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The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 478 - Foster the Family with Jamie Finn"For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen." -Romans 11:36
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 kicks off Foster Care Awareness Month with Jamie Finn. Jamie is the author of the bestselling book, Foster the Family, and Filled: 60 Devotions for the Foster Parent’s Heart. She is the founder & president of Foster the Fa...2025-05-051h 01The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 477 - Adulting & FASD with CJ Lutke"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." -Romans 15:13
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 talks with adult adoptee and adoptive mom, CJ Lutke. CJ who is 41, was diagnosed with full Fetal Alcohol Syndrome at birth & adopted by her fost...2025-04-291h 32The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 476 - Nourish with Connection with Madison Tyler"Trust in the Lord and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart. -Psalm 37:3-4
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 talks with foster and adoptive mom, Madison Tyler. Madison a pediatric dietitian has worked for the world’s leading pediatric cancer research hospital where she suppor...2025-04-211h 03The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 475 - When Self-Care is a Dirty Word with Angie Proctor“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” -Psalm 147:3
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 talks with Angela Proctor, PhD. Angie currently serves as the Director of Trauma Competency & Implementation at Boys & Girls Country of Houston in Hockley, TX. She has spent over 25 years teaching, training, coaching, and counseling families & professionals through her skills as a developmental psychologist, chemical dependency clinician, TBRI Men...2025-04-141h 00The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 474 - The Fruit (Psalm 1:2-3) with Sandra Flach"But they delight in doing everything the LORD wants; Day and night they think about (meditate on) his law (His Word). They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season without fail. Their leaves never wither, and in all they do, they prosper." -Psalm 1:2-3
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 shares her third and final message from Psalm 1:1-3...2025-04-0838 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 473 - The Seasons (Psalm 1:2-3) with Sandra Flach"But they delight in doing everything the LORD wants; Day and night they think about (meditate on) his law (His Word). They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season without fail. Their leaves never wither, and in all they do, they prosper." -Psalm 1:2-3
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 shares the second of a three-part message from Psal...2025-03-3136 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 472 - The River Bank (Psalm 1:1-3) with Sandra Flach"Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with scoffers. But they delight in doing everything the LORD wants; Day and night they think about (meditate on) his law (His Word). They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season without fail. Their leaves never wither, and in all they do, they prosper." -Psalm 1:13
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, fos...2025-03-2426 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 471 - Root & Revive Wellness with Adoptive Mom, Jessica Johnson“I will give you the treasures of darkness, and riches from secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord. I am the God of Israel who calls you by name.” -Isaiah 45:3
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 talks with adoptive mom, Jessica Johnson. Jessica is a coach who helps adoptive moms gain more parenting confidence, build deeper connections with thei...2025-03-1750 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 470 - Harrison’s Hope with Mary Byrnes“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” -Romans 12:12
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 talks with adoptive mom, Mary Byrnes. Mary is the Co-Founder & Exec. Dir. of Harrison’s Hope, a transformative non-profit org dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Her journey into the realm of FASD began with the adoption of her son...2025-03-101h 04The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 469 - FASD Diagnostic Clinics with David Deere“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” -Proverbs 31:8-9
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 talks with David Deere of the FASD United Affiliate Network Executive Council. David retired from the University of Arkansas, where he was the Director of Partn...2025-03-031h 22The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 468 - Walking the Trail with Adoptive Families—Meredith Shuman“For by Him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.” -Colossians 1:17
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 talks with Meredith Shuman. Meredith is the founder of James Trail, an organization supporting the unique needs of families and organizations impacted by trauma. Mer...2025-02-2449 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 467 - Boundless Hope for Every Child with Kim Botto“For I know the plans I have for you,” declare 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 talks with kids’ & student pastor, author & speaker—Kim Botto about her new book, Boundless Hope for Every Child—Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the...2025-02-171h 10The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 466 - Fostering Wellness with Nicole Barlow"God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” -Hebrews 6:10
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 talks with foster and adoptive mom, Nicole Barlow.
Nicole is a wife, mom to six amazing kids (five adopted through foster care), and a passio...2025-02-1050 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 465 - A Foster Brother’s Story with Michelle Snyder & Ben Snyder Jr."Jesus said, 'For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me'…
Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needed clothes and clothed yo...2025-02-0340 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 464 - Embracing Life with FASD with Jodee Kulp"Jesus said, 'The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.'” -John 10:10
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 talks with adoptive mom and FASD advocate, Jodee Kulp.
