13 episodes
Wrap Around Love Barbara Robinson & Janine Wegner
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- Religion & Spirituality
The Wrap Around Love Podcast shares the story of Barbara Robinson, her family, and friends, set against the backdrop of the city of North Omaha, Nebraska. Her story, and the story of many in North Omaha, is one of childhood trauma, abuse, and addiction cycles. It brings understanding to how one can make choices that others find hard to understand, across a racial and economic divide. But ultimately, Barbara's story is one of redemption, as she experienced the Wrap Around Love of friends - and most importantly - Jesus! Wrap Around Love is an inspiring movement that calls each of us to respond with empathy toward one another, and to BE the Wrap Around Love for those whom God puts in our paths.
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Cliffhangers Episode 13
In today’s episode, we learn more about Charles' second trial-- the innuendo surrounding it, and the abandonment which the family experienced as a result. There are also some fascinating insights into the current gang/hood culture.There may or may not be another cliffhanger this week. 😉But thankfully, unlike the days of the 80's, you will only have to wait one week to find out the next part of the story! Opportunities To Be Wrap Around Love For OthersWe can see through Barbara’s story an...
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Trials, Retaliation and Lies Episode 12
In today’s episode, we hear about the events leading up to Barbara's son Charles' first trial. This was a time in which lies and retaliation plagued her family. We hear that North Omaha continues to experience frequent gun and gang violence, to the point that there was a "mass house shooting." Opportunities To Be Wrap Around Love For OthersWe can see through Barbara’s story and her children's lives what a difference a stable, consistent, and loving foster family can make-- no...
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Out of Omaha Episode 11
In today's episode, Janine shares about a powerful documentary called Out of Omaha. Out of Omaha shares the story of Darcell and Darell Trotter. These are the older brothers of Charles, Barbara's son who is currently in prison convicted of murder. This documentary gives a real insight into what life is like for people living in North Omaha. We believe that it's an important film to watch, especially if you are following along in the Wrap Around Love story. You can watch Out of Omaha on ...
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Murder, Abandonment & Hope Episode 10
In today’s episode, we hear about the years when North Omaha was plagued with non stop murders through gun and gang violence. We hear how Barbara’s children were caught up in the violence, ultimately resulting in the arrest of her son Charles for a double homicide. Opportunities To Be Wrap Around Love For OthersWe can see through Barbara’s story and her children's lives what a difference a stable, consistent, and loving foster family can make-- not only for children, but for genera...
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A Story Still Unfolding Plus A Side of Gumbo! Episode 9
In our last episode we shared a great season of joy, as Barbara was reunited with her children and her life settled into place. In today’s episode, we learn more about Barabara’s older children and we are reminded that this is a real life, and not just a story. Her children continue to be affected by their life experiences along with the community pressures that come from living in North Omaha. But as we will hear, when you are looking through the lens of God in your life story, there i...
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A Season of Joy Episode 8
Wrap Around Love Podcast Episode 8: A Season of JoyIn today's episode, we enter into a time in Barbara’s life that is marked by great change; she’s sober, her children are back home with her, she’s married, and working to heal and restore her community. It is a real season of joy in her life. HighlightsThe Belle of the Omaha BallCommunity leadershipPractical ways of bridging economic and racial differencesHome, but not wholeWhat God did in Barbara’s life Opportunities To Be Wrap Aro...