Stephanie Mast

Major Joshua Mast, a U.S. Marine Corps officer known for his legal battle to adopt an Afghan war orphan, shares his deeply personal journey. Joined by his wife Stephanie, they discuss the challenges faced during their almost five-year fight for custody against a terrorist organization. The couple highlights their reliance on faith and community support, navigating bureaucratic obstacles in a quest for the child's safety. Their story sheds light on moral dilemmas in military operations and the emotional weight of advocating for vulnerable lives amidst chaos.

Stephanie Mast and Joshua Mast share their heart-wrenching journey to adopt 'Sparrow,' a five-year-old girl rescued from Afghanistan. They discuss the dangers of her biological ties to foreign fighters amid political turmoil and the looming court case over her future. The couple reveals the bureaucratic hurdles and systemic indifference they faced during Sparrow's rescue, urging transparency and support from U.S. authorities. Their emotional plea highlights the moral responsibility to protect a vulnerable child caught in a complex international crisis.