Best Kristen Crew Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 189: Scary Stories to Tell in the Void of Space 1:18:09

1h ago1:18:09

1:18:09

Our newly self-actualized pirate crew finishes up a few tasks surface-side before attempting to finish up a few tasks ship-side. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Wa…

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Episode 247: No One Ever Ages Out of Needing Care (w/ Jessica Cawthorn) 36:37

2d ago36:37

36:37

What happens when a child ages out of foster care? In addition to processing the grief of what they’ve lost, children in this circumstance have to navigate the world as an adult sometimes completely on their own. This is the story of my guest today. Jessica Cawthorn and her siblings were cared for by extended family after the death of her parents. …

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Ep 188: Loneliness is a Time Gun 1:16:22

2h ago1:16:22

1:16:22

With N-Zen consigned to the endless void, it's time to hit up Port Hues for a whole bunch of quest turnin' in. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from …

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Episode 246: Leaning on Community as a Single Foster Parent (w/ Emma Finton) 40:49

10d ago40:49

40:49

“I may be single and fostering by myself, but I am far from alone.” Community is a crucial aspect of anyone’s journey of becoming a foster parent as you navigate court dates, visitations, doctor’s appointments, school activities, big emotions, and more. When you’re a single foster parent, juggling all of those dynamics can be even more complex. Emm…

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BTS of an undercover cop: the ADHD brain and it's impact on work and faith 10:32

14d ago10:32

10:32

What really goes on behind the scenes (BTS) as an undercover cop? Dale Sutherland, retired DC police Sergeant and current pastor, along with host, Kristen Crew, let the audience listen in on a conversation they had between podcast recordings about Dale's ADHD brain, it's impact on his thinking, his work, and his faith. It gives an insightful look a…

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Kristen Berry's cerebral approach to high performance sailing team coaching! 50:59

5d ago50:59

50:59

Echoing high-performance team development in the business world, sailing instructor Kristen Berry focuses on the more cerebral aspects of sailing and team dynamics. We had a fascinating discussion about this different approach to coaching sailing teams. Lots to take away from the conversation, including why when the helmsperson is yelling it usuall…

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Ep 187: Goodnight Sweet Prince 1:10:18

7d ago1:10:18

1:10:18

Grab your favorite hanky because this episode is gonna make you produce fluids. No, not those fluids, the other ones. The sadness ones. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednes…

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Episode 245: When You Feel Unlovable (w/ Sheena Wood) 47:07

17d ago47:07

47:07

At four years old, Sheena Wood was told that she had to make herself “adoptable.” She had medical challenges with her eyesight, feeling lost and alone as she navigated the journey of foster care, moving from foster home to foster home throughout her early childhood. She felt rejected and didn’t know if anyone would want her or if she would be able …

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Ep 186: Nothing to Worry About (Part 2) 1:19:12

15d ago1:19:12

1:19:12

Part 2 of our epic combat continues now! If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from Team Meatbag? Check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com. Here …

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Episode 244: Finding Security & Identity as an Adoptee (w/ Trisha Priebe) 50:03

24d ago50:03

50:03

Regardless of our place in the foster care community, understanding who we are, who we belong to, and where our sense of security comes from is vital to our confidence in where we belong. It is such an honor to have Trisha Priebe on the podcast. She’s an adoptee and adoptive mom who serves as the Sr. Communications Coordinator for Lifesong for Orph…

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Ep 185: Nothing to Worry About (Part 1) 1:07:32

28d ago1:07:32

1:07:32

So remember last week when Mackie - our illustrious captain who is definitely the best captain, just ask Hopper - said there was nothing to worry about? Uh....well, here's part one of that nothing. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New…

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Episode 243: Uncovering Your Story as a Former Foster Child (w/ Dr. Mary Ann McMillan) 29:02

1M ago29:02

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This week, I have a powerful story to share with you from a former foster child, adoptee, and advocate for human rights. I am honored to introduce you to my guest, Dr. Mary Ann McMillan. She is a passionate advocate for foster youth and adoptees, whose advocacy is deeply personal because it’s inspired by her own experience as an adoptee who spent m…

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Ep 184: Legitimate Buyer's Club 1:05:28

27d ago1:05:28

1:05:28

The ground team carries out a daring stealth mission which Mackie absolutely and in no way compromises. Hilde shows off a new talent while Yazid and Hopper pretend to enjoy buying people (yucky). Auggie waits for everything to go pear-shaped so he can swoop in and save the day. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of me…

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Episode 242: Defining Success in the Hard Moments of Foster Parenting (w/ Nate and Kristen Crew) 36:08

1M ago36:08

36:08

When foster care feels overwhelming, how do we hold on to hope? How do we define success? How do we find light when so much feels dark? Nate and Kristen Crew are my guests on the podcast today. They have been married for almost 15 years and have 7 children – four adopted through foster care and three by birth. Rather than a specific “calling” to fo…

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Decisions at gates, recovering from starts, and the art of simplicity with North Sail's Allan Terhune 46:53

1M ago46:53

46:53

A fascinating discussion with renowned racing sailor Allan Terhune. We discussed with Allan in-depth the art and craft of decision-making at gates, his philosophy around focus and simplicity, and recovering from (and avoiding!) bad starts. Allan’s a world champion in J/22s, has eleven North American wins in the Lightning, Pan-Am Games gold medalist…

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Ep 183: Chick in a Box 58:37

1M ago58:37

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While CB tries to convince the pirates to unionize, Hopper and Yazid draw closer to their goal. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from Team Meatbag? C…

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Episode 241: Cultivating Independence and Belonging for Teens (w/ Chandler James) 42:38

2M ago42:38

42:38

For teens (and for any child in foster care), how can we create spaces where they are safe, feel belonging, and develop their sense of independence? How can we give them involvement in the development of what that space looks like? My guest today is a dear friend, Chandler James. Chandler used to be an Advocate Coach here at The Forgotten Initiativ…

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Ep 182: Gimme Them Min Mins 1:09:24

1M ago1:09:24

1:09:24

The away team descends upon the mysterious moon while Mackie and CB receive an intriguing hail. Hale? The thingie when a person pings you with a message and then you talk at them and accidentally tell them things you probably shouldn't but it's okay because you just throw a sexbot at them and hope they don't shoot you. However you spell that. If yo…

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Episode 240: Combining Word and Deed to Provide Belonging (w/ Dr. Krish Kandiah) 50:28

2M ago50:28

50:28

You may have seen us talking about our brand new podcast Just Neighbors. Well today, we're sharing one of those conversations right here on The Forgotten Podcast! This was such a powerful episode, with challenging and honest takeaways for those who follow Christ in our complex world. Just Neighbors is a podcast for every believer who desires to liv…

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Undercover police cases gone wrong 28:16

2M ago28:16

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What really goes on behind the scenes as an undercover cop? Dale Sutherland, retired DC police Sergeant and current pastor, along with host, Kristen Crew, take us back to hear what life is like as an undercover cop. It's easy to talk about the successful big cases, but in this episode they talk about a few of the undercover police cases that have g…

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Winning moves from the J/105 champions 50:30

2M ago50:30

50:30

Prepare to hear from Randy Hecht and Russ Silvestri’s masterclass on the finer points of sailing a J/105! Randy and Russ raced their J/105 Niuhi to back-to-back North American championships on the breezy waters of San Francisco Bay in 2022 and Rye, New York in 2023, only the latest in a long career of sailing success. From collegiate sailing in Cal…

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Ep 181: You Commit One Act of Piracy... 1:09:27

2M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Is the crew of the Irish Goodbye a pirate crew? Does their captain have an eye patch? Did they just receive a treasure map with a giant X marking some potentially lucrative spot? Only one way to find out! If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platfo…

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Episode 239: Trauma-Informed Sleep Principles (w/ Allison Ezell) 47:02

2M ago47:02

47:02

During the month of June, applications to become a TFI Advocate are open! TFI Advocates bridge the gap between churches and agencies right in their local community. Get the details and apply right here. Whether a child has experienced foster care or adoption, there is history and trauma to navigate. As you can imagine, this can spill over into eati…

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Ep 180: Have You Tried Turning it Pi Over Four Radians 1:09:51

2M ago1:09:51

1:09:51

When you've got four days in metadimensional space to kill, you gotta use that time wisely. And by wisely we of course mean trying to solve a puzzle we failed to figure out waaaaay back in episode 2. Fingers crossed our adventures have given us just a *smidge* more info to maybe learn something new about this mysterious alien obelisk Stardaddy is s…