Jodee is a tireless advocate for those affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. She has authore...2025-01-271h 47The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 463 - Connected Parenting with Will & CarrieAnn Standfest"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." -Colossians 3:17
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 talks with adoptive parents, Will and CarrieAnn Standfest.
The Standfests are dedicated parents with over two decades of hands-on parenting experience, raising eight forever children through biolo...2025-01-201h 07
Connected Parenting MinuteWhat is FASD? An Interview with Sandra Flach - S03 E09 (#30)In this episode, hosts Will and CarrieAnn Standfest engage in a compelling conversation with Sandra Flach. Together, they delve into the often misunderstood world of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), shedding light on this invisible disability that affects many children, especially those in foster and adoptive families.
Listeners are introduced to the complexities of FASD, a spectrum of disorders resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure. Sandra Flach shares her expertise, explaining the behavioral symptoms that often lead to misinterpretations of willful disobedience or laziness. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding these symptoms as brain-based...2025-01-1528 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 462 - What Scripture & Science Say About Resilience with Dr. Nicole Wilke, PhD"In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." -Romans 8:37
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 talks with Dr. Nicole Wilke, PhD.
Nicole is a researcher, missionary, author and marriage & family therapist dedicated to improving care for vulnerable children & families globally. She currently serves as Director of Christian Alliance for Orphans’ Center on Applied...2025-01-1340 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 461 - New Year, New Season with Sandra Flach"Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked.
Or stand in the way that sinners take
Or sit in the company of mockers,
But whose delight is in the law of the LORD,
And who meditates on his law day and night.
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,
Which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers."
-Psalm 1:1-3
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Car...2025-01-0634 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 459 - Advent—God’s Gift of Love with Sandra Flach"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." -John 3:16
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.
This episode is the 4th and final episode in our annual Advent Series. Each week host Sandra Flach will share a Scripture, a short message, a Holiday Parenting Survival Strategy, and a breath prayer for you...2024-12-2325 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 458 - Advent—Finding True Joy with Sandra Flach"You make known to me the path of life;
You will fill me with joy in your presence;
With eternal pleasures at your right hand."
-Psalm 16:11
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.
This episode is the 3rd in our annual December Advent Series. Each week host Sandra Flach will share a Scripture, a short message, a Holiday Parenting Survival Strategy, and a brea...2024-12-1624 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 457 - Advent—Peace in Surrender with Sandra Flach“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” -Philippians 4:7
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 is the 2nd in our annual December Advent Series. Each week host Sandra Flach will share a Scripture, a short message, a Holiday Parenting Survival Strategy, and a breath prayer for you to practice through the week.
Listen...2024-12-0932 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 456 - Advent—Hope for the Holidays with Sandra Flach"Yes, my soul, find rest in God; My hope comes from Him. Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken." -Psalm 62:5-6
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.
We’re kicking off December with our annual Advent Series. Each week host Sandra Flach will share a Scripture, a short message, a Holiday Parenting Survival Strategy, and a breath prayer for yo...2024-12-0227 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 455 - Thanksgiving Prayers with Sandra Flach"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever." -Psalm 118:1
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.
This week we close out National Adoption Awareness Month with host Sandra Flach as she shares a message on gratitude.
Listen in as Sandra shares from her gratefulness journal and prays for listeners as we embark on the holiday season.
Please b...2024-11-2535 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 454 - Healing for Every Heart in Adoption with Jodi Jackson Tucker & Lisa Qualls“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.
This week host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom Jodi Jackson Tucker and birth/adoptive mom Lisa Qualls. Jodi and Lisa, along with adult adoptee Betsy Kylstra, have co-authored the book new book Healing for...2024-11-1852 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 453 - FASD & Addictive Behaviors with Dr. Jerrod Brown"The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy." -Psalm 28:7
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.
This week we welcome back returning guest, Dr. Jerrod Brown. Dr. Brown is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. He has provided consultation services to caregivers, professionals, and organizations pert...2024-11-1254 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 452 - Accommodating Kids with Brain Differences“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” -Jeremiah 1:5
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.
