Together by AGCI

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Together by AGCI is a podcast from All God's Children International. On Together by AGCI we share the stories that connect us to people, allowing us to see the value of the most vulnerable children and families. We explore what it means to be from a hard place and what we can all do to literally change the world. Whether we tell the stories of families empowered to stay together, the stories of adoptive families coming together, or the stories of all of us working together for the sake of children and families in need, we hope you will join us as we march toward a brighter future… together.

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How This Adoptive Family Trusted God’s Calling

Nov 16 2023 37 mins  
Today we’re chatting with AGCI adoptive parents Jake and Kaitlyn Hoermann. Jake and Kaitlyn adopted their sweet son, Martin, from Bulgaria earlier this year. You don’t want to miss their inspiring story of following God’s call to bring their son home.

The Trauma-Informed Approach that is Changing Lives Around the World

Sep 21 2023 49 mins  
We are so excited about our conversation with Amanda Purvis, consultant with the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University and AGCI Board member. At KPICD, her main focus is instructing systems, organizations, and professionals working with children who have experienced trauma, in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®). In addition to her incre

How Sponsorship Works

Aug 17 2023 27 mins  
Today we’re talking about all things sponsorship! I was lucky enough to chat with Amanuel Roba, AGCI’s Associate Director of Sponsorship about this important program and the truly life-changing impact it can have on children and families. AGCI’s one to one sponsorship in Ethiopia is truly unique and is a simple way for people to have a direct impact on children in need. If yo

Supporting Children Through Medical Encounters

Aug 03 2023 41 mins  
No matter where you are at in your parenting or grandparenting journey, this episode is a must listen. We are joined by educator and Certified Life Specialist, Keeley Machen, talking through how we can best support and empower our children as they overcome medical encounters.

AGCI’s Work in The Philippines

Jul 20 2023 27 mins  
We are so excited to be chatting today with Sarah, our Philippines Programs Officer, and Taylor, our Asia and Europe Program Director. Taylor and Sarah are hard at work building AGCI’s programs in the Philippines that will impact children and families for generations to come.We are so inspired by their heart and dedication for this lifechanging work and we know you will be too.

The Impact of Adoption on Marriage & Family Relationships

Jul 06 2023 44 mins  

Meet Residents of Our Independence Program Home

Jun 22 2023 39 mins  
Today, we had the honor of chatting with some of our favorite people all the way from Bogota, Colombia! Angie and Taty are residents at AGCI’s Independence Program Home and are incredible young women who are working towards their college degree while enrolled in AGCI’s Independence Program. We are also joined by Wendy, who is part of AGCI’s team and providing some support in

On Being a Dad

Jun 08 2023 41 mins  
Today, our co-host Marisa Butterworth has an honest, funny, and vulnerable chat with her husband Jesse Butterworth about his journey being a biological and adoptive dad to their three kids and all that he has been working on as a father. Listen in to find out all that he has learned over the years.

What Do You Wish Your Parents Knew When They Adopted You?

May 25 2023 38 mins  
Today we’re chatting with the incredible Genet Roba. In this episode Genet shares her adoption story and what it was like to be adopted from Ethiopia as an older child. This episode is a must listen for anyone in the adoption community or thinking about becoming an adoptive parent. Genet’s story is filled with miracles and she has so much wisdom to share!

God’s Complete Guide to Parenting

May 11 2023 50 mins  
Pastor Neely McQueen is the Co-Lead Pastor of Overlake Church in Redmond, WA and has led for over 25 years in the church and parachurch organizations. She is a wife and mom to three young adults and today, she is going to share about what she’s learned about parenting after years of Biblical study.