Treasure In Earthen Vessels

True contentment is not ignoring our struggles and pains and then wearing a mask of joy. True contentment is rooted in the Lord. Join us as we counter the pitfalls of giving up with Biblical truths regarding contentment.

Desiring a baby is a good thing. But how do we respond when that desire goes unfulfilled? Naturally, we tend to either cling obsessively to the desire or give it up in hopelessness and despair. We know we need to live in contentment, but sometimes we confuse what that looks like. Join us as we discuss the pitfalls of giving up and the tendency to mask giving up with contentment. Next episode, we will counter these pitfalls with Biblical truths rooted in finding contentment in the Lord.

Today we conclude our three-part series on adoption. We will discuss where we are right now and also some of the lessons learned along the way. Adoption is a beautiful picture of God's adoption at salvation. We hope you enjoy this discussion.

Welcome back to part two of our adoption series! Listen as we dive into the process!

Have you ever considered adoption during your struggle to conceive? We have. And while there are many aspects to personally consider, we hope our own journeys with adoption will be an encouragement not to fear adoption but to trust God if He has adoption in your future.

We reached out to a few men close to us about what it has been like for them to deal with infertility. In this episode, we share some of the things they struggle with, some of the lessons they have learned, and some takeaways for us wives.

Have you ever been surprised by the wash of emotion or sense of loss that comes with infertility? It's possible you are grieving and don't even know it. Join us in this episode as we identify grief and how and can show up in our lives; but most importantly, how to deal with grief biblically.

Usually, no one means to say something insensitive, but it happens. A comment is made or a question is asked and we are hurt by it. How do we respond? In this episode, Candace and Aleah address both the inward and outward responses we should or could have when faced with an insensitive comment.

Are the feelings of competition, manipulation, and jealousy familiar to you on the road of infertility? Rachel and Leah struggled too but we can be encouraged by their story. God had great compassion on them and He was working behind the scenes to draw them to Himself.

Hannah suffered greatly, but her responses reveal her deep rooted faith and close relationship with her Heavenly Father. Join us as we discover how Hannah responded to her circumstances and sufferings and how we can respond in the same way.

In this episode, we discuss the circumstances of Hannah’s life, including her marriage with Elkanah, her rivalry with Peninnah, and her strong faith in God. We also explore her deep suffering surrounding her inability to bear children. In part two, we will explore how Hannah responded to her suffering and how we can apply those responses into our lives.

Have you ever said to yourself, “I wish I had known that sooner”? We have! And when it comes to fertility/infertility, there are numerous things we wish we had known before we got married. We hope what we share helps arm you with some knowledge needed to face dealing with fertility issues.

Have you ever felt like God wasn't doing His exceeding abundant work in your life, especially in the face of infertility? I have. Let's dive into the truth of Ephesians 3:20 and see what God has to say about His work in our lives.

In struggling with infertility, it is easy to get our focus fixated on a baby rather than on God. Listen in as Aleah shares how Psalm 62:5 has been a help to her in this area.

Have you ever felt unfulfilled, dissatisfied, or less than who ought to be? It can be easy to compare ourselves to others living the "dream life" and feel very inferior. But what does God say to us when we feel inferior to someone else? Listen in and find out!

Bitterness is like a root that intwines itself into our hearts and begins to spring up nasty weeds all over. If we are not careful, we can allow the hurts from infertility to plant bitterness in our hearts and wreak havoc.

Have you ever felt jealous because of an expecting mother's baby bump? Jealousy is something we've probably all felt. Just because it's a common feeling doesn't mean it's okay to indulge it. We need to check our feelings against the Bible and see what God has to say about our jealousy.

Candace shares with us information about endometriosis. We learn a little of her struggle with it, ways to manage it, and how it has affected her relationship with God. If you have endometriosis or know someone who does, this episode will be a great help!

In this episode, we discuss current topics. Who are DINKs? What is their affect on those with infertility? Should we decide how many kids we have and use birth control? Who is actually in control? Listen to find out!

This episode we dive into Aleah's journey with PCOS. She shares her experience, tips, and how this health struggle has changed her view of God.

This song of praise to God reminds the waiting woman to keep her eyes on God. Knowing Him, praising Him, and trusting Him is what life is about. He is able to do anything, most miraculously of all, He has made a way for us to know Him personally. How does this relate to infertility? Listen and find out!

Although she may be lesser known, the Shunemite woman is a wonderful example of thriving for the Lord despite her circumstances.

Today we look into the struggle of infertility for Isaac and Rebekah in the Bible. They wanted children, God had promised to bless them with children, and yet they had to wait 20 years for Esau and Jacob. What can we learn from their trial? Listen in to find out!

This episode begins a four part series looking into the instances of infertility in the Bible. Abraham and Sarah were called by God and given a specific promise to have a son despite their problem: they were childless. Their lives were a journey of faith as they learned to trust, obey, and wait on God. While we have not been given a specific promise for children, there is much we can learn from the lives of Abraham and Sarah as we seek to live by faith through the trials we face.

In this last episode of season 1, we discuss how to set yourself up for success in making resolutions for 2024. The Lord has to prosper our path but we should endeavor to grow personally as Christians.

Elisabeth is a woman who remained faithful to the Lord despite bearing a lifelong trial. Join us as we explore her life and find encouragement from her testimony.

Join us for a discussion of the godly character of Mary, the mother of Jesus. We learn through her example that submission and obedience during trial produce great blessing.

Another year, another Christmas, and the crib is still empty. How do you navigate the potential difficulties surrounding infertility that are surely to come during the Christmas season? Join us to find out !

This episode we tackle dealing with negative emotions biblically. God has created emotions but we have to be careful how we use our emotions. Identifying the cause, speaking the truth, and going to God are some of the steps needed to dealing with our negative emotions correctly.

Being a homemaker takes work, but it is work that is not often recognized or appreciated.

There can be many misconceptions about infertility and what a person is doing during a season of infertility. In this episode we try to clear up some of the misunderstandings and even guilt that can come with infertility.

Music has a powerful influence in our lives. Join us as we share how music has influenced us personally and dive into a couple reasons for using music in our homes. We also discuss this question: Is there an inappropriate time to listen to godly music?

Do you want family time to have some new life? And have you ever run dry on creativity? This episode is for you! We give you ideas and principles to turn your time together into something meaningful.

Marriage is hard enough on its own. Add in the struggle with infertility and it becomes even harder. In this episode, we tackle four ways infertility affects marriage, and how to manage the affects.

This episode deals with four areas that everyone can work on in their marriage. God desires marriage to be a sacred relationship that glorifies Him; come along as we dive into the details.

Having a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ is so important! Today’s focus is on the importance of spending time in God’s Word. We touch on building a habit, but not becoming ritualistic, and on God being the center of our devotions. We also share some things God has used in our walks with Him.

Hello! Welcome to Treasure in Earthen Vessels! We are excited to begin this journey with you. This episode features a little background on each of its hosts and how this podcast came to be. We would love to encourage and strengthen your relationship with Jesus and praise Him through our life experiences. Enjoy!