Here is a sneak peek preview to a project that we have been working on at 127 Worldwide. Listen to this inspiring, thought-provoking episode as 127 staff wrestles through what healthy engagement with local leaders looks like.By Sara Beth Fentress

In the season two finale of the Simply127 podcast Sara Beth shares some stats and recaps of season two. She also shares how she met each of the 127 Worldwide partners. Email: Simply 127@127worldwide.org https://127worldwide.org/Simply127 Episode 21 Tony Merida Episode 23 Michele Suffridge Episode 36 Dustin Dozier Episode 1 Sara Beth Fentress Episod…

In this episode of the Simply 127 podcast, Sara Beth chats with Drew Raynor. Drew is a husband, pastor, and adoptive father. Drew and his wife Taylor began to see adoption as part of their story through their time at Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, NC. They now have three biological children and one adopted child. Drew always knew that he wanted to be…

On this episode of the Simply127 podcast Sara Beth interviews Phil Darke. Phil, his wife Becca, and their five children, live in Folsom, CA. He is the President of Providence World, a non-profit developing organizations around the world to help children and families flourish. He co-authored the book In Pursuit of Orphan Excellence and also founded …

In this episode of the Simply127 podcast, Sara Beth interviews her good friend Chelsea Sobolik. Chelsea works for the ERLC in their DC office. She is also an author, having written Longing for Motherhood and is working with Moody Publishers on her second book. Chelsea was born in Romania. She and another little boy were adopted by her parents in th…

Dustin Dozier is a husband, pastor and father to adopted children. He is the Teaching Pastor at Upstate Church Five Forks outside of Greenville, South Carolina. Dustin did not grow up in a church home and didn’t become a Christian until he was in high school after being invited to church by friends when he was a freshman. After going on several mis…

In this episode of the Simply127 podcast, Sara Beth interviews Gary Freeman. Gary is originally from Chesapeake, Virginia and attended East Carolina University on a football scholarship. His father was a pastor and they did not have a good relationship growing up. Gary explained how he saw the more difficult parts of his father being in ministry an…

In this episode of the Simply 127 podcast, Sara Beth interviews Tracy Arntzen, Co- Founder and Executive Director of Saving Susan Ministry. Tracy and her husband, Jay, own an elevator business and live in north Atlanta. Together they have three sons. Not long after starting their own business in 2008, they felt the call to change churches. Through …

Episode 33 In this episode Sara Beth has a conversation with Jackie Wild. Jackie is a wife, mom of two boys and wedding photographer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has been passionate about adoption and caring for vulnerable communities since she was a teenager. She served on the board of directors for 127 Worldwide and continues to be an advoc…

Arthur lives in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania with his wife, Liz and dog and cat. He studied student and family ministry at Lancaster Bible college. For 10 years he served as a youth pastor and then felt God’s nudge to leave student ministry and move on to something different. He and his wife built a passion for orphans and vulnerable children. Th…

Episode 31 In this episode Sara Beth has a conversation with the newest partner of 127 Worldwide, David Lara. David is the pastor of a church outside of Guatemala, in Escuintla, that was planted by his father. His wife and three daughters work together in ministry. He comes from a big family of five brothers and one sister. His father always had a …

In this episode Sara Beth has a conversation with Chrispine (Chris) Omondi, Director of Swahiba Networks in Nairobi, Kenya. Swahiba shares the truth of the gospel through meeting temporal needs in Kibera, Africa’s largest slum. Chris grew up in Kibera and participated in programs offered through Swahiba Networks. He was mentored by founder, Peter A…

In episode 29, Sara Beth has a conversation with Jason Johnson, National Director of Church Ministry Initiatives for Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO). Jason’s background is in church planting and ministry. He and his wife have 4 daughters, one of whom was adopted through foster care. Jason shares about his work through CAFO and how everyone ha…

Raleigh Sadler is the Executive Director and Founder of Let My People Go and author of Vulnlerable: Rethinking Human Trafficking. Growing up in church, he talks about his experience with Christianity at a young age and how he never felt like he mined the depths of the Gospel. Raleigh reached a turning point in his faith journey where he started to …

S2E7 Part 2 of 2 In the second of this two part series, Sara Beth continues her interview with Manny and Jillian Prieto. As a recap, together the Prieto’s have four children, including two through adoption after a long period of foster care. In this episode Manny and Jillian share more information about fostering and adoption, share advice for fami…

In the first episode of this two part series, Sara Beth interviews Manny and Jillian Prieto. Manny is the Director of Operations at 127 Worldwide. Together the Prieto’s have four children, including two through adoption after a long period of foster care. Together they share their story of foster care and adoption and how the grace of God ultimatel…

In this Simply127 Podcast Season 2 episode, Sara Beth has a conversation with Odongo Geoffrey (Geoffrey) from Acres of Hope Uganda. This conversation was recorded between the two, who are oceans apart. There may be slight pauses due to internet connectivity. This podcast was also pieced together from a much longer conversation, that was narrowed do…

