The Adoption & Foster Care Journey

By Sandra Flach

Host Sandra Flach is a mom of 8 children, 5 through adoption—one kinship and 4 international. Her youngest 2 are teens diagnosed with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). With over 30 years of pa... more

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How many episodes does The Adoption & Foster Care Journey have?

The podcast currently has 508 episodes available.

The Adoption & Foster Care Journey episodes:

February 23, 2026 Episode 520 - The FASD Journey with Adoptive Mom Kristin Hall
“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” -Isaiah 43:19

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.

On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with adoptive mom, Kristin Hall. Kristin graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Communications and a Master’s degree in Public Administration, focusing on nonprofit administration. After school, she got married and started her career as a Program Facilitator for SERVE, an emergency assistance agency, and later worked at the corporate offices of Prison Fellowship Ministries in a similar role.

Kristin stepped away from the workforce in 2003 after adopting her first two children, dedicating herself to family life while also taking on leadership roles in her church. She is also a member of the Hope for the FASD Journey online support community.

Listen to Sandra’s encouraging conversation with Kristin Hall on Episode 520 wherever you get your podcasts.

Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.

Links mentioned in this episode:
The Adoption & Foster Care Journey
AFCJ on YouTube
justicefororphansny.org
justicefororphansny.org/hope-community
Email: [email protected]
sandraflach.com
Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms
Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon
Mobilize Ohio
ReNew Retreat in NC
...more
58min
February 16, 2026 Episode 519 - God Adopted Us First with Alice H. Murray
“Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicia.” -Revelation 1:11

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.

On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Alice H. Murray—a retired adoption attorney, who pursues her passion for writing with a weekly blog and faith column, articles, and online and print devotions. Her writing also appears in numerous compilations publications such as Guideposts and Chicken Soup For the Soul.

Alice recently released her second book, God Adopted Us First: Faith Lessons From An Adoption Attorneys Adventures.

Listen to Sandra’s encouraging conversation with Alice Murray on Episode 519 wherever you get your podcasts.

Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.

Links mentioned in this episode:
The Adoption & Foster Care Journey
AFCJ on YouTube
justicefororphansny.org
justicefororphansny.org/hope-community
Email: [email protected]
sandraflach.com
Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms
Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon
Mobilize Ohio
ReNew Retreat in NC
Alice H. Murray - Website
...more
1h 5min
February 09, 2026 Episode 518 - In Control, In Charge, or In Christ with Sandra Flach
“I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” -Isaiah 46:4B

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.

On this episode, host Sandra Flach, shares a message about surrendering our burdens to the Lord. As parents and caregivers, we are not actually in control. As our kids get older, we’re not even in charge. But when we’re in Christ, our Good Shepherd carries us and our burdens—including our kids.

Listen to Sandra’s encouraging message on Episode 518 wherever you get your podcasts.

Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.

Links mentioned in this episode:
The Adoption & Foster Care Journey
AFCJ on YouTube
justicefororphansny.org
justicefororphansny.org/hope-community
Email: [email protected]
sandraflach.com
Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms
Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon
Mobilize Ohio
ReNew Retreat in NC
...more
48min
February 02, 2026 Episode 517 - Cooking Up an FASD Conversation with Red Shoe Chef, Derek Warren
“Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” -Matthew 17:20

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.

On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Derek Warren. Derek is a husband, father, and professional chef with over 20 years of experience in the kitchen. Alongside his wife, he and their family have walked the adoption and foster care journey, including parenting their son Xander, who has been impacted by FASD.

Out of both his professional background and lived family experience, Derek co-created Red Shoe Chefs, a father-son cooking project focused on practical kitchen skills, nutrition, and connection—especially for families navigating real-world challenges. Derek is passionate about using food, humor, and presence as tools for growth, healing, and relationship.

Listen to Sandra’s conversation with Derek Warren on Episode 517 wherever you get your podcasts.

Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.

Links mentioned in this episode:
The Adoption & Foster Care Journey
AFCJ on YouTube
justicefororphansny.org
justicefororphansny.org/hope-community
Email: [email protected]
sandraflach.com
Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms
Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon
Filled Retreat
Mobilize Ohio
ReNew Retreat in NC
https://www.youtube.com/@RedShoeChefs
...more
1h 24min
January 26, 2026 Episode 516 - Nutrition Series with Dr. Jerrod Brown, Part 4—Autism
“But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope:
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
His mercies are new every morning;
Great is your faithfulness.”
-Lamentations 3:21-23

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.

On this episode, host Sandra Flach, brings you the 4th and final episode in her 4-part series on Nutrition with Dr. Jerrod Brown. Today Dr. Brown unpacks the vital role nutrition plays in the brain and body of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

To view Dr. Brown’s slides for this episode, check out the Justice For Orphans’ YouTube channel HERE.

Listen to Sandra’s conversation with Dr. Brown on Episode 516 wherever you get your podcasts.

Register for your chance to win a free signed copy of Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster & Adoptive Moms HERE.

Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.

