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We can lift our eyes from what ‘is’ to what the Lord is doing when we remember to pray and declare Scripture over our situations. Host Heather looks at a cycle-breaking passage from Isaiah that can help us focus on what the Lord is up to, and expect miracles.
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Hosts Terri & Heather chat about listening for God’s prompting and how being focused on his voice helps in everyday challenges
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Hosts Terri & Heather chat about listening for God’s prompting and how being focused on his voice helps in everyday challenges
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Host Heather looks at Jesus' invitation to Peter to find his purpose in the midst of challenge, and even when he can’t see God’s purposes. As carers, we are also invited into a relationship of transformation, so Jesus can achieve things we are unable to.
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Heather chats with Mary-Anne about the excellent work Southern Cross Kids Camps do with vulnerable kids & the impact it is having, long term in their lives.
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Today Host Heather encourages us to re-find the wonder of our call to this ministry.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 certification in Developmental Trauma.
Stacy has also been an authorised foster carer for 17+ years.
Drawing on her skills as a nurse, knowledge as a researcher and experience as a carer, Stacy provides training to health care workers, social service providers and foster carers in relation to working with children who have experienced trauma.
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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 certification in Developmental Trauma.
Stacy has also been an authorised foster carer for 17+ years.
Drawing on her skills as a nurse, knowledge as a researcher and experience as a carer, Stacy provides training to health care workers, social service providers and foster carers in relation to working with children who have experienced trauma.
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Host Terri chats with guest Kirsty on her family's proactive journey into foster care.
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Host Terri chats with guest Kirsty on her family's proactive journey into foster care.
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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.
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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.christianfostering.com.au.
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Host Heather explores some wisdom from Paul on how to have a perspective of perseverance in the midst of challenges and obstacles.
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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.
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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.
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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 implementation, contact: angie.lee@crossway.org.au
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Host Heather looks at the process of being called by God into hard places, and how the Lord prepares us to do his mission.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Cecil the Lost Sheep. The congregation loved it, so Andrew continued to draw stories to use with kids and adults.
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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 Cecil the Lost Sheep. The congregation loved it, so Andrew continued to draw stories to use with kids and adults.
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Al Dickens from Fostering Hope interviews Mary Dickens around birth trauma.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Guest-host Phil chats with Emma Stirling about CaringLife, an app designed specifically for carers and kids in out of home care to record memories and ensure kids can access their memories from every placement forever, without having to transfer memories between carers.
Tune in to hear how a great idea and a little innovation is making a massive difference for kids and families in care.
Find our more - CaringLife
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Part Two: Terri & Alice discuss expectations, lessons and learns for adjusting to a carer's lifestyle.
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Alice De Hoog shares the story of her family stepping into care in the middle of expanding their own biological family.
Part One: Initially involved in respite, then short term care, she shares with host Terri how she manages all the moving parts.
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Host Trudie continues her discussion with Pastors Mel and Dani.
Part 2: A discussion on how to juggle ministry and home life, and tips for engaging with bio families.
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Host Trudie chats with two Foster Mums, Mel & Dani who are Senior Pastors of their own churches.
Part 1: Mel & Dani talk about their calling, and how they see foster care as an 'all-family' mission.
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National Foster Care Month begins today.
Heather shares what the Lord has placed on her heart for foster carers this month, and re-commissions them for their mission.
Resources for churches:
Eva's story: https://vimeo.com/showcase/4119293/video/738132236
I'm a carer because...: https://vimeo.com/showcase/4119293/video/738117031
Surprise a carer: https://vimeo.com/showcase/4119293/video/601498472
Father to the Fatherless: https://vimeo.com/showcase/4119293/video/657596247
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Host Heather talks about how to share with your church and advocate for foster-care to your congregation. With National Foster Care week beginning on 11 September, now is the time to ask your pastor for some time to focus on foster-care in your service that week, and this episode will help you plan what to say.
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Part 2: Host Heather and Kimberly Smith continue their discussion from last week by delving into issues of the heart... how do we recover from the hurts we can experience as carers?
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Part 1: Host Heather chats with Kimberly Smith about fostering a tween, and how she intentionally fills in the blanks of the missing years prior to them becoming a family.
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As carers, we know what it feels like to doubt, fear, and be intimidated into thinking we're not enough. Host Heather shares a devotion on how to face these battles with faith.
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Adoptive Mum and Pastor of Lift Church in Perth, Bec Phor shares her story with host Louise about coming to the decision to adopt, how Sam came to be her son, and how her connection to him was formed and developed.
