Best Karen Kingsbury Podcasts (2024)

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Random Bookish Discussions and Getting to Know Podcast Hosts; Bookish Introverts Podcast 1:32:26

9d ago1:32:26

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We hope you enjoy a this episode with a different theme. Brett and Melanie share their personal reading and writing journeys, discussing the books that shaped their early years and the challenges they face as writers. They reflect on their favorite authors, the impact of feedback on their writing, and the importance of exploring different genres. T…

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Book Discussion; R.S. Ingermanson's "Transgression: City of God" Christian Time Travel Novel 2:04:53

23d ago2:04:53

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Brett and Melanie discuss the book 'Transgression: City of God' by R.S. Ingermanson. The book combines time travel and science fiction themes in which characters go back in time to 57 A.D. to prevent an assassination on the Apostle Paul. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 09:17 The Author and His Work 15:48 Exploring Time Travel and Wormhol…

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"A Tangled Web" by L.M. Montgomery; Classic Fiction Discussion; Bookish Introverts Podcast 1:59:05

1M ago1:59:05

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Summary Brett and Melanie discuss L.M. Montgomery's book classic 1931 novel, 'A Tangled Web.' They talk about Montgomery's biography, including her upbringing, writing career, and personal life. The book revolves around a family gathering called a 'levy,' where the matriarch, Aunt Becky, reads her obituary and will, causing tension and conflict amo…

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Lisa Wingate's "The Prayer Box" Book Discussion; Bookish Introverts Podcast 1:47:48

2M ago1:47:48

1:47:48

Brett and Melanie discuss the book 'The Prayer Box' by New York Times best-selling Christian Fiction author Lisa Wingate. They talk about the concept of prayer boxes and their personal experiences with prayer. They explore the main character Tandy's journey of starting over and her struggles with addiction and relationships. They mention the signif…

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Author C.O. Wyler Interview; the Rapture/Tribulation/End Time Events; Bookish Introverts Podcast 2:01:05

2M ago2:01:05

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Brett, Melanie, and podcast guest author C.O. Wyler discuss her books "Untaken" and "Untaken, Too" which explores the topic of the rapture. They touch on various topics including: The rapture, The tribulation period, AI, aliens and UFOs and the possibility of extraterrestrial life and its relation to the rapture, the fear surrounding AI and its pot…

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A Trial of Innocents by Legal Suspense Author Michael Swiger; Bookish Introverts Podcast 1:11:57

3M ago1:11:57

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Summary In this book talk, Brett and Melanie discuss the novel 'A Trial of Innocents' by Michael Swiger. They provide a brief biography of the author and highlight his work in prison ministry. They also discuss the title of the book and its play on words. The conversation then delves into the main characters, including Daniel Solomon, a lawyer who …

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Angela Hunt Interview/Author of Historical Biblical Fiction 1:10:11

3M ago1:10:11

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In this episode, Brett and Melanie interview author Biblical Fiction author Angela Hunt. They discuss Angela's background, her writing process, and her approach to historical and biblical fiction. Angela shares insights into her research methods and the challenges of writing in different genres. They also touch on the importance of accuracy in hist…

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Episode 13: Unexpected Feelings in Embryo Adoption 29:56

3M ago29:56

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Donors’ and recipients’ feelings can change in surprising ways during the embryo adoption process, so anticipating the unexpected can lead to a better experience. In this Season 4 finale of The Embryo Adoption Podcast, psychologist Dr. Jaclyn Davis shares key findings from her extensive research with embryo adoption families. NOTE: If you would lik…

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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis Book Talk; Bookish Introverts Podcast; S1E3 1:13:31

4M ago1:13:31

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Brett and Melanie discuss the book 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis. They talk about their personal connection to the book and the series, the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, the writing style of C.S. Lewis, the characters and their development, the controversy surrounding Edmund's actions, and the differences…

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The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe Book Discussion; Bookish Introverts Podcast; S1E3 1:13:31

