Can you imagine you actually saving a child s life And you don t need to go anywhere or complete any special training In this program Chip interviews Joe Knittig from the Global Orphan Project Joe describes the widespread poverty tearing families apart and shares a very simple way believers can meet these needs in their own backyard Main PointsPurpose and Importance of CarePortal CarePortal is a platform designed to connect local churches with the needs of children and families in crisis helping them avoid entering the foster care system It provides a way for community members to address these [... more]

Can you imagine you actually saving a child s life And you don t need to go anywhere or complete any special training In this program Chip interviews Joe Knittig from the Global Orphan Project Joe describes the widespread poverty tearing families apart and shares a very simple way believers can meet these needs in their own backyard Main PointsPurpose and Importance of CarePortal CarePortal is a platform designed to connect local churches with the needs of children and families in crisis helping them avoid entering the foster care system It provides a way for community members to address these [... more]

Infertility foster care adoption and embryo adoption Nana and Eric Dolce's path to a family involves all three listen in for inspiration and hope Show Notes and Resources Sign up to get the devotional series by Nana Dolce called Where is God When Life Doesn't Make Sense For more episodes featuring Nana Dolce click here Learn more about Embryo adoption Learn more about Nana Dolce on her website nanadolce org or connect with her on Insta And grab her book Seed of the Woman Narratives that Point to Jesus or receive it free with your donation to FamilyLife Find resources [... more]

Would you believe that almost half a million kids are in foster care right now So how should Christians in the U S respond In this program you will hear about the new movie Sound of Hope which sheds light on this pressing and challenging crisis Experience the true story of a little church in Possum Trot Texas that started a movement by radically caring for the hurting kids in their community Main PointsFoster care system s harsh reality Millions of families facing poverty addiction and abuse Grim statistics Four million families on the brink children in foster care awaiting [... more]

Bishop W C Martin shares his remarkable story of leading his small church to adopt children out of the foster care system alongside the producer who's turned his story into a movie Rebekah Weigel Dr Sharen Ford encourages and equips families to be a part of the movement Martin and Weigel are starting to end the foster care crisis Encourage hurting children with a suitcase bundle today Your donation will not only support our Wait No More Foster Care and Adoption program efforts but you ll also offer a waiting child something comforting that they can call their own And [... more]

Would you believe that almost half a million kids are in foster care right now So how should Christians in the U S respond In this program you will hear about the new movie Sound of Hope which sheds light on this pressing and challenging crisis Experience the true story of a little church in Possum Trot Texas that started a movement by radically caring for the hurting kids in their community Main PointsFoster care system s harsh reality Millions of families facing poverty addiction and abuse Grim statistics Four million families on the brink children in foster care awaiting [... more]

Since the beginning of time God s design for humanity has always been to be a giant family spread throughout the earth So what happened Because of the power of sin in our world families are broken children become orphans and many feel alone and isolated as if they don t belong Dr Albert Reyes with Buckner International joins us today to share a hopeful message about God s design for his family Dr Albert Reyes is the author of Never Alone The Power of Family to Inspire Hope and Hope Now Peace Healing and Justice When the Kingdom Comes [... more]

In Galatians we are encouraged to not grow weary of doing good And we know of one Christian ministry that has been doing good for nearly years and shows zero signs of growing weary On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Scott Collins to talk about Buckner International and its ongoing efforts to support foster care adoption and family outreach Then Rob will take your calls and answer various financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

And let us not grow weary of doing good for in due season we will reap if we do not give up - Galatians One Christian ministry has been doing good for nearly years and shows zero signs of growing weary Scott Collins joins us today to discuss Buckner International and its ongoing efforts to support foster care adoption and family outreach Scott Collins is the Senior Vice President of Communications at Buckner International an underwriter of Faith Finance A Legacy of Service Since Buckner International founded by R C Buckner years ago with just for its first orphanage has [... more]

