ADOPTION STRUGGLES AND SUPPORT | Adoption Trauma, Safety, Peace of Mind, Biblical Encouragement, Respite, Journaling
The Go-to Podcast for Struggling Adoptive Parents Who Need Biblical Encouragement In Their Parenting Journey!
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Did you finally realize your dream of having a family, only to have your happily ever after turn into a nightmare? Does your home feel unsafe at times? Are you constantly second-guessing your parenting and asking questions like: Will my adopted child be okay? What does their future hold?
If these questions feel uncomfortably close to home, take a breath — you are not alone, and there is a path forward.
If you’re a struggling adoptive parent searching for answers in your parenting journey, you’re in the right place.
Hi Neighbor,
Welcome to Adoption Struggles and Support. I’m Tim, an adoptive parent, adoption mentor, and ambassador of encouragement.
I too felt the joy of having a family of my own, and I wished we could be like other families. Instead, I found myself up late at night, anxious about my family’s safety and my adopted child’s future.
I kept asking myself: How can I make my home safe and peaceful again? Will my child be okay? Where did I go wrong?
It was only by grabbing a lifeline from God and my friends that I was able to navigate the challenges of adoptive life. And now I can’t wait to share everything I’ve learned with you.
My mission is to help Christian adoptive parents create safe and peaceful homes — and learn to be okay even when their kids aren’t — by anchoring their lives in biblical principles.
If you’re ready for real and raw talk with strategies that lead to peace beyond comprehension, so you not only survive but thrive in life’s storms, this podcast is for you.
Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,
Tim
Connect: tim@anchorsofencouragement.com
Community: https://timsuggests.com/community
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Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Hi Neighbor,
Do you find yourself thinking the same thoughts over and over, especially negative thoughts? Imagine if there was a way to purge those negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones. There is.
Grab a pen and paper, and let's explore how to go from a stagnant mind to a new mind through journaling.
This is the sixth episode in a 7-part series on journaling. Journaling can act as a filter and aerator for your negativity.
In your Daily Doable, I’ll share two journaling prompts to help break this cycle of negativity and give you a mental refresh.
Hope and healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. To reach out to me, email tim@anchorsofencouragement.com
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If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. Here is a short video to show you how.
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Hi Neighbor,
Is it possible to experience opportunities in obstacles? I believe it’s not only possible but often the very catalyst that promotes personal transformation.
Grab a pen and paper, and let’s explore how to turn your obstacles into opportunities with journaling.
This is the fifth episode in a 7-part series on journaling. Reflecting and journaling about adoption trauma led me to create this platform to share and seek more opportunities amidst my challenges. If I can find growth through obstacles, so can you!
In your Daily Doable, I have a simple journaling prompt to help you discover those opportunities. I think you’ll be amazed by what you discover!
Hope and healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. To reach out to me, email tim@anchorsofencouragement.com
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If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. Here is a short video to show you how.
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Hi Neighbor,
Have you ever had so many ideas running through your head at one time that it was hard to think straight? Grab a pen and paper, and let’s explore how to unclog a log jam of ideas through journaling.
This is the fourth episode in a 7-part series on journaling. Your Daily Doable includes a journaling prompt to help you easily clear your head AND retain those ideas you don’t want to forget.
Hope and healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. To reach out to me, email tim@anchorsofencouragement.com
Join our amazing Facebook Community.
If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. Here is a short video to show you how.
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Hi Neighbor,
The right word at the right time by the right person has the power to not only change your mood, it can change your entire day. It’s an amazing feeling when that happens.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could do that for yourself without waiting for someone to do it for you? You can! Grab a pen and paper, and let’s explore how to tap into the power of affirmations through journaling.
This is the third episode in a 7-part series on journaling. As discussed in Episode 71, one of my sources for affirmations is scripture. Another source is song lyrics, with a specific example provided in Episode 114.
In your Daily Doable, notice the technique for using these journaling prompts. You can tap into the power of affirmations!
Hope and healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. To reach out to me, email tim@anchorsofencouragement.com
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If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. Here is a short video to show you how.
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Why do bad things happen in life? One might say, that’s just life. But I believe there is a deeper meaning to that question.
Hi Neighbor!
Today’s episode marks the second anniversary of this podcast. I want to thank those of you who have supported this podcast, many from the beginning.
