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Pause and Think

Aixa de López & Jackie Darby

Let’s pause and think! Join us for honest conversations about adoption and parenting, as we lament, encourage, give hope and explore our true identity and worth in Christ.For more information go to: www.whoseami.org

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51 episodes

  1. Grief and Gratitude in Adoption 26:21
  2. Redeeming the Hard Things: Research, Resilience, and the Power of Belonging 27:08
  3. Growing Up with 70 Foster Siblings: A Biological Daughter's Story 31:45
  4. From Silence to Strength: Adult Adoptees Finding Their Voice 21:41
  5. The Primal Wound: An Adoption Conversation That Will Stay With You 36:58
  6. Postpartum Healing & the Sacred Calling of Motherhood 33:04
  7. "I'd Choose You Again" : The Words Every Adopted Child Needs to Hear 30:12
  8. Name Changes: Healing or Harmful? 21:41
  9. Not an Orphan: Rediscovering Identity Through Adoption and Faith 38:39
  10. Abandoned at a Train Station: Stephanie Fast's Story of Survival 37:47
  11. Called to Love Across Cultures: Adoption, Identity, and Raising a Child Between Two Cultures 29:13
  12. The Sleeping Giant: Rethinking Orphan Care Through the Local Church 29:48
  13. Choosing Love Daily: An Adoptive Mom's Journey Through Attachment and Grace 26:47
  14. Called to Adopt: Trusting God Through the Waiting 33:33
  15. Saying Yes: Foster Care, Faith, and the Heart of Advocacy 23:04
  16. The Baten Story: Foster Care, Adoption, and a Faithful God 24:11
  17. Home and Heart: Belonging Beyond Borders in Adoption 24:15
  18. Attached on Purpose: Facing the Hard and Holy in Foster Care 22:57
  19. Mission as Family: The Salazars' Journey of Faith, Foster Care, and Community 22:02
  20. From Foster Child to Adoptive Mom: Kristen Thomas' Incredible Journey 24:36
  21. From Foster Care to Healing: Kristen Thomas' Powerful Story 23:05
  22. Foster Care, Faith & Real Life: Jamie Finn's Powerful Story 35:10
  23. Pure Religion in Action: Serving Orphans & Widows Together 28:01
  24. Adoption, Identity & Grace: A Transracial Adoptee's Journey 26:30
  25. Adoption & Loneliness — What No One Talks About 22:42
  26. Amber's Journey: Adoption, Trauma & Healing 34:22
  27. Adopted Birthdays: Cake, Questions & Closure 24:14
  28. "Gotcha Day: Celebration or Trigger? Navigating Adoption with Sensitivity" 23:57
  29. "From Abandonment to Adoption: Pastor Sandra's Powerful Journey of Healing & Hope" 32:00
  30. Jedd pt2 24:02
  31. Unlocking the Divine: Let God's Love Fuel Your Impact 27:58
  32. Adoption and the Church as a True Family 26:15
  33. Stay the Course: A Faithful Journey in Adoption 23:36
  34. Finding Peace Without Roots: An Adoptee's Spiritual Journey 19:58
  35. The Graduation Gift: A Search for Roots 23:20
  36. Celebrating One Year! 26:54
  37. Forgiving Mom: The Path to Understanding 32:49
  38. Interracial Adoption - Unveiling Hidden Cultural Layers: Zawadi Morrow pt2 28:25
  39. A Life-Changing Decision - From Orphaned to Embraced: Zawadi Morrow pt1 28:11
  40. The Healing Power of Community in Adoption 19:48
  41. Christmas: The Ultimate Story of Adoption and Family 20:28
  42. Finding Joy in Every Parenting Season 19:49
  43. Silent Grief in Adoption: Unpacking Tears and Healing 25:25
  44. Healing Rhythms: Simple Ways God's Love Mends Us! 18:31
  45. A Mysterious Email, Foster Care & A Father's Faith: Tony Mitchell's Adoption Story 24:58
  46. Navigating the Desire to Find Birth Parent - Kara Capps pt2 25:25
  47. Finding Worth Beyond Your Origin Story - Kara Capps: pt1 20:21
  48. Why It's So Important to Let Our Kids Lament 18:04
  49. The Unseen Nuances of Adoption 17:37
  50. Why Your Kids Deserve the Truth About Adoption 17:52