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The Hope Coach70. Choosing to Trust: Interview with Caley PorterCaley Porter gives a beautiful glimpse of her journey in this interview. It is full of trusting God and walking by faith. Her journey has many plot twists and at least four absolute miracles!!Listen and be inspired!Share with all your mama friends and especially those hoping to be a mama one day. Follow and share with all your people! Follow Caley on instagram https://www.instagram.com/caleyporter?igsh=am84aXJzM2dnYWx3Joy and Infertility Podcast
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Joy and InfertilityHope Deferred with Jillian HeerlynMy name is Jillian Heerlyn, and I live in Southwest Michigan with my husband, Todd, and our 4 children. We began our personal battle with infertility in 2007, and have since walked alongside many other couples whose lives have been affected by infertility. Although infertility was a huge part of our journey for many years, it is only part of our story.Connect: Facebook | Instagram | Website | Purchase Hope Deferred
2021-02-0241 minJoy and InfertilityHope Deferred with Jillian HeerlynMy name is Jillian Heerlyn, and I live in Southwest Michigan with my husband, Todd, and our 4 children. We began our personal battle with infertility in 2007, and have since walked alongside many other couples whose lives have been affected by infertility. Although infertility was a huge part of our journey for many years, it is only part of our story.Connect: Facebook | Instagram | Website | Purchase Hope Deferred
2021-02-0241 min
Joy and InfertilityA Life Update on Macy White from Episode 8
Hi there, my name is Macy White. My husband, Jacob White, and I live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We have been married for 7 years this year. I am an interior designer and Jacob is a pastor for Life.Church. We have been TTC for a little over 5 years now with 2 miscarriages, 8 failed IUI's, and 1 failed FET. PCOS and severe ENDO diagnosis. 1 ENDO Lap. God is so good and we trust his hand is working in our story. The days can be so hard but we will continue to choose joy in each step to come.Connect: Facebook...
2021-01-1952 minJoy and InfertilityA Life Update on Macy White from Episode 8
Hi there, my name is Macy White. My husband, Jacob White, and I live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We have been married for 7 years this year. I am an interior designer and Jacob is a pastor for Life.Church. We have been TTC for a little over 5 years now with 2 miscarriages, 8 failed IUI's, and 1 failed FET. PCOS and severe ENDO diagnosis. 1 ENDO Lap. God is so good and we trust his hand is working in our story. The days can be so hard but we will continue to choose joy in each step to come.Connect: Facebook...
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The Messy Table with Jenn JewellEP. 77 | Caley Porter [When Mother's Day Hurts]Mother’s Day Weekend is here! Which is exactly why we’re airing this week’s episode at The Messy Table a few days early. Because, sometimes? MOTHER’S DAY HURTS.
Caley Porter knows ALL about the tension, the heartache, and the blindsiding triggers that can accompany such bittersweet holidays, having dealt with both primary and secondary infertility herself—for over a combined 7 years.
“I will still serve you and I will still love you and I will still trust you with my future, even if you never give me this desire.” —Caley Porter
A pastor’s wife...
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Joy and InfertilityLooking Back with Melissa McLambMelissa is a former music educator turned stay at home mom-preneur. In between juggling her kid’s school activities, sports, dance and piano lessons, she helps women get their energy & confidence back by sharing simple healthy tips with her online faith centered fit community! She understands the struggle of infertility, as well as the effects this can have on women’s health later-since she dealt with both! Melissa is a busy mom to 3 kids-elementary to college age, and wife to her husband James of 27 years. In addition to her family, she enjoys working out and l...
2020-03-2438 minJoy and InfertilityLooking Back with Melissa McLambMelissa is a former music educator turned stay at home mom-preneur. In between juggling her kid’s school activities, sports, dance and piano lessons, she helps women get their energy & confidence back by sharing simple healthy tips with her online faith centered fit community! She understands the struggle of infertility, as well as the effects this can have on women’s health later-since she dealt with both! Melissa is a busy mom to 3 kids-elementary to college age, and wife to her husband James of 27 years. In addition to her family, she enjoys working out and l...
2020-03-2438 min
Joy and InfertilityFor The Guys with Ryan ColeYou may remember Kelsi in episode 20 when we talked about full-term pregnancy loss when she and her friend Alyson Brown both lost their full-term children within weeks of each other, working for the same ministry. It rocked a community but was such a powerful episode. Since then, they have been forming Foreknown Ministries and today's guest is Kelsi's husband Ryan, their Chief Operating Officer and employee number 1. Ryan works to empower Foreknown Ministries to reach more women and men with Jesus’s healing in the midst of pregnancy loss. He specializes in ways to support others through pre...
2020-03-101h 02Joy and InfertilityFor The Guys with Ryan ColeYou may remember Kelsi in episode 20 when we talked about full-term pregnancy loss when she and her friend Alyson Brown both lost their full-term children within weeks of each other, working for the same ministry. It rocked a community but was such a powerful episode. Since then, they have been forming Foreknown Ministries and today's guest is Kelsi's husband Ryan, their Chief Operating Officer and employee number 1. Ryan works to empower Foreknown Ministries to reach more women and men with Jesus’s healing in the midst of pregnancy loss. He specializes in ways to support others through pre...
