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The Adopted Brothers Podcast
Hosted by Craig Greeno / Gerald Beard · EN
Welcome to The Adopted Brothers Podcast! We are brothers-in-law and brothers in Christ. We also happen to both be adopted physically and spiritually (Ephesians 1:5). Our goal is to share stories and conversations that encourage, promote growth, and most of all give glory to our Heavenly Father. We also take an active stance on taking care of orphans, foster kids, and adoptees as this is the only religion that God accepts (James 1:27). Thank you for listening and joining us in sharing God's love with others!
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What is True Peace and Where Can You Find It?
Mar 1800:26:08Tap to summarizeCraig and Gerald discuss what the Bible has to say about true peace and how they have experienced it in their lives. "Clear the Stage" - Jimmy NeedhamOriginal outro music by Autumn BornscheinConnect With Us:www.theadoptedbrotherspodcast.com
Transcribe →Replay: Lucky? Nah man, I'm blessed!
Mar 1100:31:13Tap to summarizeToday the guys discuss the difference between being lucky and being blessed. Also how important it is for us to be a blessing to others and some very simple ways we can do that.Links:Matthew 5:3-12Jeremiah 17:7James 1:12Original music by Autumn BornscheinIf you have any questions, comments, or a story you would like to share you can reach us at theadoptedbrotherspodcast@gmail.comCheck out the fun products we made for the podcast here. Thanks for listening!
Transcribe →Craig's Adoption Story Retold: Meeting My Birth Mom, Overcoming Rejection & Finding Identity in Christ
Mar 400:38:20Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode of The Adopted Brothers Podcast, Craig shares his deeply personal adoption story — from spending his first three months in foster care to meeting his birth mom and half-sister for the first time at 47 years old.He opens up about growing up as an adopted and “lonely” child, being teased by other kids, and wrestling with questions like, “Who am I really?” and “Do I even matter?” Craig shares the pain of knowing his birth mom never got to see or hold him after he was born, the difficulty of feeling guilt for wanting to search for his biological family, and the emotional impact of being rejected by his birth father through AncestryDNA.Through it all, he reveals how God healed deep wounds of abandonment and rejection — wounds only Christ can truly restore. Craig talks about choosing forgiveness, finding identity in God instead of circumstances, and learning to trust that God will never abandon us, especially in the hardest seasons.If you’re adopted, struggling with identity, battling rejection, or walking through a difficult family story, this episode will remind you: there is no shame in being adopted, and your worth is secure in Jesus.Listen now for a powerful testimony of healing, forgiveness, and hope — one day at a time focused on Christ.
Transcribe →February Prayer
Feb 2500:25:11Tap to summarizeIn this special prayer episode, we lift up requests for healing, freedom from addiction, comfort, and strength during Lent. Together, we praise God for what He has done, what He is doing, and what He will continue to do in our lives.We pray through powerful Scriptures including Psalms 104, 41:3, and 16:11, James 5:15, Mark 5:34, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Corinthians 10:13, and Philippians 4:6–7—declaring God’s promises of restoration, deliverance, peace, and joy in His presence.If you are battling sickness, struggling with addiction, walking through a difficult season, or seeking deeper surrender during Lent, this episode will encourage your faith and remind you that God is near, faithful, and able. Join us as we intercede, stand on His Word, and trust Him for breakthrough.Original outro music by Autumn BornscheinConnect with us:www.theadoptedbrotherspodcast.com
Transcribe →Do You Know How Much You Are Loved?
