Join us as we kick off Foster Care Awareness month with the inspiring Catharine Ryun! Throughout her life, Catharine has relied heavily on her faith to run towards the next chapter. As the daughter of Anne and Jim Ryun running and faith are in her blood. Her father was the first high school boy to run the mile in under four minutes and went on to participate in three Olympics. Following in her father's footsteps and fortified with her mother's foundation of faith, Catharine began working in congressional offices and eventually made her way to the White House, working for the George W. Bush administration. With time and thru inspired events Catharine, a natural born advocate, has now opened her heart and home to babies in need thru the foster care system.
Catharine shares her personal journey caring for foster babies, the process of becoming a foster parent and the impactful ways you can get involved in the foster care system. Soak in her valuable insights on surrendering control to God and embracing your weaknesses as strengths. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking and uplifting episode that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered!
[00:02:30] From Homeschooling to the White House
[00:05:53] From Endurance Sports to Foster Care
[00:09:17] The Intersection of Politics and Foster Parenting
[00:13:08] Fostering and Building a Foundation for Children
[00:16:52] Newborn Foster Parenting Challenges and Rewards
[00:20:10] The Emotional Challenge of Fostering Babies
[00:23:34] Overcoming Grief as a Foster Parent
[00:27:10] Fostering with Guidance from the Spirit
[00:30:28] Exploring Foster Parenting Without Commitment
[00:34:01] Ways to support the Foster Care System
[00:37:38] The Role of a Foster Parent
[00:41:14] The Importance of Foster Parenting
[00:44:45] Trusting God's Plan for Your Life