For this Foster Care Awareness Month episode, Michelle Chitwood joins Lynette Ezell in hosting Fostering Champions Founder Bobby Canipe. After Canipe lost his mother to a heart attack and his father to alcoholism, he and his sister were placed in Virginia’s foster care system. Canipe used this childhood experience to inform his work at Fostering Champions, where staff provide housing, resources and a much-needed steppingstone to children who are aging out of the system and entering the real world. Learn more about Fostering Champions here. Find more resources for your foster care and adoption journey at SendRelief.org.

For this Foster Care Awareness Month episode, Michelle Chitwood joins Lynette Ezell in hosting <a href="https://www.wtkr.com/news/national-politics/two-local-groups-partner-to-find-home-for-aged-out-foster-children" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fostering Champions</a> Founder Bobby Canipe. After Canipe lost his mother to a heart attack and his father to alcoholism, he and his sister were placed in Virginia’s foster care system. Canipe used this childhood experience to inform his work at Fostering Champions, where staff provide housing, resources and a much-needed steppingstone to children who are aging out of the system and entering the real world. Learn more about Fostering Champions <a href="https://wefosterchampions.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find more resources for your foster care and adoption journey at <a href="http://SendRelief.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SendRelief.org</a>.

Fostering Champions for Christ

Kelley and Randall Nichols from We Are the ECHO join Lynette this week to unpack the familiar statement, “I could never do what you do.” The Nichols emphasize the vital role of community support and candidly share the enemy’s resistance to caring for vulnerable people. Find resources for your adoption and foster care journey at SendRelief.org.

Kelley and Randall Nichols from <a href="https://www.wearetheecho.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We Are the ECHO</a> join Lynette this week to unpack the familiar statement, “I could never do what you do.” The Nichols emphasize the vital role of community support and candidly share the enemy’s resistance to caring for vulnerable people. Find resources for your adoption and foster care journey at <a href="http://SendRelief.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SendRelief.org</a>.

Removing the Barriers

The National Embryo Donation Center (NEDC) is a life-affirming, Christian non-profit dedicated to treating surplus frozen IVF embryos with dignity and finding forever homes for their young lives. NEDC’s Marketing and Development Director Mark Mellinger joins the podcast this week, along with adoptive parents, Josh and Jenn Schouten, to discuss the journey of embryo adoption. For further information on the ethics of embryo adoption: https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/what-you-should-know-about-frozen-embryo-adoption/ https://www.russellmoore.com/2012/09/20/should-christians-adopt-embryos/ Find more resources for your adoption and foster care journey at SendRelief.org.

<a href="https://embryodonation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The National Embryo Donation Center</a> (NEDC) is a life-affirming, Christian non-profit dedicated to treating surplus frozen IVF embryos with dignity and finding forever homes for their young lives. NEDC’s Marketing and Development Director Mark Mellinger joins the podcast this week, along with adoptive parents, Josh and Jenn Schouten, to discuss the journey of embryo adoption. For further information on the ethics of embryo adoption: <a href="https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/what-you-should-know-about-frozen-embryo-adoption/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/what-you-should-know-about-frozen-embryo-adoption/</a> <a href="https://www.russellmoore.com/2012/09/20/should-christians-adopt-embryos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.russellmoore.com/2012/09/20/should-christians-adopt-embryos/</a> Find more resources for your adoption and foster care journey at <a href="http://SendRelief.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SendRelief.org</a>.

Precious Snowflakes: Adopting Frozen Embryos

Although abuse and childhood adversity filled the early chapters of Kristen Thomas’ life, her trust in Christ and the investment of a caring community has enabled her to write a new story. Be encouraged as Kristen shares with Lynette how God is directing her path and redefining her journey. Find resources for your adoption and foster care journey at SendRelief.org.

Although abuse and childhood adversity filled the early chapters of Kristen Thomas’ life, her trust in Christ and the investment of a caring community has enabled her to write a new story. Be encouraged as Kristen shares with Lynette how God is directing her path and redefining her journey. Find resources for your adoption and foster care journey at <a href="http://SendRelief.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SendRelief.org</a>.

