Conversation & discussion on contemporary Adoption & Fostering
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Adoptive Parent Podcasts
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 can learn how to change adoption from the stories of those who have been touched by it.
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Adoption in Focus will discuss subjects including therapeutic parenting, the adoption process, going to panel, adopting older children, and adopting as a same sex couple. We'd love to hear from you if there are any topics you'd like to hear us discuss or even if you'd like to get involved and share your own experiences.
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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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Each episode will feature a conversation between host Rebecca Harvin and foster/adoptive caregivers or members of the community who support foster care and adoption.
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This podcast is being brought to you by the Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma and we are committed to providing people living and working with child trauma with proven strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for families.
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I’m currently on the roller-coaster ride of single parenting an adopted teenage son. Join me each week as I share my lived experience by starting with a confession, in the hopes of normalizing the complex issues that often come with parenting an adopted child.
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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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Education in Focus is our brand new podcast looking at all things education. Our training manager Leigh is joined by our two education experts Jason and Lisa. Each episode discusses a new topic based around education and issues our adopted children might face. We really hope you enjoy the episodes.
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Let's thrive. Thriving Adoptees helps adoptees thrive. What does thriving mean to you? Healing? Post Traumatic Growth? Evolving? Listen in as we explore what's helped adoptees do all that... Email me at [email protected] if you'd like to have a chat about being a guest on the show. There have been 93,000 downloads of the show since launch in April 2021.
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Our show highlights the remarkable ways God has shown up in the lives of our local foster families. Not only will you be inspired by the stories you hear, you will also learn valuable insight on becoming a foster parent and the invaluable resources that exist for current foster families. Ready to share YOUR story? Reach out to us!
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Formerly the Parenting after Trauma podcast, internationally recognized children's mental health expert Robyn Gobbel decodes the most baffling behaviors for parents of kids with vulnerable nervous systems. If you're parenting a child who has experienced trauma or toxic stress or a child with a neuroimmune disorder, sensory processing, or other nervous system vulnerability, this show will let you know you are not alone. You can stop playing behavior whack-a-mole because Robyn offers you tools ...
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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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Unplanned pregnancy. Abortion. Adoption. These are more than just topics—they’re life-altering decisions many women face in silence. In RedeemingMe, I open up about what it’s really like to walk through adoption from the birth mother’s perspective. This podcast is a safe space where we get real about: •The emotional weight of unplanned pregnancy •The complexities surrounding abortion decisions •The often-overlooked journey of placing a child for adoption •Redemption, healing, and reclaiming ...
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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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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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FAB untold stories integrates story telling, research, and expert interviews to shed light on the complexity of foster care, adoption, youth homelessness, and related social work and urban topics, with the ultimate goal of raising awareness and building a more compassionate world. The host, Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina, is a professor, social scientist, and author. Her research includes the study of the foster, adopt, homeless youth community, and she is also a former foster and homeless youth a ...
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A podcast exploring the blessing of embryo adoption and embryo donation from all angles. Embryo adoption is an answer for so many families who thought they could never become pregnant. Learn more about it on this podcast.
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Voices of Adoption amplifies authentic stories from across the adoption triad - birth parents, adoptees, and adoptive families - along with adoption service providers. Host Donna Pope, Executive Director of Heart To Heart Adoptions and Clinical Mental Health Counselor and her co-host Nathan Gwilliam, founder & former CEO of Adoption.com, create a safe space for honest conversations about the complexities of adoption. Birth parents share their journeys of love, loss, and healing. Adoptees dis ...
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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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ADOPTION STRUGGLES AND SUPPORT | Adoption Trauma, Parenting Guides, Biblical Encouragement, Respite, Healthy Relationships
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The Go-to Podcast for Struggling Adoptive Parents Who Need Biblical Encouragement In Their Parenting Journey! **Top 2% Globally Ranked Podcast** **Top 15 Best Adoptive Mom Podcast – MillionPodcasts ** **Top 50 Christian Parenting Podcast** Did you finally realize your dream of having a family only to have your happily ever after turn into a nightmare? Are you constantly second-guessing your parenting, anxious about whether your child will make good choices and remain faithful? Have you negle ...
