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Embracing Faith and Family Through Adoption w/ Spencer & Ashton Draper


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In today’s episode, Aaron Smith sits down with Ashton and Spencer Draper to share their inspiring journey of adoption, faith, and perseverance. Spencer and Ashton met through a mutual friend at a youth conference, drawn together by their shared love for Jesus and a heart for faith-filled living. Through the ups and downs of a difficult adoption journey and ongoing health challenges, they’ve learned to walk in grace, patience, and purpose—anchored by God’s faithfulness. Spencer works as a planner in manufacturing, while Ashton is a sign language interpreter and author of the book “Big Yellow House.” Whether playing games, watching movies, or raising their family, they’re committed to living faithfully and using their lives to serve Christ’s Kingdom.

From their early years of marriage, to adopting their son Bismarck from Ghana, the Drapers open up about how God has worked through health challenges, biblical counseling, and their passion for adoption to strengthen their marriage and deepen their faith.


Key Topics:

  • The Drapers’ early marriage and decision to adopt
  • Ashton’s lifelong passion for adoption and its roots
  • The challenges and blessings of adopting Bismarck
  • Navigating health struggles and their impact on marriage
  • The transformative power of biblical counseling
  • Encouragement for couples considering adoption

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

  • The Big Yellow House by Ashton Draper – Purchase on Amazon
  • Gobena Coffee – Adoption fundraising support
  • Parenting by Paul Tripp
  • Forgive by Tim Keller

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