The Adoption & Foster Care Journey
By: Sandra Flach
Language: en
Categories: Religion, Spirituality, Christianity, Kids, Family, Parenting
Host Sandra Flach is a mom of 8 children, 5 through adoption—one kinship and 4 international. Her youngest 2 are teens diagnosed with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). With over 30 years of parenting experience and 20 plus years as an adoptive and kinship parent, she’s made mountains of mistakes and learned loads of lessons. She understands the difficult road of parenting children with trauma histories—and she is still in the trenches! Orphans No More is a podcast to encourage, educate, and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care, and kinship care. We aim to support adoptive and fo...
Episodes
Episode 510 - Advent—The Arrival of Joy with Sandra Flach
Dec 15, 2025“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” -Romans 15:13
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, continues her annual Advent series. Tune in this week as Sandra shares a message about the arrival of joy.
She also shares a Holiday S...
Duration: 00:35:31Episode 509 - Advent—Peace at Home with Sandra Flach
Dec 08, 2025“Jesus said, I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” -John 16:33
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, continues her annual Advent series. Tune in this week as Sandra shares a message about peace—let there be peace at home and let it begin w...
Duration: 00:40:00Episode 508 - Advent—A Mountain of Hope with Sandra Flach
Dec 01, 2025"Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and throwninto the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." -Mark 11:22-23
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 wee...
Duration: 00:30:30Episode 507 - Gratitude and Grief with Sandra Flach
Nov 24, 2025"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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 Thanksgiving week episode, host Sandra Flach shares a message of gratitude and grief. She walks us through how we can give thanks to God even in difficult seasons.
Listen in to Sandra’s message ab...
Duration: 00:48:39Episode 506 - Observing National Adoption Month with Justin Myers
Nov 17, 2025"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." -1 Peter 2:9
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 National Adoption Month episode host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive dad, Justin Myers. Justin grew up in Arkansas, but has lived in Chin...
Duration: 00:59:10Episode 505 - Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction with Dr. Jerrod Brown
Nov 10, 2025"Do you not know that your bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;
You were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies."
-Corinthians 6:19-20
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 returning guest, Dr. Jerrod Brown about the impo...
Duration: 00:43:46Episode 504 - Educating Children and Teens with Trauma & FASD with Shannon Iacobacci
Nov 04, 2025"And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise." -Deuteronomy 6:6-7
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 host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom, Shannon Iacobacci of E...
Duration: 01:13:41Episode 503 - Supporting Everyone in the Adoption and Foster Care Constellation with Jeanette Yoffe
Oct 27, 2025For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow. For when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything." -James 1:3-4
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 Jeanette Yoffe. Jeanette earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology, specializing in adoption & foster care, from Antioch University. She tr...
Duration: 01:14:34Episode 502 - Trust-Based Parenting with Adoptive Mom, April Ficklin
Oct 20, 2025“The LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by.” Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LROD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.” -1 Kings 19:11-12
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a...
Duration: 01:18:44Episode 501 - Attachment from a Neuroscience Lens with Dr. Jerrod Brown
Oct 13, 2025“And the ransomed of the LORD shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.” -Isaiah 51:11
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.
On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with Dr. Jerrod Brown about attachment from a neuroscience lens.
Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S...
Duration: 01:11:32Episode 500 - Episode 500!!! High Highs & Low Lows with Sandra Flach
Oct 06, 2025"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God." -Corinthians. 1:3-4
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 celebrates our 500th s...
Duration: 00:47:04Episode 499 - FASD Conversations with Adoptive Mom, Julia Rivera
Sep 29, 2025"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10
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.
It’s September—International FASD Awareness Month! All month long we will focus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach continues the FASD conversation with Julia Rivera. Julia is a retired attorney...
Duration: 00:59:33Episode 498 - Let’s Talk FASD with Adult Adoptee Emily Twomey
Sep 22, 2025"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." -Ephesians 2:10
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.
It’s September—International FASD Awareness Month! All month long we will focus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach continues the FASD conversation with adult adoptee, Emily Twomey. Emily was adopted a...
Duration: 00:45:02Episode 497 - FASD Advocacy with Adoptive Mom, Michelle Trager
Sep 15, 2025"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you 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.
It’s September—International FASD Awareness Month! All month long we will focus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach continues the FASD conversation with adoptive mom and passi...
