Jaclyn, Jenn, and Kelley kick off season two by addressing a question many of our listeners are struggling with: How do I know if I should give up? While every person’s story is different, we can consider if it’s time to take a break and grow in trusting the Lord’s plan. Instead of striving, we can choose to believe that God will lead us through our wait.

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Psalm 46:10 Isaiah 43:11 Isaiah 45:5

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In the season one finale Jaclyn Toscas & Kelley Ramsey discuss how we can be ready for the spiritual battle that is going on around us. They give practical advice on how to prepare, identify and respond to the spiritual battle and ways it affects our infertility journey. We have a good God who fights for us. If we stay in the Word and draw close to the Spirit we can lean on Him to fight these difficult battles for us.

From this episode:

• John 10:10
• Kintsugi
• Ephesians 6:10-20 Amplified Bible (AMP)
• Dreams and Visions by Tom Doyle
• Ezekiel 28:17 New International Version (NIV)
• Background info on Frederick William Faber

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Jaclyn Toscas, Kelley Ramsey, and Jenn Hesse finish the spiritual journey section of Waiting In Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God Through Infertility. Kelley shares why the chapter “My Story, His Story” is her favorite and what we can learn from the stories of infertility in the Bible. They also discuss the differences between “joy” and “happiness.” Having joy in our lives doesn’t mean sadness and pain will go away. When we have our eyes on eternity, we can see what a miracle from God might look like and learn how to count it all as joy. Through their own infertility stories, they understand that it shakes everything in their lives, thankfully we all have a Lord who cannot be shaken. He is the solid rock we can lean on.

From this episode:

• James 1:3

• James 1:4

• Hebrews 12:2

• Story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego (Daniel 3:16-28)

• Joni Eareckson Tada's Story

• Chapters Discussed “My Story, His Story,” “What a Miracle Looks Like,” “Eyes on Eternity,” “Counting It Joy”

• Correction: Moses’s friends lifted up his arms when the Israelites traveled to Mt. Sinai on a hill in the midst of battle. The incident didn’t happen at the Red Sea, as stated in the episode.

• *Disclaimer: We may misspeak and give inaccurate information at times (we are human). If you hear something amiss, please let us know.

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This week Jaclyn Toscas, Kelley Ramsey, and Jenn Hesse finish the emotional journey section of the Waiting in Hope book and move on to the spiritual journey. They share how they dealt with the question, “How long, Lord?” and explain why lament helps during seasons of waiting. Knowing how infertility affects our faith, they address one of the biggest lies we face, “Is God punishing me?" Even when we’re hurting, we can still praise God because He invites us to come worship as we are.

From this episode:

• Psalm 13
• Psalm 113
• That's The Thing About Praise - Benjamin William Hastings
• Psalm 13 - Shane & Shane
• Chapters discussed “How Long, Lord?”, “Not a Punishment,” “Praise Him Anyway”

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Jaclyn Toscas continues the discussion with Kelley Ramsey and Jenn Hesse about the emotions of infertility. From the different types of shame to feeling left out, they talk about how we can bring all our emotions to the Lord. They share how they hope both the book Waiting In Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God Through Infertility and this Podcast will help others navigate the loneliness many of us feel when struggling to grow our families. The emotions of infertility deeply affect us, but the Lord can help us process our feelings so we don't have to be stuck in them.

From this episode:

• Order today! Waiting in Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God through Infertility
• Chapters discussed 6-10, Why Her and Not Me, Outside the Mommy Club
• For more information on the “Iris Rule”, see chapter 7 of Waiting In Hope

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Jaclyn Toscas talks with Kelley Ramsey and Jenn Hesse about the emotional roller coaster of infertility. They discuss how the Lord is with us as we work through the gauntlet of emotions, from fear, anxiety, shame, grief, and eventually to hope. While they share their struggles honestly, they also explain how sensitive emotions can help increase our empathy for others. As we work through difficult feelings, we can take heart knowing God can use emotions for His glory.