4M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

In this book talk, Brett and Melanie discuss 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis. They share their personal connection to the book and discuss the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. They explore the themes of faith, family, and the power of imagination in the book. They also compare the book to the movie adaptation …

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Episode 12: "It Was Magic. It Really Was." 28:57

4M ago28:57

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After a long stretch of unexplained infertility, Amber describes it as “incredible, crazy, and magic” when she and Matt learned they were pregnant with twins through embryo adoption. In this episode, they share their helpful, inspiring story- highlighting the importance of communication, openness to unique family-building methods, and gratitude for…

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"One Tuesday Morning" by Karen Kingsbury; S1E2 1:56:33

4M ago1:56:33

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In this episode, Brett and Melanie discuss Karen Kingsbury's book 'One Tuesday Morning' and share their personal thoughts about the day of the September 11th attacks. They talk about the impact of the attacks, the changes it brought to society, and the importance of not shying away from discussing difficult topics. The book revolves around two coup…

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Episode 11: Toward a More Life-Affirming World for Human Embryos 21:32

5M ago21:32

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NEDC President Dr. Jeffrey Keenan thinks February’s landmark Alabama Supreme Court ruling could lead to a more life-affirming world for frozen embryos. But it won’t happen without navigating some complex questions: Does “life begins at conception” include embryos? Are we willing to advocate for more ethical IVF? Can Christian believers unite on a l…

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S1E1 The Woman From Lydia by Angela Hunt Book Discussion 1:14:53

5M ago1:14:53

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In this episode, Brett and Melanie introduce their new podcast and discuss their different reading preferences. They also talk about their plans to feature both well-known and lesser-known authors on the show. They then dive into a discussion about the book, 'The Woman from Lydia' by Angela Hunt, highlighting the main characters and the unexpected …

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The Bookish Introverts Podcast Official Trailer 1:17

5M ago1:17

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On The Bookish Introverts Podcast, Amazon Best-Selling Author Brett Nelson and avid reader Melanie Dyer will discuss the books they've recently read and loved. They love discussing Christian Fiction books as well as clean secular ones, and they'll even speak with many great authors along the way.By Brett Nelson and Melanie Dyer

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Episode 10: Klinefelter Syndrome: Not the Final Word 28:00

5M ago28:00

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Brittany & John once thought Klinefelter syndrome had erased any hope of experiencing pregnancy. Now, they’re in awe of God’s goodness as Brittany is about to deliver their embryo adoption baby. In this episode of The Embryo Adoption Podcast, they share their journey, which they call “miraculous & remarkable.” Share, rate, review, and subscribe to …

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16. No Turning Back 47:26

6M ago47:26

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We hope you've enjoyed this journey of the first season of The Karen Kingsbury Show! Today's episode is the final episode and a very special one as Karen talks with Tyler Russell about his very serious decision to co-write and direct Someone Like You. Tyler shares the moment when he knew, there was no turning back! Karen Kingsbury has told a millio…

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Episode 9: It Won't Matter Someday 40:32

6M ago40:32

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Embryo adoption and infertility can be very tough on people who are “planners," like Jenna and her husband. They never planned to be a one-child family, but they are. In this episode of The Embryo Adoption Podcast, Jenna unpacks an embryo adoption journey of both lasting joy and lingering disappointment. She also describes how God is working throug…

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15. What the World Will Soon Know 55:37

6M ago55:37

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Someone Like You is out in theaters! Over this past season you've gone through the journey of Karen's life and how it's come to producing her very own movie! Now you can catch that movie on the big screen! On today's episode Karen talks with the stars of Someone Like You, Jake Allyn and Sarah Fisher, and listen closely, because Karen may even share…

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Episode 8: Bonus Episode: Karen Kingsbury on Her New Embryo Adoption Movie 21:32

