Best Adoptee Lisa Ann Podcasts (2025)

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Self-Described Sociopath Brutally Stabs Both Parents | Christina Anne Adams 12:12

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A 74-year-old father called 911 with his last words: “Christina with a knife… my wife’s been attacked too… I’m fading fast.” On September 16, 2022, in Leeward Air Ranch, Florida, Richard Langer and his wife Sally were brutally stabbed inside their own home. Inside the house, it’s a bloodbath. One parent clings to life. The other won’t survive. And …

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Father Stabs Daughter, Claims it was a Game | Simon Vickers Case Update 5:45

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A father claimed it was just a tragic accident—said he threw a knife instead of a spatula during a “play fight” with his daughter. But 14-year-old Scarlett Vickers was dead from a stab wound straight to the heart. Her father, Simon Vickers, was sentenced to life in prison with a 15-year minimum. Now the Court of Appeal has ruled on whether that sen…

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Melanie Dunstan - DNA 101 17:45

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Today we're joined by Melanie Dunstan, founder of The DNA Connection. Melanie is a trained Genetic Genealogist, Private Investigator, and Skip Tracer, with an extensive background in Nursing—who has five university degrees including a Master of Nurse Practitioner. She is passionate about using DNA to help solve mysteries, rebuild connections, and b…

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FBI Mom Beaten to Death Beside Her Baby | Nicholas Myklebust 10:31

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A 911 call from a Denver townhome led police to a devastating scene—Seorin Kim, a forensic accountant with the FBI, was bleeding on the floor. Her newborn daughter, Lesley, was found unresponsive nearby. Her husband, Nicholas Myklebust, said it was a tragic accident. But nothing about that morning made sense. ************************************** …

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The Killer Clown Case: How Marlene Warren Was Murdered at Her Front Door | Sheila Keen 32:06

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Marlene Warren answered the door of her upscale Wellington, Florida home and smiled. Flowers. Balloons and a clown. Seconds later, the 40-year-old mother was shot in the face in front of her son—and it would take nearly 30 years to name the killer. Was it her husband, Micheal Warren, or his mistress, Sheila Keen? ***********************************…

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86. God Is Bigger Than All of It: A Story of Surrender and Strength with Carly Souza 43:25

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Carly Souza, the director of Fostering Hope in Las Vegas. Fostering Hope is an organization that supports foster families, children in foster care, and biological parents by creating pathways for reconciliation and full restoration. Fostering Hope builds care communities and offers support groups that surround an…

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Florida Cop’s Wife Found Dead—But This Was No Suicide | Lt. Ellie Shea 9:28

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A former cop calls 911 and says he found his wife shot in their Orlando bedroom. The scene looked like suicide—until investigators uncovered deleted texts, planted messages, and a timeline that didn’t match up. Was Lt. Eloilda “Ellie” Shea murdered by the man (Anthony Shea) who once swore to protect her? ********************************************…

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She Left Her Baby Alone for a Hinge Date, Teen Starved in a Motel: Two Cases of Unthinkable Neglect 7:55

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Aston Starkey, 13, was found malnourished and unresponsive in a Birmingham motel. His mother, Serena Starkey, vanished before facing a murder charge. In Texas, 25-year-old Reese Louise Myers left her toddler alone—no diaper, no sitter—while she drove 150 miles for a Hinge date. Two children. Two states. Two cases of pure neglect. And no one stepped…

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Nadia Levett - Part One 46:27

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In this episode, we're joined by someone whose story weaves through early foster care, complex family connections, and the enduring search for belonging and identity. Nadia Levett was born in 1982 and adopted at the age of five after spending her early years moving between foster homes and biological family members. Her story is unique, layered, an…

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Nadia Levett - Part Two 58:22

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In Part Two, Nadia Levett continues her story. Nadia's experience weaves through early foster care, complex family connections, and the enduring search for belonging and identity. She was born in 1982 and adopted at the age of five after spending her early years moving between foster homes and biological family members. Her story is unique, layered…

