198. What Happens When the Dust Settles?

A Force To Be Reckoned With

Have you ever pulled off a prank that left everyone better off than before?
Join us as we recount our weekend filled with 'kindness pranks', a unique way of spreading joy and laughter to our friends. This episode is full of parenting, friendship, and a whole lot of love rolled into a series of heartwarming stories that affirm the beauty of giving back, even if it means the occasional tumble down a hill.
Life can throw curveballs, especially when it involves opening your home and heart to foster children. We get real about the emotional roller coaster that comes with the territory, discussing the last-minute nature of placements and the delicate balance of knowing when to say yes and when to reluctantly decline. It's a raw look into the decision-making process, underscored by faith and the support of a partner who helps navigate the blurred lines between emotion and practicality. You'll hear how we, along with our listeners who may be considering foster care, grapple with these life-changing choices.
Finally, we bare our souls about the internal struggle of finding peace amidst mental chaos. From the quiet refuge podcasts provide to the importance of counseling, we unveil strategies for managing the relentless noise in our minds. It's an episode not just about the laughter of our weekend adventures but also about the quieter moments that push us to seek balance between rest, productivity, and our spiritual walk. So, come take this journey with us—it's messy, beautiful, and absolutely worth every moment.
Episode Highlights:

• Catch up with us.
• Kindness pranks with Corey & Beth.
• These are the golden years.
• Foster care update.
• Looking to God for clarity.
• Living out God’s will in our lives.
• Resting and recalibrating.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on A Force to Be Reckoned With:

• Jointheforce.us
• Follow us on Instagram @bethanyadkins
• Find us on Youtube!

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

Chapters

1. Family Fun and Kindness Pranks (00:00:00)

2. Kindness Pranks YouTube Channel (00:05:48)

3. Decision-Making Process for Children Placement (00:19:04)

4. Balancing Rest and Productivity (00:25:25)

5. Balancing Work and Rest in Calling (00:33:02)

6. Chaos in the Mind (00:39:36)