Conversation & discussion on contemporary Adoption & Fostering
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Foster Family Podcasts
Welcome to The Foster Friendly Podcast. We’re bringing foster care closer to home by sharing stories from the front lines. We're talking with former foster youth, foster parents and others who are finding unique and powerful ways to dramatically improve the experiences and outcomes for kids in foster care. The Foster Friendly podcast is brought to you by America’s Kids Belong, a nonprofit that helps kids in foster care find belonging in both family and community.
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A Foster Arizona podcast featuring Authentic Conversations with Real People talking all things Foster Care and beyond. Hosted by Kim and Brian Vehon.
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We want to see people everywhere supporting the foster care community and experiencing Jesus together. So, in this podcast, we are sharing the stories of the foster care community to bring awareness that leads to action!
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Are you thinking about adopting or fostering a child? Confused about all the options and wondering where to begin? Or are you an adoptive or foster parent or kinship caregiver trying to be the best parent possible to this precious child? This is the podcast for you! Every week, we interview leading experts for an hour, discussing the topics you care about in deciding whether to adopt/foster or how to be a better parent. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are the national ...
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The Brett Cooper Show explores how generational shifts and cultural trends are reshaping our values, behaviors, relationships and communities. Through a blend of video essays and interviews, Brett uncovers how we can build stronger connections with each other and foster resilience within ourselves as we navigate a world in constant flux.
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There are many ways to build your family. Fostering-to-adopt is not the easiest, but it's a beautiful and profoundly impactful thing to do. Join Rachel Fulginiti, creative multi-hyphenate and two-time foster to adopt mom, as she shares her own story and the stories of others who have successfully navigated the foster care system and created their forever families through adoption. We explore the complex journey, touching on subjects like welcoming newborns or older children into your home, r ...
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Adoption and fostering chat with people who’ve done it, from the UK’s LGBTQ+ adoption and fostering charity, New Family Social.
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Voices of Fostering brought to you by National Fostering Group. Everyone’s life takes a different path. As children and young people decisions can be made for us that shape our lives forever – whether for good or bad. As adults, we have the opportunity to make our own choices. And what we choose can have a positive impact on us and the world around us. Particularly if one of those choices is fostering. When you listen to the stories of children and young people whose lives have been touched ...
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Smart Justice covers the pursuit of better outcomes on justice system issues, including incarceration, foster care, and juvenile justice. The podcast is produced by Restore Hope. Website: http://smartjustice.org Support: https://smartjustice.supercast.com
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Parents today face the challenge of guiding their children through a world that feels increasingly complex. Dr. Meg Meeker, known as America's Mom and a leading authority on parenting, teens, and children's health, provides practical insights to simplify the parenting journey. As a trusted pediatrician, mother, and bestselling author, Dr. Meeker engages with top experts and real parents to discuss current issues, answer important parenting questions, and offer actionable advice. Her podcast ...
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Building Families, Bridging Differences: A Family Law Journey
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”Building Families, Bridging Differences: A Family Law Journey” explores various aspects of family law with Shelly Booth Cooley, offering insights into both traditional family law matters and modern family building options. The show provides valuable information for anyone interested in family law, adoption, surrogacy, or divorce proceedings.
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Big impact doesn’t always come from big platforms. More often, it’s found in the everyday yeses of foster and adoptive parents. The Dream Small Podcast, hosted by Jason and Whitney Small—parents of seven, foster and adoptive advocates, and storytellers—encourages foster parents, adoptive parents, and anyone walking the road of foster care and adoption. Each episode shares honest conversations, practical wisdom, and faith-filled stories from real foster and adoptive family life. With humor, h ...
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Podcast by Elle MacRae
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Welcome to Shameless Leadership! This show is for women, transgender people, non-binary folks, and allies who are committed to advancing their leadership and the leadership of those around them. In this space, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, valued, and supported. Our mission is to help you foster these feelings within your own circles of influence to build trust, psychological safety, and a culture of belonging. In each episode, we dive into essential topics impacting wome ...
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Featuring engaging conversations and insightful interviews covering a wide range of topics including caregiving, family dynamics, and getting help for schizophrenia. Hosted by Rachel Star Withers, who lives with schizophrenia. Inside Schizophrenia brings firsthand experiences from individuals with schizophrenia, family members, caregivers, and medical experts, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of schizophrenia, shed light on its impact, and develop strategies for managing this serious ...
