Episode 328: Jackie Darby

 

Author and speaker

            Jackie Darby's newborn cries were heard by a missionary nurse passing a landfill in Seoul, Korea in 1963. Jackie sat down with me to talk about the trauma of her birth, her adoption story, and her struggle with identity.

            Please enjoy the 328th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Jackie Darby. Jackie, thank you for sharing your story with me, and for all you do to bring hope to those longing to belong. 

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Episode 327: David Heflin

 

Founder of Broken & Mended

            David Heflin is the founder of Broken & Mended, which is a ministry dedicated to providing community for those living with chronic illness. David sat down with me to share his journey and daily life with Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and Crohn's, as well as his heart for those who live in physical pain.

            Please enjoy the 327th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting David Heflin. David, thank you for coming on the show to share your journey with chronic illness and how much you care for those who physically suffer. 

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Episode 326: Emma Schroeder

 

Wife and mom

            Emma Schroeder is a few months out from her 21st birthday but she has already been married for almost two years and has a five-month-old daughter. Emma sat down with me to talk about her journey as a young wife and mom. 

            Please enjoy the 326th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Emma Schroeder. Emma, it was a gift to talk with you! Thank you for coming on the show and sharing your story with me. 

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Episode 325: Susie Singer Carter

 

Filmmaker and advocate

            Award-winning filmmaker, Susie Singer Carter, cofounded the nonprofit, ⁠ROAR 4 LTC⁠, which seeks to expose and end elderly abuse within long-term care facilities. Susie sat down with me to share her mother's own painful experience, the dangers of when care becomes a corporation, and ROAR's first ever national walk advocating for reform. 

            Please enjoy the 325th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Susie Singer Carter. Susie, I am so grateful for the work you are doing to bring awareness to such darkness. Thank you for being on the show!

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