Conversation & discussion on contemporary Adoption & Fostering
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Adoptive Parent Podcasts
A Christ-centered parenting community that is grace-filled, science-based, and trauma-informed. Welcome!
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NEW EPISODES EVERY 2 WEEKS! We are diving into the heart of adoption—sharing real stories, breaking down myths, and shining a light on how adoption can be done with love, integrity, and respect. Whether you're a birth parent, an adoptive family, adoptee, or just someone who wants to learn more, this is a safe space for honest conversations and meaningful connections. Join us while we explore the beautiful, complex, and life-changing world of ethical adoption.
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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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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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A podcast for parents raising PDA autistic kids and teens. Real talk, personal stories, and practical tools to move from chaos to connection - hosted by parent coach Amy Kotha.
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Got Twins? Us too! This show is created by parents of twins FOR parents of twins from expecting times through the teenage years and everything in between. Just know that we are laughing WITH you every step of the way.
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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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Choosing Adoption creates community for expectant and birth parents navigating one of life's most personal decisions. Host Donna Pope, Executive Director of Heart To Heart Adoptions with over 25 years of experience, provides space where your story matters and your voice is valued. Each episode features birth parents who share their journeys of challenges, growth, and healing after placement. If you're considering adoption or seeking connection in your ongoing experience, this podcast offers ...
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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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Adoption Utah cuts through the confusion surrounding Utah's adoption system with real stories and expert guidance. Host Donna Pope, Executive Director of Heart To Heart Adoptions, brings 25+ years of experience to every episode exploring what makes Utah America's premier adoption destination. Each episode reveals the cultural and demographic forces that set Utah apart through unique family structures and faith-based community support. Discover the statistics, stories, and surprising factors ...
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Stories about the surprises and absurdities of raising other humans—and being raised by them. But you don’t need to be a parent to listen. Created and hosted by Hillary Frank. The Longest Shortest Time is back after a 5-year hiatus! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Join LST+ for community, ad-free listening, and access to You Know What, our premium show featuring college students speaking candidly about sex, dating, and relationships. If you’re new to the show or want to get reacquai ...
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Imagine if your funniest business-savvy friend handed you a life cheat sheet every week. That’s The System for Everything — quick, relatable episodes packed with real tips, real talk, and way too many reality television references. Hosted by Julie Fried, it’s the podcast that proves systems don't have to be boring. If you love practical tips but need them served with a side of sharp wit, this is your new favorite system. Whether you're a small business owner, creative entrepreneur, busy pare ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Long form discussions, debates, and teachings on the Catholic faith. Join our Locals community: https://mattfradd.locals.com/support
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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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Imagine if you were about to become a parent and someone ripped away your dream. Tara Lee ran an adoption company called Always Hope and matched families with babies in record time. But what these adoptive parents didn’t know was how she was manipulating their lives for her gain. This is a shocking tale about a criminal with a cold heart who pulled off an unimaginable scheme, and the parents who banded together to take her down. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes, all at once, all ad ...
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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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It takes a village to raise a child and connecting with fellow moms and dads leads to sharing of knowledge. That’s where Parent + #BabyBrunch comes in. Hosted by Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp, the Baby Brunch | The Parenting Series podcast features fun and insightful conversations with ordinary parents doing extraordinary things. These can serve as a source of support, inspiration and advice for parents, moms and moms-to-be as we delve into the unique experiences of diverse parents.
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This is the real, raw, and all the feels of loving a child with disabilities. Episodes feature parent-guests, professionals, and solo episodes with host Madeline Cheney. Their authentic conversations don’t shy away from the strong and mixed emotions that often accompany medically-complex parenting. Parents listen in to feel seen, validated, and receive much-needed solidarity. Professionals working with disabled people listen in to better understand what is often going on under the surface fo ...
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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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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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Eternal Family Adoptions explores the sacred journey of building forever families through faith-centered adoption. Host Donna Pope, Executive Director of Heart To Heart Adoptions, brings 25+ years of experience to every conversation, alongside co-host Nathan Gwilliam, founder and former CEO of Adoption.com. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints share their stories of divine guidance, spiritual preparation, and eternal connections formed through adoption. Birth parents di ...
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ADOPTION STRUGGLES AND SUPPORT | Adoption Trauma, Parenting Guides, Biblical Encouragement, Respite, Anxiety Bible Verses
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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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The Family Roots Podcast is a podcast about parenting and mental health. Hosted by two child and family therapists, we dive deep into all the topics and questions that parents may have. We talk about how to raise emotionally healthy, resilient kids and how to take care of your own mental health as a parent.
