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Behind the Seal
The Body We Lead From | Jedd Medefind
What if the biggest threat to your leadership isn’t burnout, bad strategy, or lack of vision — but neglecting your own body?In this episode, Jedd Medefind, President of the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO), opens up a conversation many leaders avoid: the role of physical health in shaping how we lead. From sleep and diet to movement and screen time, Jedd shares how small choices in our daily lives fuel resilience, creativity, and longevity in leadership.This isn’t about prescriptions or checklists—it’s about learning to lead from a place of wholene...
2025-09-18
51 min
CLATV Leader Showcase
Behind the Seal - The Body We Lead From | Jedd Medefind
What if the biggest threat to your leadership isn’t burnout, bad strategy, or lack of vision — but neglecting your own body?In this episode, Jedd Medefind, President of the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO), opens up a conversation many leaders avoid: the role of physical health in shaping how we lead. From sleep and diet to movement and screen time, Jedd shares how small choices in our daily lives fuel resilience, creativity, and longevity in leadership.This isn’t about prescriptions or checklists—it’s about learning to lead from a place of wholene...
2025-09-18
51 min
ReStoried
98. Spiritual Formation: Technology Boundaries for a Less Distracted Life
In this Spiritual Formation episode, we’re talking about how technology shapes our daily lives and what it looks like to set some healthy boundaries around it. With phones, TVs, and social media always at our fingertips, it’s so easy to get distracted and miss out on the moments that really matter. This month, we challenged ourselves to try a few simple shifts, like no phones at the table, not scrolling before spending time with God or right before bed, and setting time limits on apps. We’ll share what worked, what didn’t, and how even smal...
2025-09-01
38 min
Interviews
Jedd Medefind - CAFO.Org #2
2025-08-21
17 min
Interviews
Jedd Medefind - CAFO.Org #1
2025-08-19
16 min
Vital Issues in the Christian Home
Vital Issues in the Christian Home - Jedd Medefind
2025-08-07
59 min
Pause and Think
Unlocking the Divine: Let God's Love Fuel Your Impact
Discover how understanding God's deep love can be the catalyst for meaningful action. This isn't just about activism; it's about letting the profound love for you and all God's children come alive, compelling you to make a real difference in the world. Join the conversation as we delve into how knowing our Father more fully can inspire unconditional love and impactful change. Also discover how CAFO empowers foster parents and church leaders, building a support system that inspires and unites communities. Get a behind-the-scenes with President Jedd Medefind to look at their vision to strengthen champions for a brighter...
2025-05-15
27 min
Just Neighbors
Episode 10: Living a Life of Service Without Burning Out (w/ Jedd Medefind)
Can you believe it? This is the last episode of season one! We couldn't have asked for a better guest to help us close out this season than Jedd Medefind. Jedd serves as the President of the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO), and previously led the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives under President George W. Bush. Jedd has also written several books, including Upended: How Following Jesus Remakes Your Words and World. There are two extremes we can commonly fall into when seeking to serve the vulnerable. On one side, we can f...
2024-07-24
32 min
Behind the Seal
The Leadership and Trust Connection | Michael Martin, ECFA
Michael Martin, ECFA's President, takes us back to 2021 when ECFA's Board started digging into how a leader's health affects financial integrity and trust. In the past two years, ECFA has surveyed and researched this connection. The ECFA board has applied these findings to better support the health of its own leadership and staff. With each conversation, ECFA was encouraged by ministry and church leaders to continue this research and bring leadership health to the forefront of the Trust conversation.Stick around until the end, as Michael has practical takeaways and next steps for you and your organization...
