Matt and Jocelyn Kepner joined the hosts to talk about the importance of fostering and adopting. They talk about Matt’s difficult upbringing. He bounced around houses from the time he was 15 years old until he was an adult. When Matt married Jocelyn, he was worried about being a good father because he didn’t have any good examples while growing up. Jocelyn brought up fostering. They prayed about it, seeking guidance on making such a large commitment and if it would be right for their family. Later on, they felt God calling them to it.

Jocelyn explains the purpose of fostering and how it’s different from adoption. Fostering provides children who came from abusive or neglectful homes with a safe place to stay while their parents go through programs to prove to the government that they are fit to take care of their children again. The ultimate goal of fostering is to reunify the children with their parents.

In seven years, the Kepners have fostered 29 children. Fostering and adopting can be very rewarding. It requires a lot of patience, compassion and leaning on God. The Kepners say there are important questions every couple or family should ask before fostering or adopting.

How is my relationship with God?

How will this impact my family dynamic?

Do I have a good support system?

Abundant Life has resources for foster and adoptive families, which you can find that at https://livingproof.co/get-involved/family/foster-and-adoption/

Thanks for joining us this week!

____

Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.

Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵

https://www.youtube.com/playlist...

Connect with us on Social Media ⤵

Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels

Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels

More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons

#AbundantLife

#Podcast

#FamilyMinistry

#Christian

#Fosterandadopt The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family

that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip

families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This

podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home

that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular

time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths

to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts,

Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

livingproof.co/family