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Fostering & Adoption with Nikki & Larry is a heartfelt, faith-centered podcast designed to guide, empower, and uplift families walking through the journey of foster care and adoption. Hosted by Nikki and Larry, a couple with decades of real-world experience caring for children from all backgrounds, the show opens the door to honest conversations about love, resilience, healing, and the realities of creating a safe home for those who need it most. Each episode shares: ✨ Real stories from Nikk ...
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The Pet Parent Hotline | Pet Parent Advice & Support for Overwhelmed Pet Parents
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You thought a pet would be the perfect addition to your life. Instead, your bank account’s drained, your dog won’t stop barking, your cat’s peeing everywhere, and your house is such a disaster you can’t have friends over. You’ve shelled out for trainers and followed your vet’s advice, and you’re still up at 2 a.m. scrolling for answers and wondering how long you can keep trying to meet your pet’s needs while ignoring your own. Many pet podcasts dish out pet care advice like you’ve got endles ...
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This podcast is about connecting. It's about growing. It's about stretching. In society nowadays, it's easy to fall into echo chambers. This is not an echo chamber. Open Adoption Project is a community dedicated to listening and learning, and building relationships based on healthy respect and communication. The Open Adoption Project focuses on improving adoptee experiences by encouraging open communication between all members of the adoption constellation, nurturing ongoing open adoption re ...
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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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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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We can learn how to change adoption from the stories of those who have been touched by it.
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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 Fathers whether you’re a biological gay dad, stepdad, ally, 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 Youtube & Instagram: @ ...
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The Real Family Eats: Dishing on real parenting struggles and favorite recipes
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We are getting raw and unfiltered about all things parenting. No more "perfect parent" facade. We are pulling back the curtain and talking about the real-life struggles of parenting and how to survive it - with your sanity intact. Starting with helping you with the age-old question of "what are we going to eat today?" Join our host and parenting expert, Reesa Morala, as she talks with parents and tries new recipes. Make sure to subscribe, like, and follow for more recipes and parenting tips.
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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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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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Unraveling Adoption, hosted by adoptive parent Beth Syverson, is a safe space to delve into adoption's complexities together.
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Whether you are pregnant and looking for inspirational birth stories through your pregnancy, trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or postpartum; if you're a first time mom or a veteran parent of multiple children, you can learn, laugh and maybe even cry a little at these moving childbirth stories from those willing to share one of the most intimate moments of their lives.
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218 – Sitting With Your Child’s Pain: The Power of Empathy for Adoptive Parents (with Jane Baker)
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Has your adopted child ever experienced loss, rejection, or disappointment when seeking connection with their birth family? 💔 It’s a deep, emotional pain that can shake both the child and the parent who longs to protect them. 💭 Hi Neighbor, When an adoptee reaches out to their birth family and is rejected, the pain can be overwhelming. In this emot…
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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast! In this episode, I am helping you better understand embryo adoption. IVF treatments have risen in popularity as desperate families seek to get pregnant, but the process comes at a great cost— and not just financially, but also emotionally, mentally, and even spiritually as families navigate what to do with exc…
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Alexandra and Michael Hatherley were living in the woods in Florida when Alexandra discovered she was pregnant with Owen. In this episode of Choosing Adoption with host Donna Pope, they share how they found Heart To Heart Adoptions and made the choice to place their son for adoption while relocating from Florida to Utah for a fresh start. When Adop…
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Taking Care of Yourself When Parenting Harder to Parent Kids
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Do you sometimes feel that self-care is an impossible goal when you are parenting kids who have experienced trauma? There isn’t enough time in the day to do it all, much less take care of yourself. Or is there? Join us to talk about how to find time to take care of yourself. We will…
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Talking About Adoption, Autism & Identity: What to Do When You’re Afraid to Get It Wrong
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In this episode, Amy explores why some kids - especially adopted, autistic, or PDA-identifying kids - avoid talking about their story, whether it’s adoption, trauma, or a new diagnosis. Using personal experiences from raising her two daughters, she explains how these conversations activate the nervous system and why avoidance is often about safety,…
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The hardest part of foster and adoptive parenting isn’t always the paperwork or the appointments- it’s trying to care for everyone while running on fumes. We open up about a season of nonstop schedules, takeout dinners, and too much caffeine, and then step back to ask a bigger question: what if wellness isn’t found in doing more, but in returning t…
