Podcast appearances and mentions of foster child

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As a former school social worker and someone currently serving as a long-term social work sub in a public school, I've had a front-row seat to how schools function behind the scenes. I've also witnessed how challenging it can be for foster mamas to advocate for their children in the school system. Many foster children enter school carrying the weight of trauma, attachment challenges, and emotional stress, all of which can affect their ability to learn and thrive in a traditional classroom setting. Join my Foster Mama Lifeline Here: https://stan.store/fearless_fostering/p/reclaimed-mama-community-pfdw5q2k Get more support and freebies here: https://stan.store/fearless_fostering

Never underestimate the power of a mother's love. We sit down with Jenny Dumont Radler, the founder of A Place for Grace, Michigan's only fully inclusive childcare, preschool, afterschool program, and teen center for children with special needs. Jenny shares her deeply personal journey of raising her daughter, Emma, who was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. Through her struggles and triumphs, Jenny found her calling: creating a place where all children—regardless of ability—are welcomed, loved, and given the tools to thrive.✅ How Jenny's personal experience raising her daughter with special needs led to founding A Place for Grace.✅ The challenges special needs children face in traditional daycare settings—and how inclusive childcare can make a difference.✅ The incredible stories of resilience and transformation happening at A Place for Grace.✅ The power of faith, forgiveness, and finding purpose through adversity.✅ How you can support A Place for Grace and the children it serves.Links:

Graham and John have been fostering their child, who initially came to them for a weekend, for almost decade.  They talk about how they supported their child through the uncertainty about his future and how they're delighted he's with them permanently.

In this episode Brian Quinn joins the podcast. Brian talks about his recent departure from Candlebox, highlights from his decade in the band, Kevin Martin, Morgan Rose's involvement (Sevendust) in him joining Candflebox, working with Dave Krusen, learning Peter Klett's solos, new music from his band Octane, Adam Kury's writing prowess, love for Slash, learning slide from Warren Haynes, Duane Allman and Michael Allman, Fosterchild, Alice in Chains, Bob Dylan, the Philadelphia Eagles, Slayer, MMRQ Radio, Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #thewildhearts #allkillernofiller This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows including Rocklahoma performances from Dee Snider, Orianthi, Mike Tramp and more! This episode is also brought to you by Sunset Tattoo Tulsa. Sunset Tattoo has over 25 years of experience, and is located at 3146 E. 15th St. in Tulsa, OK. Native owned, and a female tattoo artist in house. The tattoos are "Done Good and Proper" so be sure to like their facebook page for more details. Stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard.

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.How do some kids survive a life of poverty, homelessness, abuse, and foster care and eventually thrive? We talk about courage & resilience with David Ambroz who is a national poverty and child welfare expert and advocate and the author of the memoir, A Place Called Home. He was recognized by President Obama as an American Champion of Change. Currently serving as the Head of Community Engagement (West) for Amazon, Ambroz previously led Corporate Social Responsibility for Walt Disney Television, and has served as president of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission as well as a California Child Welfare Council member. After growing up homeless and then in foster care, he graduated from Vassar College and later earned his J.D. from UCLA School of Law. He is a foster dad and lives in Los Angeles, CA.In this episode, we discuss:Poverty and Homelessness:His story.SchoolWhat made a difference?What should adults who encounter or work with homeless children/youth know?Foster Care:His story.Youth who identify as LGBTQ+ are overrepresented in foster care (Human Rights Campaign, 2015). While approximately 5 percent of the general population is estimated to be LGBTQ+, studies estimate that about 30 percent of youth in foster care identify as LGBTQ+. Why are these young people over represented in child welfare? LGBTQ+ youth are 1.5 -2 times more likely to have a foster placement failure.What would you want foster parents to know?What made the difference in your eventually succeeding? (Going to Vassar and UCLA Law School.)The lack of available treatments for mental illness.Why did you become a foster parent?Why did you title the book “A Place Called Home?”Support the showPlease leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

Doug Stewart had a pretty difficult child hood. Getting into trouble stealing cars, being arrested and ultimately being removed from his parents and his home. After being saved by his foster parents and joining the marine corp, Doug really turned his life around achieving goals and winning awards at the highest level.  The passion to compete and win has carried on to his son Parker Stewart as he is on his own journey of setting world records.   Tactical Baby Gear: https://TacticalBabyGear.com Get 15% OFF Your First Purchase - Text ULTIMATEDAD to 844-230-0768  Fight Soap : https://fightosap.usGet 15% OFF Your First Purchase - Text ULTIMATEDAD to 855-701-3646 Subscribe and Save 20%    Follow Doug Stewart & Parker Stewart @doug.stewart.jr -   / doug.stewart.jr   @doug_stewart_jr_racing -   / doug_stewart_jr_racing   @parkerstewartracing -   / parkerstewartracing  

Welcome to the "What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting" podcast! I'm Christine Marie, your host. In addition to being a biblical mindset coach and a former foster parent of 10 years, I'm also an adoptive mom to our two beautiful daughters. I know firsthand the ups and downs of the foster care and adoption journey, and I'm here to help you navigate it with confidence and faith. Having cared for 77 foster children, I'm passionate about sharing real, practical insights to support you on this path. In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Rondregus Underwood, also known as Mr. U, who shares his incredible journey of growing up in foster care and aging out of the system. We have a raw and honest conversation about how he defied the odds, avoided becoming another statistic, and overcame unimaginable challenges to become a successful adult, author, and inspirational speaker. He opens up about discovering his passion for fashion and modeling, proving that resilience, faith, and determination can turn adversity into something greater—even when the odds are stacked against you. We'll also dive into the importance of breaking cycles, building resilience, and the role of supportive adults in shaping the lives of foster youth. Rondregus' testimony is a powerful reminder that faith and community have the ability to transform lives. If you're in the foster care or adoption world—or even just considering it—this episode is packed with encouragement, hope, and practical wisdom from those who have walked this journey before you. No matter where you are in your fostering or adoption journey, this episode will give you insight, tools, and encouragement to help both you and your child thrive.

A Houston woman is arrested after a disabled 16-year-old foster girl in her care dies under horrific conditions. A "To Catch A Predator" scheme to lure and attack a man at a Massachusetts university leads to charges for five students. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We meet Nuria Torras, the founder of Lekkid, a Barcelona-based toy brand focused on promoting creativity and imagination in children through educational play.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Nabeeha as she shares her own experiences and unpacks the different ways attraction can manifest, offering insights that might surprise you.  To support this podcast join our Muslim Moms Productions patron for exclusive content you'll only find there.Join my Patreon!Apply for Coaching!Connect on Facebook!Check out my Instagram!Visit www.MuslimMomsProductions.comEmail us at mmp@muslimmomsproductions.comDon't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts!

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After a stint being homeless and living in his car, Stephen Smith was working at David Jones Food Hall when one of his colleagues noticed his remarkable singing voice. A few years later, he became a tenor on the operatic world stage (R)

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Question: We have two boys, ages 10 and 12. We've been told that if we become a foster family, the foster children will have to have a room to themselves. Our boys can share a room for another year, but then we want to separate them. Can we just foster for one year? How long do foster kids usually stay?Resources:Becoming a Foster ParentRaising Foster ChildrenWorking with Birth Parents for the Child's Best InterestSupport the Show.Please leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

Adam opens the show by welcoming comedian Terrence K. Williams for his first ACS visit. They talk about the craziness that was Terrence's family life growing up and his eventual move into the foster care system. Then they discuss why the Democrats are losing support from some black Americans and how Terrence got his start in comedy. Next, Dawson joins the show to read the news including stories about the growing number of women seeking out careers in blue collar industries, the parents of a schoolgirl with anxiety fighting for her therapy dog to be allowed in the classroom, Alicia Silverstone eating an alleged poisonous berry in London, and the outrage over the new Starbucks CEO being allowed to work from home. Finally, Ian O'Connor joins the show to talk about his new book, “Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers.” They discuss Aaron Rodgers' now famous lie about his vaccination status, his longtime interest in conspiracy theories, Aaron's ongoing estrangement from his family and his beef with Jimmy Kimmel. For more with Terrence K. Williams: ● INSTAGRAM: @terrence k williams ● TWITTER/X: @w_terrence ● WEBSITE: terrencekwilliams.com For more with Ian O'Connor: ● BOOK: “Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers” is available everywhere August 20th ● TWITTER/X: @Ian_OConnor ● WEBSITE: https://www.ian-oconnor.com/ Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● http://simplisafe.com/Adam ● Chime.com/Adam ● Get term life insurance through Ethos today to help protect your family's finances. Get up to $2 million in coverage in just 10 minutes at https://ethoslife.com/ADAM. Thanks to Ethos for sponsoring us! ● http://OReillyAuto.com/Adam