Duration: 01:50:38Episode 496 - FASD from a Neuroscience Lens with Dr. Jerrod Brown
Sep 08, 2025"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight." -Proverbs 9:10
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.
It’s September—International FASD Awareness Month! All month long we will focus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach continues the FASD conversation through a neuroscience lens with Dr. Jerrod Brown.
Jerr...
Duration: 01:02:16Episode 495 - Embracing Hope—Parenting Neurodiverse Teens with Carl Young & Joel Sheagren
Sep 01, 2025"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." -Galatians 5:22-23
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.
It’s September—International FASD Awareness Month! All month long we will focus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach kicks off our annual FASD series with special guests—Carl Young...
Duration: 01:29:51Episode 494 - Fear to Love Parenting with Adult Adoptee Bryan Post
Aug 25, 2025"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
We love because He first loved us.” -John 4:18-19
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 speaks with adult adoptee Bryan Post. Brian is a best-selling author and one of America’s leading v...
Duration: 01:02:36Episode 493 - Not Forgotten, with Adoptive Mom, Wendi Cross
Aug 18, 2025“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.” -Ephesians 3:20
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 speaks with adoptive mom, Wendi Cross. Wendi is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, where she was a 4-year collegiate cheerleader on scholarship and ended her cheer career a...
Duration: 00:55:50Episode 492 - Neuroplasticity Series—Part 1—with Dr. Jerrod Brown
Aug 11, 2025"Your hands made me and formed me; Give me understanding to learn your commands." -Psalm 119:73
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 kicks off a 5 Part series on the topic of Neuroplasticity with special guest, Dr. Jerrod Brown.
Dr. Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multip...
Duration: 00:53:14Episode 491 - Foster the Family with Adoptive Mom Kayla Moffitt
Aug 04, 2025"I have said these things to you so that you may have peace. In the world, you will have trouble. But take heart; I have overcome the world." -John 16:33
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, Kayla Moffitt. Kayla is totally and completely…. exhausted! As a mom to 5 siblings who spent years in the foster care system, her days are spent...
Duration: 00:43:41Episode 490 - The Only Way Forward is Back with Adult Adoptee, Jackson TerKeurst
Jul 28, 2025“For 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.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach talks with adult adoptee Jackson TerKeurst. Jackson is an entrepreneur and leader who continues to defy the odds as a first-generation immigrant from West Africa who owns and run...
Duration: 00:55:51Episode 489 - Finally Home with Adoptive Mom, Kristin Orphan
Jul 21, 2025"For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you...
Duration: 01:10:26Episode 488 - Finding Your FASD Tribe & Tools with Adoptive Mom, Crystal Dethlefs
Jul 14, 2025"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." -John 14:26-27
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...
Duration: 01:24:16Episode 487 - A Candid FASD Conversation with Adoptive Mom, Sue Roseberger
Jul 07, 2025"The Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need." -Psalm 23:1
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 talks with adoptive mom, Sue Roseberger. Sue is an adoptive mom of 3 kids—all adopted through foster care—one diagnosed with FASD. She’s a member of the Hope for the FASD Journey support community and manages ReFurnishings—a furniture thrift store in upstate NY—which is an ex...
Duration: 01:42:39Episode 486 - A Conversation with Adoptive Mom, Angie Miller
Jun 30, 2025"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." -James 1:27
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, Angela Miller. Angie is founder and chairman of Laura’s Village, a nonprofit inspired by her daughter, Laura. As a school...
Duration: 00:45:25Episode 485 - Prayers for Adoptive Parents with Virginia Wells
Jun 23, 2025"Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in Him.
O my people, trust in Him at all times. Pour out your heart to Him, for God is our refuge."
-Psalm 62:5 & 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, Virginia Wells. Virginia is the author of the new book, Praying For a Wo...
Duration: 00:49:24Episode 484 - Preventing Burnout with Sandra Flach
Jun 16, 2025"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." -Matthew 11:28-30
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.
Feeling burdened or burned out? On this episode, host Sandr...
Duration: 00:39:48Episode 483 - Summer Schedules with Sandra Flach
Jun 09, 2025"Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." -Isaiah 43:19
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 shares how to survive summer break by implementing a summer schedule. Tune in to learn why the lazy hazy days of summer might be stressful for our...
