Michelle Mikeska - Podcast Details

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Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee Stories Valerie: Mystic Masquerade, An Adoptee's Search for TruthValerie Naiman is an adoptee, singer, story-songwriter, eco-village founder, ontologist, and author. Her #1 bestseller book, Mystic Masquerade, an Adoptee's Search for Truth, was based on five decades of a search that took her around the world as she unraveled the mystery of her stolen identity. Valerie holds a master's degree in Art and worked as a costume designer and actress in film and theatre in NY, Miami & LA. She’s the President of the Spirit Foundation, a non-profit that supports disenfranchised children..She also leads seekers to sacred sites in the USA and abroad. In 1990 she had an...

2024-04-161h 13

Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee Stories Chris: Unraveling the Mystery of Family HistoryChris Valdheims is a domestic adoptee born in the late 1970s and adopted in the early 1980s after spending years of his early childhood in foster care. Growing up, he knew very little about his birth family other than his mother and father had met while she worked as a librarian at MIT. He also knew his father was Black, and his mother had immigrated to the United States from Latvia. He spent years searching for answers about his family of origin, and in 2009, he stumbled upon a complex story that involved his grandfather, a then-unknown geometric artist named...

2024-04-0953 min

Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee Stories Margaret Jane: For this Adoptee, the Questions Came EarlyAfter being an only child all her life, Margaret Jane’s adoptive parents adopted four more children through the foster care system. This experience of witnessing adoption through foster care, and being the oldest sister of a group of adoptees, has given her a unique perspective and experience with adoption. Margaret Jane is married to her high school sweetheart, who she shares 3 kiddos with. She is an avid gardener, houseplant collector, and sourdough enthusiast. She also enjoys playing various musical instruments with her family and singing and playing for her church worship team. Margaret Jane work...

2024-04-0259 min

Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee Stories Susan: I Would Meet You AnywhereSusan Ito is the author of the memoir, I Would Meet You Anywhere, published by the Ohio State University Press in November 2023. She co-edited the literary anthology A Ghost At Heart’s Edge: Stories & Poems of Adoption. Her work has appeared in The Writer, Growing Up Asian American, Choice, Hip Mama, Literary Mama, Catapult, Hyphen, The Bellevue Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her theatrical adaption of Untold, stories of reproductive stigma, was produced at Brava Theater. She is a member of the Writers’ Grotto, and teaches at the Mills College campus of Northeastern University. She was a co-organizer of Rooted and W...

2024-03-261h 01

Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee Stories Ken: The Unknown Led to AnswersKen DeStefano is a domestic adoptee born in the late 1960's and raised in a caring and loving home. As an adoptee, he has had a largely happy life, but always wondered about the unknown. That curiosity led to a search for his birth mother and a reunification with her. His debut novel, "I Will See You Again...Hearts Will Sing," tells the story of two people whose past, present, and future lives are inexplicably linked.Update: We are not able to attend Chicago Foglift - to attend: Foglift Early Bird Link: C...

2024-03-1249 min

Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee Stories Victoria: A Change in the Law Led to Search and ReunionVictoria Rich never expected to search for her biological family. Always curious about her origins, she did a photography project at the infant home where she was born but did not pursue any personal searching. Then she read The Girls Who Went Away and was struck that so many of the women interviewed said they thought about and worried about their babies all the time. She had grown up hearing the message that you should never look because it would be too painful to open up the old wounds for the birth mother. After about a decade of debating...

2024-03-051h 06

Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee Stories John: Operation Baby Lift and the Erasure of CultureJohn Frey was born in Vietnam and brought to the United States as part of Operation Babylift when he was a year-and-a-half old. John often struggled with his identity, having been adopted and raised by a White American family while not having any connection to his birth country or culture.I Would Meet You Anywhere by Susan Kiyo Ito.Use Discount MAKINGOF for 30% off.Thank you S12F for our past support and support of Adoptees 501c3 organizations.Gregory Luce and Adoptees Rights LawJoe Soll & other adoptee resourcesFireside Adoptees Fac...

