Pause and Think

About Pause and Think

Let’s pause and think! Join us for honest conversations about adoption and parenting, as we lament, encourage, give hope and explore our true identity and worth in Christ. For more information go to: www.whoseami.org

Publisher

Aixa de López & Jackie Darby

Category

kids & family · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Aug 2024

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

50 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Redeeming the Hard Things: Research, Resilience, and the Power of Belonging

   How does God take what was meant for harm and turn it into something used for good? On this episode of Pause and Think, host Aixa connects with Dr. Nicole Wilkie to explore the connection between child welfare, empirical research, and gospel hope. Together, they discuss the transformative power of belonging, the origin of the free Caleb Koala resilience project, and why the pursuit of good science continues to bring comfort and clarity to those serving vulnerable families.

2. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Growing Up with 70 Foster Siblings: A Biological Daughter's Story

   What is it like to grow up in a family that fostered and adopted more than 70 children? Dr. Nicole Wilkie shares her remarkable story as the biological daughter of foster and adoptive parents. Together with Jackie, she discusses the joys, challenges, grief, purpose, and lifelong lessons that shaped her faith, her family, and her calling to serve vulnerable children around the world.

3. 

   25 Aug 2026

   From Silence to Strength: Adult Adoptees Finding Their Voice

   Healing isn't a destination—it's a journey best traveled with others. In this episode, Jackie and Aixa reflect on six years of walking alongside adult adoptees in a Spanish-speaking support group spanning Latin America. They discuss why vulnerability matters, how grief becomes a pathway to healing, and the incredible transformation they've witnessed as participants find their voices, share their stories, and experience God's restoring work.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,330

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

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Quality

52

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

0

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