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Practical Theology for Christians.
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A place where I host conversations with people who have been impacted by wrongful convictions - sometimes this is an exoneree, a family member of an exoneree, a justice official, a filmmaker, a student...I'm really open to speaking with anyone because I think we all have such interesting and unique perspectives to bring around this issue in an effort to challenge assumptions, surface uncomfortable truths, and foster critical thinking about how justice is pursued and portrayed.
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Fun videos to inspire, intrigue and stir your imagination from some of the world's leading thinkers and doers onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.
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The Anthem Award winning BONUS BABIES podcast is the only one of its kind that features the compelling true-life hard-hitting stories of those with a lived foster care experience and the people who care for them––all via the unique 360* lens of a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. Through raw first-hand accounts, BONUS BABIES reveals the daunting complexity of the foster care world while documenting the challenges, failures and successes of the system as well as the people an ...
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Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan have a new podcast! Come join two (not so) ordinary family guys in the basement (or on the deck) as they talk about their lifelong obsessions with music. Now ... 5 days a week!
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Join TV and film critics (and handsome men) Dan Barrett and Simon Foster with reviews, industry news, and recommendations of great things to check out. This podcast is a perfect example of the dangers of equipping people with knowledge and microphones.
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Real conversations across the generations exploring God's wisdom for modern families. Find out more: Growing Faith (a ministry of Youthworks): www.growingfaith.com.au Mothers Union Sydney: www.musydney.org.au
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Navigating Child Welfare | CPS, Foster Care, Family Court, Adoption, Mandated Reporter
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Are you struggling to keep good child welfare staff and volunteers? Are they drowning in alphabet soup, unclear timelines, fuzzy roles, and “who does what” confusion? Does attending court hearings cause anxiety in staff and families? You are not by yourself. When people talk about the foster care system they often describe it as broken, confusing, and frustrating. It’s why I’m so excited to introduce a podcast that will help staff and volunteers see the big picture of child welfare, lessen a ...
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My Unknown Truth is a podcast sharing the stories and lived experiences of Australians who have been through adoption and foster care. These stories are often complex, spanning over 50 years and touch on difficult truths, from growing up in an under-resourced system to Australia’s traumatic history of forced adoptions and Stolen Generations. But within the darkness, there is also light; stories of hope, courage, resilience, and love. Hosted by Nadia Levett, an adoptee born and raised in Aust ...
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Married couple discussing all topics from faith, family and parenting to a vegan(ish) lifestyle. They focus on inspiring and fostering healthy relationships.
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Foster care, adoption, sports and entertainment news and interviews.
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We welcome the imperfect, flawed, and broken as much as the healing and thriving because we are all God’s children. As a family, we seek to create relationships and foster growth to trust in God and pursue His loving purpose for our lives. Join us as every week we go through topical messages that help us grow as Christians and understand God's word.
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Adoption & Foster care: Resources, Tips & Tools
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This is a makeshift podcast, by a stay at home mom just spreading the frustrations and praises of staying at home. Just know it’s okay to not be okay! Blessings & enjoy...
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Dr. Michael B. Linton: a pastor, a husband, a father (biological, adoptive, foster), a sinner saved by grace
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Hey sweet friends! My name is Christy Young, and I’m a wife, homeschool mom of six, foster/adoptive parent, former lawyer, Christ-follower and LOVE encouraging other women in Christ! My aim is to encourage women to lead Gospel-saturated lives with courage and tenacity, willing to sacrifice and step into challenging circumstances and situations - empowered by God’s grace and equipped by His Spirit!
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Welcome to the ZuluOne Podcast, your space for transformative conversations on systemic healing, family constellations, and transgenerational trauma. Inspired by the work of Bert Hellinger, this podcast explores the hidden dynamics shaping our lives and offers tools to heal ancestral wounds and foster personal growth. Through biweekly episodes featuring expert guests and heartfelt discussions, we delve into topics like family systems, cultural awareness, and the path to deeper self-understan ...
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Breaking the Silence is the podcast that exposes what too many families are afraid to talk about. Hosted by Jake Tjapkes Christian life coach, advocate, and survivorthis show dives deep into identity, fatherhood, trauma, CPS failures, foster care reform, and the hope that only Christ can bring. Each episode brings raw conversations, real stories, and practical tools to help you rise, heal, and fight for your family. If you're ready to stand for truth and rebuild a broken system, this podcast ...
