S8Ep3: Emmanuel Jean Russell - Hello! My Name is Emmanuel
This week on the podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer sit down with author Emmanuel Jean Russell to talk about his powerful new book, Hello! My Name Is Emmanuel.
In Hello! My Name Is Emmanuel (Tyndale, September 2025), Emmanuel Jean Russell—adopted son of bestselling author Karen Kingsbury—shares a deeply moving story of faith, adoption, identity, and finding home.
Born in Haiti, Emmanuel was lovingly raised by his grandmother, who regularly reminded him that his name means “God is with us.” His life took a dramatic turn when he was adopted into the Kingsbury family, launching a journey that reshaped his understanding of family, belonging, and God’s constant presence.
Through the lens of adoption, Emmanuel reflects on what it means to be chosen, loved, and guided by God—even through uncertainty and change. His story is a reminder that God is with us in every season, no matter where our story begins.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- Building a Family Through Adoption — Emmanuel’s personal journey shows how adoption rooted in love and faith can transform lives and create forever families
- The Meaning of “God With Us” — How Emmanuel discovered the true significance of his name and God’s presence throughout his life
- Adoption Resources for Families — Learn about the book’s dedicated resource page designed to equip, encourage, and support adoptive families and those considering adoption
This hope-filled conversation is perfect for families, educators, ministry leaders, and anyone interested in Christian books on adoption, faith stories, and God’s presence in everyday life.
🎧 Listen now for an inspiring discussion on faith, identity, and the beautiful ways God writes our stories.
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His most recent project, an early-reader book series published by Tyndale House titled The Dead Sea Squirrels, has been adapted into a 13-episode animated series now streaming on Minno, with more books and a season 2 of animation currently in the works. Mike also serves as an assistant professor of film and animation at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, and co-hosts the weekly podcast, “The Bible for Kids.”
As a homeschooling mom of ten and wife to John, Tricia knows firsthand the joy (and the chaos!) of discipling kids in real life. She's written more than 500 articles, speaks at homeschool and family conferences across the country, and loves helping parents and grandparents pass along a living faith to the next generation. Her recent releases include Twist of Time, co-written with her son Nathan. Learn more at triciagoyer.com.
