Bedste Foster Adoption-podcasts (2025)

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Answering the Call for Older Teen Adoption with Della Lago 39:55

2h ago39:55

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast! In this episode, I am joined by Della Lago, an adoptive mom and advocate for how Christians everywhere can play a role in supporting teens in the foster care system. Della shares her personal journey of adopting a 17-year-old girl from a group home, discussing the challenges and triumphs of building trust and …

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Episode 470 - Harrison’s Hope with Mary Byrnes 1:04:36

13h ago1:04:36

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“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” -Romans 12:12 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 episode, host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom, Mary Byrnes. Mary is the Co-Founder &…

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My Child Tells Others We Aren't Meeting Her Basic Needs - Weekend Wisdom 7:33

3d ago7:33

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: I have a daughter who has dealt with trauma from consistent experiences of neglect and abandonment. While our home is loving and supportive, she continues to exhibit a victim mentality and has a hard time taking responsibility for her actions. She's a sweet girl, but she m…

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Episode 14 | Podcast Name Change 3:09

17d ago3:09

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Send us a text This podcast is an official announcement regarding the podcast's name change, from "The Voice" to "Foster Care, Adoption and Beyond: Untold Stories", also revealing in more detail what this podcast is about and what you can expect. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor of social work, researcher, author, e…

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Rebecca Unedited: Unknotting Our Stories 38:07

21d ago38:07

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Send us a text Vulnerability and authenticity are explored through personal experiences of motherhood, therapy, and relationships. By unpacking the burdensome narratives around love and acceptance, the episode inspires listeners to reflect on their own stories and choose healthier paths toward autonomy. • Navigating the complexities of vulnerabilit…

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Help, I Don't Think I Can Continue With This Adoption! 44:32

6d ago44:32

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Are you really struggling with your adoption and feeling you've made a huge mistake? Listen to this interview with Lindsay Lanham, MSW. She works at Holt International and is the author of the online article “Predictors of Adoption Disruption and Dissolution: A Literature Review.” I…

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Lifting Our Eyes to God as Foster and Adoptive Parents 34:08

7d ago34:08

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast! In this episode, I am joined by Whitney Newby, author of the new book “Lift Your Eyes: Daily Invitations to Behold Christ in Motherhood”, founder of Brighter Day Press, and a homeschooling mom of four. Whitney joins me to talk about the challenges and beauty of motherhood, particularly in the context of foster…

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Episode 469 - FASD Diagnostic Clinics with David Deere 1:22:40

7d ago1:22:40

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“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” -Proverbs 31:8-9 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 c…

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Coping with Stillbirth After Adoption Match - Weekend Wisdom 7:00

10d ago7:00

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: I've been an adoption social worker for almost seven years and just experienced my 2nd situation where the birth mother in a match had a stillbirth after selecting a family through our agency. Both situations were such a difficult loss for both parties. I'm curious if you'…

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Evaluating Risk Factors in Domestic Adoption 1:04:46

13d ago1:04:46

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Are you thinking about adopting a baby? Are you worried about what risk factors exist that you should know about? Join us to talk about these issues with Dr. Lindsay Terrell, a pediatrician at Duke University Medical Center and an Assistant Professor in their Department of Pediatric…

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Trusting God With What We Cannot Control: Waiting for Adoption 26:01

14d ago26:01

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast! In this episode, I discuss the challenges and realities of waiting for adoption. The most important thing is trusting God during this process and part of that is managing expectations and actively engaging in the waiting process through praise, seeking God, and serving others. Throughout today’s conversation, …

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Episode 468 - Walking the Trail with Adoptive Families—Meredith Shuman 49:33

15d ago49:33

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“For by Him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.” -Colossians 1:17 Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, …

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How to Connect with Birth Mom with Mental Illness? - Weekend Wisdom 11:12

