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Episode Synopsis
Walking Between Worlds: Jane’s Journey to AdoptIn this heartfelt episode of Rev Jim: The Devil Dodger, Rev Jim sits down with Jane, a white Australian woman on a deeply personal and complex journey—trying to adopt two Aboriginal children in New South Wales.With raw honesty and emotional clarity, Jane opens up about the challenges she's faced navigating a system shaped by cultural sensitivities, intergenerational trauma, and the ongoing legacy of the Stolen Generations. Together, she and Rev Jim explore the hurdles of cross-cultural adoption in Australia, the importance of maintaining connection to Country and culture for Aboriginal children, and the resistance and support she has encountered along the way—from both within the system and the broader community.This episode doesn’t shy away from the hard questions. It’s a conversation about love, identity, reconciliation, and what it truly means to become family in a country still reckoning with its past. Tune in for a compassionate, thought-provoking discussion that challenges assumptions and opens the door to understanding.Support the showHost - Rev Jim Producer - Shane Bitschkat Production Company - Iron Monarch Studios Language - English Origin - Australia