“Mars Hill Conversations” on Adoption

Written by Darren Hewer

Right now in North America, there are tens of thousands of children available and waiting to be adopted. In today’s video, several professors at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Russel Moore, Randy Stinson, and David Prince, sit down and talk about their experiences adopting children, and how it’s affected both their lives and the lives of their children. (Approx 75mins total)

Have you adopted a child, or were you adopted yourself? How has this experience affected your life? If you have not adopted, do you consider it a viable option for the future?

Related reading: God’s Mission: Adoption – When we come to Christ, God not only forgives us, he also adopts us.

Tags: adoption, children, Christian, darren hewer, discussion panel, Family, Men, parenting, Women

One Response to ““Mars Hill Conversations” on Adoption”

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Ashley says:

September 25, 2009 at 11:47 am

When I first found out I was pregnant, I was freaking out. I was 21 and only went through one year of college, it was summer time and I haven’t found a job yet. Me and my boyfriend have only been dating for a short period of time. I was a wreck for most of the time we were dating, I was lost.

Then I found out I was pregnant a few months ago.

My side of the family was extremely excited but his side of the family we couldn’t rush and tell. When my boyfriend finally got the courage he told them. (He’s 24 years old graduated from College but couldn’t find work in his field. He’s been doing seasonal work right now.) His parent’s lost it, and asked if I could get an abortion. They said a lot of other hurtful things also. They are very traditional and haven’t known me long. They see the family I come from and have judged me based on that, not that I’ve done so much to establish myself without family being there for me.

My boyfriend asked about abortion, before we had told his parents and I told him, ” There has been a lot of beliefs that I’ve put aside for selfish reasons, but this is just one thing I can’t do.” I thought there was plenty of times I’ve hurt myself because I thought no one would care and that I felt alone but I could never hurt a baby. It’s a lot easier to harm yourself then someone you love.We discussed this even before I got pregnant. If I were to accidentially get pregnant abortion is not an option. He agreed.

Since then there has been a lot of issues, a lot of tears but no regrets of this choice.

I may come across many issues that I’m not prepared for but then I think again………..my mother had her first child at 16 with no support. I’m 21, lived on my own since I was 17 and have taken care of myself. I’m very mature and am very protective of those I care for. I’m ready, I feel it. I’ve been praying more then ever, some how I’ve had an angel watching out for me and I think this baby will have this magical strength that I’ve had. I’ll give this baby the love that’s I’ve waited for. Jeremy has shown my that I don’t have to work for love, it comes without me waiting on it.