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Question: I just became a foster parent of a 14-year-old girl. She came with a cell phone paid for by her prior foster family. I told them I wanted to take over payments. I also want to sit down with her periodically and spontaneously and ask her to show me what she's been doing on her phone while I show her what I do on my phone. I hope she will realize she can tell me anything and that I won't hide things from her. Is this a good idea? How should I approach it? Do you think it will build trust, or will she resent it? Resources:Managing Technology & Screens (Resource page)Welcoming an Older Child to Your Home (Resource page)Raising Foster Children (Resource page)Support the Show.Please leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

“Love is the biggest and best thing that she did — unconditional love." Desmond DeRoo  

Darnella Miller Entrepreneur Author Philanthropist Mother Born Covered LLC https://borncovered.com/ For my dearly departed parents The First Four At home, my parents' addiction overshadowed their parental responsibilities. As he was undressing me, my mother didn't try to stop him. As he disappeared into the dark, unsure of who is good or bad, right or wrong, I still reached for my mother for protection. Leaving that unfamiliar room shortly after, I realized I wasn't the same girl who had entered it. From House to Home Frequent relocations served as a constant reminder that, regardless of where I was placed, I'd never truly be part of that family, always labeled as the foster child. How was high school College How much in life have you had to teach yourself? Any therapy Who do you pull from to be a mother? When did you realize that you were born covered? Why write a book Message to your younger self Message to the youth To my Lord and Savior, Jesus In the quiet moments of reflection and the turbulent storms of life, your presence has been my constant anchor. You have covered me. Your grace has carried me through challenges and your love has illuminated my path. I am grateful for your gift of unwavering faith and the countless blessings that have poured from your hands. You are the source of my strength, and to you, I offer my praise. #interview #love #entrepreneur #motivation #kids

This week, I have a powerful story to share with you from a former foster child, adoptee, and advocate for human rights. I am honored to introduce you to my guest, Dr. Mary Ann McMillan. She is a passionate advocate for foster youth and adoptees, whose advocacy is deeply personal because it's inspired by her own experience as an adoptee who spent many years in foster care. Mary Ann serves as a professor and administrator at Jessup University in California and has previously served as a missionary in Ukraine and the Czech Republic, leading trainings in nearly 30 countries. In this episode, you'll hear Mary Ann's personal experience in the foster care system, the importance of understanding and processing your past, the important role therapy has played in her story, and much more. Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes for this episode: https://theforgotteninitiative.org/mary-ann-mcmillan-243/

In this episode: 1️⃣ **Tragic Death of Foster Child in Monticello** 2️⃣ **WJFF Radio Launches "One Small Step" to Bridge Community Divides** 3️⃣ **Neversink Crossing Project Nears Approval** 4️⃣ **St. Peter's Church Celebrates 150th Anniversary** 5️⃣ **Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump at Pennsylvania Rally** 6️⃣ **Sullivan County IDA Chair Suzanne Loughlin Resigns** 7️⃣ **Local Firefighters Raise Concerns Over Proposed OSHA Rule** 8️⃣ **CATCH My Breath Program Aims to Prevent Youth Vaping** 9️⃣ **Sullivan County EMS Upgrades and Recognition Efforts**

Do you ever wonder how resilience and faith can help us navigate life's hardships? Join us in a truly moving conversation with our guest, the inspirational Reverend Barbara Lane. Reverend Lane bares her soul as she recounts her childhood marked by loss and separation, which ultimately led her to pursue a path of healing as a minister, author, and counselor. Her memoir, Broken Water, is a testament to her remarkable journey and stands as a beacon of hope for many. Prepare to be moved as we explore her motivations behind this deeply personal narrative, the courage it took to share such painful experiences, and how her bond with her 11 sisters fueled her journey.Moving from past adversities to present healing, we delve into Reverend Lane's unique approach to overcoming trauma. Her candid sharing of the experiences that have shaped her healing process is both enlightening and comforting. Together, we unpack her upcoming book, which outlines nine powerful steps to cope with trauma and life's challenges. We'll also discuss the transformative power of seeking help and the importance of trusting one's instinct and divine guidance. Reverend Lane's story is a heartfelt reminder of the power of love, unity, and resilience in the face of adversity. So join us, and let's embark on this journey of healing together.To work with Barbara: https://barbaralane.info/  Support the Show.We hope you found the episode to be enlightening and insightful. Our goal is to create content that not only entertains but also helps you grow spiritually and connect with your inner self. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to like, subscribe, and write a review. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us and helps us to improve the quality of our content and reach a wider audience. We believe that by sharing knowledge and insights about spirituality, we can help to inspire positive change and personal growth. So, if you find our podcast to be meaningful and informative, we encourage you to share it with your friends and family. You TubeFacebookFacebook Group The Road To Spiritual AwakeningSpiritual Awakening 101 Guide

Question: My foster child only likes junk food and will not eat anything that doesn't come out of a box. We aren't fanatics, but we try to eat pretty healthily. I don't want to feed the rest of my family the boxed junk, and I don't want to feed him separate stuff. Help!Resources:Food Issues (Resource page)Raising Foster Children (Resource page)Creating a Family Online Support Group This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family buildingPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamilySupport the Show.Please leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamily

Misty shares her journey of becoming an author and the inspiration behind her book “Becoming Extraordinary,” which you can pre-order now. She grew up in foster care, which helped her develop her entrepreneurial mindset from a young age. We also get into her introduction to marketing and the role of AI in content creation today. Hint: personalize what the robot gives ya! We also discuss the reason why “Field of Dreams” is a great movie but why “If You Build It, They Will Come” is a recipe for disaster for your business. Along the way we get into the… complexity of building a business and the responsibilities of business owners. power of marketing and the balance between easy and hard work. importance of realness and authenticity, as well as the role of vision in motivation. dangers of unrealistic visions and the value of setting realistic expectations. power of personal stories and the importance of honoring commitments. Professional Sales Tips you'll learn today on The Sales Podcast ... Grew up in foster care “If you've ever seen an episode of C.O.P.S., you've seen my life.” Misty Kortes on The Sales Podcast Was in therapy as an 11-year-old and started journaling while in foster care About to turn 50 She has been an entrepreneur since she was in first grade She would draw as a kid during recess, and she'd sell them at the next recess But kids wouldn't buy enough pictures, so she started selling tattoos She doesn't want to relive something bad from her past Leave the bad behind Related posts Name Your Price on the Make Every Sale Program Get this great CRM for free Find The Best CRM For Your Team and Budget Start Your 12 Weeks To Peak™ As an at-risk kid, she was placed into a summer program to earn some money, and she would learn some skills, including a marketing class Most businesses want to skip marketing, they just want sales You need traffic to grow sales Content creation is not marketing Run ads, do partnerships, and/or speak SEO is the long game, and it can be harder now She's a coach first, an implementor second Most of your time is spent on things that you consider most important to you   GUEST INFO: Guest Site: www.mistykortes.com Guest Book Site: https://mistykortes.com/becoming-extraordinary Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistykortes   Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkortes Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mistyyourmarketingcoach Sales Growth Tools Mentioned In The Sales Podcast Get My “Whisper Starter Pack” For Just $49 Take The CRM Quiz Write Emails That Get Read and Make You Money Name Your Price on the Make Every Sale Program PODCAST INFO: The Sales Podcast Home The Sales Podcast on YouTube    

YOU'VE DONE TOO MUCH WORK IN THE DARK TO LOSE IN THE LIGHT - ANTHONY TRUCKS Anthony Trucks is a former Foster Child, NFL Football Player, Competitor on American Ninja Warrior, Bestselling Author, and Identity Shift Coach. From foster care to the NFL, to successful business owner, Anthony Trucks has accomplished what statistics would say is impossible. As the founder of “Dark Work” and creator of the “Dark Work Experience” Anthony teaches people how to access the power of their identity through Dark Work to tap into their full potential, and Make Shift Happen! https://www.anthonytrucks.com/

I'm super excited to welcome Anthony Trucks to the podcast today. I've heard Anthony speak multiple times and I always walk away inspired! Anthony is a former NFL player but is now an expert in identity shifts. Anthony walks us through taking ownership in our lives and how doing the work when nobody is looking allows you to shine bright in the world.Anthony walks us through his process called the “roots and fruits,” where we're able to see where the roots in our lives produce the fruit in our lives. He recommends making your goals “touchable” so you can really feel what it would be like to achieve them. It might be hard initially but focus on the process and find an accountability partner, and you can achieve what Anthony likes to call “hustle harmony.” Go to www.anthonytrucks.com to learn all about Anthony and what he can offer you!In this episode we cover:Learn about Anthony and what he does A moment where Anthony was trying to find his identity and move to the next level How to lean into the dark to get to the lightAnthony gives us an example of how to dig deep, do the dark work and get results When it gets hard, how do you keep going?What is “hustle harmony” and how do you achieve it? ABOUT ANTHONY:Anthony Trucks is a former Foster Child, NFL Football Player, Competitor on American Ninja Warrior, Author, Shift Coach and Entrepreneur. From foster care to the NFL, to successful business owner, Anthony Trucks has accomplished what statistics would say is impossible.  As a speaker and identity shift coach, Anthony teaches people how to access the power of their identity to expand their capacity, tap into their full potential, and Make Shift Happen! CONNECT WITH ANTHONY:IG: https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/Website: https://anthonytrucks.com/Take the Quiz: AnthonyTrucks.com/quizCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• TAKE THE CEO WEEK CHALLENGE: www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

This week, we're discussing 6x05 of The Rookie. It was a rollercoaster of an episode with angst, hilarity, emotions, and facepalm moments. From Tim's military history to Bailan's journey with fostering Anna and Aaron's awkward moments with Dr. Blair, we discuss everything! Listen to our thoughts in this week's episode recap of 6x05! News - 2:08 Bailan and the Foster Child - 3:08 Tim's Past & Chenford - 20:19 Aaron & Dr. Blair - 46:27 Listener Thoughts - 1:06:12 Share your thoughts about these topics, season 6, and more by emailing Shop Talk at shoptalktherookiepodcast@gmail.com or following Shop Talk on Twitter(@TheShopTalkPod_) and TikTok(@TheShopTalkPodcast_) #TheRookie #Chenford #Wopez #Bailan

A dramatic reading by Jason Louv of the 1819 poem "The Fall of Hyperion—A Dream" by John Keats, set to music by Jason. Not uncommon for the 19th century, it is awash in occult and Hermetic symbolism.  Show Links Magick.Me Magick.Me's Fast-Growing YouTube Channel: Like and Subscribe!!!   The full text of the poem follows: "The Fall of Hyperion—A Dream" John Keats CANTO I Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave A paradise for a sect; the savage too From forth the loftiest fashion of his sleep Guesses at Heaven; pity these have not Trac'd upon vellum or wild Indian leaf The shadows of melodious utterance. But bare of laurel they live, dream, and die; For Poesy alone can tell her dreams, With the fine spell of words alone can save Imagination from the sable charm And dumb enchantment. Who alive can say, 'Thou art no Poet may'st not tell thy dreams?' Since every man whose soul is not a clod Hath visions, and would speak, if he had loved And been well nurtured in his mother tongue. Whether the dream now purpos'd to rehearse Be poet's or fanatic's will be known When this warm scribe my hand is in the grave. Methought I stood where trees of every clime, Palm, myrtle, oak, and sycamore, and beech, With plantain, and spice blossoms, made a screen; In neighbourhood of fountains, by the noise Soft showering in my ears, and, by the touch Of scent, not far from roses. Turning round I saw an arbour with a drooping roof Of trellis vines, and bells, and larger blooms, Like floral censers swinging light in air; Before its wreathed doorway, on a mound Of moss, was spread a feast of summer fruits, Which, nearer seen, seem'd refuse of a meal By angel tasted or our Mother Eve; For empty shells were scattered on the grass, And grape stalks but half bare, and remnants more, Sweet smelling, whose pure kinds I could not know. Still was more plenty than the fabled horn Thrice emptied could pour forth, at banqueting For Proserpine return'd to her own fields, Where the white heifers low. And appetite More yearning than on earth I ever felt Growing within, I ate deliciously; And, after not long, thirsted, for thereby Stood a cool vessel of transparent juice Sipp'd by the wander'd bee, the which I took, And, pledging all the mortals of the world, And all the dead whose names are in our lips, Drank. That full draught is parent of my theme. No Asian poppy nor elixir fine Of the soon fading jealous Caliphat, No poison gender'd in close monkish cell To thin the scarlet conclave of old men, Could so have rapt unwilling life away. Among the fragrant husks and berries crush'd, Upon the grass I struggled hard against The domineering potion; but in vain: The cloudy swoon came on, and down I sunk Like a Silenus on an antique vase. How long I slumber'd 'tis a chance to guess. When sense of life return'd, I started up As if with wings; but the fair trees were gone, The mossy mound and arbour were no more: I look'd around upon the carved sides Of an old sanctuary with roof august, Builded so high, it seem'd that filmed clouds Might spread beneath, as o'er the stars of heaven; So old the place was, I remember'd none The like upon the earth: what I had seen Of grey cathedrals, buttress'd walls, rent towers, The superannuations of sunk realms, Or Nature's rocks toil'd hard in waves and winds, Seem'd but the faulture of decrepit things To that eternal domed monument. Upon the marble at my feet there lay Store of strange vessels and large draperies, Which needs had been of dyed asbestos wove, Or in that place the moth could not corrupt, So white the linen, so, in some, distinct Ran imageries from a sombre loom. All in a mingled heap confus'd there lay Robes, golden tongs, censer and chafing dish, Girdles, and chains, and holy jewelries. Turning from these with awe, once more I rais'd My eyes to fathom the space every way; The embossed roof, the silent massy range Of columns north and south, ending in mist Of nothing, then to eastward, where black gates Were shut against the sunrise evermore. Then to the west I look'd, and saw far off An image, huge of feature as a cloud, At level of whose feet an altar slept, To be approach'd on either side by steps, And marble balustrade, and patient travail To count with toil the innumerable degrees. Towards the altar sober paced I went, Repressing haste, as too unholy there; And, coming nearer, saw beside the shrine One minist'ring; and there arose a flame. When in mid May the sickening East wind Shifts sudden to the south, the small warm rain Melts out the frozen incense from all flowers, And fills the air with so much pleasant health That even the dying man forgets his shroud; Even so that lofty sacrificial fire, Sending forth Maian incense, spread around Forgetfulness of everything but bliss, And clouded all the altar with soft smoke, From whose white fragrant curtains thus I heard Language pronounc'd: 'If thou canst not ascend 'These steps, die on that marble where thou art. 'Thy flesh, near cousin to the common dust, 'Will parch for lack of nutriment thy bones 'Will wither in few years, and vanish so 'That not the quickest eye could find a grain 'Of what thou now art on that pavement cold. 