6M ago21:32

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Known as “The Queen of Christian Fiction,” bestselling author Karen Kingsbury has a new movie out- and it’s about embryo adoption! Karen joins The Embryo Adoption Podcast to talk about her newly released film Someone Like You (based on her book of the same name). It’s a story she believes in so much, she used her life savings to finance it! Share, …

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14. If We Have To Sell Everything! 41:34

6M ago41:34

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Karen shares the deeply personal moment when her husband suggested they sell everything ... if that’s what it took to follow God’s will. Karen Kingsbury has told a million stories, but this is the first time she's told HER story! Out of all of her bestsellers, Karen wants to be remembered for the stories she wrote with the days of her life! On her …

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Episode 7: Pastoral Perspective, Post-Alabama 28:07

6M ago28:07

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Embryo adoption parents Isaac & Olivia Hall say people have been asking them a lot more questions about embryo adoption and IVF lately. The spark: February’s Alabama Supreme Court decision declaring embryos to be human lives. Isaac & Olivia are a natural go-to couple, not only because they’ve adopted embryos, but because Isaac is a pastor. Hear mor…

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13. Crying at My Computer - The Importance of Expressing Emotions 55:42

6M ago55:42

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Welcome back to another great episode of The Saren Kingsbury Show. On today's show, Karen talks with Tay Lautner about their Lemons Foundation and the importance of mental health. Karen Kingsbury has told a million stories, but this is the first time she's told HER story! Out of all of her bestsellers, Karen wants to be remembered for the stories s…

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12. She Laughs at the Days to Come 47:25

7M ago47:25

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On today's show Karen Kingsbury talks with her dear friend Shelene Bryan about finding a reason to laugh. Whether you're on a cruise or in a prison, Shelene reminds all of us there's laughter everywhere! Karen Kingsbury has told a million stories, but this is the first time she's told HER story! Out of all of her bestsellers, Karen wants to be reme…

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Episode 6: Poorer-Quality Embryos, Better Result 28:33

7M ago28:33

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John & Sarah were prepared for another failure when the embryos in their second NEDC transfer were graded lower than those in their first. Now, they have twins from that transfer! Lots of helpful stuff in this episode of The Embryo Adoption Podcast, including takeaways on overcoming cancer, the importance of having a mentor couple, not putting too …

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11. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You? 57:31

7M ago57:31

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In Episode 11 of The Karen Kingsbury Show, Karen talks with her daughter Kelsey about one of the mottos their family lives by: look for the miracles in life. From an officer that may have been an angel, to Rod Stewart and the High Line Park, Kelsey and Karen share the many memories they have of witnessing miracles. Karen Kingsbury has told a millio…

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10. Moms and Daughters with Candace Cameron and Natasha Bure 49:36

7M ago49:36

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The mother daughter dynamic is so beautiful, and yet every mother and daughter knows that it can also be complex. On today's show Karen and her daughter Kelsey join friends and mother daughter duo Candace and Natasha Bure to talk about this relationship. Cameron and Karen share their experience of raising strong daughters and Natasha and Kelsey sha…

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Episode 5: "It's Easy to Feel Alone." 21:26

7M ago21:26

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It’s easy to feel alone, whether you’re an adult experiencing pregnancy failure, or an embryo adoption kid with a different story than your peers. In this episode, NEDC mom Ambre Williams unpacks how community & prayer led her & her husband to peace during their uneven embryo adoption journey. Plus, she shares about her new children’s book, aimed a…

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9. That Long Ago Prayer on a Mexican Beach with Kelsey and Kyle 48:29

7M ago48:29

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Welcome back to another great episode of The Karen Kingsbury Show. We have such a treat for you today as Karen is joined by her daughter Kelsey, and her son-in-love, Kyle. Kelsey and Kyle open up and share their sweet love story and the way God brought their lives together. Little did Kyle and Kelsey know, this love story was the fruition of prayer…

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8. "Ma'am, your husband is having a stroke." 50:28

