For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience, I have listeners of all faith backgrounds that listen to the podcast. This episode is coming from a christian perspective so if that’s something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episode that dropped this week about balancing the self and selflessness with Kelly Weekers or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss! In this episode, Diane interviews Jep and Jessica Robertson, authors of the book 'Dear Valor' and stars of the show 'Duck Dynasty.' The conversation revolves around their adoption story and the challenges and joys of raising an adopted child. They discuss the importance of intentionality in adoption, the struggles of identity and fitting in, and the unconditional love they have for their son. They also talk about their new book, which aims to explain adoption to children and promote understanding and acceptance. A short and sweet - yet profound - episode! Episode Chapters: 05:01 | Transitioning into Parenthood 09:40 | Intentionality in Adoption 12:45 | The Book 'Dear Valor' 14:55 | The Role of Reading in Their Family 16:37 | Future Writing Plans 18:21 | Final Encouragement for Those Considering Adoption 20:03 |How They Met ------------------------------- Links Discussed in This Episode | Order a copy of my book: Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity Watch the conversation on YouTube Connect with Jess + Jep: Instagram (Jess) Instagram (Jep) Book: Dear Valor Episode Sponsors | The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal! Enjoy this Podcast? Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity. Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane. Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy