Posts by Bethany Briley
Q&A With Our Founders
Since 2008, Show Hope’s Student Initiatives work has engaged more than 23,000 students, empowering and equipping them to step into the lives of children and families—all for the glory of God. Our Founders, Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman, have been champions of this work, long before it officially launched 16 years ago now, and…
Read MoreAudrey Wells’ Story
Right now in this stage of our life, we can do something, and we can learn, and we can pray, and ask God to change our hearts and change the hearts of people around us. Audrey Wells, Pause Campaign Leader Students are not just the leaders of tomorrow—they can be leaders today. When we engage,…
Read MoreThe Murrey Family Story
“If you can take the financial aspect, just even just a bit, and take it off the table, that is unbelievably significant for an adoptive family and the No. 1 barrier for why people don’t adopt.” The Murrey Family For the adoptions of their two beautiful daughters, Show Hope has had the privilege of supporting…
Read MoreGrace Over and Over Again
In October 2019, Millie and Kevin Foster were on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to New Zealand, which Millie had been planning and saving for since she was a child. Intentionally planned as a way to rest and recover during a season of grief and processing, it was then that they got the call that they had…
Read MoreWaiting With Hope
Hope. For some, it is a word to describe or express a desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment, as Webster defines it. And yes, it is certainly a wonder-filled word … one that can stir the heart, mind, and even the soul. Yet for those of us who are now bound to…
Read MoreA Surprise Taste of Christmas
Today—Giving Tuesday—Show Hope is kicking off the Christmas season. Our Founders, Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman, have graciously agreed to join us for a surprise taste of Christmas from around the globe. Mary Beth and Steven know that food is involved, but they are trusting us—their Show Hope team—with the rest. As we unveil…
Read MoreBe Still: A Letter from Show Hope’s Executive Director
Dear Friends, I have a question. Before I get there, though, I want to provide you with a little background. This year, the Show Hope team has been sitting in the Book of Exodus, zeroing in on the Israelites and the Egyptians’ pursuit of them in the wilderness. As they are camped near the Red…
Read MoreShow Hope Book Club: A Mother for Choco and Stellaluna
This month we invite you to gather your whole family to read and discuss “Stellaluna” by Jannel Cannon and “A Mother for Choco” by Keiko Kasza. “A Mother for Choco” is such a sweet story about a little bird looking for his mom, and it helps navigate the complex conversations around adoption while driving home…
Read MoreDo It Again
From Our Founders … Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated and unchanged. They always say, “Do it again;” and the grown-up person does it again until he is nearly dead. For grown-up people are not strong enough to exult in monotony. But perhaps…
Read MoreUnderstanding Avoidant Attachment
An Introduction to Avoidant Attachment In the past few weeks, we have unpacked attachment theory, paying close attention to both secure attachment and anxious attachment. Today, we are going to take a closer look at avoidant attachment. To begin building a better understanding of avoidant attachment, let’s start with what it looks like in babies…
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