Yeah we know.  Its been a bit since we last put out a podcast.  There were many things going on: a two year old, a our new daughter from Haiti, summer trips, and so forth.  Suffice to say, we’re back and its our intention to be a bit more diligent about getting our casts out. We [...]

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We are sorry it has been so long since our last episode, but so much has been going on in our lives:  the continual transition with our adoptive daughter, school letting out, and my computer crashing.   Our aim is to be more consistent with putting out more regular episodes over the summer. Tonight, we have a [...]

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Tonight, Scott and Kris share their own adoption experience in Haiti, exploring what made them want to adopt in the first place, why Haiti, the hurdles they had to overcome, and the blessings and sadness that came with the process. Hear them now as they share candidly about adoption in general and adopting fom Haiti.  [...]

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We had a wonderful interview with Margaret Trost who shared with us about what drew her to Haiti and how the What If Foundation got started.  She talks about the food program, eduational programs, and the summer camps all associated with the What If Foundation. For more information about the What if Foundation, please visit their [...]

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When I heard that the Haitian from the hit TV series Heroes had a foundation working in Haiti, I was excited.  The Haitian always fascinated me as a character on the show, and I loved the fact that referred to him as the Haitian and even set some of the scenes in Haiti (though they [...]

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In this episode of Haiti In Focus, Scott and Curt sit down with Tim Plaut, Ora Wells, and Bill Allen, all doctors working with Mission Manna.  The group shares a brief overview of the history of Mission Manna, of how it started with a youth mission trip to Haiti, and their current work. The doctors [...]

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In part two of an interview with Chris Lieb, Scott and Kristen chat with him about the holistic approach Baptist Haiti mission is taking in assisting the people of Haiti.  He talks about their educational endeavors which include schools enrolling more than 65,000 students and a Master’s program.  He also shares about BHM’s 110 bed [...]

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Scott and Kristen interview Chris Lieb, who has served as the technology and educational coordinator at Baptist Haiti Mission for the past five years.  Through out this interview, Chris shares how he worked in the computer industry making really good money, yet he was unsatisfied and wanted more from his life.  So he, his wife [...]

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In this podcast, Scott and Kristen interview Arnold from Port-au-Prince.  We chat with him as to why he came across on a skiff to Miami illegally, what it was like living here illegally, and what made him want to go back.  We also talk about how Haiti has changed in the nine years since he [...]

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Chatting once again with Steph, we talk about how all you need is yourself when going down to help Haiti.

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In this episode we focus on listener feedback we have received and respond to it.  We start off talking about Hands Across Haiti, an organization that networks humanitarians all across Haiti.  We also briefly mention Jimmy Jean Louis’s (the Haitian from the Heroes TV Show) organization Hollywood Unites for Haiti. We then discuss the idea [...]

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#haiti Finally, after weeks of wanting to do this, and after one botched recording session, we finally have Curt, Co-founder of the Connection Network and Haiti for the Kids, on the show.   He shares with us how he got involved in Haiti and what has drawn him back into Haiti year after year after year.  He [...]

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#haiti We interview Steph, who was a first time traveler to Haiti last year and find out about her experiences there.  We also talk about navigating the Port-au-Prince Toussaint Louverture International Airport. Cow on the back of a tap tap as referred to in the show. Steph and crew waiting to get into the airport as mentioned [...]

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Delta is now flying to Haiti, and the deals are hot!  $129 one way to Haiti.

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Delta is now flying to Haiti, and the deals are hot!  $129 one way to Haiti.

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# Haiti Well our second episode of Haiti in Focus is up and live.  In it Kristen and I explore the idea of the Haitian upper-class, commonly known to the Haitians as being bourgeoisie.  Many times this judged solely by skin color because typically the middle and upper class of Haiti are of lighter skin.  As [...]

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Welcome to the first Haiti in Focus podcast.   In this podcast we talk about why we are doing a podcast on Haiti and what we hope to accomplish.  Please give us your thoughts, suggestions, ideas, and any comments or questions you have reguarding Haiti. You can call us at (717) 983-4314 or e-mail us at [...]

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