Hannah's Heart

Many couples today are told that third-party sperm or egg donors are their only path to biological children. But is this option Biblical? What sort of psychological/emotional impact does it have on the children born in this way? Special guest Jennifer Friesen is the Director of Operations at Them Before Us and is the author of “My Daddy’s Name is Donor,” an article examining a study on young adults conceived by sperm donation. Find the full article here: https://thembeforeus.com/my-daddys-name-is-donor-study/

Julie West and Savannah Tucker tell their stories about how God led them to start a ministry to families of children with disabilities.

Anne and Kendra share their testimonies of coming to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior as well as talking infertility during the Easter season. Spring brings all the feels as we see every animal ready to have babies and we are still waiting, but because He lives we can face tomorrow.

Andrea Powell returns to the program with an update on continuing challenges to motherhood after child loss.

President Trump's mention of IVF during the recent State of the Union address has led to a renewed interest in the subject. Anne and Kendra discuss the issues and ethics of invitro fertilization.

Anne welcomes her friend, John Darnell, into the studio to talk about the missionary sending agency Global Outreach.

When Kelly lost her own sweet baby, something inside her snapped. She’d always been prolife but now the desire to defend and protect the unborn was burning inside her. Some may say she was just a stay at home mom. But when she said “yes” to Jesus, she started on an incredible journey.

Kim Smith tells her story of infertility which lasted 11 years and included miscarriages. That struggle led Kim and her husband to pursue adoption, and their adoption journey led Kim to start an adoption consulting agency, Cradled in Grace.

Anne and Kendra react to some exciting, terrifying, wonderful, awful news stories about whats going on in the world of fertility medicine. Links to articles below: https://www.heritage.org/life/commentary/designer-embryos-and-kids-born-the-dna-throuple-parents-understanding-the-depraved https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/video/three-parent-ivf-leads-to-birth-of-8-healthy-babies-without-mitochondrial-disease/ https://www.liveaction.org/news/preemie-born-22-weeks-miracle?fbclid=IwY2xjawP5nKVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExeWl1Z0swWU1MckVRSHAxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHko4_uqm5gOb_-_asZt5zstxHlxwLHzQKrWAmrQNadwHiNephyJx4TlhDyDP_aem_SOjsT0FW6_G8--Bcw47k3w https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1327754086057474&id=100064686851503&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=GgORjdyLwE4FBN8B# https://www.facebook.com/groups/252029351211252/posts/686774627736720/ https://www.liveaction.org/news/beautiful-family-photos-feature-baby-boy-who-had-prenatal-spina-bifida-surgery https://www.liveaction.org/news/embryos-ivf-killed-worn-jewelry

guest Ashley Opliger, author of the book, Cradled in Hope, returns to dicuss her chapter about about spiritual warfare after childloss.

Kelly’s precious baby girl died in her sleep at only 6 months old. And yet….somehow through God’s grace and a whole lot of worship music, this precious family has found peace in the storm. Kelly offers so much encouragement for any mom who has faced child loss.

Anne and Kendra talk with You are My Miracle author Alice Matagora. The book, written for children, helps parents explain to their kids their efforts and strong desire to have a baby.

Sabrina and Jase Wilbanks join Anne and Kendra to tell their story of a miracle birth after her water broke at just 17 weeks. Doctors strongly recommended abortion or induced labor. But the Wilbanks chose the 3rd option: go home and pray for a miracle.

Kristen McDaniel joins us to discuss nutrition and dietary dos and don'ts for someone struggling with infertility and PCOS. We hope you learn a lot and get encouraged for healthy habits for the new year!

Mercy Like Morning author Jane Johnson shares her story as she prepares to be the keynote speaker at our first ever Hannah's Heart Conference beginning January 30, 2026. Learn more and register for the conference at AFA.net/Events.

Ideally, the holidays bring joy and togetherness, but for many people the holidays are a painful reminder of unmet expectation, family loss and other things. Anne and Kendra offer godly encouragement for the holidays.

Kendra and Anne talk with Jenn Fowler, author of the book, "how Can I Not.

Today on Hannah’s Heart, Kendall shares her story of loss and hope. In a single moment, her life changed—turning her from new wife to widow. She reflects on the deep love she shared with her first husband and how his memory still lives on each day. Now, through God’s grace, Kendall is walking in a new chapter with a husband who honors both her heart and the life she lost.

Bev Johnson's 9th child, Verity, was diagnosed before birth with Edwards Syndrome, a condition many doctors consider incompatible with life. Even so, Beverly and her husband fell in love with Verity and let her live. They even started a ministry, Mama Bear Care, which provides support for families who receive a life-limiting diagnosis for their babies from diagnosis to delivery and beyond.

Lauren Daniel’s second baby, Eden, died before birth. Although the loss was no fault of her own, Lauren experienced anger and shame. God brought her through her struggle and has used her pain to encourage other women.

Quinet and Ari Tukes found the answer to their prayers in Christian adoption assistance programs, and now their baby Hannah is a talking, praying toddler.

“You are not broken!” Alex told his wife and suddenly Jamie began to weep. Long ago, a doctor had harshly told her that she would never conceive due to her autoimmune disease; and his words had clung to her like chains. But the God who knit Jamie together in her own mother’s womb had something miraculous in store for her. Listen to the Lee family as they share their story of infertility, loss, surrender and trusting God in the face of impossible odds.

“You are not broken!” Alex told his wife and suddenly Jamie began to weep. Long ago, a doctor had harshly told her that she would never conceive due to her autoimmune disease; and his words had clung to her like chains. But the God who knit Jamie together in her own mother’s womb had something miraculous in store for her. Listen to the Lee family as they share their story of infertility, loss, surrender and trusting God in the face of impossible odds.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness. Kendra and Anne share from their personal stories of loss and how they have clung to Christ along the way.