Walking through Infertility: Biblical, Theological, and Moral Counsel for Those Who Are Struggling

by Matthew Arbo

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2018

Overview

Infertility is the profoundly wounding experience of many couples, often leading to feelings of despair and shame as they grapple with shattered dreams and unanswered questions. But God does not leave them alone in their pain. The Creator and Redeemer of life has not forsaken the infertile, but has called and equipped them to participate in his church, kingdom, and mission.

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.

Key Features

• Helps understand that God is the Giver of life.
• Explores what the Bible says about infertility.
• Shows the ethical issues surrounding common fertility treatments.

Praise for Walking through Infertility

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, Redemption Church, Tempe, Arizona; 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, Dean of Faculty and Professor of Christian Ethics, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

Couples who have suffered from this deeply personal pain will find comfort, understanding, hope, and clear direction in this helpful book. Highly recommended.

--Rick Warren, Pastor, Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, California

Product Details

• Title: Walking through Infertility: Biblical, Theological, and Moral Counsel for Those Who Are Struggling
• Author: Matthew Arbo
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2018
• Logos Release Date: 2023
• Pages: 116
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Infertility › Patients--Counseling of--Moral and ethical aspects; Infertility › Religious aspects; Infertility › Psychological aspects
• ISBNs: 9781433559341, 9781433559310, 9781433559334, 143355934X, 1433559315, 1433559331, 9781433559327, 1433559323
• Resource ID: LLS:9781433559341
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-06T21:16:29Z

About Matthew Arbo

Matthew Arbo (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is assistant professor of theological studies and director of the Center for Faith and Public Life at Oklahoma Baptist University. He and his family are members of Frontline Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.