Laura shares about her experience living in Japan and how that changed the trajectory of her life. She shares what she learned about the Japanese people, and also what she learned about herself and how the experience impacted her faith. Laura offers some fantastic advice for anyone traveling abroad, and how travel allows us to experience all of God's creation and personality.

We also have a moment for the amazingness that was 90's/2000's boy band music...but you'll have to listen all the way to the end for that! ;-)

Jacy shares her experience as a child of parents who opened their home to foster kids and the emotional weight that carried for her. We also talk about the challenges of the foster care system, the importance of community support, and the impact of trauma on children and their families. The discussion emphasizes the importance of hope, healing, and the need for love and compassion in the foster care system. We also talk a bit about the stigmas that surround foster care.

What if we could see the world through someone else’s eyes?

Inspire Hope is a podcast where we look at the world through the eyes of other people’s life experiences. Each episode features everyday people sharing the stories that shaped who they are and how they see the world. Stories that open our hearts, deepen our understanding, and remind us of the humanity we all share. In a time when the world feels so divided, Inspire Hope invites listeners to slow down, listen to understand, and discover the threads of hope that connect us all.

In the inaugural episode of Inspire Hope, host Adrianne Wenrich introduces the podcast's mission to explore the world through the life experiences of everyday people. She emphasizes the importance of listening to others' stories to foster understanding and compassion, especially in a divided world. Adrianne shares her personal journey of transformation, highlighting how listening to diverse perspectives has reshaped her views. The episode culminates in the vision for the podcast to build a community centered on hope and connection, encouraging listeners to engage with stories that bridge divides.