Fostering Conversation

In this episode of The Fostering Conversation Podcast , presented by Welcome Home Youth Advocacy, we sit down with internationally known foster dad, author, and child advocate Peter Mutabazi. Peter shares his incredible journey from surviving life on the streets of Uganda to becoming a foster and adoptive father to children in need. This powerful conversation explores healing, belonging, and the l...

Rebecca is the President and CEO of Child & Parent Services (CAPS), and at the heart of her work is hope: the belief that with the right support, every child and every family can build a brighter future. It's a fantastic conversation surrounding how we care for the most vulnerable minors in our area and around the world.

Paula Yost brought a multidimensional perspective to the conversation! She blended legal precision with human compassion throughout the discussion, and it's clear to see that her passion drives her purpose.

Mike's sister, Tasha joins the show to talk about her journey into adoption, and the memories she shares with Mike related to their upbringing.

Mike, Denny, and Brant highlight all the great things 2025 brought and look towards 2026 with great hope and excitement!

Brant and Mike dive into the conversation surrounding adoption and the complex lifelong process of integration, identity, and grief for the adoptee, birth parents, and adoptive parents.

Elizabeth Sutherland is a foster care alum, author, and advocate for the foster care community. Join the conversation and hear her story which is marked by overcoming adversity to make a difference in the lives of others.

Join us for a powerful conversation with Jason and Mandy as they share their inspiring journey of adoption—a story of faith, love, life and God’s incredible provision.

In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, Mike shares his powerful story of growing up in the foster system, highlighting the struggles, the hope, and the people who made a difference. His journey offers a heartfelt look at resilience and the impact of care. Whether you're a foster parent, advocate, or simply curious, this episode will inspire and inform.

Brad and Hannah Stutzman's journey in foster care will surely leave an impression on you. Join the conversation as we walk through the joy, heartaches, sacrifice, and grief that comes with fostering. Through it all, the Stutzman's emphasis that it is well worth it is truly inspiring!

Pastor Chris Knight joins the conversation once again to discuss grief and loss and the difference between "dealing with" and "experiencing" those circumstances in our lives.

We kick off 2025 by having a conversation with our friends from Josiah Whites! Mandy and Mikayla share their passion for meeting the foster care needs in our region through the lens of Christ.

2024 has been an incredible year of growth for Welcome Home Youth Advocacy. The Fostering Conversation podcast has played a major role in our mission as we've heard so many remarkable stories which have, in many ways, contributed to the overall vision of Welcome Home. We are looking forward to all God has in store for 2025!

Derick Lehman's story on adoption and his foster care experience is one you'll want to hear. While there may be no such thing as a perfect family here on earth, we can be encouraged that we have a Father in heaven who can use the messiness of this life and the schemes of the evil one for our good and His glory! Our true family and identity is found in the person of Jesus Christ.

Andrew Ostrander, the Director of Student Ministries at Wakarusa Missionary Church, shares his heart for students and discusses the importance of timing when meeting the physical and spiritual needs of a young person.

Phil and Jenny speak on the importance of being available, intentional, and obedient to the Lord's calling and the care we are to provide to those in need.

Mark Mikel is the Executive Director of Family Christian Development Center and has a wealth of experience and wisdom in the areas of family development, clinical counseling, and community support.

Josh and Tammi are the real deal, and they give such an honest perspective into the beauty and complexities of foster care!

Darin and Laura Arnott serve Native Americans through World Gospel Mission, and the way God is positioning their hearts to "get in the game" with the foster and adoptive community is remarkable.

Jon & Brandie's story of adoption and their journey within the foster care community will surely inspire and encourage you.

Brant and Mike acknowledge foster care and mental health awareness month, and Drew Canter shares his testimony about God's redemptive grace and his deliverance from drug and alcohol addictions.

Join us as we welcome Jeff and Dianne Martin to the conversation. Hear them share about their adoption journey, to an unexpected turn in their plan to foster. Listen to how all this has led them to involvement into a great ministry helping families in this community.

Pastor Chris Knight joins the conversation to talk about the Church's responsibility in caring for and loving the least of these.

Brant and Denny talk about their roles with Welcome Home Youth Advocacy and the impact they are hoping this organization will have for years to come.

We welcome Ryan and Hilary Jarrell to the show to share their story and experiences with foster care.