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Adoption in Focus - Gail’s Story: Parenting Through Trauma and Finding Connection
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This episode offers a heartfelt look at parenting through trauma, neurodiversity and adoption. Our guest, Gail shares her family's journey from the challenges that surfaced with the arrival of a new sibling to the healing and connection that followed. If you have a topic you'd like to speak to us about please get in touch: [email protected]…
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Parenting Adopted Children: Building Safety and Connection After Trauma
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Welcome back to our usual podcast rhythm, listeners! November is National Adoption Month, and many Connected Families listeners have grown their families through adoption and foster care. Adoption often brings unique parenting challenges that prompt families to seek creative, compassionate solutions. Many adoptive and foster families have discovere…
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Today’s episode is a quick moment to pause and say thank you. Your messages about feeling understood, less isolated, and more connected remind us why TRL exists in the first place. Hearing how this podcast fits into your NICU nights, med routines, or car rides means more than we can say. Sticker Club is also open for a few more days, and it’s one o…
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Moms: What GOD Says When You Feel Like A FAILURE
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Do you ever feel like you’re not enough as a mom? Like no matter how hard you try, you fall short, lose your patience, or feel worn out and inadequate? This encouragement from 2 Corinthians 12:9–10 will remind you that your weakness isn’t a failure — it’s the very place where God pours out His strength. In this video, we share biblical truth, pract…
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1022| Unexplained Infertility Followed by Two "Medicalized" Births Including Twins - Dr. Roxanne Pero
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Sponsor: Use code THEBIRTHHOUR at Inito.com to save $60 and get the Inito starter pack for just $89, and start using this unique at-home fertility monitor. Inito is 96% as accurate as a blood test, without the cost, wait time, or hassle of going to a lab. Stop guessing and start understanding your cycle more effectively. The Birth Hour Links: Know …
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Season 2 - Jacob Takes the Mic | A Father-Son Conversation on Life & Growing Up
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In this episode of Fathernetics, Jameel Mayers introduces his son Jacob, who takes on the role of interviewer. They discuss various topics including Jacob's experiences in school, reflections on parenting, and the lessons learned from childhood. The conversation highlights the dynamics of their family life, the challenges of being a parent, and the…
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Living in God's Love in the Midst of a Broken World (Sr. Miriam J. Heidland, SOLT) | Ep. 554
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In this interview, Matt sits down with Sr. Miriam Heidland, SOLT to talk about God's love, what true healing looks like, the lasting effects of our sinfulness, and much more—PLUS, Sister answers questions from Locals supporters. 📚 Get my newest book, Jesus Our Refuge, here: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Our-Refuge-Matt-Fradd/dp/1968630023/ 🍺 Want to…
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In this episode of Choosing Adoption with host Donna Pope, birth parents Kaylee and Elijah sit alongside adoptive parents Paul and Cassie with baby Seth to share their adoption story together. This rare conversation reveals what happens when both families commit to building an open adoption relationship from day one. Finding the Right Family Kaylee…
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Cross Cultural Adoption Insights and Their Native American Adoption Story with Greg and Sam Hollback
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In this episode of the Foster Friendly podcast, hosts Courtney Williams and Travis Vangsnes welcome Greg and Sam Hollback, a couple who have adopted two Native American daughters through the I Belong Project. They discuss their life in Daytona Beach, their community engagement, and their professional backgrounds in youth advocacy and education. The…
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TV to Spark Conversations with Adolescent Kids
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Pop culture critic Kristen Meinzer joins us to share how as a tween, The Golden Girls — a show with grownup themes — helped her bond with her mom and grandma. She also recommends contemporary shows she loves watching with adolescents to spark fun and deep conversations. … Recommendations from the archive #118 All the Feels with Rob Huebel #140 Zomb…
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A Conversation with Emily Cole from Bananas Foster
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join us for a fun and inspiring conversation with Emily Cole, co-founder and co-owner of Banana Ball, the new sports phenomenon sweeping the country. We're talking with her about Bananas Foster, their non-profit that celebrates foster families all around the nation. In this episode,…
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This One Practice Will Transform Your Home”
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Why don’t more Christian families practice family worship? In this video, we break down what family worship actually is, why it matters, and how simple it can be to start. If you want a stronger home, deeper discipleship, and a clear plan for leading your kids spiritually, this will help you take the first step. #FamilyWorship #ChristianParenting #…
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JOANNE MCNALLY: The Identity Crisis of Being Adopted, Finding Success In My 30s and Why I’m Single
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Joanne McNally is a hilarious woman. Her comedy has resonated with people all over the world, with her tours selling out wherever she goes, making history as the first Irish female comic to headline Dublin’s 3Arena. And with her podcast, ‘My Therapist Ghosted Me’, Joanne has become one of the most compelling, unfiltered voices in comedy right now. …
