The Adopting and Fostering Home Podcasthttps://www.namb.net/Welcome to the Adopting and Fostering Home podcast. Whether your family has been on this journey for years, or you’re just getting started, The Adopting and Fostering Home here to support and encourage you along the way.en-usSite Stacker 2.0North American Mission Boardinfo@namb.netnoWelcome to the Adopting and Fostering Home podcast. Whether your family has been on this journey for years, or you’re just getting started, The Adopting and Fostering Home here to support and encourage you along the way.North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera Melber https://www.namb.net/rss/ the-adopting-and-fostering-home-podcast Journey From Infertility to Adoption https://www.namb.net/send-relief/resources/journey-from-infertility-to-adoption https://www.namb.net/feed/the-adopting-and-fostering-home-podcast/12994 In this special episode, Jacob and Tiffany Sulzmann discuss the different ways the Lord led the couple to adoption. Learn more about Jacob’s heart being stirred in the Philippines for adoption and their battle with infertility that led to unique adoptions of three children. 

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2017 15:19:05 -0400 North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera Melber 23:03 North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera Melber In this special episode, Jacob and Tiffany Sulzmann discuss the different ways the Lord led the couple to adoption. Learn more about Jacob’s heart being stirred in the Philippines for adoption and their battle with infertility that led to unique adoptions of three children. adoption, foster care, family, Christianity No A Conversation with Tony Brewer https://www.namb.net/send-relief/resources/a-conversation-with-tony-brewer https://www.namb.net/feed/the-adopting-and-fostering-home-podcast/12926 Join co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber as they talk with Tony Brewer from Orphan Voice about his work in Vietnam. Orphan Voice is a Christian, orphan-relief outreach supporting orphans, children with special needs and children at risk for trafficking and abuse in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Learn more at orphanvoice.org.

Resources:
The Autobiography of George Muller by George Muller
George Muller: the Guardian of Bristol Orphans by Janet and Geoff Benge
The Dying Rooms documentary

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2017 08:24:53 -0400 North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera Melber 01:14:39 North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera Melber Join co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber as they talk with Tony Brewer from Orphan Voice about his work in Vietnam. Orphan Voice is a Christian, orphan-relief outreach supporting orphans, children with special needs and children at risk for trafficking and abuse in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Learn more at orphanvoice.org. adoption, foster care, family, Christianity No Orphan Voice with Tony Brewerhttps://www.namb.net/send-relief/resources/orphan-voice-with-tony-brewerhttps://www.namb.net/feed/the-adopting-and-fostering-home-podcast/12884Join co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber as they talk with Tony Brewer from Orphan Voice about his work in Vietnam. Orphan Voice is a Christian, orphan-relief outreach supporting orphans, children with special needs and children at risk for trafficking and abuse in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Learn more at orphanvoice.org.

Resources:

  • The Autobiography of George Muller by George Muller
  • George Muller: the Guardian of Bristol Orphans by Janet and Geoff Benge
  • The Dying Rooms documentary
]]>Fri, 09 Jun 2017 21:28:56 -0400North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera MelberNorth American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera MelberJoin co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber as they talk with Tony Brewer from Orphan Voice about his work in Vietnam. Orphan Voice is a Christian, orphan-relief outreach supporting orphans, children with special needs and children at risk for trafficking and abuse in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Learn more at orphanvoice.org. Resources: The Autobiography of George Muller by George Muller, George Muller: the Guardian of Bristol Orphans by Janet and Geoff Benge, The Dying Rooms documentary.adoption, foster care, family, ChristianityNo So, you want to be a single foster parent? Pt. 2 https://www.namb.net/resources/so-you-want-to-be-a-single-foster-parent-pt-2 https://www.namb.net/feed/the-adopting-and-fostering-home-podcast/11836 In this two-part series, hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber introduce special guest Faith Morgan as she shares her journey fostering a child as a single parent. You’ll discover valuable resources that guide a parent towards hope and healing in an adoptive family as well as resources for foster and adoptive children made to help them understand their pasts, presents and futures.

