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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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, …

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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, …

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…

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…

"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 …

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…

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…

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 …

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'…

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…

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.저자 Angie Elkins

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.

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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, …

Life throws us curve balls. For Jay and Elizabeth, the result was a family-building journey that showcases God’s variety and God’s provision. From a biological child to an embryo adoption baby, their story has it all (including how they adopted without debt!). It’s our prayer that this episode of The Embryo Adoption Podcast will leave you -like the…

Madison got pancreatitis (twice!) and COVID while she was pregnant with Pia & Judah, her embryo adoption twins. That, combined with extended NICU stays for each baby, made Madison & Toby’s road to parenthood a taxing one. But they’d do it all again to experience the deep parental love consuming them now. Gain valuable insights from their story, fro…

Secondary infertility sent Arleta into the throes of depression, which sent her to YouTube, of all places. And through that, God led her & Owen to double blessings. How fitting that they arrived on Thanksgiving! (“Two turkeys,” their older son jokes.:)) They’re telling their story in this episode. Learn more at embryodonation.org. Rate, review, and…

God opened Graham and Libby’s door to parenthood through the prayers of their foster child, and the work of a family concerned with saving a vulnerable young life. From there, the story only gets wilder… and more beautiful. God has walked them through a child’s cerebral palsy diagnosis, embryo adoption, and building a close relationship with their …

“It’s not like God’s just going to drop a check in our lap,” Naomi thought. Then, actually, He did, through some generous friends who -as they handed them the check- told her and Michael, “This is for you to one day hold a baby in your arms.” We’re wrapping up Season Two of The Embryo Adoption Podcast with Michael and Naomi’s encouraging story of t…

It’s incredibly important for families going through embryo adoption or embryo donation to have a “safe space” where they can connect, ask questions, swap stories, and share information. That’s why the NEDC Embryo Adoption/Donation Group on Facebook is such a blessing. If you’ve walked either route with the NEDC, or are currently in process, you sh…

Jason & Jen have a heart for the vulnerable. That's led them to explore both foster care/adoption and embryo adoption. In fact, they're doing both at the same time! Here's their journey, which gives real hope to those of you who may feel called to both, but wonder if you have the capacity to handle it all. Below are some helpful timestamps: :36 Jas…

Open embryo adoption can be a beautiful thing. This episode gives you a firsthand glimpse from embryo recipients David & Laura George and their embryo donors Gerard & Nicole Straka. Below are some helpful timestamps: 2:00-3:51 What factors were important to adopters David & Laura in the donor selection process 4:04-5:28 How donors Nicole & Gerard’s…

If you choose to do an open embryo adoption through the National Embryo Donation Center, how do you work out contact with the family on the other end of the match? The answer: Through something called an Open Donation Agreement, or ODA. Here's your chance to learn all about that. Plus: Why do adopting NEDC families need to have their home studies r…

Ben and Nazli wish they would have learned about embryo adoption a decade earlier than they did. It could've saved them a lot of heartache. But they've accepted that God had His reasons for letting the timing of their journey work out as it did. In this episode, meet them and their miracle baby Kavi, and benefit from their takeaways about finding h…

If you've experienced the trauma of infertility, pregnancy loss, or the loss of a child, Blessed Brokenness is a tremendous resource that could prove to be a great source of comfort and support. In this episode, meet the co-founder as well as an NEDC embryo adoption couple helping lead the ministry.

As they walk the road of embryo adoption, Todd and Glory are being very intentional about selecting embryos less likely to be picked. Learn more about the different types of special consideration embryos available through the National Embryo Donation Center, along with the factors that helped this family make its choice. Glory, who grew up in a mis…