Melinda Salle & Ashley Gosnell had no idea how God would use them and the mission team at an Ethiopia orphanage.  They led a short-term mission team to Addis Ababa.  What they experienced was 10 young teens "aging out" of their orphanage on that trip.  Those 10 girls would be turned out on the streets of Addis Ababa to fend for themselves.  Most end up in prostitution, poverty, abuse, and eventually an early death.The America World Mission team led by Melinda and Ashley knew that God had other plans for these 10 girls.  As God led them, they stepped out in faith to respond.Today, the Beta Hosanna House is a place of refuge, education, training for a trade, and learning the Gospel message.  As girls 'graduate' from Beta Hosanna, a new group of girls who age out take their place.AWAA Mission TripsSupport the show (https://awaa-oneorphan.networkforgood.com/projects/27269-america-world-general-donation)

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#016 - Part 2 - Beta Hosanna with Ashley Gosnell, Melinda Salle & Erica Ho

#015 - Part 1 - Beta Hosanna with Ashley Gosnell, Melinda Salle & Erica Ho

In early 2020, Martha Young led an America World mission team to an orphanage in southern Asia. At the same time, COVID was making its ugly appearance around the world and borders began to close.Martha shares her stories about that trip and how God provided for the team and those who He led to serve. Many times throughout that trip there were steps of faith that were taken by Martha and her team, but they had a quiet confidence that God was in controlMartha Young is an adoptive mom through America World and began assisting our Mission Department soon after.  If you feel led to work with orphans or just want to join us on a short-term trip to an orphanage, you will want to hear Martha's story.If you are called to adopt, learn more at AWAA.org.Support the show (https://awaa-oneorphan.networkforgood.com/projects/27269-america-world-general-donation)

#014 - Mission Trip Experience to South Asia - Martha Young

As Calvin & Erica Ho began considering the child they were about to adopt, God led them to an older child with a visual impairment.  8 years later, Erica shares the joys and challenges of raising her daughter, Lola, who is blind and had already learned the Mandarin language before she was adopted.If God is leading you to adopt and you are not sure about adopting an older child and/or a child with a disability, you'll want to listen to Erica's story.At America World, we are building families according to God's design of adoption, while caring for vulnerable children around the world.Whether you would like to adopt, assist on an orphanage mission trip, or simply have a heart to care for orphans, America World can be a resource for you.  Visit AWAA.org to learn more!Support the show (https://awaa-oneorphan.networkforgood.com/projects/27269-america-world-general-donation)

#013 - Adopting a Child with a Disability - Erica Ho

22% of kids age 6-9 own their own mobile phone, and60% of kids age 9-12 own their own mobile phone.Where do your kids fit into these stats? Do you have restrictions?Join Jack as he welcomes back Hannah Branch and his 10 Steps Further co-host, Jonathan Schmitz. Together, they discuss their experiences & tips in parenting a child with their own cellphone.

#012 - Parenting a Child with a Mobile Phone

Inevitably there is some THING that is a big challenge to your kid.  Whether it is an academic challenge, difficulty making or keeping friends, a developmental delay (like speech or physical), struggles with anxiety or depression, concerns with body image, etc.  How do you support?? 1. Focus on the positive Your kids already know the areas that they are weak or struggle in. Talk more about the things they are good at, their God-given gifts and talents. They need to hear about the things that they are good at.  2. Research ways to help your child and pull in the expertsIf they need an IEP, learn about an IEPIf they need to see a counselor for social/emotional support, body image or anxiety, research the best counselors in the neighborhood.  Have an expert equip your child with tools/strategies to help them and learn ways that you can better parent/support your child. If your child struggles to make or keep friends, educate yourself as a parent by reading books, gathering information from professionals3. Become an advocateYou are your child’s biggest advocate. Once you’ve done the research become an advocate on their behalf and make sure that they are getting the things that they need put in place.4. Recognize that adversity helps develop character and don’t always SAVE your child.

