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Faith & Fostering

122 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -

Where people of faith chat about Foster care in the Australian context, to encourage, edify and educate others on the journey. 

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Identity-building counteracts temptation.

November 29, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

**Encore episode** - Heather takes a look at the affirmation imparted by the Father when Jesus was baptised, and how imparting identity and truth can influence the futures of kids in our care. Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their faith. These devotions have been contributed by like-mind...

A Peek into the National Foster Care Conference - Part 2

November 22, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Host Terri chats with Kirsty after the National Foster Care Conference in Hobart. Kirsty shares with us some of the key things she heard and learned while there. Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their faith. These devotions have been contributed by like-minded carers who know and love Jes...

A Peek into the National Foster Care Conference - Part 1

November 15, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Host Terri chats with Kirsty after the National Foster Care Conference in Hobart. Kirsty shares with us some of the key things she heard and learned while there. Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their faith. These devotions have been contributed by like-minded carers who know and love Jes...

Devotion: Building the Walls of the Future

November 08, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Host Heather shares from Nehemiah how when we build lives with intentionality and with the future in mind, we change generations beyond the ones we can see. Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their faith. These devotions have been contributed by like-minded carers who know and love Jesus. O...

Trauma Research with Stacy Blythe Pt.2

November 01, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Host Terri chats with Associate Professor Stacy Blythe who is a Registered Nurse and a Research Academic.  Her research focuses on the health and well-being of children in out-of-home care and their families (both birth and foster families).  As a lecturer in Infant Mental Health, she is particularly interested in infants who are prenatally exposed to harmful substances (eg. illicit drugs). In addition to her nursing, teaching and research qualifications, Stacy has post graduate certificatio...

Trauma Research with Stacy Blythe Pt.1

October 25, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Host Terri chats with Associate Professor Stacy Blythe who is a Registered Nurse and a Research Academic.  Her research focuses on the health and well-being of children in out-of-home care and their families (both birth and foster families).  As a lecturer in Infant Mental Health, she is particularly interested in infants who are prenatally exposed to harmful substances (eg. illicit drugs). In addition to her nursing, teaching and research qualifications, Stacy has post graduate certificatio...

Infant Contact Research with Stacy Blythe Pt.1

October 25, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Host Terri chats with Associate Professor Stacy Blythe who is a Registered Nurse and a Research Academic.  Her research focuses on the health and well-being of children in out-of-home care and their families (both birth and foster families).  As a lecturer in Infant Mental Health, she is particularly interested in infants who are prenatally exposed to harmful substances (eg. illicit drugs). In addition to her nursing, teaching and research qualifications, Stacy has post graduate certificatio...

God's Call on One Family's Life - Part 2

October 18, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

Host Terri chats with guest Kirsty on her family's proactive journey into foster care. Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their faith. These devotions have been contributed by like-minded carers who know and love Jesus. Order you copy HERE

God's Call on One Family's Life - Part 1

October 11, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Host Terri chats with guest Kirsty on her family's proactive journey into foster care. Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their faith. These devotions have been contributed by like-minded carers who know and love Jesus. Order you copy HERE

Devotion: Called to Heal & Hydrate

October 04, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

When the Lord calls us he provides his presence and guidance for the task.  Host Heather shares from Revelation 3 how we can grow dim in our need for him, and therefore in our effectiveness. This devotion brings challenge and hope when things seem stalled. Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in...

Special Announcement from the Foster Care Network!

August 16, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Big news! A newly formed Foster Care Network have joined together this year to create and distribute resources for Australian churches ready for Foster Care Awareness Week in September. Your church can engage in Foster Care Sunday on 12 September, and on today's episode, host Heather joins with Scott Hawkins and Mary Dickens to chat about how the new network came about, what resources have been created, and how you can get your church involved. Resources will be available shortly at  www.chr...

