Brad and Hannah Stutzman's journey in foster care will surely leave an impression on you. Join the conversation as we walk through the joy, heartaches, sacrifice, and grief that comes with fostering. Through it all, the Stutzman's emphasis that it is well worth it is truly inspiring!

Pastor Chris Knight joins the conversation once again to discuss grief and loss and the difference between "dealing with" and "experiencing" those circumstances in our lives.

We kick off 2025 by having a conversation with our friends from Josiah Whites! Mandy and Mikayla share their passion for meeting the foster care needs in our region through the lens of Christ.

2024 has been an incredible year of growth for Welcome Home Youth Advocacy. The Fostering Conversation podcast has played a major role in our mission as we've heard so many remarkable stories which have, in many ways, contributed to the overall vision of Welcome Home. We are looking forward to all God has in store for 2025!

Derick Lehman's story on adoption and his foster care experience is one you'll want to hear. While there may be no such thing as a perfect family here on earth, we can be encouraged that we have a Father in heaven who can use the messiness of this life and the schemes of the evil one for our good and His glory! Our true family and identity is found in the person of Jesus Christ.

Andrew Ostrander, the Director of Student Ministries at Wakarusa Missionary Church, shares his heart for students and discusses the importance of timing when meeting the physical and spiritual needs of a young person.

Phil and Jenny speak on the importance of being available, intentional, and obedient to the Lord's calling and the care we are to provide to those in need.

Mark Mikel is the Executive Director of Family Christian Development Center and has a wealth of experience and wisdom in the areas of family development, clinical counseling, and community support.

Josh and Tammi are the real deal, and they give such an honest perspective into the beauty and complexities of foster care!

Darin and Laura Arnott serve Native Americans through World Gospel Mission, and the way God is positioning their hearts to "get in the game" with the foster and adoptive community is remarkable.