Purpose Beyond Motherhood - Finding Your God-Given Purpose Beyond Infertility And Motherhood

Twelve 12 Ministries

Welcome to the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast. Together we are using our voices to walk alongside women navigating infertility and motherhood. Our heart behind this podcast is to make sure no woman walks this journey alone. We want to share hope in the hard things and encourage you to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer. read less
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Episodes

Healing After A Medically Advised Abortion with Jenny Foster
Apr 15 2024
Healing After A Medically Advised Abortion with Jenny Foster
We’re excited to introduce today’s guest to you! With twenty-four years in human resources and corporate employee benefits, Jenny Smith served as an associate faculty member for the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, for whom she presented nationally. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, where she remains active in her Phi Beta Kappa alumni chapter.In 2018, she co-authored a technical human resource textbook, but in 2021, God called Jenny to the new adventure of publishing a memoir called Natty’s Pond. Obedient to write this raw and honest story of redemption after a medically advised abortion, she experienced deep healing during the process through her savior, Jesus Christ. Little did she know, the Lord would expand her calling to include starting an abortion healing ministry in Texas called LovedMuch. Based on Luke 7:47, she and ministry partner Melissa Carney are helping women find freedom from silence and shame related to past abortion trauma. We know this episode will bring hope and healing to others who have walked a similar path.Episode Highlights: Meet our guest, Jenny Foster.Jenny’s story.The first step is the hardest.More on Jenny’s books and ministry.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and :Twelve 12 Ministries WebsiteIG Handle: @twelve12ministriesFacebook: @twelve12ministriesEmail: info@twelve12ministries.org Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries ShopGet Your Copy of Natty’s Pond HereVisit Jenny’s Website HereLearn more about LovedMuchThis show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.
Legacy After Infertility with BonnieRuth
Mar 18 2024
Legacy After Infertility with BonnieRuth
BonnieRuth is a pastor, speaker, and podcaster. She has been married to her husband, Jason, for 22 years. The couple’s story has been marked with the pain and disappointment of infertility and multiple miscarriages. Due to continued health issues, she underwent a hysterectomy in 2020, carving an unplanned path of childlessness for her and Jason. Despite the hurt and trials, this experience has birthed within her a passion to be a voice and advocate of hope for those who have walked a similar path.Together, Jason and BonnieRuth are the founders of an organization called "Legacy Place" - a ministry dedicated to supporting couples as they navigate the many layers and difficulties of infertility, miscarriage, and childlessness. At their core, they aim to see couples find hope and joy alongside each other as they redefine their legacy. They offer one-day events, one-on-one mentorship, and will soon have cabins on their 48 acres in Bonham, TX, for couples to come and stay to rest, reconnect, and refocus.BonnieRuth strongly believes that no matter the barren places in our lives, we do not have to live broken. Join us today as we discuss the aspects of legacy, navigating tough conversations, and establishing healthy boundaries on the journey through infertility and loss.Episode Highlights: Reminiscing on the time we met BonnieRuth.Introduction to BonnieRuth.Redefining legacy.Navigating tough questions & conversations.Setting boundaries.Navigating faith culture.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and BonnieRuth:Listen to the Barren Not Broken Podcast HereFollow Legacy Place Retreat on IG: @legacyplaceretreatFollow Legacy Place Retreat on FacebookVisit Legacy Place Retreat’s WebsiteEmail: info@legacyplaceretreat.com This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.
