Newborn Promise Podcast

If laughter is humanity's most effective weapon, as Mark Twain said, then Holly Mackle wields a powerful force to help parents cut through the everyday messes of life. In this episode, host Audra Haney and Holly discuss her new book "Same Here, Sisterfriend: Mostly True Tales of Misadventures in Motherhood," and how to keep a lighter outlook because, "We might as well laugh!"

Psychologist and mother Rebecca McCutchan helps expecting women prepare for the possibility of developing postpartum depression, how to recognize when you have it, and ways to overcome it.

Rachel Jankovic, author of “Loving the Little Years,” shares a wealth of wisdom for new parents on how to continue seeking God, overcome the temptation to compare, and how to avoid self-indulgence as you seek out true soul-care and joy.

For many parents, overcoming fear or anxiety may seem impossible at this stage of life. It’s so natural to envision the worst and fret over the unimaginable in our parenting. But this episode’s guest, Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and author, Micca Campbell, says walking through the very pit of tragedy has helped her chose a life of faith instead of fear. As she shares her testimony, parents will be both inspired by the bravery in her personal testimony and equipped with practical advice to conquer their every day fears.

Worship leader, recording artist, and Grammy nominee Kari Jobe shares about her first year as mom to her son Canyon, spiritual lessons she’s learned along the way, and how motherhood shaped her album The Garden.

What are those first few days and months like for a new dad? Guest Timothy Ateek, director of Breakaway Ministries, talks with host Audra Haney about his high points, low points, and what has helped him the most in this major transition.

We know that our babies are fearfully and wonderfully made, and come in awe-inspiring packages. But, it's hard to know exactly what's going on in your baby's brain or how to interact with them from the first few months of life. In this episode, licensed marriage and family therapist Kelsey Myers talks with Newborn Promise Podcast Host Audra Haney about your baby's neurobiology and how interaction from the earliest days helps shape mental and spiritual health.

Hear the first-hand experiences of international adoption specialist Erica Ho, as she and Audra Haney discuss private, special needs, and international adoptions—how they work, what the needs are, and why the Ho family’s faith has grown along the way with God’s guiding care. For related information, visit America World Adoption.

When James and Inez Jackson got married, they didn’t think getting pregnant would be difficult. But after two miscarriages, they felt God leading them to adoption. Inez shares the emotions she had to wade through, the challenges of giving up her dream of pregnancy, and how God ultimately used the adoption process to beautifully refine her journey as a mother.

We believe the life of the unborn child matters. So, how can the church become a place of love, safety, and encouragement instead of hate and controversy? Today, pro-life speaker and author Kirk Walden shares how the everyday person can support the sanctity of life with their natural gifts and abilities—and how a loving church can help build families like never before.

In Part two, discussion continues on the painful loss of a son or daughter early in life, as Rebecca shares her own story, and gives helpful advice for supporting others experiencing child loss. This is Part two of two episodes.

Losing a son or daughter early on in life, having known them but a few weeks, is one of the most painful experiences. Rebecca shares her own story, which she writes about in her book, A Symphony in the Dark, and gives helpful advice for supporting others experiencing child loss. This is Part one of two episodes.

As couples wait longer to marry and have children, infertility becomes a stumbling block to their family plans and causes a struggle in their faith. How do they cope with not getting pregnant month after month? Why does God permit that? What are his plans? Find encouragement and hope in Newborn Promise Project co-author Charissa Kolar’s monologue.

After their children grew up, Dale and Tami Heim started volunteering to help orphans in Haiti. They never imagined they would be adoptive parents themselves! Hear their story—the struggles, doubts, and hurdles they faced, and learn more about international adoption. Today, Tami serves as a board member of the Christian Alliance for Orphans.

In this episode, songwriter and recording artist Brandon Heath shares the excitement surrounding his wife Siebe’s pregnancy with their daughter and how expecting their first child has shaped his newly released album Faith Hope Love Repeat. Brandon also talks about replacing fear with faith and how he plans to let God’s hope and love shape his growing family.