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Makeup as a Tradition Cover art photo provided by Raphael Lovaski on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@raphaellovaski
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Called to Love: An Adoption Podcast for Christian Parents - Christian Adoption, Trauma and Healing, Foster Care, Parenting Adopted Children
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Whether you seek to add to your family through foster care, private domestic adoption or you are called to travel internationally, every adoption story is uniquely beautiful. Yet, each shares a common language of calling, loss, and hardship. As Christian parents we have a deep desire to love and shepherd our children well, but it can be challenging to navigate loss, trauma and how to best love and guide our adopted children. One thing is for sure, adoption is more than a process, it is an in ...
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We make foster care fascinating by telling the stories of excellent local foster parents, and the village supporting the kids they love.
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True crime... casually done. Fact boy gives you new episodes on Mondays and Fridays. Also available on YouTube!
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Welcome to the podcast for East River Church (Batavia, OH). Here you will find our sermons and special messages from Pastor Michael Foster and others. Visit eastriverchurch.org for more resources and information.
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The Family Histories Podcast is a show that celebrates those of us sat in archives, libraries, and spare bedrooms all around the world, tirelessly piecing together our collective social and family history. Join British family historian Andrew Martin as he interviews a fellow genealogy fan about how they got hooked; listen to his guest tell the life story of their most fascinatingly good, bad, or plain ugly relative; and then it's time to face 'The Brick Wall' - where it's over to the listene ...
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Foster Parent Well is the go-to podcast for foster and adoptive parents who are navigating the complexities of parenting children with trauma while trying to stay sane in the process. Hosted by Nicole T Barlow, a foster and adoptive mom of six, parent trainer, and wellness coach, this podcast is where faith, resilience, and practical strategies come together. If you're feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted from the daily realities of foster care and adoption—you're not alon ...
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Podcast by Erick Alvarez
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What is it like to go through the foster-to-adopt process? The Foster Adoption Podcast is a resource for people who are interested in growing their family by adopting children from foster care. Follow along the journey of one couple adopting children from foster care.
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The Missouri Department of Social Services is proud to present The Call to Foster, a heartwarming new podcast series that features inspiring stories from foster parents across the state. Each episode will highlight their unique experiences and perspectives, how they overcame hesitations, and provide helpful advice for anyone considering becoming a foster parent. Prepare your heart as you hear first-hand from the compassionate families and individuals working together to make a difference for ...
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Welcome to Traditional Latin Mass Sunday Reflections — a weekly podcast bringing the beauty, wisdom, and timeless truths of the Catholic Traditional Latin Mass into the heart of your home. Each episode offers simple yet meaningful reflections on the Sunday Mass readings, propers, and themes, inspired by the lives of the saints, Catholic Church teachings, and Sacred Scripture. Designed for families and children of all ages, this podcast helps build faith, foster reverence, and deepen love for ...
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Join host Brent Foster where he has peer to peer conversations with his friends. From entrepreneurs and creators to corporate soldiers and humble leaders; there is often a lot to learn and laugh about when listening to stories of others. Please join me in honoring their lives, sharing their stories, and gaining a new perspective!
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Discover the inspiring journeys of transformational leaders on "Becoming Bridge Builders" with host Keith Haney. Each episode uncovers the inspiring stories of individuals who are profoundly impacting the world. Learn how their leadership and unique gifts bridge gaps, foster unity, and create lasting legacies. Tune in for powerful testimonies, insightful, often challenging conversations, and practical wisdom that will empower you to become a bridge builder in your community. Join us and be i ...
