Newborn Promise Podcast

Great parents want the best for their children. From the very start, we  are constantly looking for ways to protect and nourish their physical world, social development, and cognitive growth. But, how prepared are we to invest into a human heart? Today, Dr. Tedd Tripp gives the Biblically sound teaching about the importance of the child's heart and how to lead and shepherd the little lives God entrusts to us for a short time.

Real testimonies from parents who discuss why and how they adopted, with great advice for prospective adoptive parents. Hear from Julie Russi on open adoption through a private Christian agency, and Chris & Shauna Stockhaus who participated in the Foster-to-Adopt Program in Contra Costa County, CA.

Dr. Tedd Tripp expands on his teachings about the heart of our children and how the world around them has defining and shaping influences. Dr. Tripp also shares about the importance for parents to check their own heart motivations and how to make sure they are setting godly goals for the time we have with them in our homes.

Songwriter and recording artist Brandon Heath shares the excitement surrounding his wife Siebe's pregnancy with their daughter and how expecting their first child has shaped his newly released album Faith Hope Love Repeat. Brandon also talks about replacing fear with faith and how he plans to let God's hope and love shape his growing family.

Dr. Tim Kimmel, founder of the non-profit ministry Family Matters, shares the heart behind his book "Grace Based Parenting" and why the gospel of Jesus Christ should compel our everyday parenting and help us meet our child's deepest core needs.

Worship leader, recording artist, and Grammy nominee Kari Jobe shares about her first year as mom to her son Canyon, spiritual lessons she’s learned along the way, and how motherhood shaped her album The Garden.

After their children grew up, Dale and Tami Heim started volunteering to help orphans in Haiti. They never imagined they would be adoptive parents themselves! Hear their story—the struggles, doubts, and hurdles they faced, and learn more about international adoption. Today, Tami serves as a board member of the Christian Alliance for Orphans.

Amy Ezell became a Christian in college and the first in her family to come to faith in Jesus. As she went on to start her own family, Amy had questions about how to share her faith with the next generation. Although starting from scratch, Amy embraced a life of voracious seeking and decided to learn alongside her children. Today, she shares tips and encouragement for families new to the faith and ideas to help them flourish, despite any background.

What are those first few days and months like for a new dad? Guest Timothy Ateek, director of Breakaway Ministries, talks with host Audra Haney about his high points, low points, and what has helped him the most in this major transition.

As couples wait longer to marry and have children, infertility becomes a stumbling block to their family plans and causes a struggle in their faith.  How do they cope with not getting pregnant month after month? Why does God permit that? What are his plans? Find encouragement and hope in Newborn Promise Project co-author Charissa Kolar's story.