility wherever you listen to podcasts.

Is it okay to be mad at God? How can peoples’ words be so insensitive? What bad news is coming next? These were all complex questions Sam & Hayley wrestled with amid their infertility, some of which they faced while Sam was going through cancer treatment. But by sharing their suffering, they were able to help others- and themselves. Even when their faith felt flimsy, they had a support network believing for them. Meet them and their twin boys in this episode packed with helpful takeaways!

In this episode, you'll meet Dr. John Bruchalski, a former abortionist who's now a pro-life doctor. Find out how God brought him this amazing change of heart. Rate, review, and subscribe to Hope, Faith, & Infertility wherever you listen to podcasts.

It can be very hard to find fertility clinics willing to align their practices with your faith & ethics. Lauren & James went to five clinics before finally finding Southeastern Fertility. There's a lot to learn from their journey in this episode of our Hope, Faith, & Infertility podcast.NOTE: There is a misspeak in this episode. James & Lauren pursued Mini-Stim IVF, not Natural Cycle IVF.

Starting parenthood in your 40s isn't for the faint of heart! Yes, there are challenges, but there are advantages, too. Southeastern Fertility mom Ingrid shares helpful insights for others getting a "later" start on parenting, and how she drew upon her faith (and still does), in this episode of the Hope, Faith, & Infertility podcast.Rate, review, and subscribe to Hope, Faith, & Infertility wherever you listen to podcasts.

Before they moved forward with fertility treatments, Whitney & Jason had some important things to take care of, and faith played a huge role. Be inspired and challenged by the road that eventually led this couple to their son, Southeastern Fertility baby Mason, in this episode.Rate, review, and subscribe to Hope, Faith, & Infertility wherever you listen to podcasts.