Duration: 00:48:24Episode 482 - A Father’s Perspective with Christopher Johnson
Jun 02, 2025"I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service…" -Timothy 1:12
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 features her conversation with Chris Johnson. Chris serves as Sr. Dir. of Church Partnerships & External Advocacy at Lifeline Children’s Services. With over 2 decades of pastoral experience and a background as the Exec. Dir. of...
Duration: 00:58:35Episode 481 - Foster Care with Dr. John DeGarmo
May 26, 2025“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you have me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” -Matthew 25:35
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 completes our National Foster Care Awareness Month episodes with leading international foster care expert, consultant, and TED Talk speaker, Dr John DeGarmo. He is the director of The Foster Care Institut...
Duration: 00:55:42Episode 480 - Healing Trauma Through Connection with Bethany Hall
May 19, 2025"The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, Because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim freedom for the captives and Release from darkness for the prisoners,…" -Isaiah 61:1
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 continues her National Foster Care Awareness Month episodes with Bethany Hall. Bethan...
Duration: 00:44:01Episode 479 - Love Does Not Conquer All with Peter Mutabazi
May 12, 2025“For 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.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach continues her National Foster Care Awareness Month episodes with Peter Mutabazi. Peter is an entrepreneur, an adoptive dad of 3, a foster dad to more than 40 kids, and the foun...
Duration: 00:50:05Episode 478 - Foster the Family with Jamie Finn
May 05, 2025"For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen." -Romans 11:36
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 kicks off Foster Care Awareness Month with Jamie Finn. Jamie is the author of the bestselling book, Foster the Family, and Filled: 60 Devotions for the Foster Parent’s Heart. She is the founder & president of Foster the Fa...
Duration: 01:01:50Episode 477 - Adulting & FASD with CJ Lutke
Apr 29, 2025"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." -Romans 15:13
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 adult adoptee and adoptive mom, CJ Lutke. CJ who is 41, was diagnosed with full Fetal Alcohol Syndrome at birth & adopted by her fost...
Duration: 01:32:01Episode 476 - Nourish with Connection with Madison Tyler
Apr 21, 2025"Trust in the Lord and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart. -Psalm 37:3-4
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 foster and adoptive mom, Madison Tyler. Madison a pediatric dietitian has worked for the world’s leading pediatric cancer research hospital where she suppor...
Duration: 01:03:36Episode 475 - When Self-Care is a Dirty Word with Angie Proctor
Apr 14, 2025“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” -Psalm 147:3
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 Angela Proctor, PhD. Angie currently serves as the Director of Trauma Competency & Implementation at Boys & Girls Country of Houston in Hockley, TX. She has spent over 25 years teaching, training, coaching, and counseling families & professionals through her skills as a developmental psychologist, chemical dependency clinician, TBRI Men...
Duration: 01:00:45Episode 474 - The Fruit (Psalm 1:2-3) with Sandra Flach
Apr 07, 2025"But they delight in doing everything the LORD wants; Day and night they think about (meditate on) his law (His Word). They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season without fail. Their leaves never wither, and in all they do, they prosper." -Psalm 1:2-3
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 shares her third and final message from Psalm 1:1-3...
Duration: 00:38:33Episode 473 - The Seasons (Psalm 1:2-3) with Sandra Flach
Mar 31, 2025"But they delight in doing everything the LORD wants; Day and night they think about (meditate on) his law (His Word). They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season without fail. Their leaves never wither, and in all they do, they prosper." -Psalm 1:2-3
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 shares the second of a three-part message from Psal...
Duration: 00:36:18Episode 472 - The River Bank (Psalm 1:1-3) with Sandra Flach
Mar 24, 2025"Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with scoffers. But they delight in doing everything the LORD wants; Day and night they think about (meditate on) his law (His Word). They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season without fail. Their leaves never wither, and in all they do, they prosper." -Psalm 1:13
Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, fos...
Duration: 00:26:20Episode 471 - Root & Revive Wellness with Adoptive Mom, Jessica Johnson
Mar 17, 2025“I will give you the treasures of darkness, and riches from secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord. I am the God of Israel who calls you by name.” -Isaiah 45:3
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, Jessica Johnson. Jessica is a coach who helps adoptive moms gain more parenting confidence, build deeper connections with thei...
Duration: 00:50:55Episode 470 - Harrison’s Hope with Mary Byrnes
Mar 10, 2025“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” -Romans 12:12
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, Mary Byrnes. Mary is the Co-Founder & Exec. Dir. of Harrison’s Hope, a transformative non-profit org dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Her journey into the realm of FASD began with the adoption of her son...