Devotion: Famous Last Words

August 09, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

Host Heather explores some wisdom from Paul on how to have a perspective of perseverance in the midst of challenges and obstacles. Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their faith. These devotions have been contributed by like-minded carers who know and love Jesus. Order you copy HERE

Born In The Heart - Chosen by Family - Part 2

August 02, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Host Lucas speaks with Mike Kitajima to unpack the incredible story of God's hand on his life through, rebellion, family breakdown, foster care/adoption & ultimately to faith. Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their faith. These devotions have been contributed by like-minded carers who kno...

Born In The Heart - Chosen by Family - Part 1

July 26, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Host Lucas speaks with Mike Kitajima to unpack the incredible story of God's hand on his life through, rebellion, family breakdown, foster care/adoption & ultimately to faith. Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their faith. These devotions have been contributed by like-minded carers who kno...

Creating Additional Needs Ministry in Church - Part 2

July 19, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Angie began volunteering at kids church with a heart for kids with additional needs, and now runs a ministry that equips other churches in engaging their kids teams in this space. Host Heather chats with Angie about how she got started, some strategies for engaging kids in learning about Jesus, and how to create a church culture that helps parents enjoy church knowing their kids feel like they belong. To connect with Angie and her team about additional needs ministry training or implementat...

Creating Additional Needs Ministry in Church - Part 1

July 12, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Angie began volunteering at kids church with a heart for kids with additional needs, and now runs a ministry that equips other churches in engaging their kids teams in this space. Host Heather chats with Angie about how she got started, some strategies for engaging kids in learning about Jesus, and how to create a church culture that helps parents enjoy church knowing their kids feel like they belong. To connect with Angie and her team about additional needs ministry training or implementat...

A Door to Broken Families - Part 2

July 06, 2023 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

Hosts Heather & Terri discuss the opportunities and doors into brokenness that the out of home care system opens for followers of Jesus to bring hope to families. Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their faith. These devotions have been contributed by like-minded carers who know and love Je...

A Door to Broken Families - Part 1

June 28, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Hosts Heather & Terri discuss the opportunities and doors into brokenness that the out of home care system opens for followers of Jesus to bring hope to families. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their faith. These devotions...

Raising Neuro-diverse Kids - Part 2

June 21, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

When Robyn Blackmore realised she was a mum of neuro-diverse kids, she went deep into study and research, and now works in the field helping parents devise strategies to parent well. Today host Terri interviews Robyn to hear her story and uncover some of her strategies. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongsid...

Raising Neuro-diverse Kids - Part 1

June 14, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

When Robyn Blackmore realised she was a mum of neuro-diverse kids, she went deep into study and research, and now works in the field helping parents devise strategies to parent well. Today host Terri interviews Robyn to hear her story and uncover some of her strategies. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongsid...

Devotion: The Mum Who Pours Out

June 07, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

As foster carers, how do we stand in the gap for kids who are in danger of spiritual servitude?  Host Heather brings a devotion on a mother who pours out on behalf of her kids. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their faith. T...

Stories of Reunification - Part 2

May 31, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Host Terri & her husband, Phil, chat with each other about their two restoration stories… the valleys, the highs, and the addiction of short-term foster care. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their faith. These devotions hav...

Stories of Reunification - Part 1

May 24, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Host Terri & her husband, Phil, chat with each other about their two restoration stories… the valleys, the highs, and the addiction of short-term foster care. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their faith. These devotions hav...

Season Break

May 17, 2023 14:00 - 1 minute - 1.07 MB

We're having a well earned break! See you in a week :) Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their faith. These devotions have been contributed by like-minded carers who know and love Jesus. Order you copy HERE

From Traumatised Teen to Husband & Father - Part 2

April 26, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Terence was a kid in crisis who knew his life needed to change. Andrew had become a foster carer and had room in his home for Terence. Now, because of Andrew, Terence’s entire life trajectory is transformed. They are still in contact, and although they now live in different continents, they chat to host Heather and look back on the years that changed everything. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUG...

