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Episode 13 | Self-love: A life long journey 14:36

6d ago14:36

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Send us a text This episode draws on personal reflections to define self-love and to provide practical steps to (re)embark on the journey of self-love. Support the showKirjoittanut zayda sorrell-medina

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

6d 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

6d 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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Journeying Through Family Dynamics and Resilience 57:10

13d 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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Trusting God With What We Cannot Control: Failed Adoption 22:26

14d 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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Helping Heal Destructive Patterns With Tori Hope Petersen 43:10

20d 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

20d 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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Nurturing Connections: Trust-Based Relational Intervention in Adoption and Foster Care with Jennifer Lake 57:13

26d 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

27d 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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The Truth About Abortion in 2025 and What Christians Can Do About It With Bradley Pierce 38:37

1M 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

1M 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 12 | A poem dedicated to birth moms 8:07

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

1M 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

1M 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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2024 Highlight: Infertility & Adoption - Does One Lead to the Other? 54:49

2M ago54:49

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. As 2024 comes to a close, Somer wants to highlight one of the best episodes from this year -- in case you missed it! Often people think infertility leads to adoption. It isn't always the case, but it can be for some. Joined with Somer on the podcast are authors Jenn Hesse and Kelley Ramsey who were connected f…

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Answering the Call 58:48

2M ago58:48

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Send us a text Lori Serber's journey into foster care is a testament to the power of calling and the evolution of family dynamics. Lori had always felt drawn to fostering, though her husband Larry needed time to embrace the idea. Eventually, their family of five welcomed the transformative experience, navigating the multifaceted challenges and joys…

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2024 Highlight: Hard is Not the Same as Bad 35:45

2M ago35:45

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. As 2024 comes to a close, Somer wants to share the best from this year. This episode is a 2024 highlight, to make sure you didn't miss it! The conversation is about how hard isn't the same as bad, and we all know how hard adoption and foster care is. Joined with Somer on this insightful conversation is the aut…

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Trials and Triumphs of Fostering the Whole Family 1:04:24

2M ago1:04:24

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Send us a text What does it mean to truly support a birth family while fostering? In this episode, we uncover the complexities with the insightful Jordan Whitmarsh, whose journey from teen mom to foster parent offers a fresh perspective on empathy and community support. Her candid stories about navigating these challenges without a safety net highl…

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The Best Moments from Called to Love 39:31

2M ago39:31

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. This is a special episode where Somer shares clips from the five most downloaded, most popular episodes from Called to Love thus far: Reframing Your Mindset As A Christian Adoptive Parent: Reflect on Your Calling Lessons Learned in Our Adoption Journey with Somer & Corey Everything You Need to Know from an Ado…

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Balancing Hopes and Realities in Adoption 42:33

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Send us a text On this episode we'll share personal insights on maintaining the delicate balance between accepting our children for who they are and the natural urge to shape their world. The heart of our discussion lies in the emotional tug-of-war between hopes and reality. Feelings of loss and sadness come into play when all the love and effort p…

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Episode 11 | First generation college students 18:16

2M ago18:16

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Send us a text This episode sheds light on the role of caring adults in paving the way for first generation college students and tips for success for first gen college students. Support the showKirjoittanut zayda sorrell-medina

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Parenting Your Neurodivergent Child 40:51

2M ago40:51

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this episode, I am focused on talking about our neurodivergent kiddos, whether they're our biological ones, adopted, or being fostered. "Neurodivergent" has been a popular term in the past few years but what does it mean? And how do we love our kids well when we struggle to understand them? I explore all of…

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Forging Lifelong Bonds: Navigating Foster Care and Adoption Through Friendship with Danielle Browning 58:36

2M ago58:36

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Send us a text How does a missed meeting at Starbucks transform into a lifelong friendship that helps navigate the challenges of foster care and adoption? Join us as Danielle Browning and I share the story of our unique bond, forged through shared experiences and mutual support. We open up about the unspoken rules of friendship that have been our l…

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Helping Our Kids With Holiday Anxiety 51:34

3M ago51:34

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this episode, I am focused on talking about how to help our kids with holiday anxiety. Christmas is quickly approaching and maybe you've already experienced some the holiday stress with this past Thanksgiving. There is so much overstimulating our kids, from school activities, sugary sweets, family and frien…

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Building Bridges in Foster Care 1:06:04

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Send us a text Embark on an unexpected journey with Ted Stackpole, a pastor who, alongside his wife Angie, opened their hearts and home to foster care and adoption, transforming their lives and those of the many children they've welcomed. Initially hesitant, their adventure began through a connection with a church family and an exploration of adopt…

