Today we're joined by a few different guests to talk about some big news stories from this week. First, Chrissy and Lee Hicks have been in the news this week after Duke University Medical Center refused to give their daughter Yulia, who was adopted from Ukraine, a kidney transplant she desperately needs. The reason? Her parents don't want her to get the COVID vaccine. While they were previously told the vaccine was a recommendation, it appears to now be a requirement. Chrissy and Lee share their story and how we can help. Then, we're joined by our friend Kirk Cameron to talk about his new film, "Lifemark," and the importance and beauty of adoption, as well as this week's news that over 50 public libraries, many of which have hosted drag queen story hours, have refused to allow Kirk a story hour for his new family-friendly book, "As You Grow," claiming the "messaging does not align."

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Timecodes:

(02:40) Interview with Chrissy and Lee Hicks
(24:29) Intro to Kirk interview
(26:05) Interview with Kirk Cameron / "Lifemark"
(38:25) Kirk gets denied public library story hours

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Relevant Episodes:

Ep 618 | Kirk Cameron on Homeschooling & Raising Godly Kids https://apple.co/3BiDHOo

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Links:

National File: "Duke University Refuses Kidney Transplant To Dying Girl For Refusing COVID Vaccine" https://nationalfile.com/duke-university-refuses-kidney-transplant-to-dying-girl-for-refusing-covid-vaccine/

Yulia's GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/kidneyforyulia

Fox News: "Kirk Cameron is denied story-hour slot by public libraries for his new faith-based kids book" https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/kirk-cameron-denied-story-hour-slot-public-libraries-faith-kids-book

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