Abandoned at a young age, Stephanie wandered the war-torn countryside of Korea. Due to her bi-racial ethnicity, she was abused and violated in every way. She was adopted around the age of nine by David & Judy Merwin. Her parents surrounded her with “lavish love” and encouragement instead of consequences when she acted out during her childhood. They seemed to understand her behaviors came from a well of deep hurt and shame. A profound personal encounter with Jesus Christ enabled her to exchange her pain with Him at the cross and see her identity and purpose in the light of God’s love.
This message, Stephanie has had the privilege to share with anyone who will listen. God has honored her with very diverse audiences. Over the past 30 years, her story and teaching have been on TV, radio, in magazines and other people’s books. She recently wrote her first book; She Is Mine. She has been an Advocate for Orphans and Adoptees her whole Christian life, believing there is an orphan in each person without Jesus.
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Relevant LinksStephanie’s Website
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#106 [Mentor Moment] How do you celebrate your child’s adoption day?
#105 A Birth Mother’s Story of Adoption Reunion with Adrian Collins
#104 [Mentor Moment] Should I adopt out of birth order?
#103 When the Wait is Longer Than You Expect (A COVID Update from Lifeline Children’s Services)
#102: The Importance of Keeping Siblings Together with Sue Badeau
#101: Creating Adoption-Sensitive Classrooms with Joelle Broberg
#100: Surprise Guest Hosts and a Celebratory Giveaway
#99: Finding the Silver lining in Your Child’s Challenging Behaviors
#98: [Mentor Moment] I’m freaked out about this school year. Help!
#97: Building a Family by Faith with Maria Hansen-Quine
#96: Race and Adoption Panel
#95: An Adoptee’s Experience with Loss and Fear with Sara Easterly
#94: Resetting the Nervous System for Felt Safety
#93: Recognizing and Overcoming Post-Adoption Depression with Amy Callahan
#92: [Mentor Moment] How do we determine the appropriate level of interaction with birth family?
#91: Ethical Orphan Care and Adoption with Whitney Runyon
#90: [Mentor Moment] How do you recover on days when a child has a meltdown?
#89: A Conversation About Race with Sue Badeau
#88: The Connected Parent by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Lisa Qualls
#87: The Impact of Prenatal Trauma on Children with Stacey Gagnon
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