{"product_id":"misconceiving-ivf-an-essential-guide-to-the-perils-of-in-vitro-fertilization","title":"Misconceiving IVF: An Essential Guide to the Perils of In Vitro Fertilization","description":"\u003ch6\u003eBook Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn vitro fertilization\u003c\/em\u003e (IVF) is often hailed as a triumph of modern medicine, a compassionate solution for couples longing for a child. But beneath its promise lies a host of profound moral, theological, and ethical concerns that many Christians have never carefully considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMisconceiving IVF: An Essential Guide to the Perils of In Vitro Fertilization\u003c\/em\u003e is a compassionate yet uncompromising exploration of IVF through a distinctly biblical lens. Written for couples at every stage of the infertility journey, those struggling to conceive, those considering IVF, and those who have already undergone it, this book seeks to bring clarity where confusion often reigns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from Scripture, ethical reasoning, and pastoral experience, this book aims not to condemn but to shepherd, helping Christians think faithfully, act wisely, and find hope in the God who opens and closes the womb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are wrestling with infertility, counseling those who are, or seeking to understand the moral landscape of reproductive technologies, this book offers the biblical clarity and compassionate truth our age so desperately needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book helps readers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand God’s purposes and promises in the midst of infertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThink carefully about the moral implications of in vitro fertilization (IVF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluate questions of moral complicity in assisted reproductive technologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddress the difficult question of remaining embryos with biblical conviction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore adoption and other life-honoring alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquip pastors and churches to care wisely for couples facing infertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/founderspress.org\/products\/misconceiving-ivf?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=feebbc1c2\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;modal=sample#product-description\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead Sample Pages\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAuthor\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJosh Holler\u003c\/strong\u003e is the lead pastor of the First Baptist Church in St. John, Missouri. He is a Marine Corps veteran, husband, father of five, and the award winning author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eRedeeming Warriors: Veteran Suicide, Grieving, and the Fight for Faith\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Christian Focus Publications, 2020). Josh earned a BA from Wheaton College, an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary and ThM and PhD from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eMisconceiving IVF \u003c\/em\u003eis a necessary call for the church to confront ethical questions it has too often avoided. Written with sensitivity to the pain of infertility, this book urges Christians to slow down and thoughtfully examine the ethical and moral realities of IVF. As reproductive technologies advance and expand, Christians can no longer afford to ignore the ethical implications of IVF and the fertility industry as a whole.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eKallie Fell, \u003c\/strong\u003eMS, BSN, RN, Executive Director, The Center for Bioethics and Culture Network (CBC); Program Director, Paul Ramsey Institute; Host, Venus Rising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"In this carefully researched and very accessible volume, Dr. Josh Holler writes with biblical conviction, pastoral sensitivity, and ethical clarity about \u003cem\u003ein vitro \u003c\/em\u003efertilization. He describes his own journey of discovery as his eyes were opened to the dilemmas involved in supporting IVF and being pro-life. Anyone considering IVF should read this book. Pastors and counselors should read this book. Family and friends of infertile couples should read this book. Unborn human lives hang in the balance.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eC. Ben Mitchell, \u003c\/strong\u003ePhD, Professor, Author, \u003cem\u003eBioethics and Medicine: A Short Companion \u003c\/em\u003e(B\u0026amp;H Academic, 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Josh writes with sensitivity and conviction toward those considering, engaged in, or having concluded IVF. This issue is personal and complex for couples who are unable to conceive a child naturally. While technology continues to advance and even expensive processes become more affordable through insurance coverage or government subsidies, the ethical and moral challenges remain. In \u003cem\u003eMisconceiving IVF\u003c\/em\u003e, Josh urges couples to tap the brakes and consider the implications of frozen embryos. Those frozen embryos need a family, and Josh articulates a path forward for families wanting to adopt children in danger of being discarded. \u003cem\u003eMisconceiving IVF \u003c\/em\u003eis not a light read. The issues are weighty--and that's why this book is so valuable.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eTodd R. Chipman, \u003c\/strong\u003ePhD, Dean of Graduate Studies, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, MBTS; Teaching Pastor, The Master's Community Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Josh Holler not only provides an ethical evaluation of IVF, but he also writes with pastoral attentiveness to those who might be considering IVF or who have already used it, helping them to navigate their situation and the decisions they may face.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Bringe, \u003c\/strong\u003ePastor, Covenant Family Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Holler's book is a valuable resource for our time, shining a light upon the dark underbelly of a boundary-crossing practice while also offering wisdom and guidance to infertile couples seeking to honor God in the midst of their tragic plight.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eJosh Wilson, \u003c\/strong\u003ePastor, FBC Park Hills\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This isn't just a book for Christian couples considering IVF--it's necessary reading for every pastor in America right now. And whether you agree with Dr. Holler's conclusions or not (and I do), you will be challenged, edified, and blessed by the wisdom and careful reasoning contained within.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Wolfe, \u003c\/strong\u003eExecutive Director, Center for Baptist Leadership\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 204\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Founders Press\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: 2026 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holler, Joshua D.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67138640150769,"sku":"9798901200285","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/8731\/8425\/files\/9798901200285.png?v=1791470407","url":"https:\/\/reformedbookservices.com\/products\/misconceiving-ivf-an-essential-guide-to-the-perils-of-in-vitro-fertilization","provider":"Reformed Book Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}