In this episode, host Jordan Dillon sits down with Ryan MacDonald from Foster the City for an honest, practical conversation about adoption, foster care, and learning to love vulnerable children as a family and a church.

Ryan shares his personal journey into adopting and fostering, how his family is shaped today, and why partnering with organizations like Foster the City matters. Jordan and Ryan talk through the biggest hurdles people face when considering foster care, how to discern if this is the right time for your family, and what healthy preparation looks like for parents stepping into this season.

They also discuss the encouraging trends Ryan is seeing in the foster community, the concerns leaders should be paying attention to, and how everyday believers can stay connected and supportive even if they’re not fostering themselves.

Whether you're exploring foster care, supporting someone who is, or wanting to better understand the needs of vulnerable children, this episode offers grounded wisdom, lived experience, and hope for the future.

A Love That Costs Something - Adoption Day 2025 - Ryan MacDonald - (11/23/25) by Jubilee Church Sunset Hills

Deeply Rooted 2025 | Workshop C: The Gift of Generational Relationships f. V. Herrington & A. Mowrey by Jubilee Church Sunset Hills

Deeply Rooted 2025 | Workshop A: Awaken to His Voice feat. Brenda McCutchan by Jubilee Church Sunset Hills

Deeply Rooted 2025 | Workshop D: Awake to the Exchange That Changes Everything feat. Rebekah Neely by Jubilee Church Sunset Hills

Deeply Rooted 2025 | Workshop B: The Hard Yes: Finding Peace in Painful Obedience feat. Lissy Dillon by Jubilee Church Sunset Hills

Deeply Rooted 2025 | Main Session 1 feat. Alyssa McCutchan by Jubilee Church Sunset Hills

Deeply Rooted 2025 | Main Session 2 feat. Miranda Stewart by Jubilee Church Sunset Hills

Deeply Rooted 2025 | Workshop E: Wisdom in the Inmost Parts feat. Sylvia Nelson by Jubilee Church Sunset Hills

Sword of the Spirit - Battle Ready - Bryan Mowrey - (11/16/25) by Jubilee Church Sunset Hills