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

Today we hear from powerhouse Alyssa Aldrich-Hooks who began her fostering journey when she was only 26 years old. If you're someone out there wondering if fostering is right for you, then you don't wan to miss this episode. Full of practical advice and valuable insights, Alyssa lays it all out on the line.

 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! Reach out to us today!

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

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Welcome to the Fostering and Adoption Podcast with Nikki and Sam! Today is our very first episode and we could not be more excited to share this incredible story of love, grief and hope.

Learn how this couple's journey of infertility set them on the path to not only adopt, but to also welcome 15 and counting foster children into their home. Through foster care, God has completely changed the trajectory of this family's life and brought new meaning to the words "selfless love".

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! Reach out to us today!

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

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In today's conclusion of Eric Porter's story, we continue to hear the miraculous ways God is showing up in his ministry Backyard Orphans. As Eric continues his efforts to save orphans, both here and around the world, he also shares what God is stirring in his heart for the crisis happening at our border. The shocking reality and desperate state of those in our community calls for our immediate action. The first step being prayer. Are you the next missionary to reach our local orphans and change the world one child at a time?

Visit Backyard Orphans here: https://backyardorphans.org/

Pray with Eric and his team by visiting here: prayer.backyardorphans.org 

Volunteer, donate or invite Eric to speak at your church by clicking here: https://backyardorphans.org/next-steps/ 

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

"Eric, you're flying over kids to reach kids." That was the message Eric Porter received from God one day 14 years ago. As a pastor, he heard story after story of kids in his local community being neglected, abandoned and abused. When he began to witness it firsthand, he knew something had to change. So, when God said "go", he packed up his wife and kids and set out on a new mission: to rescue the orphan in his own backyard. That is how his ministry Backyard Orphans was founded and today they have saved over 2600 children through their powerful training programs, outreach initiatives and active global engagement.

Today is part one of a two part special, so please be sure to tune in next week as we hear what's on the horizon for Eric and his team and how you can partner with Backyard Orphans.

Visit Backyard Orphans here: https://backyardorphans.org/

Pray with Eric and his team by visiting here: prayer.backyardorphans.org 

Volunteer, donate or invite Eric to speak at your church by clicking here: https://backyardorphans.org/next-steps/ 

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

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

 

Aged out of the system, Daniel found himself without a family and without hope. Overcome with grief he felt there was only one way out. Until God showed him He had so much more in store for him.

From jail cell to living a life dedicated to the LORD, listen to Daniel's powerful story of redemption and how his years in the foster care system have paved a way for him to help others facing his former reality.

Are you a foster or adoptive parent who would like to share what God has done in your life? Are you a local organization helping our children in need? Click here to get started: https://cherishedimpressionscpa.com/our-podcast 

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

Catch Sam's second podcast at https://onecalledmama.org/ 

Sometimes God's calling on your life is undeniable. For Lydia and Josiah, it was clear from the very beginning they were meant to foster and adopt. Laugh along with us, as Lydia shares one story after another of how God showed up in a very big way to bring their family together.

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/ 

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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 episode spotlights Kandi Shaw, a dedicated therapist and advocate who has spent nearly two decades supporting children and families in Ellis County. Drawing on her expansive experience as a trauma-informed therapist, member of the Child Welfare Board, writer of adoption home studies, and leader in transitional living programs, Kandi offers listeners an in-depth look at the interconnected supports available for foster youth, young adults, and single parents in the community.  

Kandi shares her passion for guiding young adults ages 18–24—especially those aging out of foster care or lacking family support—through transitional living and skills-building programs. She discusses the crucial role of connection, family support, and trauma-informed approaches in helping youth and parents develop confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging. The episode delves into the unique challenges faced by foster and adoptive parents as they nurture teens from hard places, the importance of customized parenting strategies and accountability, and ways to foster genuine, healing relationships.

 

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 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