2023-11-30
53 min
IECinAddis
A Life of Pouring and Receiving // Psalm 23 // Jedd Medefind
A Life of Pouring and Receiving // Psalm 23 // Jedd Medefind
2023-11-05
42 min
Behind the Seal
A Literal Employee Handbook for a Healthy Team | Jedd Medefind, CAFO
CAFO Leadership released a document to staff that spells out how to have a balanced and healthy work, personal, and spiritual life. It's working! They call it the Strategic Plan for Thriving Souls. As Jedd Medefind discusses, good fruit comes from good roots. Find Jedd's Podcast here: https://resources.cafo.org/series/justice-and-the-inner-life/and the Thriving Souls Plan here: https://cafo.org/souls/
2023-05-11
36 min
Susie Larson Live
Jedd Medefind on being planted not buried
The way of Christ is to come near to need. President of Christian Alliance for Orphans Jedd Medefind joins guest host Thann Bennett to share about his own family’s experience with adoption and foster care. He also talks about his work with the Christian Alliance for Orphans. Watch Jedd Medefind’s “Planted. Not Buried.” CAFO2022 Summit Keynote message here. Sign up for Thann’s newsletter here. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
2023-03-22
50 min
The Conversation
12. The Conversation on Increasing Capacity with Adam Shaw
Today on the podcast, we are bringing you a conversation with Adam Shaw. Adam is husband to Stephanie and father to Judah. He serves as one of the Pastors at Lifepoint Church in Hamilton, ON, and produces his own podcast, The Restorationist. In today’s episode, Adam talks about the subject “Increasing Capacity,” and how the principle applies to individuals, families and church leadership teams. Adam Shaw's Reading List: I Am - David Norris Big Ideas - David Norris The Glory of God in the...
2023-03-17
1h 06
The Common Good Podcast
Which group is fleeing the American church? The answer might surprise you.
Brian and Aubrey talk about entitlement… as it relates to Taylor Swift tickets. Then, one demographic is leaving the church at surprisingly high rates. Author and former journalist Ericka Andersen explains. Jedd Medefind, President of the Christian Alliance for Orphans, joins the show to talk about the "principle of subsidiarity," or meeting needs as close to home as possible, when caring for orphaned and vulnerable children… as well as how everyday Christians can find ways to support and pray for vulnerable children. And lastly, from ChurchLeaders.com, a Thanksgiving prayer. Guests: Ericka Andersen, Jedd MedefindSee...
2022-11-22
38 min
Around The World With The Archibald Project
126. Could All The Orphaned Children Just Go Home?
This is a complex question that thousands all over the world are trying to answer. We all want children in families but it’s not as simple as just sending them all home. Thankfully our friend and colleague Jedd Medefind joins us to talk through how we address the complexities and nuance of each child’s situation while still keeping family as our goal.
2022-10-06
53 min
Justice & the Inner Life Podcast
Episode 27: Jedd Medefind
In this special episode of Justice & the Inner Life, we share a Sunday morning message Jedd delivered on Labor Day 2021 at the Falls Church Anglican. In it, he offers a vision for Christian vocation -- exploring the deep value of our daily work, our sense of God’s calling in our lives, and also, critically, how to keep what matters most in all of this first.
2022-09-02
30 min
Think Global, Do Justice
Jedd Medefind - Abortion and the Future of Orphan Care
In episode 199, we're talking with old friend and President of the Christian Alliance for Orphans, Jedd Medefind. With his years of leadership in the OVC space, we pick Jedd's brain on what trends he's seeing and what the future might hold for advocates and practitioners alike. We then get into a longer conversation on Roe v. Wade and the practical implications if federal legislation on abortion changes. Full show notes can be found at thinkorphan.com
2022-06-21
1h 12
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care
Engaging Churches in the Foster Care Crisis
Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.How can churches support kids in foster care and prevent children from entering foster care? Join us for our discussion with Jedd Medefind, President of the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) and Amber Knowles, the Executive Director of The Riverside Project (formerly Fostering Family).In this episode, we cover:We call it a foster care “crisis”. What does that term mean? What are the needs of foster children?What is each organization doing to help engage churches in caring for...
2022-06-15
49 min
The Profitable Writer
Encore Interview: How to Tell Stories Like Jesus with Doug Phillips, Professor
As a writer, one of the most valuable skills you can learn is storytelling. Stories are the way we process information and make sense of the world around us. I’m thrilled to be talking with Doug Phillips, who is the Professor of New Testament and Greek Studies, and the Chair of the Biblical Education Division at St. Louis Christian College, where I am also a Professor. Doug has multiple advanced degrees and is also working on a PhD in New Testament from Asbury Theological Seminary. On this episode, we’re going to do a deep di...
2021-03-06
46 min
Justice & the Inner Life Podcast
Episode 18: Overcoming Anxiety in the Era of Coronavirus With Dr. Curt Thompson, M.D.
This special conversation between Dr. Curt Thompson and Jedd Medefind was part of the series Living, Loving, and Serving Well in the Era of Coronavirus. Join as they uncover the neurobiology of fear and anxiety, explore how to approach worry with a view of God’s care and eternity, and explore practical ways to help both our children and ourselves keep peaceful hearts amidst a world turned upside-down.
