Walking through Infertility
Biblical, Theological, and Moral Counsel for Those Who Are Struggling
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Pub Date Jun 30 2018 | Archive Date Jun 05 2018
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Description
Overflowing with warmth and sensitivity, this book explores what the Bible says about infertility, helping the church walk alongside couples struggling with infertility and assessing the ethical issues surrounding common fertility treatments and reproductive technologies.
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Advance Praise
“Infertility is painful. In these pages, Matthew Arbo gives biblical insight and wise counsel, offering both comfort and hope for those on this difficult journey. Walking through Infertility goes deeper than the superficial clichés couples often hear, which, though intended to comfort, can hurt. Arbo frames infertility within the biblical narrative, where it is actually quite common and significant—we find we are not alone. Additionally, he helps those navigating some of the complex ethical decisions made possible by modern technology for dealing with infertility—we are not without guidance. Ultimately, he points to our comfort in the community of the church and our hope in the God of life.”
—Joshua Ryan Butler, Pastor, Imago Dei Community, Portland, Oregon; author, The Skeletons in God’s Closet and The Pursuing God
“I am glad to commend Matthew Arbo’s Walking through Infertility both to couples going down this road and to the friends, family members, and professionals who walk this road with them. It is sensitively done, and full of wisdom and insight about what these couples are facing. It’s a worthwhile resource, which I will often consult.”
—Scott B. Rae, Professor of Christian Ethics, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
“Walking through Infertility is a resource I wish had been available when we walked through our own struggles with infertility. In an age of increasing medical advancement, the options for couples are numerous and often overwhelming. Matthew Arbo has provided a helpful resource for couples as they consider what the Bible has to say about infertility and how God’s Word speaks to the various treatments out there. But Arbo also speaks to church leaders, who are often left wondering how to counsel those under their care. This is a needed book and I’m glad it’s finally here.”
—Courtney Reissig, author, Glory in the Ordinary and The Accidental Feminist
“The challenges of infertility raise serious and substantive pastoral and ethical questions, yet few accessible—much less biblical—volumes exist to address them. Matthew Arbo’s sensitive and careful discussion is alive to the struggles such couples face, yet concerned about the ethical temptations that arise within them. This is a helpful volume, with theologically grounded counsel that lay leaders and pastors should weigh carefully.”
—Matthew Lee Anderson, Founder, Mere Orthodoxy; author, The End of Our Exploring: A Book About Questioning and the Confidence of Faith
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781433559310 |
| PRICE | $15.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Brittany W, Librarian
My husband and I are both Christians and having been trying to conceive for about 3 years now. We have tried some forms of fertility treatments but not very far down the road of treatments. I was very excited about reading this book as its about infertility from a Biblical perspective.
I did enjoy this book a lot. I really appreciated the concepts coming from a Biblical point of view and not just trying to make me feel better. Some of the things said in the book may hurt a bit, but I greatly appreciated it because I value what God's Word says more than how I feel. The author also delves into the idea of whether certain infertility treatments are Biblically acceptable. The author still did a great job of being tactful and sensitive to an obviously difficult topic. While I did get a little emotional at many points throughout the book, I never felt like the author was adding salt to any wounds, or trying to purposefully elicit strong emotional pulls with such an already emotional situation.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone going through infertility, or considering treatments.
Suzanne K, Reviewer
I received an advance copy of this book from Crossway and Net Galley.
You may not currently be facing infertility or be close to anyone who is. Or you may be in the midst of the devastation that is infertility. Either way: you need to read this book. Whether you have been given children or not, whether you are married or not, every believer would do well to read this book.
The book begins with examples of infertility in the Bible. These accounts are presented sympathetically and with great wisdom. We are reminded that children are not an entitlement or a reward but a gift.
The author then considers in chapter 2 Christian Disciipleship and human Affection which considers the importance of death to self and in chapter 3 considers the importance of church when facing issues with fertility.
In chapter 4 the moral issues surrounding various methods of infertility treatment are considered.
The book is very engaging with case studies and examples. It is also a very challenging read. For those with children we are reminded to be so thankful for this gift and there is much we can glean from the book about how to support our brothers and sisters in the Lord who have not received this gift. The chapter on fertility treatments is a good summary especially for those who want to know the morality of treatments in lay mans terms.
For those facing infertility I imagine it will be a very helpful read , however it will be a very emotional and challenging read. The author is compassionate but he also seeks to really unearth what scripture has to say on this highly emotive issue.
Cristie U, Book Trade Professional
I am not a religious person, but found this book to be informative and comforting. I recommend it to anyone that is struggling with infertility, whether they are religious or not.
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