Fostering & Adoption Podcast with Nikki & Larry – Details, episodes & analysis

In this powerful episode, Nikki & Larry share the pivotal moment they made the decision to open their home — and their hearts — to children in need.

From the conversations that led up to it, to the emotions that came with saying “yes,” Season 2 Episode 2 dives deep into what it truly means to create a safe, loving space for others.

Listen as they unpack:

• The story behind their decision

• The impact fostering had on their home

• What they learned about family, faith, and sacrifice

• How opening the door changed their lives forever

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In this opening episode, Nikki and Larry invite you into their story — the life experiences, family values, and defining moments that shaped their passion for fostering and adoption. From their childhood influences to the early years of their marriage, they share how faith, compassion, and a heart for service became the foundation of their home.

You’ll learn who they are, what shaped them, and why they’ve committed their lives to caring for children and families in need. This honest introduction sets the stage for a season filled with real conversations, lived experiences, and the beautiful realities of love in action.

Join us as the journey begins.

This heartwarming episode features April Walker as she shares her family’s remarkable path through eight years of hope, heartbreak, and unwavering faith on the road to parenthood. After she and her husband were told by doctors they might never have children, they explored foster care and adoption—only to be met with setbacks, losses, and challenging moves. April’s story unfolds with emotional honesty as she recounts the initial loss of a beloved child she cared for in a hospital, their move out-of-state, and the long wait to start a family.

 

Are you a foster or adoptive parent who would like to share what God has done in your life? We would love to hear from you! Click the link below. https://cherishedimphttps://cherishedimpressionscpa.com/our-podcastressionscpa.com/ 

Learn how we help families in our community through SWAGG: https://www.facebook.com/swaggprograms

Listen to Sam's The One Called Mama podcast by clicking here:

https://onecalledmama.org/one-called-mama-podcast

 

This week’s episode features Emily Hindman, a remarkable leader in the Ellis County foster and adoption community who truly wears many hats. Emily is a licensed professional counselor with 24 years of experience, a practicing attorney specializing in family law and adoptions, and the secretary of the Ellis County Child Welfare Board. Through her private counseling practice, she primarily serves foster youth and teens, while her law office focuses on helping families navigate CPS cases, custody, and—her true passion—adoption, having completed over 225 adoptions since becoming an attorney.

Are you a foster or adoptive parent who would like to share what God has done in your life? We would love to hear from you! Click the link below. https://cherishedimphttps://cherishedimpressionscpa.com/our-podcastressionscpa.com/ 

Learn how we help families in our community through SWAGG: https://www.facebook.com/swaggprograms

Listen to us on YouTube!

https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiandSamPodcast

Listen to Sam's The One Called Mama podcast by clicking here:

https://onecalledmama.org/one-called-mama-podcast

 

Rebecca opens up about her many roles: teaching others how to become foster parents, guiding churches in orphan care, and running a foster closet that provides free essentials to foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Whether it’s diapers, clothes, cribs, or encouragement, Rebecca’s mission is to ensure every child and caregiver feels seen, supported, and loved.

Are you a foster or adoptive parent who would like to share what God has done in your life? We would love to hear from you! Click the link below. https://cherishedimphttps://cherishedimpressionscpa.com/our-podcastressionscpa.com/ 

Learn how we help families in our community through SWAGG: https://www.facebook.com/swaggprograms

Listen to us on YouTube!

https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiandSamPodcast

Listen to Sam's The One Called Mama podcast by clicking here:

https://onecalledmama.org/one-called-mama-podcast

 

God’s calling on Linda Bobo Reddoch's life was anything but ordinary. Born into a world of instability and hardship, Linda’s earliest memories are marked by trauma, separation, and the uncertainty of foster care. Yet through every twist and turn—from being removed from her birth mother as an infant, to miraculous moments of reunion, to ultimately finding a forever family—Linda’s journey reveals the power of faith, resilience, and unconditional love.

In this episode, Linda opens up about her incredible story: how her foster parents’ bold prayers and relentless pursuit led to a divine intervention, how trust and compassion built unlikely bridges between families, and how God’s grace transformed even the most broken circumstances. She shares the heartbreak of her early years, the challenges of navigating adoption and identity, and the joy of witnessing her birth mother’s own redemption story.

