Best Somer Colbert and Christian Parenting Podcasts (2024)

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Refresher: Mindful Parenting with Kelly Hamilton Part 3 36:03

3h ago36:03

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Summer is a busy season for all families, including my own! That's why I thought this would be a great opportunity to refresh our memories with this incredible series, "Mindful Parenting" featuring my special guest: Kelly Hamilton. Kelly is the Founder and Executive Director of "The Connected Life." She helps people build healthy connections to God…

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Refresher: Mindful Parenting with Kelly Hamilton Part 2 22:49

4d ago22:49

22:49

Summer is a busy season for all families, including my own! That's why I thought this would be a great opportunity to refresh our memories with this incredible series, "Mindful Parenting" featuring my special guest: Kelly Hamilton. Kelly is the Founder and Executive Director of "The Connected Life." She helps people build healthy connections to God…

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Refresher: Mindful Parenting with Kelly Hamilton Part 1 20:45

14d ago20:45

20:45

Summer is a busy season for all families, including my own! That's why I thought this would be a great opportunity to refresh our memories with this incredible series, "Mindful Parenting" featuring my special guest: Kelly Hamilton. Kelly is the Founder and Executive Director of "The Connected Life." She helps people build healthy connections to God…

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Listener Q & A episode - Is it Trauma or is it Drama? 31:41

22d ago31:41

31:41

Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. This week, I am tackling a question submitted from a listener. I am unpacking what certain behaviors mean, how to tell if its "trauma or drama." Let's be honest, kids can act out for a number of reasons and we need to know how to respond appropriately. In this episode, I go over a variety of behaviors, signs, …

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5 Traits of a Healthy Family with Dr. Gary Chapman 28:35

27d ago28:35

28:35

Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. This week, I am joined by Dr. Gary Chapman. Gary is an author, speaker, and counselor— and he has a passion for people and for helping them form lasting relationships. He is the bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages® series and the director of Marriage and Family Life Consultants, Inc. Gary Travels the wo…

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Hard is Not the Same as Bad 36:06

1M ago36:06

36:06

Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. This week, I am joined by author "M is for Mama" Abbie Halberstadt. Abbie is the busy mom of ten kiddos who also finds time to encourage Christian mamas in their calling of motherhood. As moms, we are laying the foundation for our kids to know Christ; it is a heavy responsibility but one we can do with God on …

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Everything You Need to Know from an Adoption Attorney 40:19

1M ago40:19

40:19

Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. This week, our special guest is an attorney to help us answer all the legal and financial questions: Lucrece Bundy. Lucrece always had a passion for helping children but didn't expect God would call her to helping children and parents from a legal perspective. Now, she is not only a lawyer advocating for famil…

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Beyond the Black Trash Bag: Understanding the Calling of Foster Care 43:45

2M ago43:45

43:45

Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. This week, I am joined with the incredible Jennifer Kritner who shares her powerful story of foster care and adoption. Jennifer had a difficult time having her two biological sons but then due to some medical challenges, she was given the devastating news that she could no longer have children. Through this he…

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Loving Adopted Children Well 40:08

2M ago40:08

40:08

Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. This week, I am joined with author, professor, speaker, and mother of three precious adopted children: Dr. Laurel Shaler. Laurel has co-written a book with Dr. Gary Chapman titled "Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages Approach" which has sparked today's conversation. Laurel and I discuss some of he…

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How to Reassure Your Adopted Kids They Belong 38:47

2M ago38:47

38:47

Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. This week, my special guest and I are talking about addressing the tough questions our adopted kids ask. Common ones can be "Why are you my parents?" "Why am I not with my real parents?" and "Why don't I look like you?" "Why am I different?" and so many more. We need to welcome these conversations so our kids …

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Whose Am I?: Helping Your Adopted Kids Through Identity Struggles 46:38

2M ago46:38

46:38

Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. This week, my special guests and I are talking about our adopted child's experience from their perspective. They are going to have a lot of questions about their identity and who they are, and as parents we need to help them navigate this. Joined with me on this are the authors of the book "Whose Am I" Jackie …

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A Long Journey of Finding God's Goodness in Adoption and Foster Care 41:53

3M ago41:53

41:53

Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. This week, I am joined with a special guest who has an incredible story that needed sharing. Rebekah Finney has had a long journey to finding God's goodness in adoption and foster care, a story which many of us can relate to or understand how beautiful yet painful this calling is. Rebekah's story is exactly th…

