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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**Top 15 Best Adoptive Mom Podcast – MillionPodcasts **
**Top 50 Christian Parenting Podcast**
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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Episodes
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Only a handful of people know the story you are about to hear. After several prank calls and one ALMOST missed call, we finally connected with a birthmother. Everything was going smoothly or so we thought. Then one day, our attorney called me and said the adoption was OFF!
Hi Neighbor!
Have you ever struggled to trust that adoption is what God wants for you? In this episode, I’ll share the story of when our adoption actually fell through. And the day I became a Dad.
We’ll also consider some verses from the book of Deuteronomy that will help when you’re struggling.
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.
Tell a friend about the show. Take a screenshot of this episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag me @TimMaudlin.
You can also connect with me on my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement
Contact us: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Would you like Hope and Healing during the struggles of life? May I suggest that you anchor yourself to the text?
Hi Neighbor!
What does anchoring yourself to the text mean? In this episode, I will answer that question and share 2 journaling prompts based on the story of Joseph from Episode 27. We’ll also consider a couple of verses from the book of Romans.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
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.
Tell a friend about the show. Take a screenshot of this episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag me @TimMaudlin.
You can also connect with me on my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement
Contact us: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Why do bad things happen to good people? Perhaps to understand the answer to that question, requires the perspective of time.
Hi Neighbor!
In this episode, we’ll consider the story of Joseph in Genesis and how the perspective of time helped him to understand why he suffered the things he did.
We’ll also look at passages in the books of 1 Corinthians and Romans to understand 3 benefits why good people and adoptive parents suffer.
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.
Tell a friend about the show. Take a screenshot of this episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag me @TimMaudlin.
You can also connect with me on my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement
Contact us: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
I See You! We were miles from where we started. At this point, we were tired but there was no turning back. Then I looked down and saw the encouragement we needed to finish.
Hi Neighbor!
In this episode, I want to share two stories of simple things someone did to encourage me. And how it made me realize I wasn’t alone.
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.
Tell a friend about the show. Take a screenshot of this episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag me @TimMaudlin.
You can also connect with me on my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement
Contact us: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Do you feel lonely, or overwhelmed? Do you struggle to trust God? Would you like to feel differently? May I suggest you can replace those negative feelings by counting your blessings?
Hi Neighbor!
In the first episode, I shared the story of my son Jonny and the ONE thing he did to learn to like himself again. He journaled.
I would like to begin what I'm hoping will become a regular feature for this podcast... journaling prompts.
In this episode, we’ll look at the song, Count Your Blessings, a hymn by Johnson Oatman, Jr. as a way to replace negative feelings with gratitude.
The lyrics are below.
Count Your Blessings…
Verse 1:When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed,When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,Count your many blessings, name them one by one,And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
Verse 2:Are you ever burdened with a load of care?Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?Count your many blessings, ev'ry doubt will fly,And you will be singing as the days go by.
Verse 3: So, amid the conflict, whether great or small,Do not be discouraged, God is over all;Count your many blessings, angels will attend,Help and comfort give you to your journey's end.
Refrain:Count your blessings, name them one by one;Count your blessings, see what God hath done;Count your blessings, name them one by one;Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. I would love to connect with you on my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Have you ever struggled with trusting that adoption is what God wants for you? May I suggest that you ask God for clues?
Hi Neighbor!
In this episode, I would like to respond to an answer a listener gave me to the following question... What would support you the most RIGHT NOW when it comes to adoptive parenting?
We’ll consider this answer by looking at the clues God gave Gideon in Judges chapters 6-7. And I’ll share one of the clues we received in our adoption journey with the story of the phone call that almost didn't happen.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S.Here’s the LINK to join our private Facebook Group.
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Of course who doesn’t? A better question might be this... When you do feel overwhelmed, what are some ways that you can implement in order to reduce those feelings? May I suggest that you consider taking some micro steps?
Hi Neighbor,
I want to welcome you to a special episode of Anchors of Encouragement. This is going to be a different episode than you’re accustomed to hearing. There’s not going to be any intro or outro music. This is about as basic as I can get to record a podcast episode for you.
I’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of overwhelm and wanted to share that with you.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Also, I want to congratulate my trainer and friend, Stef Gass for reaching ONE MILLION downloads for her podcast. Wow!
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. Ever thought about creating your own podcast but don’t know where to begin? That was me until I discovered 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.
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Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Could you use some more noise in your life? I didn’t think so!
Hi Neighbor!
I don't want to add any more noise to your life. If you're like me, you've got enough noise to go around and then some.
What I would like to do in this episode is to share with you 5 ways you can begin to neutralize the noise in your life starting today.
We’ll reframe the acronym NOISE and consider it in light of scriptures from Acts 17, Jeremiah 6, Psalm 29, and more.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. Please consider joining our private Facebook Group. It’s a safe, noise-free zone for support and conversation.
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Does life ever feel foggy to you? There's no clear path to take. There’s a lot of uncertainty. It’s hard to see your next step. It can get frustrating and at times even depressing.
Hi Neighbor!
How do adoptive parents navigate through the fog of life? In this special mindset episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I would like to suggest you consider relying on someone with a better vantage point, someone who can shine a light on your path.
We’ll consider this question in light of verses found in Psalm 119, Ecclesiastes 12, Micah 6, and Mark 12.
And finally, make a direct application to the adoption journey from James 1.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. I hope you’ll consider joining our private Facebook Group.
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Have you ever felt like you were all alone like you were the ONLY one going through a difficult situation? What do you do? Who do you turn to?
Hi Neighbor!
In this episode, let’s consider why there can be times when adoptive parents feel like they are all alone and WHY they should consider grabbing hold of an anchor.
NEW FEATURE... I’m also introducing a listener participation section. It’s a way to interact with the content in this episode. I’ll play along with you too, enjoy:)
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. Please consider joining our private Facebook Group.