17d ago11:12

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: I've been listening to your podcast for a few years! Our 10-year-old kinship adopted daughter has lived with us since she was 2 months old. For a variety of reasons, there hasn't been any in-person visits or phone calls with her birth mom (my sister). Communication has bee…

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Courage & Resilience: A Foster Child's Story of Success 52:50

20d ago52:50

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. How do some kids survive a life of poverty, homelessness, abuse, and foster care and eventually thrive? We talk about courage & resilience with David Ambroz who is a national poverty and child welfare expert and advocate and the author of the memoir, A Place Called Home. He was reco…

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Trusting God With What We Cannot Control: Our Kids Choices 22:01

21d ago22:01

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast! In this episode, I discuss what to do and how to respond to the choices our adopted or foster children make. This topic is one of the first inspirations for this podcast as many families have asked me what to do when a situation arises where your child is making problematic, concerning, even destructive and ha…

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Episode 467 - Boundless Hope for Every Child with Kim Botto 1:10:50

21d ago1:10:50

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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declare the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” -Jeremiah 29:11 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 episode, host…

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Can a Non-Native Family Adopt an Indian Child? - Weekend Wisdom 5:19

24d ago5:19

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: This was a question from someone in South Dakota. She says, "I haven't listened to all your back episodes, but can you address ICWA, the Indian Child Welfare Act, as it pertains to adoption? I live in a state where the majority of children in foster care are Native America…

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Legal Process of Domestic Adoption: What You Need to Know Before You Adopt 54:08

27d ago54:08

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Are you considering adopting a baby? To understand what is involved legally, listen to this podcast with James Fletcher Thompson, a South Carolina attorney with extensive experience in adoption. In this episode, we discuss: What are some of the differences in domestic infant adoptio…

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Episode 13 | Self-Love: A Lifelong Journey 14:36

28d ago14:36

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Send us a text How can I love myself? What is self-love? This episode provides a basic definition of self-love and strategies to embark on a life long journey of self-love. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor of social work, researcher, author, educator, and advocate. Her research aims to understand how society (e.g., …

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Trusting God With What We Cannot Control Sexual Abuse 20:54

28d ago20:54

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast! In this episode, I discuss the complex and multifaceted issue of trusting God in the face of abusive situations within the foster care system. This episode topic was inspired by a listener’s question - this is a very real issue that so many foster parents face. That is why this episode is focused on some pract…

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Empowering Change: Child Advocacy, Foster Care, and Finding Your Voice with Olivia Smith 59:40

28d ago59:40

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Send us a text This episode focuses on the vital role of advocacy in supporting children, particularly in foster care and educational systems. We touch on personal experiences, the importance of knowledge about rights and relationships, and strategies for effectively advocating within complex systems. • Understanding the role and significance of PA…

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Episode 466 - Fostering Wellness with Nicole Barlow 50:26

28d ago50:26

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"God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” -Hebrews 6:10 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 episode, host …

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Should We Move to Another Country and Leave Our Extended Family? - Weekend Wisdom 6:29

1M ago6:29

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My husband and I have two adopted twin boys who are 8 months old, and we've had them since birth. We've been on the fence for years about a big move outside of the country, but we're currently leaning towards leaving. My husband and, by extension, our kids have dual nation…

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Adopting Older Children 53:17

1M ago53:17

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Are you considering adopting a child over the age of 5? Join our discussion with Dr. Stephanie Bosco-Ruggiero. She has a PhD in Social Work from Fordham University and is co-author of the book Adopting Older Children: A Practical Guide to Adopting and Parenting Children Over Age Fou…

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Journeying Through Family Dynamics and Resilience 57:10

1M ago57:10

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Send us a text The episode delves into the transformative journey of foster care and adoption, highlighting the emotional complexities and realities faced by families involved. Megan Hampton-Pusey shares her experiences as a foster mother, addressing the importance of community support, the challenges of attachment, and the often-overlooked struggl…

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Episode 465 - A Foster Brother’s Story with Michelle Snyder & Ben Snyder Jr. 40:08

