PART 1: The Power of Community in the Adoption Process with Steve & Jo Walker

Steve and Joe Walker share their adoption journey and how they felt called to adopt. They met in college and got married, and their journey took them from Virginia to Colorado to South Carolina. They initially had reservations about adoption, but through prayer and signs from God, they decided to pursue it. They chose to adopt from India and faced financial challenges, but through the support of their community, they were able to raise the necessary funds. They emphasize the importance of the church community in the adoption process. In this conversation, Steve and Jo Walker share their adoption journey and the challenges they faced along the way. They discuss the importance of allowing others to be part of the adoption process and the role of humility in receiving help. They also talk about their experience adopting from India and the multiple trips they had to make. Steve opens up about his initial reservations and the struggle he faced in accepting a child who didn't fit his ideal image. They also discuss the impact of their adoption on their family in South Africa and how it has brought them closer to Jesus.