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Markeeda’s story is just as incredible as it is unique—being allowed visitation with her birth family until she was 11 years old. Today she talks us through how the trauma and pain of her childhood shaped the woman, wife, mother, and community advocate that she has become. Her example of resiliency will touch your hearts as it did ours. Learn more …
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The Holidays + Why They Can Be Tough for Disability Parents w/ Amanda Griffith-Atkins
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When you have a child with a disability or other medical complexity, the holidays can feel like a minefield, as trauma triggers, anxiety, and grief for what we wish the holidays could have been for our families lurk around every corner. And on top of that, having to manage schedules, special diets, gift expectations, and uncomfortable commentary fr…
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Have you ever written a heartfelt thank you card and then watched it hibernate in your junk drawer until spring? In today’s episode, I’m sharing simple systems for expressing gratitude and becoming a thank-you person just in time for Thanksgiving. From handwritten notes to real-time compliments and even thank-you pizzas (with a lesson on paper plat…
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Finding Yourself After Divorce: Renee's Journey to Resilience and Healing
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Send us a text with your feedback here! Renee Rose joins The Real Family Eats to share her personal journey through parenting, divorce, and finding strength as a single mom—all while cooking up a European-inspired carbonara. In this honest conversation, Renee and Reesa get real about the struggles and wins of parenting when life doesn’t go as plann…
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1021| Positive Planned Cesarean Birth Story and Four Parent Household - Mari
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Links: Airdoctorpro.com code BIRTHHOUR for up to $400 off! Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off. Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! You can now gift memberships to Patreon here!By Bryn Huntpalmer
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EP 245: Can't Wait!!! Frustration Tolerance and Delayed Gratification
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The Club is welcoming new members starting next Tuesday! Set yourself a calendar reminder and then head to RobynGobbel.com/TheClub on Tuesday so you can get instant access to a community, resources, and the change to pick Robyn's brain! Get access to over 25+ free resources in our brand, new Free Resource Hub! RobynGobbel.com/FreeResourceHub ::: Gr…
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Episode 221: November's Presidential Executive Order: Fostering the Future
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Summary: In this week's episode of Fostering Voices, Kim and Brian dig into the recent presidential executive order released on November 13th: Fostering the Future for American Children and Families. After receiving many questions about what the order means for the foster care community, Kim and Brian break down the key components, highlight potent…
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Episode 507 - Gratitude and Grief with Sandra Flach
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"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 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. On this Thanksgiving week episod…
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Liz DeBetta always carried a deep intuition that her birth mother loved her and was thinking about her. As a domestic infant adoptee who grew up in a loving family in New Jersey, she discovered at 14 that writing could help her process the big emotions she felt but couldn't name. Connection In this episode of the Voices of Adoption with host Donna …
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Why Children Take Risks: The Hidden Impact of trauma | #TRIBE Talk - Ep. 8
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Many children who have experienced trauma take more risks than other children their age, but why is this. We explore in this podcast risk taking and the hidden impact of trauma. Want to know more about TRIBE visit www.tribecare.org Want more? Check out out other Podcasts: Which Therapy for Children Who Experienced Trauma: https://youtu.be/S79haruGg…
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Episode 283: Fourteen Children, One Family (w/ Beth van der Wel)
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My guest for this conversation didn’t set out to have fourteen children in her home. But through every step of her journey, she boldly trusted in the Lord and kept stepping out in faith. Beth van der Wel is not only a biological mom to three, but she is also an adoptive and foster parent to an additional 11 children. Throughout their nearly three d…
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Teaching Kids Their True Identity in Christ with Hosanna Wong
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There are identity-forming lies all around your kids, at school, on screens, even in their own thoughts. In this powerful episode on identity in Christ, host Stacy Bellward sits down with spoken-word artist and author Hosanna Wong. They discuss her viral poem, “I Have a New Name,” with over 11 million views, and her new […]…
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Book Club: All You Can Ever Know with Anna Lehnardt
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In this special book club episode, we’re joined by adoptee Anna Lehnardt to discuss All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung—a powerful memoir about transracial adoption, identity, and the search for belonging. We explore themes of race, family, and truth as Nicole retraces her roots and confronts the myths she was told about her adoption. Anna offers…
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Pet Bills Keep Surprising You? Here’s How to Plan