From Traumatised Teen to Husband & Father - Part 1

April 19, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Terence was a kid in crisis who knew his life needed to change. Andrew had become a foster carer and had room in his home for Terence. Now, because of Andrew, Terence’s entire life trajectory is transformed. They are still in contact, and although they now live in different continents, they chat to host Heather and look back on the years that changed everything. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOU...

Michelle Kew - Carer for 26 Years - Part 2

April 12, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Michelle and her husband Andrew have been carers for 26 years. Starting with a nine-yr-old boy who had been moved 13 times in two months, they have provided long-term, short-term & emergency care. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify care...

Michelle Kew - Carer for 26 Years - Part 1

April 05, 2023 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Michelle and her husband Andrew have been carers for 26 years. Starting with a nine-yr-old boy who had been moved 13 times in two months, they have provided long-term, short-term & emergency care. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify care...

Michelle Kew - Carer for 26 Years (Part 1)

April 05, 2023 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Michelle and her husband Andrew have been carers for 26 years. Starting with a nine-yr-old boy who had been moved 13 times in two months, they have provided long-term, short-term & emergency care. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify care...

The spiritual reality of accepting God's call

March 29, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Host Heather looks at the process of being called by God into hard places, and how the Lord prepares us to do his mission. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their faith. These devotions have been contributed by like-minded c...

When allegations are made - Part 2

March 22, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Part Two: Amelia and her husband Daniel face allegations from a bio family that require them to navigate the process of proving them false in order to continue their caring journey. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their fai...

When allegations are made - Part 1

March 15, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

Part One: Amelia shares the story of stepping in to permanent care, beginning with a turbulent change in circumstances for the baby girl placed in their care. Part Two: Amelia and her husband Daniel face allegations from a bio family that require them to navigate the process of proving them false in order to continue their caring journey. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal pro...

Communicating with Teachers - Part 2

March 08, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

How can we communicate effectively with educators to bring about a synergy between school and home?  Michelle Cox is a kinder teacher and children’s pastor.  She explains her perspective in trying to align with parent's strategies for helping kids from tough places thrive in school and church settings. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations ...

Communicating with Teachers - Part 1

March 01, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

How can we communicate effectively with educators to bring about a synergy between school and home?  Michelle Cox is a kinder teacher and children’s pastor.  She explains her perspective in trying to align with parent's strategies for helping kids from tough places thrive in school and church settings. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations ...

Fostering in the retirement years

February 22, 2023 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

David & Linda Bell have begun their foster experience later in life than most, and recently taking on 2 young children permanently has changed their retirement plans. Host Terri uncovers their story and perspectives on fostering later in life. If you know older people considering stepping into care, this is an accessible episode to share with them.  Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This ...

Devotion: What Defines Us

February 15, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

What makes God’s people different as carers?  What is the biggest gift and influence we can bring, not just to the kids in our care, but also to agencies and staff?  Host Heather opens Scripture to find what defines us as God’s people. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptur...

Sensory Therapy & Homeschool - Part 2

February 08, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Host Terri interviews Port MacQuarie local Dawn Bayly who has bio kids, fostered kids, kin kids and pretty much everything in between.  She shares about family trauma and all the ways they are helping kids in their care.  Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to...

Sensory Therapy & Homeschool - Part 1

February 01, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Host Terri interviews Port MacQuarie local Dawn Bayly who has bio kids, fostered kids, kin kids and pretty much everything in between.  She shares about family trauma and all the ways they are helping kids in their care.  Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to...

Christmas, Hope, and Perspective in Hard Times

December 21, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

Host Heather preached a Christmas message at Crossway Church, focused on finding hope in the ultimate story that God is weaving throughout time. We thought we'd share it as our final podcast for 2022, and wish you and yours a very merry Christmas. We'll be back late January with season 6 of Faith & Fostering. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer convers...

Cecil The Lost Sheep & Andrew McDonough - Part 2

December 14, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

Host Phil interviews author Andrew McDonough who has written a series of fun children’s books. He tells familiar Bible stories in a humorous and kid-friendly way.    Andrew McDonough is the creator, writer, and illustrator of the Lost Sheep series. Way back in 1989 as a young Bible college student, Andrew was asked to give the dreaded "children’s talk" at a large church.  Andrew possessed one talent: he could draw sheep. He brought some overhead projector sheets and drew up the story of Ceci...