As we kick off National Adoption Awareness Month, host Sandra Flach talks with adult adoptee, Jacob Sturges. Jacob recently graduated from North Central University in Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Humanitarian Leadership and hold...2024-11-041h 05The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 451 - Accommodating Kids with Brain Differences“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” -Psalm 46:1
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 discusses the primary, secondary and tertiary symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. She also unpacks how she provides accommodations for her nineteen year-old son with FASD.
Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your...2024-10-2856 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 450 - Soul Filling Adoption with Francine Apy"For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light." -Ephesians 5:8
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 talks with adoptive mom and founder of Soul Filling LLC, Francine Apy. As a mother, blessed three times through adoption, an aunt to five adopted nieces and nephews, and an advocate, Francine harnesses the power of resilience and...2024-10-2153 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 449 - Wherever You Go with Ryan North"Wherever you go, I will go." -Ruth 1:16
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with Ryan North. Ryan is the co-founder of One Big Happy Home and creator of the Empowered Parent Podcast—a popular resource for practical strategies on raising children with trauma & attachment issues. He is a recognized expert on childhood trauma, is a TBRI Practitioner, and develops training materials for parent...2024-10-141h 06The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 448 - Caring For Kids From Hard Places with Jayne Schooler"When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, It was reported that he was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by 4 men. And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, They removed the roof from above him, and when they had made an opening, they let down the bed on which the paralytic lay. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “So...2024-10-0759 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 447 - Accommodate & Advocate with Debbie Raymond & Wyatt York"He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" -Micah 6:8
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this final FASD Awareness Month episode host Sandra Flach speaks with Debbie Raymond & her son Wyatt York. They are a passionate mom & son team of FASD advocates living in sout...2024-09-301h 06The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 446 - Chosen Parents with Adoptive Mom, Barrett Brackett"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him." -James 1:2-5
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
...2024-09-231h 05The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 445 - Talking FASD with Dr. Jacqueline Pei, Ph.D"Are not 5 sparrows sold for 2 pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows." -Luke 12:6-7
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this FASD Awareness Month episode host Sandra Flach speaks with Dr. Jacqueline Pei, Ph.D. Dr. Pei is Professor and Director of Training for the Schoo...2024-09-161h 12
The Defender PodcastUnderstanding FASD: Navigating Challenges and Building Awareness with Sandra FlachIn this episode of The Defender Podcast, we welcome Sandra Flach, a devoted mom of eight, including five adopted children—one through kinship and four internationally. With over 30 years of parenting experience, Sandra shares her journey of raising children with trauma histories, particularly her two youngest who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). As the co-founder of Justice For Orphans and host of the Adoption & Foster Care Journey podcast, Sandra offers valuable insights into the challenges of FASD, the importance of awareness, and practical strategies for parents and caregivers. Tune in to hear Sandra's story of faith, resilience, and he...2024-09-0445 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 443 - FASD Change Maker, Maggie Mae"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you." -Deuteronomy 31:6
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
September is FASD Awareness Month and we’re kicking it off a special guest, Maggie May. Maggie is an adult born in Ireland with an FASD. She speaks internationally about the im...2024-09-021h 10The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 442 - Back to School with Sandra Flach"For the LORD gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity, Guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of His saints.Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path; For wisdom will come into your heart, And knowledge will be pleasant to your soul." -Proverbs 2:6-10
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, fost...2024-08-2659 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 441 - Investing in Kids From Hard Places with Darrin Jahnel"Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow." Isaiah 1:17
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive dad, Darrin Jahnel. Darrin is the founder and CEO of Jahnel Group, a 135-person software consulting company headquartered in Schenectady, NY. He leads with energy and is obsessed with creating an amaz...2024-08-1942 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 440 - Hope on the FASD Journey with Kim Sheagren"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with Kim Sheagren. Kim and her husband Joel are adoptive parents to two children, now young adults ages 21 and 19. Their oldest son lives with effects of f...2024-08-121h 03The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 439 - From Foster to Forever with Andrea Bowling“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” -Galatians 6:2
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Andrea Bowling. Andrea is a US Army veteran and licensed clinical mental health counselor with 20 years of experience in human services. She primarily works with children and families involved in the child welfare system. Andrea is author of the new children’s book, From F...2024-08-0736 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 438 - Hormonal Dysfunction: What All Foster & Adoptive Parents Need to Know w/ Dr. Jerrod Brown“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” -Colossians 3:12