Redefining My Legacy

Josh Benton, Vice President at Send Relief, joins Lynette on the podcast this week to share their family’s adoption story and the invaluable role of the local church. Through Family Advocacy Ministry, Josh provides a clear, concise blueprint for ministering to vulnerable children and families. Here are easy steps to get started: · Praying diligently and consistently · Raising awareness about the needs of vulnerable children · Recruiting families to consider adopting or fostering · Providing support to serve foster and adoptive families, and biological families in crisis · Helping to meet physical and financial needs · Supporting and encouraging local child welfare workers · Ministering to families and meeting emotional and spiritual needs Get more info at https://www.sendrelief.org/projects/family-advocacy-ministry/

Josh Benton, Vice President at Send Relief, joins Lynette on the podcast this week to share their family’s adoption story and the invaluable role of the local church. Through Family Advocacy Ministry, Josh provides a clear, concise blueprint for ministering to vulnerable children and families. Here are easy steps to get started: · Praying diligently and consistently · Raising awareness about the needs of vulnerable children · Recruiting families to consider adopting or fostering · Providing support to serve foster and adoptive families, and biological families in crisis · Helping to meet physical and financial needs · Supporting and encouraging local child welfare workers · Ministering to families and meeting emotional and spiritual needs Get more info at <a href="https://www.sendrelief.org/projects/family-advocacy-ministry/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sendrelief.org/projects/family-advocacy-ministry/</a>

The Role of the Church in Family Advocacy Ministries  

Lindsey Martin joins the podcast again to continue the conversation of prenatal trauma and creating a home that promotes healing. Join Lynette and Lindsey as they discuss small attainable goals to build relationship and felt safety.

Lindsey Martin joins the podcast again to continue the conversation of prenatal trauma and creating a home that promotes healing. Join Lynette and Lindsey as they discuss small attainable goals to build relationship and felt safety.

Deep Breaths at Home

Back from our summer sabbatical, host Lynette Ezell and social worker Lindsey Martin discuss prenatal trauma and its potential effects.

Back from our summer sabbatical, host Lynette Ezell and social worker Lindsey Martin discuss prenatal trauma and its potential effects.

Prenatal Trauma and Disruption in Early Childhood Milestones

Occupational therapist Savannah Alderman joins the podcast this week to discuss proven tools and activities that we can incorporate into everyday living that help children build relationships and trust with their new family unit.   Find more resources for your adoption and foster care journey at SendRelief.org. 

Occupational therapist Savannah Alderman joins the podcast this week to discuss proven tools and activities that we can incorporate into everyday living that help children build relationships and trust with their new family unit. Find more resources for your adoption and foster care journey at <a href="http://SendRelief.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SendRelief.org</a>.

Beyond Behaviors

Adoption is a lifelong journey of faith, a call that Robbie and Savannah Alderman answered as newlyweds. Despite a world-wide pandemic, the Aldermans trusted the Lord’s timing to bring home their three daughters. Find resources for your adoption and foster care journey at SendRelief.org.

Adoption is a lifelong journey of faith, a call that Robbie and Savannah Alderman answered as newlyweds. Despite a world-wide pandemic, the Aldermans trusted the Lord’s timing to bring home their three daughters. Find resources for your adoption and foster care journey at <a href="http://SendRelief.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SendRelief.org</a>.

When Adoption Calls

While serving in their children’s ministry, Terri Raynes and Tia Harwood realized they share a passion to help children in the Arizona foster care system. Soon, the two friends put their crafty skills to work and began Creation Awaits. Their mission is that the names of children in foster care would be prayed over and known. Find more resources to help raise awareness for Foster Care at Sendrelief.org

While serving in their children’s ministry, Terri Raynes and Tia Harwood realized they share a passion to help children in the Arizona foster care system. Soon, the two friends put their crafty skills to work and began Creation Awaits. Their mission is that the names of children in foster care would be prayed over and known. Find more resources to help raise awareness for Foster Care at <a href="https://www.Sendrelief.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sendrelief.org</a>

They Know My Name!

