The Adoption & Foster Care Journey
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...
Episode 488 - Finding Your FASD Tribe & Tools with Adoptive Mom, Crystal Dethlefs
"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...
Episode 487 - A Candid FASD Conversation with Adoptive Mom, Sue Roseberger
"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...
Episode 486 - A Conversation with Adoptive Mom, Angie Miller
"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...
Episode 485 - Prayers for Adoptive Parents with Virginia Wells
"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...
Episode 484 - Preventing Burnout with Sandra Flach
"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...
Episode 483 - Summer Schedules with Sandra Flach
"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...
Episode 482 - A Father’s Perspective with Christopher Johnson
"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...
Episode 481 - Foster Care with Dr. John DeGarmo
“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...
Episode 480 - Healing Trauma Through Connection with Bethany Hall
"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...
Episode 479 - Love Does Not Conquer All with Peter Mutabazi
“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...
Episode 478 - Foster the Family with Jamie Finn
"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...
Episode 477 - Adulting & FASD with CJ Lutke
"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...
Episode 476 - Nourish with Connection with Madison Tyler
"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...
Episode 475 - When Self-Care is a Dirty Word with Angie Proctor
“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...
Episode 474 - The Fruit (Psalm 1:2-3) with Sandra Flach
"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...
Episode 473 - The Seasons (Psalm 1:2-3) with Sandra Flach
"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...
Episode 472 - The River Bank (Psalm 1:1-3) with Sandra Flach
"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...
Episode 471 - Root & Revive Wellness with Adoptive Mom, Jessica Johnson
“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...
Episode 470 - Harrison’s Hope with Mary Byrnes
“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...
Episode 469 - FASD Diagnostic Clinics with David Deere
“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...
Episode 468 - Walking the Trail with Adoptive Families—Meredith Shuman
“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...
Episode 467 - Boundless Hope for Every Child with Kim Botto
“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...
Episode 466 - Fostering Wellness with Nicole Barlow
"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...
Episode 465 - A Foster Brother’s Story with Michelle Snyder & Ben Snyder Jr.
"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...
Episode 464 - Embracing Life with FASD with Jodee Kulp
"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...
Episode 463 - Connected Parenting with Will & CarrieAnn Standfest
"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...
Episode 462 - What Scripture & Science Say About Resilience with Dr. Nicole Wilke, PhD
"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...
Episode 461 - New Year, New Season with Sandra Flach
"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 The Adoption & Foster Car...
Episode 460 - The Dangers of Energy Drinks with Dr. Jerrod Brown
"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 and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.
On this episode, Dr...
Episode 459 - Advent—God’s Gift of Love with Sandra Flach
"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. Each week host Sandra Flach will share a Scripture, a short message, a Holiday Parenting Survival Strategy, and a breath prayer for you...
Episode 458 - Advent—Finding True Joy with Sandra Flach
"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 Sandra Flach will share a Scripture, a short message, a Holiday Parenting Survival Strategy, and a brea...
Episode 457 - Advent—Peace in Surrender with Sandra Flach
“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 Flach will share a Scripture, a short message, a Holiday Parenting Survival Strategy, and a breath prayer for you to practice through the week.
Listen...
Episode 456 - Advent—Hope for the Holidays with Sandra Flach
"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 week host Sandra Flach will share a Scripture, a short message, a Holiday Parenting Survival Strategy, and a breath prayer for yo...
Episode 455 - Thanksgiving Prayers with Sandra Flach
"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 Sandra shares from her gratefulness journal and prays for listeners as we embark on the holiday season.
Please b...
Episode 454 - Healing for Every Heart in Adoption with Jodi Jackson Tucker & Lisa Qualls
“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 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...
Episode 453 - FASD & Addictive Behaviors with Dr. Jerrod Brown
"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, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. He has provided consultation services to caregivers, professionals, and organizations pert...
Episode 452 - Accommodating Kids with Brain Differences
“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 with adult adoptee, Jacob Sturges. Jacob recently graduated from North Central University in Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Humanitarian Leadership and hold...
Episode 451 - Accommodating Kids with Brain Differences
“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 unpacks how she provides accommodations for her nineteen year-old son with FASD.
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Episode 450 - Soul Filling Adoption with Francine Apy
"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 mother, blessed three times through adoption, an aunt to five adopted nieces and nephews, and an advocate, Francine harnesses the power of resilience and...
Episode 449 - Wherever You Go with Ryan North
"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 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...
