Ep 1037 | The Government Doesn’t Want Christians to Adopt | Guest: Josh Weigel

Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Today, we are joined by Josh Weigel, writer and director of “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot.” Josh shares the inspiring journey behind the making of the film and his personal experience as a father of adopted children. The film follows Donna and Rev. W.C. Martin, a couple who led the charge of adopting children in their town of Possum Trot, Texas. Their efforts sparked a movement, and soon their entire town followed suit. Josh delves into how meeting the real people behind Possum Trot inspired him to create the film and what the lives of these families look like now. He also discusses some of the significant issues in the foster care system, including how some left-leaning states limit the rights of Christian parents to adopt. Join us as we explore what can be done to make positive changes in the foster care system and support families who are willing to open their homes to children in need.

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Timecodes:

(01:55) How Josh started the film

(03:50) The story of Possum Trot

(08:10) Foster care crisis & keeping Christians from adopting

(17:55) The cost of adopting

(20:55) Possum Trot community

(25:00) How to fix the system

(29:30) Generational impact

(40:00) The dignity of children

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Ep 914 | Holistic Parents Targeted by the State | Guest: Emily Donlin

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Ep 798 | America’s Sacrificing Orphans on the Altar of Transgenderism | Guests: Jessica Bates & Christiana Kiefer

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Ep 603 | How CPS & Foster Care Corruption is Killing Kids | Guest: Naomi Schaefer Riley

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