Last year Angel Studios had a breakout hit with Sound of Freedom which highlighted the global tragedy of illegal child trafficking Now the studio is back with Sound of Hope the story of America's foster care system and the struggle to give children the loving families they deserve Charlie talks to Neal and Jordan Harmon about the film about adoption and about launching a cultural revolution against mainstream Hollywood's poisons Support the show http www charliekirk com supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Julie Bagamary never set out to be a foster parent but she felt God's call to help needy children She and her husband Randy provided a safe and loving home for lots of children in the foster care system But many more Christian families are needed to become foster parents or to encourage and support other foster families Receive book Foster Parenting Matters and an audio download of What You Can Do to Help Kids in Foster Care for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Kimberly McCullough explains the beauty and difficulties of going through the foster care and adoption process Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

In celebration of Thanksgiving we present portions of previous interviews with broadcast guests who talked about the importance of being thankful in all circumstances good and bad and how parents can teach their children gratitude Your gift today will help save marriages bring restoration to homes in need rescue moms and babies from abortion equip parents to raise godly children bring dignity to children in foster care impact our culture with truth and so much more Right now you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry Get More [... more]

Foster parents are often called heroes for bringing needy children into their home but Jillana Goble argues that they are normal people who simply obeyed God's call to care for orphans and widows Joined by Jean Daly sharing from their own experiences they describe some of the common challenges of foster parenting such as feeling overwhelmed not knowing how past trauma affects behaviors today loving children and giving them back to their bio parents dealing with extra stress in your marriage and family and being stretched out of your comfort zone Part of Receive the book A Love-Stretched Life and [... more]

Foster parents are often called heroes for bringing needy children into their home but Jillana Goble argues that they are normal people who simply obeyed God's call to care for orphans and widows Joined by Jean Daly sharing from their own experiences they describe some of the common challenges of foster parenting such as feeling overwhelmed not knowing how past trauma affects behaviors today loving children and giving them back to their bio parents dealing with extra stress in your marriage and family and being stretched out of your comfort zone Part of Receive the book A Love-Stretched Life and [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Hear the answer from Paul Blavin a man who had this cause put on his heart and wasted no time responding to it You'll hear the story of how he went from workaholism on Wall Street to retiring to do the kind of work that he felt could truly make a difference Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

In a premature baby named Christopher Duffley surprised doctors by surviving At five months old he entered the foster care system until his aunt rsquo s family adopted him A teacher realized four-year-old Christopher though blind and diagnosed with autism had perfect pitch Six years later at church Christopher stood onstage and sang ldquo Open the Eyes of My Heart rdquo The video reached millions online In Christopher shared his goals of serving as a disability advocate He continues to prove that possibilities are limitless with the eyes of his heart open to God rsquo s plan The apostle Paul [... more]

Peter Mutabazi shares his journey from street kid to foster dad As a young kid on the streets of Kampala Uganda Peter's life changed when one man showed compassion and kindness Now he's giving back opening his home to children in foster care Learn how you can come alongside kids in need by showing them God's love grace and mercy Receive the book Now I Am Known and an audio download of Showing Your Child Their True Worth for your donation of any amount Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you Visit our Homepage to leave us [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories today Becky Shaffer helps women aging out of the foster care system with her organization called Saving Grace but her mission isn't just one based on selflessness it's one based on harrowing personal experience Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Abandonment Foster care Juvenile hall Tori Hope Petersen's life was looking bleak But God had a different story in mind for this unlikely overcomer Show Notes and Resources Visit Tori's website at torihopepetersen com and check out her instagram You can purchase Tori's book at Fostered One Woman's Powerful Story of Finding Faith and Family through Foster Care Tori's organization Beloved Initiative Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the [... more]

Growing up with a mentally ill mother and living in twelve different foster homes nothing was in Tori Hope Petersen's favor How did she become a Track and Field All-American and later Mrs Universe Show Notes and Resources Visit Tori's website at torihopepetersen com and check out her instagram You can purchase Tori's book at Fostered One Woman's Powerful Story of Finding Faith and Family through Foster Care Tori's organization Beloved Initiative Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast [... more]

