The Embryo Adoption Podcast

National Embryo Donation Center
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A podcast exploring the blessing of embryo adoption and embryo donation from all angles. Embryo adoption is an answer for so many families who thought they could never become pregnant. Learn more about it on this podcast.

  1. Not Just Pregnant- VERY Pregnant!

    FEB 7

    Not Just Pregnant- VERY Pregnant!

    After years of infertility treatments and a devastating diagnosis, Erin and Rodney walked out of their fertility doctor's office at their lowest point. But a brief mention of embryo adoption -something they'd never heard of- would eventually lead them to their twin daughters and a beautiful relationship with their donor family. Hear their honest story of grief, hope, and unexpected blessings in this episode of The Embryo Adoption Podcast.

    55 min
  2. Married in Our 40s, Rocked by Infertility

    JAN 24

    Married in Our 40s, Rocked by Infertility

    The Embryo Adoption Podcast is back for season six!  When Aaron and Monica Harris married in their 40s, they immediately faced infertility challenges. After failed IVF attempts, a cross-country move, and multiple miscarriages, they discovered embryo adoption through the National Embryo Donation Center (NEDC). This episode chronicles their emotional rollercoaster—from devastating losses to the miraculous moment they saw two heartbeats on the ultrasound. Hear how they navigated special consideration embryos, found their faith tested and strengthened, and ultimately welcomed twin boys whose Mandarin middle names mean "praise" and "accepted grace." Find this podcast helpful? Spread the word! Share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your audio.

    53 min
  3. She’s in High School, But Her Baby Cousin is Older

    06/18/2025

    She’s in High School, But Her Baby Cousin is Older

    Embryo adoption created an extraordinary dynamic in Brian & Karen’s extended family— where baby Faith was actually conceived years before her teenage cousin Casey was even born! In this Season 5 finale of The Embryo Adoption Podcast, Casey shares excerpts from her award-winning essay about embryo adoption, while her aunt Karen opens up about the emotional journey through loss, faith, and ultimately welcoming Faith home. It’s a beautiful illustration of how embryo adoption not only grows families- it creates advocates for the tiniest lives, who need someone to speak up for them.Here is the link to check out Casey's full essay and those of the other finalists in the contest she won: https://lutheransforlife.org/article/2025-lfl-national-essay-contest-winners/

    32 min
  4. A Grandmother’s Journey Through Embryo Adoption

    06/02/2025

    A Grandmother’s Journey Through Embryo Adoption

    Meet Katherine Jackman, the first grandmother featured on The Embryo Adoption Podcast. After remembering President Bush's 2005 "snowflake children" White House event, Katherine suggested embryo adoption to her daughter and son-in-law during their fertility struggles. Their journey brought Katherine a new grandson and even inspired her to write a new children's book explaining embryo adoption through a farming allegory! You’ll be enriched as Katherine shares her unique perspective on supporting adult children through the process, the unexpected emotions of embryo loss, and the joy of welcoming her miracle grandson.    Share, rate, review, and subscribe to The Embryo Adoption Podcast wherever you get your audio.

    24 min
  5. When Dreams Dissolve: Finding Light After Loss

    05/19/2025

    When Dreams Dissolve: Finding Light After Loss

    In this moving episode of The Embryo Adoption Podcast, Executive Director Tamara Martin of Arrows in the Sky shares profound insights on navigating the complex grief of failed embryo adoption transfers and pregnancy loss. Drawing from her own hard journey, Tamara discusses how spouses may grieve differently and the vital importance of memorializing lost children. Plus, she shares her ministry's mission of providing free care packages with grief resources to families facing infertility and loss. Tamara’s compassionate perspective provides validation for the grieving and guidance for those supporting them.   Find this podcast helpful? Spread the word! Share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your audio.

    29 min
  6. Q & A: Home Studies, ODAs, Embryo Adoption Training

    05/05/2025

    Q & A: Home Studies, ODAs, Embryo Adoption Training

    Why does the NEDC require its adopting families to complete a home study, and what’s involved? How are open adoption relationships worked out? And why do all NEDC adopters go through training/education modules? Christian Adoption Consultants Lead Social Worker & Embryo Program Coordinator Rebekah McGee answers all those questions and more in this episode of The Embryo Adoption Podcast. Plus, Rebekah shares the heart for adoption that led her to this work in the first place.   Share, rate, review, and subscribe to The Embryo Adoption Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

    53 min
  7. Life-Changing & Exciting, But Not a Rollercoaster

    04/21/2025

    Life-Changing & Exciting, But Not a Rollercoaster

    Ben & Emily Parker felt called to embryo adoption- seeing it as a beautiful picture of the Gospel in miniature, and less of a rollercoaster for their three young daughters than other forms of adoption or care for vulnerable children. In this episode, hear how their journey’s going & how they’re sharing it with their daughters. Plus, they encourage other families -fertile & infertile- to pursue embryo adoption as a way to affirm the value of human life, not solely as treatment for infertility.   Find this episode helpful? Spread the word! Share, rate, review, and subscribe to The Embryo Adoption Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

    28 min
  8. An Embryo Adoption Book That Covers It All

    04/07/2025

    An Embryo Adoption Book That Covers It All

    Ezekiel Lee went from thinking embryo adoption sounded “so sci-fi”… to becoming an NEDC dad! But he and his wife Rachel were frustrated there was no book comprehensively covering how to pursue embryo adoption. So, Ezekiel decided to write it himself! He talks about the book, Once Frozen, Now Family: How to Pursue Embryo Adoption, and How Seven Families Did It, in this episode of The Embryo Adoption Podcast. Plus, he and Rachel share their own story.   Here’s a link where you can order the book: https://www.amazon.com/Once-Frozen-Now-Family-Adoption/dp/B0DY1VW7LG?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

    30 min
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A podcast exploring the blessing of embryo adoption and embryo donation from all angles. Embryo adoption is an answer for so many families who thought they could never become pregnant. Learn more about it on this podcast.

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  • Creator
    National Embryo Donation Center
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 National Embryo Donation Center
  • Show Website
    The Embryo Adoption Podcast

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