Whether your family has been on this journey for years, or you’re just getting started, The Adopting and Fostering Home is here to support and encourage you along the way.

I have been so encouraged and strengthened by this podcast. Just as I face something new in this fostering process, a new podcast will come out to refocus and equip me.

Necessary resource for foster parents

This is such a practical, informative, and encouraging podcast! I wish I would have found it sooner! I love how all the content is presented through a Gospel lens. Thanks for reminding us that we’re not alone in this call! God. Is. Faithful!

Gospel-Centered, Practical, & Encouraging

The Adopting and Fostering Home

Join co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber as they discuss six thoughts to consider before becoming a foster parent. God uses willing hearts to help His little ones and where He leads He provides but there are things to consider before starting this journey. Foster Care impacts the entire family and here are six things to discuss if you feel led to foster care. Suggested Resources:  Make Your Move – Finding Unshakable Confidence Despite Your Fears and Failures by Lynn Cowell. www.Thomasnelson.com Faith to Foster by TJ &amp; Jenn Menn. Abeille Books  For more information on adoption and foster care ministries, visit sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/. Get your church involved with Send Relief’s Foster Care and Adoption Prayer Guide.

Join co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber as they discuss six thoughts to consider before becoming a foster parent. God uses willing hearts to help His little ones and where He leads He provides but there are things to consider before starting this journey. Foster Care impacts the entire family and here are six things to discuss if you feel led to foster care. Suggested Resources: <ul> <li>Make Your Move – Finding Unshakable Confidence Despite Your Fears and Failures by Lynn Cowell. <a href="http://www.Thomasnelson.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Thomasnelson.com</a></li> <li>Faith to Foster by TJ &amp; Jenn Menn. Abeille Books</li> </ul> For more information on adoption and foster care ministries, <a href="https://www.sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/</a>. Get your church involved with Send Relief’s Foster Care and Adoption <a href="https://www.sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prayer Guide</a>.

Six Things to Consider Before Fostering

Recommended Resources The Connected Child, by Dr. Karyn Purvis: Empoweredtoconnect.org Thriving as an Adoptive Family, by David Sanford Parenting the Hurt Child, by Gregory Keck &amp; Regina Kupecky

<h3>Recommended Resources</h3> The Connected Child, by Dr. Karyn Purvis: <a href="http://Empoweredtoconnect.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Empoweredtoconnect.org</a> Thriving as an Adoptive Family, by David Sanford Parenting the Hurt Child, by Gregory Keck &amp; Regina Kupecky

Myths of Adopting and Fostering, Part 2

In this two-part series, hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber introduce special guest Faith Morgan as she shares her journey fostering a child as a single parent. You’ll discover valuable resources that guide a parent towards hope and healing in an adoptive family as well as resources for foster and adoptive children made to help them understand their pasts, presents and futures. Resources mentioned  The Connected Child by Dr. Karyn Purvis, Empoweredtoconnect.org Thriving as an Adoptive Family by David Sanford Parenting the Hurt Child by Gregory Keck and Regina Kupecky momunprepared.wordpress.com  Additional readings  Telling the Truth to Your Adopted or Foster Child: Making Sense of the Past by Betsy Keefer Smalley and Jayne E. Schooler I Miss You Every Day by Simms Taback

In this two-part series, hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber introduce special guest Faith Morgan as she shares her journey fostering a child as a single parent. You’ll discover valuable resources that guide a parent towards hope and healing in an adoptive family as well as resources for foster and adoptive children made to help them understand their pasts, presents and futures. <h4>Resources mentioned</h4> <ul> <li>The Connected Child by Dr. Karyn Purvis, <a href="http://www.Empoweredtoconnect.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Empoweredtoconnect.org</a></li> <li>Thriving as an Adoptive Family by David Sanford</li> <li>Parenting the Hurt Child by Gregory Keck and Regina Kupecky</li> <li><a href="http://www.momunprepared.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">momunprepared.wordpress.com</a></li> </ul> <h4>Additional readings</h4> <ul> <li>Telling the Truth to Your Adopted or Foster Child: Making Sense of the Past by Betsy Keefer Smalley and Jayne E. Schooler</li> <li>I Miss You Every Day by Simms Taback</li></ul>

So, you want to be a single foster parent? Pt. 1

In this special episode, co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber speak with Jamie Patrick, biological mom of two and foster and adoptive mom to many, on surrendering expectations of family to God. Hear how the Patrick family grew beyond their expectations, and discover how you can help fostering and adoptive families in your church. For more on foster care and adoption, visit sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption.

