The Adoption & Foster Care Journey

"Jesus said, 'The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.'” -John 10:10   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom and FASD advocat...

"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." -Colossians 3:17   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive parents, Will a...

"In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." -Romans 8:37   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, host Sandra Flach talks with Dr. Nicole Wilke, PhD.    Nicole is a researcher, missionary, author and marriage...

"Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked. Or stand in the way that sinners take Or sit in the company of mockers, But whose delight is in the law of the LORD, And who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers." -Psalm 1:1-3   Welcome to Th...

"He gives strength to the weary, And increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, And young men stumble and fall; But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not grow weary, They will walk and not be faint." -Isaiah 40:29-31   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate...

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." -John 3:16   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   This episode is the 4th and final episode in our annual Advent Series. Ea...

"You make known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in your presence; With eternal pleasures at your right hand." -Psalm 16:11   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   This episode is the 3rd in our annual December Advent Series. Each week host...

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” -Philippians 4:7   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode is the 2nd in our annual December Advent Series. Each week host Sandra Fla...

"Yes, my soul, find rest in God; My hope comes from Him. Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken." -Psalm 62:5-6   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   We’re kicking off December with our annual Advent Series. Each wee...

"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever." -Psalm 118:1   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   This week we close out National Adoption Awareness Month with host Sandra Flach as she shares a message on gratitude.   Listen in as Sa...

“I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” -Jeremiah 29:11   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   This week host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom Jodi Jackson T...

"The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy." -Psalm 28:7   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   This week we welcome back returning guest, Dr. Jerrod Brown. Dr. Brown is a professor, tra...

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” -Jeremiah 1:5   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   As we kick off National Adoption Awareness Month, host Sandra Flach talks...

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” -Psalm 46:1   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, host Sandra Flach discusses the primary, secondary and tertiary symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. She also unpa...

"For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light." -Ephesians 5:8   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom and founder of Soul Filling LLC, Francine Apy. As a...

"Wherever you go, I will go." -Ruth 1:16   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with Ryan North. Ryan is the co-founder of One Big Happy Home and creator of the Empowered Parent Podcast—a popular resource for practical s...

"When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, It was reported that he was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by 4 men. And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, They removed the roof from above him, and when they had made an op...

"He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" -Micah 6:8   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this final FASD Awareness Month episode host Sandra Fl...

"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him." -James 1:2-5   Welcome to The Adoption &a...

"Are not 5 sparrows sold for 2 pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows." -Luke 12:6-7   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this FASD Awaren...

"There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus." -Romans 3:22-24   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   Septemb...

"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you." -Deuteronomy 31:6   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   September is FASD Awareness Month and we’re kicking it...

"For the LORD gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity, Guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of His saints. Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path; For wisdom will come into your heart, And knowledge will be pleasant to your soul....

"Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow." Isaiah 1:17   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive dad, Darrin Jahnel. Darrin is th...

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with Kim Sh...