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The Adopting and Fostering Home

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.

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Six Things to Consider Before Fostering

Six Things to Consider Before Fostering

Join co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber as they discuss six thoughts to consider before becoming a foster parent. Go... Read more

24 Sep 2018

18mins

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Myths of Adopting and Fostering, Part 2

Myths of Adopting and Fostering, Part 2

Recommended Resources The Connected Child, by Dr. Karyn Purvis: Empoweredtoconnect.org Thriving as an Adoptive Family, b... Read more

25 Feb 2017

28mins

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

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

In this two-part series, hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber introduce special guest Faith Morgan as she shares her jour... Read more

4 May 2017

33mins

Ranked #4

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Trusting God to build your family

Trusting God to build your family

In this special episode, co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber speak with Jamie Patrick, biological mom of two and fost... Read more

7 Feb 2019

25mins

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Myths about domestic adoption

Myths about domestic adoption

Join co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber as they discuss the myths of domestic adoption with their special guest. She... Read more

17 Oct 2019

20mins

Ranked #6

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Adopting older children

Adopting older children

Co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber discuss with special guest, Sharon Miles, her story of adoption. Sharon and her f... Read more

11 Jan 2018

12mins

Ranked #7

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Until Every Child Is Home – Getting Involved: Todd Chipman

Until Every Child Is Home – Getting Involved: Todd Chipman

Kansas City author, pastor and seminary teacher Todd Chipman returns with hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber to continu... Read more

14 Nov 2019

28mins

Ranked #8

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Grief and Loss in Adoption

Grief and Loss in Adoption

While adoption is celebrated as a joyous moment for families, it is also a response to a tragedy or breakdown in a famil... Read more

19 Apr 2018

22mins

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Trauma informed care—part 1: One Big Happy Home

Trauma informed care—part 1: One Big Happy Home

In part 1 of this series, Kayla and Ryan North—supporters of foster and adoptive families and leaders of ministry with E... Read more

23 Aug 2018

26mins

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

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

On the second episode of this two-part series, co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber welcome back Randy and Dana Stinso... Read more

21 Jun 2018

29mins

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Navigating Your Child Through Food Insecurities

Navigating Your Child Through Food Insecurities

Embarking on an adoption and fostering journey often brings about unforeseen challenges. Food insecurity can be one of t... Read more

5 Dec 2019

25mins

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The Journey of Fostering: George and Joy Ross

The Journey of Fostering: George and Joy Ross

Resources Crossroadsnola.org anniearmstrong.com georgeross.net

21 Apr 2017

34mins

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The Church can be involved

The Church can be involved

In the first episode of this two-part series, co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber hear from special guest Rebecca Dav... Read more

3 May 2018

22mins

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Redemption from Trafficking (Part 1):

Redemption from Trafficking (Part 1):

It seems we’re always inundated with the ugly side of human trafficking. But there is a redemptive side, and in part one... Read more

2 Jan 2020

20mins

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The nuts and bolts of fostering as a family

The nuts and bolts of fostering as a family

In this special episode, co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber host guests, Keli and Caleb Bilingsley. Listen to and en... Read more

13 Dec 2017

28mins

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

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

In the second episode of this two-part series, co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber welcome back Colleen Riddle, direc... Read more

22 Feb 2018

23mins

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Connecting and Caring

Connecting and Caring

Join co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber as they discuss how to connect and care for children with trauma backgrounds... Read more

1 Nov 2018

21mins

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Journey From Infertility to Adoption

Journey From Infertility to Adoption

In this special episode, Jacob and Tiffany Saltsman discuss the different ways the Lord led the couple to adoption. Lear... Read more

13 Jul 2017

23mins

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Why foster youth are targeted by human traffickers

Why foster youth are targeted by human traffickers

It’s no secret traffickers prey on the most vulnerable population. But did you know that most vulnerable population is c... Read more

24 Jan 2019

24mins

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Multi-Racial Families: Maridel Sandberg, Together for Good

Multi-Racial Families: Maridel Sandberg, Together for Good

Back in 1989, Maridel Sandberg was awestruck by the crisis in the abortion world and felt called to help women of all na... Read more

7 Sep 2017

24mins

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