What would your life look like if you grew up a victim of abuse and were surrounded by people who didn’t believe in you? What could change if you were suddenly surrounded by a family willing to selflessly invest in you? That’s the story of Tori

The value of being present: a conversation with ministry leader and former foster youth Shamber Flores

Aug 7th, 2023 49m 29s

Juan sits down with Shamber Flores to hear her story of overcoming challenges and trauma, turning them into opportunities to bless and build up others. As a church ministry leader, Shamber has experienced firsthand how talking about trauma can

Do parents of kids in foster care really love their kids? — with author and podcaster Jamie Finn

Jul 24th, 2023 49m 58s

In this candid conversation with author and podcaster Jamie Finn, you’ll hear stereotypes about biological parents of children in foster care debunked. Has the worship of the nuclear family become an idol in today’s culture? Jamie and Juan’s co

The beauty of everyday family chaos and other real talk with singer/songwriter Lindy Cofer

Jul 10th, 2023 36m 26s

Juan checks in with adoptive and foster mom Lindy Cofer—who also happens to be an internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter. Lindy and Juan share examples of how to inspire young children to selflessly serve others so it becomes a natural par

The goal of foster care, the need of support systems, and the role of trauma – with Mandy Taylor

Jun 26th, 2023 46m 35s

Juan sits down with parenting expert Mandy Taylor to touch on a wide array of ways anyone can step up to champion families. As an adoptive and foster parent who works every day in training and equipping parents to better parent and connect with

Being known, modeling love, and doing what you can – with Peter Mutabazi

Jun 12th, 2023 50m 33s

In this episode, Juan is joined by author, speaker, and foster dad Peter Mutabazi—an influential voice advocating for children all over the world. Peter shares his incredible story: from running away from his home in Uganda at age 10 and becomi

Welcoming others, living in diverse communities, and parenting large families with author Kayla Craig

May 29th, 2023 49m 32s

Juan Fernandez sits down with author and podcast host Kayla Craig for a fun and thought-provoking conversation about creating spaces of welcome, living in diverse communities, and parenting large families. Sit back, relax, and enjoy Kayla’s nua

Large families, good neighbors, and common myths with Dr. Kimberly Offutt

May 15th, 2023 58m 43s

Summary In our first episode, Juan welcomes Dr. Kimberly Offutt, author, speaker, and coach with more than 20 years’ experience championing children and families. Juan and Kim discuss growing up in a small town with a large family and how this

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Trailer: Champion for Family

Apr 20th, 2023 2m 36s

In a world filled with things we disagree on, the importance of family is something we can all get behind. For some, family brings painful memories. For others, family is a place of love, nurturing, and healing. And for most of us, it’s somethi

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