In this special episode, co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber speak with Jamie Patrick, biological mom of two and foster and adoptive mom to many, on surrendering expectations of family to God. Hear how the Patrick family grew beyond their expectations, and discover how you can help fostering and adoptive families in your church. For more on foster care and adoption, visit <a href="http://www.sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption</a>.

Trusting God to build your family

Join co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber as they discuss the myths of domestic adoption with their special guest. She is the mother to one biological daughter and two sons, ages 9 and 3, who joined their family through infant adoption. But this journey to adoption took a long time. Hear her story of adoption in Georgia and discover several myths about domestic adoption. To learn more about adoption and foster care, visit sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption. Additional resources:  The Connected Child by Purvis, Cross and Sunshine The Whole Brain Child by Siegel and Bryson My Family, My Journey: A Memory Book by Susie Ghahremani Prayers for My Chosen Child (Free PDF Download) by Lynette Ezell Info on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome/Effects of Prenatal Drug Exposure http://www.nicu-pet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/NAS.png http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/131/3/e1009 

Join co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber as they discuss the myths of domestic adoption with their special guest. She is the mother to one biological daughter and two sons, ages 9 and 3, who joined their family through infant adoption. But this journey to adoption took a long time. Hear her story of adoption in Georgia and discover several myths about domestic adoption. To learn more about adoption and foster care, visit <a href="https://www.sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption</a>. Additional resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Connected-Child-healing-adoptive-family/dp/0071475001/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1542810033&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=the+connected+child" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Connected Child</a> by Purvis, Cross and Sunshine</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697/ref=pd_sim_14_3?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=0553386697&amp;pd_rd_r=a2afc4eb-ed98-11e8-a0b8-b3ecfb8dcc27&amp;pd_rd_w=PXC8g&amp;pd_rd_wg=UgK1N&amp;pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_p=18bb0b78-4200-49b9-ac91-f141d61a1780&amp;pf_rd_r=VY2C5682WY64G1N41654&amp;pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&amp;pf_rd_t=40701&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=VY2C5682WY64G1N41654" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Whole Brain Child</a> by Siegel and Bryson</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Family-Journey-Susie-Ghahremani-illustrator/dp/B007CWPWGQ/ref=asc_df_B007CWPWGQ/?tag=bingshoppinga-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=%7bcreative%7d&amp;hvpos=%7badposition%7d&amp;hvnetw=o&amp;hvrand=%7brandom%7d&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=%7bdevicemodel%7d&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=&amp;hvtargid=pla-4584138857989470&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Family, My Journey: A Memory Book</a> by Susie Ghahremani</li> <li><a href="https://www.sendrelief.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/prayers_for_my_chosen_child_v4.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prayers for My Chosen Child</a> (Free PDF Download) by Lynette Ezell</li> <li><a href="https://adoption.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-adopting-a-child-with-neonatal-abstinence-syndrome" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Info on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome/Effects of Prenatal Drug Exposure</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.nicu-pet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/NAS.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nicu-pet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/NAS.png</a></li> <li><a href="http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/131/3/e1009" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/131/3/e1009</a></li> </ul>

Myths about domestic adoption

Co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber discuss with special guest, Sharon Miles, her story of adoption. Sharon and her family of four went to China for a mission trip where they worked in an orphanage without running water. Discover how God turned Sharon’s life upside down and broke her heart for His invisible children in China while leading her family to adopt an older sibling group. Learn more about how you can get involved with adoption and foster care at SendRelief.org.

