Angela has been on every side of foster care: being a foster youth herself, having her daughter taken from her and placed into the system, becoming a foster mom and even starting a ministry to serve those in Foster Care. Today she gives us an inside look on her journey in all aspects of foster care and then the ministry she started, Foster Blessings and what her vision is for Foster Blessings.

If you've been interested in helping children in Foster Care or families that serve children in Foster Care but you are personally unable to house children, Foster Blessings is a great way for you to have a hands on approach in the foster care system and make an impact. You can contact Angela about starting a Foster Blessings at your church on Instagram @foster_blessingsefc or at 845-516-4218.

Scripture Referenced: James 1:27

Audio by Woodward, Josh.  "Josie Has The Upper Hand." Only Whispering, Josh Woodward, 2015-02-21, Free Music Archive, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Only_Whispering/JoshWoodward-NQC-10-JosieHasTheUpperHand_1237

Where is your identity? What do you identify yourself with or in? So many Christians claim to have their identity placed in Christ and simultaneously put other things ahead of Christ in order of importance in their mind and heart. So what does it look like to place your identity in Christ?

Scripture referenced:

Genesis 29:31-35

Matthew 16:24,26

Mark 10:17-22

Ephesians 1

Pastor Rick Warren is the author of Purpose Driven Life.

And, remember that your pain isn't pointless and God's got a beautiful purpose all planned out just for YOU.

Audio by Woodward, Josh.  "Josie Has The Upper Hand." Only Whispering, Josh Woodward, 2015-02-21, Free Music Archive, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Only_Whispering/JoshWoodward-NQC-10-JosieHasTheUpperHand_1237

Today's topic is not a light one. We discuss miscarriage and stillbirth and the many emotions and struggles that come along with that. My guest today, Casey Berry ( @caseyrenee1019 ) has had 7 pregnancies : 4 delivered, 2 buried, 2 earth side, and 5 total Heavenly Babies: Sawyer, Baby Faye, Riley, Finley and Miles. She opens up with us about each loss and how clinging to God and her faith is what has gotten her through the most difficult moments of her life.

Scripture Referenced: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Song Referenced: I will walk by faith by Jeremy Camp

Audio by Woodward, Josh.  "Josie Has The Upper Hand." Only Whispering, Josh Woodward, 2015-02-21, Free Music Archive, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Only_Whispering/JoshWoodward-NQC-10-JosieHasTheUpperHand_1237

The easiest thing to do when reading through the book of Job is to admire his faith through his great trials and while it's a great thing to do, I want to take a different approach to the book. Today we dive into the Old Testament book of Job to see what we can learn about God and His character from the trials that Job went through and see how the God who was with Job in his trials, is the same God who is with us in our trials.

Scripture referenced:

And, remember that your pain isn't pointless and God's got a beautiful purpose all planned out just for YOU.

Audio by Woodward, Josh.  "Josie Has The Upper Hand." Only Whispering, Josh Woodward, 2015-02-21, Free Music Archive, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Only_Whispering/JoshWoodward-NQC-10-JosieHasTheUpperHand_1237

This week I talk with a dear friend about something that most of us have struggled with at some point : body dysmorphia, or in laymen's terms, struggling with how we look for whatever reason. We dig into where this struggle originated for her and some practical tips she's using to help herself heal from this view.

Scripture referenced:

Psalm 139:14

2 Corinthians 2:5

Matthew 28:18-20

1 Timothy 2:8-10

1 Peter 3:3-4

2 Corinthians 4:16

Song of Solomon 4:7

1 Samuel 16:7

Proverbs 31:30

1 Corinthians 3:16

And, remember that your pain isn't pointless and God's got a beautiful purpose all planned out just for YOU.

Audio by Woodward, Josh.  "Josie Has The Upper Hand." Only Whispering, Josh Woodward, 2015-02-21, Free Music Archive, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Only_Whispering/JoshWoodward-NQC-10-JosieHasTheUpperHand_1237

Have you ever put too much stock in what someone else said or believed about you? Have you ever let the lie that someone else spoke over you hold you back? Maybe it's time to look at the Lord and realize that you don't have to be good enough because He already is.

Today I interview my friend Chelsea about a time she believed a lie a friend spoke over her and how it hurt her for years to come but also how it's taught her more about the grace of God than she ever knew before.

Verses referenced:

Philippians 4:13

Psalm 30:5

Psalm 118:6

The Hub Ministry: Purchased : http://thehubministry.org/purchased/

Audio by Woodward, Josh.  "Josie Has The Upper Hand." Only Whispering, Josh Woodward, 2015-02-21, Free Music Archive, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Only_Whispering/JoshWoodward-NQC-10-JosieHasTheUpperHand_1237

In today's episode I want to help you get to know me a little better as well as explain where the idea of this podcast came from, and even more than that, the vision moving forward with Purpose Through Pain.

And, remember that your pain isn't pointless and God's got a beautiful purpose all planned out just for YOU.

Audio by Woodward, Josh.  "Josie Has The Upper Hand." Only Whispering, Josh Woodward, 2015-02-21, Free Music Archive, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Only_Whispering/JoshWoodward-NQC-10-JosieHasTheUpperHand_1237

This episode is short and sweet to help give you an idea of what to expect from this podcast!

Until then, remember that your pain isn't pointless and God's got a beautiful purpose all planned out just for YOU.

Audio by Woodward, Josh.  "Josie Has The Upper Hand." Only Whispering, Josh Woodward, 2015-02-21, Free Music Archive, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Only_Whispering/JoshWoodward-NQC-10-JosieHasTheUpperHand_1237