The Merge-Episode 14 (Baptist Children's Home)
Dec 13, 2023 ·
47m 44s
In this inspiring episode of the Merge podcast, host Chris Autry engages in a profound conversation with Wade Parker from Baptist Children's Homes. They delve into the transformative power of...
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In this inspiring episode of the Merge podcast, host Chris Autry engages in a profound conversation with Wade Parker from Baptist Children's Homes. They delve into the transformative power of faith in the realms of adoption and foster care. Parker shares moving stories and insights into the organization's impactful work, highlighting the crucial role of birth mothers in the adoption process and the extensive support provided to them. The discussion also covers the challenges and rewards of foster care, the ministry's efforts in aiding intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals, and their significant work in combating sex trafficking in North Carolina. This episode is a powerful testament to how faith and compassion can bring about positive change in the lives of children and families, urging listeners to consider how they can contribute to this noble cause.
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- Introduction to the Merge Podcast
- Host: Chris Autry
- Focus: Leaders merging faith in Jesus Christ with their calling in culture
- Special Focus: Joy of families and organizations supporting families, including adoptive families
- Guest Introduction: Wade Parker
- Role: Director of Development, Northeast region, Baptist Children's Homes
- Background: Former bass guitarist for Sandstone, a band in Eastern North Carolina
- Adoptive Care and Foster Care
- Overview of Baptist Children's Homes' role in adoptive care
- Emphasis on caring for birth mothers and their significant role in the adoption process
- Discussion on the importance of providing support to birth mothers post-adoption
- Impact of Baptist Children's Homes
- Services beyond adoption: support for single moms, intellectually and developmentally disabled homes, and foster care homes
- Personal stories of transformation and support provided by Baptist Children's Homes
- Foster Care Ministry
- Training and development of foster parents
- Personalized care and support for foster families
- Challenges and rewards of fostering
- Ministry to the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled
- Overview of group homes and support services
- Personal stories highlighting the impact of this ministry
- Sex Trafficking Victim Support
- Baptist Children's Homes' role in providing support and care for sex trafficking victims
- Discussion on the prevalence of sex trafficking in North Carolina
- Partnership Opportunities
- Ways individuals and churches can partner with Baptist Children's Homes
- Financial support, volunteering, and legacy gifts
- Closing Remarks
- Reflections on the impact of adoption and foster care
- Encouragement to live a life on mission for Jesus Christ
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