Duration: 01:04:36Episode 469 - FASD Diagnostic Clinics with David Deere
Mar 03, 2025“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” -Proverbs 31:8-9
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 David Deere of the FASD United Affiliate Network Executive Council. David retired from the University of Arkansas, where he was the Director of Partn...
Duration: 01:22:40Episode 468 - Walking the Trail with Adoptive Families—Meredith Shuman
Feb 24, 2025“For by Him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.” -Colossians 1:17
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 Meredith Shuman. Meredith is the founder of James Trail, an organization supporting the unique needs of families and organizations impacted by trauma. Mer...
Duration: 00:49:33Episode 467 - Boundless Hope for Every Child with Kim Botto
Feb 17, 2025“For I know the plans I have for you,” declare 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.
On this episode, host Sandra Flach talks with kids’ & student pastor, author & speaker—Kim Botto about her new book, Boundless Hope for Every Child—Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the...
Duration: 01:10:50Episode 466 - Fostering Wellness with Nicole Barlow
Feb 10, 2025"God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” -Hebrews 6:10
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 foster and adoptive mom, Nicole Barlow.
Nicole is a wife, mom to six amazing kids (five adopted through foster care), and a passio...
Duration: 00:50:26Episode 465 - A Foster Brother’s Story with Michelle Snyder & Ben Snyder Jr.
Feb 03, 2025"Jesus said, 'For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me'…
Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needed clothes and clothed yo...
Duration: 00:40:08Episode 464 - Embracing Life with FASD with Jodee Kulp
Jan 27, 2025"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 advocate, Jodee Kulp.
Jodee is a tireless advocate for those affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. She has authore...
Duration: 01:47:25Episode 463 - Connected Parenting with Will & CarrieAnn Standfest
Jan 20, 2025"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 and CarrieAnn Standfest.
The Standfests are dedicated parents with over two decades of hands-on parenting experience, raising eight forever children through biolo...
Duration: 01:07:02Episode 462 - What Scripture & Science Say About Resilience with Dr. Nicole Wilke, PhD
Jan 13, 2025"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 & family therapist dedicated to improving care for vulnerable children & families globally. She currently serves as Director of Christian Alliance for Orphans’ Center on Applied...
Duration: 00:40:48Episode 461 - New Year, New Season with Sandra Flach
Jan 06, 2025"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
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Duration: 00:34:20Episode 460 - The Dangers of Energy Drinks with Dr. Jerrod Brown
Dec 30, 2024"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
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Duration: 00:49:19Episode 459 - Advent—God’s Gift of Love with Sandra Flach
Dec 23, 2024"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
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This episode is the 4th and final episode in our annual Advent Series. Each week host Sandra Flach will share a Scripture, a short message, a Holiday Parenting Survival Strategy, and a breath prayer for you...
Duration: 00:25:26Episode 458 - Advent—Finding True Joy with Sandra Flach
Dec 16, 2024"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
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This episode is the 3rd in our annual December Advent Series. Each week host Sandra Flach will share a Scripture, a short message, a Holiday Parenting Survival Strategy, and a brea...
Duration: 00:24:32Episode 457 - Advent—Peace in Surrender with Sandra Flach
Dec 09, 2024“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” -Philippians 4:7
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On this episode is the 2nd in our annual December Advent Series. Each week host Sandra Flach will share a Scripture, a short message, a Holiday Parenting Survival Strategy, and a breath prayer for you to practice through the week.
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Duration: 00:32:15Episode 456 - Advent—Hope for the Holidays with Sandra Flach
Dec 02, 2024"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
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We’re kicking off December with our annual Advent Series. Each week host Sandra Flach will share a Scripture, a short message, a Holiday Parenting Survival Strategy, and a breath prayer for yo...
Duration: 00:27:23Episode 455 - Thanksgiving Prayers with Sandra Flach
Nov 25, 2024"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever." -Psalm 118:1
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This week we close out National Adoption Awareness Month with host Sandra Flach as she shares a message on gratitude.
Listen in as Sandra shares from her gratefulness journal and prays for listeners as we embark on the holiday season.
