EP152: When Dr. Seuss Has Real Life Applications During a Hurricane, From Farm Boy to Founder and Couple Adopts 7 Siblings Separated Throughout 4 Foster Homes
Our American Stories
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4.6 • 817 Ratings
🗓️ 27 December 2021
⏱️ 43 minutes
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Summary
On this episode of Our American Stories, Stephen Rusiniak shares a story about a devastating flash flood that severely damaged his Church and then the surprising response from the community. Doug Reiter brings us the story of Ken Austin, a man who's battled deep insecurities his whole life, and would help transform dentistry into the profession it is today. This is the story of how Sofia and Deshawn went from being a childless married couple of 13 years to a family of 9, literally, overnight.
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00:00 - When Dr. Seuss Has Real Life Applications During a Hurricane
10:00 - From Farm Boy to Founder
35:00 - Couple Adopts 7 Siblings Separated Throughout 4 Foster Homes
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