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The CRUX: True Survival StoriesThe Bluebell Sinking: 11-Year-Old Terry Jo's Four Days Adrift | E184Join hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast as they discuss one of the most remarkable survival stories in maritime history. The episode delves into the harrowing tale of 11-year-old Terry Jo Duperrault, whose family vacation in 1961 turned into a nightmare when their chartered boat, the Blue Bell, was sabotaged by the captain, Julian Harvey. After a brutal attack that left her family dead, Terry Jo was left alone at sea for four days before being miraculously rescued. This episode covers the details of the night of the tragedy, Terry Jo's incredible survival...
2025-09-2248 min
Whole & Holy: The Bethel Seminary PodcastFaith in Action: The Reel Hope Project with Kaycee StanleyThis episode features Kaycee Stanley, CEO of the Reel Hope Project. This project seeks to connect kids in the foster care system with their forever families. Seminary dean Peter Vogt and Kaycee Stanley discuss how the church can support these kids and the importance of doing so.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Reel Hope Project
Empowered to Connect
Embrace Family
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2025-09-0932 minThe CRUX: True Survival Stories9/11 Survivors: Those Who Escaped the South Tower via Stairwell A | E 175In this episode of The Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen explore the harrowing survival stories from the South Tower during the 9/11 attacks. When United Airlines Flight 175 struck between floors 77-85, only one stairwell remained intact - Stairwell A. Faced with conflicting information and impossible choices, 18 people made the critical decision that saved their lives.
The episode follows the remarkable stories of Brian Clark, who risked his own escape to save a trapped stranger, and Stanley Praimnath, who survived the plane's wing slicing through his office. Kaycee and Julie examine how split-second d...
2025-07-2137 min
Westbridge Church Weekend ServicePsalm 68 | Soul MusicThe Psalms are a collection of songs that speak life to our souls! They speak to the human experiences of love, joy, pain, trust, hope, and peace! Over the summer, we will explore the lyrics of some of our favorite Psalms, and how they impact our lives today. This week, we are joined by Kaycee Stanley from Reel Hope Project as we explore Psalm 68!
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Westbridge Church is people helping people FIND and FOLLOW JESUS! We believe that no matter where you are in your faith, there’s always a next step you can take to grow...
2025-07-2136 min
New Life Church MNJune 29, 2025 // "Head For The Hills" - The Real Hope Project // Kaycee StanleyGuest Speaker - Kaycee Stanley // The Rell Hope Project
2025-06-3053 min
Empowered to Connect Podcast[E213] How Stories Change The World with Kaycee StanleyToday, we’re joined by Kaycee Stanley, Executive Director and Founder of The Reel Hope Project — an organization using powerful, strengths-based videos to connect kids in foster care with their forever families.
Kaycee shares the heart behind their mission, the balance of holding onto hope while honoring each child’s story, and how their videos capture what makes each child come alive.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about storytelling, connection, and making a lasting impact!
To learn more about The Reel Hope Project, click here!
2025-06-0344 min
The Grand WeaverThe Reel Hope Project: Forever Families for Foster Kids through Adoption ReelsSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Kaycee, founder of The Reel Hope Project, to explore how one powerful idea—creating compelling video profiles of children in foster care—has transformed adoption narratives across the U.S. Starting with just three videos in its first year, the organization has grown to serve nearly 200 children annually across eight states, with a bold vision to reach 1,000 kids each year.Kaycee shares how personal conviction led to the birth of the project, and how her own adoption journey with her husband fueled their mission. The...
2025-05-2940 min
Central Lutheran Church - Elk RiverThe Hope of Advent with Kaycee Stanley from The Reel Hope ProjectCasey Stanley, formerly Casey Robertson, shares her inspiring journey from youth ministry to launching the Real Hope Project, a nonprofit focused on finding adoptive homes for foster children. Discover how Casey’s passion for creating a brighter future for these children is fueled by a profound understanding of hope, which she distinguishes from mere positivity. Her insights into the power of faith, resilience, and anticipation offer a fresh perspective on how hope can guide us through life's challenges. Through engaging stories like that of Elijah, a teenager who found love and belonging through adoption, we explore the transformative impact of...