Are you a foster or adoptive parent who would like to share what God has done in your life? We would love to hear from you! Click the link below. https://cherishedimphttps://cherishedimpressionscpa.com/our-podcastressionscpa.com/ 

Learn how we help families in our community through SWAGG: https://www.facebook.com/swaggprograms

Listen to us on YouTube!

https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiandSamPodcast

Listen to Sam's The One Called Mama podcast by clicking here:

https://onecalledmama.org/one-called-mama-podcast

 

God’s calling on Kyle Mitchell’s life was truly unexpected. With years of experience in youth ministry, social work, and parenting four children of his own, Kyle never imagined his journey would lead him to become a leading advocate and trainer for foster and adoptive families. Through decades of working with kids “from hard places,” Kyle has learned that the real key to helping children heal isn’t just about following strategies—it’s about understanding their hearts and your own.

In this episode, Kyle shares how his path took surprising turns—from youth ministry to CPS investigator to group home director—and how every step prepared him for his current mission: equipping parents with the tools and compassion they need to truly connect with their children. He opens up about the challenges and rewards of implementing trust-based relational intervention (TBRI), why understanding the “why” behind a child’s behavior matters, and how even seasoned parents can be surprised by what foster care brings. When faced with the complexities of trauma, loss, and change, Kyle had a choice: to get overwhelmed by the obstacles, or to trust God’s plan and lean into the promise that every child—and every parent—can find healing and hope.

Are you a foster or adoptive parent who would like to share what God has done in your life? We would love to hear from you! Click the link below. https://cherishedimphttps://cherishedimpressionscpa.com/our-podcastressionscpa.com/ 

Learn how we help families in our community through SWAGG: https://www.facebook.com/swaggprograms

Listen to us on YouTube!

https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiandSamPodcast

Listen to Sam's The One Called Mama podcast by clicking here:

https://onecalledmama.org/one-called-mama-podcast

 

God’s calling on Tina’s life was truly unexpected. Kids grown and a grandmother herself, she never dreamed she would end up fostering and adopting two children, both with special needs. Then when tragedy struck her family, Tina had a choice to make: she could either let the grief consume her, or trust God and lean into His plan and the promises He gave her.

Are you a foster or adoptive parent who would like to share what God has done in your life? We would love to hear from you! Click the link below. https://cherishedimphttps://cherishedimpressionscpa.com/our-podcastressionscpa.com/ 

Learn how we help families in our community through SWAGG: https://www.facebook.com/swaggprograms

Listen to us on YouTube!

https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiandSamPodcast

Listen to Sam's The One Called Mama podcast by clicking here:

https://onecalledmama.org/one-called-mama-podcast

 

If you've ever considered fostering, then you will want to tune into today's episode. Listen to Tanya Orr as she shares her experience not only as a foster mom, but as the founder of her own child placement agency. Hear insider tips, honest advice and practical insight that every foster and aspiring foster parent needs to know!  

Are you a foster or adoptive parent who would like to share what God has done in your life? We would love to hear from you! Click the link below. https://cherishedimphttps://cherishedimpressionscpa.com/our-podcastressionscpa.com/ 

Learn how we help families in our community through SWAGG: https://www.facebook.com/swaggprograms

Listen to us on YouTube!

https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiandSamPodcast

Listen to Sam's The One Called Mama podcast by clicking here:

https://onecalledmama.org/one-called-mama-podcast

 

Not everyone is called to foster or adopt, but everyone can help fill a need in the foster care community. Listen to founder and president Janna Horn as she shares how God called her to leave her full time job (and excellent income) to create "Standing in the Gap" from the ground up.

if you've ever wondered if there is a place for you in the foster care community, the answer is a resounding "Yes!" Janna's story will both educate and inspire you as you take your first brave step towards God's call on your life.   To volunteer, donate or sign up as a prayer partner with Standing in the Gap, visit: https://standinginthegaptx.org/   

Are you a foster or adoptive parent who would like to share what God has done in your life? We would love to hear from you! Click the link below. https://cherishedimphttps://cherishedimpressionscpa.com/our-podcastressionscpa.com/ 

Learn how we help families in our community through SWAGG: https://www.facebook.com/swaggprograms

Listen to us on YouTube!

https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiandSamPodcast

Listen to Sam's The One Called Mama podcast by clicking here:

https://onecalledmama.org/one-called-mama-podcast