A story of redemption, hope, and open adoption

Renee Eggebraaten, her son, and his birth mom join the Defender Podcast to share their journey of hope, redemption, and open adoption.GUESTRenee Eggebraaten lives in Rapid City, South Dakota and joined Lifeline's team as a Casework Supervisor for Lifeline's SD team in July. She and her husband have two children that both joined their family through domestic infant adoption. Their son Jonathan also lives in Rapid City, South Dakota. Rebecca is Jonathan's birth mother, and Jonathan has known her his entire life through open adoption. HOSTHerbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.CO-HOSTRick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.RESOURCESThe Worthy Mentor Program is a new church resource designed to connect local churches with women who have experienced unexpected pregnancy.  It is a 10-week one-on-one mentoring relationship that is guided by a 10-week Bible study. Through mentoring relationships, women can know the hope of the gospel and find support through local church connections. It is our goal for women going through this mentorship to know that they are made in God’s image and worthy of the abundant life that He has for them. Find more information and how to get involved at https://lifelinechild.org/worthy/. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICESThe mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples. Web: lifelinechild.orgEmail: [email protected], Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechildThe Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | SpotifyThe Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify