About this episode

The episode discusses the significance of adoption and mentoring, featuring insights from Jill and Todd Talley.

Have you ever thought about why adoption is so close to God’s heart? Maybe you know someone who was adopted or as a child you wish you were adopted (jk!) or perhaps you’ve thought at one time or another: Should we adopt? And what all will that mean to me and our family? Today we have our friends, Jill and Todd Talley, to talk about all things adoption as well as some mentoring topics. Todd and Jill Talley are the parents of three children, two through birth and one through adoption. In 2008 they were blessed to be able to fly to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and bring home their then 18-month-old son. Together as a family the Talleys have a passion for adoption, orphan care ministries and mentoring. So much so in 2009, Todd and Jill met with several families from Grace SLO who had adopted or fostered. Together these couples founded the Adoption and Foster Care Ministry at Grace Central Coast. The Talleys currently Co-Lead the Ministry. Some gems from our conversation: From the first time we held baby Daniel in our arms, we loved him and knew that this was how our Father in heaven holds and loves us. By entering in and serving our community, we show the Gospel in understated ways. Foster…

People in this episode

Host: Sue Donaldson

Guests: Jill Talley, Todd Talley

Topics covered

• adoption
• mentoring
• orphan care
• family
• foster care

Keywords

• adoption
• mentoring
• foster care
• orphan care
• family

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Grace Central Coast, Grace SLO

Places: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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