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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Episodes
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Imagine the ONE voice you feel the deepest connection with suddenly goes silent.
Hi Neighbor!
In this episode, let’s explore that question. I’ll share a personal story about a voice in my life that went silent and how a message from Psalm 139 became a source of healing for me.
I believe adoptive parents can use this same message for healing, comfort, and encouragement with their adopted children.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. Here’s the link to join our private Facebook Group.
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.
Contact us: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Could there be a connection between adoption trauma and sugar addiction?
Hi Neighbor!
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Joan Kent. Dr. Kent has a Ph.D. in Psychoactive Nutrition. She was the very first to document the brain chemical pathways of sugar addiction, and to explain the sugar/fat seesaw hormonally and chemically.
Joan has helped hundreds and hundreds of clients with metabolic conditions – diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and cancer – as well as with inflammation and mood issues.
Could there be a connection between adoption trauma and sugar addiction? It’s quite possible. Please listen to find out.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. Here’s the link to join our private Facebook Group.
Contact Dr. Joan Kent
Website: LastResortNutrition.com
Email: drjoan@lastresortnutrition.com
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 Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Could it be the struggles you have gone through, have prepared you to encourage someone else?
Hi Neighbor!
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.
In this episode, let’s 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
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Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
When I saw it, my heart sank. I thought I had just killed my boys.
Hi Neighbor!
Today I would like to switch up topics a little bit. I’m not going to talk about adoption but I would like to talk about something that is encouraging.
In this podcast, I talk about how to weather storms in life. In this episode, I would like to talk about a weather story. It’s going to start a little dark but stay with me. I believe it will inspire you.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,
Tim
P.S. Here’s the link to the book I wrote. You can see the picture I mention in this episode on the cover.
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 Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
It was a day my wife and I had looked forward to celebrating with our son for years. Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a day of celebration turned into a day of tears.
Hi Neighbor!
Is it possible to be okay even if your adoptive child is not? I’m here to tell you IT IS possible. Is it going to be easy? No!
In this episode, I want to share the story of a conversation I had with my son Jonny four years ago. I believe it’s a conversation adoptive parents need to be prepared to have.
I also believe having this conversation with Jonny, is one of the reasons he is turning his life around today.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. If you missed my interview with Jonny in episode 14, you can catch it here. In it, he shares one of the tools he is putting into practice.
P.S.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 Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
If you asked me four years ago if I would ever have a conversation like I’m having today with my son, I don’t know that I would have believed you.
Hi Neighbor!
If there’s one thing I want to give other adopted parents today, it’s hope. There’s hope if you just hang in there. And as you’re going to see in this episode, if you can get tools that your child will embrace, then there’s the possibility that they can turn their behavior and then turn their life around.
In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, my son Jonny joins me to share a tool he learned to use while he was in residential treatment. A tool that has helped him in his life.
It’s called 10, 10, 10.
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 Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
He faced one discouraging obstacle after another, yet through it all, he persisted. How did he do it? First, he partnered with God.
Hi Neighbor!
In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I’m going to begin a new feature on the podcast. Each week I would like to bring to you a journaling exercise. I’m calling these Pen-to-Paper Journaling Prompts.
They are based on my own journaling experience.
This episode’s journaling prompt is inspired by the story of one of my favorite Bible characters.
I’ll also share with you an easy way to begin journaling even if you have never done it before. Plus how you can persist with pen-to-paper in order to partner with God.
And so much more.
Hope and Healing are on the way.
Your Neighbor,Tim
P.S. Here are a couple of my favorite Bible Apps for comparing translations. YouVersion and Blue Letter Bible
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 Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
How can adoptive parents find Support and Peace in the storms of life? May I suggest you seek out your safe harbors?
Hi Neighbor!
What would it feel like to have support and peace when life gets tough? I know what it feels like when that hasn’t been the case. Perhaps you do too.
In this episode, I would like to consider three ways adoptive parents can find support and peace in the storms of life. These three ways are basically three safe harbors in which you can find support.
Plus I’ll share a BONUS harbor that is quickly becoming my go-to place for support. And as always, we’ll end with your Daily Doable.
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 Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Is adoption life chaotic for you? Is it possible for adoptive parents to find calm in the chaos? I believe it's not only possible to see it, but I believe it's possible to experience calm in chaos too. But first, you have to become a copycat.
Hi Neighbor!
Would you like to find calm in the chaos of life storms? In this episode, we will consider 3 WRITE Ways to Be a Copycat and See Calm In Chaos?
Plus your BONUS way to be a copycat and your Daily Doable.
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 Aug 29, 2022
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Life has just sucker punched you. It's late at night. You're alone with your thoughts and you cannot process the pain that you're in. What do you do? May I suggest that you reach out to a Nocturnal Anchor?
Hi Neighbor!
Stuff happens in life, but not on our timetable. It seems to happen at the most inopportune time, but it's how we react and what we do that makes the difference or can make the difference in how we're able to process the pain.
In this episode, consider with me 3 Reasons Why It’s Good to Reach Out to a Nocturnal Anchor?
And…
What is a Nocturnal Anchor?
What qualities should a person look for in a Nocturnal Anchor?
What are the Benefits and Blessings of a Nocturnal Anchor?
Plus your Daily Doable.
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