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Parenting for Faith exists to equip and encourage parents to raise God-connected children and teens. In the podcast, the Parenting for Faith team offer ideas and tools, answer questions, review books, host interviews and panel discussions. Discover our free course for churches and more at https://parentingforfaith.org Parenting for Faith is part of BRF, a registered charity.
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Host Sandra Flach is a mom of 8 children, 5 through adoption—one kinship and 4 international. Her youngest 2 are teens diagnosed with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). With over 30 years of parenting experience and 20 plus years as an adoptive and kinship parent, she’s made mountains of mistakes and learned loads of lessons. She understands the difficult road of parenting children with trauma histories—and she is still in the trenches! The Adoption & Foster Care Journey is a podcast ...
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The Coffee + Crumbs Podcast is your companion for kitchen cleanups, stroller walks, or the daily carpool hustle. Join hosts Ashlee Gadd and Katie Blackburn as they chat about the beautiful, holy work of motherhood. We hope you leave this show feeling safe, known, encouraged and loved.
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ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk
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Welcome to ADOPTION MATTERS, a podcast with real people sharing real life stories and getting real about adoption from all three perspectives of the adoption triad. I'm Kim Noeth, one of your co-hosts, and a birth mother, along with Sharon Butler Obazee, an adoptee and Sally Ankerfelt, an adoptive parent. Together we explore difficult topics and share frank conversations guided by our commitment to truth-telling and truth-seeking. In each episode we discuss important issues using adoption at ...
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Real stories about the joys and challenges of the adoption journey. You'll hear from parents and families who've been through infant and international adoption, foster-to-adopt, and even embryo adoption. These inspiring stories are told from the perspective of the adoptee, birth parent or adoptive parent.
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Controlling your spending is hard to do. On every episode of Frugal Friends, we'll try to help you gain a little more control on one aspect of the countless directions your money is being pulled toward through frugality and a few laughs. If you're trying to save money, spend less, adopt minimalism, pay off debt or reach financial independence, we think you'll like the show.
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The Kinship Crisis, DFCS Denying Family Placement is a hard-hitting investigative podcast exposing how DFCS routinely denies family placement and prioritizes foster care and adoption over kinship care. Hosted by Veteran Nurse, Grandmother and Advocate Lenora Buckley, this podcast brings you real stories, legal insights, and expert interviews to hold the system accountable and elevate the voices of families fighting for their rights.
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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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Mac Watson Talks voted BEST PODCAST by Phoenix Magazine's 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll. We explore current events through emotional connections, real-life experiences, and humor.
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Candid discussions about the experiences, challenges and triumphs of adoptive parents of color. Hosted by Malaika Parker, Director of the Adoptive Parents of Color Collaborative a project of Pact, an adoption alliance.
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At Tap’d, we help you make sense of the Future of Work, making technology understandable and easy to adopt. Our HR experience and consultancy = Your performance.
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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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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, a voice actor 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 landed at adoption. We explore the complex journey, touching on subjects like welcoming newborns or older children into your home, resiliency through loss and heartbreak, t ...
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From babyhood to school age, through the teenage years and ultimately adulthood, Adoption: The Long View explores all aspects of the adoption journey with a variety of articulate and thought-provoking guests.
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Unraveling Adoption, hosted by adoptive parent Beth Syverson, is a safe space to delve into adoption's complexities together.
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Fathernetics – A podcast for fathers, by fathers. Exploring fatherhood from all angles, specifically the LGBTQ+ perspective, we dive into parenting, relationships, and victories—all with real, unfiltered conversations. We challenge the roles of Fathersl whether you’re a biological dad, stepdad, adoptive parent, or Mom just stepping into a fatherly role, this space is for you. Because fatherhood isn’t one-size-fits-all. 🎙️ Hosted by Jameel Mayers 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @fathernetics 📢 New ...
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Hello Momma: A podcast by Moms for Moms
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All about the struggles, surprises, joys, and exhaustion of birth and birthwork. Sharing stories about birth, birthwork, and everything it entails - infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, labor and delivery, bottle feeding, breastfeeding & relactation, self-care after birth, sex to get pregnant and after kids, birth options, to medicate or not to medicate, adoption, midwife vs hospital, and running a successful birthwork business.