2020-04-09
1h 06
Justice & the Inner Life Podcast
Episode 17: Jim Martin
In this episode, Jedd Medefind digs deep with Jim Martin, Vice President for Spiritual Formation at International Justice Mission (IJM). Listen in to hear how IJM – among the most respected anti-trafficking organizations in the world – integrates practices of soul care and spiritual formation among its staff all over the world … and how you can do the same, both personally and in your organization.
2020-01-23
1h 03
Explore Purpose
017 Jedd Medefind - Serving vulnerable children of the world
Jedd Medefind loves journeying life with his wife, Rachel. He relishes wrestling matches with his five children—Siena, Marin, Eden, Lincoln, and Phoebe. Most of all, he desires to reflect the heart of Jesus Christ in all of life. Jedd has seen (and experienced!) that lives are turned upside-down when Christians begin to reflect God’s heart through adoption, foster care and service to orphans worldwide. This kind of love transforms not only vulnerable children, but also those who open hearts and homes to them. Churches begin to look different, too, as the entire community pulls together for chil...
2020-01-06
53 min
The Defender Podcast
Engaging Others for Effective Ministry
Orphan Sunday - lifelinechild.org/orphansundayGUESTJedd Medefind, Christian Alliance for Orphans PresidentHOSTHerbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICESThe mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples. Web: lifelinechild.orgEmail: info@lifelinechild.orgFacebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechildThe Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitch...
2019-09-11
36 min
Faith Angle
Naomi Schaefer Riley and Jedd Medefind: On Foster Care—and Parenting
Links from this episode: HBO's "Foster" is disturbingly accurate, but it's missing one important thing: solutions, Naomi Schaefer Riley, Los Angeles Times, 5/7/19 Reconsidering Kinship Care, Naomi Schaefer Riley, National Affairs, Summer 2018 How Foster Care Became a Christian Priority - Just in Time, Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, The Gospel Coalition, 9/24/18 Christian Alliance for Orphans Christians Are Pro-Life After Birth, Too, Naomi Schaefer Riley, Wall Street Journal, 6/13/19 In Brokenness & Beauty…It Is Well, Jedd Medefind, CAFO2019, 5/8/19 Taming Technology, Jedd Medefind, Outcomes Magazine
2019-07-19
41 min
Justice & the Inner Life Podcast
Episode 14 - Part 2: Dr. Curt Thompson
In this second part of this two-part podcast, we continue the conversation with psychiatrist, neuroscientist and author Dr. Curt Thompson and Jedd Medefind as they explore the small, daily choices we make can mold us into the people we desire to be. If you would like to hear Dr. Thompson in person, join us at the CAFO2019 Summit in Louisville, KY on May 8-10, where he will be sharing about these topics and more.
2019-04-05
41 min
Justice & the Inner Life Podcast
Episode 14 - Part 1: Dr. Curt Thompson
In part one of this two-part podcast, you’ll hear from psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Curt Thompson and Jedd Medefind as they explore the connection between our brain and our soul. If you would like to hear Dr. Thompson in person, join us at the CAFO2019 Summit in Louisville, KY on May 8-10, where he will be sharing about these topics and more. (cafo2019.org)
2019-02-22
53 min
Justice & the Inner Life Podcast
Episode 13: Peter Greer
In this episode, Peter Greer – husband, father, president and CEO of Hope International, and recently co-author of Rooting for Rivals – joins Jedd Medefind for a rich conversation in generosity and the deeper choices that help grow us into the kind of people that can sincerely “root for rivals” amidst the long, hard work of justice and mercy.
2018-12-13
50 min
The Defender Podcast
Jedd Medefind and the Definition of an Orphan and Vulnerable Child
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jedd Medefind abou Orphan Sunday and what it means to be an orphaned and vulnerable child. Jedd Medefind loves journeying life with his wife, Rachel. He relishes wrestling matches with his five children—Siena, Marin, Eden, Lincoln, and Phoebe. Most of all, he desires to reflect the heart of Jesus Christ in all of life. Jedd has seen (and experienced!) that lives are turned upside-down when Christians begin to reflect God’s heart through adoption, foster care and service to orphans worldwide. This kind of love transforms not only vulnerable childre...
2018-10-31
27 min
Air1 Radio News
Foster dad: “You never outgrow the need for a family”
Older kids in foster care ages 8-18 too often spend their childhoods between homes and 'age out' unprepared with no place to go for Thanksgiving. CAFO helps Christians reclaim their historic reputation for comforting vulnerable children. Air1's Joel Reagan asks Jedd Medefind about the goals and work of the Christian Alliance for Orphans.