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Community Heart Media Radio in Melbourne interviewed host Heather last week about foster care and adoption. As National Foster Care Month is coming up in September, perhaps you could engage with your local radio stations to share the basics that will help people understand the world of foster care and the needs our community faces. Have a listen to the interview here as this week's episode.
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Al & Mary Dickens from Fostering Hope interview their son, Jericoh, on his perspective of growing up alongside foster brothers. Jericoh has some great insights into how he can contribute to the family, and why fostering is so important to him.
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Verna has some profound insights into how to care for kids carrying trauma, backed up by her own experience as a child in care. She shares her story with host Louise, of living through domestic abuse as a child, to finding Jesus and becoming a carer herself.
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Toby Baxter from the COACH Network chats to host Heather about mentoring, and how training in mentoring can help teens in foster care set goals, and can also facilitate a positive relationship with bio parents.
More info on Toby's book: https://amzn.to/3NTZRuO
More info on COACH: https://www.coachnetwork.org
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Host Heather looks at how all of us can live with an 'out-of-home-care' mentality even when we're a carer, struggling to trust God for his provision and guidance.
What's the answer? Jesus shows us.
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Listen to a biblical message for church congregations that alerts them for the need for carers, God's heart for the kids in our nation, and his call for us to respond.
If you'd like to invite us to share a message similar to this with your church, possibly during National Foster Care Month (September), contact us via https://www.arkaustralia.org/book
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Fostering Hope's Al & Mary Dickens interview Keirah, a kids church worker who has implemented their trauma-awareness training into her kids programs.
Further info: www.fosteringhope.community
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Host Louise chats with Carers and Youth Workers Eva & Mitch about their experiences of navigating caring for teens who self-harm. They offer insights and strategies, along with their personal experiences in this challenging area.
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Sometimes the grind just gets all too much, and it can be challenging to navigate our feelings vs the task to which God has called us. Hosts Heather & Terri discuss how they navigate weariness, especially in the seasons that feel like drudgery.
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Host Terri puts her husband, Phil, under the microscope to discuss the ins and outs of foster care, how it's impacted him as a father, and the lessons he's learned as a man being moulded by God.
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Part 2: Ian and Karen share how they navigate through the minefields of emotions and expectations with biological families to find ways of healthy and successful restoration.
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PART 1: Ever wondered what it's like from the other side of the fence?
Beccy shares her extraordinary story as a bio mum navigating the foster system, and how great foster carers can impact families.
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Naomi Burrell and her husband Ric are the senior leaders of Strong Nation Church in the Hawkesbury. They have five children and six grandchildren. Naomi shares wisdom on the life rhythms that have anchored their family through various seasons.
https://www.strongnation.church
https://www.amazon.com.au/Family-Mission-Sally-Breen-ebook/dp/B00KFTJUTI
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Heather follows up last week's 'prayer' episode by teaching us how to craft intentional prayers for the kids in our care - prayers that align with the promises of Scripture and the will of God.
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Dorothy has been running the engine room of ARK since it's inception, by upholding the vulnerable kids of Australia and their carers faithfully, and daily, in prayer. Trudie interviews Dorothy about intercession and how she approaches her prayer assignments, and chats about the authority of believers as they pray.
Kate and her husband have three biological children and have been serving the foster care community for the last year or two. They are reasonably new to the space, but their faith and desire to serve others, as well as bringing their bio kids along for the ride makes for an insightful and encouraging conversation with Terri.
http://livinglovinglaughingtogether.blogspot.com/?m=1
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Guest hosts Al & Mary from Fostering Hope talk with Roseanne about the unexpected increase in people that comes with fostering. From support workers to bio families, foster families worlds grow much larger than just the addition of the kids they care for.
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The 4 hosts combine to discuss Scriptures that have informed and encouraged them in their fostering, and how God's Word has spoken to them in challenging times.
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Louise interviews Erin, a foster mum of 10, with 4 bio kids still at home.
Together they chat about how she survives each day and gets everything done in such an unusually large family.
A long obedience.
Kelly and her husband Jason are the long-time leaders of Missionheart Church, based in Canberra. Kelly shares vulnerably about a life of welcoming the outsider and their journey of foster care.
https://missionheart.org.au/our-story/
Heather brings our final podcast of 2021, with a look at Mary, the mother of Jesus, and how she accepted enormous challenge when she said 'yes' to parenting Jesus. Carers of vulnerable kids are deeply connected to her story.
[Note: We'll be back on 20 January with Season 3]
Hear the world premiere of 'Father to the Fatherless', a song written by Col Atkinson about his experience of foster care. In this episode Heather interviews Col about his journey into care, and how his perspective has changed, along with a special plea to the men of God across the nation.