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My Adopted Child Is Rejecting Me - Weekend Wisdom
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: Hello, thank you sincerely for your podcast and the work you do. It has helped me feel less alone and allowed me to better navigate foster parenting and adopting from foster care. My husband and I have two amazing boys; they have the same bio mom, and two older siblings ea…
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Episode 22: Reclaim Time and Peace of Mind in Case Management
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Episode summary A caseworker’s anonymous post about hard relationships with foster parents sparks a real conversation about communication, role clarity, and burnout. Shanelle explains why case workers (& no one!) cannot hold everything at once, how conflicting goals show up, and what it takes to align teams so families move forward. She also introd…
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Replay: How to Best Navigate the Holidays as a Foster Family with Bethany Hall
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In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Travis and Courtney, along with guest Bethany Hall, discuss the complexities of navigating the holidays for children in foster care. They explore the emotional challenges, the importance of managing expectations, and strategies for preparing both parents and extended family for the unique dynami…
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112 - A newborn baby through Early Permanence
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George and Stuart were approved for Early Permanence and picked up a newborn baby less than two weeks later. They talk about their straightforward assessment, contact with the birth family, and why a super-kingsize bed should be on your must-buy list!By New Family Social
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Marisol - Finding Family Through Fostering: A Story of Music, Growth, and Love
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Send us a text Join us for a heartfelt episode of "Voices of Fostering" as Helen sits down with Marisol, a dedicated foster mum, to discuss the transformative power of music, the challenges and joys of fostering, and the journey of building a family through love and resilience. In this episode, Marisol shares how music has helped her bond with her …
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From Heartbreak to Hope: Martha's Foster and Adoption Stories
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Martha Chaput drops some real talk with us today about the rollercoaster of fostering and adopting children. She shares her heart-wrenching experiences of loving and letting go, highlighting how important it is to make decisions centered on the child's well-being, even when it’s tough. We dive into the nitty-gritty of navigating the foster system, …
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This episode is unlike any other. Recorded through phone calls from prison with John Edwards, one of the Ohio 4, this conversation is raw, unfiltered, and essential. John has been incarcerated in Ohio for over 30 years for a double homicide he did not commit. Together, the Ohio 4 have served more than 100 years of wrongful imprisonment. There is no…
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Episode 32 - Wait… That’s a Rule?! The Foster Care Rules Nobody Warns You About
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Foster care comes with paperwork, training, and background checks, but no one really prepares you for the surprise rules. In this episode of the Dream Small Podcast, Jason and Whitney pull back the curtain on the unexpected, confusing, and weird rules they’ve encountered throughout their foster care journey. From needing court approval to take a fo…
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2277: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Two
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It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. Today’s focus is on the voice of Kurt Gallagher, who checks in from the suburbs of New York City with his selections for the best music of 2025, featuring S.G. Goodman, The Dream Eaters and Daughter of Swords. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other…
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973: INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP: The “Ambition Gap” is Gaslighting Women. Again.
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The Lean In and McKinsey & Company Women in the Workplace 2025 report claims that, for the first time, women are less likely than men to want a promotion, stating that 80% of women want to be promoted to the next level, compared to 86% of men. They label this development an “ambition gap”, stating that women are currently less ambitious than men. T…
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The Power Of A Praying Adoptive and Foster Parent
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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast! Thank you for joining me on the very first episode of Season 4! It is a privilege and gift from God to be able to share the practical, clinical, and Biblical information with you every week about adoption and foster care, which is a calling so near to our Father’s heart. In this episode, I am sharing with you …
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Join host Jami for a powerful conversation with experienced foster parent and trauma-informed care expert, Tera Melber. Tera, the founder of Resound Trauma Education, brings her extensive background—including a master’s degree in human services counseling and a commitment to integrating faith with the latest interpersonal neurobiology research—to t…
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2276: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part One
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It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. We begin with the OG of new music, Steven Routledge and his selections from the tons of music he heard in 2025. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and Tu…
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Whoa! These were the top 10 TV shows & movies of 2025 - the official list
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You may have seen critics delivering their lists of the top 10 TV shows and/or movies of the past year. But your pals Dan Barrett and Simon Foster have for you the OFFICIAL lists. Understand... these are the actual best. Note: Episode republished with a slight edit due to a copyright claim.
