The desire for healing is often part of conversations on the path of infertility. Your podcast host, Jillian, is joined by Lisa Martinez from Little With Great Love for a discussion about the topic of healing. What does healing mean? Where does healing begin? What does it look like to be healed? What if I feel God is withholding healing from me? Listen to this episode to explore the answers to these questions and more!Links: Little With Great Love WebsiteLittle With Great Love FacebookLittle With Great Love InstagramLittle With Great Love PinterestLittle With Great Love YouTubeAsking God For Healing Blog PostEucharistic Healing Blog PostThe Healing Beauty of Creation Blog Post
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Adoption, Interrupted w/ Clare Kane
Adoption is a beautiful pathway for fruitfulness, whether or not a couple struggles with infertility. When a couple decides to explore adoption and go through the process, they invite a child into their hearts and their families, which is a beautiful fruit of their love. But adoption is not guaranteed to go according to a couple’s desired plan for their family. Today, therapist and Springs professional Contributor Clare Kane joins Ann to talk about what happens when the process stalls or stops, and how couples can manage the pain of an interrupted (or failed) adoption.Links:Springs of LoveBlog Post: Gratitude and AdoptionBlog Post: Nothing Simple About ItBlog Post: Adoption RedeemedBlog Post: Who Does This Child Belong To?
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What to Do about Our Suffering w/ Megan Hjelmstad
Our very special guest today is Megan Hjelmstad, author, speaker, and mentor. She joins Ann to impart wisdom regarding suffering, learned from her own story of suffering she shares with us listeners. She will leave you enlightened and encouraged, reminding us that God redeems everything, as you walk your own road of suffering. Links:Offer It UpSt. Paul Center Instagram: @stpaulcenterEmmaus Road Publishing Instgram: @emmausroadpublishingMegan Hjelmstad's Instagram: @positively__imperfectMegan's Website
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The Crowns of Marriage with Fr. Elias Dorham
This week we welcome Fr. Elias Dorham back to the podcast with a unique take on marriage and the vows. Ann and Fr. Elias discuss their shared Eastern Catholic tradition with a look into the Byzantine Catholic marriage ceremony, and the Rite of Crowning. Fr. Elias shares the symbolism of the crowns, their connection to the vows, and how their meaning can be lived out practically through the love of all spouses for each other. The tradition of “Crowning” may be new to you, but it offers a beautiful lens through which to view your marriage and live out the call to serve your spouse and the world!Links: Listen to Fr. Elias' previous appearance on the Podcast!Learn more about Fr. Elias’ work on marriage enrichment and mutual forgiveness with Mt. Tabor CounselingInfertility is Martyrdom Blog PostDoors and Windows Blog Post
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Who am I in a Season of Infertility?
This week, Jillian turns the microphone over to our Theological Editor, Stacey. In this episode, you get a front-row seat to a talk Stacey gave about finding her identity in Christ on her path of infertility. She shares the important role seeing a counselor played for her amidst many appointments, surgeries, and diagnoses. Her honest and intentional talk encourages us to look to Christ as the source of our identity and the supplier of hope. If you desire to place your identity and suffering in Christ's hands, hit play on this episode!Links:The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur
About The Springs in the Desert Podcast: Catholic Accompaniment Through Infertility
The Springs in the Desert Podcast is a friend you can take with you in a season of infertility. Each week, we invite you to join us for our full length, deep-dive episodes or our light hearted "minisodes," entitled Desert Reflections. Springs in the Desert team members chat with special guests, such as medical professionals, clergy, authors, and other Catholic friends to support you wherever you are on the path of infertility. It is an honor to walk with you!
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