2024-12-1026 min
The Forgotten PodcastEpisode 234: Finding Forever Families for Every Child (w/ Kaycee Stanley)Can you remember the child, family, or experience that inspired you to become a part of the foster care community? It’s likely you were inspired because you heard their story or got to see their action firsthand. With an understanding of the power of story and a passion for children who are waiting for their forever families, Kaycee Stanley and her husband, Pete, launched The Reel Hope Project. The Reel Hope Project tells the stories of children awaiting an adoptive family using videos as a recruitment resource for prospective adoptive families. Their goal is to...
2024-05-2037 min
Central Lutheran Church - Elk RiverAll Things New with Kaycee Stanley from The Reel Hope ProjectWhen hearts converge, joy and hope take flight—this is the essence of our latest episode, featuring the passionate Kaycee Stanley from the Reel Hope Project. Alongside her husband, Kaycee breathes life into the stories of children in foster care, beckoning forever families to open their arms through the power of video storytelling. With over 400 children featured and 204 family matches made, the ripple effect of their work is as undeniable as it is inspiring. We recount the touching tale of Taj, who dreams of floating like a butterfly in the boxing ring and constructing his future as an architect, sh...
2024-02-0533 min
CitySites Podcast NetworkThe Reel Hope Project with Kaycee StanleyOnce in a while, I am privileged to interview unique ministries that are making a difference in the lives of kids. In this episode, my guest is Kaycee Stanley, the Executive Director of The Reel Hope Project . We talk about how this organization is helping kids get adopted by producing a video bio on their lives. Kaycee and her husband started The Reel Hope Project in 2016 with one mission … a forever family for every child. Their vision is to mobilize the faith community to bring foster kids into forever families. They strive to be a bridge between church and st...
2023-04-2827 min
RecourseEp. 32 Kaycee Stanley- Reel Hope ProjectIn 2016, while Kaycee was working as a youth pastor, they began dreaming about how to change the narrative around foster care adoption, especially within faith communities. Five months later, The Reel Hope Project was born and they began telling the stories of Minnesota’s waiting kids. Our conversation is focused on the work that Kaycee and the Reel Hope Project is doing for adoption and foster care in the faith community.
Please check out their website at- https://www.thereelhopeproject.org/
Instagram- @reelhope_midwest
Link Tree-https://linktr.ee/reel_hope
2022-12-0143 min
Living In Carver County MinnesotaKaycee Stanley- Founder of The REEL HOPE Project talks about their group's efforts to help kids find their "Forever Family" and out of Foster CareI just love this what this organization is doing to help kids who have been permanently removed from their birth parents by protective services and who are currently in Foster Care, waiting to find their "Forever Family". They do this by producing an individual video that showcases these kids with their personalities and interests out front and center. These REELS are then shared on social media, with church groups and service organizations with the goal of helping make connections for the kids with would be adoptive families.
Kaycee Stanley started THE REEL HOPE Project during her time working as a y...
2022-11-0733 min
Susie Larson LiveGod’s heart for children with The Reel Hope ProjectFounder of The Reel Hope Project Kaycee Stanley and Reel Hope Community Engagement Manager Naomi Terlouw join guest host Thann Bennett to talk about God's heart for children. Kaycee shares what inspired her to start Reel Hope and Naomi shares some of her favorite stories.
2022-11-0450 min
Funny How Life Works#135 When You Help A Kid Find A Home PART TWO (w/ Kaycee Stanley)Join Michael Jr., Pastor Kyle, and special guest Kaycee Stanley, Executive Director and Founder of The Reel Hope Project, for part two of their discussion of the adoption process in Minnesota, how Kaycee's charity helps get kids adopted, and what a "forever home" looks like. They also discuss Kyle's adoption process and how dramatically it can impact lives for the better. As always, there's a lot to learn, laugh about, and take away as you learn how funny life can work when you help kids find homes.Non-Sponsor Sponsor:The Reel Hope Project: https...
2022-02-0137 minFunny How Life Works#135 When You Help A Kid Find A Home PART TWO (w/ Kaycee Stanley)Join Michael Jr., Pastor Kyle, and special guest Kaycee Stanley, Executive Director and Founder of The Reel Hope Project, for part two of their discussion of the adoption process in Minnesota, how Kaycee's charity helps get kids adopted, and what a "forever home" looks like. They also discuss Kyle's adoption process and how dramatically it can impact lives for the better. As always, there's a lot to learn, laugh about, and take away as you learn how funny life can work when you help kids find homes.Non-Sponsor Sponsor:The Reel Hope Project: https...
