EPISODE · May 6, 2025 · 48 MIN
#77 - Melinda Estabrooks on Walking with God Through Adoption, Amplifying Voices, and Creating Belonging
from The Sowers. · host Matt Naismith
In this conversation, Melinda Estabrooks shares her profound journey of faith, adoption, and the development of her voice in Christian broadcasting. She reflects on her upbringing in a missionary family, the challenges of identity as an adoptee, and the importance of community and prayer in her life. Melinda discusses her work in amplifying diverse voices and addressing mental health issues within the church, emphasizing the need for authentic conversations and belonging.TAKEAWAYS+Melinda was adopted into a missionary family, shaping her faith from a young age.+She experienced a period of distancing from Jesus during her teenage years, but the prayers of her parents played a crucial role in her return to faith.+Melinda's journey of finding her birth mother was a significant moment of redemption.+There is power in storytelling to connect and heal. +Belonging is a universal need transcending cultural boundaries.+Loneliness is a common experience among many individuals.+Creating belonging is essential for those who don't attend church.+Understanding diverse needs can strengthen community ties.Melinda is the creator, host, and executive producer of the Canadian women’s talk show, See Hear Love. Launched in 2016, See Hear Love is a welcoming community and multimedia platform that offers a faith-based TV show, podcast, interactive Instagram presence, and dynamic speaking events and conferences across Canada. See Hear Love values belonging, storytelling, courage, authenticity, inclusion, and faith in Jesus. Melinda is also the author and curator of the book "Always Know," a collection of short stories from See Hear Love guests who share their personal experiences of faith, perseverance, and hope. For the past 25 years, Melinda has worked in broadcasting, journalism, PR and marketing, leadership facilitation, advocacy, fundraising, and motivational speaking around the world. Melinda speaks across Canada, sharing her story of adoption, belonging, redemption, and reunion, reminding women and men that they are SEEN, HEARD, and deeply LOVED by God! She loves being a wife to Chris and a ‘bonus mom’ to Nathan and Sophie, traveling across Canada and the world, connecting amazing women together, and laughing! Her favourite encouragement to women is, ‘Today is not your forever!’Instagram @melinda_estabrooks @seehearlove Facebook: Melinda EstabrooksTo learn more about Melinda and See Hear Love, please visit https://seehearlove.com/.CHAPTERS00:00 Melinda's Journey of Faith and Adoption18:38 The Impact of Adoption on Identity33:24 Developing a Voice in Christian Broadcasting#faith #adoption #identity #Christian #broadcasting #mentalhealth #empowerment #diversity #community #prayer #storytelling
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In this conversation, Melinda Estabrooks shares her profound journey of faith, adoption, and the development of her voice in Christian broadcasting. She reflects on her upbringing in a missionary family, the challenges of identity as an adoptee, and the importance of community and prayer in her life. Melinda discusses her work in amplifying diverse voices and addressing mental health issues within the church, emphasizing the need for authentic conversations and belonging.TAKEAWAYS+Melinda was adopted into a missionary family, shaping her faith from a young age.+She experienced a period of distancing from Jesus during her teenage years, but the prayers of her parents played a crucial role in her return to faith.+Melinda's journey of finding her birth mother was a significant moment of redemption.+There is power in storytelling to connect and heal. +Belonging is a universal need transcending cultural boundaries.+Loneliness is a common experience among many individuals.+Creating belonging is essential for those who don't attend church.+Understanding diverse needs can strengthen community ties.Melinda is the creator, host, and executive producer of the Canadian women’s talk show, See Hear Love. Launched in 2016, See Hear Love is a welcoming community and multimedia platform that offers a faith-based TV show, podcast, interactive Instagram presence, and dynamic speaking events and conferences across Canada. See Hear Love values belonging, storytelling, courage, authenticity, inclusion, and faith in Jesus. Melinda is also the author and curator of the book "Always Know," a collection of short stories from See Hear Love guests who share their personal experiences of faith, perseverance, and hope. For the past 25 years, Melinda has worked in broadcasting, journalism, PR and marketing, leadership facilitation, advocacy, fundraising, and motivational speaking around the world. Melinda speaks across Canada, sharing her story of adoption, belonging, redemption, and reunion, reminding women and men that they are SEEN, HEARD, and deeply LOVED by God! She loves being a wife to Chris and a ‘bonus mom’ to Nathan and Sophie, traveling across Canada and the world, connecting amazing women together, and laughing! Her favourite encouragement to women is, ‘Today is not your forever!’Instagram @melinda_estabrooks @seehearlove Facebook: Melinda EstabrooksTo learn more about Melinda and See Hear Love, please visit https://seehearlove.com/.CHAPTERS00:00 Melinda's Journey of Faith and Adoption18:38 The Impact of Adoption on Identity33:24 Developing a Voice in Christian Broadcasting#faith #adoption #identity #Christian #broadcasting #mentalhealth #empowerment #diversity #community #prayer #storytelling
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