Co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber discuss with special guest, Sharon Miles, her story of adoption. Sharon and her family of four went to China for a mission trip where they worked in an orphanage without running water. Discover how God turned Sharon’s life upside down and broke her heart for His invisible children in China while leading her family to adopt an older sibling group. Learn more about how you can get involved with adoption and foster care at <a href="http://SendRelief.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SendRelief.org</a>.

Adopting older children

Todd Chipman

Kansas City author, pastor and seminary teacher Todd Chipman returns with hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber to continue the discussion of his new book, Until Every Child Is Home: Why the Church Can and Must Care for Orphans. In this episode, Chipman hones in on what it takes to create a serious presence of child adoption and foster care in our local churches, highlighting the importance of pastoral involvement. He also sheds light on how Christian adoption and foster care can help redirect and transform victims of human trafficking. Chipman’s own experiences as both an adopted child and an adoptive parent bring extra layers of credibility to his perspectives on adoption and foster care ministry which should be helpful for both individuals and churches looking to get involved. Find out how to give to the Ministry Adoption Fund by visiting sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/.

Kansas City author, pastor and seminary teacher Todd Chipman returns with hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber to continue the discussion of his new book, Until Every Child Is Home: Why the Church Can and Must Care for Orphans. In this episode, Chipman hones in on what it takes to create a serious presence of child adoption and foster care in our local churches, highlighting the importance of pastoral involvement. He also sheds light on how Christian adoption and foster care can help redirect and transform victims of human trafficking. Chipman’s own experiences as both an adopted child and an adoptive parent bring extra layers of credibility to his perspectives on adoption and foster care ministry which should be helpful for both individuals and churches looking to get involved. Find out how to give to the Ministry Adoption Fund by visiting <a href="https://www.sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/</a>.

Until Every Child Is Home – Getting Involved: Todd Chipman

While adoption is celebrated as a joyous moment for families, it is also a response to a tragedy or breakdown in a family’s life and/or community. Co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber speak with Kimber Graves, who works for Orphan Care Alliance in Louisville, Kentucky, on grief and loss in adoption. Apply Kimber’s practical and sage advice to your life as you discover how Kimber watched and experienced grief with her two daughters when they were adopted from China. To read more about grief and loss in adoption, check out the following resources below:  Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew Questions Adoptees Are Asking   By Sherrie Eldridge  Adoption Parenting: Creating a Toolbox, Building Connections  Edited by Jean MacLeod and Sheena Macrae  Wounded Children, Healing Homes   By Jayne Schooler  Parenting the Hurt Child  Parenting Adopted Adolescents  By Gregory Keck To watch more about grief and loss in adoption, check out the following resources below:  Adopted (com) Somewhere Between (com)  To learn online about grief and loss in adoption, visit the following sites:  sherrieeldridge.com empoweredtoconnect.org adoptionlearningpartners.org creatingafamily.org bethany.org/adoption/post-adoption-support/post-adoption-contact-center

While adoption is celebrated as a joyous moment for families, it is also a response to a tragedy or breakdown in a family’s life and/or community. Co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber speak with Kimber Graves, who works for Orphan Care Alliance in Louisville, Kentucky, on grief and loss in adoption. Apply Kimber’s practical and sage advice to your life as you discover how Kimber watched and experienced grief with her two daughters when they were adopted from China. To read more about grief and loss in adoption, check out the following resources below: <ul> <li>Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew</li> <li>Questions Adoptees Are Asking </li> </ul> By Sherrie Eldridge <ul> <li>Adoption Parenting: Creating a Toolbox, Building Connections</li> </ul> Edited by Jean MacLeod and Sheena Macrae <ul> <li>Wounded Children, Healing Homes </li> </ul> By Jayne Schooler <ul> <li>Parenting the Hurt Child </li> <li>Parenting Adopted Adolescents</li> </ul> By Gregory Keck To watch more about grief and loss in adoption, check out the following resources below: <ul> <li>Adopted (<a href="http://adoptedthemovie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">com</a>)</li> <li>Somewhere Between (<a href="http://somewherebetweenmovie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">com</a>)</li> </ul> To learn online about grief and loss in adoption, visit the following sites: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.sherrieeldridge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sherrieeldridge.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.empoweredtoconnect.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">empoweredtoconnect.org</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.adoptionlearningpartners.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adoptionlearningpartners.org</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.creatingafamily.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creatingafamily.org</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.bethany.org/adoption/post-adoption-support/post-adoption-contact-center" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bethany.org/adoption/post-adoption-support/post-adoption-contact-center</a></li></ul>

