See The Miracle

Becky Fawcett shares her adoption journey and the inspiration behind HelpUsAdopt.org, a national adoption grant program. She discusses the challenges of infertility and the decision to pursue adoption. Becky emphasizes the importance of open adoptions and the need to eliminate discrimination in the adoption process. She also highlights the significance of sharing her story with her daughters and t...

In part two of the episode, the Walker family continues their story of adopting their daughter Shani from India. They faced challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic delaying their travel plans and had to navigate the approval process. When they finally arrived in India, they had a difficult reunion with Shani, who was initially hesitant and scared. However, with time and patience, they were able to b...

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 t...

A Tribute to Brynlee: From Home to College and Mission In this heartfelt episode of the 'See the Miracle' podcast, we celebrate a significant milestone in our daughter Brynlee's starting college at Utah State University, ahead of her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We reflect on her journey from birth, sharing amusing and touching stories of her childhood, her adventur...

In this episode of the See the Miracle podcast, hosts Brady and Andrea Murray introduce Crystal and Nick Kupper, a retired Air Force family who adopted a daughter with special needs from Armenia. The Kupper's share their journey through adoption, their strong faith, and Nick's current endeavor to run for state representative in Arizona. They discuss their deep motivations, the challenges they face...

Bonnie Hilton, a licensed clinical social worker and advocate for adoption, shares her personal adoption journey and the importance of family and faith in the adoption process. She emphasizes the need for flexible expectations and patience when bonding with adopted children. Bonnie also discusses her book, 'Gathering Israel's Children,' which shares adoption stories from different families and hig...

Adoption Advocate Megan Zars on Embracing the Journey of Adopting a Child with Down syndrome In this episode of the 'See the Miracle' podcast, we welcome Megan Zars, a wife, mom, advocate for adoption and Down syndrome, and nonprofit marketer. Megan shares her heartfelt journey of growing up in a family deeply involved in fostering and adoption, which inspired her own decision to adopt a child wit...

Embracing the Call: Adoption, Faith, and Overcoming Challenges with special guest, Angelina Howard In this episode of the See the Miracle podcast, hosts Brady Murray and Andrea Murray welcome special guest Angelina Howard, an adoption advocate and mother of five. Angelina shares her profound journey of adopting Moses, a child with Apert’s syndrome from Ukraine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reflect...

In this episode of the See the Miracle podcast, hosts Brady Murray and Andrea Murray welcome Brian and Kristen Wood, known as the Wood Crew, to share their extraordinary adoption story. Married for 16 years and parents to six children, the Woods have adopted three children from different countries within a short period amid significant challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss thei...

On this episode, we chat about our experiences participating in the St. George Ironman and advocating for an orphan named Leon. We reflect on our training, race day challenges, and the importance of motivation and support from this amazing community. We share how having a cause greater than ourselves helps us push through difficult moments and finding inspiration in encouraging others. If you or s...

On this episode we talk about the humorous yet terrifying incident involving Cooper, our child with Down syndrome, who went joyriding on an electric scooter through traffic. We recount the event with a mix of concern and laughter, highlighting the importance of our guardian angels. We also chat about the 5K some of our kids were able to participate in, showcasing their determination and teamwork....

Adoption is difficult and sometimes we can feel stuck. In this week's episode, we talk about how important it is to remember the WHY behind adoption. Find Out More: RodsHeroes.org

So many things have happened this past week. You could say the Murray household has been a little crazy. We had a scary health scare with Cooper, and blending the family has had a few road bumps but what a beautiful journey it has been thus far. Find Out More: RodsHeroes.org

As a Merry Christmas gift, here is a bonus episode! In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Tate Castleton. Tate has grown up with a physical disability, but he hasn't let that slow him down. Join us as he shares his incredible journey in a vulnerable, humble, and inspiring way. Find Out More: RodsHeroes.org

So often you need to choose your battles and commit to not getting offended. This week has been an exercise in that fact. We also reflected on why we do this podcast. Find Out More: RodsHeroes.org

A huge part of adoption is working with your children's biological parents when appropriate. In this episode, we share about this tender and inspiring moment when we finally were able to meet Jessica. Find out more: RodsHeroes.org

New York City, truly the city where dreams are realized. Citi Field and the Mets was a great success and to top it off, Coop made his national TV debut by throwing out a first on live national TV. He also made a new friend with an international celebrity who showed a special interest in Coop's mission. ⁠ https://rods.org/ ⁠

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Our final days in Armenia were filled with a couple of heartwarming experiences and one terrifying experience. All of this and more on this week's episode. ⁠⁠⁠ https://rods.org/ ⁠⁠⁠

All over the world when special needs children reach a certain age they are sent off to a facility. In this episode, we share our experience touring such a facility in Armenia. This facility was a wonder to behold, but it still left us feeling for the children locked away behind its walls. ⁠⁠⁠ https://rods.org/ ⁠⁠⁠

Brady and Andrea just got back from a monumental visit to Armenia. In the history of RODS Heroes, we've never had a door open for Down syndrome adoption like this one! ⁠⁠⁠ https://rods.org/ ⁠⁠⁠

Many times when we are working towards something good adversity can creep in. In this vulnerable episode, we talk about our experiences working through the challenges that come with positive actions in our lives. YouTube Video Mentioned: h ttps://youtu.be/wvJAgrUBF4w ⁠⁠⁠ https://rods.org/ ⁠⁠⁠

Our first RODS Heroes hosting program was full of experiences, community, and miracles. Join us as we reflect on this year's program and share the highs, the lows, and everything in between. ⁠⁠⁠ https://rods.org/ ⁠⁠⁠

Baseball has been an integral part of our families heritage. But It's much more than a game for us. It's a connection to people and cherished relationships. In this episode, we share about our experience recently when the Smithfield Blue Sox invited us back for a very special night. ⁠⁠⁠ https://rods.org/ ⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we chronicle another MLB first pitch from our son and RODS Hero, Cooper. We also share our experiences helping with Boy's and Girl's Camps. Closing out the episode with another adoption update. ⁠⁠⁠ https://rods.org/ ⁠⁠⁠