Waiting in Hope Infertility Podcast

Join us for Part 2 of Dana's interview which could also be named "Two Make a Family." She talks through her choice to embrace her family of two and how she will always live with the grief of infertility. Hear how she manages the triggers that never go away including baby showers, at church on Mother's Day and in unexpected places.

Dana shares when and why she started sharing her infertility story and the power of connection that came with opening up. She shares wisdom for those walking through infertility now and how she is living a peace-filled life on the other side.

You can find Dana on the socials or contact her by email:

• Instagram - @whodatbeautydana
• Facebook - @danaclementbeauty
• Email - [email protected]

Links from this Episode:

• Dana is featured in Chapter 30 of Waiting in Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God through Infertility 
• 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Amplified Translation

🎧 If this Episode has touched your Heart:

👉 Share this episode with someone walking through infertility.

📝  Leave a review or rate the podcast to help others find it.

 💬 Reach out on Instagram @waiting.in.hope—we love hearing from you.

 📩 Need support? Join Waiting in Hope Connection, our private membership site with resources and a caring community.

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Join us for Part 1 of our interview with Dana Clement. Our interview with Dana is long-awaited as we have been trying to have her on the show ever since the podcast launched. Dana shares how she struggled with doubt about sharing her story. She and her husband were 14 years into marriage and age 40 when they started trying. They went to 3 infertility clinics and after 3 years of trying for a baby, they made the difficult decision to end fertility treatments.

Dana shares about her struggles with control, guilt, and continual feelings that God was punishing her. She talks through the steps she took and still takes to overcome these lies and false thinking.

You can find Dana on the socials or contact her by email:

• Instagram - whodatbeautydana
• Facebook - danaclementbeauty
• Email - [email protected]

Links from this Episode:

• Dana is featured in Chapter 30 of Waiting in Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God through Infertility 

🎧 If this Episode has touched your Heart:

👉 Share this episode with someone walking through infertility.

📝  Leave a review or rate the podcast to help others find it.

 💬 Reach out on Instagram @waiting.in.hope—we love hearing from you.

 📩 Need support? Join Waiting in Hope Connection, our private membership site with resources and a caring community.

Connect with us:

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Welcome to Part 2 of our interview with Brandy Sheltraw. Brandy served as one of Waiting in Hope's very first support group leaders. She served as a group leader for many years in The Woodlands, TX, and currently serves as Waiting in Hope's National Director.

In the second half of this interview, Brandy shares about what the road to healing in her marriage looked like. She shares her thoughts and advice for the ones who feels like infertility has cost them everything. She encourages the listener with the power of reading God's Word and what is bringing her hope right now.

Links from this Episode:

• Who you are in Christ//What God Thinks About You by Priscilla Shirer
• Psalm 91
• Psalm 18:19
• Click here to find a support group in your area, join the online support group, or start one near you.
• Order the hardcopy at a discounted price while supplies last! Waiting in Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God through Infertility 

🎧 If this Episode has touched your Heart:

👉 Share this episode with someone walking through infertility.

📝  Leave a review or rate the podcast to help others find it.

 💬 Reach out on Instagram @waiting.in.hope—we love hearing from you.

 📩 Need support? Join Waiting in Hope Connection, our private membership site with resources and a caring community.

Connect with us:

Waiting in Hope Ministries | Facebook | Instagram | Waiting in Hope Blog⁠ |⁠Waiting in Hope Connection

Brandy Sheltraw served as one of Waiting in Hope's very first support group leaders. She served as a group leader for many years in The Woodlands, TX, and currently serves as Waiting in Hope's National Director.

In this episode, Brandy shares her personal infertility story, how she came to Waiting in Hope, her fight against fear, her anger at God and how she turned away from her faith for years. She also discusses what caused her to come back, what she would tell her younger self, and the importance of investing in your marriage and repairing relationships because a baby will never heal all.

• Click here to find a support group in your area, join the online support group, or start one near you.
• Order the hardcopy at a discounted price while supplies last! Waiting in Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God through Infertility 

🎧 If this Episode has touched your Heart:

👉 Share this episode with someone walking through infertility.

📝  Leave a review or rate the podcast to help others find it.

 💬 Reach out on Instagram @waiting.in.hope—we love hearing from you.

 📩 Need support? Join Waiting in Hope Connection, our private membership site with resources and a caring community.

Connect with us:

Waiting in Hope Ministries | Facebook | Instagram | Waiting in Hope Blog⁠ |⁠Waiting in Hope Connection

Welcome back to the second half of our interview with Waiting in Hope online group leader Megan Dale. In this episode, she shares from in the midst of her 2-week wait after the transfer of her final embryo. She has one more day before her pregnancy test.

