The Day they said “YES”- Betsy O’Neal’s adoption story
June 27, 2026
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Hannah’s Heart is a half hour program to encourage couples walking through infertility and miscarriage. It’s about clinging to Christ, the ultimate hope and finding peace and joy in the midst of the journey. Hosted by AFA’s very own Anne Cockrell and Kendra White.
Hannah’s Heart is a half hour program to encourage couples walking through infertility and miscarriage. It’s about clinging to Christ, the ultimate hope and finding peace and joy in the midst of the journey. Hosted by AFA’s very own Anne Cockrell and Kendra White.
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In this heartfelt episode, Betsy O’Neal shares her adoption story and the beautiful way God has guided her life from the very beginning. Adopted as a newborn, Betsy reflects on her parents’ journey through infertility in the 1960s and the unforgettable moment they were shown her as a newborn and asked if they were certain they wanted to adopt her. Their answer was an immediate and joyful “Yes!”
Betsy shares what it was like growing up in a family where she is deeply loved. She offers encouragement and practical advice for families walking through adoption and discusses finding peace with the limited information she has about her biological family.
Today, Betsy is thankful for her wonderful husband, her two amazing sons—one of whom looks just like her—and most of all, for Jesus, whose faithfulness has been evident throughout every chapter of her story. This episode is a touching reminder of God’s love, family, belonging, and the beauty of His plans
Actress, supermodel, Project Runway winner, and beloved child of God, Kalyn King joins Anne and Kendra to discuss what it looks like to share the love of God wherever He places you—even on a runway. Kalyn shares inspiring and entertaining stories from her career, including experiences working with people from many different backgrounds and walks of life. Together, they explore how God used her to point others toward Him in an industry that is often misunderstood, and how faith can shine brightly in any environment.
The conversation also highlights Kalyn’s husband, Phil, who holds a special place in the Hannah’s Heart community. Phil has generously supported this ministry by coming to lead worship at the very first Hannah’s Heart Conference. He helped create an atmosphere where women could encounter God’s presence and find hope in the midst of their journeys. His servant-hearted leadership and faithful support have been a meaningful encouragement to the Hannah’s Heart community.
This episode is filled with encouragement, testimony, laughter, and practical reminders that God can use anyone, anywhere, to make an impact for His kingdom.
Phil’s episode link included below:
https://afr.net/podcasts/hannahs-heart/2025/april/a-song-called-miscarriages/
Anne and Kendra’s husbands (Will Cockrell and Eric Knox) join them for a round table discussion about infertility and grief, and how Father’s Day has changed for them throughout the years. The couples answer questions sent in by listeners and hope to bring encouragement to others walking through difficult seasons.
As of May 21, 2026 PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)- the leading cause of infertility in women has received a name change. PCOS is now known as PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Syndrome). Join the host of Hannah’s Heart as they discuss the name change and more in-depth information of the common cause of infertility.
You can follow Dr. Rhodes on instagram @drheatherrhodes and listen to her podcast“The Hormone Happy Hour” anywhere you listen to podcast. You can email Dr. Rhodes at [email protected]
https://afr.net/podcasts/hannahs-heart/2022/05may/strategies-to-balancing-your-hormones
Kendra's parents, Karen and David, adopted and raised 3 special-needs boys in addition to their 2 biological children. In this episode, Karen Joins Anne and Kendra to talk about the challenges God led them through.
May is Foster Care Awareness Month. Lianna and her husband never imagined the plans God had for their family which included fostering, adoption, years of uncertainty and a lot of trust. After 4 years, the result was 4 children and a lot of love.
May is Foster Care Awareness Month. Lianna and her husband never imagined the plans God had for their family which included fostering, adoption, years of uncertainty and a lot of trust. After 4 years, the result was 4 children and a lot of love.
May is foster care awareness month. Even with decades of counseling experience, Dave and Karen White (Kendra's parents) faced challenges fostering and then adopting and raising older children. Dave tells the story of raising 3 sons with special needs as well as 2 biological children.
Kendra's mother joins Anne and Kendra in the studio as they give encouragement for Mother's Day and look at the story of Hagar.
Jasmine Sorrell continues her story. When God closes unexpected doors, Jasmine and her husband Matthew discover embryo adoption as a unique path to building their family while also saving human life.
When God closes unexpected doors, Jasmine and her husband Matthew discover embryo adoption as a unique path to building their family while also saving human life.
Many couples today are told that third-party sperm or egg donors are their only path to biological children. But is this option Biblical? What sort of psychological/emotional impact does it have on the children born in this way? Special guest Jennifer Friesen is the Director of Operations at Them Before Us and is the author of “My Daddy’s Name is Donor,” an article examining a study on young adults conceived by sperm donation. Find the full article here: https://thembeforeus.com/my-daddys-name-is-donor-study/
Julie West and Savannah Tucker tell their stories about how God led them to start a ministry to families of children with disabilities.
Anne and Kendra share their testimonies of coming to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior as well as talking infertility during the Easter season. Spring brings all the feels as we see every animal ready to have babies and we are still waiting, but because He lives we can face tomorrow.
Andrea Powell returns to the program with an update on continuing challenges to motherhood after child loss.
President Trump's mention of IVF during the recent State of the Union address has led to a renewed interest in the subject. Anne and Kendra discuss the issues and ethics of invitro fertilization.
Anne welcomes her friend, John Darnell, into the studio to talk about the missionary sending agency Global Outreach.
When Kelly lost her own sweet baby, something inside her snapped. She’d always been prolife but now the desire to defend and protect the unborn was burning inside her. Some may say she was just a stay at home mom. But when she said “yes” to Jesus, she started on an incredible journey.
Kim Smith tells her story of infertility which lasted 11 years and included miscarriages. That struggle led Kim and her husband to pursue adoption, and their adoption journey led Kim to start an adoption consulting agency, Cradled in Grace.
Anne and Kendra react to some exciting, terrifying, wonderful, awful news stories about whats going on in the world of fertility medicine. Links to articles below:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/252029351211252/posts/686774627736720/
https://www.liveaction.org/news/embryos-ivf-killed-worn-jewelry