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Infertility and Adoption: Does One Lead to the Other? 53:58

3M ago53:58

53:58

Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. Often people think infertility leads to adoption. It isn't always the case, but it can be for some. Joined with me on the podcast are authors Jenn Hesse and Kelley Ramsey who were connected from miles apart thanks to social media. They both share similar infertility stories which is what dawned their friendshi…

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Parenting Foster, Adopted and Bio Siblings Together 27:44

3M ago27:44

27:44

Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. It's been a while since it's just been you and me on the podcast. We've had a lot of incredible guests over the past several weeks and I just wanted to take a moment to pause and get into a common struggle with adoption and foster care, and that's how to raise all the siblings together. I offer you some practi…

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Unlimited Motherhood: When You Don't Feel Like You Have Much to Give 43:59

3M ago43:59

43:59

Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. I think as parents, we can feel like we're not enough and we're limited by so many things: time, money, energy, etc. And it's true. We are limited, but it is in those limits that God makes up the difference. It is through God's unlimitedness, that we are able to overcome those challenges in parenthood. In this…

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Not What I Signed Up For 36:46

4M ago36:46

36:46

Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. Joined with me this topic which resonates so deeply with foster and adoptive parents is Nicole Unice. Nicole Unice is a bivocational leader, serving both in the ministry and in the marketplace. As a pastor and community leader, Nicole is the author of several books on healthy faith, honing in on the connection…

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Teaching Our Kids Biblical Sexuality 34:24

4M ago34:24

34:24

Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. Joined with me on this very important episode is Hillary Morgan Ferrer of the Mama Bear Apologetics. Hillary is the founder and President of Mama Bear Apologetics. She feels a burden for providing accessible apologetics resources for busy moms. She is the chief author and editor of the bestselling books Mama B…

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A Safe Media Option to Eliminate Power Struggles 23:32

4M ago23:32

23:32

Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. Joined with me on this episode is Brent Dusing, creator of TruPlay which sparks today's conversation about screentime for our kids. On average, children spend 52 hours per week on a screen, and approximately 30% of kids in the U.S. today are believers... those are staggering statistics and the harsh reality is…

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The Gift of Limitations 28:43

4M ago28:43

28:43

Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. Joined with me today is the author and mom of both adopted and bio kids: Sara Hagerty. Sara recently published a book titled "The Gift of Limitations" which sparked this raw conversation about dealing with disappointment in this season of motherhood, naming our emotions, and working through grief. One thing th…

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Becoming A Screen-Savvy Family 37:07

4M ago37:07

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. Joined with me on this episode is Adam Holz from Focus on the Family's Plugged In where he oversees the editing and publishing of Plugged In’s reviews as the site’s director. Here we discuss the need as parents to be screen-savvy! We talk about establishing healthy boundaries as partners with our spouse, to be…

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Listener Q & A: Am I Really Called to Adopt or Foster? 30:39

5M ago30:39

30:39

Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. This is a new series I'm titling Listener Q & A, where I respond to a question or comment from a listener sharing a piece of their story that may be super relatable to this calling... and super relevant to you listening at home! This question is a big one: Am I really called to adopt or foster? It is such a bi…

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Understanding the Deconstruction Movement 44:42

5M ago44:42

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this episode, we are unpacking a movement that is shaking up our nation: the deconstruction of faith. As foster or adoptive parents, we may have kids walking in our door who have never heard the true Gospel or have negative preconceived ideas of what Christianity looks like... And no matter if our kids are …

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Helping Kids Impacted By Trauma 37:37

5M ago37:37

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this episode, me and my special guest Darby Strickland are navigating how to talk to your child about trauma. Darby is a counselor, speaker and author with a specialization in trauma and domestic violence. One of her recent books is called "Is It Abuse? A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Hel…

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Don't Give Up - Just Yet 38:19

5M ago38:19

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this episode, me and my special guest Nick Connolly encourage you not to give up just yet! Nick is the founding and lead pastor of Bright City Church, and he is the author of a book titled "Don't Give Up Just Yet" which sparks today's conversation. It feels like these days we're all struggling so hard to ge…

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Saying Yes to Your God-sized Calling (feat. Cynthia Yanof) 36:17

