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November 1, 2022

Title: Do Families Matter?
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Dr. Sharen Ford
with Wait No More (www.WaitNoMore.org)

November is National Adoption Awareness Month. With the holidays just around the corner, the importance of having a place to call home is only heightened.

Dr. Sharen Ford is the Director for Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family. Today, Dr. Ford discusses ways churches and individuals can help foster and adoptive families.

Dr. Ford says: “Satan is not happy when families stick together. Satan is not happy when the church is doing what God has called them to do. God sets the lonely in families. Where do they belong? They belong in Christian foster homes.”

Click here for more information about Wait No More, a division of Focus on the Family, which is dedicated to helping the children and families in foster and adoptive care.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do families matter, especially during the holidays?

How has foster parenting changed over the years?

What is the biggest obstacle to finding a stable and inviting home for a child in foster? Dr. Ford explains that many people do not believe that they will be enough for the foster children – that they won’t be able to provide what the children really need. She also believes case workers often don’t have enough faith that children can and will find a forever home.

How can churches and individuals come alongside foster and adoptive families to help lighten the financial cost? Dr. Ford has quite a few fantastic suggestions. Share them with the mission’s director/pastor at your church and get involved today!

Click here to donate to Wait No More as they help and encourage churches and individuals.

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July 19, 2022

Title: Adoption: A Loving Option
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by John Knox
with Opt Institute (www.optinstitute.org/)

Part 1 of 3

After the Roe v Wade reversal, the Opt Institute joined with George Barna and the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University to survey women of prime childbearing age (15-44) asking a variety of questions about unplanned pregnancy, abortion, and adoption.

John Knox is the Founder of Opt Institute, a non-profit research foundation dedicated to improving access to and support for private infant adoption. John discusses some of the results from their survey and encourages every Christian to become more involved with pregnancy help centers and adoption agencies.

Click here to view the survey results from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University.

Click here for more information about Opt Institute.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

In the wake of the recent SCOTUS reversal of Roe v. Wade, will millions of women be facing a different set of options regarding their pregnancies?

Why don’t more women consider adoption? John discusses the misconceptions about adoption, both in America and abroad. He also believes many churches don’t discuss adoption because they are afraid to bring up abortion.

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Adoption: A Loving Option
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by John Knox
with Opt Institute (www.optinstitute.org/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Where do women go first and most often for information when they find themselves in the midst of an unplanned pregnancy? John was surprised to learn that women go to the medical community, not family. “We’ve raised a generation who, when faced with a crisis pregnancy, turn to outside experts,” he says. George Barna calls it “outsourcing parenting”.

Whose influence carries the most weight in the decision to raise, abort, or place a child for adoption?

Why should churches become more involved in this issue? Terry and John discuss the importance of everyone in the church talking about this issue – from the senior pastor to the Sunday school teacher. Every church member needs to be involved, praying, and helping.

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Adoption: A Loving Option
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by John Knox
with Opt Institute (www.optinstitute.org/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the story behind the “I Am That Kid” campaign? John Knox shares his own personal story. Click here  for more details.

How many adoptions take place each year in America?

What is the goal and purpose of the Opt Institute?

What is the difference between an open adoption and a closed adoption?

How is the Opt Institute currently helping pregnancy help centers? Click here to receive more information about Opt Institute.

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January 17, 2018

Title: Adoption is a Loving Option
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Dr. Sharen Ford
with Wait No More (www.WaitNoMore.org)

Too many children are left to sleep in a cold, unfeeling room in a county building because there are not enough loving families willing to open their homes.

Dr. Sharen Ford is the Program Director for Focus on the Family’s adoption and orphan care efforts. Listen as she reveals just how desperate the need is and how you can help – even if you are not called to foster or adopt, you can help others who are.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is adoption truly a loving option?

What type of circumstance occur when children are placed in foster care?

How many children are awaiting adoption today in the US Foster Care System?

Is everyone called by God to adopt? HINT: No, but everyone can do something, specifically pray.

Listen as Dr. Sharen Ford explains some of the barriers regarding adoption.

Click here  for more resources and information regarding adoption.

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November 30, 2017

Title: Adoption as a Single Dad
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Kevin Fulton
with Kevin Fulton (www.VoteKevinFulton.com)

Part 1 of 3

Kevin Fulton was raised in California and moved to Houston thirteen years ago. Kevin was in the military and is a candidate for Texas State Representative, District 126, located in Northwest Harris County.

Listen as Terry discusses Kevin’s life, both in and out of the military and the decision he made to adopt two little girls.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why did Kevin join the military?

What were his duties oversees?

After leaving the military, Kevin decided to attend law school. This is when he reconnected with a friend from school who was in trouble. Listen as he recounts the story…

Why was Kevin led to adopt his friend’s two daughters?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Adoption as a Single Dad
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Kevin Fulton
with Kevin Fulton (www.VoteKevinFulton.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How old were the two girls when Kevin adopted them?

Was one of the girls addicted to drugs at birth?

What happened to the mom of the girls?

The Social Worker told Kevin that there were no blood relatives to care for the girls and they would be split apart, possibly for the rest of their lives. Kevin then decided to spring into action. Listen as he shares what happened next…

How has being a foster/adoptive dad changed Kevin?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Adoption as a Single Dad
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Kevin Fulton
with Kevin Fulton (www.VoteKevinFulton.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What kind of obstacles did Kevin face during the adoption process?

When the girls’ mom died from ovarian cancer, the autopsy report showed that she was free of the drugs that chained her down for most of her life. Why was this such a relief to Kevin?

Was Kevin nervous to become a foster/adoptive dad, or did God give him complete peace?

The girls are now in college and thriving! Listen as Kevin brags on them a little bit…

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September 8, 2011

Title: Adoption Training Saturday, September 10th At Anchor Point Center, League City
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Jan Hester
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

All women facing unintended pregnancies should have complete and accurate information on infant adoption along with information on resources available to them and their unborn child.

Join Act of Life for this training session at the Anchor Point Center, 103 Davis Road, League City. Registration begins at 8:30 AM this Saturday, September 10.

For all the details please log onto www.ActofLife.org. 

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February 10, 2010

Title: RELINQUISHMENT CEREMONY Part 1 of 2
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Becky Turner
with The Source for Women

The decision to carry a baby for nine months and then relinquish that baby to strangers is very difficult, no matter how old you are. Life House is a Christian maternity home in Houston that assists young mothers (ages 12-24) who are in the middle of a crisis pregnancy. If you or someone you know needs help, log on to www.LifeHouseHouston.org

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Title: RELINQUISHMENT CEREMONY Part 2 of 2
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Becky Turner
with The Source for Women

The Annual Life House Golf Tournament Fundraiser is just a few months away. Please log on to www.LifeHouseHouston.org to register.

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March 20, 2009

Title: AN ADOPTION EVENING Part 1 of 2
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Do you know someone in a crisis pregnancy situation that does not want an abortion, but cannot raise the child on her own? Adoption really is a loving option - for everyone involved. This Saturday evening, March 21, at Sagemont Church, Act of Life is hosting an event for anyone interested in adoption - birth mothers and fathers, adoptive parents, counselors, pastors. Everyone is invited. Log on to www.actoflife.org for ticket information.

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Title: AN ADOPTION EVENING Part 2 of 2
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Segment 2 of 2: Do you know someone in a crisis pregnancy situation that does not want an abortion, but cannot raise the child on her own? Adoption really is a loving option - for everyone involved. This Saturday evening, March 21, at Sagemont Church, Act of Life is hosting an event for anyone interested in adoption - birth mothers and fathers, adoptive parents, counselors, pastors. Everyone is invited. Log on to www.actoflife.org for ticket information.

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March 19, 2009

Title: AN ADOPTION EVENING
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Do you know someone in a crisis pregnancy situation that does not want an abortion, but cannot raise the child on her own? Adoption really is a loving option - for everyone involved. This Saturday evening, March 21, at Sagemont Church, Act of Life is hosting an event for anyone interested in adoption - birth mothers and fathers, adoptive parents, counselors, pastors. Everyone is invited. Log on to www.actoflife.org for ticket information.

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March 18, 2009

Title: AN ADOPTION EVENING
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Do you know someone in a crisis pregnancy situation that does not want an abortion, but cannot raise the child on her own? Adoption really is a loving option - for everyone involved. This Saturday evening, March 21, at Sagemont Church, Act of Life is hosting an event for anyone interested in adoption - birth mothers and fathers, adoptive parents, counselors, pastors. Everyone is invited. Log on to www.actoflife.org for ticket information.

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March 17, 2009

Title: AN ADOPTION EVENING
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Do you know someone in a crisis pregnancy situation that does not want an abortion, but cannot raise the child on her own? Adoption really is a loving option - for everyone involved. This Saturday evening, March 21, at Sagemont Church, Act of Life is hosting an event for anyone interested in adoption - birth mothers and fathers, adoptive parents, counselors, pastors. Everyone is invited. Log on to www.actoflife.org for ticket information.

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March 13, 2009

Title: AN ADOPTION EVENING Part 1 of 3
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Becky Wright
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Do you know someone in a crisis pregnancy situation that does not want an abortion, but cannot raise the child on her own? Adoption really is a loving option - for everyone involved. Log on to www.actoflife.org for ticket information.

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Title: CHILD OF MY HEART - AN ADOPTION SONG
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Becky Wright
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Guest Becky Wright is singer/song writer who has a passion for adoption. Becky is the featured performer at the Act of Life Adoption Evening at Sagemont Church in Houston on Saturday evening, March 21 at 6:30. You can find Becky at www.BeckyWrightSongs.com

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Title: AN ADOPTION EVENING Part 2 of 3
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Becky Wright
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Do you know someone in a crisis pregnancy situation that does not want an abortion, but cannot raise the child on her own? Adoption really is a loving option - for everyone involved. Log on to www.actoflife.org for ticket information.

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Title: CALL ME LOVED - AN ADOPTION SONG
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Becky Wright
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Guest Becky Wright is singer/song writer who has a passion for adoption. Becky is the featured performer at the Act of Life Adoption Evening at Sagemont Church in Houston on Saturday evening, March 21 at 6:30. You can find Becky at www.BeckyWrightSongs.com

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Title: ADOPTION IS A LOVING OPTION
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Julie Stobbe gives an update on the upcoming Adoption Evening on Saturday, March 21 at Sagemont Church. Log onto www.actoflife.org for ticket and registration information.

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Title: AN ADOPTION EVENING Part 3 of 3
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Becky Wright
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Do you know someone in a crisis pregnancy situation that does not want an abortion, but cannot raise the child on her own? Adoption really is a loving option - for everyone involved. Log on to www.actoflife.org for ticket information.

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March 12, 2009

Title: ADOPTION IS A LOVING OPTION
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Julie Stobbe gives an update on the upcoming Adoption Evening on Saturday, March 21 at Sagemont Church. Log onto www.actoflife.org for ticket and registration information.

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March 11, 2009

Title: ADOPTION IS A LOVING OPTION
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Julie Stobbe gives an update on the upcoming Adoption Evening on Saturday, March 21 at Sagemont Church. Log onto www.actoflife.org for ticket and registration information.

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February 17, 2009

Title: ACT OF LIFE EVENING Part 1 of 3
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Julie Stobbe, founder of Act of Life, an adoption ministry, discusses the reasons behind her passion for adoption. She is alive today - and has children of her own - because her birth mother sent her to a loving home through adoption! Join Julie and others at the Adoption Evening on Saturday, March 21 at 6:30 pm at Sagemont Church. Log onto www.actoflife.org for more information.

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Title: ACT OF LIFE EVENING Part 2 of 3
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Julie Stobbe, founder of Act of Life, an adoption ministry, discusses the reasons behind her passion for adoption. She is alive today - and has children of her own - because her birth mother sent her to a loving home through adoption! Join Julie and others at the Adoption Evening on Saturday, March 21 at 6:30 pm at Sagemont Church. Log onto www.actoflife.org for more information.