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Joy and InfertilityEpisode 35 // Grief & Suffering with Rebekah HannahBekah has a passion for teaching the sufficiency of Scripture for everyday life. Leaving behind a career in the arts, she received a Masters of Divinity in Theology & Biblical Counseling. She enjoys writing, teaching, equipping and counseling. Rebekah is married to Andrew and has three daughters, Maggie, Charley and Ellis.Connect: Facebook | Instagram | Website
2020-02-2550 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 35 // Grief & Suffering with Rebekah HannahBekah has a passion for teaching the sufficiency of Scripture for everyday life. Leaving behind a career in the arts, she received a Masters of Divinity in Theology & Biblical Counseling. She enjoys writing, teaching, equipping and counseling. Rebekah is married to Andrew and has three daughters, Maggie, Charley and Ellis.Connect: Facebook | Instagram | Website
2020-02-2550 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 34 // The God of the Outcome with Kaitlyn KuskyMy husband and I got married on January 9, 2016. I work as an Internal Auditor and My husband is a Vehicle Repair Supervisor for Enterprise Rental Car. I was diagnosed with PCOS in May of 2017 and my husband was diagnosed with severe male factor infertility due to a genetic condition shortly after that. We sat down with our RE on November 30th of 2017 and he gave us the news that we would have a .0001% chance to ever conceive naturally. IVF, donor sperm, or adoption were our only options. We decided to go forward with IVF in January 2018 with a freeze all...
2020-01-2846 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 34 // The God of the Outcome with Kaitlyn KuskyMy husband and I got married on January 9, 2016. I work as an Internal Auditor and My husband is a Vehicle Repair Supervisor for Enterprise Rental Car. I was diagnosed with PCOS in May of 2017 and my husband was diagnosed with severe male factor infertility due to a genetic condition shortly after that. We sat down with our RE on November 30th of 2017 and he gave us the news that we would have a .0001% chance to ever conceive naturally. IVF, donor sperm, or adoption were our only options. We decided to go forward with IVF in January 2018 with a freeze all...
2020-01-2846 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 33 // Loss & Laughter with Shawna BeuclerShawna is the founder of Lunchbox Babies, a lifestyle blog that is geared towards those women that are currently walking, or have walked, the road of infertility and loss. After experiencing eleven pregnancies and nine miscarriages, Shawna felt compelled to share her story with others and help people heal through hope, humor, and faith. She has also published articles with Moms Encouraging Moms, Do Say Give, Life Abundant Blog, and Heather Lobe’s Freedom Stories. Shawna can also be heard on the popular Don’t Mom Alone and Blossoming Mommy and Baby podcasts. When not working with the Lunchbox Babi...
2019-12-1050 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 33 // Loss & Laughter with Shawna BeuclerShawna is the founder of Lunchbox Babies, a lifestyle blog that is geared towards those women that are currently walking, or have walked, the road of infertility and loss. After experiencing eleven pregnancies and nine miscarriages, Shawna felt compelled to share her story with others and help people heal through hope, humor, and faith. She has also published articles with Moms Encouraging Moms, Do Say Give, Life Abundant Blog, and Heather Lobe’s Freedom Stories. Shawna can also be heard on the popular Don’t Mom Alone and Blossoming Mommy and Baby podcasts. When not working with the Lunchbox Babi...
2019-12-1050 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 32 // Practicing Gratitude with Emily SkillmanEmily Skillman is a proud wife and IVF mom. She married her college sweetheart, Jeff, 7 years ago. They met at Baker University where she played soccer, received her undergraduate degree, then later earned her Master’s degree (at the School of Professional & Graduate Studies campus in Kansas City). They welcomed their IVF miracle, Lucas, into their family this past May. Emily says It has been the absolute best thing becoming a mom! She also has a fur baby named Lily (she’s a Schnoodle). They love going on family walks together. During her infertility journey, she was led to Lull...
2019-11-2654 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 32 // Practicing Gratitude with Emily SkillmanEmily Skillman is a proud wife and IVF mom. She married her college sweetheart, Jeff, 7 years ago. They met at Baker University where she played soccer, received her undergraduate degree, then later earned her Master’s degree (at the School of Professional & Graduate Studies campus in Kansas City). They welcomed their IVF miracle, Lucas, into their family this past May. Emily says It has been the absolute best thing becoming a mom! She also has a fur baby named Lily (she’s a Schnoodle). They love going on family walks together. During her infertility journey, she was led to Lull...
2019-11-2654 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 31 // Taking a Step In with Krystalle WheelerKrystalle Wheeler lives in Kansas City with her family and their new puppy, Scout. She is a writer, speaker and the Director of Lullaby of Hope. She founded Lullaby of Hope after she journeyed through a miscarriage and a stillbirth in 2012. At that time, she found that there were little to no resources to comfort women like her and that broke her heart. So, she started gathering meaningful items to give as a gift to help equip women in their healing process. What began as something small has now grown into a full fledge team (or more like a...