1M ago40:08

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"Jesus said, 'For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me'… Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed …

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Trusting God With What We Cannot Control: Failed Adoption 22:26

1M ago22:26

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast! In this episode, I discuss what it means to trust God with what we cannot control when it comes to adoption and foster care. I am honest with you, sharing my personal journey through failed adoptions, especially my emotional struggles. I wrestled a lot but also learned about control, God's sovereignty, and the…

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We Want to Adopt, but My Father-in-Law Has Terminal Cancer - Weekend Wisdom 3:24

1M ago3:24

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My father-in-law was just diagnosed with terminal cancer and given a maximum of 6 months left to live. We learned this right before our home study for older child/foster care adoption was finalized. Do you have any advice for what we should do with our adoption process mov…

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Adopting or Fostering a Child with Down Syndrome 46:03

1M ago46:03

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Are you considering adopting or fostering a child with Down Syndrome? Join our conversation with Dr. Sara Williams, a developmental-behavioral pediatrician at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. She provides developmental evaluations and follow-up care for children with a…

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Helping Heal Destructive Patterns With Tori Hope Petersen 43:10

1M ago43:10

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Welcome to the Called To Love Podcast. In this powerful episode, I am fortunate enough to welcome back advocate, speaker, author, and foster mom Tori Hope Petersen. Drawing from her journey through foster homes, aging out of the system at 18, and overcoming labels like "self-sabotager," Tori shares how destructive patterns rooted in past trauma can…

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Finding Joy in the Everyday of Adoption 41:38

1M ago41:38

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Send us a text Our conversation today dives deep into the joys of foster care and adoption, sharing heartfelt stories of connection and triumph amidst the challenges. We explore the significant moments that define our experiences as foster parents, offer practical parenting strategies, and celebrate the little victories that shape our family narrat…

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Episode 464 - Embracing Life with FASD with Jodee Kulp 1:47:25

1M ago1:47:25

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"Jesus said, 'The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.'” -John 10:10 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 episode, host Sandra Flac…

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My Foster Son Was Put In a Dog Pen. How Do I Help Him Heal? - Weekend Wisdom 8:49

2M ago8:49

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My 4-year-old foster son moved in 9 months ago. He will likely remain with me permanently, and the application is in progress. I was his 5th foster home when he moved in. There was neglect at his birth parents and abuse in a previous foster home. Last weekend he was being …

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What Foster Care Alumni Want You to Know 44:51

2M ago44:51

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join our panel of four former foster youth to learn what they wished foster parents and others knew about being in foster care. In this episode, we discuss: Tell us the story of your involvement with foster care and the child welfare system. What was something that your foster paren…

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Nurturing Connections: Trust-Based Relational Intervention in Adoption and Foster Care with Jennifer Lake 57:13

2M ago57:13

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Send us a text This episode highlights the transformative impact of Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) on families navigating foster care and adoption. By understanding emotional needs behind behaviors, caregivers can build stronger connections and foster healing, while also addressing their own emotional challenges in the process. • Introd…

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From Abortion to Adoption With Robin Gerblick 46:04

2M ago46:04

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Welcome to the Called To Love Podcast. In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I get to dive into a topic of deep significance: the sanctity of life and the journey of redemption after abortion. I am joined by Robin Gerblick who is the founder of the Exodus Women’s Retreat, author of Giving Up Grace, and an adoptive mom. Robin candidly shares her j…

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Episode 463 - Connected Parenting with Will & CarrieAnn Standfest 1:07:02

2M ago1:07:02

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"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." -Colossians 3:17 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 episode, host Sandra…

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How to Balance Giving Kids Structure and Control - Weekend Wisdom 3:58

2M ago3:58

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: First, I wanted to thank you for your incredible podcast. I’m not a parent (I only recently graduated from college), but I have volunteered in group homes for foster care children for the past couple of years. Your podcast has not only helped me to work more effectively wi…