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7-Year-Old Tied Up, Mouth Glued Shut, Beat, and Murdered | Lisa Mitchell 12:40

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Lisa Mitchell walked into St. Anthony’s Medical Center holding her 7-year-old daughter, Violet—unmoving, underweight, and already showing signs of rigor mortis. By the time doctors saw her, it was too late. But what they discovered sparked one of the most disturbing child abuse investigations Oklahoma has seen. This is the case of Violet Mitchell. …

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85. Spiritual Formation: The Power of Scripture Memory 32:31

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We’re back with another episode in our Spiritual Formation series, and today we’re focusing on the practice of scripture memory. This conversation is all about what it means to tuck God’s Word into our hearts—setting our minds on truth and learning to depend on Him in our everyday lives. We talk about the many benefits of memorizing scripture, incl…

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She Murdered Her Ex and His Girlfriend—With Her 5 Kids in the Car | Amanda Janzen 11:05

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A custody exchange on December 25th turned into a deadly ambush in the parking lot of a Gainesville Walgreens. Amanda Janzen waited in her car with five kids and a loaded gun. Moments later, her ex’s girlfriend was dead, and Amanda was leading police on a 100-mph chase—her children crying in the backseat. This is the case of Amanda Janzen, and the …

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Adopted for Slavery and Abuse | Trial Update of Jeanne Kay Whitefeather and Donald Ray Lantz 22:13

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A neighbor heard something strange coming from a shed. Deputies arrived and a girl answered from the other side of the locked metal doors: “We can’t open it.” Inside, they found two barefoot, filthy, terrified teenagers. Five Black siblings, adopted by a white couple, were rescued that day from what prosecutors would later call one of the most dist…

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A Son’s Secret Life Let to the Double Murder of His Parents | Chandler Halderson 30:55

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Chandler Halderson said his parents had left for a cabin trip with friends. But nothing he said was true. What really happened was far more twisted—and it all unraveled because his web of lies was about to collapse. This is a case of ego, deception, and a plan so dumb it was almost destined to fail. Listen now to the full case on Love and Murder **…

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84. How to Talk to Your Kids About Adoption & Foster Care — Even If It's Not Your Family’s Story with Trisha White Priebe 52:39

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In this episode, Trisha White Priebe—an adult adoptee, writer, and speaker—joins the show to talk about something we don’t always think about: how families who aren’t part of the adoption or foster care world can still help their kids understand it. There are plenty of resources out there for adoptive families, but what about the parents whose kids…

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Human Jawbone Found in a Brutal Domestic Murder | Ian Baunach 11:56

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Katie Baunach did everything right. She got a restraining order. She documented the abuse. She followed the law. She tried to get help. The system failed her. But when she went back to her ex-husband’s house just to grab a few things, he was waiting for her. And what happened next is something no one should ever have to hear. Listen to the case of …

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'Can I Kill an Illegal Human?' Murder Disguised as Suicide | Ty Vaughn 6:43

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“My spouse is dead. Help. My life is over.” That’s what Ty Vaughn told a 911 dispatcher just after 5:30 in the morning. But when investigators looked at the timeline, the texts, and his own search history… that panic started to look a lot like premeditation. ************************************** Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a …

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She Killed Her Children — But Was it Mental Health Illness or Murder? | The Lindsay Clancy Case 35:48

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“She killed the kids!” That’s what 911 dispatch heard when Patrick Clancy got home and found the unimaginable. His wife, Lindsay Clancy, was on the lawn. His children were in the basement. And what happened inside their Massachusetts home that evening has sparked national outrage, heartbreak—and an ongoing courtroom fight over mental illness, medic…

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83. Faith in Action: The Church and Foster Care with Vince Smith 25:25

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In this episode of The ReStoried Podcast, we sit down with Vince Smith, former foster parent and director of Keystone Family Alliance, an organization committed to educating, motivating, and equipping churches across Pennsylvania to care for vulnerable children both locally and globally. Vince shares his journey as a foster parent to 35 children an…