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Tracing HIS Promise with Donna Amidon 30:02

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. Christmas is quickly coming around the corner which is why I thought this would be a great opportunity to talk with Donna Amidon about the connection between Jesus and the Old Testament, how God is the same through all the ages and the promise of Jesus is woven throughout scripture. As foster and adoptive pare…

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Navigating Parenthood and Partnership Together 52:40

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Send us a text Imagine embarking on a journey that fundamentally reshapes your notion of family. That's what my husband, Brad Harvin, and I, Rebecca Harvin, experienced when we decided to embrace foster care and adoption. Through raw and heartfelt exchanges, Brad opens up about the surprise and commitment he felt when I first shared my unwavering i…

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Understanding & Destigmatizing the Need for Older Child Adoption 33:28

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. This is such an important episode because there is such a stigma around adopting older children. Joined with me on this important conversation of breaking-down, understanding, and destigmatizing the need for older child adoption is an amazing expert from the field, Dr. Kimberly Offutt. Dr. Kimberly Offutt is a…

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Empowering Voices: Navigating the Complex Emotions of Birth Kids in Foster Care 59:34

3M ago59:34

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Send us a text What happens when a birth kid grows up in a foster and adoptive family and becomes an advocate for others in similar situations? Daniela Coates, a licensed social worker, adoptive mother, and foster parent, shares her personal and professional journey with us. Through her organization, With Siblings, Daniela is doing groundbreaking w…

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The Unexpected Blessing of Relationship with Your Child's Bio Family 56:57

3M ago56:57

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this episode, I am joined with Brandie Thomas who shares her incredible story about the unique relationship her family has with her adopted son's bio mother. Adoption is an inherently painful and beautiful process; beautiful in how we are able to give a child a loving home and painful in the separation of a…

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Surrendering to the Journey: Faith and Foster Care with Danae Bunso 43:14

3M ago43:14

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Send us a text How do you find the strength to open your heart and home to children in need? Danae Bunso, the Florida State Director for Isaiah 117 House in Duval County, joins us to share her and her husband Carl's incredible journey of fostering and adopting children. With 30 foster experiences and two adoptions alongside their six biological chi…

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Episode 10 | Real moms and fake moms: Microaggressions in the foster adopt community 19:52

3M ago19:52

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Send us a text Drawing from my autoethnography and research on adoption microaggressions, this episode invites a critical interrogation of the words, terms, and phrases that we use that perpetuate the idea that the blood family is superior to any other family configuration. This episode also introduces the concept of microaggressions in the foster-…

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Healing for Every Heart in Adoption with Jodi Jackson Tucker and Lisa Qualls 38:15

3M ago38:15

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this episode, I am joined with two amazing guests who are on the other side of their adoption journeys: Jodi Jackson Tucker & Lisa Qualls. They each share their stories and how they ended up adopting and all the ups and downs along the way, and they emphasize the need for healing when it comes to this calli…

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Embracing Imperfection: A Journey Through Motherhood, Foster Care, and Adoption with Tanya Hardaker 58:55

4M ago58:55

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Send us a text What happens when the pursuit of perfection meets the messy reality of motherhood and adoption? Join us for an intimate conversation with Tanya Hardaker, who opens up about her journey through foster care, adoption, and self-discovery. Tanya's raw honesty sheds light on the societal pressures faced by women, especially in the Souther…

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Desperate Prayers for the Adoptive Parent with Rachel Wojo 44:24

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this episode, I am joined with Rachel Wojo for this discussion on the desperate prayers we have as adoptive parents. Rachel's story is full of grief, trauma, love, loss, and Christ holding her together tenderly. In this conversation, Rachel shares her story and how we can pray when we don't even have the wo…

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Are You A Helicopter or a Helipad Parent? 35:43

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this episode, I am joined by Cynthia Baker. Cynthia is life-coach, speaker, and author, and sparks today's conversation on being a helipad parent as opposed to a helicopter parent. You're probably familiar with the term "helicopter parent." A parent that is always "hovering" over their child, anxiously tryi…

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What to Do When You Can't Foster or Adopt 39:37

4M ago39:37

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this episode, I am joined by Brandon Stiver. Brandon has worn many hats but has one vocation: to see God’s Kingdom come to Earth through proclamation and demonstration. A respected leader in the field of global care for children, Brandon is a professor, a podcaster and has led in nonprofits based in the US …

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Live and Love Well as Foster and Adoptive Moms 32:22