How to Support Your Child Who Needs SUPPORT

Jack welcomes guest, Greg McCord, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist to discuss tips to help find a more stress-free home.Top Stressors in Life:Death/BereavementHealth ConcernsLife ChangesWork StressorsPersonal AppearanceSocial CompetitionFinancial WorriesRelationshipsPast EventsTips to a More Stress-Free Home:Understand the Source of StressCreate a Regulated EnvironmentTake Care of Your HealthImprove Your Default Response to StressUse Friends & Family as a Resource

#10 - 5 Steps Toward a Stress-Free Home

This bonus episode will provide ideas on how to begin resolving Reactive Attachment Disorder in your child.Identify actions that feel good to your child,Help your child to identify emotions, andProfession help

#009 - BONUS: Steps to Resolving Reactive Attachment Disorder

Jack welcomes Hannah Branch back to the studio to discuss Reactive Attachment Disorder, or RAD, which she believes a larger percentage of adoptive children deal with regularly.Listen in as they discuss what RAD looks like, some of the triggers of RAD, and how to begin the healing process of this disorder. Counseling is a part of the healing and helping children to identify the emotions they feel.We will also add a BONUS episode as an extension of this RAD show!

#008 - Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)

Jack invites guests Noreen and Lisa to the studio to talk about their adoption stories. In their discussion, they talk about some of the challenges they have faced. Ultimately, through the struggles, they talk about the moment they realized that it was all worth it.Be sure to subscribe to the Global Family Adoption podcast, review us on Apple Podcasts, and share it with your friends!Visit https://awaa.org to learn more about adoption & orphan care!

#007 - The Day I Realized It Was All Worth It

Joe Wilson, America World CDO, and Jack Hawkins, Podcast Host & Pastor, share 3 things each that they know about parenting.You will pass on your dysfunction to your childTeach your child spiritually as you go through lifeIt's okay to get the participation trophyGive yourself permission to failMy goal for my child is to keep them from everything that will build their characterGet your child to have their own faithJoe and Jack are both pastors, and both have children who have grown and moved on in their lives.  Their advice comes through years of learning from their mistakes. Listen in as they share the details of their parenting advice.Be sure to subscribe to the Global Family Adoption podcast, review us on Apple Podcasts, and share it with your friends!Visit https://awaa.org to learn more about adoption & orphan care!

#006 - 6 Things We Know About Parenting

Are you considering adoption?Not sure where to begin?Are you confused with all of the adoption terminologies, like "home study", "dossier", "I-800 & I-600", Hague, and others>?Take 30 minutes of your time to be informed!In this episode, Jack talks with Natalie Andersen, Adoption Intake Coordinator at America World Adoption.  Natalie provides details about adopting a child including international adoption, domestic adoption & foster care. Specifically, she will discuss important topics like:What to look for in an adoption agency,How to deal with the high cost of adoption,What to consider when choosing a country in international adoption,Things to consider when deciding whether to adoption, andMuch more!Be sure to listen, rate & review, then share with friends who may also be considering adoption!https://awaa.org800-429-3369Info@awaa.org

#005 - All You Need to Know About Adoption

Jack is joined by Madge Smith-Bass in this important episode. The two of them tackle the issues of race and cultural differences--especially when adoptive parents are of a different race and culture than their adopted child.Jack's daughter is from Haiti and provides insight into things he and his wife have learned, while Madge, who grew up in a predominantly white neighborhood as a black child, provides insight into her perspective.Join us in this conversation, then review and share this with others who might benefit!

#004 - Race & Culture Issues in Adoption

Jack's guest on this episode is Steve Denney, Executive Director of Children's Heritage Foundation. Steve joined us in our first episode and returns to talk about orphanages and how it impacts and adopted child long after they are adopted.From routines to meals and discipline to safety, Jack and Steve share their personal experiences with their children and give lots of insight into what to expect. They also provide some great perspective on why some children find it difficult to "fit into" their new lives.Global Family is a podcast presented by America World Adoption to help families considering adoption, in the process of adopting, or already home with their children.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and tell your friends!Learn more about adoption at America World's website.

#003 - What Your Child's Orphanage Looks Like

America World's Global Family host, Jack Hawkins, speaks with America World COO Anna Graham about the vulnerability of children and parents in the adoption process. The trauma that orphans bring into the family needs to be met with love and understanding, which brings vulnerability to the parents and family.This conversation is so important for families who are adopting or those who have already adopted. Remember, you are not alone and there is lots of help to bring redemption to your family.Learn more about adoption & adoption support at America World's website.

#002 - Vulnerable Children, Vulnerable Parents in Adoption

Join America World Global Family host, Jack Hawkins, as he discusses adoption, orphan care and post-adoption topics with experts that provide adoptive families the insight and help they need to grow Christ-centered families.

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