Podcast terbaik Adoption Trauma (2025)

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Episode 6: Liliana's Journey: Unveiling the Complexities of Transracial Adoption 24:24

4h ago24:24

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Join us for a powerful conversation with Liliana, an international and transracial adoptee from the indigenous community of Ecuador, as she shares her journey of complexity, self-discovery, and cultural reconnection. In this first part of a two-part episode of Constellation Conversations, Liliana opens up about the complexities of growing up adopte…

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

16h 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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166 – What’s Your Word? How to Navigate the Challenges of Adoption with a Guiding Word for the New Year 14:21

3d ago14:21

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Hi Neighbor, December is a month where a lot of us select our word for the coming year. A word to provide a compass and guidance and direction as we anticipate the challenges and aspirations of the coming year. Have you ever chosen a word to guide you through the year? As we enter the New Year, I want to encourage you to choose a word, or words, th…

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

4d 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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Episode 5: Holiday Reflections for Adult Adoptees and First Families 16:03

9d ago16:03

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The holidays can be a time of joy, but also a time of complex emotions for those touched by adoption. In this episode of Constellation Conversations, we shift our focus to the adults in the adoption constellation – adult adoptees and first families. Join Sarah, an adult adoptee and trauma therapist and Brenda, an adoptive parent in an open adoption…

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165 – 3 Steps to Help Adoptive Parents See the Silver Linings in Adoption Challenges 6:11

10d ago6:11

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“When the dark clouds of despair have darkened the pathway of life's progress, just remember that behind each cloud is a silver lining, if you will only learn to see it.” ~Napoleon Hill Hi Neighbor, Adoptive parents sometimes face dark clouds of adversity in their adoption journeys, but remember: every dark cloud has a silver lining. In this journa…

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Episode 4: Unwrapping Adoption- Supporting Adoptees During the Holidays 34:30

14d ago34:30

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In this episode, Sarah, an adoptee and trauma therapist, shares her unique perspective on how the holidays can bring up a mix of emotions for adoptees. Brenda and Sarah discuss practical tips and insights on creating a supportive holiday experience for adoptees. Guided Learning: Want to dive deeper? We've created a set of reflection questions based…

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The Best Moments from Called to Love 39:31

5h 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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164 – Journaling Prompts: How Adoptive Parents Can Partner With God to Persist in Life 11:25

18d ago11:25

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He faced one discouraging obstacle after another, yet through it all, he persisted. How did he do it? First, he partnered with God. Hi Neighbor, In this journaling episode, I’ll share a journaling prompt inspired by the story of one of my favorite Bible characters. I’ll also share with you an easy way to begin journaling even if you have never done…

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Episode 3: Bridging Two Worlds: Open Adoption and Family Connections 26:53

21d ago26:53

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Description: In this episode of Constellation Conversations, Sarah and Brenda explore the complex dynamics of open adoptions, focusing on the challenges of reunion and the critical importance of biological family connections. Brenda shares her personal experiences navigating open adoption and reaching out to biological family, while Sarah provides …

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Parenting Your Neurodivergent Child 40:51

12d 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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163 – How to Support Struggling Adoptive Parents with Compassion 7:56

25d ago7:56

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The adoption journey can be difficult and adoptive parents often need support but won’t ask for it. What’s the solution? A kind gesture! Hi Neighbor, In this journaling episode, I’ll share a kindness quote and show how it can be used to support adoptive parents. We’ll consider how important compassion is in supporting adoptive parents through their…

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Helping Our Kids With Holiday Anxiety 51:34

19d 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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162 – Embracing the Gift of Time With Journaling 5:49

1M ago5:49

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Whenever life is interrupted, whenever you lose a loved one, or whenever you turn around and all of a sudden your kids are grown, it’s then that a lot of people understand just how precious time is. Hi Neighbor!⁣ Are you grateful for the time you have? We all have a finite amount of time. We just don’t know how finite. Whenever life is interrupted,…

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Episode 2: Adoption is an Existential Trauma: Living a Story Written By Others 29:16

1M ago29:16

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Description: In this episode, we explore the unique and often misunderstood trauma of adoption and its impact on identity. Sarah Harper, an adoptee and trauma therapist, shares her personal and professional insights on how adoption can shape one’s sense of self through narratives crafted by others. We discuss the existential loss adoptees experienc…

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Tracing HIS Promise with Donna Amidon 30:02

1M ago30:02

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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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161 – Feel Alone as an Adoptive Parent? 7 Benefits to Embrace an Anchor of Encouragement 17:02

1M ago17:02

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If you’re an adoptive parent who feels like you’re all alone, I’m here to tell you there are other adoptive parents who feel the same way. They are going through the same struggles as you. What can you do when you feel this way? I believe it’s important to hold on to and embrace an anchor of encouragement. Hi Neighbor!⁣ Adoptive parenting can often…

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Episode 1: We Didn't Know 16:50

1M ago16:50

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In this debut episode, we introduce ourselves—Sarah Harper, a trauma therapist and adoptee, and Brenda Chapel, an adoptive parent in an open adoption—and share the inspiration behind launching Harper-Chapel: The Constellation of Adoption. We explore how our personal experiences within the adoption constellation have shaped our perspectives and stre…

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

1M ago33:28

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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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160 – 7 Ways for Adoptive Parents to Find Support and Achieve Respite 9:04

2M ago9:04

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Have you ever had one of those days? A really hard day with your adopted child? You’re at your wit’s end! What do you do? Maybe it’s time to hit the Pause Button! Hi Neighbor! There are days when adoption can be really hard. In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, we’ll consider 7 ways for adoptive parents to find support and achieve respite. …

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

1M 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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159 – 3 Ways to Acknowledge an Adoptive Parent and Be Their Umbrella of Encouragement 8:49

2M ago8:49

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Have you ever had rain in your heart? Maybe you should seek shelter under the umbrella of a friend. Hi Neighbor! Have you ever had rain in your heart? Sometimes it can feel like a drizzle while other times it feels like a downpour. Where can adoptive parents go for shelter? I believe the solution is found under the umbrella of a friend. In this epi…

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

2M 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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158 – Are You Struggling To Trust If God Wants You To Adopt? This 1 Thing Will Help! 14:49

2M ago14:49

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Have you ever struggled with trusting that adoption is what God wants for you? May I suggest that you ask God for clues? Hi Neighbor! In this episode, I would like to respond to an answer a listener gave me to the following question... What would support you the most RIGHT NOW when it comes to adoptive parenting? We’ll consider this answer by looki…

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

2M ago44:24

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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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157 – How to Navigate Adoption Struggles with the Anchor of Stillness 13:54

2M ago13:54

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Your body is the first to know. Know what? That it’s time to be still. Hi Neighbor, Are you an adoptive parent struggling with a challenging storm in your life? You might feel out of sorts. You might feel a heaviness about you. You might even feel emotionally drained. It’s time to listen to your body, step back, step away, and show yourself grace. …

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

2M ago35:43

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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

3M 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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156 – Are You an Overwhelmed Adoptive Parent? Regulate Yourself With the Anchor of a Pause 8:24

3M ago8:24

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For those times when life has you rattled and you find yourself needing to catch your breath, what do you do? May I suggest you look up and regulate yourself with the anchor of a pause. Hi Neighbor, In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I’ll share a couple of stories that happened in a span of just one week. Two remarkable events that gave m…

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

3M ago32:22

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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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155 – How Can Adoptive Parents Regulate Themselves? Retreat and Recharge! 5:21

3M ago5:21

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In life’s hustle and bustle, how can adoptive parents regulate themselves? May I suggest? There are times when you need to retreat. Hi Neighbor, Welcome to a special hiking episode of Anchors of Encouragement. Today, let’s talk about something crucial for adoptive parents navigating life’s hustle and bustle: self-regulation. Retreating to a place w…

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Developing Healthy Relationships as Foster and Adoptive Families 47:00

3M ago47:00

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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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154 – Anxious Adoptive Parent? Discover This Simple Way to Regulate Yourself 5:06

3M ago5:06

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As an adoptive parent, for those times when you feel anxious or overwhelmed, what can you do to regulate yourself? Sit with that question for a moment. Hi Neighbor, Welcome to another walking episode of Anchors of Encouragement. Feeling anxious and overwhelmed as an adoptive parent? It happens to all of us. But today, I have a simple yet powerful t…

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

3M ago41:20

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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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153 – Why Can’t We Be Like Other Families? A 4-Step Principle to Experience Peace of Mind for Adoptive Parents 11:08

3M ago11:08

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Why can't we be like other families? Hi Neighbor, Welcome to another walking episode of Anchors of Encouragement. I have a personal confession to make, something I have wrestled with my entire life. And something that causes me anxiety. But it pales in comparison to the anxiety I want to address in this episode. Many adoptive parents struggle with …

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Parenting, Faith and Neuroscience 34:51

4M ago34:51

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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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152 – Serenity in the Struggle? Anchors of Support for Adoptive Parents 10:51

4M ago10:51

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“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” ~The Serenity Prayer Hi Neighbor, Welcome to another walking episode of Anchors of Encouragement. Ever feel overwhelmed by things beyond your control? I understand because I’ve been there. Let’s talk abou…

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151 – How to Navigate the Challenges of International Adoption With Brandon Stiver 38:34

4M ago38:34

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“Who are the kids that actually need permanency? Who are the kids that actually need permanency through adoption? It tends to be kids with disability, kids that are older, sibling groups...” ~Brandon Stiver Joining me today is my neighbor from Seattle, Brandon Stiver. Brandon has worn several hats, but has one vocation, to see God’s kingdom come to…

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Understanding and Overcoming Blocked Care 46:11

4M ago46:11

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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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150 – How Adoptive Parents Can Navigate the Struggles of Adoption with Journaling 5:21

4M ago5:21

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Is it possible for adoptive parents to feel gratitude even during the struggles they may encounter in their adoption journey? The answer is yes. Grab a pen and paper, and let’s explore the concept of gratitude together. Hi Neighbor, In this journaling episode, I want to consider with you the concept of gratitude, and how it applies to adoptive pare…

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149 – Ever Feel Like You’re Not Good Enough as an Adoptive Parent? Put This Principle in Play 6:07

4M ago6:07

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Hi Neighbor, Welcome to another walking episode of Anchors of Encouragement. Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough as an adoptive parent? Maybe you feel like a failure, or perhaps in extreme cases, you don’t even feel worthy to be an adoptive parent. I understand because I’ve been there. For those times when I didn’t feel good enough or I fe…

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An Adoption Story Featuring Jep & Jessica Robertson 32:40

4M 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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148 – Encouraging Bible Verses to Help Adoptive Parents Persist in Their Adoption Journey 11:32

4M ago11:32

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He faced one discouraging obstacle after another, yet through it all, he persisted. How did he do it? Grab a pen and paper and I’ll show you how he first partnered with God. Hi Neighbor, In this journaling episode, I’ll show you how you can persist in your adoption journey with a story inspired by one of my favorite Bible characters. We’ll consider…

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147 – Sit With the Text? How the Psalms Help Adoptive Parents Navigate the Adoption Journey 18:28

4M ago18:28

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When you discover a process that works for you, it makes sense to do it over and over. You’ve probably heard the old adage, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s certainly the case with the concept I share in this encore episode, and the main reason I’m bringing it to you again. Because It Works! It’s a process I use on a regular basis, and it’s …

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

4M ago26:56

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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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146 – 3 Affirmations When You Feel Like a Failure as an Adoptive Parent 6:59

4M ago6:59

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Do you ever feel like a failure as an adoptive parent? If you answered yes, I know how you feel because I’ve been there. Grab a pen and paper, and I’ll share 3 affirmations to restore your confidence as a parent. Hi Neighbor, In this journaling episode, I want to help you navigate your adoption journey for those times when you feel like a failure a…

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145 – A Story of Redemption Founded From a Tragic Decision with Jeff Bradford 36:37

4M ago36:37

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Hi Neighbor, Is it possible to experience hope and healing after a tragic decision? Today’s episode features an incredible story of faith, healing, and advocacy for life. Joining me is my neighbor from North Texas, Jeff Bradford. Jeff serves as president of Human Coalition, one of the largest Pro-Life organizations in America. He and his wife, Tric…

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

4M 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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144 – 7 Benefits of Journaling: Your Path to the Self-Help Jackpot 6:53

5M ago6:53

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Hi Neighbor, Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you had at your fingertips the ability to heal yourself? Well, you do. It’s something I like to call the self-help jackpot. Grab a pen and paper, and let’s explore the self-help jackpot with journaling. This is the seventh and final episode in our 7-part series on journaling. Journaling can act as a filter a…

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143 – How to Purge Negative Thoughts with 2 Powerful Journaling Prompts 6:12

5M ago6:12

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Hi Neighbor, Do you find yourself thinking the same thoughts over and over, especially negative thoughts? Imagine if there was a way to purge those negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones. There is. Grab a pen and paper, and let's explore how to go from a stagnant mind to a new mind through journaling. This is the sixth episode in a 7…

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