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with returning guest, Dr. Jerrod Brown, PhD. Dr. Brown is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers, professionals, and organi...2024-07-2958 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 437 - Hope for Children & Families with Dr. Kimberly Offutt“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 to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Dr. Kimberly Offutt. Kim is an inspirational speaker, author, child advocate, social worker, and adoptive parent. She began her career in child welfare as a foster care...2024-07-221h 07The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 436 - Lessons from FASD Parent & Consultant, Barb Clark"But He knows the way that I take; When He has tried me, I shall come out as gold." -Job 23:10
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Barb Clark. Barb is the Director of training at Families Rising and is a parent to five adult children. She is passionate about learning from her many mistakes, and sharing them with others so they can a...2024-07-151h 08The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 434 - Mending Families with Melissa Pemberton"Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” -John 8:10-11
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Melissa Pemberton. Melissa is a trauma aware parent coach, podcaster and owner of Mending Families, LLC. She has close to 20 year...2024-07-011h 10The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 434 - Finding the Light with Marina Carrier"Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me." Psalm 27:10
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Marina Carrier. Marina lived through early trauma as an illegitimate unwanted child. As a little girl she was sexually abused and left for dead. As an adult, she became a teacher, married, and adopted a child. Then, God called her back to the...2024-06-241h 13The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 431 - Love in the Midst of the Mess with Joshua Legg"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." -Galatians 2:20
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
Throughout the month of June, we’re focusing on dads! To kick us off, this week host Sandra Flach talks with Joshua...2024-06-0340 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 430 - Marriage & Disability Parenting with Todd and Kristin Evans"Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance." 1 Corinthians 13:7
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this week’s episode host Sandra Flach talks with Todd and Kristin Evans about their new book, How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities.
Listen in as the Evans’s share how the chronic stress of raising t...2024-05-271h 10The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 429 - Reclaimed for Good with Jennifer Kritner"But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content, with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
...2024-05-201h 00The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 428 - Keep Showing Up with Dr. Melody Aguayo"In You, LORD my God, I put my trust.” -Psalm 25:1
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this week’s episode host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom, Dr. Melody Aguayo. Dr Aguayo is a parent consultant for overwhelmed parents who are looking for support and solutions to navigate their parenting journey. She has a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and a PhD in Psychology. Melody is also professi...2024-05-131h 07The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 427 - Mother's Day Bonus Episode: Blessed in the Mess with Sandra Flach“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: Many women have done excellently, but YOU surpass them all.” -Proverbs 31:28-29
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this week’s episode host Sandra Flach shares a Mother’s Day message of encouragement for foster and adoptive moms. Mother’s Day can be triggering for our kids and hard for moms on many levels.
2024-05-0833 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 426 - Navigating Advocacy in the Public School System with Sandra Flach"Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Sp...2024-05-0649 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 425 - The First 1,000 Days of Life with Dr. Jerrod Brown"Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!" -Psalm 127:3-5a
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with returning guest and resident expert, Dr. Jerrod Brown. Dr. Brown is a profes...2024-04-1551 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 424 - Hope for the FASD Journey with Debbie Raymond"We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy name.May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you." -Psalm 33:20-22
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with Debbie Raymond, an adoptive mom and co-leader of the Hope for the...2024-04-0854 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 423 - Lessons Learned with Foster Mom, Autumn McKay"Cast all your anxieties on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with foster mom and author, Autumn McKay. Autumn is an author and early childhood educator. She has written a series of early childhood educational books along with a Gratitude Journal for moms. Autumn and her husband are parents to 3 kids and are also foster pare...2024-04-0147 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 422 - Unlimited Motherhood with Jessica Hurlbut"Now all glory to God,who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think." Ephisians 3:20
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with returning guest, Jessica Hurlbut. Jessica is a wife, pastor, writer, podcaster, and mom of five—two autistic, two adopted, and one typical teen boy. She and her husband, Greg, a...2024-03-251h 01The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 421 - Attachment-Informed Parenting with Dr. Jerrod Brown PhD"Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?" Romans 2:4
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with returning guest, Dr. Jerrod Brown, PhD.
