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The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 479 - Love Does Not Conquer All with Peter Mutabazi“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” -Jeremiah 29:11
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach continues her National Foster Care Awareness Month episodes with Peter Mutabazi. Peter is an entrepreneur, an adoptive dad of 3, a foster dad to more than 40 kids, and the foun...2025-05-1250 min
How To Talk To Kids About AnythingHow to Talk to Kids about Beating the Odds, Acceptance and True Self Worth with Peter MutabaziWhat is to come for a child who is told he is garbage? Worthless? Beaten to the ground? I have often said that children who have the love, kindness and acceptance of an adult—or several adults—can be the difference. As you might remember me saying, Search Institute found that many young people don’t feel that they have at least 3 key adults to turn to in a time of need and challenge. Our next guest had a very hard start to his life—abused by his father and watching his mother and siblings meet that same fate. He survi...2025-04-0248 min
How To Talk To Kids About AnythingHow to Talk to Kids about Beating the Odds, Acceptance and True Self Worth with Peter MutabaziWhat is to come for a child who is told he is garbage? Worthless? Beaten to the ground? I have often said that children who have the love, kindness and acceptance of an adult—or several adults—can be the difference. As you might remember me saying, Search Institute found that many young people don’t feel that they have at least 3 key adults to turn to in a time of need and challenge. Our next guest had a very hard start to his life—abused by his father and watching his mother and siblings meet that same fate. He survi...2025-04-0248 min
Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster CarePeter Mutabazi Foster Dad FlipperEpisode Summary:
In this episode of Fostering Conversations, Amy and Liz are joined by Peter Mutabazi, also known as “Foster Dad Flipper” on Instagram. Peter shares his inspiring journey from being a street child in Uganda to becoming a foster parent in the United States. Over the past nine years, Peter has fostered 45 children, adopted three, and is currently fostering three more. He discusses the joys and challenges of being a single foster dad, the importance of community support, and how his experiences have shaped his approach to co-parenting with biological families.
Peter also highlights his...2024-12-1029 min
Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster CareEp 54: Peter MutabaziEpisode Summary:
In this episode of Fostering Conversations, Amy and Liz are joined by Peter Mutabazi, also known as “Foster Dad Flipper” on Instagram. Peter shares his inspiring journey from being a street child in Uganda to becoming a foster parent in the United States. Over the past nine years, Peter has fostered 45 children, adopted three, and is currently fostering three more. He discusses the joys and challenges of being a single foster dad, the importance of community support, and how his experiences have shaped his approach to co-parenting with biological families.
Peter also highlights his...2024-12-1029 min
Miss Understood with Rachel UchitelFrom the Streets of Uganda to Saving Lives: Peter Mutabazi’s Transformative Foster Care MissionPeter Mutabazi is a dedicated advocate and influential voice in the world of foster care. With a powerful story of resilience and compassion, Peter draws from his personal experiences, having once been a homeless child who overcame adversity to become a devoted foster parent and mentor. His mission is to inspire others to embrace the foster care system as a means of transforming lives, particularly for vulnerable children in need of love, support, and stability. Peter’s tireless work not only highlights the importance of fostering but also showcases the profound impact one individual can have in shaping the fu...2024-10-251h 08
Dream Big Podcast with Bob Goff and FriendsFinding Purpose in Fostering with Peter MutabaziIn this episode of the Dream Big Podcast, I sit down with Peter Mutabazi as he shares his journey from being a street kid in Uganda to becoming a foster parent to over 41 kids in the United States. His story is a powerful testament to the impact of love, compassion, and community support in transforming lives.
Learn more about Peter and his mission at nowiamknown.com or connect with him on Instagram, @fosterdadflipper. Peter’s book—Now I Am Known—is available everywhere!
Connect with Bob: @bobgoff
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Come join Bob and so...2024-07-2425 minDream Big Podcast with Bob Goff and FriendsFinding Purpose in Fostering with Peter MutabaziIn this episode of the Dream Big Podcast, I sit down with Peter Mutabazi as he shares his journey from being a street kid in Uganda to becoming a foster parent to over 41 kids in the United States. His story is a powerful testament to the impact of love, compassion, and community support in transforming lives.
Learn more about Peter and his mission at nowiamknown.com or connect with him on Instagram, @fosterdadflipper. Peter’s book—Now I Am Known—is available everywhere!
