Focus on the Family Daily Broadcast
Turning hearts toward home
U.S. Air Date: October 29, 2009
The Barretts: An Amazing Adoption Story (Part 1 of 2)
Billy Jack and Anne Barrett discuss their adoption of several emotionally-troubled children who were deemed "unadoptable" by the foster care system. (Part 1 of 2)
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God's redemptive plan is working in the Barrett family. - Audio: "Kim Meeder Shares Jessica's Story"
Kim Meeder explains why she founded Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch after witnessing the emotional healing of a troubled girl named Jessica.
Today's resources
- Broadcast CD: The Barretts: An Amazing Adoption Story
- Book: Handbook on Thriving as an Adoptive Family
- Book: Welcome Home! Our Family's Journey to Extreme Joy
- Book: Finding Home: An Imperfect Path to Faith and Family
- 6-CD Set: Domestic Adoption and Foster Care
- Broadcast CD: Horses & Healing: New Hope for Kids
Related articles
- Dr. James Dobson Leaving Ministry in February
Read Focus on the Family's press release about this recent announcement.
Related links
- Orphan Sunday
November 8, 2009 is your opportunity to rouse your church, community and friends to God's call to care for the orphan. - The $5 Campaign
Give $5 to help a family thrive.
Guest Biography
Billy Jack Barrett owns a ranch near Colorado Springs, Colo., and is the manager of the United States Air Force Academy Equestrian Center where he manages 150 government- and privately-owned horses. Billy Jack's wife, Anne, is a proud mother and homemaker. The couple has nine children, five of whom are adopted. The Barrett family had their home completely renovated when they were featured on the popular ABC television program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
Upcoming broadcasts
- November 23, 2009:
A Manifesto for Righteousness - November 24, 2009:
How Big is God? - November 25, 2009:
What's On Your Wish List? - November 26, 2009:
A Grateful Nation - November 27, 2009:
Blessing Your Family at Christmastime - More upcoming broadcasts
Podcasts and Blogs
- Daily Broadcast Podcast
- Dr. James Dobson on Parenting
- Dr. James Dobson on Marriage
- Off the Air: John Fuller's personal blog (RSS)
- Finding Home: Jim Daly's personal blog (RSS)
- Adventures in Odyssey Podcast
- The Boundless Show Podcast
- Plugged In Movie Reviews Podcast
- Weekend Magazine
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Giving Thanks for God's Blessings (Part 1 of 2) - November 18, 2009:
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Orphan Care: Accepting the Call - More recent broadcasts