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Mark 4:35-41By East River Church
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Nick Shirley: The Man That Exposed a $10B Cover-Up | Episode 113
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All it took was a 23-year-old with a camera to bring the Right back together against a common enemy. Nick Shirley’s full video: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/r8AulCA1aOQ?si%3DAKpclxY0khXcYg__&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1767385198854982&usg=AOvVaw2cRzGRDrq9fj-1_fJm7jxu Join the Cooper Confidential Community to get Farm vlogs, Q&As, and ad-…
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Adoption Disruption - Adoptive parent & SW Amy
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Hello and welcome to the A&F Podcast. In this episode we're continuing to look at parenting from a distance and adoption disruption. It's a hugely sensitive matter with the impact on children adults and professionals often being catastrophic. Here, I speak to Amy an adoptive parent and social worker and she describes the events that led to crisis a…
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Epiphany of Our Lord Reflection: From the Star to the Stable
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The wise men saw a star and left everything to follow it. In this reflection on the Epiphany of the Lord, we explore the courage and perseverance of the Magi as they journeyed from distant lands to worship the newborn King. Drawing from the wisdom of Saints John Chrysostom, Augustine, and Bernard of Clairvaux, we reflect on what it means to truly f…
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Coming January 6 on Wrongfully Yours: Lies. Recantations. Innocent lives on the line. William Avery’s story kept changing, but it served to place four innocent people at a murder scene with no weapon, no evidence, no proof. First it was for the reward money, then he claimed he actually witnessed the crime. How far can one man’s lies go before justi…
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HEARERS & DOERS // Advent. // December 28, 2025
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This message concludes our Advent series by challenging us to move beyond tradition and reflection into real-life application. Through the theme “Hearers & Doers,” we explore the birth and early life of Jesus and how Scripture calls us not just to hear God’s Word, but to live it out daily. As Advent ends and a new year begins, this message invites …
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The Holy Name of Jesus Reflection: The Name Above All Names
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In this reflection on the Traditional Latin Mass for the Holy Name of Jesus, we explore the extraordinary power and intimacy contained in the name of Jesus—a name that means "God saves" and was given by an angel before the Incarnation. Drawing from the Acts of the Apostles, the Gospel of Luke, and the wisdom of saints like Bernard of Clairvaux and …
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A Soldier’s Big Heart: Jackson’s Gift to Foster Youth with Sarah Davis and Andrea Forringer
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In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Courtney Williams and Travis Vangsnes welcome Andrea Forringer and Sarah Davis, from Jackson's Gift, an organization dedicated to supporting youth aging out of the foster care system who are enlisting in the military. The conversation explores the life of Andrea's adoptive son, Jackson, who face…
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2275: Exploring the Top Classical Albums of 2025
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Patrick consults a few of his favorite publications as a guide to some of the best classical releases of 2025. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and sha…
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join us to learn about family rituals—how to create and why they can help build strong families. Our guest will be Elizabeth Barbour, the author of a new book, Sacred Celebrations: Designing Rituals to Navigate Life’s Milestone Transitions. She’s also a reunited adoptee and an adopt…
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As we now come to the actual birth of Christ, the Anointed One, we light the final candle of Advent. The White candle, signifying that He is the Light of the world and His light is the LIFE of all humanity. In our Christmas Eve service we will explore the meaning and significance of this. ——————————————————————————————— Gather your church essential…
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Adopting Six Kids: Buckle Up with Bonnie Johnston Butler
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This week, we’re diving deep into the whirlwind journey of foster care and adoption with our guest, Bonnie Butler. She shares her story of going from contemplating stepping back from the foster system to unexpectedly adopting a sibling set of six kids—yeah, you heard that right, six! We talk about the real struggles and triumphs of blending familie…
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A shocking double murder. No leads. And an informant whose story came from his own son. Wrongfully Yours dives into the case of the Ohio 4 and the murders of Marsha Blakely & Floyd Epps. This is a tangled investigation full of twists, questions, and shocking revelations. Can justice be uncovered when the truth is buried beneath layers of hearsay an…
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No One Tells You This About Raising a Large Family
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No one really tells you what it’s like to raise a large family. They talk about the joy. They talk about the blessings. They talk about how “fast it goes.” But there’s a weight no one prepares you for. In this episode of The Gritty Gospel, we share honestly about the hardest parts of raising a large family that rarely get named — the emotional, spi…
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Generational Healing: Finding Purpose in Our Family Stories
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We're diving deep into the heart of family healing today, tackling the big question of how to transform generational pain into divine purpose. Join me, Reverend Dr. Keith Haney, as I chat with the incredibly inspiring Northern Bishop Kevin Foreman, who’s all about breaking cycles and lifting spirits. We’ll explore how our past doesn’t have to dicta…
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Episode 31 - Fair Isn’t Equal: Parenting Kids with Trauma, Neurodiversity, and Different Needs