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this episode, I am joined by Sally Clarkson. Sally has written several books and her most recent release is titled, "Well Lived: Shaping a Legacy of Gratitude and Grace" which sparks today's conversation on how to live well as adoptive and foster parents. Let's be real... this calling is a hard one, there a…

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Developing Healthy Relationships as Foster and Adoptive Families 47:00

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this episode, I am joined by Billie Jauss who sparks today's conversation with the release of her new book: "Baseball Family: The 9 Core Qualities for Developing Healthy Relationships." Billie shares her story of raising her three boys in a busy season of being married to a professional baseball coach and o…

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Helping Your Kids Understand How and Why God Made Them 41:20

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this episode, I am joined by Courtney Seibring who sparks today's conversation with the release of her new book, "Every Body Wonderfully Made: God's Good Plan for Boys and Girls." Together, Courtney and I talk about how our adopted kids may recognize how different they look from the rest of the family and w…

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Episode 9 | Coming Out of Stigma: Foster Care and Youth Homelessness 17:23

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Send us a text Drawing upon my personal narrative, this episode touches up themes related to foster care and adoption stigma and secrecy, race and ethnicity, and resilience. Support the showKirjoittanut zayda sorrell-medina

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Parenting, Faith and Neuroscience 34:51

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this episode, I am joined by Amanda Erickson. Amanda and her husband Dr. David Erickson are the founders of Flourishing Homes & Families. They equip and empower Christian parents to lead their families with grace and gentleness through parenting principles that are rooted in the teaching of Jesus and backed…

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Understanding and Overcoming Blocked Care 46:11

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this episode, I am sharing what I have learned and experienced with blocked care. Blocked care is a physical reaction our body undergoes when it is enduring too much stress. It's something God has designed in us as a self-protective measure. But when we are in the adoption and foster care journey, we are of…

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An Adoption Story Featuring Jep & Jessica Robertson 32:40

6M ago32:40

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Jep and Jessica Robertson, most well-known for being part of the Duck Dynasty Robertson Family, have joined me on this episode to share their adoption journey. Like many beginnings to the adoption process, it was the wife's idea. Jessica wanted to adopt but Jep was hesitant, and Jessica thought it made sense. They already have four biological child…

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Radically Changed by a Call to Love with Bethany Adkins Part 2 26:56

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Joining me on this episode is author, podcaster, and foster-mom: Bethany Adkins. In this two-part series, Bethany shares part of her story with foster care and the heartache that comes with it... but also the incredible God-filled joy. They also discuss the need for not just people who "love you" but people who "get you" and what the difference is.…

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Radically Changed by a Call to Love with Bethany Adkins: Part 1 29:18

6M ago29:18

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Joining me on this episode is author, podcaster, and foster-mom: Bethany Adkins. In this two-part series, Bethany shares part of her story with fostercare and the heartache that comes with it... but also the incredible God-filled joy. They also discuss the need for not just people who "love you" but people who "get you" and what the difference is. …

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Episode 8 | Foster Care and Adoption: Invisible Oppression 7:19

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Send us a text This episode sheds light on the invisible oppression that individuals face with experience of foster care, adoption, youth homelessness. It is a call to action to for my listeners to take action to begin dismantling their oppression. Support the showKirjoittanut zayda sorrell-medina

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How to Respond to Sexual Abuse as Christian Parents with Ben Locke 40:10

6M ago40:10

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Joining me on this episode is a sexual abuse survivor and author: Ben Locke. When Ben Locke was in his darkest valleys, he was determined to tell God exactly what he thought. He poured out his agony and anger--and was met with God's grace, love, forgiveness, and mercy. He discovered in those moments that God can handle it. All of it. In this episod…

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Understanding God's Heart for Adoption and Foster Care with Tim Wolkiewicz 48:43

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Joining me on this episode is animator, author, and father of four adopted children: Tim Wolkiewicz. Tim is a very talented animator who has worked on Veggietales, Hasbro’s “Transformers Rescue Bots,” Warner Brother’s “Green Eggs and Ham,” and Disney’s “Monsters At Work." He is also passionate about adoption and foster care. Him and his wife both f…

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Mindful Parenting Recap and Colbert Family Update 32:54

7M ago32:54

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. I hope you enjoyed the Refresh episodes with Kelly Hamilton as much as I did! If we're being honest, the summer season is not always full of fun and relaxation... in fact, it can be hard, lacking consistency, and stressful! That's why I wanted to pause and remind myself of those tools for behavior and emotiona…

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