Hope, Faith, & Infertility

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

“God is not above demolishing your hopes and dreams.” It’s a quote Eric Knox has not only uttered but lived. An accident when he was a teenager left Eric permanently paralyzed. He wasn’t sure he could have children, or even whether he wanted to. But his wife Kendra felt the call to motherhood. And together, through Mini-Stim IVF, they discovered there is hope for spinal cord victims to become biological parents. They also ...

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

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Is it okay to be mad at God? How can peoples’ words be so insensitive? What bad news is coming next?

These were all complex questions Sam & Hayley wrestled with amid their infertility, some of which they faced while Sam was going through cancer treatment. But by sharing their suffering, they were able to help others- and themselves. Even when their faith felt flimsy, they had a support network believing for them. Meet ...

It can be very hard to find fertility clinics willing to align their practices with your faith & ethics. Lauren & James went to five clinics before finally finding Southeastern Fertility. There's a lot to learn from their journey in this episode of our Hope, Faith, & Infertility podcast.


NOTE: There is a misspeak in this episode. James & Lauren pursued Mini-Stim IVF, not Natural Cycle IVF.

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

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As partners on a medical helicopter team, Heather & Marty became experts at saving lives. But one life that couldn’t be saved was that of Marty’s teenage son. Yet his memory lives on years later through Knox, the Southeastern Fertility baby to whom Heather just gave birth. It’s a beautiful story of perseverance and faith anchored by a special Scripture verse; a verse that kept pointing Heather & Marty to hope, even...

Charity & Rhett went through a long road of infertility over several years. Along the way, they navigated failed IUIs, surgery, unsuccessful IVF, a very iffy positive pregnancy test, and even an ice storm! But amid their pain and vulnerability, they also discovered an amazing support system in their local church. And yes, eventually, they welcomed the son for whom they had so long prayed. Learn from and be encouraged b...

Infertility is so hard to bear. Yet, seen through the eyes of faith, it can become redemptive. Jacob & Beth say the lessons they learned through infertility and the premature births of their twins prepared them to deal with other, longer-term trials in life. Through it all, they’ve come to trust God more and learned to serve others well. Be inspired by their journey in this episode of Southeastern Fertility’s “Hope, Fa...

When Andre and Jessica got married, they were blending two families. Next came the faith-testing challenge of trying to have a child together. In this episode, learn about their journey and how Southeastern Fertility was privileged to come alongside them. This couple has enjoyed great success in business and athletics -Andre was actually a member of the legendary 1998 Tennessee Volunteers national championship football tea...

Erin used to dream she had triplets and woke up considering those dreams to be nightmares. She didn't think there was any way she could parent so many kids at once. It took actually having triplets for her to realize she was wrong. In this episode, Erin -now a mother of four- unpacks her journey with host Mark Mellinger. Find out how she and her husband navigated infertility, the vital role her faith played, and even get s...

Kendra and Eric knew Eric's spinal cord injury, which left him a paraplegic, could make having children difficult. Here's the story of how they are bravely and prayerfully pursuing parenthood, including driving several hours from home to find a fertility clinic that aligns with their values. You'll also learn about Hannah's Heart, a radio show Kendra has begun to help those struggling with infertility or grieving miscarria...