Best Hope Bridge/Adkins Media Co Podcasts (2024)

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30. The Joy & the Pain of Foster Care & Adoption With Nicole Burton 31:18

7d ago31:18

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In this deeply moving episode of the ReStoried podcast, we sit down with the incredible Nicole Burton, a woman whose journey through motherhood is nothing short of extraordinary. Nicole, a biological, foster, and adoptive mom, opens up about the profound emotional highs and lows she has experienced along her path. From the joy of welcoming a child …

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29. Dragging Vs. Leading: The Positive Impact of Foster Care on Your Biological Family 28:51

15d ago28:51

28:51

What is the difference between dragging your biological family through the muck and mire of foster care versus leading them through it well? If you are a foster or adoptive parent, more than likely, you know what we are talking about when it comes to facing some adversity from the people who love you when you first share the news that you are becom…

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28. Healing Through Love: Christa Carrero's Animal-Assisted Interventions at H.O.P.E.-full Pastures 29:24

24d ago29:24

29:24

In this episode, we're privileged to hear the remarkable story of Christa Carrero and her family as they embark on a journey of fostering and healing. Over the past 11 years, Christa, her supportive husband, and their five courageous daughters have welcomed 35 children into their hearts and home through foster care. Christa emphasizes that fosterin…

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27. Building Futures: Supporting Youth Transitioning from Foster Care with Lisa Dickson 31:03

1M ago31:03

31:03

In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Lisa Dickson, a former foster youth turned advocate. Lisa's early experiences in the foster care system shaped her dedication to improving outcomes for others like her. As a founding member of the Foster Care Alumni of America and Alumni of Care Together Improving Outcomes Now (ACTION Ohio), L…

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26. Clarity, Courage, and Foster Care 34:34

1M ago34:34

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Welcome to the ReStoried Podcast. In this episode, Brian shares his journey navigating the delicate balance between clarity and courage in life's pivotal decisions. From grappling with cancer to reuniting with former foster children and making tough church choices, he’s often found himself yearning for crystal-clear direction amidst the uncertainty…

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25. From Awareness to Action: Empowering Churches to Support Foster Families with Brannon Marshall & Judy McClintock 43:37

2M ago43:37

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In this episode, we're joined by Brannon Marshall, the pastor of North Canton Chapel, and Judy, the director of family life. Their perspectives provide valuable insights into the churches' role in supporting foster families. Brannon’s deep involvement in our community offers valuable insights, while Judy brings her perspective from witnessing the j…

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24. From Ashes to Beauty: Navigating Reactive Attachment Disorder with Crystal Kershaw 42:31

2M ago42:31

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Welcome to another episode of The ReStoried Podcast! In today's conversation, we sit down with Crystal, a devoted Christ-follower, wife, mother, counselor, and friend. Crystal's journey is one of deep passion and purpose, centered around connecting others with God's transformative power and unwavering presence. With a background in women's ministry…

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23. Navigating Ambiguous Loss in Foster Care 31:04

2M ago31:04

31:04

Here on The Restoried Podcast, we don’t want to shy away from talking about the hard things. That is why we are starting a series about dealing with grief and loss in the realm of foster care and adoption. In this emotionally resonant episode, we dive into the profound complexities of foster care, focusing on the often-overlooked aspect of ambiguou…

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22. Thinking of Becoming a Foster Parent? Start Here 28:55

2M ago28:55

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Thinking of Becoming a Foster Parent? In this episode, we explore the complex and rewarding world of foster care, answering common questions and shedding light on the journey of becoming foster parents. Join us as we explore what foster care truly looks like and the steps involved in becoming a foster parent. Whether you're a prospective foster par…

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21. Faith, Finances, & Phenomenal Living for the Single Mom with Aisha Taylor 52:05

2M ago52:05

52:05

In this episode of The ReStoried Podcast, we dive deep into the often-overlooked struggles faced by single mothers, particularly in the realm of finances. Our guest, Aisha Taylor, a single mom of twins and author of “Navigating the “Impossible”: A Survival Guide for Single Moms From Pregnancy Through the First Year of Motherhood,” shares her person…

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20. Encouraging Families & Equipping Leaders with Jason Johnson 42:33

3M ago42:33

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If you were at Mobilize Ohio last year, then this week’s guest will be familiar to you! In today’s episode of The Restoried Podcast, we are welcoming Jason Johnson. Jason is a writer and speaker who encourages families and equips church and organizational leaders on their foster care and adoption journeys. He currently serves as the National Direct…

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19. Balancing Reality & Hope in Foster Care and Adoption with Jillana Goble 43:57

3M ago43:57

43:57

If you were part of the Mobilize Ohio experience last year, get ready for a familiar face! We're thrilled to welcome back the dynamic Jillana Goble – an advocate, author, and all-around powerhouse who left a lasting impression as a Mobilize Ohio speaker. Jillana is a mother to five remarkable children who have significantly influenced and molded he…