[Song & film clip available on socials Friday 17 December @arkaustralia]
Guest hosts Al & Mary Dickins from Fostering Hope interview Fiona, who found herself taking in 3 children with little warning. She shares her journey of highs and lows, and the unique challenges kinship carers face.
It's the hard times God uses to refine us like gold. Heather explores the Scriptures to speak hope into difficult circumstances.
Terri chats with Paul who, with his wife Jessica, has seven children and has been involved in foster care since 2008.
Paul’s passion in foster care and adoption stems from the prophetic dream of making abortion unthinkable and seeing the hearts of fathers turn to the children (Mal. 4:5-6; Lk. 1:17).
https://www.paulandjessica.com.au/
Trudie interviews Tara Jones about her family's journey into foster care and how their foster child's biological dad found Jesus.
Terri chats to adoptive mum, Melissa Hunt, about her cross-cultural and special needs adoption journey, and how to support parents of kids with additional needs.
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Trudie & Terri discuss how grief can surprise us throughout the foster care experience, and share some ways to navigate different forms of grief.
Heather looks at the story of Zacchaeus, and how finding a way to see Jesus can cut through the noise and chaos we face.
Terri interviews Jane Stephenson from Sth Africa about her cross-cultural adoption, what she's learnt about relying on Jesus, and her NFP: Naomi's Joy.
Louise chats with Hannah Nancarrow about changes to indigenous fostercare policies, and caring for indigenous kids.
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The hosts are back together to laugh, connect, and reflect on their favorite moments of Season 1. Then we look ahead to what we think is important to cover during Season 2.
We're taking a 2-week break. Have a listen for other ways you can connect, or go back and catch up on some of Season 1 before our Season 2 premiere on Oct 7.
We're taking a 2-week break. Have a listen for other ways you can connect, or go back and catch up on some of Season 1 before our Season 2 premiere on Oct 7.
Terri interviews Hannah Dobos about her family's journey entering care, and how they've engaged their church to serve kids from hard places.
Heather and Lucas chat about their journey into caring for kids from hard places, why the Church needs reigniting into the foster space, and how foster carers can find peer support.
Feeling weak or inadequate? Heather takes a look at God's response to Moses when he felt he couldn't go on.
Capacity and generosity are challenging when life is. Terri and Beth work through this and discuss some keys to growing in both areas.
The hosts discuss the challenges they've faced with agencies and departments, and why reflecting missional values matters.
Ever wonder how youth, young adults or others who can't foster can contribute to the cause? Trudie interviews Sally Contessi from YouParties to find out.
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.
Louise interviews Sarah (school chaplain) and Heather (Director of ARK) on how lockdown has impacted their mental health, and the keys they've learned to help sustain them.
Terri and Samantha talk about trauma and how to build our tool kit to help children from hard places.
The Hosts discuss together some ways they've protected their marriages through the challenges of fostering.
Heather discusses the challenges of being a solo foster carer with Hannah & Kimberly, and some keys to thriving as a solo carer.
Louise talks to Bronwyn and Christen who said yes to caring for children with high medical needs in general foster care placements. Hear how their experiences giving hurting kids a home outside hospital has meant so much.
Hear a message on the heart of God for vulnerable kids, available to be presented to churches across Australia.
Trudie speaks with Roz and Lea about their journeys through infertility, fostercare and adoption - A road of loss, acceptance and reward.
Heather shares a devotion looking at the character of God, how he sees us, and how this affects us as carers and the kids in our care.
Terri interviews soon-to-be foster dad Jason, as he talks about fear and faith when it comes to stepping into foster care.
Trudie speaks to single foster mum Corinne about her fostercare journey, her love for doing life in community, and her vision and ministry at Yahweh House.
Terri chats with adoptive mum Anna* about the challenge and importance of coming alongside the biological families of the children in our homes.
*Names have been changed to protect privacy
Heather interviews Scott Hawkins (Pastor, Justice-Advocate, and Permanent Carer) about the call on the Church to affect society today.
Louise talks to Eva, a foster teen turned foster carer about what it is like for teens coming into care.
Terri and Trudie discuss the cost of stepping into foster care and why we should do it anyway.
Host Heather shares a devotion on Mary of Bethany, and how her life and choices can encourage and influence foster-carers today.
Louise interviews foster parent Bronwyn, on the challenges of being verses building a family, while unpacking the complexities this unfolds.
Where people of faith chat about Fostercare in the Australian context, to encourage, edify and educate others on the journey.
An introduction to the hosts, along with their stories of how they ended up caring for our most vulnerable.