2019-11-1237 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 31 // Taking a Step In with Krystalle WheelerKrystalle Wheeler lives in Kansas City with her family and their new puppy, Scout. She is a writer, speaker and the Director of Lullaby of Hope. She founded Lullaby of Hope after she journeyed through a miscarriage and a stillbirth in 2012. At that time, she found that there were little to no resources to comfort women like her and that broke her heart. So, she started gathering meaningful items to give as a gift to help equip women in their healing process. What began as something small has now grown into a full fledge team (or more like a...
2019-11-1237 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 30 // Eyes Focused Up with Chelsea RitchieChelsea is a Midwestern girl who loves connecting with fellow women about the topics of motherhood, infertility, and living authentically. She’s been married to Josh for 14 years and is a mom to miracle twins Kirsten and Logan. She treasures the small joys in life, like a good Americano, a cozy bookshop and mindless reality TV. Ultimately Chelsea values engaging her faith and embracing difficult seasons with joy. Connect: Facebook | Instagram | Website
2019-10-2935 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 30 // Eyes Focused Up with Chelsea RitchieChelsea is a Midwestern girl who loves connecting with fellow women about the topics of motherhood, infertility, and living authentically. She’s been married to Josh for 14 years and is a mom to miracle twins Kirsten and Logan. She treasures the small joys in life, like a good Americano, a cozy bookshop and mindless reality TV. Ultimately Chelsea values engaging her faith and embracing difficult seasons with joy. Connect: Facebook | Instagram | Website
2019-10-2935 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 29 // Holistic Hope with Heather RhodesHeather is a wife, adoptive momma to a wild one year old, and a holistic pharmacist. She and her husband are continuing their fertility story thru belief in God's healing for male factor infertility while also entering into their second adoption journey this year. They watched God move mountains for their first miracle baby and can't wait for more!Connect: Facebook | Instagram | Website
2019-10-1540 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 29 // Holistic Hope with Heather RhodesHeather is a wife, adoptive momma to a wild one year old, and a holistic pharmacist. She and her husband are continuing their fertility story thru belief in God's healing for male factor infertility while also entering into their second adoption journey this year. They watched God move mountains for their first miracle baby and can't wait for more!Connect: Facebook | Instagram | Website
2019-10-1540 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 28 // Follow Your Detour with Lindsay McKenzieLindsay McKenzie is an author, adventurer, and soon-to-be adoptive mama. After 2 years of infertility, Lindsay and her husband decided to embrace a life "detour" and travel the U.S. full-time in their RV with their 2 dogs. They've documented their infertility journey and their travels on their blog, but Lindsay was also inspired to write Follow Your Detour, the book, in March of this year. They are now taking a new detour and have started the adoption process, 5 years after discovering they can't have biological children together.Connect: Facebook | Instagram | Website
2019-10-0139 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 28 // Follow Your Detour with Lindsay McKenzieLindsay McKenzie is an author, adventurer, and soon-to-be adoptive mama. After 2 years of infertility, Lindsay and her husband decided to embrace a life "detour" and travel the U.S. full-time in their RV with their 2 dogs. They've documented their infertility journey and their travels on their blog, but Lindsay was also inspired to write Follow Your Detour, the book, in March of this year. They are now taking a new detour and have started the adoption process, 5 years after discovering they can't have biological children together.Connect: Facebook | Instagram | Website
2019-10-0139 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 27 // Navigating Loss with Ashlee KaraschMost days you can find Ashlee reading books, sticking stickers EVERYWHERE and blowing bubbles with her three kiddos! The things she is most passionate about in life are: Jesus, growing in wisdom and knowledge through reading scripture, her husband and three precious little kids, cultivating beautiful indoor plants, baking chocolate chip cookies for anyone who walks through her front door, and loving on women who have lost a baby.Her desire to hear your story and the struggles of your heart. She deeply desires to be a listening ear and offer the hope that is found in...
2019-09-1745 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 27 // Navigating Loss with Ashlee KaraschMost days you can find Ashlee reading books, sticking stickers EVERYWHERE and blowing bubbles with her three kiddos! The things she is most passionate about in life are: Jesus, growing in wisdom and knowledge through reading scripture, her husband and three precious little kids, cultivating beautiful indoor plants, baking chocolate chip cookies for anyone who walks through her front door, and loving on women who have lost a baby.Her desire to hear your story and the struggles of your heart. She deeply desires to be a listening ear and offer the hope that is found in...
2019-09-1745 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 26 // Waiting in Hope with Kelley RamseyKelley loves to see people come to healing and hope through Jesus. She is a speaker, writer, teacher of all things infertility, women, faith and hope. As founder and visionary of Waiting in Hope National Infertility Ministries (WiH), Kelley helps launch new WiH local support groups throughout communities and churches across the country. She has a passion for discipleship and watching WiH leaders love on many women and couples wanting to grow their family but who instead find themselves getting lost in the struggle. Through her own journey of years of waiting, infertility treatment, endometriosis, surgeries, miscarriages, roadblocks, adoption...