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Adoption Tax Credit 2024 50:08

2M ago50:08

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. If you are adopting or have adopted within the last several years you should join our conversation today about claiming the Adoption Tax Credit for 2024. Our guests will be Becky Wilmoth, an Enrolled Agent and Adoption Tax Credit Specialist with Bill’s Tax Service; and Josh Kroll, t…

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The Truth About Abortion in 2025 and What Christians Can Do About It With Bradley Pierce 38:37

2M ago38:37

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this powerful episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Bradley Pierce, attorney and co-founder of Abolish Abortion Texas, to discuss the church’s role in addressing the issue of abortion. We explore the challenges faced by pro-life advocates, the importance of equal protection legislation, and how th…

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Rebecca Unedited: Answering Questions from Our Listeners 58:22

2M ago58:22

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Send us a text Rebecca and Courtney answer questions submitted by listeners. This episode is off the cuff, unedited and offers an unfiltered view as Rebecca answers those questions. We discuss various aspects of adoption, including timelines, processes for domestic and international adoptions, advocacy for children, and ways to support families in …

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Episode 462 - What Scripture & Science Say About Resilience with Dr. Nicole Wilke, PhD 40:48

2M ago40:48

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"In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." -Romans 8:37 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 episode, host Sandra Flach talks with Dr. Nicole Wilke, PhD. Nicole is a resea…

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Episode 12 | A Poem Dedicated to Birth Moms 8:07

2M ago8:07

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Send us a text In this episode, I present a poem and song dedicated to all birth mothers, and especially birth mothers who had their child taken away in any shape or form. This episode is inspired by my experience as a former foster and homeless youth, adoptive parent, and professor of social work. Share this episode with someone who you believe ca…

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Should We Adopt Again? - Weekend Wisdom 5:41

2M ago5:41

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My husband and I adopted our now seven-year-old son from South Africa two years ago. He is the best. We cannot believe how lucky we are to have this joyful little boy in our family, and we owe much of our success to what we've learned from your show and resources, so thank…

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How to Adopt in 2025 51:03

2M ago51:03

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Are you considering adopting a child this year? We've got answers to all (or most) of your questions. Join our discussion with Teresa Bernu, the Executive Director at Adoption Center of Illinois. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked extensively in the areas of dom…

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What Scripture and Science Say About Resilience with Dr. Nicole Wilke 35:54

2M ago35:54

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Nicole Wilke, author and director at the Christian Alliance for Orphans Center on Applied Research for Vulnerable Children and Families. Nicole helps to explore the powerful intersection of scripture and science in building resilience in children and families. Her passion fo…

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Stepping Out of Comfort Zones: Sarah Graves on Therapy, Foster Care, and Building Supportive Communities 57:05

2M ago57:05

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Send us a text Through a conversation between Rebecca Harvin and Sarah Graves, listeners explore the essential support needed in foster and adoptive families’ journeys. The episode stresses the importance of vulnerability, empathy, and community involvement to help these families thrive amidst challenges. • Explores Sarah's background and journey i…

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Episode 461 - New Year, New Season with Sandra Flach 34:20

2M ago34:20

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"Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked. Or stand in the way that sinners take Or sit in the company of mockers, But whose delight is in the law of the LORD, And who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatev…

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Should I Foster a Younger Child or Teen First? - Weekend Wisdom 4:35

2M ago4:35

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My husband and I are licensed to foster/adopt, but there have been no placements yet. We initially thought our age preference was 2-6 year olds, but as we have gotten more information/education we think we may be a good home for teenagers. We have no children (adopted/fost…

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An Adoptee's Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging 44:53

2M ago44:53

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join our discussion with an adult adoptee about her search for her birth family and her identity. We will talk with Julie Ryan McGue, a domestic adoptee and an identical twin. She is the author of Twice a Daughter, which explores her coming to terms with her adoption and her search …

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