Listen in as Dr. Brown unpacks how prenatal and childhood...2024-03-181h 05The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 420 - My FASD Feelings with Laura Bedard"For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.” Ephesians 3:16-17
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode host Sandra Flach talks...2024-03-1144 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 419 - Formed Families Forward with Kelly Henderson“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families…” Psalm 68:5-6
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On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom, Kelly Henderson. A special educator by profession, Kelly is a former public school teacher of students with emotional and behavioral disorders, and has worked in national and federal special education policy and...2024-03-0339 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 418 - Second Chances with Adoptive Mom Pam Willis"From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God. He said: In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry." Jonah 2:1-2
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom, Pam Willis. After fostering for six years, Pam and...2024-02-261h 03The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 417 - Gut-Brain Health Axis Dysfunction: Why Foster & Adoptive Parents Need to Be Informed with Dr. Jerrod Brown“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with Dr. Jerrod Brown about what foster and adoptive parents need to know about Gut-Brai...2024-02-1955 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 416 - Plug-In for Your Parenting Journey with Sandra Flach“We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering—before our God & Father—your works of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” Thessalonians 1:2-3
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode host Sandra Flach shares a message about the trials and challenges of parenting children with trauma and prenatal exposure to alcohol and...2024-02-121h 00The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 415 - Navigating FASD with Kristen Eriksen“But Moses’ hands grew weary, so they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it, while Aaron & Hur held up his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side. So, his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.” Exodus 17:12
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode host Sandra Flach speaks with adoptive mom and FASD Family Nav...2024-02-051h 06The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 414 - Safe Relationships with FASD Mentor & Coach, Laurie Anderson“Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” Thessalonians 5:11
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode host Sandra Flach speaks with FASD mentor and coach, Laurie Anderson. Laurie shares from her years of experience as a Big Sister and now guardian of a young woman with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
As Laurie advocated for her daughter s...2024-01-291h 12The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 413 - Seas the Connection with Adoptive Mom, Sindy Ost“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” James 1:27
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode host Sandra Flach speaks with adoptive mom and orphan advocate, Sindy Ost. Sindy and her husband are parents of 6 adopted daughters. She is also the leader of many Facebook adoption support groups an...2024-01-221h 10The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 412 - Inspired By Love with Anna Maria Di Dio“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged. It is never glad about injustice, but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
...2024-01-1539 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 411 - Intro to FASD with Sandra Flach“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:13-14
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode host Sandra Flach presents an introduction about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
If you are a foster or adoptive parent or kinship caregiver—it’s imperative that you understand the symptoms of...2024-01-081h 06The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 410 - Advent: Setting Goals with Sandra Flach“For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people.” 1 Corinthians 14:33
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Happy New Year! Have you set your intentions & goals for 2024? Having a plan and getting things in order will contribute to peace in your home and life.
Listen in as Sandra shares how she’s learned to be intentional...2024-01-0249 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 409 - Advent: Peace with Sandra Flach“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6
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Host Sandra Flach continues her annual Advent Series for December.
December can be a challenging month for our children as well as for us pa...2023-12-2620 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 408 - Advent: Rejoice! with Sandra Flach“And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.” Matthew 2:9-10
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Host Sandra Flach continues her annual Advent Series for December.
December can be a challenging month for our children as well as f...2023-12-1813 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 407 - Advent: God’s Gift of Love with Sandra Flach"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
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Host Sandra Flach continues her annual Advent Series for December.
December can be a challenging month for our children as well as for us parents. In all the hustle, bustle and big feelings & behaviors I’ve...2023-12-1126 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 406 - Advent: Hope Fulfilled with Sandra Flach"So all the generations from Abraham to David were 14 generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon 14 generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ—14 generations." Matthew 1:17
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Host Sandra Flach kicks off our annual Advent Series for December.
Kids with trauma histories and prenatal exposure tend to struggle even more this time of year. The reminders of loss...2023-12-0421 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 405 - A Family For Every Orphan with Adoptive Mom, Heather Dyer"Defend the lowly and fatherless; render justice to the afflicted and needy." Psalm 82:3
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For our last National Adoption Month episode host Sandra Flach speaks with adoptive mom Heather Dyer. Heather is also the Executive Director of A Family For Every Orphan—a Christian organization that helps orphans find safe and loving families in their home countries.