2019-09-0358 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 26 // Waiting in Hope with Kelley RamseyKelley loves to see people come to healing and hope through Jesus. She is a speaker, writer, teacher of all things infertility, women, faith and hope. As founder and visionary of Waiting in Hope National Infertility Ministries (WiH), Kelley helps launch new WiH local support groups throughout communities and churches across the country. She has a passion for discipleship and watching WiH leaders love on many women and couples wanting to grow their family but who instead find themselves getting lost in the struggle. Through her own journey of years of waiting, infertility treatment, endometriosis, surgeries, miscarriages, roadblocks, adoption...
2019-09-0358 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 25 // Grumpy Couches & Marked Moments with Beth Forbus from Sarah's LaughterBeth is the founder and president of Sarah’s Laughter – Christian Support for Infertility & Child Loss. A life of full time infertility ministry is a dream Beth cannot believe she gets to live. She’s also written a few books, hosts an amazing infertility support group in Baton Rouge as well as a faith-based infertility podcast heard around the world. Her favorite day of the whole year is the day Sarah’s Laughter hosts Baby Steps Fun Run and she is able to present free IVFs and Family Building Grants to couples struggling with baby hunger.Beth is probably...
2019-04-021h 00Joy and InfertilityEpisode 25 // Grumpy Couches & Marked Moments with Beth Forbus from Sarah's LaughterBeth is the founder and president of Sarah’s Laughter – Christian Support for Infertility & Child Loss. A life of full time infertility ministry is a dream Beth cannot believe she gets to live. She’s also written a few books, hosts an amazing infertility support group in Baton Rouge as well as a faith-based infertility podcast heard around the world. Her favorite day of the whole year is the day Sarah’s Laughter hosts Baby Steps Fun Run and she is able to present free IVFs and Family Building Grants to couples struggling with baby hunger.Beth is probably...
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Joy and InfertilityEpisode 24 // Longing for Motherhood with Chelsea Patterson SobolikChelsea Patterson Sobolik is the author of Longing for Motherhood - Holding onto Hope in the Midst of Childlessness, and serves as a Policy Director for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. Previously, she worked in the U.S. House of Representatives on pro-life policies, domestic and international religious freedom, adoption, and foster care issues. She has a B.A. in International Relations from Liberty University, and lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband Michael.Connect: Facebook | Instagram | Website
2019-03-1938 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 24 // Longing for Motherhood with Chelsea Patterson SobolikChelsea Patterson Sobolik is the author of Longing for Motherhood - Holding onto Hope in the Midst of Childlessness, and serves as a Policy Director for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. Previously, she worked in the U.S. House of Representatives on pro-life policies, domestic and international religious freedom, adoption, and foster care issues. She has a B.A. in International Relations from Liberty University, and lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband Michael.Connect: Facebook | Instagram | Website
2019-03-1938 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 23 // A Different Kind of Miracle with Thelma NienhuisI’m Thelma… lover of Jesus, coffee, donuts & naps.I’m also a lover of words and people… of extending permission and acceptance for those in the midst of the storm. I'm just a Canadian gal, learning to love God with her whole heart, and embrace the life given.Connect: Facebook | Instagram | Website
2019-03-0550 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 23 // A Different Kind of Miracle with Thelma NienhuisI’m Thelma… lover of Jesus, coffee, donuts & naps.I’m also a lover of words and people… of extending permission and acceptance for those in the midst of the storm. I'm just a Canadian gal, learning to love God with her whole heart, and embrace the life given.Connect: Facebook | Instagram | Website
2019-03-0550 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 21 // Healing Through Child Loss with Kristine WesternFive years ago, my world was completely rocked at the passing of our first baby daughter. Since her passing, I have found strength and community through writing about motherhood, marriage, and my journey in faith. I live with my husband, Jon, outside of Boston. We are currently raising two daughters: Gracie Kate (3) and Avery Joy (1). I hope is to share my own journey as I learn to parent from a place of loss.Connect: Instagram | Facebook | Website | In Pieces Series
2019-02-1955 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 21 // Healing Through Child Loss with Kristine WesternFive years ago, my world was completely rocked at the passing of our first baby daughter. Since her passing, I have found strength and community through writing about motherhood, marriage, and my journey in faith. I live with my husband, Jon, outside of Boston. We are currently raising two daughters: Gracie Kate (3) and Avery Joy (1). I hope is to share my own journey as I learn to parent from a place of loss.Connect: Instagram | Facebook | Website | In Pieces Series
2019-02-1955 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 21 // The Valley with Jessica SatterfieldJessica has seen the goodness of God in the midst of the heartbreak of infertility and the joys of adoption. Her life has been one with lots of hard, but it’s been in the invitation found in the hard, where she has found deep intimacy with the Father. She is madly in love with Jesus and passionate about empowering mothers to walk in their identity as daughters, as they raise up a generation of warriors for the Kingdom. She is a stay at home mama by day and writer/blogger by night. She lives in Greenville, South Carolina wi...
2019-02-0537 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 21 // The Valley with Jessica SatterfieldJessica has seen the goodness of God in the midst of the heartbreak of infertility and the joys of adoption. Her life has been one with lots of hard, but it’s been in the invitation found in the hard, where she has found deep intimacy with the Father. She is madly in love with Jesus and passionate about empowering mothers to walk in their identity as daughters, as they raise up a generation of warriors for the Kingdom. She is a stay at home mama by day and writer/blogger by night. She lives in Greenville, South Carolina wi...
