Ask the Pastors S5 E11: “What is a Biblical stance on IVF?”

The pastors discuss the biblical and ethical considerations around in vitro fertilization (IVF). They acknowledge the complexity of the issue, noting that while the discarding of unused embryos is clearly unethical, the use of IVF to conceive children is a more nuanced topic. The pastors explore various perspectives, including the view that IVF can be a way to overcome infertility, which is seen as a result of the fall, as well as the concern that IVF involves "playing God" and the creation of human life outside of the natural process. They also discuss the practical and financial challenges of IVF, as well as the potential health risks to the mother and child. Overall, the pastors conclude that while they personally cannot endorse IVF due to the theological and ethical concerns, they respect that other Christians may have different convictions on the matter.