Please be sure to subscr...2023-11-2743 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 404 - Friendsgiving with host Sandra Flach"Even before He made the world, God loved us and chose us to be holy and without fault in His eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into His own family by bringing us to Himself through Jesus Christ." Ephesians 1:3-5
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
We continue National Adoption Month with host, Sandra Flach, sharing about the importance of friendships for adoptive and foster parents.
2023-11-2045 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 403 - When Systems Fail with Adoptive Mom, Melissa Jacobus“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your kind spirit guide me on ground that is level.” Psalm 143:10
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We continue National Adoption Month with a conversation with adoptive mom, author and FASD advocate, Melissa Jacobus. Melissa has been advocating for her adopted children and the rights of all individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders since 1998.
Listen...2023-11-1359 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 402 - Kicking Off National Adoption Month with Dr. Rick Morton“Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.” James 1:27
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
We kick off National Adoption Month with a conversation with Dr. Rick Morton of Lifeline Children Services. Rick is an adoptive dad of 3 special needs children from Ukraine and author of the book Orphanology: Awakenin...2023-11-061h 02
The Defender PodcastJustice for Orphans - Sandra FlachToday on the podcast, Sandra Flach joins to talk about Justice for Orphans, the nonprofit she founded. GUESTSandra Flach founded Justice for Orphans, a nonprofit ministry dedicated to rallying the Church around the cause of helping orphans and foster children. Sandra has experience caring for children with traumatic histories. HOSTHerbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.CO-HOSTRick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.RESOURCESIn today’s podcast, we will hear from Sandra Flach, who founde...2023-11-0132 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 401 - Catching Up & Slowing Down with Sandra Flach“The LORD is my Shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.”
Psalm 23:1-3
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this week’s episode, get caught up with host Sandra Flach as she shares about slowing down. Are you feeling hurried, frazzled or worried? T...2023-10-3047 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 400 - The Impact of Childhood Poverty on Health & Well-Being with Dr. Jerrod Brown“He will rescue the poor when they cry to Him, He will help the oppressed, who have no one to defend them. He feels pity for the way and the needy, and He will save them from oppression and from violence.” Psalm 72:12-14
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this week’s episode, host Sandra Flach welcomes back Dr. Jerrod Brown PhD.
Listen in as Dr. Brow...2023-10-2351 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 399 - Adopted Teens with Susan TeBos“Come close to God and He will come close to you.” James 4:9a
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this week’s episode, host Sandra Flach speaks with Susan TeBos. Susan is a mom of 3 through adoption and the author of We’ve Been There: True Stories, Surprising Insights and Aha Moments for Adopted Teens.
Listen in as Susan shares about her interviews with 34 adoptees and t...2023-10-1648 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 398 - Essential FASD Supports with Nate Sheets“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul…” Psalm 23:1-3
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this week’s episode, host Sandra Flach speaks with Nate Sheets. Nate is an FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) behavior consultant and parent coach with 15 years experience working with neurodivergent people of all ages and the...2023-10-0947 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 397 - Special Needs Adoption with Mindi Schrock“Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
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On this week’s episode, host Sandra Flach speaks with adoptive mom, Mindi Schrock. Mindi is a mom of four kids, two through adoption—both with disabilities. Her mission is to encourage and empower moms with empathy, humor, and permission to rest.
Please be sure to sub...2023-10-0244 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 396 - FASD Resilience with Eileen Devine"Finally, brothers & sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you." 2 Corinthians 13:11
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this final FASD Awareness Month episode host Sandra Flach speaks with Eileen Devine, LCSW, founder of Brain First Parenting and the Resilience Room Community. She is also an adoptive mom of a daug...2023-09-2541 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 395 - FASD Round Table with Natalie Vecchione & Debbie Raymond"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." Proverbs 17:17
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this FASD Awareness Month episode host Sandra Flach is joined by two amazing FASD advocate moms—Natalie Vecchione and Debbie Raymond.
