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The Springs in the Desert Podcast: Catholic Accompaniment Through Infertility

Springs in the Desert | Catholic Infertility Ministry

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! If you are blessed by this podcast,

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00:27:25

Where Grief Meets Grace w/ Margalita Poletunow, LPC

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2025/10/29

As we wrap up Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we're bringing Margalita Poletunow, LPC on the podcast for an encouraging episode that will touch your heart. No matter where you are on the path of infertility/loss, you'll take away from this episode:The difference between grief coaching and therapyThe fact that "God sees you whole" – even when you're struggling with infertility/lossThe message that you are a beloved daughter (or son!) of the Most HighPlease share this

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St. John Paul II's Rule for a Joy-filled Marriage w/...

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2025/10/22

Happy feast day of Pope St. John Paul II! To celebrate, we have two very special guests on the podcast today: Peter and Theresa Martin of the Wojtyła Community & Institute, authors of The Rule: St. John Paul II's Rule for a Joy-filled Marriage of Divine Love.In this episode, we'll chat about:How infertility has informed the Wojtyła Community's married couple groups from the very beginningHow Theresa and Peter "found" JPII's rule for married couples and how their groups

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When Your Daughter Experiences Miscarriage w/ Jocelyn...

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2025/10/15

Jocelyn and Pat, the mom & daughter team behind We Carry You Still, join us on the podcast today to talk about:The experience of miscarriage griefWhy it can be helpful to share stories of lossHow to accompany your daughter (or daughter-in-law) and her husband when suffering through a miscarriageTheir miscarriage and infant loss ministry, We Carry You StillIt is our honor to walk with you this Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.Links:We Carry You StillHeaven's Gain Ministries

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Miscarriage Burial Options and Heaven's Gain Ministries

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2025/10/08

It is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and so today we're having a tough but important conversation with Chaney from Heaven's Gain Ministries. We'll be talking about:The disenfranchised grief of infant loss during pregnancyCollection options at home and at the hospital for burialMemorializing babies who have passed awayHow parishes can help couples experiencing a miscarriageEncouragement for couples who were not able to bury their babyIf you have suffered the traumatic loss of

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Walking St. Thérèse's Little Way

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2025/10/01

Happy feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux! This episode is a "rose" to take with you today as we reflect on this great saint and her "little way" of growing closer to Jesus. St. Thérèse received particular graces from God in her life that helped her reach an incredible level of holiness. Even though she lived within the walls of a Carmelite convent, she is the patron saint of missionaries and is even a Doctor of the Church. Her sanctity, sweetness, simplicity, virginity, and vocation

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00:29:33

Homemaking in a Season of Infertility

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2025/09/24

Have you ever felt called to be a homemaker, but feel like you can't because of your family size, financial situation, or concern about judgment from others? This episode is for you!Two old and dear friends of the ministry, Andrea and Allie, join Cassandra on the podcast today to talk about: What homemaking looks like for a family of twoHow to discern the decision to stay homeHow Andrea and Allie have found healing of infertility grief through homemaking, andHow to bring a little more homemaking

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00:19:07

Starting a Small Group for Infertility Accompaniment

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2025/09/17

Have you ever wished that there was a Catholic small group for infertility accompaniment in your area? Well, this podcast episode is for you! Our Small Groups Coordinator, Cadie Krivoniak, joins Cassandra on the pod to talk about her experience participating in Springs' very first pilot small group. Cadie talks about how you can start a small group in your area, and what to do if you would love to participate in a small group but don't feel up to facilitating yourself.It is our honor to walk

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00:30:19

How We Walk with YOU on the Path of Infertility & Loss

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2025/09/10

Happy Birthday Springs! Our founders Ann and Kimberly join Cassandra on the podcast today to tell the story of how Springs came to be and how much it has grown.God has blessed this ministry so abundantly! By His grace, here are the resources we are able to offer today:Weekly podcast episodes (on two separate podcasts!)Blog postsIn-person retreatsIn-person and virtual small groupsWeekly Well prayer emailMonthly encouraging email newsletterResources for couples, pastoral ministers, and healthcare

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00:21:02

How Can We Educate Our Priests About Infertility?