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Episode 238: Making the Hard Decision to Stop Being a Foster Parent (w/ Lisa Robertson) 35:16

2M ago35:16

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During the month of June, applications to become a TFI Advocate are open! TFI Advocates bridge the gap between churches and agencies right in their local community. Get the details and apply right here. We cover many topics here on The Forgotten Podcast from how to know when to start fostering, real stories of people throughout the foster care comm…

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Ep 179: Chatstronomica - Lucky Number 7 1:31:25

2M ago1:31:25

1:31:25

It's Chatstronomica and you know what that means! Time to enjoy a few adult beverages while answering your questions. As usual, this one is lightly edited with an extended cut available soon on our Patreon feed. Thanks for all your great questions and we'll see ya on the other side! If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band …

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Episode 237: Foster Care & Baseball (w/ Emily Cole) 36:49

2M ago36:49

36:49

Applications to become a TFI Advocate are open in June! TFI Advocates bridge the gap between churches and agencies right in their local community. Get the details and apply right here. Foster care and baseball. On the surface, these two things don’t sound related at all, but my guest this week would beg to differ. Emily Cole is the co-owner with he…

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Ep 178: Go On, Git 1:20:40

2M ago1:20:40

1:20:40

With a fledgling revolution taking its first shaky steps on Panamorphe, Team Meatbag heads off into the metaphorical sunset secure in the knowledge that they've done good. Probably. Maybe? Either way, it's time to blow this pop-sickle stand. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subs…

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A panel discussion before Charleston Race Week 2024 44:35

3M ago44:35

44:35

A super-interesting and revealing panel discussion with top Charleston sailors the evening before the start of 2024 Charleston Race Week. You’ll about how they prepare for CRW, how local knowledge helps (or hinders!) course, how they manage campaigns and teams and much more! Thanks to Sarah Schaill Colarusso for co-hosting our panel of Madeline Bal…

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Episode 236: Navigating the Complexity of Court (w/ Judge Brian Goldrick) 38:09

3M ago38:09

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Applications to become a TFI Advocate are open in June! TFI Advocates bridge the gap between churches and agencies right in their local community. Get the details and apply right here. Court can be hard to understand and difficult to navigate for everyone involved. How does a case progress? Can a foster parent attend court dates for biological pare…

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Ep 177: Aloha, Pork 1:01:30

3M ago1:01:30

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Y'all, we gotta figure out how to get this split party back together now, ya hear? If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from Team Meatbag? Check us out o…

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Episode 235: Supporting & Serving TFI Advocates (w/ Jody Vanderburg & Liz Archambault) 40:27

3M ago40:27

40:27

Applications to become a TFI Advocate are opening in June! Get the details and sign-up to be notified when applications are live right here. Today’s conversation made me a little emotional because I never could have imagined what God would do with this ministry when I launched it over a decade ago. I could have never imagined that we would have lea…

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Ep 176: Droids Don't Get Force Ghosts 1:13:29

3M ago1:13:29

1:13:29

With enthusiastic revolutionaries closing in and a deadline to meet, Hopper, Yazid, and CB get a brilliant idea (hint hint: Looks like the Meatbag folks are at it again). Meanwhile, Auggie and Mackie hang tight on their way back to The Irish Goodbye. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to c…

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Episode 234: Finding Forever Families for Every Child (w/ Kaycee Stanley) 37:53

3M ago37:53

37:53

Can you remember the child, family, or experience that inspired you to become a part of the foster care community? It’s likely you were inspired because you heard their story or got to see their action firsthand. With an understanding of the power of story and a passion for children who are waiting for their forever families, Kaycee Stanley and her…

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Ep 175: Five Guys are People! 1:15:13

3M ago1:15:13

1:15:13

You know how sometimes someone says something funny and you're like "Oh damn, that's a title right there" and then it's really just a one off joke referencing an old movie that doesn't *really* explain the episode but then you still use it? So yeah, here we are. Anyway, hit that play button for Yazid's first violence! PS: We've got a longer intro t…

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Episode 233: You Don't Have to Foster to Care (w/ Maddie Box) 32:13

3M ago32:13

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You will often hear us say, “You don’t have to foster to care.” One of the most important aspects of foster parenting (without burning out) is having a supportive community of people around you. I have the honor today of talking with someone in this critical support role. Maddie Box is 26 years old and works as a pediatric speech-language pathologi…

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