As I’ve gotten to know more of you over these past 2 years, there is one recurring theme for those adoptive parents who are facing the challenges that adoption can present. This can be summed up in 2 words: The Struggle.
Are you a struggling adoptive parent? For those of us who have gone through The Struggle, it’s easy to see. Adoptive parents in The Struggle have lost the sparkle in their eyes.
Consider this: Could it be the struggles you have gone through, have prepared you to encourage someone else?
In this episode, let’s consider The Struggle and reframe that narrative. I would like to share a psalm of David, a story in the life of Paul, and a conversation with a queen to show you 3 ways to help someone restore the sparkle in their eyes.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. To reach out to me, email tim@anchorsofencouragement.com
Join our amazing Facebook Community.
If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. Here is a short video to show you how.
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Hi Neighbor,
Do you find yourself reliving reruns in your life? Another way to put it is this, do you see yourself living out your version of Groundhog Day? Grab a pen and paper, and let’s explore this concept together.
This is the second episode of a 7-part series on journaling. As we consider the concept of reliving reruns in our lives, I have some journaling prompts to help identify those thoughts that don’t serve you well.
Hope and healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. To reach out to me, email tim@anchorsofencouragement.com
Join our amazing Facebook Community.
If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. Here is a short video to show you how.
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Hi Neighbor,
How do you typically handle mental blocks? Have you tried unplugging?
In this first of a 7-part series on journaling. I want to share how to get unstuck when your brain just won’t cooperate. Whether it’s finding answers or solving problems, sometimes we just need to UNPLUG. Here’s how.
We’ll consider this concept with a jumble of the word JOURNAL. Journaling is my favorite go-to method for getting unstuck. But as you’ll see in this episode, there are other ways I use as well.
Hope and healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. To reach out to me, email tim@anchorsofencouragement.com
Join our amazing Facebook Community.
If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. Here is a short video to show you how.
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Hi Neighbor,
Welcome to another walking episode of Anchors of Encouragement. Today, I’m coming to you from my backyard studio.
Based on three separate conversations I’ve recently had with adoptive parents, I want to share an important concept with you. The ONE thing adoptive parents NEED to know.
It’s something that makes navigating the highs and lows of the adoption journey doable.
To understand this concept and the power it affords us as adoptive parents, we’ll consider a story about a little bird and three passages from scripture: two from the Book of Matthew and one from the Book of Deuteronomy.
Grab a pen and paper. I have a journaling exercise for you as part of your Daily Doable.
Hope and healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. Let’s talk! To schedule a time for us to chat, reach out to me, tim@anchorsofencouragement.com
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Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
I wish the conversation you’re about to listen to had been available for me years ago, not because I like to hear myself speak. Conversations like this could have helped me navigate some of the challenges my wife and I faced in our adoption journey.
Hi Neighbor,
Returning on this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, is my neighbor from Alabama, Erich Nelson. Erich was first on the show in Episode 53.
Erich is back today to discuss an important topic for adoptive parents and adopted children to understand – what it means to be stuck in survivor mode.
You get to be a fly on the wall while Erich and I share our stories and struggles with survivor mode.
Daily Doable: Listen, REALLY listen to this conversation and allow it to take you wherever it does, EVEN IF that place makes you feel uncomfortable.
Hope and healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. Learn more about Erich’s The Dolifebig Project: Facebook and InstagramJoin our amazing Facebook Community.
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
“To the world, you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the world.” ~Dr. Seuss
Hi Neighbor,
In this unplugged episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I share my reaction to the movie Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, brought to you by Angel Studios.
This film is a mirror for so many of us on the adoption journey. As an adoptive parent myself, I saw my own story reflected in powerful ways. Adoption, whether private or through the foster system, presents similar challenges.
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and most importantly, you’ll UNDERSTAND. Sound of Hope brings attention to the unseen battles adoptive parents face every day. It’s a peek behind the curtains, making you more sympathetic and supportive.
Daily Doable: WATCH THIS MOVIE! If you’re an adoptive parent, it’s a Must-See. If you’re not, it’s still a Must-See. Understanding the adoption journey helps us all become better anchors of encouragement for families in need. Remember, YOU may be the world to ONE person.
Hope and healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. Mentions in this episode:Listen to Dr. Kimberly Offutt’s story in Episode 132.Watch the Sound of Hope Trailer.Join our amazing Facebook Community.