Adoptees in Arms
Are you an adult adoptee who has struggled to find purpose on the other side of pain? Do you long to walk free from the bondage of shame, abandonment, and rejection? Do you desire a closer relationship with God? If so, Adoptees in Arms was created with you in mind. Join Iris Peterson Bryant, an adult adoptee, as she shares stories from her life along with spiritually uplifting interviews to encourage and empower the listeners. This monthly podcast is designed to elevate and amplify the voices of adult adoptees and help them find hope and peace in God's word.
Episodes
50 episodes
I Almost Stopped Talking...About Adoption
In this episode of Adoptees in Arms, I open up about a deeply personal experience—one that almost silenced me. A Facebook post challenged my voice, my truth, and my purpose, leaving me questioning whether sharing my adoptee journey was...
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Episode 5: My Perspective on the Kirk Franklin Documentary - Part 1
The adoption reunion experience is complicated and brings with it its own set of challenges. Join me as I unpack key moments from the Kirk Franklin documentary, “Father’s Day.” If y...
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20:33
Episode 4: Don't Take it Personally
What happens when you get too dependent or too attached to the opinions, the feedback, or expectations of others? I've often spoken of people pleasing, but what about when we take things personally? Welcome to this new season of Ado...
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13:09
Trailer Episode: Fall 2023 Season
How do we handle setbacks, disappointments, and unexpected losses? Let me tell you, I have had my share of all of the above. This journey is not easy, but I want to walk alongside you as you find the strength you need to trust God...
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2:46
Episode 3: Love Restores
As we conclude the month of February, National Heart Health Month, I desire to encourage you with a message straight from my heart. If you have been hurt or wounded on this journey, don’t expect your healing to come at the hands of th...
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Episode 2: Adoptees and the Importance of Community
When I was prompted by Holy Spirit to shift the podcast from Hidden Jewels to Adoptees in Arms, one of the first people I talked to was my best friend since 4th grade, Debra Cheek. She made a statement that was also recently shared by...
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Episode 1: Why We Shifted - The ReLaunch Episode
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/34124-known-and-loved-a-4-day-devotional-for-adult"So, you're called ...
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Reflection 2022 - The Grace to Cross Over
For the past year, our church, Love and Faith Christian Fellowship, has been going through a preparation for new leadership. 2002 has been considered the year of shifting for us in ministry. I underst...
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17:27
Adopted and Healed with Kristen Yates
We are still elevating the voices of adult adoptees in our series "Adopted and Healed." Today I have the opportunity to speak with Kristen Yates is a Transracial Afrolatina Adoptee. She loves to find ways of being creati...
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33:35
Adopted and Healed with Kristina Wise
Kristina R. Wise is a passionate speaker, educator & CEO & Founder of Spiritual Healing Sisterh...
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41:21
Adopted and Healed with Sherry Jones
We have entered the month of November, National Adoption Awareness Month, and we are celebrating this month with a special podcast series, Adopted and Healed. Our special guest today is Sherry Jones of Sherry Speaks Life, who will tell ...
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23:22
Colorful Connections with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith
In their new book Colorful Connections: 12 Questions About Race That Open Healthy Conversations, two women of different races...
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20:57
God Sees You
In this life, there will be troubles, trials, disappointments, and setbacks. There will be adversity, but how do you handle it all? Do you shrink back? Do you play small? Do you run? Or do you stand still and ...
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Embracing the Love of God the Father
Today we have Kia Stephens on the show and she is here with a timely and sincere message for our listeners. Kia is a wife, and mom of two who is literally in the trenches of motherhood. She created The F...
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Ways to Correct Spiritual Astigmatism
Are you that person who always sees the glass as always half empty? Are we quick to offer negative comments to situations because things "have never worked out" for you? If so, it may be time for a spiritual eye examination.
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12:33
The Power of a Testimony
Do you believe there is a greater purpose on the other side of a test or a challenging situation? In this episode I share a personal experience from a recent worship service. Will you share your testimony? Will you tell others wh...
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15:42
Lessons We Can Learn in Our Dark Times
Today we have Nylse Eshac as our special guest. Nysle is the author of “The Comfort of Night: How Jesus Makes Your Dark Times All Right, In this episode we take a look at one o...
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26:19
Having Confidence in the Face of Adversity
What do you do when you encounter a situation or a person that challenges what you know, to be true? Have you ever been in a situation or have you ever had to face someone who was challenging your truth? It could be something major where you ...
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12:08
Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with The Believing Wife, Debra Cheek, as she shares the importance of our mindsets. She challenges us to forsake limited mindsets and embrace community as we walk into a changed life. Co...
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19:05
Reflection 2021
In this episode, I share the importance of a year end reflection activity and highlighting the top 5 episodes of Hidden Jewels in 2021. I will share nuggets from these episodes and encouragement as we move into 2022. If you need t...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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24:34
This is My Adoption Story with Denise Defoe Part 2
Today we have Denise Defoe in the last episode of the "This is My Adoption Story" series. In the second part of her interview, Denise dives deep into the topic of forgiveness and what she learned as she connected with members of her biological ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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27:02
This is My Adoption Story: They Chose Me with Denise Defoe Part 1
Born in San Diego, Denise Defoe has lived in Maryland for most of her life. She is a licensed social worker who is currently working as a psychotherapist. Denise ob...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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22:13
This Is My Adoption Story: Everyone Will Know it Was God
Today we have Sana Cotten as our guest on the special series, “This is My Adoption Story.” Sana Latrease Cotten is the Founder of
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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36:32
This is My Adoption Story: Black Girl White Family
Today we have Amanda McKinstry on the show! Amanda, a transracial adult adoptee is here to talk about how using her voice led her to find her purpose. As an adult Tra...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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33:36
This is My Adoption Story: Participating in Grace with Patrice Martin
Welcome to the first episode of My Adoption Story with my special guest, Patrice Martin. Patrice, an adult adoptee, was featured on TLC's Long Lost Family and joins us today to share an amazing testimony of God's...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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