Episode 2 - bonus

Should Christians Do IVF? Why We Said No and Chose Embryo Adoption

Published on: 15th April, 2025

In this special 10-minute episode of Tempered, Kate shares a deeply

personal and faith-driven decision: why she and her husband chose not to

pursue IVF, and how they were led to the path of embryo adoption.

💬 With honesty and conviction, Kate explains the ethical concerns that

made IVF feel incompatible with her beliefs—and the joy and peace she

found through adopting frozen embryos.

✨ If you’ve ever wondered about the spiritual and emotional side of

fertility decisions, this episode offers a heartfelt and hope-filled

perspective.

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📚 Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:30 - Looking at IVF

04:11 - Embryo Adoption

06:40 - Kate's Message to Couples

08:01 - The Option of Embryo Adoption

10:38 - Definition of IVF and Embryo Adoption

11:17 - Credits


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"Tempered". Sharing the stories of women who have overcome hardship,

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their beliefs carried them through the darkest of times with honesty and

courage. Their strength and determination to not merely survive, but to

thrive in the face of adversity has tempered them into who they are

today.


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Tempered
Women Who Have Overcome
Faith and resilience are the driving forces behind the series, "Tempered". Sharing the stories of women who have overcome hardship, this show is a testament to the strength of a faithful Christian woman. These ladies share their stories of trauma, loss, and the profound ways their beliefs carried them through the darkest of times with honesty and courage. Their strength and determination to not merely survive, but to thrive in the face of adversity has tempered them into who they are today.