FAM Podcast

On this episode Cheyenne describes her experience of being placed in the foster care system at the age of 13. Being the watchful sister to her younger brothers transformed her childhood to adulthood in an instant. In spite of all the hardships she endured, her faith enabled her to thrive within a space that most do not. Cheyenne’s advise to all considering fostering an older youth, “It’s important to just love them where they are at.” Do you have questions or comments? Maybe you want to ask any of our guests a question about their experiences? Reach out to us: famteamcontact@gmail.com

On this episode Jess walks us through her experience of being adopted at the age of 10. From childhood with her birth parents, to spending some time with her two sisters in foster care, her journey wove her into the woman she is today. Do you have questions or comments? Maybe you want to ask any of our guests a question about their experiences? Reach out to us: famteamcontact@gmail.com

On this episode, Neb opens up about his adoption journey from a unique perspective. Being adopted and coming to the United States at 12 years of age was a challenge. Neb takes a look back on his journey and points out where he believed God walked beside him. Neb concludes, “God knew I needed this family as much as this family needed me.” Do you have questions or comments? Maybe you want to ask one of our guests a question about their experiences? Reach out to us: famteamcontact@gmail.com

On this episode, DeAnna describes how her family persevered through an extended international adoption. She admits that it was in the waiting where God worked on her heart, changing her perspective moment by moment. The journey was filled with victories, but an equal amount of tears were shed. On the topic of adoption she proposes this: If you can put your fears aside and show up - its incredibly transforming for you and the child. Do you have questions or comments? Maybe you want to ask any of our guests a question about their experiences? Reach out to us: famteamcontact@gmail.com

On this episode, Joy explains the why of their decision to pursue adoption within their family. She explains how the seeds of fostering and adoption were planted early on, as she grew up near family who actively fostered children. She challenges those considering fostering or adoption to contemplate the why. Do you have questions or comments? Maybe you want to ask any of our guests a question about their experiences? Reach out to us: famteamcontact@gmail.com

On this episode, Traci reminds us that being a foster parent is hard and at times “gut wrenching” but as and adult, we have an opportunity to influence a young child in an extremely vulnerable place. Lastly, Traci reveals the few times where her faith grew exponentially, not surprisingly, it came at great emotional risk. Do you have questions or comments? Maybe you want to ask any of our guests a question about their experiences? Reach out to us: famteamcontact@gmail.com

On this episode, Jen explains how her family grew in faith and in numbers over the past few years. She tells us about her incredible journey towards giving up control and choosing to believe that Gods plan is always bigger and better that we can imagine. Do you have questions or comments? Maybe you want to ask any of our guests a question about their experiences? Reach out to us: famteamcontact@gmail.com

On this episode, Dori gives an honest account of her journey within the foster and adoption space. During the journey she experienced fear and doubt, but offers this advise to move through it, “When I feared or doubted my decision - I talked about Gods promises.” Do you have questions or comments? Maybe you want to ask any of our guests a question about their experiences? Reach out to us: famteamcontact@gmail.com

On this episode, Crina shares her perspective on being an adoptive parent through the foster care system. She offers this advise to all who consider this journey: “There is no greater thing than to welcome someone into your family.” Her practical advise on the subject brings it back to the basics in life, which is to love how you would want to be loved. Do you have questions or comments? Maybe you want to ask any of our guests a question about their experiences? Reach out to us: famteamcontact@gmail.com

On this episode, Aaron discusses some of the why behind their decision to pursue adoption. One key element in the beginning of the journey was prayer, the other was just setting your mind to actually doing it. Do you have questions or comments? Maybe you want to ask any of our guests a question about their experiences? Reach out to us: famteamcontact@gmail.com

On this episode, Freddie shares his perspective on an International adoption. Despite the lengthy journey to find his son, he would do it all over again in a heartbeat. His advise to others considering fostering or adopting is simple: Pray about it. Do you have questions or comments? Maybe you want to ask any of our guests a question about their experiences? Reach out to us: famteamcontact@gmail.com Check out the website with all the episodes: https://fampodcaster.buzzsprout.com/

On this episode, Matt shares his perspective on both International and Domestic adoptions. As he reflects on these journeys, his take aways are: Do you have questions or comments? Maybe you want to ask any of our guests a question about their experiences? Reach out to us - famteamcontact@gmail.com

On this episode Chris walks us through two vastly different worlds: International and Domestic adoptions. Chris encourages us to be vulnerable to “The Process” because if you think honestly about it - we really don’t control anything. Do you have questions or comments? Maybe you want to ask any of our guests something? Reach out - famteamcontact@gmail.com

On this episode Mike gives us an honest look at what it took to bring “K” home.

On this episode Liviu talks about the journey he and his wife traveled to meet their son. When speaking about the possibility of fostering or adopting, he encourages all of us, “If you are thinking of doing it, why haven’t you?”

Stories can change the way we look at the world. This is the hope. These are ordinary people telling their extraordinary stories while on the journey of fostering and adopting. Welcome to the Foster and Adoption Ministry (FAM) Podcast.