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What does it really mean to parent fairly? In this episode of Dream Small, Jason and Whitney dive into a powerful parenting truth that came straight from one of their own kids: fair doesn’t always mean equal. Inspired by an insightful conversation with their son Benny, they unpack why different children, especially those impacted by trauma, autism,…
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2274: Exploring the Top Jazz Albums of 2025
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Patrick consults a few of his favorite publications as a guide to some of the best jazz records of 2025. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it …
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972: Jennifer R. Hudson: Leadership, Loss, and the Quiet Power of Midlife Transitions
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In early 2025, my dear friend Jennifer started telling me about how she was preparing for her youngest child to leave for college. She was celebrating this parenting milestone while also preparing for the grief. Simultaneously, she was watching her father’s health deteriorate. She knew 2025 would be a year of massive change. And, it most certainly …
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The Best of 2025 From Called to Love Season Three
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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast! This is the end of season three. The team here at Called to Love are so grateful for you joining us every week to learn practical and Biblical tools and knowledge for adoption and foster care, a calling which is so reflective of God’s adoptive love for us. As we look forward to another year and a new season, w…
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The Feast of the Circumcision Reflection: Marked by Love
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On the eighth day after Christmas, the Church celebrates the Circumcision of our Lord—a feast that reveals the stunning depths of God's humility in becoming human. In this reflection, we explore how the infant Jesus willingly received the mark of the ancient covenant and the holy name proclaimed by the angel before his conception. Drawing from the …
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2273: Behind the Music Video: Ace Frehley
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Jim's friend George Mannes joins the podcast to talk about that time he worked as a production assistant on the music video shoot for the 1988 song "Insane" by Frehley's Comet. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsP…
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 1 Chronicles 29:1-18By East River Church
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Should We Let Our Adopted Babies Cry It Out? - Weekend Wisdom
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: We have been matched with an expectant mom due in a couple of months. She is having twins. As we are preparing for the next steps, sleep training has come up frequently in newborn care books. What research is there on the cry-it-out method or other popular sleep training m…
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Episode of the Year - 206 FASD with Anna Webster
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This episode resinated with so many of our listeners. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder remains under discussed with a growing understanding of the prevalence and impact that many children are living with. In this episode of the A&F podcast we speak to adoptive parent and Neurodiversity Coaching Psychologist Anna Webster. She shares her experience of…
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West Texas musical icon Joe Ely passed away recently at the age of 78. Listener David Lee contributes his appreciation of Ely’s music and Patrick chips in, too. Rest in Power, Joe. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at…
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Preacher: John Weis, Text: Philippians 2:1-11By East River Church
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Luka Magnotta: The Butcher of Montreal
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The disturbing true story of Luka Magnotta—how internet fame, obsession, and ignored warnings led to one of Canada’s shocking crimes, told through the online hunt that tried to stop him. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period rocketmoney.com/casual - cancel your unwanted subscriptions today and reach your financial goals…
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Sunday in the Octave of Christmas Reflection: The Manger's Hidden Lesson
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In this reflection for the Sunday within the Octave of Christmas, we contemplate the shocking reality of the Incarnation—God who became flesh and blood, as vulnerable as any newborn child. Drawing from the Holy Family's flight into Egypt and the wisdom of Saints Bernard, John Chrysostom, Athanasius, and Francis de Sales, we explore what it means th…
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Ep. 306: Emmanuel: When Parenting Feels Out of Control
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In this Christmas episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker invites parents to slow down and reflect on the deeper meaning of Emmanuel—God with us—during seasons when parenting feels uncertain, overwhelming, or out of control. Through reflections on Christmas traditions, gingerbread houses, and the sacred rhythms that shape family life, Dr. M…
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Episode 21: BIG Things in Foster Care for 2026: Partnerships in the Family and Child Welfare System
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Families need information fast, in plain language, and backed by real partnerships. In this episode of Navigating Child Welfare Shanelle shares what is coming in 2026 and how SYNCing Child Welfare will help parents, foster and kinship caregivers, and partners move through the family and child welfare system with less confusion and more confidence. …
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2271: It’s a Holiday Miracle! Highland Park Harry, Silver Lake Larry and EPJ
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A holiday gift for all our listeners has arrived at the last minute in the form of a call from longtime friend of the show, EPJ and all his pals. Happy Holidays to all! Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.…
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