Jon and Dawn Stone give their perspective as temporary parents to children in the foster care system as well as describe how having grace will change their lives as well as your own Jean Daly also joins to share some heartwarming stories from her time fostering with Jim and encourages you to ask God how you can be involved in this community to make an impact for children in need Your financial support for Wait No More and other programs will send a suitcase teddy bear and bible to a child in foster care Give now and we'll say thanks [... more]

Ryan Bomberger founder of The Radiance Foundation reveals important research on abortion dispels myths about adoption and explains why more people should explore adoption from foster care The discussion also promotes ways to support other adoptive families A child placed in foster care are uprooted from the only life that child has ever known Your support today will not only support our Wait No More Foster Care and Adoption program efforts but you'll also offer a waiting child something comforting that they can call their own http focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources http www focusonthefamily [... more]

It had been an awful week for Kevin and Kimberley Kevin rsquo s seizures had suddenly worsened and he rsquo d been hospitalized Amid the pandemic their four young children mdash siblings adopted from foster care mdash were taking cabin fever to a new extreme On top of that Kimberley couldn rsquo t scrounge up a decent meal from the fridge Oddly at that moment she craved carrots An hour later there was a knock at the door There stood their friends Amanda and Andy with an entire meal she rsquo d prepared for the family Including carrots They say [... more]

Today Nikita speaks with good friend Mike Shortt Listen as he shares his story of those whose lives have changed through God's great power and mercy [... more]

Karen Ehman's journey as a recovering people-pleaser began when she realized she was seeking others' approval more than God's In this conversation Karen shares practical guidance on healthy boundaries and encourages you to serve God intentionally in the areas he's called you to serve Part of Receive the book When Making Others Happy Is Making You Miserable and the audio download of the broadcast Living For an Audience of One for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast living-for-an-audience-of-one-part- -of- featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in Kevin Samy's father's village in India they actually had to call in a person from another village to teach their children to read Their chalkboard was the dirt floor of the building they learned in He'd eventually move to the United States and become an engineer Kevin Samy shares his family's remarkable American dream story Peter Mutabazi was born on the border of Uganda and Rwanda He escaped an abusive father by running away to the capital of Uganda Kampala where he lived on the streets for years and never slept more [... more]

Today Nikita speaks with good friend Megan Hyatt for another great episode of questions and answers [... more]

Jon Uhler Licensed Counselor ChurchProtect org Common Myths Urban Legends and Dangerous Beliefs about the Sexual Predator SOGI Sex Ed and the Trans deception to victimize children Survivors are predators who were never survivors but are sociopaths DSN and the that have sold out our children [... more]

Guy Bryant single and with no children of his own worked in New York City rsquo s child welfare department Daily he encountered the intense need for foster parents and decided to do something about it For more than a decade Bryant fostered more than fifty children once caring for nine at the same time Every time I turned around there was a kid who needed a place to stay Bryant explained ldquo If you have the space in your home and heart you just do it You don't really think about it The foster children who have grown and [... more]

Interviewing a couple who raised two children with Huntington's disease HD on my program they relayed a heartbreaking story where they stood before a judge who clearly didn't understand the nature of HD After repeated arrests for shoplifting violent behavior and other issues the judge commented from the bench that she felt this was a result of bad parenting Unable to address the court or defend themselves the couple simply shared we had to take it on the chin A five-minute search or phone call by the judge would have provided a bigger picture of the nature of this horrific [... more]

In this broadcast Jamie Finn emphasizes the importance of Christian families becoming involved in foster care in some form and shared how the Christian community needs to be supportive of both the kids in foster care and their biological parents Your gift to support our Option Ultrasound program will equip pregnancy medical clinics across the country with ultrasound machines resources and nurses' sonography training so a mother considering abortion can see her baby hear that tiny heartbeat and be moved to choose life Give now and we'll say thanks with a copy of the book Foster the Family -- and [... more]