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Helpful tips, heart-warming tails, and honest reviews for the busy dog parent. Being a dog mom is the best—but let’s be real, it can also be confusing, messy, and a little lonely sometimes. That’s why Tails & Tones exists. Every Friday, host Mariska (fellow dog parent and dog-obsessed human) delivers short, soulful episodes filled with practical dog care tips, honest product reviews, heart-warming stories, and real-life advice for intentional, busy dog parents like you. Listen on your favori ...
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Interested in fostering or adoption? Not sure where to start? Meet Barnardo's Fostering & Adoption here in NI. Your guide is Ness who looks after recruitment and is not a social worker. Let Ness introduce you to the wider team, to foster carers and adopters who are willing to share their experiences and give you (and Ness) insights into the world of fostering and adoption. What is it really like? What is 'Panel'? What kind of training can you expect? What sort of support will you get? Will y ...
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The Crystal Paine Show is dedicated to helping you embrace life right where you are and take practical steps to get where you want to go. Crystal says, "My hope is that this podcast will serve as an inspiration to your week, a pause in your day to slow down and reflect a little, a looked-forward-to part of your weekly routine, a place where we can connect on a deeper level… and ultimately, my desire is that you come away from listening to each episode feeling motivated to bloom where you are ...
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198 – Anxiety Management for Adoptive Parents: 3 Write Ways to Find Calm in the Chaos
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Is adoption life chaotic for you? Is it even possible to find peace in the middle of meltdowns, uncertainty, and daily struggles? I believe it is. Not just to see calm from a distance but to actually experience it, even in the middle of the storm. But first, you’ll need to become a copycat. Hi Neighbor, If you’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious as a…
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From Short-Term Missions to Adoptive Mom of 15: Katie Davis Majors
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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast! In this episode, I am joined by Katie Davis Majors. You may know her as the author of “Kisses from Katie” and she is the founder of the Amazima Ministries which works to keep kids with their biological families in Uganda. Katie shares her incredible story of how God took her “Yes” and and multiplied not just h…
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Episode 21 | Foster Parent Trainings in LA County: Interview with Researchers Kathleen (Kate) Soto Gisler and Kaili Farhat
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Send us a text In this episode we have guests Kaili Farhat and Kathleen (Kate) Soto Gisler present their master’s thesis on foster parent training programs in Los Angeles County. As home to one of the largest child welfare systems in the United States, LA County offers a wide range of trainings for foster parents. However, notable gaps remain in th…
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Want to be in our new book for adoptive parents?
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Want to be in our new book for adoptive parents? Listen in as fellow adoptee and friend Jude interviews me about the book. I'm gathering wisdom from across the adoption constellation for a book on how adoptive parents can help their kids thrive. The ebook will be available widely and free. Any profits from the printed book will go towards supportin…
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Adoption in Focus - Amy and Andy - What it means to parent a child they have transracially adopted.