Connect with Bob: @bobgoff
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Come join Bob and so...2024-07-2425 min
Fostering ChangeBest of Season 5: Peter Mutabazi: Questions About Race & Other Challenges a Single Black Father Faces Who Adopts & Fosters Children of Various Races We hope you’ve been enjoying our “Best of Season 5 episodes, and have been able to catch up on other episodes of Fostering Change you may have missed.Today, we revisit an episode that aired back in November: Rob Scheer interviews Peter Mutabazi: entrepreneur, international advocate for children, and the founder of Now I Am Known, a nonprofit that supplies resources that encourage and affirm children and families. A single adoptive father of three and foster dad to many (34 as of this date!), Mutabazi is a former street kid originally from Uganda who has worked for Worl...2024-07-1628 min
No More Perfect Podcast with Jill SavageStreet Kid Turned Foster Dad with Peter Mutabazi | Episode 195There’s nothing better than a story of hope! When we hear of someone who has overcome struggles, it puts things in perspective and inspires us to persevere in the midst of our own challenges.My guest today has risen above truly desperate circumstances. Peter Mutabazi survived on the streets of Uganda for five years before one man saw potential in him and changed Peter’s life. Today, Peter is a single dad to countless foster children and his three adopted children, Anthony, Ryder, and Skyler. He is the founder of Now I Am Known, an organization that...2024-04-2345 min
Unapologetic with Julia Jeffress SadlerFrom Ugandan Street Kid to Forever Dad, with Peter Mutabazi Peter Mutabazi was only 10 years old when he ended up on the streets of Uganda without food or family. Fast forward to today, and Peter is living in the U.S. as an adoptive dad of three and foster dad to 50-plus kids. What made this incredible testimony possible? As Peter will tell you, the hand of God and one person believing Peter deserved a second chance.
On this inspiring episode of Unapologetic, Julia sits down with the author and head of advocacy organization, Now I Am Known, to talk all about foster parenting, adoption, and how...2024-02-0730 min
The Black Fatherhood PodcastHow a Street Kid Turned Foster Dad Found Acceptance and Truth From his childhood on the streets in Uganda to his life as an adoptive father and foster father of over 30 children, our guest, Peter Mutabazi, has an extraordinary personal story that weaves together countries, continents, social strata, and family – at every possible level. 2024-01-1535 min
Africa DailyWhat’s parenting like after a traumatic childhood?Peter Mutabazi is a Ugandan single dad who has fostered 38 children and adopted three of those kids. He lives in North Carolina in the US and these children come from different backgrounds and walks of life.
This is something that gets him regularly noticed when he’s out with his family- he’s a black man in America raising white children.
Peter was drawn to fostering and adoption because of what happened to him as a child. He was born in rural Uganda and lived in poverty without money for food, clothes or school. He ran away from home when...2024-01-0323 min
Would You Believe…? with Rebecca RogersTragic Stories from the Foster Care SystemPeter Mutabazi is an extraordinary man who has taken it upon himself to become a foster parent. Having childhood trauma of his own, Peter wanted to ensure children the foster care system had a safe and loving home while waiting to be unified with their parents. Rebecca and Peter discuss the tragic reality that many kids face in the foster care system, and how a program meant to help many kids is ultimately failing so many of them. This episode will cover some really heavy examples that will be hard to hear, but just as important to educate ourselves...2023-12-2858 min
Love Your Story: Stories and discussions about personal growth, mindset and living with intentionEpisode 261: The Best of 2023Episode 261: The Best of 2023Welcome to the Love Your Story podcast!As 2023 comes to a close it’s time for the annual “Best Of” episode - This is where we look back at which episodes of the Love Your Story podcast were the favorites of the listeners. Which ones did you guys like best?Tune in for the Top 5 Episodes, a clip from each, and if you’ve missed one of these favs - go back and listen to get all the goods. Coming right up…. the years top 5...2023-12-2726 min
Mom CuriousAn Intimate Journey into Fostering and Adoption With Peter MutabaziIn today’s episode of Mom Curious we are joined by Peter Mutabazi, a single foster parent and author. He comes to share his backstory (3:20) and talk about parenting after your own life experiences- how the past does not define one. (10:30) Peter also shares with us his first foster child experience (18:50) and how relationships are when fostering different ages and siblings. (22:50) He talks about the process of becoming a foster parent (24:54) as well as dealing and overcoming trauma within his own experiences and with his children. (28:50) This episode ends with Daniella and Peter talking about how to take care of...2023-11-2851 min
Raising Them Ready. Preparing Kids to Launch in Life — Confident, Capable, and KindStreet Kid Turned Foster Dad, with guest Peter MutabaziPeter Mutabazi struggled to survive as a street kid living in the sewers of Kampala Uganda. Welcomed in by a kind family he received the love and care children need from their parents, especially dads. Now living in America Peter is the foster dad to more than three dozen children. His transformation story from street "trash" to family "treasure" is an inspiration to all parents. Peter shares from his deeply personal experience about why being a good father is such an important part of parenting kids with hope, love, and purpose.Buy RAISING THEM READY: Practical Ways...2023-11-2744 min
Fostering ChangeChanging the Narrative: Questions About Race & Other Challenges a Single Black Father Who Adopts & Fosters Children of Various Races FacesWe hope you are ready for an especially inspiring episode of Fostering Change. Today, Rob Scheer interviews Peter Mutabazi: entrepreneur, international advocate for children, and the founder of Now I Am Known, a nonprofit that supplies resources that encourage and affirm children and families. A single adoptive father of three and foster dad to many (34 as of this date!), Mutabazi is a former street kid originally from Uganda who has worked for World Vision, Compassion International, and the Red Cross, and has appeared on media outlets such as the BBC and The TODAY Show.Rob and...2023-11-2121 min
The Michael Brian ShowLife Of An Influencer w/Jean Mouret, Viveca Chow, Pooria Shahin, & Peter Mutabazi EP418The Life Of An Influencer with Jean Mouret (@explorer), Viveca Chow (@vivecachow), Pooria Shahin (@1st_impression_dental), & Peter Mutabazi (@fosterdadflipper) share the good, bad, and ugly of being social media influencers.