Grief and Loss in Adoption

In part 1 of this series, Kayla and Ryan North—supporters of foster and adoptive families and leaders of ministry with Empowered to Connect—join co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber as they discuss getting involved in adopting and fostering culture.

Trauma informed care—part 1: One Big Happy Home

On the second episode of this two-part series, co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber welcome back Randy and Dana Stinson. They have been married 27 years and have eight children—five of whom are adopted. Continue listening to their story as they discuss specifically how they care for their son, Brewer, who has special needs. Despite the challenges, they have no regrets. Learn more about adoption and foster care at SendRelief.org/foster-care-adoption.

On the second episode of this two-part series, co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber welcome back Randy and Dana Stinson. They have been married 27 years and have eight children—five of whom are adopted. Continue listening to their story as they discuss specifically how they care for their son, Brewer, who has special needs. Despite the challenges, they have no regrets. Learn more about adoption and foster care at <a href="https://sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SendRelief.org/foster-care-adoption</a>.

The Stinson family—adopting a child with special needs (Part 2)

Embarking on an adoption and fostering journey often brings about unforeseen challenges. Food insecurity can be one of them. In this episode, Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber draw upon their personal experiences to provide crucial insight and ideas that can help fostering/adoptive parents help their children adjust to the difficulties food insecurity can bring into the home. In addition, our hosts share a few resources designed to give listeners tips on how to help their children develop consistently healthy eating habits.  9 Steps To Improve Your Kid’s Eating (PDF) Sixty Healthy Snack Ideas Picky Eater Meal Planner (PDF)  Find out how to give to the Ministry Adoption Fund by visiting sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/.

Embarking on an adoption and fostering journey often brings about unforeseen challenges. Food insecurity can be one of them. In this episode, Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber draw upon their personal experiences to provide crucial insight and ideas that can help fostering/adoptive parents help their children adjust to the difficulties food insecurity can bring into the home. In addition, our hosts share a few resources designed to give listeners tips on how to help their children develop consistently healthy eating habits. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sendrelief.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/8_steps_to_improve_your_kid_s_eating.protected.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">9 Steps To Improve Your Kid’s Eating</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://www.sendrelief.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Sixty-Snack-Ideas.png" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sixty Healthy Snack Ideas</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sendrelief.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Toddler_Picky-Eater-Plan.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Picky Eater Meal Planner</a> (PDF)</li> </ul> Find out how to give to the Ministry Adoption Fund by visiting <a href="https://www.sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/</a>.

Navigating Your Child Through Food Insecurities

Resources  Crossroadsnola.org anniearmstrong.com georgeross.net

<h3>Resources</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://Crossroadsnola.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Crossroadsnola.org</a></li> <li><a href="http://anniearmstrong.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">anniearmstrong.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://georgeross.net" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">georgeross.net</a></li></ul>

The Journey of Fostering: George and Joy Ross

In the first episode of this two-part series, co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber hear from special guest Rebecca Davidson on how the Church can support children in foster care and foster care families. From bringing lunch to social service workers in your area to attending a respite training or becoming a foster family, you and your church can become part of a vast network of people involved in foster care, keeping children safe in your community. Learn more at sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption. Additional resources:  Restoring Dignity Initiative  https://www.sendrelief.org/donate/foster-care-pods/  Promise 686  www.promise686.org  Ideas to bless social workers  https://cafo.org/nfci/help-week/

