Faith In Parents #162 | The Power of Joy
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Joy Carter was adopted during the Nigerian Civil war by a Christian couple. She came to the UK, only to experience bullying and racism. Joy has discovered that her name is a gift from the Lord. As a comedian and as an advocate she knows how to find joy in the hardest of circumstances. Join the joyful journey as Ed talks escalators and Amy goes mountain biking for the Lord. There is joy to be found!People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsJoy Carter - Joy is a comedian and advocate, helping people engage with adoptees' stories. She has worked with the government, Social Work England and many charities. Resources:JoyTalk is a stand-up comedy show about humour!Support the show
Released on 5 Mar 2025
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