Allison Bottke shares a dramatic story of raising an adult son who has struggled with drug addiction multiple arrests and imprisonment She is quick to admit to her mistakes of enabling her son over the years and shares stories of other parents who have unwittingly crossed the line of helping to enabling their adult children Part of Get Allison's book Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our [... more]

Like most adopted children Judge Joseph Wood longed to know his birth parents as a child He shares the story of his struggles and God's hand of providence in his life Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

Do you have a heart for foster care or adoption Judge Joseph Wood tells his story of how he was found as a baby in a box brought to an orphanage and what God did to change his life Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

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Jenn and Josh Hook joined by Mike Berry offer advice to help foster and adoptive families find training and support And they describe how anyone can help care for hurting kids Get our guests book Replanted Faith-Based Support for Adoptive and Foster Families for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast how-you-can-help-support-foster-and-adoptive-families featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Can you imagine you actually saving a child's life And you don't need to go anywhere or complete any special training In this program Chip interviews Joe Knittig from the Global Orphan Project Joe describes the widespread poverty tearing families apart and shares a very simple way believers can meet these needs in their own backyard [... more]

Jason Johnson shares stories from his own foster parenting journey such as relating to his foster-kid's birth parents Get Jason's book Reframing Foster Care with your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast foster-care-how-everyone-can-help featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Darren and Stacey Gagnon share their inspiring story of adopting five special needs children as they discuss their extensive involvement with foster care and helping kids who've experienced abandonment and trauma They encourage listeners to consider how they too can support children in need of families Get the Gagnon family's book Cowboy Joel and the Wild Wild West for your donation of any amount https store focusonthefamily com singleitem checkout donation item don-daily-broadcast-product- - - - Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast offering-gods-love-to-children-without-families featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your [... more]

Stu chats with Herbie and Dr Rick Morton from Lifeline Children's Services [... more]

Mark and Wren discuss how they each became interested in the fight against human trafficking the formation of Lantern Rescue and the story behind the team's name [... more]

Jessie Gallaher describes the challenges and joys she experienced in adopting five siblings from foster care and how she has grown in her faith and in her passion for supporting children in foster care Podcast users find today's related broadcast resources here https dbx focusonthefamily com media daily-broadcast the-complicated-beautiful-life-of-a-foster-mom Your feedback would be really helpful to us Please visit http www focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey to take a brief survey less than minutes Thank you [... more]

On today's show Aimee talks with Dr Nikolov and guest Detective Taylor Pyles about the many aspects of abuse from a criminal justice point of view THE CURE Live streamed podcast is hosted by Aimee Cabo and offers a platform of hope to anyone who has experienced domestic violence abuse mental illness any trauma or is experiencing problems now in their lives It's a place to find comfort knowledge strategies answers hope and love while healing the wounds and 'affirming' that you are not alone Join Aimee and her professional guests on The Cure with Aimee Cabo podcast every Saturday [... more]

This week on the Focus On Faith edition of Family Policy Matters NC Family's Pastor Outreach Director Thomas Graham speaks with Miriam Cobb founder and director of The Empty Frames Initiative Cobb discusses how Empty Frames empowers young people who are aging out of foster care by using photography to tell their stories and how relationships and community are essential to the ability to live independently [... more]

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This week on Family Policy Matters NC Family President John L Rustin speaks with Kimberly Curlin the Director of the Wake County Chapter of Safe Families They discuss the mission of Safe Families which is to bring together families in need with churches and host families who [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters Traci Griggs Director of Communications at NC Family interviews Jo Teague substance abuse counselor for Wake County Human Services-Child Protective Services and founder of Alcohol and Drug Assessment Services in Raleigh North Carolina They discuss the impact of the opioid crisis on the foster care system in North Carolina and how concerned citizens can help [... more]

Dr Michael Blackwell president of the Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina talks about a current foster care crisis in North Carolina [... more]