In the first episode of this two-part series, co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber hear from special guest Rebecca Davidson on how the Church can support children in foster care and foster care families. From bringing lunch to social service workers in your area to attending a respite training or becoming a foster family, you and your church can become part of a vast network of people involved in foster care, keeping children safe in your community. Learn more at <a href="http://www.sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption</a>. Additional resources: <ul> <li>Restoring Dignity Initiative</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.sendrelief.org/donate/foster-care-pods/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sendrelief.org/donate/foster-care-pods/</a> <ul> <li>Promise 686</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.promise686.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.promise686.org</a> <ul> <li>Ideas to bless social workers</li> </ul> <a href="https://cafo.org/nfci/help-week/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cafo.org/nfci/help-week/</a>

The Church can be involved

It seems we’re always inundated with the ugly side of human trafficking. But there is a redemptive side, and in part one of this two-part episode, we are introduced to Christa Lynn. In part one, Christa courageously shares her story of how God bought her back from a life of abuse, reckless living and being a victim of human trafficking as she trusted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Find out how to give to the Ministry Adoption Fund—to help families like the Browns— by visiting sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/.

It seems we’re always inundated with the ugly side of human trafficking. But there is a redemptive side, and in part one of this two-part episode, we are introduced to Christa Lynn. In part one, Christa courageously shares her story of how God bought her back from a life of abuse, reckless living and being a victim of human trafficking as she trusted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Find out how to give to the Ministry Adoption Fund—to help families like the Browns— by visiting <a href="https://www.sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/</a>.

Redemption from Trafficking (Part 1):

In this special episode, co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber host guests, Keli and Caleb Bilingsley. Listen to and enjoy the couple’s stories as they candidly share the daily struggles and delights of fostering as a young family of five. To learn more ways to get involved in foster care, visit SendRelief.org, and click “Get Started.” For other resources on fostering, visit the links below: www.desiringgod.org/articles/foster-care-for-the-least-of-these http://jasonjohnsonblog.com/#theblog http://www.theforgotteninitiative.org.blog

In this special episode, co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber host guests, Keli and Caleb Bilingsley. Listen to and enjoy the couple’s stories as they candidly share the daily struggles and delights of fostering as a young family of five. To learn more ways to get involved in foster care, visit <a href="http://SendRelief.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SendRelief.org</a>, and click “Get Started.” For other resources on fostering, visit the links below: <a href="http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/foster-care-for-the-least-of-these" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.desiringgod.org/articles/foster-care-for-the-least-of-these</a> <a href="http://jasonjohnsonblog.com/#theblog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://jasonjohnsonblog.com/#theblog</a> <a href="http://www.theforgotteninitiative.org/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.theforgotteninitiative.org.blog</a>

The nuts and bolts of fostering as a family

Colleen Riddle

In the second episode of this two-part series, co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber welcome back Colleen Riddle, director of Foster Care Ministries for the Florida Baptist Homes for Children, to discuss parenting traumatized teenagers. Discover best practices when parenting a traumatized teen in this special two-part series with Colleen Riddle. For additional information on parenting teens, visit the link below: Trust Based Relational Intervention Dr. Karyn Purvis

In the second episode of this two-part series, co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber welcome back Colleen Riddle, director of Foster Care Ministries for the Florida Baptist Homes for Children, to discuss parenting traumatized teenagers. Discover best practices when parenting a traumatized teen in this special two-part series with Colleen Riddle. For additional information on parenting teens, visit the link below: Trust Based Relational Intervention Dr. Karyn Purvis

Parenting traumatized teens: an interview with Colleen Riddle, pt.2

Join co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber as they discuss how to connect and care for children with trauma backgrounds. This episode, you’ll glean parenting strategies that promote connection and healing to kids when they’re going through, or reacting to, conflict. You’ll also hear Scripture on how Jesus made connections to people. To learn more about foster care and adoption, visit https://www.sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/. For additional resources:  Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peersby Gordon Neufeld The Whole Brain Child by Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson Daniel Hughes- www.danielhughes.org An Open Letter to Parents of Children from Hard Places by Amanda Purvis Connected Parenting Myth-busters By Lisa Qualls and Melissa Corkum