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Title: ACT OF LIFE EVENING Part 3 of 3
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

NEW GUEST: Lynda LeCompte Lynda LeCompte, Executive Director of Act of Life, an adoption ministry was not adopted herself and does not have adopted children. So why is she is interested in adoption? Join Lynda and others at the Adoption Evening on Saturday, March 21 at 6:30 pm at Sagemont Church. Log onto www.actoflife.org for more information.

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February 6, 2009

Title: ADOPTION IS A LOVING OPTION A Best of Segment
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

There are many, many couples in the US who desperately want a child - any child. No matter the race, sex, or physical problems. One way you can help is to encourage your Elected Official to sign HB 109, which would give Texans the right to purchase a “Choose Life” specialty license plate. Visit www.ActofLife.org for more information.

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November 6, 2008

Title: NOVEMBER IS ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH A Best of Segment
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

What is an open adoption? What is a closed adoption? What is a partial-open adoption? Guest Julie Stobbe answers theses and other questions. Log onto www.ActOfLife.org for more.

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November 15, 2007

Title: “…The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Lynda LeCompte
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

November is National Adoption Awareness month. Where does one start if they want to adopt or to place their child for adoption? A great place to start is by logging onto www.ActOfLife.org

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Title: Some many questions: What is an open adoption? What is a closed adoption? Many answers today!
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Edited segment: What is the difference between an open, closed, and partial-open adoption? Julie Stobbe is the Founder and President of Act of Life, a non-profit network resource center for adoption education and advocacy. www.ActOfLife.org

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November 7, 2007

Title: Twice Adopted! A Best of Segment
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Adopted as an infant, Julie Stobbe shares her story of hope as an educational tool to help dispel the great myths of adoption. God has given Julie an inspirational story as a means of illustrating the hope that can be found through adoption. For more, log onto the Act of Life website www.ActOfLife.org

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Title: NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH A Best of Segment
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

What is the difference between an open, closed, and partial-open adoption? Julie Stobbe is the Founder and President of Act of Life, a non-profit network resource center for adoption education and advocacy.

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August 30, 2007

Title: Twice Adopted!
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Adopted as an infant, Julie Stobbe shares her story of hope as an educational tool to help dispel the great myths of adoption. God has given Julie an inspirational story as a means of illustrating the hope that can be found through adoption. For more, log onto the Act of Life website www.ActOfLife.org

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November 9, 2006

Title: NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

What is the difference between an open, closed, and partial-open adoption? Julie Stobbe is the Founder and President of Act of Life, a non-profit network resource center for adoption education and advocacy.

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February 10, 2006

Title: ADOPTION IS AN ACT OF LIFE
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Hundred and hundreds of lives have been touched by the Act of Life organization here in Houston. Please support this wonderful organization with your prayers and financial support. Attend their Dinner and Silent Auction on March 2. Log on to www.ActOfLife.org for more information.

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Title: THE BEAUTY OF ADOPTION Segment 1 of 3 from November 21, 2005
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Adoption is a loving option. Julie Stobbe, the Executive Director of Act of Life, shares facts about adoption.

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Title: THE BEAUTY OF ADOPTION Segment 2 of 3 from November 21, 2005
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Adoption is a loving option. Julie Stobbe, the Executive Director of Act of Life, shares facts about adoption.

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Title: THE BEAUTY OF ADOPTION Segment 3 of 3 from November 21, 2005
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Adoption is a loving option. Julie Stobbe, the Executive Director of Act of Life, shares facts about adoption.

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November 21, 2005

Title: The Beauty of Adoption Segment 1 of 3
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Is adoption a problem waiting to happen? Is adoption a loving option? Julie Stobbe, the Executive Director of Act of Life, shares facts about adoption.

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Title: The Beauty of Adoption Segment 2 of 3
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Is adoption a problem waiting to happen? Is adoption a loving option? Julie Stobbe, the Executive Director of Act of Life, shares facts about adoption.

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Title: The Beauty of Adoption Segment 3 of 3
Topic: Adoption

Discussed by Julie Stobbe
with Act of Life (www.ActOfLife.org)

Is adoption a problem waiting to happen? Is adoption a loving option? Julie Stobbe, the Executive Director of Act of Life, shares facts about adoption.

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