Topics we cover:

• How she passes the time during her 2WW and where she is finding hope.
• How she keeps herself from doom scrolling.
• Her God winks--where she has seen God in the details of her life.
• What she would tell herself 4.5 years ago at the beginning of her infertility journey.
• How her infertility freed her from praying "sweet cookie cutter prayers" to bringing all of her questions, raw feelings and anger to God.
• How she made peace with never having her WHYs answered.
• How she made peace with God’s timing and kept on living despite feeling stuck during her infertility.

From this Episode:

• 🎧 Joy in the Morning by Tauren Wells, Elevation Worship
• Click here to find a support group in your area, join the online support group, or start one near you.
• Order the hardcopy at a discounted price while supplies last! Waiting in Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God through Infertility 

🎧 If this Episode has touched your Heart:

👉 Share this episode with someone walking through infertility.

📝  Leave a review or rate the podcast to help others find it.

 💬 Reach out on Instagram @waiting.in.hope—we love hearing from you.

 📩 Need support? Join Waiting in Hope Connection, our private membership site with resources and a caring community.

Connect with us:

Waiting in Hope Ministries | Facebook | Instagram | Waiting in Hope Blog⁠ |⁠Waiting in Hope Connection

Welcome to Season 4! Our new season begins with an interview with online group leader Megan Dale. She shares from in the midst of her 2-week wait after the transfer of her final embryo. She has one more day before her pregnancy test. Megan speaks openly about her infertility journey which included aggressively advocating for herself to get an endometriosis diagnosis, multiple IUIs, IVF and 2 miscarriages. She also talks candidly about her fears, losses and how she is actively waiting in hope.

From this Episode:

• 📖 Psalm 56:3– “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you."
• The Bible Recap
• Click here to find a support group in your area, join the online support group, or start one near you.
• Order the hardcopy at a discounted price while supplies last! Waiting in Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God through Infertility 

🎧 If this Episode has touched your Heart:

👉 Share this episode with someone walking through infertility.

📝  Leave a review or rate the podcast to help others find it.

💬 Reach out on Instagram @waiting.in.hope—we love hearing from you.

 📩 Need support? Join Waiting in Hope Connection, our private membership site with resources and a caring community.

Connect with us:

Waiting in Hope Ministries | Facebook | Instagram | Waiting in Hope Blog⁠ | ⁠
Waiting in Hope Connection

In this special Season 3 wrap-up of Waiting in Hope: The Infertility Podcast, hosts Jaclyn Toscas and Kelley Ramsey reflect on the powerful stories shared this season and the lasting impact of each guest. From Candice and Dani's raw vulnerability to the McMinns' deeply honest marriage journey, this episode is a look back at the hard-won wisdom, honest emotions, and deep hope that emerged through every conversation.

Even in the depths of pain, God’s faithfulness was on display—and His nearness was undeniable. Jaclyn and Kelley unpack recurring themes, lessons learned, scriptures that anchored them, and how listeners can keep holding on when hope feels far.

💬 In this Episode, Jaclyn and Kelley discuss:

• The beauty of grief and joy coexisting
  

  
  

• How vulnerability invites deeper spiritual encounters
  

  
  

• Dani’s honesty in adoption and longing for biological motherhood
  

  
  

• Candice’s experience of God’s provision—even in the ER
  

  
  

• The McMinns’ reminder to suffer together in marriage
  

  
  

• Why isolation is the enemy’s playground and community is vital
  

  
  

• Scripture truths that carry us through seasons of waiting

  
  

  📖 Psalm 56:8 – “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.”

  
  

  This episode is a tender reminder that you’re not alone. Your grief is not wasted. And even in the ache—God is near.

  
  

From this Episode:

• Bottle of Tears

  
  

• Isaiah 30, Proverbs 14:30 

  
  

• Click here to find a support group in your area, join the online support group, or start one near you.

  
  

• Special gift to our listeners 25% off Waiting Well Together, an Online Couples Retreat, use code: MARRIAGE

  
  

• Order the hardcopy at a discounted price while supplies last! Waiting in Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God through Infertility 

🎧 If this Episode has touched your Heart:

👉 Share this episode with someone walking through infertility.

📝  Leave a review or rate the podcast to help others find it.

💬 Reach out on Instagram @waiting.in.hope—we love hearing from you.

 📩 Need support? Join Waiting in Hope Connection, our private membership site with resources and a caring community.

Connect with us:

Waiting in Hope Ministries | Facebook | Instagram | Waiting in Hope Blog⁠ | ⁠
Waiting in Hope Connection

In this Waiting in Hope: The Infertility Podcast episode, hosts Jaclyn Toscas and Kelley Ramsey finish their conversation with Candice Kelm, and we reflect on the milestones of her journey—the joy of pregnancy after loss, the grief that shaped her, and the strength of her faith. Candice shares how God met her in the pain, the power of naming her son Jet Hezekiah, and the healing found in vulnerability. A tender reminder that hope remains, even when the story doesn’t unfold as expected.