2018-09-01
18 min
Justice & the Inner Life Podcast
Episode 12: Eugene Cho
In this episode, pastor, teacher and advocate Eugene Cho joins Jedd Medefind for a conversation at the CAFO2018 Summit. Cho shares ways he’s seen a very good passion for justice get off track…and what it takes to get back to a vibrant, health place. The two also discuss why our passion must always be paired with deep Gospel roots…and how we can do that in daily and weekly rhythms.
2018-08-21
34 min
The Forgotten Podcast
Episode 47: Avoiding Burnout, Tending to our Inner Life
Drawing on his experiences with taking an intentional sabbatical, Jedd Medefind shares how our inner life and our outpouring into the lives of others are intricately interwoven—especially in in the sense that we must be filled up so that we can, in turn, pour out. The fact is, it’s extremely difficult, if not impossible in the long term, to pour into others’ lives if we don’t take the time to be refreshed and nourish our own souls.
2018-03-26
35 min
Justice & the Inner Life Podcast
Episode 9: Mama Maggie Gobran
In this episode, Jedd Medefind sits down with Maggie Gobran – known to thousands of children in Cairo as “Mama Maggie” – who shares her soft-spoken message of radical love and her call to serve “the least of these.”
2018-03-21
21 min
The Forgotten Podcast
Episode 19: Making Foster and Orphan Care a Priority to the Church
Jedd Medefind serves as the President of CAFO (Christian Alliance for Orphans). His biggest joy is spending time with people who are making their faith tangible by living it out and loving vulnerable kids. “Nothing is more beautiful and encouraging than Christians who look like Jesus—who care about kids the world has pushed to the side.”
2017-01-30
43 min
Peninsula Covenant Church
Oct 2, 2016 - ROOTED: God, Vulnerable Children and Us
Jedd Medefind preaching. Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds; rejoice before him — his name is the Lord. A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. Psalm 68:4-5
2016-10-02
31 min
Peninsula Covenant Church
Oct 2, 2016 - ROOTED: God, Vulnerable Children and Us
Jedd Medefind preaching. Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds; rejoice before him — his name is the Lord. A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. Psalm 68:4-5
2016-10-02
31 min
Think Global, Do Justice
Jedd Medefind - The Beauty and Brokenness of Orphan Care
In Episode 2, Jedd Medefind, President of Christian Alliance for Orphans, joins us to discuss the current landscape of the orphan care crisis, the importance of clarity in caring for children, and the different stages of advocacy. Jedd and CAFO are leading a movement to unite churches and organizations and equip them for the effective care of orphans around the world. For show notes, please visit www.thinkorphan.com
2016-04-12
37 min
Redwood Christian Park
Jedd Medefind - Adoption
Camp1 - Adoption
2015-06-25
00 min
Tenth Church Sermons
Of Orphans, God, and Us
Deuteronomy 10:17-18; Psalm 68:5-6 By Jedd Medefind of the Christian Alliance for Orphans
2015-02-01
00 min
Redwood Christian Park
Jedd Medefind - Missions Workshop
Camp3 - Missions Workshop
2014-07-24
00 min
GirlfriendIT
GirlfriendIT: Are You Living a Life That Transforms? with Jedd Medefind
Girlfriendit Radio with Patty and Lisa Are You Living a Life That Transforms?- with Jedd Medefind Thursday, June 13, 2013 LIVE at 12pm EST on Toginet Radio Podcast will be available after show time on iTunes or check here at Girlfriendit Radio. Seth Godin defines marketing as: “The art of telling a story that resonates with your audience and then spreads.” Our lives speak every day: consciously or subconsciously, with our without words. Our lives spill over into others, and so do our values. Each day a new page begins and before you know it a chapter has been completed. Sometimes we j...
2013-06-13
57 min
Real Life with Beth and Rob
Jedd Medefind: Christian Alliance for Orphans
Featuring Jedd Medefind. Jedd serves as President of the Christian Alliance for Orphans. He has written numerous articles and three books. He co-authored Four Souls, which explores questions of faith, purpose, poverty, and community amidst a real-life journey around the globe. His most recent book, Upended: How Following Jesus Remakes Your Words and World, examines what it means to live as an apprentice to Jesus in the way we connect, influence and love.
2013-03-14
53 min
CMDA Matters
Christian Alliance for Orphans - Jedd Medefind
1970-01-01
00 min