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Duration: 00:35:38Episode 454 - Healing for Every Heart in Adoption with Jodi Jackson Tucker & Lisa Qualls
Nov 18, 2024“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
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This week host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom Jodi Jackson Tucker and birth/adoptive mom Lisa Qualls. Jodi and Lisa, along with adult adoptee Betsy Kylstra, have co-authored the book new book Healing for...
Duration: 00:52:41Episode 453 - FASD & Addictive Behaviors with Dr. Jerrod Brown
Nov 12, 2024"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
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This week we welcome back returning guest, Dr. Jerrod Brown. Dr. Brown is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. He has provided consultation services to caregivers, professionals, and organizations pert...
Duration: 00:54:36Episode 452 - Accommodating Kids with Brain Differences
Nov 04, 2024“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
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As we kick off National Adoption Awareness Month, host Sandra Flach talks with adult adoptee, Jacob Sturges. Jacob recently graduated from North Central University in Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Humanitarian Leadership and hold...
Duration: 01:05:02Episode 451 - Accommodating Kids with Brain Differences
Oct 28, 2024“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” -Psalm 46:1
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On this episode, host Sandra Flach discusses the primary, secondary and tertiary symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. She also unpacks how she provides accommodations for her nineteen year-old son with FASD.
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Duration: 00:56:44Episode 450 - Soul Filling Adoption with Francine Apy
Oct 21, 2024"For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light." -Ephesians 5:8
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On this episode, host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom and founder of Soul Filling LLC, Francine Apy. As a mother, blessed three times through adoption, an aunt to five adopted nieces and nephews, and an advocate, Francine harnesses the power of resilience and...
Duration: 00:53:02Episode 449 - Wherever You Go with Ryan North
Oct 14, 2024"Wherever you go, I will go." -Ruth 1:16
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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 strategies on raising children with trauma & attachment issues. He is a recognized expert on childhood trauma, is a TBRI Practitioner, and develops training materials for parent...
Duration: 01:06:41Episode 448 - Caring For Kids From Hard Places with Jayne Schooler
Oct 07, 2024"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 opening, they let down the bed on which the paralytic lay. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “So...
Duration: 00:59:46Episode 447 - Accommodate & Advocate with Debbie Raymond & Wyatt York
Sep 30, 2024"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
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On this final FASD Awareness Month episode host Sandra Flach speaks with Debbie Raymond & her son Wyatt York. They are a passionate mom & son team of FASD advocates living in sout...
Duration: 01:06:10Episode 446 - Chosen Parents with Adoptive Mom, Barrett Brackett
Sep 23, 2024"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
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Duration: 01:05:03Episode 445 - Talking FASD with Dr. Jacqueline Pei, Ph.D
Sep 16, 2024"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
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On this FASD Awareness Month episode host Sandra Flach speaks with Dr. Jacqueline Pei, Ph.D. Dr. Pei is Professor and Director of Training for the Schoo...
Duration: 01:12:06Episode 444 - FASDtastic Families with JJ Dunham Reed
Sep 09, 2024"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.
September is FASD Awareness Month and our special guest today is JJ Dunham Reed. JJ is a strong coffee-drinking, homeschooling, Jesus-seeking mama. A happily married wife...
Duration: 01:32:12Episode 443 - FASD Change Maker, Maggie Mae
Sep 02, 2024"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
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September is FASD Awareness Month and we’re kicking it off a special guest, Maggie May. Maggie is an adult born in Ireland with an FASD. She speaks internationally about the im...
Duration: 01:10:03Episode 442 - Back to School with Sandra Flach
Aug 26, 2024"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." -Proverbs 2:6-10
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Duration: 00:59:02Episode 441 - Investing in Kids From Hard Places with Darrin Jahnel
Aug 19, 2024"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
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On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive dad, Darrin Jahnel. Darrin is the founder and CEO of Jahnel Group, a 135-person software consulting company headquartered in Schenectady, NY. He leads with energy and is obsessed with creating an amaz...
Duration: 00:42:23Episode 440 - Hope on the FASD Journey with Kim Sheagren
Aug 12, 2024"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
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On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with Kim Sheagren. Kim and her husband Joel are adoptive parents to two children, now young adults ages 21 and 19. Their oldest son lives with effects of f...
Duration: 01:03:09Episode 439 - From Foster to Forever with Andrea Bowling
Aug 07, 2024“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” -Galatians 6:2
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On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Andrea Bowling. Andrea is a US Army veteran and licensed clinical mental health counselor with 20 years of experience in human services. She primarily works with children and families involved in the child welfare system. Andrea is author of the new children’s book, From F...
