Silent Sorrows: IVF, Surrogacy, and the Christian Vision of Parenthood

Father Josiah Trenham speaks with Katie Breckenridge, author of *Silent Sorrows, on IVF, Surrogacy, and Modern Reproductive Technologies* . This conversation explains why these practices are not morally neutral and how Orthodox Christian bioethics defends the dignity of human life, marriage, and children. Find Katie's book here: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Silent-Sorrows/Katherine-Breckenridge/9781958892497 00:00 Introduction 02:40 Background & faith journey 06:00 From pro-life work to bioethics 12:00 What IVF is 17:10 Why IVF is not neutral 25:10 Surrogacy and motherhood 32:00 Contraception, bioethics, and the Church Download the *Patristic Nectar App* everywhere! Make a Donation: *Text “PNP” to 53555 to make a tax-deductible donation.* Merchandise: https://store.patristicnectar.org/apparel/ #askFJ #OrthodoxChristianity #ChurchFathers #christian #god #jesus #ChristianFaith #SpiritualGrowth #FaithAndWorks #Theology #EasternOrthodoxy #Catechesis #ChristianTradition #GospelTruth #ChristianDoctrine #OrthodoxTeaching #DivineWisdom #ChristianLiving #NoOtherGods #FatherJosiahTrenham #PatristicNectar