Pour a cup of your favorite beverage and pull a chair up to the table as these three adoptive moms discuss the FASD parentin...2023-09-181h 37The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 394 - Living with FASD with FASD Self-Advocate, Emily Hargrove"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this FASD Awareness Month episode host Sandra Flach talks with FASD self-advocate, Emily Hargrove. Emily was adopted as a baby and diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) at a...2023-09-111h 20The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 393 - Tinderbox with Lynn Alsup“But as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: by great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, sleepless nights, hunger; by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, the Holy Spirit; and genuine love.” 2 Corinthians 6:4-6
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this FASD Awareness Month episode host Sandra Flach talks with Lynn Alsup. Lynn holds a Master of Social Work degree and a certification in Spiritual...2023-09-041h 25The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 392 - Back to School with FASD Adoptive Mom, Michelle Catania"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this back to school episode, host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom, Michelle Catania. Michelle is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and specializes in brain-based disorders, including ADHD, Autism, and FASD.
Listen in as Sandra and Michelle discuss why it...2023-08-281h 19The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 391 - When Your Child is a Struggling Learner with Kathy Kuhl"Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you receive me to glory." Psalm 73:23
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this back to school episode, host Sandra Flach talks with homeschooling expert, Kathy Kuhl. Kathy is an author, speaker, and educator who helps parents teach children with learning challenges. Her encouragement is rooted in experience, research and Biblic...2023-08-2154 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 390 - Unshakeable Resilience with Foster Care Survivor, Barbara Lane“For my father and mother have forsaken me, but the LORD will take me in.” Psalm 27:10
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach talks with Barbara Lane, one of eleven sisters who suffered in foster care in the 1950’s. Barbara shares her story of trauma, loss and abuse and how she found hope and healing.
Listen in as Barbara discusses how her ear...2023-08-141h 08The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 389 - From Sorrows to Sapphires with Angela Williams“O you afflicted, storm tossed and not comforted, behold. I will set your stones in fair colors, and lay your foundations with sapphires.” Isaiah 54:11
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach talks with award winning advocate, author and speaker, Angela Williams. Angela is an international leader in the fight against child sexual abuse.
As many as 80% of children in the foster car...2023-08-0748 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 388 - Disability Parenting with Kristin Faith Evans“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach talks with award winning Christian author, speaker, and mental health professional—Kristin Faith Evans. Kristin is a mother of 2 children with rare genetic disorders and complex needs.
Listen in as Kristin shares her journey from darkness and despair to...2023-07-3149 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 387 - Trials and Triumphs with Former Foster Youth, Zachary Lopienski“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” Isaiah 43:2
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach talks with former foster youth, Zachary Lopienski. Zach was in and out of foster and grou...2023-07-241h 12The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 386 - The Rural FASD Journey with Adoptive Dad, Rob MoreThree times I pleaded with the Lord about this (thorn in my side), that it should leave me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:8
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive dad, Rob More. Rob and his wife Shelley are parents of 3 adult kids—all with FASD.
2023-07-171h 19The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 385 - Primary Characteristics of FASD - Strengths“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but the same God who empowers them all in everyone.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach, completes her series on the Primary Characteristics of FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) with the topic of strengths.
...2023-07-1055 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 384 - Bringing Gospel Hope to Vulnerable Children with Herbie Newell“Learn to to good. Seek justice. Correct oppression. Bring justice to the fatherless. Plead the widow’s cause.” Isaiah 1:17
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach, speaks with Herbie Newell, president and executive director of Lifeline Children’s Services, the largest Evangelical Christian adoption agency in America. He’s also the host of The Defender Podcast and author of Image Bearers: Shifting from Pro-Birth to Pro-Life.2023-07-0350 minThe Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 383 - Every Child Matters with Adoptive Dad, Jonathan Grimaldi“Pure and lasting religion in the sight of God our Father means that we must care for orphans and widows in their troubles, and refuse to let the world corrupt us.” James 1:27
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach, continues her Dad Series where every episode in June features a conversation with an adoptive or foster dad.
Listen in this week as S...2023-06-261h 06The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 382 - Focusing on Foster Care & Adoption with Derek Carter“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach, continues her annual Dad Series where every episode in June features a conversation with an adoptive or foster dad.
Listen in as Sandra speaks with Derek...2023-06-191h 08The Adoption & Foster Care JourneyEpisode 381 - Caring for Kids in Crisis with Adoptive Dad, Steve Poissant“If you know people who have wandered off from God’s truth, don’t write them off. Go after them. Get them back and you will have rescued precious lives from destruction.” James 5:20
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach, continues her annual Dad Series where every episode in June features a conversation with an adoptive or foster dad.
Listen in as Sandra...2023-06-121h 05