In this episode, Brenda J. and Karen B. interview Deenbo Kidane, Director of the Daniel Initiative, a global network of pastors and church leaders. She also serves as the Director of Children's and Youth Ministry at El Bethel Ethiopian Church.

Deenbo shares her story as a 1.5-generation immigrant and how this role allows her to bridge the gap between first-generation parents and second-generation children. She explains how cultural norms that feel "normal" to the first generation can create unrecognized trauma and identity loss in their children.

This conversation offers a clear, compassionate look at generational trauma and the challenges second-generation kids face as they navigate belonging, culture, and identity.

https://www.danielinitiative.com

https://hangingontohope.org

In this episode, Brenda J. and Karen B. interview Deenbo Kidane, Director of the Daniel Initiative, a global network of pastors and church leaders. She also serves as the Director of Children's and Youth Ministry at El Bethel Ethiopian Church.

Deenbo shares her story as a 1.5-generation immigrant and how this role allows her to bridge the gap between first-generation parents and second-generation children. She explains how cultural norms that feel "normal" to the first generation can create unrecognized trauma and identity loss in their children.

This conversation offers a clear, compassionate look at generational trauma and the challenges second-generation kids face as they navigate belonging, culture, and identity.

https://www.danielinitiative.com

https://hangingontohope.org

In this episode, Brenda J and Karen B sit down with author and speaker Daniel Cruz to discuss his powerful new book, Don't Adopt Until You Read This Book! — Transracial Adoption: From a Biracial Adoptee's Perspective. Written from the viewpoint of a biracial adoptee, Daniel's story challenges listeners to rethink what it means to love and support adopted children — especially in transracial adoptions.

Daniel shares his deeply personal journey. For years, he had no idea who his biological parents were or even what race he was. As he grew older, the loss of identity and belonging led to trauma and shame that he now speaks of with honesty and compassion.

In this conversation, Daniel unpacks why his book isn't anti-adoption but pro-truth, calling adoptive parents to embrace their child's culture and heritage so every child knows who they are and where they come from. He also shares the incredible story of finding his birth parents through a DNA test and how his journey led to self-discovery and finding his true identity in Christ.

Brenda opens up about her own experiences raising biracial children and how this conversation helped her recognize and confront her own racial blind spots.

This episode is an honest, heartfelt discussion about race, adoption, identity, and faith — a must-listen.

https://multiracial-voice.beehiiv.com

https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Adopt-Transracial-adoption-perspective/dp/B0FR3QZRCJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CYV2QQAV0VN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vIGN7PsnfwXDaa9IYVGI3FX5rpIa-n9CgXEpEVhXLEI.zfrOwAjnf46AVAzY_BXZ5gKapKbFzU1bZ8c_jr-mTwM&dib_tag=se&keywords=dont+adopt+until+you+read+this+book&qid=1761264787&sprefix=dont+adopt+%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1

https://hangingontohope.org