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"She Did Everything Right" The Florida Murder of Mary Gingles | Nathan Gingles 13:58

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A father is gunned down in his backyard. A mother runs for her life. A neighbor opens the door—and gets murdered as well. Three people would be dead before sunrise… and the signs leading up to it were ignored again and again. Listen to hear what really happened the morning Mary Gingles begged for help against her husband, Nathan Gingles — and how t…

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The Torture and Murder of Elijah Vue: A Wisconsin Tragedy | Katrina Baur and Jessie Vang 11:08

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“I’ve been trying to reach my sister all day. She didn’t pick up her daughter from the babysitter. This is not like her.” When 3-year-old Elijah Vue was reported missing, the story seemed strange from the start — but no one expected it to end with DNA in a suitcase, a photo that broke hearts, and charges that pointed to something much darker. If yo…

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From Divorce to Death - “He Almost Got Away with It" | The Murder of Tricia Todd 32:56

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“I’ve been trying to reach my sister all day. She didn’t pick up her daughter from the babysitter. This is not like her.” That 911 call launched an investigation that led to a confession no one saw coming. Tricia Todd, a nurse and devoted mom, was missing—and the truth about her ex-husband, Steven Williams, unraveled piece by piece. This is one of …

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Across Oceans, Through Time: Lisa Preston's Reunion Revisited 46:51

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Lisa Preston returns to Adopt Perspective with the next chapter of her extraordinary adoption journey — including her recent solo trip to the UK to spend time with her father, Richard. You can also catch Lisa on SBS Insight tonight (13 May 2025 at 8.30pm) in the episode 'DNA Doesn’t Lie', or watch on replay via SBS On Demand. Born in England in 197…

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82. Replay- From Awareness to Action: Empowering Churches to Support Foster Families with Brannon Marshall & Judy McClintock 43:05

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In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, we're sharing a replay of a powerful and important conversation with Brannon Marshall and Judy McClintock as they share practical ways to empower churches to support foster families. In this episode, we're joined by Brannon Marshall, the pastor of North Canton Chapel, and Judy, the director of family life. T…

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From Florida to Spain - A Murder Plot with No trial, No body, No closure | David Knezevich 44:41

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She vanished from her Madrid, Spain apartment after texting that she’d “met someone wonderful.” But her friends said the message didn’t sound like her. And the man in the surveillance footage? He was wearing a helmet, but bore a resemblance to her husband David Knezevich. This is a case of divorce, control, fake texts, and an international manhunt.…

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Minnesota Mother Murders Her Infant to Please Her Boyfriend | Esperanza Rae Harding 14:02

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Esperanza Rae Harding said her baby, Mateo Harding, died of natural causes. But there was no record, no body, and no truth in her story. What really happened to baby Mateo inside that Bloomington Minnesota hotel room will make your blood boil. If you suspect child abuse, please reach out to the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CH…

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She Poured Boiling Sugar Water on Him — Justice or Vengeance? | Corinna Smith 21:07

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Just after midnight in a quiet UK neighborhood, 59-year-old Corinna Smith ran to her neighbor’s house, screaming that she thought she had killed her husband, Michael Baine. Minutes later, police found 81-year-old Michael Baines in bed, whimpering in pain, his skin peeling from severe burns. What unfolded was a story of grief, shocking allegations, …

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81. A Foster Mom’s Why: Billie Jo’s Story of 21+ Years of Fostering 34:13

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May is Foster Care Month, and we're kicking it off with an incredible conversation with Billie Jo Muckley. Billie Jo has been a foster mom for over 21 years. In this episode, she shares the heart behind her long journey in foster care and how her faith in God gives her the strength to keep going, even when things get hard. Billie Jo also opens up a…

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Florida Man Friday | AI Jane Hosts: No Murders Today—Just Florida Being Florida 11:57

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Scams, skeletons, and... pizza? In this week’s Florida Man Friday, AI Jane steps in for Ky with three strange cases that somehow don’t involve murder. From a con artist who drained a 92-year-old man’s savings, to a curio shop selling human bones, to a petty argument that ended with a pizza slap—you won’t believe these headlines are real. But hey, i…

