Links for You and Your Spouse
Content on external links may not always reflect the views of Springs in the Desert.
Ministries, Counseling & Spiritual Direction
Note: The professionals listed on this page are offered as a resource for those seeking additional support beyond the scope of our ministry.
These individuals have either contributed to Springs in the Desert or have been recommended by trusted members of our team. While we have every reason to believe they provide faithful and competent care, inclusion on this list should not be interpreted as a guarantee, endorsement, or recommendation of any particular provider or outcome. Individuals are encouraged to exercise their own judgment in selecting a professional whose experience and approach best meet their needs. Participation in Springs in the Desert does not establish a professional relationship with any provider listed here.
Visitation of Hearts: Spiritual Direction
With former team member Andrea Mahoney
Blessed Are They Grief Counseling LLC (OH, FL)
With Springs professional contributor Edward Luersman, MA, LPCC
Harbor Light Counseling (CT)
With Clare Kane, LPC-A, M.Sc.
Hanan Hope & Healing (AZ, CA, MO, WI)
With Brya Hanan, LMFT
Where Grief Meets Grace grief coaching (U.S.)
With Margalita Poletunow, LPC
Marigold & Iris Mental Health & Wellness (WI, IA)
With Lauren Braun, LPC
Waiting Seasons Counseling PLLC (telehealth in TX)
With Lauren Legnitto, LCSW
Journey to Peace Counseling (AZ, telehealth)
*Note: Dr. Nate Verschaetse is not accepting new clients at this time
Red Bird Ministries
An organization that systematically guides individuals and couples through the complexity and trauma that happens with the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood.
We Carry You Still
A miscarriage and infant loss ministry that offers resources and memory boxes.
Covenant Resources Miscarriage Ministry
A ministry that provides dignified care to miscarried babies and their families.
Lily of the Valley Catholic Ministry
A Catholic lay ministry that serves families experiencing infertility, difficult prenatal diagnosis, postnatal medical challenges, and those who have had a pregnancy or infant loss.
Heaven’s Gain Ministries
Providing pregnancy loss support, caskets, urns, and memorial items.
The Apostolate of Hannah’s Tears
Offers prayer, support and comfort to the brokenhearted who suffer the pains of infertility at any stage of life, difficult pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, the loss of a child and the adoption process.
PerpetuaLifecare Inc.
For infertility resources and support.
Books & Spiritual Reading
Specific to Infertility:
Waiting with Mary: A Seven Sorrows Devotional for Catholic Women facing Infertility
By Springs in the Desert contributor Kathryn Wood
Under the Laurel Tree: Grieving Infertility with Saints Anna and Joachim
By Nicole Roccas
Twelve Stripes Deep: How Infertility & Other Suffering Delivered My Greatest Joys
By Mary Bruno
When Expecting Doesn’t Happen: Turning Infertility Into a Journey of Hope
By Marie Meaney
Spirituality:
The Secret Diary of Elizabeth Leseur
By Elisabeth Leseur
Searching for and Maintaining Peace
By Fr. Jacques Philippe
Interior Freedom
By Fr. Jacques Philippe
Jesus Approaches
By Liz Kelly
Video Content
Virtual Retreats:
Passwords required. Contact us if you would like to view these retreats.
Arise: Virtual Mother’s Day Retreat
Belonging: Virtual Mother’s Day Retreat
Springs of Hope: Virtual Mother’s Day Retreat
Walking with Christ: A Desert Pilgrimage
Chosen for this Cross: A Desert Pilgrimage
Praying Through Infertility: Virtual Advent Retreat
Presentations & Webinars:
Fruitfulness in the Desert – Pastoral Accompaniment in a Season of Infertility
Presentation by Ann Koshute and Fr. Paul at the Forum on Infertility: Better, Moral Alternatives to In-Vitro Fertilization and the Spiritual Care for Couples, September 27, 2025
Q&A with Ann Koshute and Fr. Paul
The Forum on Infertility: Better, Moral Alternatives to In-Vitro Fertilization and the Spiritual Care for Couples, September 27, 2025
Accompanying those Struggling with Infertility
Franciscan University Catechetical Institute, April 22, 2025 (handout)
Infertility and Pastoral Ministry
NFP Office Hours, July 10, 2024
Infertility: Finding Fruitfulness in the Desert
A webinar presented by Springs in the Desert and the Diocese of Steubenville
NFP and Infertility: Finding Fruitfulness in the Desert (Catholic Accompaniment through Infertility)
A virtual workshop presented by Springs in the Desert and Evangelize Boston
Other:
Springs in the Desert YouTube Channel
Springs in the Desert: Catholic Accompaniment Through Infertility
How Coping with Infertility Changed My Life | Ann M. Koshute & Fr. Paul Varchola West
Dr. J. Show (The Ruth Institute), November 20, 2025
