The Embryo Adoption Podcast

Abby & Bryce Thomas may be the only couple we know who literally drove all night (they actually slept in the car!) to get to their frozen embryo transfer. While the early part of their journey with the NEDC didn’t work out as they hoped, they felt led by the Lord to return three years later. Now, as you’ll learn in this episode of The Embryo Adoption Podcast, things are totally different. You’ll love this story of how God has grown Abby & Bryce to a family of six- and not just through embryo adoption!

Randy and Jenni share their journey from unexplained infertility to the joy of parenthood through embryo adoption, guided by faith and ethical considerations. They reflect on the emotional process, the birth of their son Silas (frozen for 9.5 years!), and they have a surprise to unveil, so listen all the way to the end!

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Because of a previous battle with a tumor, Drew knew having children might be a challenge when he & Chrissy got married. He was right, but now they’re both thankful for their eventual answer -embryo adoption- and confident it was the road God had for them all along. It’s even created opportunities for them to share their son Theo and his story at art shows! But more than anything, it’s taught them that God is enough, even when facing the possible death of a dream.

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In this compelling Season 5 kickoff episode, we hear from Hannah Strege, the first official embryo adoption baby, as she shares her extraordinary journey and ongoing advocacy for embryo adoption. From her parents' simple "seed analogy" explanation of her origins to memorable moments like visiting the White House, Hannah's story is both inspiring and thought-provoking. She reflects on her genetic family, discusses her unique perspective on embryo adoption as a bridge in the pro-choice/pro-life debate, and calls for necessary reforms in the fertility industry. Now a licensed social worker, Hannah envisions a future dedicated to adoption counseling and raising awareness about this life-giving option for families facing infertility.

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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 like to learn more about joining Dr. Davis’s embryo adoption support group, you may email her at [email protected]. Here is the link to her private practice: https://www.glenforestpsychological.com/.

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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 the journey that’s brought them closer together.

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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 life-affirming approach to fertility treatment? Dr. Keenan walks through some of these vital questions in this special episode of The Embryo Adoption Podcast.

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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.”

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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 through her shattered plans to shape her. May her story bring you comfort, peace, and hope.

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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!

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