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Newborn Found Dead in Gas Station Dumpster—45-Year-Old Man Charged | James Boothe 16:05

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A 16-year-old gives birth in a car. Two hours later, police find the baby’s body in a gas station dumpster. The man she was with? James Boothe, charged—then suddenly, not charge? But the story doesn't end there. Listen now to find out what police uncovered next. If you suspect child abuse, please reach out to the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotl…

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Bill Esman 23:31

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One of the voices we hear from least often on Adopt Perspective is that of fathers who lost children to adoption. It’s a perspective that is vital but often left untold, and so we are deeply grateful whenever a father feels ready to step forward and share his experience. In this episode, we are joined by Bill Esman, who is the father of Tracy Shand…

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How the Horrific Child Abuse Murder of Victoria Climbié Changed Britain's Laws 59:45

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The murder trial that exposed horrifying gaps in child protection. An 8-year-old girl, barely clinging to life, was rushed to a London hospital after a cab driver sees her state. By the time paramedics got her there, it was already too late. In this heartbreaking case, I tell you about the abuse, the failures, and the devastating loss of Victoria C…

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80. Spiritual Formation: Discovering God Through Fasting 28:00

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What do you think of when you hear the word fasting? In today’s episode, we continue our spiritual formation series with a look at the powerful practice of fasting. Often misunderstood or overlooked, fasting is more than just giving something up—it's an invitation to deny ourselves in order to become more aware of God’s presence. We explore how fas…

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Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide Trailer | True Crime Stories of Passion and Betrayal 1:05

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What drives people to hurt the ones they love? Every week on Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, we’ll go on a journey, together, through true crime relationship stories that were doomed bonds from the start. You won't be alone. I, Ky Toure, will be on the emotional journey with you; retelling stories of crimes of passion — reacting with raw h…

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Footballer’s Family Kidnapped, while he Hid Under Bed | Jackson Rodriguez 19:33

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A 911 call just after 3 a.m. led to a shocking discovery—Ecuadorian footballer Jackson Rodriguez’ wife and 5-year-old son had been kidnapped from their home. Masked men broke in with a sledgehammer, searching for Jackson. When they couldn’t find him, they took the people he loved most. This case unravels a terrifying pattern of violence targeting a…

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A Baby Abandoned on the Road; Her Mother Found Burned | Case of Antwaun Ware 18:53

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A couple driving down a quiet Arizona road spots something strange—a baby girl crying in a car seat, abandoned on the side of the street. Next to her, a diaper bag. A single shoe. An ID. What police uncovered next would lead to a field of charred remains, a twisted confession, and a desperate attempt to hide murder. This is the case of the murder o…

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A Severed Leg Washes Up on Shore - a Possible Serial Killer’s Trail | Murder of Sade Robinson 26:32

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A pink-polished leg washes up near a bluff. A college student vanishes after a first date. Then her car is found on fire. And the man she met, Maxwell Anderson, he’s done this kind of thing before. This is the murder of Sade Robinson. And what police found in his basement… you won’t forget. Poll Question: Do you think it's circumstantial evide…

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79. Empower U: Teaching Real-Life Skills to Empower Real-Life Moms 20:08

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In this episode, we’re excited to introduce Jen Zwick, the Family Support Specialist in the Single Moms Program at Hope Bridge. Jen shares her heart for walking alongside single mothers and highlights some of the challenges these families often face. Did you know that 1 in 4 children under the age of 18 are raised by a single mother? That’s about 1…

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DoorDash Driver Only Witnesses to Shooting in Florida Love Triangle Gone Wrong | Lareine Barbie Cruz 18:24

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How jealousy, betrayal, and a closed door ended in a courtroom battle. A knock on the door. A scream. A single gunshot through the wood. On November 9, 2024, a DoorDash driver stepped off an elevator in a Miami high-rise—right into the middle of a shooting. A woman was banging on an apartment door. Then came the sound of a gun. Seconds later, she w…

