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106. I Fostered A Teen and Her Baby With Jaymi Sep 17, 2024

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One of the problems with foster care is that the cycle tends to repeat itself. A child who doesn't have a consistent family has a child of their own and then isn't equipped or supported to care for that child. But you know what can help break that cycle? A loving family. This is why Jaymi and her husband continue to say yes to fostering teens.

130. Is Reimagining Orphan Care Possible? Dec 07, 2022

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Changing the way we care for orphaned children, getting kids back into families, and lifting up community….it all sounds great on paper, but is it actually possible? This is an important question because theory doesn't necessarily mean it works. This is why we are talking with our friend, Phil Aspergren, who has been helping children's homes from all over the world change their model of care…and it's working!

129. How Do I Know If an Orphanage is Dangerous? Nov 16, 2022

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In most of our minds, orphanages are viewed as a protector of vulnerable children. This can be true, but often an orphanage can be a deceptive place that is using it's position and power to serve selfish interests and even harm the children it claims to protect. This is why is so important to understand the warning signs. Our guest, Rebecca Nhep, is an expert in this field and has even been a part of closing down multiple nefarious orphanages. She is here to share her invaluable knowledge and wisdom and help us all understand the urgency behind reimagining the way we care for vulnerable children.

128. How To Untangle Your Calling to Fund an Orphanage with Brandon Stiver Nov 02, 2022

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All over the world there are people who felt clearly called by God to either fund a children's home, serve at one, or leave everything to start an orphanage. But now that we know that orphanages and children's homes are not the way we should be aiming to care for vulnerable children, how are we supposed to view that very real and clear calling?

Thankfully our friend Brandon Stiver walked this journey. From being called and moving overseas to work at an orphanage to now being one of the biggest advocates for getting children in families, Brandon is perfectly positioned to help us unpack these important and complicated questions.

127. What does reimagining an orphanage actually look like? Oct 19, 2022

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Travel with us to Maesot, Thailand to hear from the Thai Director of Global Child Advocates on what it looks like to run 4 children's homes to closing them all down and finding safe family for each child.

126. Could All The Orphaned Children Just Go Home? Oct 06, 2022

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This is a complex question that thousands all over the world are trying to answer. We all want children in families but it's not as simple as just sending them all home. Thankfully our friend and colleague Jedd Medefind joins us to talk through how we address the complexities and nuance of each child's situation while still keeping family as our goal.

125. What does it mean to Reimagine Orphan Care? Sep 21, 2022

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Are orphanages the best way to care for orphaned children? Is there actually a better way?

The answers to these questions could define the next generation of vulnerable children. Join us as we dig deeper into these complicated issues and the origins and motivations behind our recently released video series called Reimagine Orphan Care.

124. Part 2. Inside The War: Two Ukrainian Men Share Their Experiences Apr 06, 2022

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We spoke with Oleg and Andrey, two Ukrainian men working to help bring children to safety. They share about the realities of what is actually happening on the ground and how children living in orphanages are being impacted the most.

Visit Orphan Outreach to learn how you can support Together for Children in Ukraine.

123. Part 1. How Do We Help Vulnerable Children in Ukraine? Mar 30, 2022

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If you're like most people, the war in Ukraine weighs heavy on your mind but you don't know what to do about it. Fortunately, Ronne Rock and Mike Douris have been working with vulnerable children in both Russia and Ukraine for years. Their wisdom, insight, and humility will help guide us toward ways that can make a difference during this unprecedented time.

122. Healed People Heal People With Former Foster Youth Keri Hope Richmond Dec 08, 2021

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Keri spent the first 20 years of her life surviving. She went into foster care at 3 days old and was adopted by age 5. This was supposed to be her happy ending but instead she endured abuse and more broken relationships. This pain and trauma could have defined Keri's life, but instead she chose to find healing.

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