8M ago50:28

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It was a beautiful evening as the kids watched a movie and Donald played his guitar by the fireplace. But suddenly, his arm began to tingle and he lost all ability to move or speak. 911 was called and immediately paramedics filled the living room. That's when Karen was told, "ma'am, your husband is having a stroke." On today's show, Donald and Kare…

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Episode 4: A Doctor’s Fatherly Advice, A Wish Come True Through Triplets 49:01

8M ago49:01

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After an exhausting grind of failed IUIs and IVF, Cristina’s fertility doctor recommended she look at other options. That’s how she learned about embryo adoption, which resulted in triplets! Her story is packed with practical lessons on everything from trusting your body’s signals to taking on the tougher parts of parenting multiples. Be inspired a…

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7. He Didn't Remember I Was an Author 35:01

8M ago35:01

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He had the intuition that only a father could. He was his daughter's biggest fan and encouraged her to write what was in her heart; however, as he neared the end of his life, he simply couldn't remember she was an author. On today's show Karen and her husband Donald remember her late father and the pivotal role he played in both of their lives. The…

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6. How Would You Like A Brother From Haiti? 40:17

8M ago40:17

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After having having several children, Karen and her husband Donald just knew they had more love to share. As God led them down the road of adoption, what they thought would be one child through domestic adoption, turned into a story only God could have written. In today's episode Karen and Donald share their experience with international adoption, …

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Episode 3: A Very Precious, Protective Sisterly Bond 35:56

8M ago35:56

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Travis & Kristen didn’t have any fertility issues (they already had four children) but did have a heart to adopt. That desire led them to choose embryo adoption. And although personal and medical challenges complicated their journey, they wouldn’t trade the result: Twin sisters who share a special bond that sweetens life for their large family. Sha…

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5. How The Baxters Came to Be with Missy and Scott Reeves 1:03:38

8M ago1:03:38

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It's a family that all began on an airplane home, and it's the family you all came to know and love, The Baxter Family. On today's show Karen sits down with Scott and Missy Reeves and reminisces on The Baxter family journey and how it changed the lives of so many. Karen Kingsbury has told a million stories, but this is the first time she's told HER…

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4. Let Me Hold You Longer 50:20

8M ago50:20

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"Please come back to me.... please come back to me." Karen whispered these words as she handed her 3-weeks-old son over to the heart surgeon. On today's episode Karen, with her son Austin, share a deeply personal and vulnerable story of Austin being born with a heart defect. If you've ever experienced the sudden loss of a dream, and are in need of …

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Episode 2: Keeping an Open Mind When You Adopt Embryos 26:21

9M ago26:21

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Janae and Clayton had a deeply emotional embryo adoption journey filled with cycles of loss, followed by renewed hope. Along the way, Janae kept an open mind on everything, including choosing embryo adoption (which initially struck her as weird) in the first place, switching from an open to a closed adoption, and even changing her mind on whether t…

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3. What in the World is Christian Fiction? With Francine Rivers 51:20

9M ago51:20

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Today on the show, Karen welcomes friend and author, Francine Rivers, and they share the story of how they became friends and colleagues. Karen Kingsbury has told a million stories, but this is the first time she's told HER story! Out of all of her bestsellers, Karen wants to be remembered for the stories she wrote with the days of her life! On her…

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1. The Day I Broke the Bible 32:01

9M ago32:01

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Karen Kingsbury has told a million stories, but this is the first time she's told HER story! Out of all of her bestsellers, Karen wants to be remembered for the stories she wrote with the days of her life! On her first ever podcast, Karen hopes and prays throughout these next sixteen episodes you'll see yourself in the stories she shares. In today'…

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2. Yes, We Lived in a Garage 39:31

9M ago39:31

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From falling in love with the Word of God to navigating a dating relationship, on today’s episode Donald and Karen share more of their journey together. Through laughter and even a few squeals, Donald and Karen share their hearts about finding a church, living in a garage, and experiencing a miracle. Karen Kingsbury has told a million stories, but …

