FAM Podcast

On this episode Jess walks us through her experience of being adopted at the age of 10. From childhood with her birth parents, to spending some time with her two sisters in foster care, her journey wove her into the woman she is today.  

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On this episode, Neb opens up about his adoption journey from a unique  perspective.  Being adopted and coming to the United States at 12 years of age was a challenge. Neb takes a look back on his journey and points out where he believed God walked beside him.  Neb concludes, “God knew I needed this family as much as this family needed me.”

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On this episode, DeAnna describes how her family persevered through an extended international adoption. She admits that it was in the waiting where God worked on her heart, changing her perspective moment by moment. The journey was filled with victories, but an equal amount of tears were shed. On the topic of adoption she proposes this: If you can put your fears aside and show up - its incredibly transforming for you and the child. 

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On this episode, Joy explains the why of their decision to pursue adoption within their family. She explains how the seeds of fostering and adoption were planted early on, as she grew up near family who actively fostered children.  She challenges those considering fostering or adoption to contemplate the why.

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On this episode, Traci reminds us that being a foster parent is hard and at times “gut wrenching” but as and adult, we have an opportunity to influence a young child in an extremely vulnerable place. 

Lastly, Traci reveals the few times where her faith grew exponentially, not surprisingly, it came at great emotional risk. 

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On this episode, Jen explains how her family grew in faith and in numbers over the past few years.  She tells us about her incredible journey towards giving up control and choosing to believe that Gods plan is always bigger and better that we can imagine.   

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On this episode, Dori gives an honest account of her journey within the foster and adoption space.  During the journey she experienced fear and doubt, but offers this advise to move through it, “When I feared or doubted my decision - I talked about Gods promises.”   

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On this episode, Crina shares her perspective on being an adoptive parent through the foster care system. She offers this advise to all who consider this journey: “There is no greater thing than to welcome someone into your family.” Her practical advise on the subject brings it back to the basics in life, which is to love how you would want to be loved.  

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On this episode, Aaron discusses some of the why behind their decision to pursue adoption. One key element in the beginning of the journey was prayer, the other was just setting your mind to actually doing it.     

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On this episode, Freddie shares his perspective on an International adoption. 

Despite the lengthy journey to find his son, he would do it all over again in a heartbeat. His advise to others considering fostering or adopting is simple:  Pray about it. 

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