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Are pet costs sneaking up on you every month? Instead of scrambling when a vet or food bill hits, what would change if you planned for every common expense ahead of time? Most pet parents underestimate costs because they do not track them, then feel stressed or guilty when money gets tight. In this conversation with Certified Financial Planner Joe …
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In the News--Saying good bye to Vice President Dick Cheney Tales from the Crib--Mac's Thanksgiving Story Last Word--Guinea pigs recovered from 14 year old thieves Support the show BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll
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Tips for Transitioning a Child from Foster Care to Adoption - Weekend Wisdom
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: Do you have trainings for children transitioning from foster care to adoption? Resources: Transitioning a Child to Your Home Welcoming an Older Child to Your Family Helping Your Child Transition Smoothly from Foster Care to Adoption Using Lifebooks to Explain Complex Issue…
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Hello and welcome to conversations from the A&F podcast. In this episode I speak to former foster carer and author Amelie. She shares her family story of a serious allegation made against them that led to her own children being removed from her care. It’s a stark account and Amelie’s book, Broken, recounts that experience. Amelie is passionate to s…
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Confession: I am currently climbing out of an almost three month-long deep depression that really threw me for a loop. As the clouds are finally beginning to part, and I’m feeling more myself, I’m ready to get back into creating content for this podcast and I’d like to share what depression looks like for me. Included in this episode: *why my two m…
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The Truth, Reality, and Conspiracy Theories (Joe Heschmeyer) | Ep. 553
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In this episode, Matt sits down with Joe Heschmeyer—author, debater, and Catholic Answers apologist—to talk about (and question) what we believe to be true, what's real and what's not, conspiracy theories, morality, and much more. 📚 Get my newest book, Jesus Our Refuge, here: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Our-Refu... 🍺 Want to Support Pints With Aqu…
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In this episode of Adoption Utah with host Donna Pope, Richard and Elizabeth share their seven-year journey from Richard's firm rejection of adoption to becoming passionate advocates for open relationships with birth families. Richard admits he refused to pray about his wife's spiritual prompting because he feared the answer, worrying about finance…
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In this episode, Kaleigh and Stephanie share about Child-Parent Psychotherapy, a therapy model for working with kids ages 0-6 and their parents on increasing attachment and connection, primarily for kids and families who have experienced trauma or domestic violence.By Family Roots Therapy
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When your child refuses to admit they’re wrong, denies their sin, or won’t take responsibility, it can leave you frustrated and unsure how to parent well. In this episode, we talk about how Christian parents can shepherd stubborn hearts toward truth and repentance. God calls us not just to correct behavior, but to lovingly lead our children to see …
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We Believe in Christ… But Educate Like the World
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What is the goal of education? For most of us, our understanding of school has been shaped by what’s normal and conventional—but it’s time to excise that thinking entirely. As Christian parents, we must reclaim the truth: education is discipleship. Is the goal of education to earn a good job, get into college, build wealth, or achieve success? Or i…
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Our Decision, Our House — The Moment Everything Changed (Season 2 Episode 2)
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In this powerful episode, Nikki & Larry share the pivotal moment they made the decision to open their home — and their hearts — to children in need. From the conversations that led up to it, to the emotions that came with saying “yes,” Season 2 Episode 2 dives deep into what it truly means to create a safe, loving space for others. Listen as they u…
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Erin Thomas grew up with a unique perspective on adoption. Her mother was the oldest of five adopted children, and as a child, Erin would look around at school wondering if any of her classmates were her biological cousins. In this episode of Eternal Family Adoptions with host Donna Pope, Erin shares her worries she had while growing up. Even as th…
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On Music, Art, and the Recovery of the Sacred (Dr. Peter Kwasniewski) | Ep. 552
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In this interview, Matt is joined again by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski—scholar, author, composer, and book publisher. In this conversation, they discuss the purpose of technology, what makes music beautiful, making time for prayer, the history of liturgical vestments, and good literature, among other topics. --- 📖 Jesus Our Refuge book: https://a.co/d/9g…
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205: Our Relationship With Our Child’s Medical Team w/ Madeline
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For medically complex families, relationships with ourchildren’s medical teams are anything but simple. In this episode, Madeline and Alyssa dig into what makesthem so emotionally loaded: the power imbalance, the fear of being dismissed,the exhaustion of coordinating between specialists, and the pressure to keepeveryone “on your side.” We also talk…
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26: The System for Finding Free Fun with Sarah Von Bargen
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Ever feel like fun and free are mutually exclusive? Sarah Von Bargen is here to show you that’s totally not the case. In this episode of System for Everything, she joins us to unpack how we can spend our time, money, and energy more intentionally so we live a life we love without becoming broke or exhausted. In this Episode: Why free activities oft…
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