The Heart of the Lord for His Daughters in the Midst of Infertility with Preston Morrison
Feb 19 2024
The Heart of the Lord for His Daughters in the Midst of Infertility with Preston Morrison
Whatever you are facing, whatever part of this journey of infertility or loss you are on, God sees you. He loves you, and He not only walks you through the valley to the mountaintop, but He sits with you in the depths of your despair as He strengthens you. His power is made perfect in our weakness. [2 Corinthians 12:9]After serving in ministry for 13 years at Gateway Church in Southlake, TX, Preston, his wife Holly, and their three kids were sent out to Scottsdale, AZ to plant a church and fulfill the dream God put in his heart nearly two decades earlier.  Preston has a gift of communicating truth in a transformative way that awakens people's hearts to the insatiable, overwhelming, undeserving love of the Father. Today, he joins us to discuss the heart of God towards His daughters. It's no secret that within the church community, even those with the best intentions can inadvertently inflict wounds during our trials of infertility and loss. Their words, often unintentionally, carve into the tender places of our souls, leaving behind burdens of shame we were never meant to bear.Today, as Preston speaks, let his words become a beacon of hope, piercing through the darkness of any shame you've carried. May the boundless love of God saturate this message, breaking down every barrier and healing every hurt within your heart.Know this: You are not walking this journey alone. In the midst of your pain, God sees you. We see you. And fiercely, unconditionally, you are loved.Episode Highlights: Intro to Preston Morrison.The God of the valleys.You are seen.Preston shares about his wife’s ectopic pregnancy.The discussion of infertility in the church.Satan’s plan of attack.The desire God places on our hearts.Trusting His timing.The heart of God for His Daughters.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and :Twelve 12 Ministries WebsiteIG Handle: @twelve12ministriesFacebook: @twelve12ministriesEmail: info@twelve12ministries.org Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries ShopVisit Pillar Church Scottsdale’s WebsiteListen to The Leader’s Cut PodcastThis show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.
Trusting Jesus in the Storm with Elaine Fisher
Jan 15 2024
Trusting Jesus in the Storm with Elaine Fisher
Welcome back, friends! We have an encouraging episode to share with you today! As a pastor’s kid, Elaine Fisher always had an awareness of the Lord but didn’t develop a personal relationship with Him until she hit rock bottom at 19 years old.For over a decade, she has been traveling and speaking at churches and conferences, sharing her story and teaching truths from the Bible that she has learned along the way. Her authentic way of communicating is encouraging and inspiring.She and her husband, Ethan, and their four children moved to the Houston area in 2019 to start Gateway Church. She currently serves on staff overseeing the Ministries Team and as a Teaching Pastor. Elaine is passionate about equipping and encouraging her generation and has a desire to see lives changed.In our conversation, Elaine shares about how we can arm ourselves with the Word and face each storm with courage as we look to Jesus for our strength. Listen in and be encouraged as Elaine speaks truth over your life today!Episode Highlights: Intro to Elaine.Everyone faces fear in life.Go to Jesus.3 ways to deal with the storm.Protecting your surroundings.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and :Twelve 12 Ministries WebsiteIG Handle: @twelve12ministriesFacebook: @twelve12ministriesEmail: info@twelve12ministries.org Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries ShopVisit Gateway Church website Here!This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.
Considering IVF? Let's Talk About It
Dec 20 2023
Considering IVF? Let's Talk About It
Hey Friends! With Christmas coming up next week, we wanted to share a little bonus episode with you. Think of it as our gift to you!In this episode, we’re talking about all things IVF. As someone who has walked through IVF herself, Holly is sharing about her experience - the things she wishes she would have known, the things she learned, and everything in between.No matter where you are in your journey, we hope that this episode will stand as a reminder that how you choose to walk through this is between you, God, and your spouse. You get to choose who you tell, how much you tell, and what parts of this journey you keep to yourselves. We are praying for you, friends. We see you, and you are not alone in this. God has a good plan for you, and nothing is wasted. Thank you for letting us be a part of your journey. We pray that you will have a blessed and Merry Christmas!“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 Episode Highlights: Holly’s IVF journey.Setting up an IVF consult.What to expect during the IVF consult.The process of a hysteroscopy.Medications & injections.What to expect from bloodwork and testing.Preparing for egg retrieval.Should you invest in genetic testing?This is your journey.Follow the Lord and what you & your spouse have peace about.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and :Twelve 12 Ministries WebsiteIG Handle: @twelve12ministriesFacebook: @twelve12ministriesEmail: info@twelve12ministries.org Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries ShopThis show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.
Enduring Faith: Vanessa’s Story of Hope Amidst Twin Pregnancy Loss
Dec 18 2023
Enduring Faith: Vanessa’s Story of Hope Amidst Twin Pregnancy Loss
Today, we invite you to meet Vanessa Grant. Vanessa is a wife and mother of two. For the first time publicly, she shares her story with us of faith and hope amidst the pain of loss.At Vanessa’s 10 week appointment in her second pregnancy, the ultrasound revealed that she was carrying twins. As the doctor assessed the ultrasound, Vanessa could sense that something was off. Her doctor informed her that she was carrying monoamniotic twins, meaning they were identical, and sharing the same amniotic sac & placenta. Monoamniotic Twins, or MoMo Twins, are extremely rare, making up less than 1% of all births in the United States. This meant that Vanessa and her babies would need to be monitored closely.  It became difficult to find a doctor that was comfortable treating her due to the rarity of this condition.This was only the beginning of what would be a long and rocky road. Over the next 8 weeks, Vanessa and her husband would face challenging decisions that no parents should ever face. At 18 weeks, she received the devastating news that she had lost both of her babies and would have to deliver them. Throughout her journey, Vanessa remained steadfast in her faith and leaned on God for strength. She shares with us today how she found hope in the most difficult time of her life. Vanessa’s story is powerful and inspiring, and we are honored to share it with you today.Episode Highlights: Meet Vanessa.The ultrasound that changed everything.Seeing a fetal specialist.Seeking treatment. Facing difficult decisions.The last ultrasound.Delivering at 18 weeks.Finding hope after loss.Things that were helpful during the dark times.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and :Twelve 12 Ministries WebsiteIG Handle: @twelve12ministriesFacebook: @twelve12ministriesEmail: info@twelve12ministries.org Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries ShopThis show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.
Improving Reproductive Health: Exploring the Creighton Method with Caitlin Estes
Nov 20 2023
Improving Reproductive Health: Exploring the Creighton Method with Caitlin Estes
Caitlin Estes is the Owner and Certified FertilityCare Practitioner at Woven Natural Fertility Care. After completing her Master of Divinity degree, God opened her eyes to women’s needs in the area of fertility. She began supporting women in 2017 and soon achieved the highest level of training in her field as a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner. She's passionate about women’s health and God’s presence in it.Like you, Caitlin believes that each woman deserves to understand her body and her fertility and to be honored and respected in the process. When she’s not working with women, you can find her reading a good book, hiking with her husband and dog, or learning pickleball.Please join us in listening to this enlightening conversation with Caitlin about the Creighton Method and God’s complex creation. Episode Highlights: Meet Caitlin Estes.How Caitlin became passionate about fertility & family planning.Exploring the Creighton Method.Learning more about NaPro.God has beauty in every story.Whole body health and how it affects fertility.God’s complex Creation.Advocating for your health and experience.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and Caitlin Estes:Twelve 12 Ministries WebsiteIG Handle: @twelve12ministriesFacebook: @twelve12ministriesEmail: info@twelve12ministries.org Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries ShopVisit Woven Fertility’s WebsiteListen to the Woven Well PodcastFind the Woven Well Podcast on InstagramFind Woven Fertility on InstagramThis show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.
God’s Redemption: A Story of Love, Loss, & Adoption with Lisa Robertson
Oct 16 2023
God’s Redemption: A Story of Love, Loss, & Adoption with Lisa Robertson
“Occasionally weep deeply over the life you hoped would be. Grieve the losses. Then wash your face. Trust God and embrace the life you have.” - John PiperToday’s guest, Lisa Robertson is sharing her beautiful redemption story with us. Lisa lives in Ohio with her husband, biological daughter, and 3 adopted sons. She is the Executive Director of Hope Bridge, and organization that aids single moms, foster care & adoption, and aging out youth.It’s apparent to see how God was preparing Lisa throughout her journey to step into her role at Hope Bridge. After getting pregnant early in her marriage and ending up having an emergency hysterectomy just days after giving birth to her daughter, the life Lisa thought she would have now seemed impossible. During recovery, she was faced with the reality that she may never be able to give her husband a son.As Lisa shares about her journey through IVF, foster care, and adoption, you will see her beautiful redemption story unfold. Sometimes motherhood, and even our lives, end up looking differently than we had expected.. but in our obedience to God’s calling on our life, He is faithful to work all things out for our good.Episode Highlights: Introduction to our guest, Lisa Robertson.Background on Lisa.Early marriage and pregnancy.Lisa’s health crisis after returning home.An unexpected hysterectomy and the physical, mental, and emotional healing process.Pursuing IVF after having a hysterectomy.The sermon that changed everything.Lisa’s journey through foster care and adoption.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood, Lisa Robertson, & Hope Bridge:Twelve 12 Ministries WebsiteIG Handle: @twelve12ministriesFacebook: @twelve12ministriesEmail: info@twelve12ministries.org Find a Support Group!Refined - enter code FRIEND for 50% offJoin Virtual Small Group - Virtual Bible StudyVisit the Twelve 12 Ministries ShopLisa’s IG Handle: @lisa_messintoamessageHope Bridge IG Handle: @hopebridgeohioHope Bridge WebsiteThis show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.