In this episode, Sara Beth continues her conversation with Michele Suffridge, Executive Director of Refugee Hope Partners. One of 127 Worldwide’s key distinctives is healthy engagement that encourages empowerment and preserves human dignity. This episode takes a deeper dive into this topic as Sara Beth and Michele discuss healthy engagement with vu…

In this episode, Sara Beth has a conversation with Michele Suffridge. Michele is the Executive Director of Refugee Hope Partners. Refugee Hope Partners exists to love refugee neighbors with the hope of the gospel in partnership with the local church. Michele, mom of 5 kids, shares her story of parenthood, adoption and how God made connections in he…

In episode 22, Sara Beth continues the discussion on how we are motivated by the gospel and how the gospel is central to the work of 127 Worldwide. The guest in this episode is Ashok Nachnani. Ashok is a husband, father, foster dad and member of the 127 Worldwide board of directors. In this episode you will hear how Ashok tangibly lives out James 1…

In Episode 21, Sara Beth interviews Tony Merida, Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, NC. He is also a seminary professor and author who has taught and written a great deal on the idea of developing a theology of justice. Tony shares his story of adoption, how Christians are uniquely positioned to care for the vulnerable …

Sara Beth wraps up season one of the podcast by sharing two of the most downloaded episodes and giving updates on 127 Worldwide and their partner ministries.By Sara Beth Fentress

Andee Hart founded Hart Design Co. to help fund domestic and international adoptions. Listen how God is teaching her through her community and her church to authentically live out James 1:27 through using her passions and talents.By Sara Beth Fentress

Ann Maura Hinton joined the staff of Lifeline in August 2017. She brings with her over 25 years of teaching experience in a variety of different settings and with a variety of different disabilities. She loves to learn and is constantly looking for new ways to help build a bridge from frustration to hope alongside families in need. She is a certifi…

Sara Beth and Cindy have a candid conversation about empowering locals who are ministering to children coming from difficult situations. Learn about Rivercross, collaboration among ministry leaders, and training caretakers to deal with the effects of trauma.By Sara Beth Fentress

Listen to Jeremy Wixson share his twenty-year journey to combine his love for ministry and aquaponics. In a way that only God could do, Jeremy is now using his love to teach and equip to help people in vulnerable communities learn how to grow fish and vegetables in the most optimal way! You will be challenged to evaluate the passions that God has g…

Jacki King is a Jesus follower, Bible teacher, and taco addict. She has a passion for seeing women fall in love with Jesus and His Word while challenging them to be on mission in their homes, work places, and communities. Jacki is a native Texan who now lives in Conway,AR with her husband Josh, who is the Lead Pastor of Second Baptist Conway, along…

God has given today's guest Alison and her husband, Stephen, an amazing story of redemption through adoption. Listen as she shares her heart for Uganda, older children who need a forever home, and keeping biological families together if at all possible. Listen to what happened when this family just kept saying yes after yes as God introduced new op…

We are excited to launch our first monologue episode!! Listen in as Sara Beth shares some of her thoughts on Covid-19 and emergency relief aid. She offers a tool to help you filter and find healthy places for you to invest your finances during a crisis. Check out our show notes at https://www.127worldwide.org/Simply127.…

You are not hearing many conversations as candid as this one. We ask some hard questions about egocentric Americans, cultural differences, and why it is worth it to continue to collaborate together. Share this with friends who work in diverse communities or who would benefit from listening to this conversation.…

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In Episode 6, you will hear from Laura Steele, adoptive mom, talking with Sara Beth about the joys and challenges of her journey with foster care and adoption as well as practical ways you can get involved with Safe Families for Children.By Sara Beth Fentress

God has shifted Paul's perspective in recent years shaping his theology of justice. This is a great conversation talking about how healthy churches are the best plan for caring for the vulnerable. So much good information in this episode. You will want to take some notes!By Sara Beth Fentress

Paul Boekell is a pastor at Redemption Church in Huntington, WV. He and his wife have adopted from Uganda. Listen as he shares his own justice journey and explains how church leaders can begin to partner with local leaders to globally care for the vulnerable.By Sara Beth Fentress

Check out this great conversation about compassion fatigue and making rest and self- care a priority in the midst of this difficult work. Eleanor has been a great mentor, coach, and friend to many people struggling to care for themselves in the midst of caring for others. We hope you will find today's episode so helpful as you tangibly live out Jam…

Listen in this week to a great conversation with Rick Morton from Lifeline Christian Services. We cover his family's journey with three international adoptions, the importance of finding mentors in this work, and some exciting things that are currently happening at Lifeline. We hope you enjoy listening and are challenged to engage more!…

Episode 1 is finally here!! The tables are turned this week as Sara Beth is in the hot seat talking about The Simply 127 Podcast and 127 Worldwide. We hope you enjoy this first of many great conversations!By Sara Beth Fentress

Spend four minutes with Sara Beth to hear the vision for the Simply 127 podcast. We want to simply tell inspiring stories of people tangibly living out James 1:27 and give people a place to learn more about caring for the vulnerable with excellence. New episodes are coming very soon. Please subscribe and tell your friends about our new project!…