Cecil The Lost Sheep & Andrew McDonough - Part 1

December 07, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Host Phil interviews author Andrew McDonough who has written a series of fun children’s books. He tells familiar Bible stories in a humorous and kid-friendly way.    Andrew McDonough is the creator, writer, and illustrator of the Lost Sheep series. Way back in 1989 as a young Bible college student, Andrew was asked to give the dreaded "children’s talk" at a large church.  Andrew possessed one talent: he could draw sheep. He brought some overhead projector sheets and drew up the story of Ceci...

Fostering Hope Presents: Birth Trauma

November 30, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Al Dickens from Fostering Hope interviews Mary Dickens around how trauma re-wires the brain even prior to birth, and how carers can identify and respond to complex trauma issues. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their faith....

Promise, Prayer & Declaration - Psalm 91

November 23, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Host Heather takes an in depth look at Psalm 91 and the promises it holds for us, focusing on using it as a prayer and declaration over our families. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their faith. These devotions have been co...

Boldly Asking Core Questions When A Child's Core Has Been Damaged - Part 2

November 16, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Part 2  -  Host Phil chats with guest Andrew Lord founder & life coach at Blueprint Life Coaching,  award-winning educator and entrepreneur.  Andrew is the author of multiple revolutionary training programs - Adventure Quest, Project Space, Young Entrepreneurs and Dangerous Minds. Andrew shares how he has made an impact on the children in his world Andrew current book, 'Thrive By Design', is available here: https://www.thrivebydesignbook.com Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵? ...

Boldly Asking Core Questions When A Child's Core Has Been Damaged - Part 1

November 09, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Part 1  -  Host Phil chats with guest Andrew Lord founder & life coach at Blueprint Life Coaching,  award-winning educator and entrepreneur.  Andrew is the author of multiple revolutionary training programs - Adventure Quest, Project Space, Young Entrepreneurs and Dangerous Minds. Andrew shares how he has made an impact on the children in his world Andrew current book, 'Thrive By Design', is available here: https://www.thrivebydesignbook.com Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵? ...

From Heartbreak to Adoption - Part 2

November 02, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Part 2  - Jenny shares her story with host Terri, of being unable to have biological children, pursuing IVF, multiple foster care placements & ultimately adopting. Jenny & her husband Pete have been fostering for many years and adopted their daughter through foster care. They have experienced the highs and lows of the journey and have lots of wisdom to share.  Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PL...

From Heatbreak to Adoption - Part 1

October 26, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Part 1 - Jenny shares her story with host Terri, of being unable to have biological children, pursuing IVF, multiple foster care placements & ultimately adopting. Jenny & her husband Pete have been fostering for many years and adopted their daughter through foster care. They have experienced the highs and lows of the journey and have lots of wisdom to share.  Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLA...

Learning To Trust, Forgive & Heal - Part 2

October 19, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Part 2 - Jenni shares her powerful story with host Heather, of living through physical & emotional abuse as a child, to encountering Jesus, discovering faith & learning to forgive. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their fait...

Learning To Trust, Forgive & Heal - Part1

October 12, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Part 1 - Jenni shares her powerful story with host Heather, of living through physical & emotional abuse as a child, to encountering Jesus, discovering faith & learning to forgive. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show

Learning To Trust, Forgive & Heal - Part 1

October 12, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Part 1 - Jenni shares her powerful story with host Heather, of living through physical & emotional abuse as a child, to encountering Jesus, discovering faith & learning to forgive. Do you love the podcast? Can you spare a few 💵?  Donate here 👇🏼 Support the show DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR CARERS OF KIDS FROM TOUGH PLACES This journal provides space for prayer conversations and Scriptural insights, alongside short-form devotions and Scriptures designed to encourage and edify carers in their fait...