As millions of children are housed in orphanages around the world, it’s imperative that we ask ourselves, is there a better way? Kristen Lowry, Send Relief’s Consultant for International Orphan Care says, “We cannot adopt our way out of this.”

Fostering Champions for Christ

May 11th, 2023 29m 53s

For this Foster Care Awareness Month episode, Michelle Chitwood joins Lynette Ezell in hosting Fostering Champions Founder Bobby Canipe. After Canipe lost his mother to a heart attack and his father to alcoholism, he and his sister were placed

Removing the Barriers

Jan 26th, 2023 30m 11s

Kelley and Randall Nichols from We Are the ECHO join Lynette this week to unpack the familiar statement, “I could never do what you do.” The Nichols emphasize the vital role of community support and candidly share the enemy’s resistance to cari

Precious Snowflakes: Adopting Frozen Embryos

Dec 27th, 2022 35m 1s

The National Embryo Donation Center (NEDC) is a life-affirming, Christian non-profit dedicated to treating surplus frozen IVF embryos with dignity and finding forever homes for their young lives. NEDC’s Marketing and Development Director Mark M

Redefining My Legacy

Nov 23rd, 2022 31m 1s

Although abuse and childhood adversity filled the early chapters of Kristen Thomas’ life, her trust in Christ and the investment of a caring community has enabled her to write a new story. Be encouraged as Kristen shares with Lynette how God is

The Role of the Church in Family Advocacy Ministries

Nov 11th, 2022 26m 57s

Josh Benton, Vice President at Send Relief, joins Lynette on the podcast this week to share their family’s adoption story and the invaluable role of the local church. Through Family Advocacy Ministry, Josh provides a clear, concise blueprint fo

Deep Breaths at Home

Oct 20th, 2022 25m 22s

Lindsey Martin joins the podcast again to continue the conversation of prenatal trauma and creating a home that promotes healing. Join Lynette and Lindsey as they discuss small attainable goals to build relationship and felt safety.

Prenatal Trauma and Disruption in Early Childhood Milestones

Oct 4th, 2022 29m 53s

Back from our summer sabbatical, host Lynette Ezell and social worker Lindsey Martin discuss prenatal trauma and its potential effects.

Beyond Behaviors

Jul 14th, 2022 26m 5s

Occupational therapist Savannah Alderman joins the podcast this week to discuss proven tools and activities that we can incorporate into everyday living that help children build relationships and trust with their new family unit. Find more re

When Adoption Calls

May 26th, 2022 33m 22s

Adoption is a lifelong journey of faith, a call that Robbie and Savannah Alderman answered as newlyweds. Despite a world-wide pandemic, the Aldermans trusted the Lord’s timing to bring home their three daughters.Find resources for your adoptio

They Know My Name!

May 12th, 2022 30m 55s

While serving in their children’s ministry, Terri Raynes and Tia Harwood realized they share a passion to help children in the Arizona foster care system. Soon, the two friends put their crafty skills to work and began Creation Awaits. Their mi

Hope Multiplies

Apr 28th, 2022 31m 18s

Military wife and mom of 6, Cayela Moody, joins the podcast this week to share her family’s “yes” to foster care and adoption. Learn how her organization, Hope Multiplies, is equipping the Church to embrace and support vulnerable children and f

Boards for the Bridges: Seeking Counsel for Transracial Adoptions

Apr 14th, 2022 27m

Brittany Salmon joins Lynette on the podcast this week to discuss her new book, It Takes More Than Love: A Christian Guide to Navigating the Complexities of Cross-Cultural Adoption. Brittany shares her personal story of transracial adoption and

Unplanned Good

Mar 17th, 2022 28m 27s

Adoptive mom, Terri Marcroft, shares her family’s open adoption journey and the healing it can provide. At a time when open adoption provoked fear and uncertainty, the Marcrofts chose to build a strong relationship with the birth mom of their c

Trusting His Silence

Mar 3rd, 2022 36m 26s

Laura Peal joins the podcast again this week to share her family’s journey of adoption and ministry. No matter how hopeless the situation appeared, the Peals realize that Christ is King and His love for us is immeasurable.Find resources for yo

We Share a Name

Feb 10th, 2022 23m 26s

On this week’s episode, Lynette welcomes Laura Peal, an adoptive mom she met while visiting Send Relief’s Ministry Center in Puerto Rico. When the Peal family was asked to pray for a young life that was vulnerable to abortion, they had no idea

A Longing for Motherhood

Jan 27th, 2022 24m 18s

The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission’s Director of Public Policy, Chelsea Patterson, joins the podcast this week to share her passion of advocating for vulnerable children and the importance of trauma-informed counseling. Adopted from Ro

A Legacy of Faith and Family

Jan 13th, 2022 28m 14s

Sherwood Baptist Church’s former pastor, Michael Catt, and his wife, Terri, join Lynette to discuss how the Holy Spirit softened their hearts to the ministry of adoption and foster care. From the midlife discovery of his own adoption to support

He Restores My Soul

Dec 2nd, 2021 22m 57s

Reuben Watson joins Lynette to share part two of his personal foster care story. After a childhood of neglect, 13 foster placements and failed suicide attempts, Reuben is introduced to Jesus and discipled at Sunrise Children’s Homes in Kentucky

The Relentless Love of God

Nov 18th, 2021 22m 22s

Between navigating 13 different foster placements, suffering physical and verbal abuse and coping with his mother’s illness, Reuben Watson endured a childhood filled with trauma. After battling feelings of worthlessness throughout his adolescen

Mr. Larry & Mrs. Robertson

Nov 4th, 2021 28m 25s

This week, Larry and Beth Robertson join Lynette and continue their story of foster care, adoption and ministry. The Robertsons discuss their temporary foster placement moving to adoption and navigating the court system during COVID-19. The co

Snowballs and Trust and Family

Oct 21st, 2021 25m 54s

Pastor Larry and Beth Robertson join us this week to discuss the lifestyle pivot of going from empty nesters to a full home again. Join in to hear how the Robertsons navigated a sudden foster placement and how to encourage new family members to

Planting a Church and a Foster Care Ministry

Oct 7th, 2021 33m 5s

NorthRoad Community Church’s lead Pastor, Matt Bartig, joins Lynette on the podcast this week to share his family’s unexpected Foster Care journey and the resulting creation of Divine Nest Ministries. Pastor Matt brings along directors Tim Heig

How You Can Empower Adoptive and Fostering Families, Part 2

Sep 23rd, 2021 25m 2s

Not everyone is called to adopt, but everyone is called to support adoptive and foster families. Callie Rich joins us for a second episode to discuss creative ways churches can support the fostering and adoptive communities! Listen to this week

The Sacredness of the Mundane, Part 1

Sep 9th, 2021 23m 30s

This week’s guest, Callie Rich, discusses the unexpected twists and turns of the adoption journey and how God’s call to the everyday tasks of parenting is truly a call to invaluable kingdom work.For more resources on your fostering and adoptin