2019-02-0537 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 20 // Full Term Child Loss with Kelsi Cole & Alyson BrownKelsi Cole & Alyson Brown are friends, co-workers and fellow travelers on the road of child loss. Through our eerily similar stories (see more in our bios), we realized that the Lord was at work in the midst of our grief. We leaned heavily on each other as we walked this heartbreaking road. Through many conversations (and tears) we realized that we had both been given the same dream; the dream to minister to other mommas who had walked this path. Through lots of prayer and research, Foreknown Ministries was born. We both firmly believe that there just are...
2019-01-2246 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 20 // Full Term Child Loss with Kelsi Cole & Alyson BrownKelsi Cole & Alyson Brown are friends, co-workers and fellow travelers on the road of child loss. Through our eerily similar stories (see more in our bios), we realized that the Lord was at work in the midst of our grief. We leaned heavily on each other as we walked this heartbreaking road. Through many conversations (and tears) we realized that we had both been given the same dream; the dream to minister to other mommas who had walked this path. Through lots of prayer and research, Foreknown Ministries was born. We both firmly believe that there just are...
2019-01-2246 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 19 // Praising God in ALL Things with Michelle MeisnerMichelle Meisner is passionate about mentoring women to become all that God has created them to be. She loves to read and write, and you'll regularly find her at the gym doing CrossFit. Michelle is the Director of Office for Campus Operations at Life.Church and is passionate about seeing people become fully devoted followers of Christ. She lives in Edmond, Oklahoma with her husband, Jonathan and her two children Truett and Axell. Connect: Facebook | Instagram
2019-01-0839 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 19 // Praising God in ALL Things with Michelle MeisnerMichelle Meisner is passionate about mentoring women to become all that God has created them to be. She loves to read and write, and you'll regularly find her at the gym doing CrossFit. Michelle is the Director of Office for Campus Operations at Life.Church and is passionate about seeing people become fully devoted followers of Christ. She lives in Edmond, Oklahoma with her husband, Jonathan and her two children Truett and Axell. Connect: Facebook | Instagram
2019-01-0839 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 18 // Dear Lord, You Can Have this Baby with Brittany Allen
Brittany is a follower of Christ, wife to James and Momma to three in Heaven. She exists to bring God glory and prays her writing is an avenue for that. She longs to help other women see Jesus as their ultimate Treasure. Connect: Instagram | Blog
2018-12-0438 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 18 // Dear Lord, You Can Have this Baby with Brittany Allen
Brittany is a follower of Christ, wife to James and Momma to three in Heaven. She exists to bring God glory and prays her writing is an avenue for that. She longs to help other women see Jesus as their ultimate Treasure. Connect: Instagram | Blog
2018-12-0438 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 17 // A Story of Embryo Adoption with Mandy Morrison
Mandy Morrison is a wife, mother of two boys (Jace 19, Cash 8), and a hairstylist. She has been married to her husband, Steve, for 20 years, where they currently reside in Keller, Texas.When she is not behind the chair, you can find her serving her local community through her local church, or sipping a glass of wine with one hand, and one-click Amazon Prime shopping with the other.One word others use to describe Mandy is “selfless”. When you get to know her, you will feel the same.Connect: Facebook | Instagram
2018-11-2030 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 17 // A Story of Embryo Adoption with Mandy Morrison
Mandy Morrison is a wife, mother of two boys (Jace 19, Cash 8), and a hairstylist. She has been married to her husband, Steve, for 20 years, where they currently reside in Keller, Texas.When she is not behind the chair, you can find her serving her local community through her local church, or sipping a glass of wine with one hand, and one-click Amazon Prime shopping with the other.One word others use to describe Mandy is “selfless”. When you get to know her, you will feel the same.Connect: Facebook | Instagram
2018-11-2030 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 16 // An Exciting Update with Caley Porter
Caley shares an exciting and shocking update for their family and more about the future of Joy & Infertility. Jay and Caley were married in 2007 and have been in ministry together ever since. They are originally from Florida but since have become proud Texans and now Kansas Citians. Jay is a pastor at Life.Church and Caley owns a jewelry company called The Porterbox, jewelry that tells your story. Their heart is to encourage people to become fully devoted followers of Christ and embrace infertility with joy, pointing people to Jesus. Connect with Caley: Facebo...
2018-11-0613 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 16 // An Exciting Update with Caley Porter
Caley shares an exciting and shocking update for their family and more about the future of Joy & Infertility. Jay and Caley were married in 2007 and have been in ministry together ever since. They are originally from Florida but since have become proud Texans and now Kansas Citians. Jay is a pastor at Life.Church and Caley owns a jewelry company called The Porterbox, jewelry that tells your story. Their heart is to encourage people to become fully devoted followers of Christ and embrace infertility with joy, pointing people to Jesus. Connect with Caley: Facebo...
