Serving the Orphan and the Widow

29/09/2025 21 min Temporada 1 Episodio 2

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Serving Widows, Funding Adoptions — with JT Olson (Both Hands)Brian welcomes JT Olson, founder of Both Hands and author of The Orphan, the Widow, and Me, for a powerful conversation about a simple idea that became a nationwide movement: raise money for adoptions by spending a day serving a widow. JT shares the letter that sparked the model, his own story of being orphaned at 12 and rescued by family, and how that experience fuels his conviction to stand with orphans, widows, and the families who say yes to adoption. In this episode:The origin of Both Hands—and why serving while fundraising changes heartsFrom one project to 1,400+ projects in 45 states, more than $21.5M raised, 100% to the cause, and 1,600+ children who are no longer orphansReal stories: widows blessed, families formed, and a community that keeps showing upPractical help for prospective adoptive families (average $23k raised per project + federal adoption tax credit)JT’s formation in door-to-door sales, meeting his wife, and a family life rooted in pro-life hospitalityGuest: JT Olson — Founder, Both Hands; Author, The Orphan, the Widow, and MeLearn more / get involved: bothhands.org (serve a widow, fund an adoption, or support operations)To learn more about the work of Coalition Life, visit CoalitionLife.com.