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The Defender PodcastBest of 2024: Opening Hearts and Homes – The Hart Family's Foster Care JourneyIn this special Best of 2024 episode, originally aired on May 15, 2024, we revisit a heartfelt conversation with Matthew and Makenya Hart, ministry leaders from Movement Church in Madison, Alabama. Together for 13 years and serving as Worship Pastor and Family Pastor, respectively, the Harts are biological, adoptive, and foster parents. Their passion for family reunification and building enduring relationships with biological families exemplifies the mission of foster care rooted in the gospel. Against the backdrop of National Foster Care Month, this episode dives deep into the challenges, triumphs, and profound impact of fostering.GUESTSMatthew and Makyna...2024-12-1152 min
The Defender PodcastOpening Hearts and Homes: A Journey into Foster Care with Makyna and Matthew HartIn this episode of The Defender Podcast, we are joined by foster parents Matthew and Makyna Hart. They share their heartfelt journey of opening their hearts and home to vulnerable children. Against the backdrop of National Foster Care Month, we delve into Lifeline's mission to mobilize the Body of Christ to support foster families, birth families, and state caseworkers. Join us as we uncover the realities, challenges, and triumphs of fostering, while offering encouragement and practical insights for those considering this meaningful calling.GUESTSMatthew and Makyna Hart have been together for 13 years, serving in...2024-05-1550 min