March 24, 2026

Where is God in Infertility? with Angela Mackey | Ep. 78

45 minutes

Where is God in infertility? It’s a question many couples quietly carry as they walk through one of life’s most painful and isolating experiences. With one in six couples facing infertility, the ache is widespread—but often hidden, especially in faith communities. In today’s episode of Living the Grace Life, we gently step into that question: Where is God in infertility, and how do we hold onto faith when answers don’t come?

Author of Difficult to Conceive, Angela Mackey knows this journey intimately. After enduring two tubal pregnancies, one of which nearly cost her life, along with the heartbreak of pregnancy loss and the emotional rollercoaster of IVF, Angela found herself wrestling deeply with God’s goodness. In her most honest moments, she asked the same question so many are afraid to say out loud: Where is God in infertility?

In this grace-filled conversation, Angela shares how God met her not with easy answers, but with His Presence in the middle of grief, confusion, and longing. Together, we talk about how to navigate the tension between hope and heartache, and how faith can remain steady even when circumstances don’t change.

In this episode, we explore:

The struggle between control and surrender

The tension between hope and heartache in infertility

What to do when God's promises don't match your reality

The healing power of lament and honest prayer

Practical tools for grieving infertility and pregnancy loss

How the church can better support those walking through infertility

If you’ve ever wondered where is God in infertility, this conversation will remind you that even in the silence, He is near. And even when the outcome isn’t what you prayed for, His grace is still at work—bringing hope, healing, and deeper intimacy with Him.

💬 Grace Quotes from Angela Mackey:

"Grace is like manna—enough for the day.”

"I'm bringing you low so that I can bless you, not to harm you. So you can walk out of this changed and closer to me. - God"

“The only way to overcome the darkness is to go to the Lord with our lament and receive His grace."

Scriptures Mentioned:

Genesis 32:22-32 – Jacob wrestles with God

1 Samuel 1:9-28 – Hannah prays for a son

Hebrews 12:2 – Jesus endured the shame and suffering of the cross

Resources Mentioned:

🌿 Angela's book Difficult to Conceive

🎶 Angela's go-to grace song Abide by Aaron Williams

Connect with Angela Mackey:

Website: angelamackey.com

Instagram: @rethinkingmythinking

Facebook: @angelamackey/ChristianSpeaker

Related Episodes:

Ep. 57 Finding Grace in Miscarriage and Grief with Ashley Opliger

Ep. 13 I Didn't Sign Up for This: Resting in God's Goodness with Sarah Frazer

Ep. 42 God, Can We Chat? with Niki Hardy

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