6M ago36:17

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this episode, me and my special guest Cynthia Yanof are helping you unpack what it means to say "yes" to that God-sized calling. Cynthia is an author, podcaster, busy adoptive mom who raised kids in foster care after having her own kids and being a lawyer. Her new book is called, "Life is Messy, God is Good…

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Mindful Parenting with Kelly Hamilton Part 4 28:08

6M ago28:08

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Welcome to this fourth part in our mindful parenting series with our amazing guest: Kelly Hamilton. Kelly is the Founder and Executive Director of “The Connected Life.” She helps people build healthy connections to God, themselves, and others. She is a speaker, trauma-informed life coach, and podcaster. She and her husband serve foster and adoptive…

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Mindful Parenting with Kelly Hamilton Part 3 35:06

6M ago35:06

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In this second part of our conversation, Kelly Hamilton and I tackle the attachment styles. Being aware and mindful of our own attachment styles and the styles of our children make a big impact on that growing connection with our child, whether they're biological or adopted. Developing your relationship with your child is a lifelong commitment and …

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Mindful Parenting with Kelly Hamilton Part 2 21:17

6M ago21:17

21:17

In this second part of our conversation, Kelly Hamilton and I are tackling the attachment styles. Being aware and mindful of our own attachment styles and the styles of our children make a big impact on that growing connection with our child, whether they're biological or adopted. Developing your relationship with your child is a lifelong commitmen…

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Mindful Parenting with Kelly Hamilton Part 1 19:31

7M ago19:31

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Welcome to the second season of Called to Love, Episode One! I am kicking off this new year and new season with an amazing four-part series with a very special guest: Kelly Hamilton. Kelly is the Founder and Executive Director of "The Connected Life." She helps people build healthy connections to God, themselves, and others. She is a speaker, traum…

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Ep 17: Accepting the Call to Foster by Nikki Hertzler 39:06

7M ago39:06

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This episode features a special guest: Nikki Hertzler. Nikki is a teacher, foster mom, and author of the book "Help! I'm a Foster Parent!" Nikki and her husband decided to accept the call to foster after becoming empty nesters, and it has been a long, hard and beautiful journey to pour into these kids and lift them up to become healthy adults. Nikk…

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Ep. 16 The Fostercare Experience with Tori Hope Petersen 50:20

7M ago50:20

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This episode features a special guest: Tori Hope Petersen. Tori is the best selling author of "Fostered" and is a sought after public speaker and advocate for those whose stories need to be told, such as the survivors from human trafficking, kids in foster care, and others abused and needing hope. Tori shares her foster story with me, how she was r…

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Ep. 15 More Than Conquerors: Overcoming Anxiety with Laura Kuehn 43:05

7M ago43:05

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This episode features a special guest: Laura Kuehn. Laura is founder and owner of Cornerstones for Parents, where she combines God’s word, writing, and supporting parents. She is a licensed therapist and author of More Than a Conqueror: A Christian Kid’s Guide to Winning the War on Worry. Together, Laura and I discuss trauma behaviors and responses…

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Navigating the Holidays as Foster and Adoptive Families 22:55

7M ago22:55

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Navigating the holidays can be overwhelming for foster and adoptive families. As parents we can feel pressure to curate magical experiences for our kids but those may not always be best. Depending on your child, many common expectations and events may be difficult for your family to take part in due to overstimulation and social anxiety. In today's…

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5 Practical Ways to Support Foster and Adoptive Families 14:06

8M ago14:06

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Welcome back to Called to Love! Closing out our highlight of Adoption Awareness for the month of November - let’s talk about 5 practical ways you can support those who are called to love in the areas of foster care and adoption. Whether you are waiting for your child or first foster placement or in over your head and have no idea how to answer when…

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Conversations with an Adult Adoptee with Andrea Lennon (Part Two) 23:47

8M ago23:47

23:47

Welcome back to Called to Love! Today we will conclude with part 2 of my conversation with adult adoptee, author, speaker and Women's Ministry Specialist, Andrea Lennon. I pray you have been encouraged and learned much through her perspective and experience. If you have questions or specific topics you'd like to hear covered on this show, SEND ME A…

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Conversations with an Adult Adoptee with Andrea Lennon (Part One) 31:02

8M ago31:02

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Welcome back to Called to Love! Adoptive parents, through no fault of their own, only have one side of the story and experience. Oftentimes it can be difficult to understand the struggles our adopted children experience. Today we have the honor of hearing from Andrea Lennon. Andrea is an adult adoptee and as she will share in today’s conversation, …

