In the Thanksgiving episode of The Dream Small Podcast, Jason and Whitney open the door to their joyful, loud, messy, and love-filled home. Whether you're driving to family gatherings, prepping holiday meals, or simply needing encouragement this week, this conversation is full of warmth, humor, and reminders of God’s goodness.

This episode dives into:

• The joyful chaos of parenting seven kids
• Why gratitude matters — even in seasons that feel overwhelming
• Their daughter’s hilarious 6th-grade teacher and the viral “because he’s fat” family joke
• The emotional, courageous decision that allowed their 2-year-old foster daughter to officially become adoptable
• The story of saying an unexpected “yes” that changed their family forever
• The unique privilege of being a dad (and mom) to kids who didn’t share their DNA
• How foster care has strengthened their marriage, stretched their faith, and shaped their children into more compassionate humans
• Remembering that gratitude doesn’t ignore hardships — it reframes them
• The beauty of being chosen to love children for a season or for a lifetime
• Learning to see God’s faithfulness in everyday “small” moments

If you are a foster parent, adoptive parent, or someone considering taking that step, this episode will encourage your heart, make you laugh, and may even bring a few tears (Jason included!).

Scripture of the Episode:

“Be thankful in all circumstances.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT)

Perfect for listeners searching:

foster care stories • adoption encouragement • Christian parenting • family joy • trauma-informed parenting • Thanksgiving gratitude • foster parent podcast • adoptive family podcast

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