Ministry Wives Podcast

God’s Faithfulness in Every "Yes": Lynette Ezell on Ministry and Motherhood


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When you put your “yes” on the table, you never know where God might lead. For Lynette Ezell, that yes has looked like navigating miscarriage, parenting biological children, adopting internationally, fostering locally, and supporting her grown daughters as they walk the same road. Through every season, God has proven faithful in both the joys and the struggles of ministry and motherhood.

In this episode of the Ministry Wives Podcast, Amy Petersen sits down with Lynette Ezell—wife, mom of six, grandmother, and ministry leader. Together, they talk candidly about the highs and lows of adoption and foster care, what it means to parent through trauma, and how to keep saying yes to God even when the road is long and hard.

Whether you’re considering adoption, already walking that journey, or simply want to support foster and adoptive families in your church or community, this conversation will encourage and equip you to take the next step of experiencing God’s faithfulness.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode with Lynette Ezell:
  • How God shaped Lynette’s family story through both loss and adoption
  • What it means to keep your “yes” on the table—even when doors close
  • The reality of parenting kids from hard places and why trauma-informed care matters
  • Practical ways churches and ministry wives can support foster and adoptive families
  • Why your “yes” may look different than someone else’s, but God’s faithfulness remains the same
  • Resources & Links Mentioned:
    • The Adopting and Fostering Home Podcast
    • Family Advocacy Ministry (FAM)
    • Duffel Bags for Foster Care: Launching a Restoring Dignity Ministry in Your Church
    • Backpack Ministry Guide
    • The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family by Karyn B. Purvis
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