Resources mentioned

  • The Connected Child by Dr. Karyn Purvis, Empoweredtoconnect.org
  • Thriving as an Adoptive Family by David Sanford
  • Parenting the Hurt Child by Gregory Keck and Regina Kupecky

Additional readings

  • Telling the Truth to Your Adopted or Foster Child: Making Sense of the Past by Betsy Keefer Smalley and Jayne E. Schooler
  • I Miss You Every Day by Simms Taback
]]> Thu, 18 May 2017 05:00:00 -0400 North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera Melber 34:05 North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera Melber In this two-part series, hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber introduce special guest Faith Morgan as she shares her journey fostering a child as a single parent. You’ll discover valuable resources that guide a parent towards hope and healing in an adoptive family as well as resources for foster and adoptive children made to help them understand their pasts, presents and futures. Resources mentioned The Connected Child by Dr. Karyn Purvis Empoweredtoconnect.org Thriving as an Adoptive Family by David Sanford Parenting the Hurt Child by Gregory Keck and Regina Kupecky Additional readings Telling the Truth to Your Adopted or Foster Child: Making Sense of the Past by Betsy Keefer Smalley and Jayne E. Schooler I Miss You Every Day by Simms Taback adoption, foster care, family, Christianity No So, you want to be a single foster parent? Pt. 1https://www.namb.net/resources/so-you-want-to-be-a-single-foster-parent-pt-1https://www.namb.net/feed/the-adopting-and-fostering-home-podcast/11835In this two-part series, hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber introduce special guest Faith Morgan as she shares her journey fostering a child as a single parent. You’ll discover valuable resources that guide a parent towards hope and healing in an adoptive family as well as resources for foster and adoptive children made to help them understand their pasts, presents and futures.

Resources mentioned

  • The Connected Child by Dr. Karyn Purvis
  • Empoweredtoconnect.org
  • Thriving as an Adoptive Family by David Sanford
  • Parenting the Hurt Child by Gregory Keck and Regina Kupecky

Additional readings

  • Telling the Truth to Your Adopted or Foster Child: Making Sense of the Past by Betsy Keefer Smalley and Jayne E. Schooler
  • I Miss You Every Day by Simms Taback
]]>Thu, 04 May 2017 05:00:00 -0400North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera Melber33:22North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera MelberIn this two-part series, hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber introduce special guest Faith Morgan as she shares her journey fostering a child as a single parent. You’ll discover valuable resources that guide a parent towards hope and healing in an adoptive family as well as resources for foster and adoptive children made to help them understand their pasts, presents and futures. Resources mentioned The Connected Child by Dr. Karyn Purvis Empoweredtoconnect.org Thriving as an Adoptive Family by David Sanford Parenting the Hurt Child by Gregory Keck and Regina Kupecky Additional readings Telling the Truth to Your Adopted or Foster Child: Making Sense of the Past by Betsy Keefer Smalley and Jayne E. Schooler I Miss You Every Day by Simms Tabackadoption, foster care, family, ChristianityNo Praying for our chosen childrenhttps://www.namb.net/resources/praying-for-our-chosen-childrenhttps://www.namb.net/feed/the-adopting-and-fostering-home-podcast/11678Not long into the adopting and fostering journey, both Tera Melber and Lynette Ezell realized they’d need Jesus more than ever to keep afloat during the season. Learn about their humbling moments and gain practical insights into how prayer moves the hand of God. You will also discover the seven specific needs that are seen as vital when praying over chosen children.