Duration: 00:36:15Episode 438 - Hormonal Dysfunction: What All Foster & Adoptive Parents Need to Know w/ Dr. Jerrod Brown
Jul 29, 2024“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” -Colossians 3:12
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 returning guest, Dr. Jerrod Brown, PhD. Dr. Brown is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers, professionals, and organi...
Duration: 00:58:46Episode 437 - Hope for Children & Families with Dr. Kimberly Offutt
Jul 22, 2024“For 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
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On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Dr. Kimberly Offutt. Kim is an inspirational speaker, author, child advocate, social worker, and adoptive parent. She began her career in child welfare as a foster care...
Duration: 01:07:34Episode 436 - Lessons from FASD Parent & Consultant, Barb Clark
Jul 15, 2024"But He knows the way that I take; When He has tried me, I shall come out as gold." -Job 23:10
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On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Barb Clark. Barb is the Director of training at Families Rising and is a parent to five adult children. She is passionate about learning from her many mistakes, and sharing them with others so they can a...
Duration: 01:08:44Episode 434 - Mending Families with Melissa Pemberton
Jul 01, 2024"Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” -John 8:10-11
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On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Melissa Pemberton. Melissa is a trauma aware parent coach, podcaster and owner of Mending Families, LLC. She has close to 20 year...
Duration: 01:10:57Episode 434 - Finding the Light with Marina Carrier
Jun 24, 2024"Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me." Psalm 27:10
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On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Marina Carrier. Marina lived through early trauma as an illegitimate unwanted child. As a little girl she was sexually abused and left for dead. As an adult, she became a teacher, married, and adopted a child. Then, God called her back to the...
Duration: 01:13:00Episode 433 - Saying Yes to Foster Care & Adoption with Adam Southerland
Jun 17, 2024"You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you." -Isaiah 26:3
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Throughout the month of June, we’re focusing on dads! This week we’re talking with foster and adoptive dad, Adam Southerland. Adam is the missions and ministry pastor at New Hope Community Church in Queensbury, NY. He grew unpin southeast Michigan, where he married his wife...
Duration: 01:08:08Episode 432 - Neuro-Parenting with Dr. Jerrod Brown
Jun 10, 2024"For you know how, like a father with his children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory." -1 Thessalonians 2:11-12
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.
Throughout the month of June, we’re focusing on dads! This week we’re talking with our resident expert—and foster dad—Dr. Je...
Duration: 00:54:53Episode 431 - Love in the Midst of the Mess with Joshua Legg
Jun 03, 2024"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." -Galatians 2:20
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Throughout the month of June, we’re focusing on dads! To kick us off, this week host Sandra Flach talks with Joshua...
Duration: 00:40:24Episode 430 - Marriage & Disability Parenting with Todd and Kristin Evans
May 27, 2024"Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance." 1 Corinthians 13:7
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On this week’s episode host Sandra Flach talks with Todd and Kristin Evans about their new book, How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities.
Listen in as the Evans’s share how the chronic stress of raising t...
Duration: 01:10:37Episode 429 - Reclaimed for Good with Jennifer Kritner
May 20, 2024"But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content, with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
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Duration: 01:00:29Episode 428 - Keep Showing Up with Dr. Melody Aguayo
May 13, 2024"In You, LORD my God, I put my trust.” -Psalm 25:1
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On this week’s episode host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom, Dr. Melody Aguayo. Dr Aguayo is a parent consultant for overwhelmed parents who are looking for support and solutions to navigate their parenting journey. She has a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and a PhD in Psychology. Melody is also professi...
Duration: 01:07:11Episode 427 - Mother's Day Bonus Episode: Blessed in the Mess with Sandra Flach
May 08, 2024“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: Many women have done excellently, but YOU surpass them all.” -Proverbs 31:28-29
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On this week’s episode host Sandra Flach shares a Mother’s Day message of encouragement for foster and adoptive moms. Mother’s Day can be triggering for our kids and hard for moms on many levels.
<... Duration: 00:33:23Episode 426 - Navigating Advocacy in the Public School System with Sandra Flach
May 06, 2024"Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Sp...