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18. Fighting to Preserve Sibling Relationships in Foster Care with Tania Paradez 45:09

3M ago45:09

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Welcome back to The ReStoried Podcast! Today, we are joined by Tania Paredez and Bethany Adkins. Both of these women have valuable experience and knowledge in navigating the challenges of the foster care system. Specifically, in today’s episode, we highlight the importance of preserving sibling relationships in Foster Care. Keeping siblings togethe…

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17. Take a Chance on Me: Breaking Down the Challenges Faced by Teens in Care with Maranda and Darien Karenbauer 38:57

3M ago38:57

38:57

Did you know that if a teen in foster care isn’t welcomed in by a foster care family, they could potentially be sent to stay at a local detention center? That was the case for one of our guests today, Darien Karenbauer. After being in and out of foster care, two failed adoptions, and nowhere to call home, Darien was sent to live at the local detent…

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16. Encouragement for Child Welfare Workers with Blake Boyer 32:27

4M ago32:27

32:27

Today, we are so excited to be in conversation with another one of our Speakers who will be with us at our Mobilize Ohio 2024 event. We are joined by Blake Boyer, who is a Christian Social Worker. Blake’s mission is to help Christians as they foster/adopt and mentor Social Workers as they navigate the Child Welfare System. In this episode, Blake di…

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15. Building Bridges to Healing: Stephanie Ellison's Story of Redemption 36:59

4M ago36:59

36:59

Today, you are getting a sneak peek into the life of Stephanie Ellison, one of our speakers for the Mobilize Ohio Event! Join us as we dive into the remarkable journey of Stephanie Ellison. Despite a very challenging early life marked by homelessness, parental incarceration, maternal addiction, and foster care, Stephanie's narrative is not one of d…

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14. Supporting Single Moms through Mentorship 36:11

4M ago36:11

36:11

If you truly want to help a child- you must first start by supporting the Mama. In this episode, we have the privilege of engaging in a meaningful interview with the women from the Mentor Mom Ministry at Louisville Church, which explores the vital topic of supporting single moms. These incredible women have made it their mission to provide assistan…

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13. Stronger Together: The Merging of Foster Our Community with Hope Bridge 21:51

4M ago21:51

21:51

Have you ever wondered how Foster Our Community and Hope Bridge work together? Welcome back to another episode of ReStoried! Today, we're discussing the incredible journey of our two organizations – Foster Our Community and Hope Bridge. Join us as we share some really exciting news about the merging of Foster Our Community with Hope Bridge, and dis…

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12. Come And See What God Has Done 35:10

5M ago35:10

35:10

A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices. In the world of foster care, there can be a lot of darkness and discouragement, unfortunately. However, with it being Christmas, in today’s episode, we want to share some hope with our success stories and shed some positive light on all the amazing things that are being done to support these vulnerable fa…

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11. Churches, Where Are You? 43:48

5M ago43:48

43:48

It is very clear that God calls all of us to care for the vulnerable, like those in the Foster Care System. So churches, where are you? In this episode, we passionately advocate for the pivotal role of the church in supporting foster children. We share our personal callings into foster care to aid the vulnerable, but it raises a critical concern ab…

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10. When Christmas Doesn’t Feel So Merry 25:47

5M ago25:47

25:47

“It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Or at least that’s what we’re being told on commercials, social media, and pretty much anywhere else we look. But what happens when it’s Christmas time, and you’re feeling anything but merry? In today’s episode, we are here to normalize and validate your feelings if this time of year doesn’t always feel as…

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9. Don't Do This Alone 28:12

5M ago28:12

28:12

When you start your Foster Care journey, there will sometimes be people who just don’t get it. When your friends and family question your decision to begin Foster Care, what should you do? For many people, their first instinct is to isolate themselves and try to carry the burdens of their journey themselves. This often leads to burnout and people d…

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8. Navigating Relationships with Biological Families in Foster Care 40:41

5M ago40:41

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One of the most common fears that people have when beginning their Foster Care journey is what their relationship with the child’s biological family will look like. Will they view you as an enemy or someone who is on their side? Join us in this episode as we share our initial perspectives on biological family relationships, exploring how these pers…

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7. Supporting Those in the Trenches of Foster Care: An Episode on Giving Tuesday 27:40

6M ago27:40

27:40

So much of our organization has been built on relationships. Often if you build the relationship first, the need will arise. Over the last several months, we have been intentionally building relationships with people around us such as caseworkers, the single moms in our program, foster children, foster families, and youth who have aged out of the s…

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6. Sowing and Reaping: The Legacy of The Christ Foundation 35:25

