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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Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
However children come into this world, they need a family. Every. Single. One.
Hi Neighbor!
One of the goals of this podcast is to provide resources for you on your adoption journey. On a regular basis, I share with you Biblical mindset support. But I realize there are other resources that you need. Resources that I don’t have the expertise to speak about. Today I have a guest who can.
Joining me in this episode of Anchors of Encouragement is Rita Soronen, the President and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
Rita shares with us information and resources that I wish had been available to me when I adopted many years ago. This is an episode where you are going to want to take notes.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
Contact Information and Resources:Email Rita Soronen: rita.soronen@davethomasfoundation.orgAccess the resources mentioned in this episode, including the Step-By-Step Guide to Adoption, at this LINK.
P.S. 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. I recorded a quick video to show you how. Thanks so much!
Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider with your health questions and concerns.
As is the case with anyone that I bring on the show to talk to you, I encourage take notes and listen to the information. Then do your due diligence and use what you can in your adoption journey to parent your child the best way you can.
Saturday Jan 21, 2023
Saturday Jan 21, 2023
How can a person realize peace in their life? I believe it can be as simple as listening!
Hi Neighbor!
This episode of Anchors of Encouragement is going to be different than most that you hear. It’s very similar to Episode 22 where I talked about having too much noise in your life.
What I want to do in this episode is share some of those sounds that bring peace to my life. These sounds help me to establish healthy boundaries and they are so simple to do.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. 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. I recorded a quick video to show you how. Thanks so much!
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Have you ever been so frustrated by things going on around you that you couldn't see clearly, you couldn't think clearly or your judgment was impaired? What's a person to do about that? May I suggest you work on raising your awareness?
Hi Neighbor!
In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I share a personal story about a time when I became so frustrated that I almost missed a positive opportunity that was right in front of me.
It’s something I need a constant reminder about and I hope it will encourage you too.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. 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. I recorded a quick video to show you how. Thanks so much!
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Have you ever had one of those days? A really hard day with your adopted child? You’re at your wit’s end! What do you do? Maybe it’s time to hit the Pause Button!
Hi Neighbor!
In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, we’ll consider 7 ways for adoptive parents to find support and achieve respite in their life.
And it all begins by hitting the Pause Button!
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. 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. I recorded a quick video to show you how. Thanks so much!
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Discover the mental peace that comes from financial peace. A conversation with Debt-Free College Coach, Kara Walker.
Hi Neighbor!
Joining me on this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, is my friend, Kara Walker, host of the podcast, Money and Mental Peace.
Kara tells her story of how she graduated college, loan, and debt-free. She delivers one mic-drop after another as she shares her expertise and offers adoptive and foster parents sound, practical ideas for achieving financial peace for their children.
Some of the takeaways from this episode…
Money is as good or as bad as how you handle it.
Budgets are calendars for your money. If something comes up in your week, you can rearrange your calendar… tell your money where to go instead of wondering where in the world it went.
There are scholarships specifically for adopted and foster children.
And so much more. This is a Must-listen episode!
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
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P.S. 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. I recorded a quick video to show you how. Thanks so much!
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
He experienced one tragedy after another. And if that wasn’t enough, he then experienced the ultimate act of betrayal. How could a son do this to his father? Life would NEVER be the same. Yet through it all, he was still able to find peace.
Hi Neighbor!
In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, we’ll consider the story of this man from the book of 2 Samuel. And we’ll also look at the psalm he wrote about his experiences.
It’s a blueprint for how to face trials in life with courage and confidence.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. 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. I recorded a quick video to show you how. Thanks so much!
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Imagine a peace that is beyond comprehension. This kind of peace is…Real!It’s Possible!And You CAN Experience it!
Hi Neighbor!
In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, we’ll set the intention for the podcast in the upcoming year.
I’ll also share my word for the year and why I believe it will be an anchor of encouragement for you.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. As mentioned in this episode…Need help clarifying your calling? That was me until I discovered my friend Stefanie Gass and her excellent training. I started with Clarify Your Calling and then Podcast Pro University.
Now, I have a Top 3% Global Podcast in over 60 countries. Stef shows you how it’s done.
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Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Your friend is hurting. What do you say?
Hi Neighbor!
In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, we’ll consider a quote by an ancient storyteller as a way to comfort a hurting friend without saying a word.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. I hope you’ll consider connecting with me in my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement. You don’t have to say a word if you don’t want to:)
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
It’s like the last kid picked at recess feeling. Just because we “grow up” doesn’t mean that feeling ever goes away.
Hi Neighbor!
In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, we’ll explore what it means to hold space for others. It’s a gift you CAN give to someone else.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. Please consider connecting with me in my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement We can hold space for each other.
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
They’re called yes-men, flatterers, and fair-weather-friends. While it might feel good to have your ego constantly stroked, do “friends” like these really serve you well?
Shadow friend… you’ll NEVER measure up!
Hi Neighbor!
In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, we’ll contrast the idea of a shadow friend and being the kind of friend your friend REALLY needs.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. 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.
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