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Episode 1: “You Can Almost Feel Like a Spectator” 30:07

9M ago30:07

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Sometimes embryo adoption dads struggle with parental identity. That stems from being the only adult in the process -donor or recipient- without a genetic or biological connection to their child. But shared biology and genetics aren’t the only traits that make someone a ‘real dad.’ NEDC dad Derek King has worked through those awkward feelings. He h…

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Introducing the Karen Kingsbury Show 1:41

12M ago1:41

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We are so glad you've joined us for a sneak peek into what's coming for the Karen Kingsbury Show in January 2024. Please share this episode with your friends and family. You can check out the Luke in the Land study, by clicking this link. You can also watch this episode on YouTube HERE.By Angie Elkins

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Episode 12: Exploring the Psychology of Infertility & Embryo Adoption 25:40

1+ y ago25:40

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Wondering how to talk to your kids about embryo adoption? Trying to find peace amid infertility? Then this episode of The Embryo Adoption Podcast is a must-listen. Psychologist (and NEDC mom) Dr. Megan Herscher explores healthy approaches to each in our Season 3 finale.

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Episode 11: Catching up with the World-Record Frozen Embryo Family 20:34

1+ y ago20:34

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We’re having some fun in this episode! Almost 8 months after their births, catch up with the NEDC babies frozen as embryos for a world-record of nearly 30 years, Timothy & Lydia Ridgeway, as well as their parents Philip & Rachel. This family’s looking back on the wild and sometimes hilarious adventure of making global news. Would they do it all aga…

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Episode 10: Sleep Training Worked for Us! 13:43

1+ y ago13:43

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After 15 years of marriage with no children, Chris & Rachel suddenly became parents of twins! Find out how sleep training was key to their finding a new routine, and how a stuffed bear not only helped Rachel through her fear of needles but will endure as a sentimental keepsake for their kids. All that, and the role their faith played, in this episo…

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Episode 9: How Open is Open Embryo Adoption? 36:22

1+ y ago36:22

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Just what does it mean to choose open embryo adoption through the National Embryo Donation Center (NEDC)? It’s a common question, and the answer looks different in every situation. NEDC moms Marti Bailey, Bethany Piechowski, and Nina Brenneman are sharing helpful insights in this episode of The Embryo Adoption Podcast. Learn more at embryodonation.…

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Episode 8: "I Just Felt Like I Had This Extra Capacity." 30:27

1+ y ago30:27

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You never know just what God will use to touch someone’s heart. For Lauren & Joe, a special childcare program called Safe Families eventually led them to a passion for embryo adoption. What followed were challenges: a longer than expected wait, Joe trying to overcome his anxiety about needles & giving shots, grieving the loss of an embryo that fail…

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Episode 7: When Embryo Adoption Doesn't Work Out 26:02

1+ y ago26:02

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Jared & Kristi experienced the heartbreak of several embryo adoption transfers with no success. It made no sense to them. They know, this side of eternity, it never will. Yet there’s so much to learn from this brave NEDC couple. They’re sharing their story to help others, on this episode of The Embryo Adoption Podcast. Rate, review, and subscribe t…

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Episode 6: Running (Well, Actually, Writing) Down a Dream 24:08

1+ y ago24:08

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Embryo adoption mom Savannah Hansen once thought writing books was a childhood dream she’d just forget about. Then she saw the need for more children’s books to serve the adoption and embryo adoption communities. So she started, as they said in the old days, putting pen to paper. (Digital keystrokes to a phone app just doesn’t have the same ring, d…

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Episode 5: A "Hold Your Breath" Pregnancy 41:47

1+ y ago41:47

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Perry & Sydney went from being told to stop their medications (i.e.: their pregnancy was over)… to holding their miracle daughter. Their journey in between, virtually the whole time, was filled with anxiety. Hear how deeply they were shaped by infertility, and learn from what they did as they struggled to find contentment and a sense of certainty, …

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