The Connection

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Jason Keister

05 December 2023

1h 15m 5s

Fostering Hope: A Journey in Parenthood with Dan and Jessica Walker

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Jessica and Dan Walker discuss how their faith and perspectives have expanded and deepened through experiences such as fostering and adopting children. They share insights about embracing the gray areas in life, finding joy in slow and steady efforts, and relying on the Lord's guidance. This episode highlights the importance of unconditional love, acceptance, and creating safe spaces in families and communities.

Show notes (time stamps are approximations):

7:20 - Dan and Jessica tell the story of how they met. 

15:27 - the Walkers talk about the importance of striving to love and understand individuals in the LGTBQ community, including those who are members of our Church or Family. 

38:01 - John asks Dan what kind of car he would restor and what he would give away, if given the choice. 

43:12 - Jessica shares the story of running a half marathon during the COVID pandemic. 

49:21 - the Walkers share the story of adopting a dog, and then 3 children.