Walking Hand in Hand with the Holy Spirit Through Infertility with Bailey Henry
Sep 18 2023
Walking Hand in Hand with the Holy Spirit Through Infertility with Bailey Henry
Hey Friends! We’re excited to have Bailey Henry on the show with us today. She is a wife, mother, author, speaker, and a women’s health advocate. A self-proclaimed ‘walking work of progress’ - Bailey is a beacon of hope to the infertility & loss community.Through her journey, Bailey has clung to her faith and has seen the graciousness of God through all of the pain. Living in Mississippi with her husband, son, and dog, she has set out to share her story and let other women know they are not alone in their struggles.As you listen to Bailey’s words, we hope you are encouraged and feel seen. Tune in and join us as she shares her story of infertility, loss, and adoption and walking hand in hand with the Holy Spirit through it. We love you and are praying for you as you navigate this road alongside us.Episode Highlights: Background on Bailey.Bailey’s infertility journey.The beauty of adoption.The love and graciousness of God.Walking hand in hand with the Holy Spirit.Find more on Bailey.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and :Twelve 12 Ministries WebsiteIG Handle: @twelve12ministriesFacebook: @twelve12ministriesEmail: info@twelve12ministries.org Find a Support Group!Refined - enter code FRIEND for 50% offJoin Virtual Small Group - Virtual Bible StudyVisit the Twelve 12 Ministries ShopVisit Bailey’s Website Here!Purchase Bailey’s Book: Having A Baby & Other Things I’m Bad AtVisit Bailey’s Blog HereGet The Miscarriage GuideThis show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.
Bringing Hope to Loss Moms with Rachel Lohman
Aug 21 2023
Bringing Hope to Loss Moms with Rachel Lohman
Discovering hope and purpose after pregnancy loss looks different for everyone. For today's guest, it looked like creating polymer clay earrings. 6 years ago, Rachel Lohman suffered a pregnancy loss. Like many of us, this obviously wasn’t what she had anticipated the beginning of her motherhood journey to look like.On the road to healing, Rachel started making polymer clay earrings. She was just looking for a creative outlet, but when she shared photos of her new hobby, friends quickly took an interest. Her outlet transitioned into a business, and she now uses her platform to highlight other loss moms’ stories.Rachel & her husband have since had a daughter, and her first book Miscarried Hope - Journeying with Jesus Through Pregnancy & Infant Loss, releases on August 29, 2023. She hopes that her book will help other loss moms and be the resource she was looking for and craving after her miscarriage. Tune in to hear Rachel’s story and learn more about her beautiful ministry.Episode Highlights: Background on RachelDiscovering purposeThe pressure to start a ‘thing’Telling Loss Moms’ storiesCreating a resourceLinks Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and Rachel LohmanTwelve 12 Ministries WebsiteIG Handle: @twelve12ministriesFacebook: @twelve12ministriesEmail: info@twelve12ministries.org Find a Support Group!Refined - enter code FRIEND for 50% offJoin Virtual Small Group - Virtual Bible StudyVisit the Twelve 12 Ministries ShopVisit Hope Again Collective’s WebsiteHope Again Collective on InstagramPre-order Rachel’s Book HereVisit Rachel’s Website Here!
