Joy and Infertility

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.

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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.

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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. 

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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, you will probably find her wearing a messy bun and drinking coffee with a toddler on her hip- while making another list, praying for a housekeeper, or punching the devil in the face.

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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 exploring just as much as she loves staying home with a good book, but her ideal day would always be spent at Disneyland. Lauren takes pride in her closest relationships and deeply cherishes her role as a wife, daughter, sister, and friend. 

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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. Abby has experienced 3 miscarriages within a year which has lead them to have to do some serious testing. She shares how each one has invoked a different emotion and how she has brought those to God.

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Mentioned in this Episode

Hope in the Dark by Craig Groeschel

God With Us Sermon by Craig Groeschel

Hinds’ Feet on High Places by Hannah Hunard

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 Curator, Artifact Collection Manager, and Director of Community Engagement. While she was working at Museum of the Bible, Lauren finished two graduate degrees; a Master of Arts in pastoral counseling and a Master of Arts in public theology. 

Lauren and her husband Michael live in Oklahoma City and love working and traveling together. 

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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 world of comparison that tends to divide.

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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 fully devoted followers of Christ and embrace infertility with joy, pointing people to Jesus. 

Connect with Jay: Facebook | Instagram

Connect with Caley: Facebook | Instagram |The Porterbox

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 fully devoted followers of Christ and embrace infertility with joy, pointing people to Jesus. 

Connect with Jay: Facebook | Instagram

Connect with Caley: Facebook | Instagram |The Porterbox