In this final episode of our 3-part series with Candice Kelm, we journey with her through the milestones that mark her path—both joyful and painful. From the heartbreak of miscarriage to the celebration of life, Candice shares the raw truth of grief and the unwavering hope she’s found in God.

Candice’s testimony is a beacon of hope and a reminder that God is near in every chapter of the story—even the ones written with tears.

🔗 Be sure to listen to Parts 1 & 2 if you missed them, and check the show notes for helpful resources, related links, and more encouragement from the Waiting in Hope community.

🎧If Candice’s story spoke to your heart, don’t walk through this season alone. 👉 Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement. 💬 Reach out to us on Instagram @waitinginhope and let us know how this series has impacted you. 📩 And if you’re looking for more support, check out the Waiting in Hope Connections —a membership site with resources, courses, and a caring community waiting to walk alongside you.

Let’s keep holding on to hope—together.

From this Episode:

• Click here to find a support group in your area, join the online support group, or start one near you.

• Get a special gift to our listeners 25% off Waiting Well Together, an Online Couples Retreat, use code: MARRIAGE

• Click here to find a support group in your area, join the online support group, or start one near you.

• Order the hardcopy at a discounted price while supplies last! Waiting in Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God through Infertility 

Guest Info:

• Candice Kelm lives in Bryan, Texas with her husband Brent, and fur pup. She is a school teacher and the head leader of the WIH Ministries online support group. 

• Follow her @cmkelm07

Connect with us:

Waiting in Hope | Facebook | Instagram @waiting.in.hope | Waiting in Hope Blog

www.waitinginhopeinfertility.com

Join our private membership site, Waiting in Hope Connection, for more community.

In this episode of Waiting in Hope: The Infertility Podcast, hosts Jaclyn Toscas and Kelley Ramsey continue their discussion with Candice Kelm in Part 2 of a three-part series. Candice shares her insights on the emotional complexities of infertility, the importance of vulnerability, and the necessity of processing grief, whether alone, in groups, or with a therapist.

She also discusses her family's unique journey with embryo adoption, the challenges they faced, and the emotional ups and downs of transfers and miscarriages. Candice reflects on how infertility influenced her career as a teacher and her decision to prioritize her family's journey. This episode compassionately explores the realities of infertility and reminds listeners they are not alone in their grief or hope.

From this episode:

• Nightlight Christian Adoption Agency & Nightlight Snowflake Embryo Adoption

• Find a Christian Counselor here.

• Click here to find a support group in your area, join the online support group, or start one near you.

• Order the hardcopy at a discounted price while supplies last! Waiting in Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God through Infertility 

Guest Info:

• Candice Kelm lives in Bryan, Texas with her husband Brent, and fur pup. She is a school teacher and the head leader of the WIH Ministries online support group. 

• Follow her @cmkelm07

Connect with us:

Waiting in Hope | Facebook | Instagram @waiting.in.hope | Waiting in Hope Blog

www.waitinginhopeinfertility.com

Join our private membership site, Waiting in Hope Connection, for more community.

In this episode of Waiting in Hope: The Infertility Podcast, hosts Jacqueline Toscas and Kelley Ramsey welcome their dear friend and WIH online support group leader, Candice Kelm. She shares her heartfelt journey over 15 years of infertility, candidly highlighting the ups and downs she faced along the way. From multiple failed IUIs, a diagnosis of endometriosis, the emotional toll of waiting, and the unexpected decision-making leading to embryo adoption.

Throughout the conversation, Candice emphasizes the invaluable lessons learned while seeking God’s best for each step of their journey. You’ll be encouraged, challenged, and inspired by her story and God's grace and faithfulness throughout their experiences. 

From this episode:

• Listen to past episodes: Making the “Right” Choice & Should We Do IVF?

• Get a special gift to our listeners 25% off Waiting Well Together, an Online Couples Retreat, use code: MARRIAGE

• Click here to find a support group in your area, join the online support group, or start one near you.

• Order the hardcopy at a discounted price while supplies last! Waiting in Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God through Infertility 

Guest Info:

• Candice Kelm lives in Bryan, Texas with her husband Brent, and fur pup. She is a school teacher and the head leader of the WIH Ministries online support group. 

• Follow her @cmkelm07

Connect with us:

Waiting in Hope | Facebook | Instagram @waiting.in.hope | Waiting in Hope Blog

www.waitinginhopeinfertility.com

Join our private membership site, Waiting in Hope Connection, for more community.