Podcast Episodes

Episode 259: Born into Foster Care (w/ Lucy Baker)

Trigger Warning: We want to let our listeners know that this episode includes mentions of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and thoughts of suicide. If you are sensitive to any of these topics, we recomm…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Episode 258: Learning How to Care for a Child’s Hair (w/ Authrine T.K. Singleton)

When a child enters our home, there are many factors we consider to ensure their comfort and safety. However, one important aspect of a child’s well-being can often be overlooked—their hair care. Thi…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode 257: Uncovering Your Identity (w/ Kyle Bullock, Ellyn Bullock, & Michelle Hubble)

It’s natural to wonder who your birth parents are. In fact, this is a question that many foster and adoptive children wrestle with.

For children, teens, and even adults who have never known their bio…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 256: The True Story of Possum Trot (w/ Bishop and First Lady Donna Martin)

Over the summer, Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot hit theaters across the country. This film tells the powerful true story of Donna and Bishop Martin as they ignited a fire in the hearts of th…

Published on 10 months ago

Episode 255: Processing Your Emotions After a Placement Disruption (w/ Kamrie Smith)

When you decide to become a foster parent, you are asked a wide range of questions about what kind of placements you are willing to accept. What ages will you take? What ages won’t you take? Are ther…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Episode 254: What It’s Like Becoming a TFI Advocate (w/ Justin Meehan)

Episode 254

It’s that time of year again! As you may know, we open applications to become a TFI Advocate only a couple times each year, and this November is one of those opportunities. If you’re considering appl…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode 253: ALL IN for Children in Foster Care (w/ Lynn Johnson)

Episode 253

To make a positive impact on the foster care community, we need action on both a personal and systemic level. We need community members who are willing to step up and support individuals directly, bu…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 252: Learning to Feel Conflicting Emotions (w/ Melissa McGilliard)

Episode 252

Have you ever had a foster placement or adoption plan fall through? Initially, you feel excited about the prospect of welcoming another child into your home. You start gathering things you think the …

Published on 11 months ago

Episode 251: Why "Getting Too Attached" Makes You a Great Foster Parent (w/ Caitlyn Baten)

Episode 251

“I couldn’t become a foster parent because I’d get too attached.”

This is a sentiment we’ve heard many times from those considering foster care.

We know that foster care is full of the good and the h…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

Episode 250: How to Navigate an Open Adoption (w/ Jori Victory)

Episode 250

Open adoptions began in 1975, but they didn’t become more common until the 1990s. Today, 9 out of 10 adoptions are open. While open adoptions are far more common today, adoptive parents may have conc…

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago