Episode 76: Fostering Teens: 3 Ways To Build Trust In The Early Days

Episode 231: Lessons from a 30-Year Career in Social Work (w/ Carmen Nance): Nobody starts working in the foster care system because they think it’s going to be easy. The truth is, despite how deeply fulfilling a career in this field can be—it can also feel stressful and discouraging at times. For both new and experienced... by The Forgotten Podcast

34 min listen

Episode 230: From Foster Care to Motherhood: A Redemption Story (w/ Tash Haynes): If a child in the foster care system spent 18 years in the same home, you might assume that they developed a strong sense of belonging within the family. But unfortunately, this is not always the case. When Tash Haynes was born, her biological mother... by The Forgotten Podcast

32 min listen

Episode 229: How a Foster Mom and Birth Mom Became Family (w/ Jillana Goble & Jennifer Bracken): The lives of today’s guests are deeply intertwined. Jennifer Bracken’s childhood was rocky. After a difficult home life and several tumultuous years spent in the foster care system, she became a mother to four children and her struggles with... by The Forgotten Podcast

37 min listen

Episode 228 - Family Discipleship: A Guide to Guiding Your Kids (w/ Sarah Cowan Johnson): We all pray for our children to form a strong relationship with Jesus that will last a lifetime. But the truth is, many young adults walk away from their faith once they move out. So what steps can we take to help our kids walk with Him throughout all... by The Forgotten Podcast

43 min listen

Episode 227: Picking Up the Pieces of a Misplaced Childhood (w/ Joan Ulsher): TW: While Joan does not go into specific details, this episode does contain mentions of her experiences of abuse, and we wanted you to be aware of that before listening. Our guests often share the traumatic memories their experiences in life have left... by The Forgotten Podcast

42 min listen

Episode 226: Supporting Workers in the Foster Care Community (w/ Brian Gazdziak): Many agency workers who serve the foster care community choose this path out of a passion for helping others. But transitioning into this challenging career can often be a very overwhelming experience. Even when workers are doing their best, they can... by The Forgotten Podcast

38 min listen

Episode 225: Becoming an Emotional Safety Net For Your Child (w/ Michelle Nietert): No matter the season of parenting you’re in, there’s one thing every parent needs to prioritize—mental health. Not just your child’s, but your own, too. It’s easy to look at the behavioral or emotional struggles our children are exhibiting... by The Forgotten Podcast

39 min listen

Episode 224: From Adoptee to Adoptive Mom (w/ Cami Haussler): Katie Faris knew that motherhood wasn’t always going to be smooth sailing, but she was more than ready to deal with temper tantrums and dirty diapers. What she wasn’t prepared for was receiving the news that three of her children had been... by The Forgotten Podcast

34 min listen

Episode 223: When Motherhood Involves Unexpected Challenges (w/ Katie Faris): Katie Faris knew that motherhood wasn’t always going to be smooth sailing, but she was more than ready to deal with temper tantrums and dirty diapers. What she wasn’t prepared for was receiving the news that three of her children had been... by The Forgotten Podcast

35 min listen

Episode 222: Learning How to Give and Receive Care (w/ Randall Nichols): Has God ever led you somewhere that you were previously scared to go? Are you currently facing a situation where God is inviting you to entrust your fear and concerns to Him? That’s what happened for Randall Nichols, co-founder of ECHO Family Care... by The Forgotten Podcast

32 min listen

Episode 221: A Complicated Journey of Foster Care & Motherhood (w/ Lisa Qualls): When Lisa Qualls found out she was pregnant as a teen, it led to an unexpected journey through foster care. After giving birth to her son, she felt conflicting pressure to give him up to be adopted, and it would be 16 years until she would reconnect... by The Forgotten Podcast

43 min listen

Episode 220: Finding Treasures in the Darkness (w/ Katherine Wolf): How do we navigate painful circumstances in life? How do we walk with others who are experiencing the most challenging circumstances? How do we respond when life doesn’t turn out the way we expected it to? Katherine Wolf is a stroke survivor,... by The Forgotten Podcast

42 min listen

Episode 219: The Pain of Entering Foster Care (w/ DREION): DREION is a husband, father, electrifying singer-songwriter, musician, producer, and performing artist originally from Omaha, Nebraska. He experienced the foster care system as a child at the age of seven, and his story is one of trauma, tragedy, and... by The Forgotten Podcast

31 min listen

Episode 218: Deeper Than Sunday (w/ Desiree Jacobs): I am so excited to bring you something a little bit different today. is letting us feature an episode of their podcast, , which featured one of our TFI Advocates, Desiree Jacobs. What a great conversation you are about to hear on how... by The Forgotten Podcast

42 min listen

Episode 217: We Need Dads (w/ Joey Eells): Fatherhood. What comes to mind for you when you see that word? For some of us, our fathers did their best. They weren’t perfect but they were present and tried to the best of their ability to fill the father role well. For others of us, fatherhood... by The Forgotten Podcast

42 min listen

Episode 216: Beyond Our Control (w/ Michael & Lauren McAfee): It can be so hard to let go of control, can't it? We make plans, we set goals, and we want the outcome to be firmly in our grasp. But it’s not always that simple, and God often invites us to release the outcomes to Him. My guests today experienced... by The Forgotten Podcast

48 min listen

Episode 215: Giving God Your “Yes” (w/ Jenn Hand): Do you ever find fear rising up within your heart? Does the weight of uncertainty ever feel too heavy to handle? In the foster care community, uncertainty about how our “yes” may impact our family, our marriage, a child in foster care, another... by The Forgotten Podcast

32 min listen

Episode 214: My Identity Isn't Found in a File (w/ Melinda Melo): “It was like she was returning a book to a library. She dropped me off and she left. It was one of the most traumatic experiences.” – Melinda Melo Melinda spent her childhood living in some of the poorest communities in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.... by The Forgotten Podcast

48 min listen

Episode 213: Life After Reunification: Becoming an Agency Worker (w/ Brenna Hunter): Two years ago, on Episode 130 of The Forgotten Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear Brenna Hunter’s journey to reunification with her children who were placed in foster care due to substance abuse. Today, we get to hear how her story continued,... by The Forgotten Podcast

32 min listen

Episode 212: The Power of the Sibling Bond (w/ Aimee Cervantes): "When we didn't have adult care, he was the one that would make sure we needed to eat..." Aimee Cervantes was placed in foster care with her brother at the young age of four. But she would soon experience another loss as the last familiar person in... by The Forgotten Podcast

43 min listen

Episode 211: Building Trust Between Foster and Biological Parents (w/ Cheyenne Dillon & Amanda Stonesifer): Today, I have a beautiful story to share with you here on the podcast. Amanda Stonesifer and Cheyenne Dillon entered each other’s lives when Amanda’s daughters entered foster care and were placed with Cheyenne in 2020. Cheyenne has always had a... by The Forgotten Podcast

45 min listen

Episode 209: Developing Empathy & Renewing Your Calling to Serve the Vulnerable (w/ Herbie Newell): November is often a time when we bring additional awareness to the foster care and adoption community as many churches recognize Orphan Sunday. In honor of that, we wanted to take a moment to talk more broadly about caring for vulnerable children. We... by The Forgotten Podcast

50 min listen

Episode 208: The Impact of Secondary Trauma on Social Workers (w/ Blake Boyer): You’ve likely heard about trauma, but have you heard of secondary trauma? It’s sometimes referred to as compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and secondary traumatic stress, and it is especially common among helping professionals such as mental... by The Forgotten Podcast

39 min listen

Episode 207: A Journey From Addiction to Advocacy (w/ Jody Golston): Don't forget! For the month of October, applications are open for YOU to become a TFI Advocate, bridging the gap between foster care agencies and churches right in your local community. This only happens twice a year! I am honored and encouraged by... by The Forgotten Podcast

38 min listen

Episode 206: Waiting for a Place to Call Home (w/ Darien Karenbauer): For the month of October, applications are open for YOU to become a TFI Advocate, bridging the gap between foster care agencies and churches right in your local community. This only happens twice a year! “I didn’t know what was... by The Forgotten Podcast

29 min listen

Episode 205: Navigating Hardship & Pursuing a Dream (w/ Kate Wilson & Secilia Bedolla): For the month of October, applications are open for YOU to become a TFI Advocate, bridging the gap between foster care agencies and churches right in your local community. This only happens twice a year! If you’ve ever had a dream... by The Forgotten Podcast

37 min listen

Episode 204: Refugee & International Foster Care (w/ Jamie Bartlett): For the month of October, applications are open for YOU to become a TFI Advocate, bridging the gap between foster care agencies and churches right in your local community. This only happens twice a year! Friends, please don’t miss this one!... by The Forgotten Podcast

40 min listen

Episode 203: Creating Connections Through Advocacy (w/ Abby Callison): For the month of October, applications are open for YOU to become a TFI Advocate, bridging the gap between foster care agencies and churches right in your local community. This only happens twice a year! I love meeting others who are deeply... by The Forgotten Podcast

39 min listen

Episode 202: Holding Onto Hope After Aging Out of Care (w/ Antonio Grate): Have I ever mentioned how much I love the people I get to meet through this podcast? What a powerful story of resilience and HOPE I get to share with you today! Antonio Grate is a former foster youth who grew up in Chicago. His story includes his... by The Forgotten Podcast

44 min listen

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Episode 76: Fostering Teens: 3 Ways To Build Trust In The Early Days

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