6M ago35:25

35:25

Did you know that what you do today will leave a legacy for generations to come? Today, we are honored to share the mics with The Christ Foundation Executive Director Lewis Yoder and Director of Operations Andi Kadas. The Christ Foundation was founded by Jerry Moore back in 1971. Jerry Moore was an extremely successful businessman with a heart for …

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5. Brian’s Story: Everyone Can Do Something 34:20

6M ago34:20

34:20

Is everyone called to be a foster family? Join us today as we chat with our Director of Church Engagement, Brian Troyer. Brian candidly shares what led his family to foster care, as well as his experience along the way. As you’ve likely realized through our previous episodes, many of these stories have been divinely intertwined, and Brian’s journey…

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4. Mel’s Story: Find the Broken and Build a House There 30:10

6M ago30:10

30:10

Do you have someone who will come to you in your deepest valleys and meet you right where you are? Today, we are honored to share a conversation with our Single Mom’s Program Director, Melanie Montgomery. Melanie has held the titles of foster and adoptive mom and is also a social worker in child and family welfare. On today’s episode, Melanie share…

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3. Nicole’s Story: A Call Worthy of the Cost 35:23

6M ago35:23

35:23

“I could never do foster care because I could never let them go and say goodbye.” The above statement is a common and genuine sentiment many share when discussing foster care. Foster care is a journey that can come with unexpected twists and turns, sacrifice, and yes, sometimes even goodbyes and heartache. Join us today as our Foster Care Program D…

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2. Lisa’s Story: Beauty from Ashes 24:32

6M ago24:32

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“I’ve always dreamed of doing foster care.” When people share their journeys of becoming foster families, this might be a common phrase you hear. The reality is that this isn’t the case for everyone who becomes a foster parent. For our Executive Director, Lisa Robertson, foster care was never on her radar. Lisa married her husband, they had their f…

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1. Bringing Hope to Dark Places: Welcome to ReStoried 17:46

6M ago17:46

17:46

“The system is so broken” is a common phrase when we talk about foster care - and it is. But does that mean that we don’t engage? Is it even possible to bring hope to dark places like this, or is it too far gone? While there’s no doubt that the child welfare system is overwhelmed and struggling nationwide, we truly believe that hope is not lost. We…

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ReStoried - The Trailer 2:40

6M ago2:40

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30. The Joy & the Pain of Foster Care & Adoption With Nicole Burton 31:18

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29. Dragging Vs. Leading: The Positive Impact of Foster Care on Your Biological Family 28:51

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28. Healing Through Love: Christa Carrero's Animal-Assisted Interventions at H.O.P.E.-full Pastures 29:24

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27. Building Futures: Supporting Youth Transitioning from Foster Care with Lisa Dickson 31:03

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26. Clarity, Courage, and Foster Care 34:34

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25. From Awareness to Action: Empowering Churches to Support Foster Families with Brannon Marshall & Judy McClintock 43:37

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24. From Ashes to Beauty: Navigating Reactive Attachment Disorder with Crystal Kershaw 42:31

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23. Navigating Ambiguous Loss in Foster Care 31:04

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22. Thinking of Becoming a Foster Parent? Start Here 28:55

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21. Faith, Finances, & Phenomenal Living for the Single Mom with Aisha Taylor 52:05

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20. Encouraging Families & Equipping Leaders with Jason Johnson 42:33

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19. Balancing Reality & Hope in Foster Care and Adoption with Jillana Goble 43:57

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18. Fighting to Preserve Sibling Relationships in Foster Care with Tania Paradez 45:09

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17. Take a Chance on Me: Breaking Down the Challenges Faced by Teens in Care with Maranda and Darien Karenbauer 38:57

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16. Encouragement for Child Welfare Workers with Blake Boyer 32:27

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15. Building Bridges to Healing: Stephanie Ellison's Story of Redemption 36:59

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14. Supporting Single Moms through Mentorship 36:11

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13. Stronger Together: The Merging of Foster Our Community with Hope Bridge 21:51

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12. Come And See What God Has Done 35:10

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11. Churches, Where Are You? 43:48

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10. When Christmas Doesn’t Feel So Merry 25:47

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9. Don't Do This Alone 28:12

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8. Navigating Relationships with Biological Families in Foster Care 40:41

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7. Supporting Those in the Trenches of Foster Care: An Episode on Giving Tuesday 27:40

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6. Sowing and Reaping: The Legacy of The Christ Foundation 35:25

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5. Brian’s Story: Everyone Can Do Something 34:20

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4. Mel’s Story: Find the Broken and Build a House There 30:10

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3. Nicole’s Story: A Call Worthy of the Cost 35:23

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2. Lisa’s Story: Beauty from Ashes 24:32

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1. Bringing Hope to Dark Places: Welcome to ReStoried 17:46

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ReStoried - The Trailer 2:40

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