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The Local Voices PodcastThe Heart of Fostering with Ashley JonesThis week, Tori chats with Ashley Jones about her family's journey through foster care. They discuss the emotional challenges and blessings of fostering, the importance of community support, and the realities of navigating relationships with biological families. Ashley shares her experiences, insights, and the transformative impact of fostering on her family, encouraging listeners to step into hard places and embrace the call to help others.
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2025-01-0338 min
Foster Parent WellEquipping Foster and Adoptive Parents: The Power of Ongoing TrainingEver wondered how continuous training can transform your journey as a foster or adoptive parent? Join us as we sit down with Katrina Campbell, the Director of Training at FaithBridgeU, to uncover the complexities of children's suffering and its profound impact on their behavior and emotional development. Katrina opens up about her personal journey into foster care and emphasizes the role of divine guidance in parenting. Together, we tackle the unique challenges parents face, the essential role faith plays in navigating these trials, and how these experiences have deepened our empathy and understanding of generational oppression.We...
2024-06-0436 min
Advocate 4KIDS PodcastMinistry Best Practices, with Bob Bruder-Mattson of FaithBridge Foster CareListen as Bob Bruder-Mattson, President & CEO of FaithBridge Foster Care, and our host Kevin Enders talk through ministry best practices. FaithBridge is the largest Georgia-based and Christ-centered child placement agency and a strong partner of 4KIDS. Since their inception, FaithBridge has served more than 1,800 unique children in foster care, and licensed over 2,000 foster families.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of 4KIDS.
2022-02-2544 min
The Called to Flourish PodcastS6E09: Putting Christ at the Center of a Solidly Flourishing Culture // Bob Bruder-Mattson, FaithBridge Foster CareAre you looking for a few powerful tips on how to improve the health of your workplace culture? Well, today's show is an interview with a president who has created one of the most Flourishing cultures we've seen in the past few years. All while seeing great ministry growth. Stay tuned to learn how! Every week, 126 new children in Georgia are removed from their homes and placed into the state's foster care system due to abuse, neglect, addictions, violence, and more. Enter FaithBridge Foster Care, in Alpharetta, Georgia just north of Atlanta. As you're about to hear, this amazing ministry o...
2021-03-0131 min
Mom EmpoweredWhen God Writes Your Family Story: An Interview on Foster Care and Adoption with Katrina HilliardI love getting to know and support families who are involved in foster care, and today I want to introduce you to an amazing friend, Katrina Hilliard, who has so much wisdom to share when it comes to fostering. Katrina and her husband have been navigating the world of foster care for the past three years and have definitely learned a thing or two about trusting God along the way! I just love the honesty with which Katrina describes the rollercoaster ride of emotions that oftentimes comes with fostering and how her faith was stretched as a result. If...
2019-05-0633 min
The Adopting and Fostering HomeWilling hearts: “Why use a faith-based agency?”Join our co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber and their special guest, Katrina Campbell who is the director of training with FaithBridge Foster Care. In this episode, you’ll learn the surprising similarities and differences between state-based and faith-based foster care agencies. You won’t want to miss this insightful episode!
For more information, visit sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption or go to Faithbridgefostercare.org.
2018-12-2700 minThe Adopting and Fostering HomeThree keys to a strong marriage for foster and adoptive familiesJoin co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber as they discuss three keys to a stronger marriage for foster and adoptive families with special guest, Katrina Campbell, director of training at FaithBridge Foster Care.
In this episode, you’ll walk away with stories from Katrina’s experience of fostering over two dozen children and learn how—in the midst of caring for children in foster care, working full time in ministry and raising biological children—to keep your marriage healthy and strong.
To learn more about foster care and adoption, visit sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/.
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2018-12-1300 min
Vintage 242Faithbridge Foster Care Part 2 - AudioJoin us this Sunday as we continue to grow in this season of Lent. We will be looking at the Cross and how it leads us to our "real life". 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 "But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive."
2014-03-1631 min
Vintage 242Faithbridge Foster Care Part 2 - AudioJoin us this Sunday as we continue to grow in this season of Lent. We will be looking at the Cross and how it leads us to our "real life". 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 "But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive."
2014-03-1631 minVintage 242Faithbridge Foster Care - AudioJoin us this Sunday as we transition into the season of Lent. We will be looking at the Cross and how it leads us to our "real life". I Corinthians 1:18, "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."
2014-03-1652 minVintage 242Faithbridge Foster Care - AudioJoin us this Sunday as we transition into the season of Lent. We will be looking at the Cross and how it leads us to our "real life". I Corinthians 1:18, "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."
2014-03-1652 min
FaithBridge Foster CareMeet the HainesThe Haines: Their experience with, wisdom and heart for fostering children in crisis is a gift to everyone around them.
2012-10-1804 minFaithBridge Foster CareThe Ballaghs: Surrendering to God is always worth the risk.The Ballaghs' story is a perfect illustration of what it can look like for a foster family to demonstrate God's love by coming alongside a family in crisis.
2012-10-0505 minFaithBridge Foster CareMeet the MarcianosThe Marcianos sought to know how the Lord wanted to build their family, and foster care became the clear path for them.
2012-09-0705 minFaithBridge Foster CareRyan Martin - It's Not an Option For MeRyan Martin, a Pastor at Stonecreek Church, talks with Bill Hancock about how he and his church got involved in foster care ministry. “We are to be about this [ministry] it’s not an option for me.” Ryan mentions that God broke his heart for foster children and God made an impression on him that as a Pastor he needed to lead by example. He describes his journey to becoming a foster parent himself. Don’t miss this honest discussion about how this ministry is being birthed in churches and people all over this state!
2012-07-1320 minFaithBridge Foster CareValue of a Family ConsultantBill Hancock and Judy Sartain continue their conversation about guardianship, temporary guardianship and fostering. They shed some light on the system and how it works. Judy shares why having a family consultant is so helpful when you are involved in foster care ministry. Bill reminds us that FaithBridge and its consultants are here to serve and make fostering as simple as possible.
2012-06-2513 minFaithBridge Foster CareMeet Judy SartainMeet Judy Sartain, mother of five, former foster mother, and an attorney of adoption law. Find out why she got involved in practicing law and what a day in her life is like. You’ll also learn more about temporary and legal guardianship. Judy’s passion and her knowledge in this work are inspiring, encouraging, and informative.
2012-06-2521 minFaithBridge Foster CareFostering - From Beginning to EndJudy walks us through how a child enters care and the steps taken back to permanency. She shares how foster families can change the lives of children no matter how little time they spend in their home. “We are Jesus’ feet and hands,” Judy reminds us, “and we need never forget it.” You too can have tremendous impact on a child’s life for the kingdom of God by fostering.
2012-06-2532 minFaithBridge Foster CareEveryone Can Help!The Hickenbottoms explain that not everyone will foster, but everyone can do something. They praise everyone who has helped them during their fostering experience and share how instrumental each person was.
2012-05-3110 minFaithBridge Foster CareThe Power of YesDavid and Lisa Hickenbottom discuss how saying "yes" to fostering has taken their lives in a direction they never would have expected, and the joy they have experienced as a result.
2012-05-3114 minFaithBridge Foster CareOn the Fence with the HickenbottomsThe Hickenbottoms share their testimony of obedience to God's will, and how they made the decision to get off the fence and say "yes" to fostering.
2012-05-3116 minFaithBridge Foster CareThe Hickenbottom's TestimonyDavid and Lisa Hickenbottom share an amazing testimony of how God's plan unfolded right before their eyes. Looking back they can now see how He had been preparing them all along.
2012-05-3113 minFaithBridge Foster CareJeanne Discusses AccountabilityJeanne admits she is not perfect, but talks about holding foster kids accountable to the same standards she holds for herself.
2012-05-3117 minFaithBridge Foster CareHealthy SarcasmJeanne uses healthy sarcasm when having fundamental conversations with her foster kids, keeping in mind their unique personalities.
2012-05-3108 minFaithBridge Foster CarePicking Your BattlesA foster mom reveals the importance of picking your battles and taking advantage of "teaching moments."
2012-05-3112 minFaithBridge Foster CareJeanne Sheahan on Setting BoundariesA foster mom sets boundaries in order for her children to live their Christian lives by what God calls "awesome".
2012-05-3111 minFaithBridge Foster CareRaising Godly Girls with Jeanne SheahanJeanne's ability to raise her boys to be godly men strengthened her faith to help raise teenage foster girls to be godly women.
2012-05-3109 minFaithBridge Foster CareCasting Doubt AsideKale encourages potential foster families to cast all doubt aside and to consider opening their hearts and homes to sibling groups.
2012-05-3108 minFaithBridge Foster CareCommunity of CareWith the support of their Community of Care, Kale shares how effective foster parenting was made possible while raising seven boys.
2012-05-3113 minFaithBridge Foster CareKale McKisson on Making a DifferenceA foster mom shares how she never intended to foster. However, her desire to make a difference changed the lives of six brothers.
2012-05-3112 minFaithBridge Foster CareOpening Your Mind with Kale McKissonKale explains how God opened her mind to know that there is a greater need out there and that she had the ability to provide it.
2012-05-3012 min