Bethany’s Bill Blacquiere hosts Cary Rayson, the executive director of Magdalene, a residential program for women who have survived lives of prostitution, trafficking, and addiction. Many of the children Bethany supports are victims or potential victims of sex trafficking, making them extremely vulnerable to the dangers and struggles Magdalene’s clients have faced.

Bethany’s Bill Blacquiere hosts Keith McFarland, coauthor of In Pursuit of Orphan Excellence and principal at New Hope Institute of Childcare and Family, an evangelical ministry in Uganda. Bill and Keith discuss the needs of orphans and how to best support vulnerable children around the world.

Bill Blacquiere, president and CEO of Bethany Christian Services, speaks with Gary Hoag, founder of Generosity Monk, an organization committed to serving the Church by providing spiritual and strategic guidance to help people understand and practice biblical generosity. Hoag launched Generosity Monk in 2009 because he believed God has called him to dedicate his life to encouraging Christian generosity.

Bill Blacquiere, president and CEO of Bethany Christian Services, speaks with Ryan Dobson, host of the radio program Grounded and son of Focus on the Family founder Dr. James Dobson. Ryan discusses working with his father, his plans for the future, and what it was like to grow up as Dr. Dobson’s son.

Bill Blacquiere, Bethany’s President and CEO, talks with Dr. Susan Bissell, Chief of Child Protection at UNICEF, about the recent crisis surrounding unaccompanied minors from Central America and the work the organization does around the world on behalf of vulnerable children. UNICEF and faith-based organizations like Bethany can work collectively to support children and families in crisis.

Jim Wallis, New York Times best-selling author and founder/president of Sojourners, a Christian organization committed to faith in action, joins Bethany Christian Services’ Bill Blacquiere on the Every Child podcast for a conversation about how Christianity influences concepts like social justice.

Mark Stutrud is board chair for Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, or LIRS, an organization that has been a champion for migrants and refugees from around the globe for more than seven decades. LIRS’ legacy of courageous and compassionate service has made a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people who have sought safety and hope in America’s communities. Since 2004, Mark has served as president and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Michigan.

Bill Blacquiere, Bethany’s president and CEO, talks with Ruslan Maliuta. The recent turmoil between Russia and Ukraine has many in the field of child welfare concerned about the impact on orphans in Ukraine. Ruslan Maliuta is the International Facilitator of World Without Orphans, an organization in Ukraine working to create a better life for orphans by broadening the understanding of the problems they face and the potential ways people can effectively contribute to supporting vulnerable children. He joins Bill Blacquiere, Bethany Christian Services’ President/CEO, for an informative discussion on what’s taking place in Ukraine and how his organization is working to ensure the safe placement of vulnerable children with loving families.

Bill Blacquiere, Bethany’s president and CEO, talks with Ryan Bomberger, adoptee, adoptive parent, and co-founder of the Radiance Foundation, a non-profit pro-life organization working to inspire others to embrace their intrinsic value and live a life of meaning. Ryan’s biological mother was raped yet courageously chose to continue the pregnancy – making an adoption plan for him.

Bethany’s Bill Blacquiere hosts Shelly Radic, president of Project 1.27 in Colorado, for a discussion on inspiring and recruiting families to foster and adopt, and on working with local churches and organizations on how to best assist these families.