2024-02-2753 min

Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee Stories Kristal: Because She's AdoptedKristal Parke is a talented Cree filmmaker, producer, podcast host, and adoptee, whose personal journey has driven her to explore themes of identity, belonging, and family in her work. Born and raised on the West Coast of Canada, Kristal was adopted into a non-indigenous family as an infant. This experience profoundly shaped her perspective on life, and she has used her creative prowess to shed light on the complexities of adoption and its impact on individuals and communities. In her highly anticipated debut feature documentary, titled "Because She's Adopted," Kristal delves deep into her own life story while also...

2024-02-2055 min

Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee Stories Lorah: The Adopted ChameleonLorah Gerald is a same race, domestic, Baby Scoop Era, preRoe adoptee. She posts as The Adopted Chameleon on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Patreon, and Pinterest. She co-facilitates Adoptees Connect Tulsa and has a private Facebook group for adoptees and all MPEs called The Adopted Chameleons. She started her social media pages after her reunion with her biological family.She was raised as an only child in her adoptive family. This was the first time in her life she had ever seen or been in contact with anyone in her biological family. Her birth mother ignored her a...

2024-02-1358 min

Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee Stories Sarah: An International Adoptee Gives Back by WritingSarah D. Shearer is a writer, wife, and mother. She was adopted from Russia as a baby but has spent her life in Thomasville, Georgia. She is passionate about encouraging people to overcome and maintain a positive perspective.Sarah is married with two beautiful children. She and her family live on a sprawling rural farm, which gives her, as L.M. Montgomery says in Sarah’s favorite childhood novel Anne of Green Gables, great “scope for the imagination.”Sarah also enjoys writing for local magazines, reading, and celebrating her friends and family. I...

2024-02-0645 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Temples and Tables (Matthew 21:1-13)Preached by Michelle Mikeska, one of our Elders at Sweetwater Christian Church (www.sweetwaterchristian.org) on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020.Scripture: Matthew 21:1-13Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2020-04-0531 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Genesis One: The Creation ProjectPreached by guest speaker Michelle Mikeska at Sweetwater Christian Church (www.sweetwaterchristian.org) on Sunday, June 16, 2019.Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2019-06-1639 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Cross Power and Clay JarsPreached by Michelle Mikeska on Sunday June 3, 2018 at Sweetwater Christian Church (www.sweetwaterchristian.org).Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2018-06-0337 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Seven Signs: The Seeing-Blind ManPreached by Michelle Mikeska on March 18, 2018 at Sweetwater Christian Church (www.sweetwaterchristian.org). Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2018-03-1836 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Finding God in the Ordinary (2 Kings 5:1-14)Preached by Michelle Mikeska at Sweetwater Christian Church on Sunday November 12, 2017 at Sweetwater Christian Church (www.sweetwaterchristian.org)Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2017-11-1230 min

Sweetwater Christian Church The King's Speech, Pt. 11 [Matthew 6:9-15]Preached by former Elder, a member of our praise team, and regular leader of our Women's Ministry - Michelle Mikeska.Delivered Sunday, July 23 at Sweetwater Christian Church (www.sweetwaterchristian.org)Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2017-07-2334 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Invasion of the Lamb | Mark 16:9-20Preached by Elder Michelle Mikeska at First Colony Christian Church (www.fc3.org) on November 22, 2015.Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2015-11-2229 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Invasion of the Lamb | Mark 4:1-20Preached by Elder Michelle Mikeska on February 1, 2015 at Fc3 (www.fc3.org).Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2015-02-0128 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Invasion of the Lamb | Mark 4:1-20Preached by Elder Michelle Mikeska on February 1, 2015 at Fc3 (www.fc3.org).Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2015-02-0128 min

