Podcast Episodes

Episode 279: Space in Our Hearts and in Our Homes (w/ Crystal Paine)

Foster care has a way of changing how we see the world. It asks us to step into hard places, stay present, and let God reshape our perspective. For our latest guest, that’s meant gaining a richer per…

Published on 7 hours ago

Episode 278: Looking Back at Our Trauma to Move Forward (w/ Byron Kehler)

“When trauma is our teacher, we are ill-equipped to live healthy lives in healthy environments. What we learn, we live.”

We know that trauma often accompanies children when they enter the child welfa…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Episode 277: Pursuing Reckless Faith (w/ Beth Guckenberger)

Whether it’s across the world or in all four corners of her home, my guest today has over two decades of experience in the foster care and adoptive community. Beth Guckenberger lives in Cincinnati, O…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Episode 276: More Than How Your Story Began (w/ Hope Watts)

Adoption and foster care are often depicted in dramatic ways in the media. 

Whether it’s an adult suddenly discovering the truth that they were adopted or a depiction of constant conflict between a c…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Episode 275: Finding Your Role in the Foster Care Community (w/ Thomas Dent)

If you’re listening to this, chances are it was passion that first pulled you into your role in the foster care community—whether you’re a professional, a caregiver, an advocate, or a faithful suppor…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Episode 274: Everything’s in His Hands (w/ David and Julie Zimmer)

“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” – James 1:27 (ESV)

You’ve probably …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Episode 273: Finding Hope While Healing from a Painful Past (w/ Destini McAlister)

Content / Trigger Warning: This episode does contain mentions and descriptions of abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse. If any of this may be triggering for you, we recommend you either listen carefully,…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 272: Striving for Racial Equity in the Child Welfare System (w/ Shanelle Dupree)

The child welfare system can be confusing and complex. Families are often expected to navigate administrative systems, the criminal justice system, the legal system, and the social system—all at the …

Published on 3 months ago

Episode 271: Foster Fathers (w/ Chris Easley & Kyle Seick)

Note: In this episode, Jami talks about her pregnancy—but don’t worry, you didn’t miss another baby announcement! If you’re part of our TFI family, you know her sweet little one has already arrived. …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode 270: Recovering from Addiction to Achieve Reunification (w/ Jacob Jackson)

There are many requirements that a biological parent must meet in order to reunify with their children. While these requirements are necessary to ensure that children are being reunited with parent…

Published on 4 months ago