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Central Church PodcastJust and Generous A disciple is just and generous. World Vision spent some time with us this Sunday, and we were blessed by Peter Mutabazi, who had his life changed by a man who was just and generous, caring about who Peter was and showing him great love. 2023-11-0527 min
Kentwood Community ChurchNow I am Known On this episode, we are joined by Peter Mutabazi; Founder of 'Now I am Known'. We get to hear his incredible life journey and the ministry that was birthed from it. 2023-11-0343 min
The Boundless ShowSetting Up a Wedding Registry: Episode 817Creating a useful wedding registry, plus Peter Mutabazi’s journey from street kid to foster dad, and do most adults know if they want kids? Featured musical artist: James Peden Roundtable: Wedding Registry Advice One of the most iconic tasks of the engagement season is setting up a wedding registry. But if you hop online and haphazardly add items, or run around a store with a scanner like your life depends on it, you’ll soon second-guess if you’re doing the whole registry thing right. (You’ll also be d...2023-09-2853 min
Community Church MIWorld Vision Sunday | 9/24/23Guest Speaker Peter Mutabazi2023-09-2435 min
Focus on the Family MinuteResponsibility as a Foster ParentPeter Mutabazi shares how to have a godly perspective while being a foster parent. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Now I Am Known and an audio download of "Showing Your Child Their True Worth" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.2023-09-2201 min
The Journey with Morgan DeBaun"Foster Dad Flipper" Peter Mutabazi & the Journey of ParenthoodThis week on the Journey, Morgan is joined by Peter Mutabazi, the Foster Dad Flipper! Peter's incredible story begins in the streets of Uganda and takes him to the US, where he overcame adversity as an unwanted and impoverished child and has become a beacon of hope for 34 foster kids and counting. In their conversation, Morgan and Peter delve into the journey of parenthood and challenge the notion that societal norms should dictate how we become parents. Peter also sheds light on the importance of being trauma-informed when it comes to fostering. As...2023-09-1241 min
The Restless Renegade PodcastPeter Mutabazi - Now I Am KnownPeter Mutabazi is an entrepreneur, an international advocate for children, and the founder of Now I Am Known, a corporation that supplies resources that encourage and affirm children. A single father of 6 and foster dad to many, Mutabazi is a former street kid who has worked for World Vision, Compassion International, and the Red Cross, and has appeared on media outlets such as the BBC and the TODAY show. A passionate and popular speaker, he currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his family of currently six children and two pups. Links From The Episode:2023-07-2657 min
The Here to Help PodcastBeing a Single Foster Parent with PeterToday I chat with Peter Mutabazi from Foster Dad Flipper. He shares about how his lived experience impacts the way he is a foster dad. He also walks through some practical tips and advice for single foster parents. Read more about his story: https://nowiamknownfoundation.org/products/now-i-am-known-bookFollow him online: @NowIAmKnown Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nowiamknownInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fosterdadflipperFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/fosterdadflipper/2023-07-2021 min
You‘re Not Alone with TownsendFrom Uganda To FosteringPeter Mutabazi ran away from his abusive home in Uganda, experienced love and acceptance for the first time, and now shares his love and knowledge by advocating for fostering. This story is one you must hear!
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Bonus BabiesPeter Mutabazi: My Role As A Dad...I Can Do As Much As Momma Can DoSend us a textJayne Amelia speaks with adoptive dad to one and foster dad to many Peter Mutabazi. "As a child I ran away from an abusive home and was helped by the kindness of strangers. As an adult I found myself in a position of being able to help foster children, so I began taking children into my home years ago to give back what was so freely given to me. It's my mission to give back as much as I can to the vulnerable among us. That's what drives his foundation Now...2023-06-1746 min