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2025/09/03

Kenn Cramer, Director of Family and Respect Life for the Diocese of Manchester, NH, joins Cassandra on the pod this week. Kenn shares about the experience of planning a clergy workshop focused on the sensitive topics of infertility and loss. He also gives an impactful overview of the importance of ministering to men, and what priests – and wives – should know about how husbands experience infertility grief.If you are a diocesan family life director, Springs in the Desert is here for you! Contact us

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00:27:25

Infertility Is Not the Mission

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2025/08/27

"What do we do if we don't have children?"If this is a question you've wondered about in a season of infertility, this episode is for you! Springs contributors Ellie and Trey Weaver join Cassandra for another great episode on our theme, "Your Marriage Has a Mission." The Weavers used to feel like they weren't sure about the mission of their marriage – but today they have come to embrace the abundant opportunities that God has put in their path!This episode is filled

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On a Mission Together w/Keith and Ann Koshute

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2025/08/20

This week Ann welcomes very special guest Keith, her bestfriend and husband of 14 years. Ann and Keith talk about their experience of infertility early in marriage, how things have changed since then, and the ways God is calling them to be fruitful in surprising and fulfilling ways.Keith is the “behind-the-scenes” support for Ann in ministry, but this isn’t his first appearance on the podcast! Dive into the archives and go way back to 2020 to hear how Keith, Ann, and the Springs Team shared about

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00:22:39

How Can I Support My Spouse In a Season of Infertility?

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2025/08/13

Today on the podcast, Cassandra is joined by Katie (our blog manager!) and Matthew Summers. We talk about how important it is for couples to discern their mission, and for husbands and wives to support each other in their careers and goals. Listen in for Katie's beautiful witness of praying for Matthew in a special way during the workday.Links:BlogBlogcast

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Pause to Pray: Your Marriage Has a Mission

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2025/08/06

Even on the path of infertility and loss, your marriage has a mission! Join Cassandra for a quick prayer break where we offer to God our petitions. It is our honor to walk with you!Links:Subscribe to the Weekly WellSubmit a Prayer Request

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00:24:42

Is your Relationship with NFP Complicated? [REPLAY]

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2025/07/30

Some episodes are just so good we have to air them twice! Tune in to this week's episode, a replay with one of our favorite guests!During National NFP Awareness Week, we thought it a great idea to welcome back a close friend of this ministry, Chris O'Neill, the Director of Marriage and Family Life for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Chris helps articulate why those carrying the cross of infertility may have mixed feelings about NFP, charting, etc., then helps us refocus on how to build deep,

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What To Do When Charting Feels Like a Chore

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2025/07/23

During NFP Awareness Week, Jillian is joined by her groom, Jesse for a Desert Reflection! They discuss ways to connect with your spouse — mind, body, and soul — when charting feels like a chore. They share ideas about how to incorporate prayer, physical movement, and interesting discussions into your daily routines to ensure moments of intimacy are the foundation of your marriage. Whether you are feeling reinvigorated to refocus on charting or needing to set the chart or conversations around NFP to

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How Can Infertility Be Incorporated Into NFP?

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2025/07/16

If you are an NFP Instructor, on a Marriage Prep Team, or serving engaged and married couples at the diocesan level, this one is for you! In preparation for National NFP Awareness Week, Jillian shares a resource that the Springs in the Desert Team created to help equip you to serve the 1 in 5 couples who may also be struggling to conceive or may experience infertility or loss during their NFP journey. Thank you for your yes in serving the Body of Christ, and it is an honor to walk alongside you!P.S

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What Does NFP & Intimacy Look Like After Pregnancy Loss?

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2025/07/09

Eileen Tully joins Jillian to discuss how to navigate reapproaching intimacy and NFP after experiencing pregnancy loss. They share tips about how to take every thought captive and encouragement to recognize and reframe our understanding of God after such a devastating event. From temptations and repentance, to healing and grieving, Eileen and Jillian have an honest conversation about the many challenges faced after loss. Biggest takeaway? God is not disappointed in you; God loves you, and so do

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Pause to Pray: A Summer Litany

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2025/07/02

If you are needing a refresh to your day, a minute to recalibrate, or a guided prayer for your morning devotions, listen to this episode! Whether you are in your prayer corner, on the drive to work, or on an evening walk, join Jillian in praying a summertime litany!Links:Submit a prayer request!

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What Does Healing Look Like? w/ Lisa Martinez

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2025/06/25

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

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Adoption, Interrupted w/ Clare Kane

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2025/06/18

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

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