2018-11-0613 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 15 // Competing Together with Lauren Bourne
Lauren Bourne is the founder of I Am Fruitful, a non-profit that supports couples struggling to grow their families. She and her husband, Billy, are passionate about inspiring hope through infertility and loss. They inspire others to walk with strength and purpose, even in their wilderness seasons. Lauren is an entrepreneur, dreamer, and speaker who is passionate about helping women step into their giftings and understand their identities. She’s on a personal mission to stir a passion in women’s hearts to support each other instead of dimming each other’s light bulbs to shine. On any given day...
2018-10-2334 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 15 // Competing Together with Lauren Bourne
Lauren Bourne is the founder of I Am Fruitful, a non-profit that supports couples struggling to grow their families. She and her husband, Billy, are passionate about inspiring hope through infertility and loss. They inspire others to walk with strength and purpose, even in their wilderness seasons. Lauren is an entrepreneur, dreamer, and speaker who is passionate about helping women step into their giftings and understand their identities. She’s on a personal mission to stir a passion in women’s hearts to support each other instead of dimming each other’s light bulbs to shine. On any given day...
2018-10-2334 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 14 // Do Gratitude with Lauren Citro
Lauren’s story covers the infertility gamut, most TTC medical abbreviations- she’s walked through them and yet as you will hear, no miracle yet. But Lauren is determined to not allow this to keep her from having not only inner joy, but outward- genuine happiness.Lauren and her husband Andrew live in San Diego, California and have been married for 6 years. She feels a deep connection to other couples walking through a diagnosis of infertility and is passionate about sharing her story in hopes of encouraging others in their journey. Lauren loves traveling and expl...
2018-10-0957 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 14 // Do Gratitude with Lauren Citro
Lauren’s story covers the infertility gamut, most TTC medical abbreviations- she’s walked through them and yet as you will hear, no miracle yet. But Lauren is determined to not allow this to keep her from having not only inner joy, but outward- genuine happiness.Lauren and her husband Andrew live in San Diego, California and have been married for 6 years. She feels a deep connection to other couples walking through a diagnosis of infertility and is passionate about sharing her story in hopes of encouraging others in their journey. Lauren loves traveling and expl...
2018-10-0957 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 13 // Even If You Don't with Abby Brown
Abby Brown is 24 years old and a born and raised Oklahoman. She is currently living her best life in Albany, NY with her husband Beau Brown. Beau is a Youth Pastor at Life.Church Albany and Abby is a free lance photographer. When she's not photographing things, which is a rare occasion, you can find her and her husband at a coffee shop or exploring the North East.Abby and Beau had a whirlwind romance, they met and married within a year. And just like their engagement, their infertility journey has been fast and serious as well. A...
2018-09-2544 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 13 // Even If You Don't with Abby Brown
Abby Brown is 24 years old and a born and raised Oklahoman. She is currently living her best life in Albany, NY with her husband Beau Brown. Beau is a Youth Pastor at Life.Church Albany and Abby is a free lance photographer. When she's not photographing things, which is a rare occasion, you can find her and her husband at a coffee shop or exploring the North East.Abby and Beau had a whirlwind romance, they met and married within a year. And just like their engagement, their infertility journey has been fast and serious as well. A...
2018-09-2544 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 12 // Closed Doors & Open Hearts with Lauren McAfee
Lauren Green McAfee is Corporate Ambassador for Hobby Lobby, and author of Only One Life: How a Woman’s Every Day Shapes An Eternal Legacy. She is a speaker, connector, coffee enthusiast, who is passionate about communicating messages she cares about. She is also a constant learner, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Ethics and Public Policy with Dr. Russell Moore as her supervisor.Prior to her role with Hobby Lobby, Lauren worked for her father Steve Green as he founded Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC. During her time at the Museum, she served as...
2018-09-1136 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 12 // Closed Doors & Open Hearts with Lauren McAfee
Lauren Green McAfee is Corporate Ambassador for Hobby Lobby, and author of Only One Life: How a Woman’s Every Day Shapes An Eternal Legacy. She is a speaker, connector, coffee enthusiast, who is passionate about communicating messages she cares about. She is also a constant learner, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Ethics and Public Policy with Dr. Russell Moore as her supervisor.Prior to her role with Hobby Lobby, Lauren worked for her father Steve Green as he founded Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC. During her time at the Museum, she served as...
2018-09-1136 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 11 // Infertility, Divorce, & Miracles with Stephanie Rose
Stephanie is a wife, Mom, and encourager who left her career as a labor and delivery nurse to raise her garden of girls. When life brought twins after a long struggle with infertility, she felt her call was at home; daily leading them to know who they are in Christ and encouraging them to live joyfully pursuing the promises of abundant life given to them.She loves all things girly, books, and the beach. She has a passion for communities of women to come together to build each other up and bind each other together in a w...
2018-08-2840 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 11 // Infertility, Divorce, & Miracles with Stephanie Rose
Stephanie is a wife, Mom, and encourager who left her career as a labor and delivery nurse to raise her garden of girls. When life brought twins after a long struggle with infertility, she felt her call was at home; daily leading them to know who they are in Christ and encouraging them to live joyfully pursuing the promises of abundant life given to them.She loves all things girly, books, and the beach. She has a passion for communities of women to come together to build each other up and bind each other together in a w...
