The Adoption Files

The Cult-Like Aspects of Adoption with Lynn Grubb and guest Greg Gentry Pt 1


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Please join the hosts as they have a conversation with Greg Gentry about the beliefs and attitudes that inform the adoption narrative, and the almost cult-like belief that people have in that narrative. In this episode and in part 2, we discuss with Greg the (absence of) scriptural support for adoption.

Greg Gentry is a domestic adoptee. He has a Masters in Theological Studies

Lynn Grubb works in the legal field and as a volunteer with CASA. She is known as The Adopted Genealogist on FB and IG and her podcast can be found at:

The Adoption Experience | a podcast by Lynn Grubb (podbean.com)

Mentioned in the show:

ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) (cdc.gov)

Steven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control - Freedom of Mind Resource Center

What is Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)? | CPTSDfoundation.org

Kathryn Joyce | The Child Catchers: Rescue, Trafficking, and the New Gospel of Adoption

Gregs suggested reading:

Paul Boyer, When Time Shall be no More

Bart Ehrman, Jesus, Apocalyptic Prophet of the New Millenium

Albert Schwertzer, The Quest of the Historical Jesus

The host is not a lawyer or a therapist. The thoughts and opinions of the host and their guests are just that, thoughts and opinions. 

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