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In this episode of Adoption in Focus, Lisa sits down with Amy and Andy, a couple with four birth children who chose to grow their family through adoption. They share their unique journey of adopting their youngest son at 18 months old, offering heartfelt insights into the adoption process, how they supported their birth children throughout, and wha…
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S12E11: Adopters and foster carers (Rosie Jefferson)
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In today’s episode we speak to Rosie Jefferson about parenting for faith for adopters and foster carers and her new venture Creative Calm. The conversation explores how to prepare for becoming an adopter or foster carers and who to support the people around us as well as how we can all find calm and self-care strategies as parents or carers.Links:F…
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Conversations - Adoptive parent Izzy and PDA
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Hello and welcome to Conversations from the A&F podcast In this episode I speak to adoptive parent and former foster carer Izzy, she shares her experience of adopting a child that she fostered as well as her experience of realising that her child was living with Pathological Demand Avoidance. Izzy explains PDA and how it impacts children and famili…
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REWIND: Supporting Biological Kids in the Foster Care and Adoption Journey
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What happens to the children who were already in the home when foster kids arrive? Daniela Coats offers a perspective rarely heard in foster care conversations- that of the birth child. Growing up as the oldest of three biological siblings in a family that began fostering when she was seven, Daniela experienced firsthand the complex emotions that c…
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Building Rhythms of Self-Care Into Our Parenting with Nicole Barlow
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. How do you define self-care? Are you establishing a routine of self-care that supports you to meet your kid's needs? Nicole Barlow joins the podcast to discuss how we think about self-care, why it's crucial, and how to create rhythms of self-care in our homes. She is a certified wel…
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Episode 485 - Prayers for Adoptive Parents with Virginia Wells
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"Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in Him. O my people, trust in Him at all times. Pour out your heart to Him, for God is our refuge." -Psalm 62:5 & 8 Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care. …
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How to Prepare Sibling for an Infant Adoption - Weekend Wisdom
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My husband and I adopted our daughter in 2019, and she is now 5. As of a week ago, we were matched with a birth mother who is due in six weeks. We have explained the process to our daughter (we made a book about our life, and one day someone will pick us), but now that we’…
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Conversations - Nakole Wooley, adopter & Swer
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Hello and welcome to conversations from the A&F podcast. In this episode I speak to Nakole Wooley, parent education & cultivate connection facilitator, licensed social worker, formed foster carer and adoptive parent through kinship. Nakole got in touch to talk about the challenges that adoptive families face specifically in relation to adoption dis…
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She Spent HOW MUCH on Gifts!?!? | Spending Intervention
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Ever look at your bank statement and think… how did that happen? In this first episode of our new Spending Intervention series, Jen and Jill sit down with a listener who bravely shares her 90-day transaction inventory, from surprise splurges to gift-giving gone wild. Together, they uncover what’s really driving her spending and explore how to shift…
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5: Dog Boarding, Pet Sitters, or Family? How to Choose the Best Care While You’re Away
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In this episode of Tales and Tones, host Mariska discusses the various options for pet care when traveling, emphasizing the importance of safety and comfort for pets. She shares personal experiences and criteria for selecting pet sitters, explores different care options including pet sitting, boarding, and trusted house sitters, and highlights the …
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Thank you for being part of the Tails and Tones pack! If you’re wondering how to support the podcast, here are a few simple ways to help us grow: Ways to Support the Podcast: 1. Listen to More Episodes Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform 2. Leave a Review Reviews help others find the show and tell me what’s resonating with you. You can …
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I Love Jesus...But I Yelled at My Kids AGAIN!!
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If you've ever ended the day with guilt, shame, and the lingering question, “Why do I keep messing this up?”—you’re not alone. In this episode, we open up about the real tension between loving Christ and still battling the flesh, especially in motherhood. From peaceful Bible reading in the morning to losing your temper by lunchtime… how do we make …
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Embracing Hope in Hard Places | Emily Hindman’s Foster Care Journey
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This week’s episode features Emily Hindman, a remarkable leader in the Ellis County foster and adoption community who truly wears many hats. Emily is a licensed professional counselor with 24 years of experience, a practicing attorney specializing in family law and adoptions, and the secretary of the Ellis County Child Welfare Board. Through her pr…
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TRAUMA TALKS #1: Transforming Education for Trauma-Affected Children
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In this conversation, Sarah Naish discusses the challenges faced by children with trauma in educational settings with Gareth K. Thomas. They examine the limitations of current school policies, the significance of trauma-informed approaches, and the necessity for collaboration between parents and schools. The discussion emphasises the necessity of u…
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The emotional toll of fostering and adopting can leave even the most dedicated parents running on empty. In this powerful conversation, Nicole T. Barlow welcomes Melissa Smallwood, a counselor and family coach whose perspective is uniquely informed by her experience on both sides of the foster care equation – first as a foster youth who entered the…
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A Legacy of Support and Care: A Mayor Champions Foster Families with Tommy Allegood
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In this episode of the Foster Friendly podcast, host Brian and co-host Travis engage with Mayor Tommy Allegood of Acworth, Georgia. They discuss his nonpartisan approach to leadership, the significant growth of Acworth under his tenure, and his commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Working alongside Georgia Kids Belong, Acw…
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Episode 18 ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk with Special Guest Elizabeth Barbour
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Join co-hosts and adoption coaches, Sally Ankerfelt and Gayle Swift, both adoptive parents, for another enlightening discussion with this month's special guest, Elizabeth Barbour. Elizabeth brings a lot of experience to the table both as an adoptee reunited with her birth family and as an adoptive mom. Tune in to hear Elizabeth's wisdom and lived e…
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From Eruption To Peace With Diana Kayla Hochberg
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Finding out she was adopted at 38 caused a seismic eruption for Diana. The world disappeared from under her feet. Everything she'd believed about herself was lies. And the lies continued as she searched for her truth. Settle back for a masterclass in stubborn, persistence, acceptance and finally, peace. DIANA KAYLA HOCHBERG is an accomplished photo…
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Attachment-Informed Tools for Working with Kids
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Are you looking for practical strategies to build attachment with your child? Jeanette Yoffe, MA, MFT, is a psychotherapist specializing in adoption and foster care with over 20 years of experience treating children with complex trauma. Her new book, The Traumatized and At-Risk Yout…
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101 - Our foster-to-adopt baby spent weeks in intensive care.