2022-02-0137 minFunny How Life Works#134 When You Help A Kid Find A Home (w/ Kaycee Stanley)Join Michael Jr., Pastor Kyle, and special guest Kaycee Stanley, Executive Director and Founder of The Reel Hope Project, as they talk about the adoption process in Minnesota, how Kaycee's charity helps get kids adopted, and what a "forever home" looks like. As always, there's a lot to learn, laugh about, and take away as you learn how funny life can work when you help kids find homes.Non-Sponsor Sponsor:The Reel Hope Project: https://thereelhopeproject.org/Have you left a question for Michael Jr. yet?Call 903-213...
2022-01-2539 minFunny How Life Works#134 When You Help A Kid Find A Home (w/ Kaycee Stanley)Join Michael Jr., Pastor Kyle, and special guest Kaycee Stanley, Executive Director and Founder of The Reel Hope Project, as they talk about the adoption process in Minnesota, how Kaycee's charity helps get kids adopted, and what a "forever home" looks like. As always, there's a lot to learn, laugh about, and take away as you learn how funny life can work when you help kids find homes.Non-Sponsor Sponsor:The Reel Hope Project: https://thereelhopeproject.org/Have you left a question for Michael Jr. yet?Call 903-213...
2022-01-2539 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveConnection & Empowerment With Kaycee Stanley Adoptive Mom & FounderHere's a bit about Kaycee and her family from their website"With a love for Jesus, kids, and stories, Kaycee and her husband Pete had always planned to adopt. In 2016, while Kaycee was working as a youth pastor, they began dreaming about how to change the narrative around foster care adoption, especially within faith communities. Five months later, The Reel Hope Project was born and they began telling the stories of Minnesota’s waiting kids. In 2019, they adopted their son, whom Kaycee met through a Reel Hope video shoot. As Executive Director and Founder, Kaycee leads the or...
2021-10-1346 min
DadAwesomeFoster Kids Finding Forever Families (Pete Stanley)dadAWESOME We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness. | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Pete Stanley Pete & his wife Kaycee are the founders of The Reel Hope Project. He believes family is one of the most powerful forces on the planet. Kids need family, and Pete considers it an honor to play even a small role in helping to make that happen. Plus, he's married to Kaycee (Reel Hope's executive director), so ignoring The Reel...
2021-05-1338 min
The Drip PodcastEpisode 18 - Chadwick Boseman, Erin O'Toole and Kaycee MaduOn this week’s episode we discuss: Erin O’Toole becoming leader of the Conservative Party of Canada; Doug Ford's announcement of Ontario’s rent freeze for 2021; Our loss of Chadwick Boseman; The NBA's response to the police violence against Jacob Blake; Canada's First Black Justice Minister Kaycee Madu and plenty more.Politicshttps://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/2020/08/23/conservative-party-leadership-race-live-coverage.html?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=Federalpolitics&utm_content=CPCerinotoolewins&utm_source=facebook&source=the%20toronto%20star&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=&utm_campaign_id=&utm_content=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politi...
2020-09-0129 min
What They're WorthEpisode 18: The Reel Hope Project & Adoption Chat with Kaycee StanleyToday’s guest, Kaycee, saw a need in her community and filled it. She and her husband started a nonprofit, Reel Hope, which creates video interviews with children waiting for adoptive families in Minnesota. While creating these videos, they met their then 12-year-old son! On this episode we get real about the perceptions of adoption in the church and the world, Mom-guilt and unrealistic expectations, the importance of jumping in, and the difference building relationships makes in gaining the courage to step into foster care and adoption. If you’re considering foster care or adoption, or are simply curious about a ro...
2020-08-1747 min
Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota PodcastLet’s Talk – The Reel Hope ProjectDescription: Kaycee Stanley joins us! Kaycee is an adoptive mom and founder & director of The Reel Hope Project. Reel Hope makes videos of kids in foster care in MN who are waiting to be adopted, partnering with counties and faith communities to help MN kids find forever families.
Find them on social media!
Facebook: @thereelhopeproject
Instagram: @reel_hope
MN ADOPT
Website: fosteradoptmn.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt
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2020-05-1312 min