2018-08-2840 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 10 Part 1 // Our Story with Jay Porter
Caley & Jay share their story of infertility, a miracle pregnancy, and continued season of infertility. They share what God has taught them through the past 8 years and how this season opened the door for Joy & Infertility. Jay and Caley were married in 2007 and have been in ministry together ever since. They are originally from Florida but since have become proud Texans and now Kansas Citians. Jay is a pastor at Life.Church and Caley now owns a jewelry company called The Porterbox, jewelry that tells your story. Their heart is to encourage people to become fu...
2018-08-1437 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 10 Part 2 // Our Story with Jay Porter
Caley & Jay share their story of infertility, a miracle pregnancy, and continued season of infertility. They share what God has taught them through the past 8 years and how this season opened the door for Joy & Infertility. Jay and Caley were married in 2007 and have been in ministry together ever since. They are originally from Florida but since have become proud Texans and now Kansas Citians. Jay is a pastor at Life.Church and Caley now owns a jewelry company called The Porterbox, jewelry that tells your story. Their heart is to encourage people to become fu...
2018-08-1451 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 10 Part 2 // Our Story with Jay Porter
Caley & Jay share their story of infertility, a miracle pregnancy, and continued season of infertility. They share what God has taught them through the past 8 years and how this season opened the door for Joy & Infertility. Jay and Caley were married in 2007 and have been in ministry together ever since. They are originally from Florida but since have become proud Texans and now Kansas Citians. Jay is a pastor at Life.Church and Caley now owns a jewelry company called The Porterbox, jewelry that tells your story. Their heart is to encourage people to become fu...
2018-08-1451 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 10 Part 1 // Our Story with Jay Porter
Caley & Jay share their story of infertility, a miracle pregnancy, and continued season of infertility. They share what God has taught them through the past 8 years and how this season opened the door for Joy & Infertility. Jay and Caley were married in 2007 and have been in ministry together ever since. They are originally from Florida but since have become proud Texans and now Kansas Citians. Jay is a pastor at Life.Church and Caley now owns a jewelry company called The Porterbox, jewelry that tells your story. Their heart is to encourage people to become fu...
2018-08-1437 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 09 Part 2 // Secondary Infertility with Jessica Bennett
Jessica loves Jesus, her family, leading worship and loving on people with all her heart. Jessica and her husband Adam have been married for almost 14 years. Jessica is now the Worship Pastor at Cross Timbers Church in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Their family has quite a story through some normal highs and lows as well as some unforeseen challenges through infertility and addiction. Jessica & Adam now have 3 kids - Olivia (10), Elijah (5) and Selah (17 months.) God brought each of those miracles in quite unique ways. She says she will forever be grateful for the journey, even the dark times...
2018-07-3136 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 09 Part 1 // Secondary Infertility with Jessica Bennett
Jessica loves Jesus, her family, leading worship and loving on people with all her heart. Jessica and her husband Adam have been married for almost 14 years. Jessica is now the Worship Pastor at Cross Timbers Church in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Their family has quite a story through some normal highs and lows as well as some unforeseen challenges through infertility and addiction. Jessica & Adam now have 3 kids - Olivia (10), Elijah (5) and Selah (17 months.) God brought each of those miracles in quite unique ways. She says she will forever be grateful for the journey, even the dark times...
2018-07-3142 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 09 Part 1 // Secondary Infertility with Jessica Bennett
Jessica loves Jesus, her family, leading worship and loving on people with all her heart. Jessica and her husband Adam have been married for almost 14 years. Jessica is now the Worship Pastor at Cross Timbers Church in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Their family has quite a story through some normal highs and lows as well as some unforeseen challenges through infertility and addiction. Jessica & Adam now have 3 kids - Olivia (10), Elijah (5) and Selah (17 months.) God brought each of those miracles in quite unique ways. She says she will forever be grateful for the journey, even the dark times...
2018-07-3142 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 09 Part 2 // Secondary Infertility with Jessica Bennett
Jessica loves Jesus, her family, leading worship and loving on people with all her heart. Jessica and her husband Adam have been married for almost 14 years. Jessica is now the Worship Pastor at Cross Timbers Church in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Their family has quite a story through some normal highs and lows as well as some unforeseen challenges through infertility and addiction. Jessica & Adam now have 3 kids - Olivia (10), Elijah (5) and Selah (17 months.) God brought each of those miracles in quite unique ways. She says she will forever be grateful for the journey, even the dark times...
2018-07-3136 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 08 // Choosing Joy & Surrender with Macy White
Hi there, my name is Macy White. My husband, Jacob White, and I live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We have been married for a little over 4 years. I am an interior designer and Jacob is a pastor for Life.Church. We have been TTC for a little over 3 years now with 1 miscarriage, 2 failed IUI's, and PCOS and early signs of ENDO diagnosis. God is so good and we trust his hand is working in our story. The days can be so hard but we will continue to choose joy in each step to come. Connect: Facebook | Instagram...