PDF Resource: Prayers for my Chosen Child

]]>Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:01:02 -0400North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera Melber54:29North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera MelberNot long into the adopting and fostering journey, both Tera Melber and Lynette Ezell realized they’d need Jesus more than ever to keep afloat during the season. Learn about their humbling moments and gain practical insights into how prayer moves the hand of God. You will also discover the seven specific needs that are seen as vital when praying over chosen children. PDF Resource: Prayers for My Chosen Child (http://namb.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/the_adopting_and_fostering_home/files/prayers_for_my_chosen_child.pdf)adoption, foster care, family Christianity, church, restoring dignityNoDealing with unsupportive family or close friendshttps://www.namb.net/resources/dealing-with-unsupportive-family-or-close-friendshttps://www.namb.net/feed/the-adopting-and-fostering-home-podcast/11644In this episode, Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber discuss a difficult topic. Everyone enjoys the support of family and close friends. But how do adopting and fostering home parent(s) deal with unsupportive people in their lives? Discover how grace can help you recover and respond to those who don’t understand your adopting or fostering home. 

]]>Fri, 31 Mar 2017 09:32:08 -0400North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera Melber21:40North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera MelberIn this episode, Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber discuss a difficult topic. Everyone enjoys the support of family and close friends. But how do adopting and fostering home parent(s) deal with unsupportive people in their lives? Discover how grace can help you recover and respond to those who don’t understand your adopting or fostering home. adoption, foster care, family Christianity, church, restoring dignityNoTrusting God through the processhttps://www.namb.net/resources/trusting-god-through-the-processhttps://www.namb.net/feed/the-adopting-and-fostering-home-podcast/11587Recommended Resources

The Connected Child, by Dr. Karyn Purvis: Empoweredtoconnect.org

Thriving as an Adoptive Family, by David Sanford

Parenting the Hurt Child, by Gregory Keck & Regina Kupecky

]]>Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:00:00 -0500North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera Melber26:03North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera MelberEpisode 4 of the Adopting and Fostering Home Podcast.adoption, foster care, family Christianity, church, restoring dignityNoMyths of Adopting and Fostering, Part 2https://www.namb.net/resources/myths-of-adopting-and-fostering-part-2https://www.namb.net/feed/the-adopting-and-fostering-home-podcast/11528Recommended Resources

The Connected Child, by Dr. Karyn Purvis: Empoweredtoconnect.org

Thriving as an Adoptive Family, by David Sanford

Parenting the Hurt Child, by Gregory Keck & Regina Kupecky

]]>Sat, 25 Feb 2017 10:15:00 -050028:21Episode 3 of the Adopting and Fostering Home podcast.adoption, foster care, family Christianity, church, restoring dignityNoMyths of Adopting and Fostering, Part 1https://www.namb.net/resources/myths-of-adopting-and-fostering-part-1https://www.namb.net/feed/the-adopting-and-fostering-home-podcast/11527Recommended Resources

The Connected Child, by Dr. Karyn Purvis: Empoweredtoconnect.org

Thriving as an Adoptive Family, by David Sanford

Parenting the Hurt Child, by Gregory Keck & Regina Kupeck

]]>Sat, 25 Feb 2017 10:00:00 -0500North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera Melber29:29North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera MelberEpisode 2 of the Adopting and Fostering Home podcast.adoption, foster care, family Christianity, church, restoring dignityNoYou can do this: Here’s where you beginhttps://www.namb.net/resources/you-can-do-this-heres-where-you-beginhttps://www.namb.net/feed/the-adopting-and-fostering-home-podcast/11431The process of helping children in crisis “come home” is challenging and can be intimidating, but the need is great and God calls his people to care for the fatherless. Co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber share encouraging insights and practical advice from their families’ journey into adoption and foster care.

Resources:

]]>Fri, 03 Feb 2017 06:00:00 -0500North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera Melber19:35North American Mission Board, Lynette Ezell, Tera MelberThe process of helping children in crisis “come home” is challenging and can be intimidating, but the need is great and God calls his people to care for the fatherless. Co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber share encouraging insights and practical advice from their families’ journey into adoption and foster care.The process of helping children in crisis “come home” is challenging and can be intimidating, but the need is great and God calls his people to care for the fatherless.adoption, foster care, ChristianityNo