Sweetwater Christian Church The Promise Heard Round the World (Stories of Old, Part 4)Part 4 of "Stories of Old: Christian Reflections on Ancient Tales" preached by Elder Michelle Mikeska at Fc3 (www.fc3.org) on June 15, 2014.Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2014-06-1540 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Babel: Human Pride and Divine Mercy (Stories of Old, Part 3)Part 3 of "Stories of Old: Christian Reflections on Ancient Tales" preached by Elder Michelle Mikeska at Fc3 (www.fc3.org) on June 8, 2014.Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2014-06-0834 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Philemon & ReconciliationPreached by Michelle Mikeska (Elder) on November 3, 2013 at Fc3 [www.fc3.org].Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2013-11-0330 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Philemon & ReconciliationPreached by Michelle Mikeska (Elder) on November 3, 2013 at Fc3 [www.fc3.org].Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2013-11-0330 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Elephant in the Room: Gender RolesModerator: Mike Skinner; Speakers: Michelle Mikeska and Jessica Parks. Held at Fc3 [www.fc3.org] on June 24, 2013.Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2013-07-241h 49

Sweetwater Christian Church Open Hearts [Family Portraits: Serving Selflessly]Preached by Michelle Mikeska on May 19, 2013 at Fc3 [www.fc3.org]Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2013-05-1940 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Open Hearts [Family Portraits: Serving Selflessly]Preached by Michelle Mikeska on May 19, 2013 at Fc3 [www.fc3.org]Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2013-05-1940 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Acts Part 33: Acts 26:1-32Preached by College Pastor Michelle Mikeska on February 17, 2013 at Fc3 [www.fc3.org]Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2013-02-1739 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Acts Part 33: Acts 26:1-32Preached by College Pastor Michelle Mikeska on February 17, 2013 at Fc3 [www.fc3.org]Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2013-02-1739 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Elephant in the Room: Death Penalty/WarModerator: Chris Henderson; Speakers: Michelle Mikeska and Mike SkinnerAsking to support our ministry.Support the show

2012-08-251h 40

Sweetwater Christian Church Elephant in the Room: Death Penalty/WarModerator: Chris Henderson; Speakers: Michelle Mikeska and Mike SkinnerAsking to support our ministry.Support the show

2012-08-251h 40

Sweetwater Christian Church Acts Part 18: Regnum [Acts 12:1-25]Preached by College Pastor Michelle Mikeska on July 29, 2012 at Fc3 [www.fc3.org].Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2012-07-2934 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Acts Part 18: Regnum [Acts 12:1-25]Preached by College Pastor Michelle Mikeska on July 29, 2012 at Fc3 [www.fc3.org].Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2012-07-2934 min

Sweetwater Christian Church A World in Tension [Selected Passages from Ecclesiastes & Romans]Preached by College Pastor Michelle Mikeska at Fc3 [www.fc3.org] on June 17, 2012.Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2012-06-1736 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Victory [Part 4]: The Way of the LambPreached by College Pastor Michelle Mikeska on April 29, 2012 at Fc3 [www.fc3.org]Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2012-04-2936 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Victory [Part 4]: The Way of the LambPreached by College Pastor Michelle Mikeska on April 29, 2012 at Fc3 [www.fc3.org]Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2012-04-2936 min

Sweetwater Christian Church The Messy Kingdom: Lose the 'TudePreached by College Pastor Michelle Mikeska on Dec. 11, 2011 at Fc3 [www.fc3.org].Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2011-12-1143 min

Sweetwater Christian Church The Messy Kingdom: Lose the 'TudePreached by College Pastor Michelle Mikeska on Dec. 11, 2011 at Fc3 [www.fc3.org].Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2011-12-1143 min

Sweetwater Christian Church Hebrews Part 22: FAITH: A Story [Hebrews 11:32-40]Preached by College Pastor Michelle Mikeska on September 25, 2011 at Fc3 [www.fc3.org]Asking to support our ministry.Support the show

2011-09-2545 min