LBC Biblical Counseling Ministry

Infertility and Adoption

Below are some resources that we've complied on the topics of Infertility and Adoption. If you have more questions or would like to speak with one of our counselors, please click the link below. 

Infertility and Adoption Resources

Book Resources

By: Amy Baker 
The progression should have been natural. You got married, and children were supposed to follow in due time. But every month that ends in a period rather than a pregnancy has you feeling more and more depressed. Perhaps you even find yourself avoiding people and places with children because it is just too painful.
Amy Baker and Daniel Wickert help you see God’s presence and provision for you in the midst of your pain. With compassion and understanding, they walk through some of the struggles and pitfalls of dealing with infertility and offer practical help for leaning on Christ, connecting with your spouse, and engaging with others. 
By: Cody Newcome
While many who have been adopted have stories of brokenness and pain, biblical counselors have a tremendous opportunity to point adoptees to their spiritual adoption in Jesus Christ. Adoptees may question their worth, their identity, and to whom they belong, but God’s Word is sufficient to speak truth, bring comfort, and provide lasting help to the adoptee. This booklet provides practical help and spiritual encouragement to counselors to care for adoptees with the hope only found in Scripture. 
By: Linda Rice
Is your child defiant, often angry, frequently lying, inordinately affectionate to strangers, resistant to affection from parents, lacking in remorse, and seemingly unable to trust anyone? Antisocial behaviors and attitudes like these can lead to a diagnosis of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Adopted children are especially prone to develop it. Parenting the Difficult Child: A Biblical Perspective on Reactive Attachment Disorder applies a biblical lens to a child exhibiting defiant and aggressive behaviors and RAD characteristics. 

Online Resources

CCEF Counseling Resources for Infertility
https://www.ccef.org/search/?search=infertility

CCEF Counseling Resources for Adoption
https://www.ccef.org/search/?search=adoption

Infertility and the Purposes of God
By Cody Newcome
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/infertility-and-the-purposes-of-god/

Understanding the Adoptive Process
By Andrew Rogers
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/understanding-the-adoption-experience/

Caring for the Adopted Child
By Andrew Rogers and Cody Newcome
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/caring-for-the-adopted-child/

Hope for Weary Adoptive Parents
By Cody Newcome
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/hope-for-weary-adoptive-parents/

A Biblical Identity for Adoptees
By Andrew Rogers and Cody Newcome
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/a-biblical-identity-for-adoptees/

Biblical Lament for Adoptees
By Cody Newcome
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/biblical-lament-for-adoptees/

CCEF Counseling Resources for Miscarriage
https://www.ccef.org/search/?search=miscarriage

ACBC Soul Crushing, the Grief of Miscarriage and Infertility
https://biblicalcounseling.com/product/amy-baker-soul-crushing-the-grief-of-miscarriage-and-infertility/

Audio Resources

Infertility and Miscarriage
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/infertility-and-miscarriage/

Soul Crushing, the Grief of Miscarriage and Infertility
By Amy Baker
https://biblicalcounseling.com/product/amy-baker-soul-crushing-the-grief-of-miscarriage-and-infertility/

Doctrine of Adoption and Its Implications for Adoptive Families
By Andrew Rogers
https://biblicalcounseling.com/product/counseling-those-whove-been-adopted/

What Should You Do If You Can’t Have Kids
By Greg Gifford
https://fortisplus.org/tabs/search/videos/35163

Miscarriage - Part 1
https://www.faithlafayette.org/resources/podcast/miscarriage-part-1