Show Hope: A Biological Sibling's Perspective with Emily Chapman Richards [S8E13]

Show Hope: A Biological Sibling's Perspective with Emily Chapman Richards [S8E13]

Emily Chapman Richards, daughter of Christian music artist Steven Curtis Chapman and current Advisor and Ambassador of Show Hope joins this episode. Emily shares her journey as a biological sibling in this adoption story that began when she was inspired at just 11 years old. After a trip to Haiti, Emily became the catalyst for her family's decision to begin to pray about adoption which led to bringing home three sisters from China. April Fallon, the host of ADOPTION NOW, asks how Emily’s parents prepared their biological siblings for such a life changing event? What responsibilities would she and her siblings have? They family worked together as they expanded. She opens up about the joy they experienced and also how her family went through a devasting loss after their third adoption. The Chapman family held on to each other as they went through grief and continued to press forward to help other families.

Today, Emily carries forward her family's legacy through Show Hope, the organization her parents founded that has helped over 9,000 children find forever families from around the world. Emily's passion shines through as she shares her heart for viewing adoption not as an obligation but as an invitation to experience love in a profound way.

Whether you're just beginning to explore adoption or maybe you are experiencing grief in the process, this conversation offers heartfelt encouragement and direction for your own adoption journey.

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Robyn and Andy's Story [S1E33]

Robyn and Andy's Story [S1E33]

This week we have an adoption story from Oklahoma!! This family lived in Zambia, had 4 biological sons and then adopted a little Zambian boy. They share their journey back to the U.S. and their experience in foster care and domestic adoption. This story is for anyone who has been disappointed in God. Andy and Robyn share how they kept their faith through the loss of their biological son and how adoption changed their lives.

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Brian and Season's Story [S1E32]

Brian and Season's Story [S1E32]

Adopting through the foster care system can seem scary but as Brian and Season tell their story we learn that having an agency can be a big help. They got a call about this little girl who was born at 27 weeks and doctors thought she may be blind, deaf and not able to walk. She became their miracle.

5 Jan 201743min

Brooke's Story [S1E31]

Brooke's Story [S1E31]

Brooke adopted her son at Denny's (yes Denny's) and her youngest daughter 6 years later. Both adoptions were under $8,000, so she decided to start Fuller Arms Adoption Education. She educates adoptive parents on how to find their birth mother without an agency.

28 Des 201638min

A Birthmom's Story [S1E30]

A Birthmom's Story [S1E30]

Liz was young when she got pregnant. She was in a committed relationship but the birth father did not want children. She had limited options and decided to choose adoption for her baby boy. She told no one. After years of grief and a failed marriage to the birth father, Liz radically changed her life. She never stopped missing her son. Twenty-one years later she got an email....

22 Des 201644min

Marty and Elizabeth's Story [S1E29]

Marty and Elizabeth's Story [S1E29]

Marty and Elizabeth chose embryo adoption to expand their family. Another family donated their embryo that was frozen for 18 years! Elizabeth was able to carry the baby full term, and gave birth to Marley in June.

14 Des 201642min

Kim and Jahn's Story [S1E28]

Kim and Jahn's Story [S1E28]

When Jahn and Kim decided to pursue adoption in the Ukraine, they had no idea how intense the fight would be to bring home their son. ADOPTION NOW is so honored to have Kim de Blecourt on the podcast! She is the award-winning author of "Until We All Come Home" and the President of Nourished Hearts. You do not want to miss her adoption story!

7 Des 201644min

Allison's Story [S1E27]

Allison's Story [S1E27]

Allison was adopted as a baby, and at 27, she searches for her Birthmom to find out some medical information. When Allison finds her, you won't believe how her story unfolds!

30 Nov 201644min

John and Alicia's Story [S1E26]

John and Alicia's Story [S1E26]

John and Alicia have two biological kids and went to Haiti to bring home their son. Years later they went back after the earthquake to get their youngest daughter. Listen to their story as they openly share their journey of adoption.

22 Nov 201644min

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