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The Anna Jinja Show

The Anna Jinja show focuses on the stories, issues, and questions connected to adoption and foster care experiences. 

The host is an international adoptee with biological roots in Korea and adopted roots in the United States. As you can imagine, her journey and experiences as a transracial adoptee are multifaceted. Her experiences have been with the pain of discrimination and rejection as well as the joys of self-discovery and learning to embrace all aspects of her identity.

Along the way, she has discovered that she is not alone. We’re all – in some ways – adopted into or out of homes, cultures, communities, and relationships as we grow and evolve. This show illuminates the theme of adoption, in all ways, in our lives. And how those experiences create who we are and who we are yet to be.

Her hope is that through engaging with the guests and creative content, we are welcomed home in this world, cradled in the belief that we belong, that we are worthy, and that we are loved.


So stay tuned, and you may discover your own adoption story.


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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
28 minutes
Episodes
91
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Audrey McQuillan & Kate Walton

Audrey McQuillan & Kate Walton

This episode introduces you to two incredible individuals who will captivate you with their stories and insights. Audrey McQuillan is a powerhouse currently rocking her MBA journey at Ohio University…

00:28:00  |   Tue 13 Feb 2024
Katelyn Whittle & Betty Smith

Katelyn Whittle & Betty Smith

Today’s episode is a creative interchange between a student-athlete and a poet. During her high school years, Katelyn earned four varsity letters for field hockey, showcasing her dedication and talen…

00:28:00  |   Sat 03 Feb 2024
Jacob Motta & Nick Kizirnis

Jacob Motta & Nick Kizirnis

Come join us for an engaging episode featuring Jacob Motta, a dedicated graduate student with a deep love for sports. Delve into Jacob's distinctive take on leadership, his commitment to continuous s…

00:28:00  |   Sun 28 Jan 2024
Linnea Hietala & Susan Neale

Linnea Hietala & Susan Neale

Linnea's story is a beautiful blend of nature, arts, and a heart full of passion. Linnea encountered the concept of belonging in the most incredible way – through the Anna Jinja Show! The motif of be…

00:28:00  |   Fri 19 Jan 2024
Madeleine White & Jo Renton

Madeleine White & Jo Renton

Embark on an emotional journey as we delve into an extraordinary life story, narrated by a daughter (Madeleine White) and her mother (Jo Renton). Madeleine, born in Germany with roots in Canada and t…

00:28:00  |   Sun 17 Dec 2023
Roy and Brenda Hurley

Roy and Brenda Hurley

00:28:00  |   Wed 06 Dec 2023
David Bynum & Mike Ratliff

David Bynum & Mike Ratliff

Join us for an inspiring journey with David Bynum, a man whose life story is nothing short of extraordinary. Born and adopted in Columbus, OH, David began his search in 2018 and is currently in reuni…

00:28:00  |   Fri 24 Nov 2023
Maggie Giansante & Milly Raccoon and The New Normal

Maggie Giansante & Milly Raccoon and The New Normal

 Introducing Maggie Giansante, an extraordinary student reporter for the Post, driven by a mission close to her heart. Join us as Maggie's dedication to storytelling takes the spotlight, delving into…

00:28:00  |   Tue 21 Nov 2023
Jill Wells

Jill Wells

Iowa-based artist, advocate and mentor, Jill Wells (she/her) has firmly situated herself within art and advocacy work. A 2005 graduate of Drake University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, she is …

00:28:00  |   Wed 15 Nov 2023
Dr. Joy Stuewe Hoffman & Nick Kizirnis

Dr. Joy Stuewe Hoffman & Nick Kizirnis

 | Introducing our remarkable guest, Dr. Joy Stuewe Hoffman, whose superpower is empathy. She passionately believes in the potential for human growth and the profound impact of storytelling. With a d…

00:28:00  |   Sat 04 Nov 2023
Jennifer Cochran, Katherine Cochran-Hill, & Don Baker

Jennifer Cochran, Katherine Cochran-Hill, & Don Baker

About a week after returning home from a transformative service trip in Honduras, our host received a heartfelt surprise from her stepdaughter - a friendship bracelet and a touching note that read: "…

00:28:00  |   Sun 29 Oct 2023
Dr. Simone Sorteberg-Mills & Milly Raccoon & The New Normal

Dr. Simone Sorteberg-Mills & Milly Raccoon & The New Normal

Join us for an emotionally stirring and uplifting conversation featuring the host's beloved little sister and the exceptionally talented musician, Milly Raccoon. Together, they'll lead us on a journe…

00:28:00  |   Sat 21 Oct 2023
Dr. Pete Mather aka Hubby

Dr. Pete Mather aka Hubby

Get ready to be captivated as we introduce you to the host's husband, a masterful storyteller who fearlessly plunges into the profound depths of family bonds, the intricate tapestry of identity, and …

00:28:00  |   Sun 15 Oct 2023
Iris Anderson & Nick Kizirnis

Iris Anderson & Nick Kizirnis

Meet Iris Anderson, a student at Columbia University, Class of 2026, who's on a mission to unravel the mysteries of biology and psychology. But Iris isn't just about hitting the books; she's a passio…

00:28:00  |   Sun 08 Oct 2023
Rebecca Christian & Ian Vidovic

Rebecca Christian & Ian Vidovic

Writer and poet Rebecca Christain talks with Anna about milestone moments, aging gracefully, and shares her poem written for Anna's adoption story.  The poem was written for the host after Rebecca he…

00:28:06  |   Mon 02 Oct 2023
Michelle Madrid, Let Us Be Greater

Michelle Madrid, Let Us Be Greater

Michelle Madrid, an adoptee empowerment coach who has lived both sides of the adoption experience, shares her the insights that led to Let Us Be Greater, the first book to explore the sense of loss, …

00:28:00  |   Wed 27 Sep 2023
Cathy Krebs & Nick Kizirinis

Cathy Krebs & Nick Kizirinis

 Do you ever get that feeling deep in your gut that you just can't ignore? A hunch, an instinct, a gut feeling that guides you in unexpected ways?  This is Cathy's adoption story of how her gut insti…

00:28:00  |   Sun 17 Sep 2023
Deb Gold & Wendy McVicker

Deb Gold & Wendy McVicker

Deb Gold is a certified ICF coach who helps globally-focused individuals and organizations take practical pathways to transformation to create purposeful and impactful transformation out in the world…

00:28:00  |   Wed 13 Sep 2023
Constance Iannetta & Nick Kizirnis

Constance Iannetta & Nick Kizirnis

Constance Iannetta, #FosterStrong is a foster care alumna, foster/kinship/adoptive parent, and national child-welfare advocate. After aging out at eighteen to many struggles, she found healing in pee…

00:28:00  |   Wed 06 Sep 2023
Kim Pontius, Natalyn Chumley, & Nick Kiziirnis

Kim Pontius, Natalyn Chumley, & Nick Kiziirnis

A Mother (Kim) and daughter (Natalyn) share their adoption story and discuss a few of the annoying questions that people ask adoptees. In 1979, Kim graduated from Iowa State with a bachelor’s degree …

00:28:00  |   Wed 30 Aug 2023
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