Join co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber as they discuss how to connect and care for children with trauma backgrounds. This episode, you’ll glean parenting strategies that promote connection and healing to kids when they’re going through, or reacting to, conflict. You’ll also hear Scripture on how Jesus made connections to people. To learn more about foster care and adoption, visit <a href="https://www.sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/</a>. For additional resources: <ul> <li>Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peersby <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gordon-Neufeld/e/B001IXNSL6/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gordon Neufeld</a></li> <li>The Whole Brain Child by Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson</li> <li>Daniel Hughes- <a href="http://www.danielhughes.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.danielhughes.org</a></li> <li><a href="https://child.tcu.edu/letter/#sthash.xk7FL6Ml.Jt9RPhFL.dpbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Open Letter to Parents of Children from Hard Places by Amanda Purvis</a></li> <li>Connected Parenting Myth-busters By Lisa Qualls and Melissa Corkum</li></ul>

Connecting and Caring

In this special episode, Jacob and Tiffany Saltsman discuss the different ways the Lord led the couple to adoption. Learn more about Jacob’s heart being stirred in the Philippines for adoption and their battle with infertility that led to unique adoptions of three children.

In this special episode, Jacob and Tiffany Saltsman discuss the different ways the Lord led the couple to adoption. Learn more about Jacob’s heart being stirred in the Philippines for adoption and their battle with infertility that led to unique adoptions of three children.

Journey From Infertility to Adoption

It’s no secret traffickers prey on the most vulnerable population. But did you know that most vulnerable population is children in foster care? Join co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber as they discuss with Ashleigh Chapman, director of the Alliance for Freedom, Restoration, and Justice, the top five reasons why foster youth are most vulnerable to human trafficking. You won’t want to miss this episode! January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Discover how you and your church can help put an end to this evil practice at sendrelief.org/human-trafficking. Learn more about foster care and adoption at sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/. Additional resources:  Alliance for Freedom, Restoration, and Justice

It’s no secret traffickers prey on the most vulnerable population. But did you know that most vulnerable population is children in foster care? Join co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber as they discuss with Ashleigh Chapman, director of the Alliance for Freedom, Restoration, and Justice, the top five reasons why foster youth are most vulnerable to human trafficking. You won’t want to miss this episode! January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Discover how you and your church can help put an end to this evil practice at <a href="https://www.sendrelief.org/human-trafficking/#resources-row" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sendrelief.org/human-trafficking</a>. Learn more about foster care and adoption at <a href="https://www.sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/</a>. Additional resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://engagetogether.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Alliance for Freedom, Restoration, and Justice</a></li></ul>

Why foster youth are targeted by human traffickers

Maridel Sandberg

Back in 1989, Maridel Sandberg was awestruck by the crisis in the abortion world and felt called to help women of all nationalities facing crisis pregnancies. Uncover the rest of Maridel’s story with co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber, and discover how you can get involved in crisis pregnancy adoptions as well as foster a sense of belonging for all in multiracial families. For more adoption and foster care resources: KMO’s exclusive (Know More Orphans) with Maridel Sandberg. “God’s Very Good Idea: A True Story of God’s Delightfully Different Family” by Trillia Newbell. Check out this reading list. Visit https://www.namb.net/send-relief/foster-care-and-adoption.

Back in 1989, Maridel Sandberg was awestruck by the crisis in the abortion world and felt called to help women of all nationalities facing crisis pregnancies. Uncover the rest of Maridel’s story with co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber, and discover how you can get involved in crisis pregnancy adoptions as well as foster a sense of belonging for all in multiracial families. For more adoption and foster care resources: <a href="https://vimeo.com/128214181" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KMO’s exclusive</a> (Know More Orphans) with Maridel Sandberg. “God’s Very Good Idea: A True Story of God’s Delightfully Different Family” by Trillia Newbell. Check out this <a href="http://tapestryministry.org/adoption-foster-care-books-for-children/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reading list</a>. Visit <a href="https://www.namb.net/send-relief/foster-care-and-adoption" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.namb.net/send-relief/foster-care-and-adoption</a>.

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