What drives a young mother to travel alone to Romania and rescue orphaned children after watching a single TV show? Dr. Holly Joy Richardson's adoption journey began with undeniable spiritual confirmation that changed everything. After adopting 20 children from eight different countries and giving birth to four more, Holly became a fierce advocate for families while serving as a Utah state legislator. In this episode of the Why We Believe with host Nathan Gwilliam, Holly shares the divine moment that sent her to Romanian orphanages, the heartbreak of losing three daughters, and the immigration bill that tested her conviction that God sees humanity in everyone. She reveals the grief that nearly broke her faith, the deliberate choices that rebuilt her testimony stronger than before, and the political battles where she refused to separate spiritual conviction from public service. Holly's story proves that following spiritual promptings can lead to a life beyond anything we imagine possible, even when the path includes unthinkable sacrifice and loss.
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