Feb 1800:31:30Tap to summarizeToday Craig and Gerald share how God shows His love sharing readings from His Word. They also share how being adopted has effected the way they give and receive love.Links:1 Corinthians 131 Peter 4:7-111 John 4:7-21John 15:1-17Colossians 3:1-4John 3:16-21Original music by Autumn BornscheinConnect with us:www.theadoptedbrotherspodcast.com
Transcribe →Spiritual Strength Part 2: Rooted in Love and Empowered by the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 3:14-21)
Feb 1100:38:40Tap to summarizeIn Spiritual Strength Part 2, we dive deeper into Ephesians 3:14-21 and explore how the Holy Spirit strengthens believers by rooting our hearts in God’s love. Learn how trusting God’s timing, staying grounded in prayer, surrounding yourself with strong community, and putting on the Armor of God help you stand firm even in dark seasons. Discover how the joy of the Lord becomes your strength, why spiritual training has eternal value, and how God does more than we could ever ask or imagine when we surrender everything to Him. Be encouraged to grow stronger in Christ, encourage others in truth, and live as a light that shines in the darkness.Original outro music by Autumn BornscheinConnect with us:www.theadoptedbrotherspodcast.com
Transcribe →Spiritual Strength Part 1: Finding True Strength in Humility, Surrender, and Faith (Ephesians 3)
Feb 400:36:18Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode on Spiritual Strength – Part 1, we unpack Ephesians 3:14–21 and what it means to be strengthened by God, not ourselves. We explore how true strength is found in humility, surrender, and daily dependence on the Holy Spirit. We discuss why love is the greatest commandment, how God’s power is made perfect in our weakness, and why holding on tighter isn’t the answer—surrender is. This conversation covers perseverance through testing, childlike faith, and living free from condemnation (Romans 8:1). Drawing from Romans 5:3–4 and John 16:33, we remind listeners that life is hard, but the joy of the Lord is our strength.Original outro music by Autumn BornscheinConnect with us:www.theadoptedbrotherspodcast.com
Transcribe →January Prayer
Jan 2800:20:35Tap to summarizeJoin us in prayer for healing, our country, freedom from addiction and other requests we received.Original outro music by Autumn BornscheinSubmit prayer request:www.theadoptedbrotherspodcast.com
Transcribe →Anger, Pride & the Ego: How God Refines a Man’s Heart | Godly Men’s Roundtable
Jan 2100:58:20Tap to summarizeIn this powerful Godly Men’s Roundtable discussion, we confront the hidden roots of anger, pride, and ego through Scripture. Using James 4:6, Ephesians 4:26–32, Proverbs 16:18, and Philippians 2:3–4, we explore how pride leads to offense, how unfulfilled expectations fuel anger, and why anger becomes a spiritual burden (Matthew 11:28–30). We discuss the real consequences of pride, the trap it creates, and how humility positions men for God’s grace. This episode calls men into the Refiner’s fire—learning patience, self-control, and maturity through trials (James 1:4)—and challenges us to walk in humility, mercy, and peace as taught by Jesus in Matthew 5:3–7.Original outro music by Autumn BornscheinConnect with us:www.theadoptedbrotherspodcast.com
Transcribe →From Betrayal to Peace: Anne's Testimony of Divorce, Forgiveness and Healing
Jan 1400:54:48Tap to summarizeIn this powerful Christian testimony, Anne shares her journey through unexpected separation, divorce, and deep personal healing. When her husband suddenly moved out in 2022, Anne chose to be proactive rather than reactive—allowing herself to feel, grieve, and bring every emotion to God. Despite doing “all the right things,” including counseling and intentional reconciliation, their marriage ended in divorce in 2025, where surrender ultimately brought peace and joy.Anne opens up about confronting shame, fear, and surrendering control, trusting that God prepares us for what He knows is coming. She also shares how forgiveness brought freedom—from her divorce and from the trauma of being raped in college, which ultimately led her to faith in Christ at age 28. This episode is a raw and hope-filled reminder that forgiveness is essential to flourishing, fear keeps us stuck, and God desires our healing so we can thrive and make an impact for His glory.Key Scripture: Psalm 139:24–25Links:Connect with AnneOriginal outro music by Autumn BornscheinConnect with us:www.theadoptedbrotherspodcast.com
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