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Adopting Hope

By: Christianity Today
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  • On each episode of our show, hosts Joyce Koo Dalrymple and Sasha Parker invite a guest to share their stories related to adoptive, foster, and spiritual care of children. These stories reveal much about who we are, who God is, and how we’re transformed through the process of sacrificially loving others.
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  • Season Finale: Dr. Jeannine Hogg

    Season Finale: Dr. Jeannine Hogg
    Mar 25 2021
    On the season finale of our show, Hosts Joyce Dalrymple and Sasha Parker talk to Jeannine Hogg. Jeannine always wanted two things: to be a pediatrician and to have a family. The first desire came to life as she attended medical school, made her way through residency, and began to practice medicine. But as the years went by, marriage and children hadn’t become part of Hogg’s life. By her early forties, Hogg decided to pursue adoption.  Several years later, Hogg and her now six-year-old daughter have made a family together—one that’s still growing as Hogg is soon to marry a man who has a son. Tune in to the season finale of Adopting Hope for Dr. Hogg’s story of bringing her daughter into her home. Dr. Hogg shares some of the challenges, joys, and nuances of adopting as a single mother. And she offers wisdom gained from both her personal and professional life on child wellbeing, adoption, and the role of race and culture in making a family.  Thank you for listening to season one of Adopting Hope! Click here to check out any episodes you may have missed and to share your favorites with friends.  Adopting Hope is a production of Christianity Today. Produced by Mike Cosper, Joyce Koo Dalrymple, and Sasha Parker Edited and mixed by Alex Carter Theme song “We’ve Got This Hope” by Ellie Holcomb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Special Episode: One Adult Adoptee’s Story

    Special Episode: One Adult Adoptee’s Story
    Mar 18 2021
    As a Korean child of Caucasian parents in a tiny, rural town, Aaron and his adoptive siblings were some of the only non-white people in their community. Aaron came of age in the 80s and 90s, when, as he puts it, “we were all supposed to be colorblind.” So, he didn’t begin to explore his heritage until he was in his thirties. Aaron’s journey of discovery led him to become an advocate for fellow adoptees grappling with the nuances of adoption.Now, Aaron is the co-founder of Unfolding Adoptees, a community created by and for Christian adoptees where they can connect, share their stories and struggles, and offer mutual encouragement. Tune in to the latest episode of Adopting Hope for an insightful, rich conversation about the realities of adoption that carry on even in adulthood.Adopting Hope is a production of Christianity Today. Produced by Mike Cosper, Joyce Koo Dalrymple, and Sasha Parker Edited and mixed by Alex Carter Theme song “We’ve Got This Hope” by Ellie Holcomb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Brian and Amy Shaw

    Brian and Amy Shaw
    Mar 12 2021
    Brian and Amy Shaw were drawn together by their shared desire to serve the Lord abroad. They also wanted to have six children. And yet, despite a two-year stint in China and the births of their first few biological children, the Shaw’s attempts at missions and a large family just wouldn’t work out. Doors to mission opportunities repeatedly closed, and the Shaws suffered traumatic pregnancy losses. Brian and Amy felt confused, frustrated, and even depressed.  But God began to shed light on what he had in store for the Shaws—a family journey, full of both joy and suffering, that they never could have imagined. Both biologically and through adoption, he would bring ten children into their home, and he would give them the grace and courage to carry on in the wake of Brian’s terminal brain cancer diagnosis. Tune in to the latest episode of Adopting Hope for a story that will both soften and strengthen your heart. This fundraiser seeks to support the Shaws and their growing financial needs. Inheritance of Hope helps families walking through terminal cancer. Adopting Hope is a production of Christianity Today. Produced by Mike Cosper, Joyce Koo Dalrymple, and Sasha Parker Edited and mixed by Alex Carter Theme song “We’ve Got This Hope” by Ellie Holcomb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
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