Springs in the Desert: New Jersey Catholic Conference Town Square Video Series
With Dr. Kimberly Henkel and Ann Koshute, April 20, 2023
Enkindle Rosary with the Office of Natural Family Planning, Archdiocese of St. Louis
With Cassi and Ian Durnan, December 7, 2022
Faith and Marriage Today with Springs in the Desert
Hosted by Jason Angelette, September 2022
“Interview with Stacey & Phil Huneck – Creighton Model Users”
By Marise Frangie. YouTube, May 5, 2022
Called to the Joy of Love: “Fortifying Married Couples”
By Ann Koshute and Kimberly Henkel. USCCB YouTube Channel, February 7, 2022
Enkindle Rosary with the Office of Natural Family Planning, Archdiocese of St. Louis
With Cassandra Taylor, October 6, 2021
Podcasts & Podcast Episodes
Author Leigh Snead interviews Ann Koshute
Conversations with Consequences, The Catholic Association, February 2026
The Cross of Infertility with Ann Koshute
The Quest, Guadalupe Radio Network, September 2024
Ann Koshute of Springs in the Desert
Catholic Momcast, August 2024
When a Catholic Couple Faces Infertility with Ann Koshute and Christina Heidemann
Detroit Stories, June 2024
A Letter to the Mother Who Feels Like Her Spiritual Maternity Is a Consolation Prize with Ann Koshute
Letters to Women, April 2024
Cassi and Ian Durnan on Infertility, Springs in the Desert and the Cherished retreat
The Catholic Conversation, April 2024
Infertility (with Cassi and Ian Durnan)
EWTN’s Beacon of Truth with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, April 2024
A Letter to the Mother Wondering About Foster Care and Adoption with Kimberly Henkel
Letters to Women, March 2024
Interview with Jillian Kubik, Assistant Director of Springs in the Desert
Real Presence Radio, October 2023
The Isolation of Infertility – feat. Ann Koshute, co-founder Springs in the Desert
Candid Catholic Convos, October 2023
Talking about Infertility – PeakDay Podcast Episode 22 (with Ann Koshute)
Couple to Couple League PeakDay Podcast, August 2023
Ethical Options for Infertility (with Kimberly Henkel and Ann Koshute)
Catholic Answers Focus, June 2023
4/22/23 – Dcn. Bob Evans on St. Paul, Sunday’s Gospel with Bishop Dolan and News Including Cassi Durnan
The Bishop’s Hour (Diocese of Phoenix), April 2023. Hear Cassi starting around 12:30
Guestsplaining 040: Dr. Kimberley Henkel on Catholics and Infertility
Godsplaining, January 2023
Kimberly Henkel – “Rays of Hope-New Family Healing Ministries”
Family Sanctuary on St. Gabriel Radio, November 12, 2022
Kimberly Henkel – “From Infertility to New Fruitfulness”
Family Sanctuary on St. Gabriel Radio, November 5, 2022
Ann Koshute of Springs in the Desert on the SRNF Podcast
Philly Nonnatus Podcast, June 2022
God is Always Working in Our Pain with Ann Koshute of Springs in the Desert
Mamas in Spirit Podcast, June 2022
Always Hope Podcast: “Surviving Infertility”
Ann Koshute talks with Dr. Mario Sacasa on this episode of Always Hope
Made for Love Podcast: “Infertility and Relationships, part 1”
With Ann Koshute and Kimberly Henkel
Made for Love Podcast: “Infertility, part 2”
With Ann Koshute and Kimberly Henkel
The Catholic Servant Podcast: “Hope and Healing for Catholics Who Struggle with Infertility”
With Cassandra Taylor
Candid Catholic Convos: “Infertility: How to Find Hope and Community”
With Ann Koshute
Catholic Military Life Podcast: “Kimberly Colby on Infertility in the Military”
with Kim Colby
“Jesus Conversations ~ Springs in the Desert”
Building Through Him – Kingdom Builders Podcast
Truth in Charity with Bishop Rhoades: “The Holy Spirit and Human Dignity”
Bishop Rhoades discusses National Infertility Awareness Week, Springs in the Desert, and spiritual parenthood on this episode starting around minute 28.
Articles in Academic Journals
“A Spring in the Desert: Infertility and Merciful Accompaniment”
By Kimberly Henkel, Ann Koshute, and Stacey Huneck. The Linacre Quarterly, September 2022
“Springs in the Desert: Infertility, Accompaniment and Fruitfulness”
By Kimberly Henkel and Ann Koshute. Humanum 2018 (3)
Blogs & Articles
“7 Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage During Infertility”
“5 Things I Wish My Doctor Knew About Infertility”
“5 Things I Wish My Pastor Knew About Infertility”
“5 Things I Wish My NaPro Doctor Knew About Infertility”
“Accompanying infertile couples with love and understanding”
By Ann Koshute. Legatus, February 2023
“I Didn’t Think I Could Be Happy Without a Pregnancy”
By Stacey Huneck. Grotto Network, May 2022
“Reflection – September 22, 2021”
By Anna McKeever. FaithND, September 22, 2021
“When You’re Infertile, ‘Pregnancy Envy’ Is Actually a Form of Grief”
By Stacey Huneck. Grotto Network, August 2021
“Did NFP Fail Me?”
By Springs contributor Andrea Mahoney. Managing Your Fertility, July 2, 2021
“Despite My Infertility, I Am Still a Mother’”
By Stacey Huneck. Grotto Network, May 2021
