This Week's Program
Adopting in Kenya
What does a young couple do when their dreams and plans for starting a family don’t work out? According to the Centers for Disease Control, it’s a reality that almost 12% of couples in the United States face.
John and Glenda Leonard are one such couple. After five years of trying to start a family, the Leonards packed their bags and went to work at a school in Kenya. Little did they know they would find their children at an orphanage there.
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Emily Ralph
Religion has gotten a bad reputation in today’s culture. Those of us who say we follow Jesus do hold some responsibility for our society’s rejection of religion. After all, who wants to be a part of a religious group if all that means is attending church on Sundays, giving ten percent of your income to charity, and trying not to swear or watch too many R-rated movies?
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This is the orphanage in Kenya where John & Glenda adopted.
Show Hope
An organization founded by Christian music artist Stephen Curtis Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth, dedicated to reducing barriers to adoption and providing financial aid to families who want to adopt.
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Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew, Sherrie Eldridge
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