2018-07-1746 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 08 // Choosing Joy & Surrender with Macy White
Hi there, my name is Macy White. My husband, Jacob White, and I live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We have been married for a little over 4 years. I am an interior designer and Jacob is a pastor for Life.Church. We have been TTC for a little over 3 years now with 1 miscarriage, 2 failed IUI's, and PCOS and early signs of ENDO diagnosis. God is so good and we trust his hand is working in our story. The days can be so hard but we will continue to choose joy in each step to come. Connect: Facebook | Instagram...
2018-07-1746 min
Joy and InfertilityEpisode 07 Part 1 / Navigating Friendships Through Infertility
Ashley is a native Texan who loves her husband, her dog, and the Arkansas Razorbacks. She is currently a freelancer who supports small businesses and is a dreamer at heart.
She is a sparkling water enthusiast, obsessed with Christmas, and her happy place is in the mountains in Colorado. Ashley is a lover of traveling, fresh flowers, and clean white sheets.When it comes to her passions, there are many, but at the top of the list is her desire for others to know the love of Christ. She strives to radiate the love & joy...
2018-07-0348 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 07 Part 2 / Navigating Friendships Through Infertility
Ashley is a native Texan who loves her husband, her dog, and the Arkansas Razorbacks. She is currently a freelancer who supports small businesses and is a dreamer at heart.She is a sparkling water enthusiast, obsessed with Christmas, and her happy place is in the mountains in Colorado. Ashley is a lover of traveling, fresh flowers, and clean white sheets.When it comes to her passions, there are many, but at the top of the list is her desire for others to know the love of Christ. She strives to radiate the love & joy...
2018-07-0334 minJoy and InfertilityEpisode 07 Part 1 / Navigating Friendships Through Infertility
Ashley is a native Texan who loves her husband, her dog, and the Arkansas Razorbacks. She is currently a freelancer who supports small businesses and is a dreamer at heart.
2018-07-0348 min2018-07-0334 min
Joy and InfertilityEp. 6 Pt. 1 // PCOS with Elisha Kearns
Elisha (I-LISHa) is the blogger behind the popular infertility blog, Waiting for Baby Bird. Her and her husband have been on a seven year infertility journey after Elisha was diagnosed with severe PCOS 11 years ago. She’s real, she’s raw, and she loves her some Jesus! Listen in to see how severe PCOS, a miscarriage, an adoption, and lots of God moments along the way have shaped her into the powerful woman she is today. Connect: Facebook | Instagram | Blog
2018-06-1937 min
Joy and InfertilityEp. 6 Pt. 2 He's Patiently Waiting for Me with Elisha Kearns
Elisha (I-LISHa) is the blogger behind the popular infertility blog, Waiting for Baby Bird. Her and her husband have been on a seven year infertility journey after Elisha was diagnosed with severe PCOS 11 years ago. She’s real, she’s raw, and she loves her some Jesus! Listen in to see how severe PCOS, a miscarriage, an adoption, and lots of God moments along the way have shaped her into the powerful woman she is today. Connect: Facebook| Instagram| Blog
2018-06-1937 min
Joy and InfertilityEp 5 Miscarriage & Loss with Stephanie Johns
Stephanie is the wife of Scott and mother of five daughters. She loves Jesus, her family and helping people with wellness. God has used her journey of childbearing to grow her in so many ways.Stephanie may be a mom to five beautiful girls; but they aren’t her only children. She has been pregnant twelve times and experienced significant loss. If you are looking for encouragement, peace, or just need to be loved on, this episode is for you. Her perspective on her children in heaven offers a beautiful and different outlook than most of us he...
2018-06-0531 min
Joy and InfertilityEp 4 Insecurity with Anna LightDo you ever think maybe God is withholding your children from you because of your past? Or maybe because of your present? Listen as Anna leads us to identifying how our insecurities are playing a factor into some lies we may be believing about our infertility.
2018-05-2230 min
Joy and InfertilityEp. 3 Pt. 2 // Still Choosing Trust with Ashley WattenAshley has faced a 15 year journey with chronic illness that has dramatically effected her ability to have children. Ashley's story isn't tied up with the perfect bow, the perfect ending. She's not holding her miracle. She's still facing this journey every day, and yet she is still choosing to trust God through every heartbreak.
2018-05-0829 min
Joy and InfertilityEp 3. Pt 1. Chronic Illness & Infertility with Ashley WattenAshley has faced a 15 year journey with chronic illness that has dramatically effected her ability to have children. Ashley's story isn't tied up with the perfect bow, the perfect ending. She's not holding her miracle. She's still facing this journey every day, and yet she is still choosing to trust God through every heartbreak.
2018-05-0829 min
Joy and InfertilityEp 2 I'm Faithful // Libby MyrinMeet Libby. Libby strived to live her life by her core value- JOY. Imagine her surprise when she and her husband realized their life would now involve fighting infertility. Libby has so much wisdom to offer us as we learn to trust God and His grace through this journey.
2018-04-2431 min
Joy and InfertilityEp 1 Its By My Grace // Caroline HarriesI'm so excited to introduce you to author, blogger, and speaker, Caroline Harries. She is passionate about encouraging those of us who are still in the wait. Hear all about her story, her ministry, and why she choose to go so public with her story.
2018-04-0530 min