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Charlie and Ben had said they felt unable to take a child with complex medical needs but when their daughter was born and taken straight to intensive care, they knew they wanted to make it work. They talk about early contact sessions and the toll they took. They also talk about their family's delight in meeting the new baby and how much joy she's b…
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120 Kids Later: What Loryn Smith Learned About Faith
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Loryn Smith brings 30+ years of child welfare experience as owner of Finally Home Christian Adoption Services, sharing her journey of fostering 120 children and adopting many into her family. • Service without sacrifice is a counterfeit • Being faithful is our responsibility; outcomes belong to God • Finding freedom in being "just a character" in G…
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"The biggest steps in life might be the scariest, but they are the most rewarding."
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In this episode, hosts Shasta, Jessica, and Ashton speak with Barry and Hannah Cahill. These two foster parents are an incredible team with huge hearts. A biological family of five, the Cahills stay very busy providing the best care for all of the children in their home. When they started their foster parenting journey, it wasn't with teenagers in …
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Your Waiting Isn’t Wasted with DawnChere Wilkerson
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I have truly been looking forward to this conversation with Dawnchere Wilkerson! Author of the book Slow Burn: The Work and Wonder of the Wait, I was so deeply inspired after reading it that I knew that I had to have her on the show. Her story of waiting through eight years of infertility and the profound transformation that took place in her heart…
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Deinfluencing Kid Stuff: These Parents are TEACHING OVERCONSUMPTION
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Parents want to give their kids the best—the toys, the experiences, the memories. But that desire, fueled by pressure to be the “perfect parent,” often leads to overspending and financial stress. In this episode, Jen and Jill explore why this happens, the three main areas parents overspend, and how to take a more mindful approach. 🎙️ Get full show …
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In today’s episode we ask Rachel Turner, founder of Parenting for Faith, your questions. She has worked in churches for over 15 years and continues to consult, speak at conferences and run training days for church leaders, parents and families around the world. Rachel is the author of nine books, and the original Parenting for Faith course. We aske…
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EP 229: NeuroRelational Healing with Guest Sara Sherman
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Healing comes in all forms, including on farms, with horses, and of course, in relationship. My guest this week, Sara Sherman, is a graduate of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute’s Professional Immersion Program and the founder of Dandelion NeuroRelational Family Services in Minnesota. Sara and I have a delightful chat about what it means to …
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Episode 488 - Finding Your FASD Tribe & Tools with Adoptive Mom, Crystal Dethlefs
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"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." -John 14:26-27 Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encour…
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197 – Feeling Alone as an Adoptive Parent? 7 Anchors to Offer Hope
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Have you ever felt completely alone—like you were the only one facing something so hard it seemed no one else could understand? What do you do in those moments? Who do you turn to? If you’re an adoptive parent feeling that way right now, may I gently suggest this: it’s time to grab hold of an anchor. Hi Neighbor, I’m imagining an adoptive parent l…
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How to Normalize Adoption for the Child? - Weekend Wisdom
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My wife and I adopted a newborn baby almost 3 years ago, and we could not be happier. Now that he is getting a little older, he is talking and starting to understand things. My question is, how can we best normalize his adoption with him? I know it is better for kids to gr…
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Episode 213 - Adoption Grandparenting, Disruption and Bantz
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Hello and welcome to the 213th Episode (not the 113th as introduced!). We catch up and unpick some of the latest news including the quality of the Gov's communication, upcoming disruption interviews and the experience of being a grandparent through adoption and the, perhaps, unique aspects of that role. As always if you’ve experience of adoption, f…
