The New Orphan Crisis - Part 1 with Guests John, Marlene, and Hannah Strege

Did you know that there are roughly 1.25 million frozen embryos, just waiting for a chance at life? On today’s edition of Family Talk, co-host Gary Bauer talks with John and Marlene Strege, about their story of being the first couple to “adopt” a frozen, fertilized egg and carry it through a successful pregnancy. The result of that endeavor was the birth of their daughter, Hannah, who is now a young adult with dreams of opening her own adoption counseling practice.

About Today's Guests: John, Marlene, and Hannah Strege
John Strege is a semi-retired sportswriter and the author of eight books, including "In the Big Inning" and "A Snowflake Named Hannah: Ethics, Faith, and the First Adoption of a Frozen Embryo." John and his wife, Marlene, have one grown daughter, Hannah, who is the first adopted frozen embryo, or “snowflake child.”

Marlene Strege is a retired occupational therapist and a graduate of the University of Southern California. For over two decades, she has been passionate about supporting embryo adoption families on their journeys.

Hannah Strege is a newly-licensed social worker, who recently received her master’s degree in social work from Baylor University. Prior to that, she earned a bachelor of arts degree in sociology from Biola University. Hannah is the first adopted frozen embryo in the world, and aspires to one day open her own adoption counseling practice.

Resources Mentioned:
A Snowflake Named Hannah: Ethics, Faith, and the First Adoption of a Frozen Embryo - book by John and Marlene Strege
10-Day-Marriage-Series - https://www.drjamesdobson.org/10-day-marriage-series-sign-up-email
Defending Faith, Family and Freedom Podcast - https://www.drjamesdobson.org/defending-faith-family-freedom

Family Talk Station Finder – http://drjamesdobson.org/broadcast/2024-02-05

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