Links mentioned in this episode:
The Adoption & Foster Care Journey
AFCJ on YouTube
justicefororphansny.org
justicefororphansny.org/hope-community
Email: [email protected]
sandraflach.com
Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms
Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon
Filled Retreat
Mobilize Ohio
ReNew Retreat in NC
...more
45min
January 19, 2026 Episode 515 - Nutrition Series with Dr. Jerrod Brown, Part 3—ADHD
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." -Matthew 6:33

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.

On this episode, host Sandra Flach, brings you the 3rd in her 4-part series on Nutrition with Dr. Jerrod Brown. Today Dr. Brown unpacks the vital role nutrition plays in the brain and body of individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

To view Dr. Brown’s slides for this episode, check out the Justice For Orphans’ YouTube channel HERE.

Listen to Sandra’s conversation with Dr. Brown on Episode 515 wherever you get your podcasts.

Register for your chance to win a free signed copy of Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster & Adoptive Moms HERE.

Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.

Links mentioned in this episode:
The Adoption & Foster Care Journey
AFCJ on YouTube
justicefororphansny.org
justicefororphansny.org/hope-community
Email: [email protected]
sandraflach.com
Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms
Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon
Filled Retreat
Mobilize Ohio
ReNew Retreat in NC
...more
1h 9min
January 12, 2026 Episode 514 - Nutrition Series with Dr. Jerrod Brown, Part 2—FASD
"Jesus replied, 'You must love the LORD with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And a second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself.’” -Matthew 22:37-39

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.

On this episode, host Sandra Flach, brings you the second part in her 4-part series on Nutrition with Dr. Jerrod Brown. Today Dr. Brown unpacks the vital role nutrition plays in the brain and body of individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).

To view Dr. Brown’s slides for this episode, check out the Justice For Orphans’ YouTube channel HERE.

Listen to Sandra’s conversation with Dr. Brown on Episode 514 wherever you get your podcasts.

Register for your chance to win a free signed copy of Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster & Adoptive Moms HERE.

Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.

Links mentioned in this episode:
The Adoption & Foster Care Journey
AFCJ on YouTube
justicefororphansny.org
justicefororphansny.org/hope-community
Email: [email protected]
sandraflach.com
Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms
Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon
Filled Retreat
Mobilize Ohio
ReNew Retreat in NC
...more
1h 12min
January 05, 2026 Episode 513 - Nutrition Series with Dr. Jerrod Brown, Part 1—Trauma
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See,I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” -Isaiah 43:18-19

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.

On this episode, host Sandra Flach, kicks off her 4-part series on Nutrition with Dr. Jerrod Brown. Today Dr. Brown unpacks the vital role nutrition plays in the brain and body of individuals who have experienced trauma.

To view Dr. Brown’s slides for this episode, check out the Justice For Orphans’ YouTube channel HERE.

Listen to Sandra’s conversation with Dr. Brown on Episode 513 wherever you get your podcasts.

Register for your chance to win a free signed copy of Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster & Adoptive Moms HERE.

Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.

Links mentioned in this episode:
The Adoption & Foster Care Journey
AFCJ on YouTube
justicefororphansny.org
justicefororphansny.org/hope-community
Email: [email protected]
sandraflach.com
Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms
Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon
Filled Retreat
Mobilize Ohio
ReNew Retreat in NC
...more
1h 15min
December 29, 2025 Episode 512 - Showing Up For Kids in Foster Care with Kim Patton
"Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. Though you do not now see Him, you believe in Him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,…" -1 Peter 1:8

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.

On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Kim Patton. Kim is an adoptive and foster mama living in North Carolina. with her husband and 2 daughters. She writes online, has been the host of the Book Therapy podcast since 2022. Her book, “Nothing Wasted: Struggling Well Through Difficult Seasons” encourages readers to recognize personal growth amidst hard times. She is passionate about depending on God as she takes care of herself and others.

Listen to Sandra’s conversation with Kim Patton on Episode 512 wherever you get your podcasts.

Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.

Links mentioned in this episode:
The Adoption & Foster Care Journey
justicefororphansny.org
justicefororphansny.org/hope-community
Email: [email protected]
sandraflach.com
Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms
Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon
Filled Retreat
Mobilize Ohio
ReNew Retreat in NC
KimPatton.com
...more
1h 3min
December 22, 2025 Episode 511 - Advent—Love Arrives, Shines & Saves with Sandra Flach
"In this is love, not that we have loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another." -1 John 4:9-10

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.

On this episode, host Sandra Flach, completes her annual Advent series. Tune in this week as she shares the final Advent message about the arrival of God’s greatest gift of love.

She also shares a Holiday Survival Parenting Tip and a prayer for foster and adoptive parents.

Listen to Sandra’s Advent message—Love Arrives, Shines & Saves on Episode 511 wherever you get your podcasts.

Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.

Links mentioned in this episode:
The Adoption & Foster Care Journey
justicefororphansny.org
justicefororphansny.org/hope-community
Email: [email protected]
sandraflach.com
Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon
Filled Retreat
ReNew Retreat in NC
...more
29min

FAQs about The Adoption & Foster Care Journey:

How many episodes does The Adoption & Foster Care Journey have?

The podcast currently has 508 episodes available.

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