Embracing Faith and Family Through Adoption w/ Spencer & Ashton Draper

In today’s episode, Aaron Smith sits down with Ashton and Spencer Draper to share their inspiring journey of adoption, faith, and perseverance. Spencer and Ashton met through a mutual friend at a youth conference, drawn together by their shared love for Jesus and a heart for faith-filled living. Through the ups and downs of a difficult adoption journey and ongoing health challenges, they’ve learned to walk in grace, patience, and purpose—anchored by God’s faithfulness. Spencer works as a planner in manufacturing, while Ashton is a sign language interpreter and author of the book “Big Yellow House.” Whether playing games, watching movies, or raising their family, they’re committed to living faithfully and using their lives to serve Christ’s Kingdom.From their early years of marriage, to adopting their son Bismarck from Ghana, the Drapers open up about how God has worked through health challenges, biblical counseling, and their passion for adoption to strengthen their marriage and deepen their faith.Key Topics:The Drapers’ early marriage and decision to adoptAshton’s lifelong passion for adoption and its rootsThe challenges and blessings of adopting BismarckNavigating health struggles and their impact on marriageThe transformative power of biblical counselingEncouragement for couples considering adoptionResources Mentioned in This Episode:The Big Yellow House by Ashton Draper – Purchase on AmazonGobena Coffee – Adoption fundraising supportParenting by Paul TrippForgive by Tim KellerConnect with the Drapers:Follow Ashton Draper on FacebookPurchase The Big Yellow House https://a.co/d/4IEmWCdFollow Marriage After God:Instagram: Marriage After God - https://www.instagram.com/marriageaftergodInstagram: Unveiled Wife - https://www.instagram.com/unveiledwifeInstagram: Husband Revolution - https://www.instagram.com/husbandrevolutionSupport this podcast:Shop: https://shop.marriageaftergod.com/Become a patron: https://marriageaftergod.com/patronSmith Family Resources, Inc © 2025Keywords: adoption, marriage, parenting, faith, family, communication, fundraising, counseling, health challenges, community support