Duration: 00:49:19Episode 425 - The First 1,000 Days of Life with Dr. Jerrod Brown
Apr 15, 2024"Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!" -Psalm 127:3-5a
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On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with returning guest and resident expert, Dr. Jerrod Brown. Dr. Brown is a profes...
Duration: 00:51:09Episode 424 - Hope for the FASD Journey with Debbie Raymond
Apr 08, 2024"We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy name.May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you." -Psalm 33:20-22
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On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with Debbie Raymond, an adoptive mom and co-leader of the Hope for the...
Duration: 00:54:11Episode 423 - Lessons Learned with Foster Mom, Autumn McKay
Apr 01, 2024"Cast all your anxieties on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7
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On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with foster mom and author, Autumn McKay. Autumn is an author and early childhood educator. She has written a series of early childhood educational books along with a Gratitude Journal for moms. Autumn and her husband are parents to 3 kids and are also foster pare...
Duration: 00:47:15Episode 422 - Unlimited Motherhood with Jessica Hurlbut
Mar 25, 2024"Now all glory to God,who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think." Ephisians 3:20
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On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with returning guest, Jessica Hurlbut. Jessica is a wife, pastor, writer, podcaster, and mom of five—two autistic, two adopted, and one typical teen boy. She and her husband, Greg, a...
Duration: 01:01:37Episode 421 - Attachment-Informed Parenting with Dr. Jerrod Brown PhD
Mar 18, 2024"Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?" Romans 2:4
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On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with returning guest, Dr. Jerrod Brown, PhD.
Listen in as Dr. Brown unpacks how prenatal and childhood...
Duration: 01:05:46Episode 420 - My FASD Feelings with Laura Bedard
Mar 11, 2024"For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.” Ephesians 3:16-17
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On this episode host Sandra Flach talks...
Duration: 00:44:34Episode 419 - Formed Families Forward with Kelly Henderson
Mar 03, 2024“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families…” Psalm 68:5-6
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On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom, Kelly Henderson. A special educator by profession, Kelly is a former public school teacher of students with emotional and behavioral disorders, and has worked in national and federal special education policy and...
Duration: 00:39:47Episode 418 - Second Chances with Adoptive Mom Pam Willis
Feb 25, 2024"From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God. He said: In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry." Jonah 2:1-2
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On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom, Pam Willis. After fostering for six years, Pam and...
Duration: 01:03:36Episode 417 - Gut-Brain Health Axis Dysfunction: Why Foster & Adoptive Parents Need to Be Informed with Dr. Jerrod Brown
Feb 19, 2024“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
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On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with Dr. Jerrod Brown about what foster and adoptive parents need to know about Gut-Brai...
Duration: 00:55:24Episode 416 - Plug-In for Your Parenting Journey with Sandra Flach
Feb 12, 2024“We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering—before our God & Father—your works of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” Thessalonians 1:2-3
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On this episode host Sandra Flach shares a message about the trials and challenges of parenting children with trauma and prenatal exposure to alcohol and...
Duration: 01:00:02Episode 415 - Navigating FASD with Kristen Eriksen
Feb 05, 2024“But Moses’ hands grew weary, so they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it, while Aaron & Hur held up his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side. So, his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.” Exodus 17:12
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On this episode host Sandra Flach speaks with adoptive mom and FASD Family Nav...
Duration: 01:06:39Episode 414 - Safe Relationships with FASD Mentor & Coach, Laurie Anderson
Jan 29, 2024“Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” Thessalonians 5:11
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On this episode host Sandra Flach speaks with FASD mentor and coach, Laurie Anderson. Laurie shares from her years of experience as a Big Sister and now guardian of a young woman with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
As Laurie advocated for her daughter s...
Duration: 01:12:45Episode 413 - Seas the Connection with Adoptive Mom, Sindy Ost
Jan 22, 2024“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” James 1:27
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 speaks with adoptive mom and orphan advocate, Sindy Ost. Sindy and her husband are parents of 6 adopted daughters. She is also the leader of many Facebook adoption support groups an...
Duration: 01:10:23Episode 412 - Inspired By Love with Anna Maria Di Dio
Jan 15, 2024“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged. It is never glad about injustice, but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
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Duration: 00:39:16Episode 411 - Intro to FASD with Sandra Flach
Jan 08, 2024“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:13-14
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 presents an introduction about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
If you are a foster or adoptive parent or kinship caregiver—it’s imperative that you understand the symptoms of...
Duration: 01:06:50