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Helping Young Adults Succeed Beyond Foster Care with Maurita McCorkle
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One population of foster children that often doesn't get the right kind of attention is those who age out of foster care. This cliff that youth often fall off of exists due to many factors. Some of the problems are due to the system they are leaving and the resources that are drying up. Some of it is the trauma they have lived through and the insta…
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How much are you enjoying life? The more deeply we can see that joy is an inside job the more we can enjoy life. Listen in as we dive into accepting missing pieces of our story, finding joy and more. Leigh Lincoln is an author whose narratives resonate deeply with the human experience. With a passion for storytelling that touches hearts and provoke…
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If you're in it for the thrill of the hunt, this one's for you—with a twist. Because this time, you actually get to save more. Ingrid Jensen joins us to talk all about the treasure hiding in your clutter like things you forgot you owned, surprise coupons, and the peace that comes with open space. In this episode, we’re revisiting the magic (and str…
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4: Prepping for Paws: How to Make Your Home Dog-Ready
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In this episode of Tales and Tones, host Mariska discusses how to prepare your home for a new dog, covering essential items, safety measures, and the importance of crate training. She shares personal anecdotes and practical tips for first-time dog owners, emphasizing the need for a safe and loving environment for pets. Takeaways: Join local communi…
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Episode 2: I’m PREGNANT! It’s Unplanned! What do I do?
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🎧 Episode 2 “I'm PREGNANT! It's Unplanned! What do I do?” “I’m Pregnant—Now What? Facing the Fear, Confusion & Reality of Unplanned Pregnancy” An intimate look into the raw emotions and mental fog of discovering an unexpected pregnancy — from the perspective of a birth mother. Addressing fear, denial, confusion, shame, and the emotional weight of f…
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A chat with Heidi: My Endometriosis Journey
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Send us a text Join us on Hello Momma for a truly heartfelt and eye-opening conversation with Heidi, as she bravely shares her personal story with Endometriosis. Heidi walks us through her entire journey – from experiencing those confusing first symptoms, to the long road to diagnosis, the ups and downs of recovery, and how she navigates life with …
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Mothers Spilling the Parental Tea (ft. Sheryl M.)
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🎙 Episode: #07 - Mothers Spilling the Parental Tea In this special episode, we flip the mic and bring Mom into the Fathernetics fold. As a co-parent, she shares her honest perspective on what it’s like partnering with dads, navigating blended family dynamics, and raising a child with love, boundaries, and humor. We talk about communication breakdow…
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Raising Godly Sons in a Porn Saturated World: What Moms Need to Teach Early
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Moms raising sons today are navigating a spiritual war zone - where porn is normalized and easily accessible. Over 90% of boys will be exposed to porn before 18; many before 12. Our sons' hearts are battlegrounds. There is most definitely a battle waging - and sin desires to reign in their hearts. We must teach them sin is a predator, a revolutiona…
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Serving Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Families | Rebecca Pettis
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Rebecca opens up about her many roles: teaching others how to become foster parents, guiding churches in orphan care, and running a foster closet that provides free essentials to foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Whether it’s diapers, clothes, cribs, or encouragement, Rebecca’s mission is to ensure every child and caregiver feels seen, suppor…
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REWIND- Building Community Around Foster Families
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What if your entire city rallied around foster families? Rebecca from Georgia Kids Belong reveals how that vision is becoming reality through the Foster Friendly initiative, a movement transforming how communities support foster care. Rebecca shares the powerful work of their I Belong Project, which creates advocacy videos for children waiting for …
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