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Burned, Starved, and Beaten: The Murder of Baby Tristin That Changed Nevada Law | Rayshaun Coleman 24:30

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He called 911 and said the baby stopped breathing. But when first responders arrived, what they found told a much darker story. Six-week-old Tristin Hilburn was underweight, burned, and covered in bruises. His tiny body showed signs of starvation, skull fractures, and broken ribs. The man who made the call — Rayshaun Coleman — was the one watching …

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Her Dream Fiji Honeymoon Ended in Her Murder | Bradley Dawson 37:41

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A luxury honeymoon. A bloody bathroom. A husband on the run in a stolen kayak. When Christe Chen didn’t show up for breakfast, resort staff at Turtle Island knocked on her bungalow door. What they found inside sparked a murder investigation across the islands of Fiji. Christe’s new husband, Bradley Dawson, had vanished—but not before leaving behind…

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78. Overcoming: What Scripture and Science Say About Resilience with Dr. Nicole Wilke 1:04:09

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In this episode of ReStoried, we are in conversation with Dr. Nicole Wilke—a researcher, missionary, author, and therapist—about her new book Overcoming: What Scripture and Science Say About Resilience. Nicole has such a hopeful and practical perspective, especially for foster and adoptive parents or anyone caring for kids who’ve been through hard …

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Florida Man Smiles While Driving Over Woman | Boris Alexander Twillman 16:29

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She stepped out of her car to check for damage—and was met with a smile… and a speeding Jeep. On August 10, 2024, 24-year-old Jermeria Holycross was run over and dragged in front of her teenage brother and two small children. Witnesses say the driver laughed as he crushed her against her car and sped off. She survived—but just barely. Why was he ev…

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He Threw His Newborn Baby Off the Balcony | Clarence Martin Jr. 23:19

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He was hallucinating, paranoid, and completely out of touch with reality—then he threw his child off of a balcony. On October 24, 2020, Nicole Poole’s nightmare began at 3:40 a.m. in Las Vegas when her fiancé threw their 7-week-old daughter off a second-floor balcony. While Nicole begged her baby to breathe, Clarence Martin Jr. lit their apartment …

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Tracy Shand - Sequel 36:33

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You’ll often hear us at Jigsaw Queensland speaking about the lifelong issues of adoption. How we feel about our experience or where we find ourselves in our lives can vary greatly over the passage of time. Today’s guest, Tracy Shand, is an adopted person who has undergone many transitions in her adoption story and her life since we last spoke to he…

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17-Month-Old Baby Abused to Death While Under Social Services Watch “He Never Stood a Chance” | Baby P 28:22

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In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, I tell you about the tragic case of Baby Peter Connelly (Baby P,) the 17-month-old toddler whose life was cut short by horrific abuse in North London, England. On October 3, 2007, a 911 call from his mother, Tracy Connelly, revealed a horrific scene that would expose systemic fail…

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77. Are You a New Foster Family? Listen for Our Favorite Tips 29:16

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Today, we’re sharing some of our favorite tips and lessons we’ve learned along the way in our foster care journeys. After years of experience, we’ve picked up a few things that have helped us navigate both the challenges and joys of fostering. In this episode, we’re chatting about the importance of staying flexible, building a solid support system,…

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Ky Speaks - Raw Friday Update 3:03

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Apologies that you're not getting a Florida Man Friday today. I really tried to get it out. I went through ALL of the hours of work, but I didn't like the final outcome. Listen to hear my explanation. I will be posting the episode in the Patreon because being a subscriber, you get everything, even the behind the scenes stuff. April is Child Abuse P…

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Midweek Mini | Inside the Deadliest Utah Mass Shooting Since 2007; The Haynie Family Murders | Colin Haynie 11:38

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In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, we tell you case of the Haney family murders in Grantsville, Utah—the first homicide in the town in nearly two decades, and the deadliest mass shooting in the state of Utah since 2007. On January 17, 2020, a seemingly ordinary day turned into a nightmare when 16-year-old CJ Haney …