Refined: Finding Hope in Infertility & Loss with Holly
Jul 17 2023
Refined: Finding Hope in Infertility & Loss with Holly
Welcome back, friends! We are so excited to share Holly’s talk from our last Refined Conference with you. Holly shares how the Lord carried her on her journey through infertility and loss. In her speech, Holly touches on inviting the Lord in your pain, trusting His timing, advocating for yourself with your doctors, and maintaining healthy relationships as you walk this road.  One of the enemy’s biggest tactics against women is to get them stuck in isolation. This journey is hard, but we don’t have to stay isolated from our friends and loved ones. Even if they haven’t experienced pain in the same way as us, they can be great sources of comfort and inspiration.We hope you will join us in listening to Holly’s story and that you will glean strength and feel supported no matter what step of this journey you are on. Episode Highlights: Background on Holly.They thought it would be easy.Beginning of Holly’s fertility journey.You are your biggest advocate.Endometriosis diagnosis.Going in for IVF Consult.Praying for eggs and embryos.Experiencing pregnancy & miscarriage.Hosting Mother’s Day after miscarriage.Back to IVF.Getting pregnant again.Holly’s birth story and complications.Utilizing declaration cards.Invite the Lord in your pain.Maintaining healthy friendships.Key Takeaways.Prayer of blessing.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and :Twelve 12 Ministries WebsiteIG Handle: @twelve12ministriesFacebook: @twelve12ministriesEmail: info@twelve12ministries.org Find extra resources in our Patreon Group!Refined - enter code FRIEND for 50% offJoin Virtual Small Group - Virtual Bible StudyVisit the Twelve 12 Ministries Shop
God Has the Final Word: Dr. Katrina’s Story
Jun 19 2023
God Has the Final Word: Dr. Katrina’s Story
Welcome back to the Purpose Beyond Motherhood podcast. Today on the show, we are so excited to have Dr. Katrina Gallagher with us. Dr. Katrina has an incredible testimony about how God has the final word. As a teen, young Katrina was not having regular menstrual cycles. Her doctor put her on supplemental hormones to chemically induce her period at 19. As time went on, she began chiropractic school and learned about the disruption those supplemental hormones cause to natural hormone production. 6 years into taking hormones, she made the decision to stop. 3 years went on, and she was still not having a natural cycle. At this time, Dr. Katrina immersed herself in church and started seeking the Lord in a deeper, more intentional way. She began to notice that many of her chiropractic patients were seeing breakthroughs in their fertility journey.Dr. Katrina’s husband, Corey is also a chiropractor, so she decided to start getting adjusted on a regular basis, along with eating a clean diet of foods that supported hormone production. In seeking the Lord, she began hearing ‘by His stripes I am healed’. She knew that God was working on her body, and hope was being planted in her heart.Listen today to hear Dr. Katrina’s story of how that hope grew and what seemed impossible in the natural became reality through God’s grace. Dr. Katrina now owns a chiropractic & nutrition center for women and children, and is helping thousands experience extraordinary lives.Episode Highlights: Dr. Katrina’s backgroundChemically induced cycleLearning in Chiropractic SchoolSeeking the Lord and getting hopeReceiving a miracleTriada Chiropractic was bornLinks Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and Dr. Katrina:Twelve 12 Ministries WebsiteIG Handle: @twelve12ministriesFacebook: @twelve12ministriesEmail: info@twelve12ministries.org Find extra resources in our Patreon Group!Triada Chiropractic WebsiteTriada Chiropractic FacebookTriada Chiropractic InstagramTriada Chiropractic on TikTokGod’s Plan for Pregnancy by Nerida WalkerSupernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize
Navigating Grief and Loss with Dr. Barbara Byers
Feb 20 2023
Navigating Grief and Loss with Dr. Barbara Byers
To grieve is to know that you’ve loved. Navigating grief and loss can be so lonely, but we can take heart in knowing that we are not alone. Our Heavenly Father is ever present, and He will provide the strength and peace we need to get through each day. In 2 Corinthians 12:9, the Word says “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”. Let’s lean into that truth from God’s Word today. In today’s episode, we dive deep into navigating grief and loss with Dr. Barbara Byers. Dr. Barbara is a counselor with over 20 years of counseling practice, an author, a speaker, a seminar leader, and a podcaster. She believes in the transformative power of God’s abiding presence in everyday life. It is our hope and prayer that this conversation will bring validation, hope, and encouragement to those who listen. You are in our prayers and we are here for you!Be on the lookout for Dr. Barbara Myers’ new book coming out titled The Voices of the Soul: The Song of Transformation.Episode Highlights: Intro to Dr. Barbara ByersGrief and the loneliness it bringsTasks of GriefLinks Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and Dr. Barbara Myers:Twelve 12 Ministries WebsiteIG Handle: @twelve12ministriesFacebook: @twelve12ministriesEmail: info@twelve12ministriesPurchase our Declaration Cards!J William Worden’s Book on GriefDr. Barbara Byers on InstagramDr. Barbara Byers WebsiteMan’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. FranklDr. Barbara’s Podcast