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Lessons Learned in Our Adoption Journey with Somer & Corey 43:02

8M ago43:02

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November is Adoption Awareness month and to celebrate and bring awareness, I am welcoming my husband Corey to the show to have a candid conversation about our 10 year adoption journey. We hold nothing back as we share honest and raw stories from the many experiences both beautiful and hard and offer insight into how God’s calling doesn't always tur…

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Parenting Your Foster and Adoptive Kids With Confidence 24:46

9M ago24:46

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Welcome back friends - today I am talking about Parenting Your Foster and Adoptive Kids with Confidence Have you ever struggled with the feeling of not being qualified to parent your adopted or foster child? Do you struggle with the fears that you are irrevocably messing up your child because there were and are things you simply didn’t know…until y…

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Safeguarding What is Sacred: Keeping Your Marriage Strong as Foster and Adoptive Parents 23:48

9M ago23:48

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On the last episode we talked about the reality of spiritual warfare as foster and adoptive parents. The reality is, when you said yes to this calling a war cry was issued against you by the enemy because you stepped into something he delighted to destroy - to take part in the ministry of reconciliation. Oftentimes the attack is aimed at your marri…

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This Means War: Understanding the Reality of Spiritual Warfare for Foster and Adoptive Parents 30:50

9M ago30:50

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What do you think of when you hear the term spiritual warfare? When you said “yes” to foster care or adoption you agreed to step into something the enemy of our souls delighted to break and when you did, the enemy said “this means war” Where there is declaration of war, especially when it comes to our families, we have no choice but to stand up, ar…

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Equipping Foster and Adoptive Parents with Travis Thompson 30:25

9M ago30:25

30:25

Did you feel like an expert when God called you to adopt or foster? I sure didn't. While we learn along the way, it's always helpful to have an experienced and expert voice to speak into tough topics like trauma, child development and mental health. In this episode I sat down with author and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Travis Thompson. …

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Reframing Your Mindset As A Christian Adoptive Parent: Embrace God's Call to Love 24:08

10M ago24:08

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Welcome back to Called to Love - today we are finishing out our intro series: Reframing Your Mindset as A Christian Adoptive Parent and I pray you have been encouraged so far - As we consider everything we have discussed so far in this series, notice the action words…reflect, remember, establish, surrender. Saying yes to adoption or foster care req…

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Reframing Your Mindset As A Christian Adoptive Parent: Surrendering Your Fears 25:15

10M ago25:15

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Welcome back friends! Today on the podcast we are continuing on with Reframing Your Mindset as a Christian Adoption parent... Today’s topic is surrendering your fears - this is such a big one because, no matter where you are in your journey - there is always something you can choose to be fearful about. And usually our fears are expressed through t…

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Reframing Your Mindset As A Christian Adoptive Parent: Establish Your Expectations 23:18

10M ago23:18

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Today on the podcast we are continuing on with Reframing Your Mindset as a Christian Adoption parent... Today’s topic is Establish Your Expectations. It is so easy to begin to craft our expectations for who our adopted child will be, how fast the process of completion will be and what family life will look like when your child comes home. Without r…

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Reframing Your Mindset As A Christian Adoptive Parent: Remember Your Why 23:06

10M ago23:06

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Today’s topic is Remember Your Why. And this is an important one because, it can be really easy to get caught up in the emotions, the excitement and the overall Hallmark idea of it. But the truth behind adoption is there is loss, grief and sometimes trauma and we as parents need to balance our perspective between the beauty and the loss to help us …

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Reframing Your Mindset As A Christian Adoptive Parent: Reflect on Your Calling 21:18

10M ago21:18

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I am so excited the time has finally come and grateful to be with you as we kick off this brand new podcast highlighting what it means to be called to love as adoptive and foster parents and right from the beginning I want to establish the framework and the mindset through which we will discuss every topic….and trust me, we are going to dive into m…

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Trailer 4:50

11M ago4:50

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Whether you seek to add to your family through foster care, private domestic adoption or you are called to travel internationally, every adoption story is uniquely beautiful. Yet, each shares a common language of calling, loss, and hardship. As Christian parents we have a deep desire to love and shepherd our children well, but it can be challenging…

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