season 3 // episode 3 // faith, identity, and adoption // an interview with Iris Bryant

Join our heartfelt conversation with Iris as she opens up about her adoption journey. Discover her emotional rollercoaster from uncovering adoption papers to meeting her birth mother. She shares the impact of faith on her healing and finding peace as a child of God

Experience Iris's journey of acceptance and self-discovery, a testament to human spirit and faith's transformation. But it doesn't stop there—explore her mission in creating connections and community for adoptees through devotions and meetups. This powerful episode delves into the complexity of adoption and the need for belonging. Join us to be moved by Iris's courage and resilience.

Iris Bryant is a recent widow and mom of two young adults. She is passionate about helping women find purpose on the other side (or smack dab in the middle) of pain. She has served an online community at irispbryant.com for several years. She is also an adult adoptee and she created The Adoptees in Arms community to help adult adoptees find hope and peace in God’s word.  In addition to these ministries, Iris faithfully serves as a worship leader in her local church. When she is not writing or serving in ministry,  she enjoys reading, visiting the beach, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

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MEMORABLE QUOTES

“Even in meeting her, I still held on to, ‘Did I do something wrong?’”

“I held on to that belief for many years…that there was something wrong with me to be placed for adoption.”

“The healing didn’t come from her ability or inability to answer the questions; the healing came from God, from finding peace with Him and understanding my identity as it relates to being His child.” 

“I believed that once I met my biological family, I would be healed…and that didn’t happen.” 

“I felt alone in the midst of a crowd.”

“I have come to that place of accepting the healing and wholeness in relationship with Him and not with the adoptive family or the biological family. It only came from Him.”

“The glory has to go to Him.”

“In any other situation, I would have made idols out of those relationships or the people when He was the only One who deserved the worship. He was the only One that was capable of bringing the healing and wholeness to me.”

SHOW NOTES

Isaiah 43

Romans 8:28

CeCe Winans: “Alabaster Box”

Iris’ Website

Adoptees in Arms

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