Synopsis
The Think Orphan podcast is hosted by Dr. Karen Hutcheson, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and Philip Darke, President of Providence World and co-author of In Pursuit of Orphan Excellence. Each week, they discuss the difficult issues and hot topics involved in the global orphan crisis with leading voices from around the world, such as Jedd Medefind, Rick Morton, and Peter Greer. From poverty alleviation and family strengthening, to best practices in caring for orphaned and abandoned children, to human trafficking and mentoring, Phil and Dr. Karen will work with you to navigate the issues that affect millions of children and families all over the world
Episodes
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Episode 90: Jason Kovacs - Missionary Living, Trauma, and the Costs of Orphan Care
03/04/2018 Duration: 55minIn Episode 90, you will hear from Jason Kovacs, Adoptive Dad, Co-Founder of Together for Adoption, Author, Counselor with Austin Stone Counseling Center, and Speaker. For full show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com
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Episode 89: Mark & Jan Foreman - “Never Say No” Parenting
27/03/2018 Duration: 54minIn Episode 89, you will hear from Mark & Jan Foreman, authors of Never Say No, and (Mark) pastor of North Coast Calvary Church. For full show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com
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Episode 88: Amanda Cox - Tackling Systemic Orphan Care Issues in Haiti and Around the World
20/03/2018 Duration: 58minIn Episode 88, you will hear from Amanda Cox, who has worked with Lumos, Faith-to-Action Initiative, and Hope and Homes for Children to help orphaned and vulnerable children around the world flourish. For full show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com
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Episode 86: Pam Parish - Opting Out of the Drama Cycle and Parenting in the Midst of Battle
13/03/2018 Duration: 59minIn Episode 87, you will hear from Pam Parish, mother of 7, Founder and President of Connections Homes, blogger, and author. For full show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com
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Episode 86: Sandeep, Ruth, and Vanita Thomas - The Beauty and Brokenness of Adoption
06/03/2018 Duration: 01h18minIn Episode 86, you will hear from Sandeep, Ruth, and Vanita Thomas, public speakers and an adoptive family. For full show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com
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Episode 85: Russell Breton - From Foster Kid to Extraordinary Entrepreneur and Motivating Millennials
27/02/2018 Duration: 58minIn Episode 85, you will hear from Russell Breton, Founder of Vision Launchers, Public Speaker, Former Foster Kid, and Entrepreneur. For full show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com
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Episode 84: Brian Fikkert - Helping Without Hurting
20/02/2018 Duration: 01h08minIn Episode 84, you will hear from Brian Fikkert, President of The Chalmers Center, Professor of Economics and Community Development at Covenant College, and co-author of When Helping Hurts. For full show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com
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Episode 83: Arturo Barrientos - Working Together to Bring Justice & Mercy to Orphaned and Vulnerable Children
13/02/2018 Duration: 48minIn Episode 83, you will hear from Arturo Barrientos, Director of Development for Casa Viva. For full show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com
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Episode 82: Herbie Newell - The Messiness & Beauty of Loving Birth Mothers & the (Un)adopted
06/02/2018 Duration: 50minIn Episode 82, you will hear from Herbie Newell, Executive Director and President of Lifeline Children’s Services. For Full show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com
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Episode 81: Propaganda – Race, Privilege, Intersectionality, Oneness, and Justice
30/01/2018 Duration: 01h03minIn Episode 81, you will hear from Propaganda, Hip-Hop Artist, Speaker, and Activist. For full show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com
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Episode 80: Season 4 Preview with Phil
23/01/2018 Duration: 05minIn Episode 80, Phil previews what’s to come in Season 4, which will include more great interviews with experts from around the world, blog posts from Phil and others, and more. For full show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com
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Episode 79: Top 10 Think Orphan Podcasts of Season 3
16/01/2018 Duration: 01h14minIn Episode 79, we re-visit Season 3 and share with you excerpts from the Top 10 episodes of Season 3, based on downloads, comments, and feedback during 2017. The link to each episode (or episodes in the case of two-part episodes) is available below, and we hope that you continue to learn from our incredible guests after hearing the clips from their interviews. For full show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com
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Episode 78: [ Recast ] Troy Livesay: Troy Livesay – Maternal Care, Male Discipleship, and Ministry in Haiti
09/01/2018 Duration: 01h06minIn Episode 78, you will hear from Troy Livesay, Co-Director of Heartline Ministries in Haiti. For full show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com
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Episode 77: [ Recast ] Victor Marx – Dealing with Trauma in Prisons, Schools, Refugee Camps, ISIS Victims
02/01/2018 Duration: 47min[ This episode is a recast from February 7, 2017 ] In this two-part interview, Episodes 38 and 39, we hear from Victor Marx, Founder and President of All Things Possible Ministries, Global Speaker, and High Risk Missions Leader. For full show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com
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Episode 76: [ Recast ] Victor Marx – Dealing with Trauma in Prisons, Schools, and Refugee Camps (Part 1)
26/12/2017 Duration: 43minIn this two-part interview, we hear from Victor Marx, Founder and President of All Things Possible Ministries, Global Speaker, and High Risk Missions Leader. For full show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com
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Episode 75: Karen Springs - Learning From Adoption Experiences
19/12/2017 Duration: 58minIn Episode 75, you will hear from Karen Springs, Regional Project Manager for CIS and Eastern Europe and Road Tripper. For full show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com
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Episode 74: [ Recast ] - Craig Greenfield - Subversive, Radical Orphan Care
12/12/2017 Duration: 37min[ This episode is a recast from May 31st, 2016 ] In this episode, we hear from Craig Greenfield, founder and international director of Alongsiders and author of Subversive Jesus. Craig is living out the upside down nature of the Kingdom of God by living amongst and serving in some of the poorest communities in Cambodia and Canada. For full show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com
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Episode 73: [ Recast ] - Tara VanderWoude – Ambiguous Loss and Transracial Adoption
05/12/2017 Duration: 01h33s[ This episode is a recast from Dec 13th, 2016 ] In Episode 73, you will hear from Tara Vanderwoude, Social Worker, Advocate, and Educator. For full show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com
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Episode 72: [ Recast ] - Ian Forber-Pratt – Revolutionizing Orphan Care in India
28/11/2017 Duration: 01h02min[ This episode is a recast from Nov 15th, 2016 ] In Episode 30, you will hear from Ian Forber-Pratt, Program Director of Centre of Excellence in Alternative Care of Children and Founder of Foster Care India. For full show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com.
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Episode 71: Robert Day - Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Transitioning from Institutional to Family-Based Care
21/11/2017 Duration: 01h10minIn Episode 71, you will hear from Robert Day, Author, Radio Show Host, and CEO of Patrick Henry Family Services. For full show notes, please www.thinkorphan.com