Recording – 05-05-2024 21:08:19

Micah (19) and Christa (21) discuss the catholic faith and differences amongst the two.

Ava & Andrew 05/04/2024

Friends Ava (20) and Andrew (20) discuss their childhood memories, hopes for the future, and adoption.

interview with dad

I interviewed my dad and he tells me about how it was like growing up in San Pedro Sulla, Honduras. Then he tells me about how things have changed after being a father.

adoption process from Russia

Lauren (20) and MaryAnn (73) discuss marryAnn adopting her daughter from Russia.

Rebecca Jones Gaston speaks with Katherine Chon about her journey in social work

Rebecca Jones Gaston talks with her colleague, Katherine Chon, reflecting on her experiences in social work supporting children and families, the advice she received along the way, and what she has learned about trauma, change, and resilience.

Camdyn and Abe – 12/1/2023

Camdyn (19), sits down with friend Abe (19), to discuss what it’s like growing up as an adopted child, as well as discussing being black in America.

Interview with my adopted grandmother, Kathy Robinson

Kathy Robinson is 71 years old. Since my grandparents are all dead, she stepped in and filled that role for me. We talked about her childhood, school life, and the corse of her life in general.

Recording – 11-18-2023 16:37:04

Olive Tellegen interviews Elisabeth Tellegen (Her mom), Kate Cusato (Aunt), and Matt Prinkey (Uncle). Despite Elisabeth being adopted and not meeting her siblings until she was 21, they have been very close for decades and share crazy (slightly dirty) stories...

A welcoming experience of the Church – Paulist Fr. Joe Scott

Paulist Fr. Joe Scott recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a #priest. Fr. Joe served in campus ministry for much of his first decades as priest. He was also an associate editor at Paulist Press from 1998...

Flying Farmers

Ralph Breding grew up in rural Idaho and, with his family, farmed land that his German grandparents homesteaded in 1912. Ralph’s daughter, Lesa, interviews him about the intersection of farming and flying airplanes beginning with his parents, Gilbert and Gertrude...

Patricia Watts Teaches Us That Life Holds Endless Surprises

Patricia grew up in a home filled with love. Family stories cemented her sense of belonging and heritage. Recently, a growing interest in genealogy led her to do some research into her family ancestors. That exploration revealed a surprising truth...

Friendships in Ministry – Paulist Fr. Bill Edens

Paulist Fr. Bill Edens is an associate pastor at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew in #GrandRapids, MI. In this audio interview, he shares his #vocation story and more with Emanuele Sesta. To see a short video with parts of this...

Meaningful talks with Mom

I talk to my mom about why she decided to adopt me and if she is proud of me and what her hopes are for me. This interview really helped me to see how much she cares for me and...

Adoption

I interviewed Victor and Maddie who share their story about their open adoption of 19 months old girl Maxine.

Interview with Richard Buck

Interview between Richard Buck, his daughter, Amber Plumb, and granddaughter, Skylar Plumb, covering Richard's adventures while Amber was growing up, his work, and his love for the islands and the sea.

interview with my brother

I interview my brother, age 10, and we discuss his adoption, his family, and what he cares about the most.

Katie & Tristan adopt Sirius Black

Katie, who thought she was allergic, makes an unexpected adoption while at Petsmart 

Sarah Robertson about Mathilda’s Adoption

Sarah tells the story of adopting her beloved cat, Matilda

Autoethnographic Interview ft. Maddy Connolly

In this interview Maddy, a senior at Branham High school talks about her journey with Catholicism and how the events in the past couple of years have played a part in developing her faith.

International Adoption: How it Impacted a Daughter

Ali Townsend reflects on how her views on adoption have changed over the course of her life. Ali explains how adoption has both positively and negatively affected her identity, and details the adoption experiences she found most significant.

International Adoption: How it Worked Out for a Mother

Joan Oleck reflects on the process of becoming an adoptive parent to her daughter from Russia, and details her most memorable adoption experiences. Joan also discusses how adoption has shaped her identity, as well as her views on adoption as...