From this episode:

• Order today! Waiting in Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God through Infertility
• Chapters discussed 1-5, Aboard the Rollercoaster, The Two-Week Wait, Sighs of Sorrow
• Reproductive Trauma
• 2 Corinthians 10:5, Psalm 139:16

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In this week’s episode, Jaclyn Toscas chats with Kelley Ramsey and Jenn Hesse for a deep dive into their book Waiting In Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God Through Infertility. They share what it was like co-writing a book, what makes it unique, their favorite chapters, and how God provided the path to bringing this book, which was once just a desire in their hearts, into a reality.

From this episode:

• YouVersion Waiting in Hope During Infertility 5-Day Devotional
• Order today! Waiting in Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God through Infertility
• Psalm 3 “Lifter of our head”
• The Bible Recap

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Co-hosts Jaclyn Toscas and Kelley Ramsey talk with Jenn Hesse, coauthor of the Waiting in Hope book and ministry content director. Jenn describes how God ordered the steps of her journey and how she wrestled with trust. From no positive pregnancy tests to three sons, her story involves surgery, unsuccessful IVF, and adoption. While facing infertility she started a local support group and later teamed up with Kelley to write Waiting in Hope. She talks about finding hope when the church feels isolating and learning how God leads us to encourage others who face similar struggles.

From this episode:

• Meet Jenn⁠
• Jenn’s Blog Posts
• Matthew 19:26 Psalm 23
• Fertility medical terminology
• Septate Uterus - The uterus is divided into two parts by a septum membrane, it is a condition present at birth that can only be corrected with surgery. A septate uterus can cause pregnancy complications and miscarriage. 
• Order Waiting in Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God through Infertility 

*Disclaimers, consult doctors about medical concerns; we are not a medical podcast. 

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In this episode, co-hosts Jaclyn Toscas and Kelley Ramsey go deeper into Jaclyn’s infertility story. Jaclyn shares the profound impact infertility had on her emotionally, physically, and spiritually. She highlights the incremental steps in seeking fertility treatment over 5 years including countless tests and procedures, changing doctors, and ultimately undergoing Invitro fertilization (IVF). She shares openly about wrestling with God when she felt like the grief and loss would bury her. She encourages listeners to bring their raw feelings and frustrations to God to find a path to healing, growth, and freedom.

From this episode:

• Jireh (I AM They)
• Jaclyn Toscas's blog posts
• Psalm 113 - The Message, Jeremiah 29:13
• Book of Common Prayer
• Shady Grove Fertility Clinic
• Fertility medical terminology
• ERA biopsy is the procedure Jaclyn couldn’t remember for checking optimal uterus lining.
• Should you Pee after sex when TTC? Helpful article on the topic. We do want to clarify that it is not medically possible to “pee away your babies,” as sperm and pee are within different body parts. They were making light of a story and her fears and although it is helpful to limit the chances of UTIs, delaying an immediate toilet visit after intercourse isn’t a bad idea when trying for a baby.

• Does Sperm Die When It Hits the Air? If a sperm hits the air, it will lose its moisture quickly. Once a sperm dries out, it is dead and ineffective for fertilizing an egg. If a sperm is dried, it cannot be rejuvenated even if it is re-moistened! However, with the proper environment like a warm and moist one, sperm may survive for days when it is out of the body.

*Disclaimers, consult doctors about medical concerns; we are not a medical podcast. 

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In this episode, co-hosts Jaclyn Toscas and Kelley Ramsey discuss Kelley’s infertility journey, which involved various treatments, setbacks, miscarriages, secondary infertility, a breast cancer scare, and adoption. During her wait, Kelley witnessed God’s faithfulness and learned to trust in His timing and provisions. Kelley and Jaclyn encourage listeners to remember that God is always working, even in times of silence and uncertainty. Let us walk with you as you choose to wait in hope!

From this episode:

• This week is National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), April 21-27. We want to help you share your story, be supported, and find encouragement in our community. You are not alone!
• Kelley’s story on the blog
• Psalm 33:20-23
• Going to the fertility doctor & resources
• Fertility medical terminology
• Order today! Waiting in Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God through Infertility 

Connect with us: Waiting in Hope | Facebook | Instagram @waiting.in.hope | Waiting in Hope Blog

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