The Springs in the Desert Podcast: Catholic Accompaniment Through Infertility

This book, Under the Laurel Tree, Grieving Infertility with Saints Joachim and Anna by Nicole M. Roccas, has so much wisdom to offer anyone suffering with infertility! Join Ann, Allie, and Stacey as they discuss the theme of grief and infertility. They share moving wisdom from the book and quotes that speak to and affirm the difficult experience of infertility grief, and they discuss insights and...

In this episode of A Man's Take, join James and special guest Edward Luersman, a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in supporting individuals and couples who experience the pain of infertility and miscarriage.  James and Edward discuss the grief of infertility from the man's perspective, the benefits of counseling, and how couples can best support each other through infertility a...

Spiritual, emotional, and physical self-care are essential as we seek to hold onto hope and joy in the midst of infertility and its roller coaster of emotions, challenges, and grief.  Self-care is so much more than a spa day! Join Ann, Cayce, Stacey, Phil, and Allie as they discuss the meaning of self-care as well as personal examples of implementing a self-care routine in the context of infe...

In this Women at the Well virtual book club episode on The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur, Kimberly, Allie, and Stacey discuss the marriage of Servant of God Elisabeth Leseur and her atheist husband Felix.  They discuss how prayer is the foundation that allows Elisabeth to joyfully fulfill her role as loving wife to her husband, trusting God with the difficulties, longings, and disappointme...

In this Women at the Well virtual book club episode on The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur, Kimberly, Allie, and Stacey discuss the interior life of Servant of God Elisabeth Leseur.  They share how Elisabeth's example of prayer life, especially her ability to trust God and to allow suffering to bring her closer to Him, brings hope to their personal experiences of infertility. Resources The S...

In this Women at the Well virtual book club episode on The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur, Kimberly, Allie and Stacey discuss the powerful examples of spiritual maternity in the life of Elisabeth Leseur, who spiritually mothered many people, from family members and godchildren to friends, and even her own atheist husband.  They share personal reflections on Elisabeth's life that relate to t...

Discerning treatment can be one of the most difficult aspects of the experience of infertility for some couples.  During a live event, members of the Springs in the Desert Team respond to questions and discuss their personal experiences of praying through decisions about infertility treatment, the impact of infertility treatment on their marriages, the need for self-care, and relating to others ab...

A relationship with God is essential for men to fulfill their mission of becoming saints and leading their wives to Heaven. In this debut episode of 'A Man's Take', a feature of the Springs in the Desert Podcast, James and Phil discuss the importance of prayer and discipline for walking together with their wives through the difficulties of infertility.  They share personal exam...

Infertility often brings a particular kind of suffering that feels isolating and may negatively impact relationships. In our first episode of the Springs in the Desert Podcast, we address the unique challenges that infertility presents for productive communication with our spouse, family and friends, and others.  During a live event, members of the Springs in the Desert Team respond to questions a...

Welcome! We’re glad you found us, because we’re those friends you can take with you wherever you are on the path of infertility. At Springs, we know that infertility is a heavy cross. But as Catholics, we believe that by keeping our focus on Christ, we can come through this season of waiting stronger in faith and love—no matter what happens. So each week, we’ll bring you a conversation that gets t...