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Adoption Journeys: Episode #20 of The Martha + Mary Show

Adoption Journeys Episode 20 Martha Mary Show Lee Nienhuis Katie Reid podcast

There is speculation that Martha, Mary, and Lazarus were orphaned. Whether that was the case or not, we do know that adoption is close to God’s heart, as proven by Scripture and in His plan for redemption.

God adopts us, sons and daughters, through Christ’s sacrifice and our acceptance of Him, by faith.

In honor of National Adoption Month and because Lee and Katie have each adopted a child into their families, today’s episode is all about adoption. We answer some common questions, share stories of joy and loss, and cry some too. It is our prayer that at least one child would be adopted as a result of this episode.

Listen to the latest episode over here, on our podcast webpage, or access Episode #20 on your favorite podcast app.

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Show Notes for Episode #20: Adoption Journeys

Katie and Lee share about their unique journeys as adoptive mamas and answer some frequently asked questions about adoption.

Things We Talk About:

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Theme Music: “The Feast” from Katie Reid’s “Echoes of My Heart” album.

Show Sponsor: The Faithful Life Planner

Big thanks to the Faithful Life Planner for sponsoring this episode. The Faithful Life Planner was created to help you care for your soul while still managing your day-to-day life.

  • Bethany Christian Services
  • Show Hope
  • Episode #5 Facing Fears + Overcoming Obstacles
  • The Reid Family with Show Hope Founders
  • Gabi’s and Lee’s Guatemala Trip
  • My Son has Two Mothers
Let us know about your adoption story or ask us adoption questions. @leenienhuis #marthamaryshow #NationalAdoptionMonth Share on X

Below: The Reid Family

Today’s Verse: John 15:16

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.

Below: The Nienhuis Family

Below: The Reid family adopted their 4th child, domestically.

Photo Credit: Alyssa & Drew Photography

Below: The Nienhuis family adopted Gabi as a baby, from Guatemala.

Lee & Gabi on their trip to Guatemala

Adoption is worth it! #NationalAdoptionMonth #marthamaryshow @leenienhuis Share on X

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God adopts us, sons and daughters, through Christ's sacrifice and our acceptance of Him, by faith. Share on X

Listen to Season 2 of The Martha + Mary Show:

Episode 13: The Heart of Martha + Mary (Interview with Joanna Weaver) 

Episode 14: Enneagram Explosion

Episode 15: Worry + Worship

Episode 16: Mother + Daughter Relationships (Interview with Blythe Daniel + Dr. Helen McIntosh)

Episode 17: Take a Rest

Episode 18: Intentional Parenting (Interview with Susan Seay)

Episode 19: When You Want to Quit

Read more about adoption:

Going There With Him, Katie M. Reid, 22 September 2014

Grace Found in Grief, Susan B. Mead, 25 August 2015

Hope Deferred, LifeLines, Fall 2015 edition

My Son Has Two Mothers, HuffPost, 4 May, 2016

When You’re “No” is Someone Else’s “Yes”, Bethany Christian Services, 28 October 2015

 

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