Upwardly Dependent

16. Caring for Vulnerable Families Demands a Church-Wide Response with Jedd Medefind

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As the President of CAFO (Christian Alliance for Orphans), Jedd Medefind invites people with any skill set or particular burden to care for the needs of vulnerable children and families. Whether that is through offering prepared meals, financial support, intercessory prayer, physical space, or emotional respite, there are things anyone in the Church can offer in the ecosystem of family-based care. Lauren and Jedd set the stage for the rest of this season, and offer a guide to posturing our hearts to place the lived experience of adult children from orphanages or foster care to guide our actions and thoughts around the issue.

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Episode Highlights

  • An introduction to Jedd Medefind and CAFO (1:50)
  • Engaging the hurt and beauty of the Gospel (7:40)
  • Accurately communicating with the Church (15:34)
  • The Church abroad and orphan care (19:10)
  • Moving the work forward and growth in a time of critique (26:14)
  • Jedd’s work and CAFO 2024 (32:39)

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    • ⁠⁠Kindred Exchange⁠⁠ - Become a monthly donor to support this show and our mission
    • ⁠⁠Think Orphan ⁠⁠- Learn more and listen to the podcast
    • ⁠CAFO Best Practices Research - Learn about the leading recommendations in improving care
    • CAFO2024 Summit - Sign up for the conference happening September 18-20, 2024 in Nashville, TN

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