'The sands of thy short life are spent this hour, 'And no hand in the universe can turn 'Thy hourglass, if these gummed leaves be burnt 'Ere thou canst mount up these immortal steps.' I heard, I look'd: two senses both at once, So fine, so subtle, felt the tyranny Of that fierce threat and the hard task proposed. Prodigious seem'd the toil, the leaves were yet Burning when suddenly a palsied chill Struck from the paved level up my limbs, And was ascending quick to put cold grasp Upon those streams that pulse beside the throat: I shriek'd; and the sharp anguish of my shriek Stung my own ears I strove hard to escape The numbness; strove to gain the lowest step. Slow, heavy, deadly was my pace: the cold Grew stifling, suffocating, at the heart; And when I clasp'd my hands I felt them not. One minute before death, my iced foot touch'd The lowest stair; and as it touch'd, life seem'd To pour in at the toes: I mounted up, As once fair angels on a ladder flew From the green turf to Heaven. 'Holy Power,' Cried I, approaching near the horned shrine, 'What am I that should so be saved from death? 'What am I that another death come not 'To choke my utterance sacrilegious here?' Then said the veiled shadow 'Thou hast felt 'What 'tis to die and live again before 'Thy fated hour. That thou hadst power to do so 'Is thy own safety; thou hast dated on 'Thy doom.' 'High Prophetess,' said I, 'purge off, 'Benign, if so it please thee, my mind's film.' 'None can usurp this height,' return'd that shade, 'But those to whom the miseries of the world 'Are misery, and will not let them rest. 'All else who find a haven in the world, 'Where they may thoughtless sleep away their days, 'If by a chance into this fane they come, 'Rot on the pavement where thou rottedst half.' 'Are there not thousands in the world,' said I, Encourag'd by the sooth voice of the shade, 'Who love their fellows even to the death; 'Who feel the giant agony of the world; 'And more, like slaves to poor humanity, 'Labour for mortal good? I sure should see 'Other men here; but I am here alone.' 'Those whom thou spak'st of are no vision'ries,' Rejoin'd that voice; 'they are no dreamers weak; 'They seek no wonder but the human face, 'No music but a happy noted voice; 'They come not here, they have no thought to come; 'And thou art here, for thou art less than they: 'What benefit canst thou do, or all thy tribe, 'To the great world? Thou art a dreaming thing, 'A fever of thyself think of the Earth; 'What bliss even in hope is there for thee? 'What haven? every creature hath its home; 'Every sole man hath days of joy and pain, 'Whether his labours be sublime or low 'The pain alone; the joy alone; distinct: 'Only the dreamer venoms all his days, 'Bearing more woe than all his sins deserve. 'Therefore, that happiness be somewhat shar'd, 'Such things as thou art are admitted oft 'Into like gardens thou didst pass erewhile, 'And suffer'd in these temples: for that cause 'Thou standest safe beneath this statue's knees.' 'That I am favour'd for unworthiness, 'By such propitious parley medicin'd 'In sickness not ignoble, I rejoice, 'Aye, and could weep for love of such award.' So answer'd I, continuing, 'If it please, 'Majestic shadow, tell me: sure not all 'Those melodies sung into the world's ear 'Are useless: sure a poet is a sage; 'A humanist, physician to all men. 'That I am none I feel, as vultures feel 'They are no birds when eagles are abroad. 'What am I then? Thou spakest of my tribe: 'What tribe?' The tall shade veil'd in drooping white Then spake, so much more earnest, that the breath Moved the thin linen folds that drooping hung About a golden censer from the hand Pendent. 'Art thou not of the dreamer tribe? 'The poet and the dreamer are distinct, 'Diverse, sheer opposite, antipodes. 'The one pours out a balm upon the world, 'The other vexes it.' Then shouted I Spite of myself, and with a Pythia's spleen, 'Apollo! faded! O far flown Apollo! 'Where is thy misty pestilence to creep 'Into the dwellings, through the door crannies 'Of all mock lyrists, large self worshipers, 'And careless Hectorers in proud bad verse. 'Though I breathe death with them it will be life 'To see them sprawl before me into graves. 'Majestic shadow, tell me where I am, 'Whose altar this; for whom this incense curls; 'What image this whose face I cannot see, 'For the broad marble knees; and who thou art, 'Of accent feminine so courteous?' Then the tall shade, in drooping linens veil'd, Spoke out, so much more earnest, that her breath Stirr'd the thin folds of gauze that drooping hung About a golden censer from her hand Pendent; and by her voice I knew she shed Long treasured tears. 'This temple, sad and lone, 'Is all spar'd from the thunder of a war 'Foughten long since by giant hierarchy 'Against rebellion: this old image here, 'Whose carved features wrinkled as he fell, 'Is Saturn's; I Moneta, left supreme 'Sole priestess of this desolation.' I had no words to answer, for my tongue, Useless, could find about its roofed home No syllable of a fit majesty To make rejoinder to Moneta's mourn. There was a silence, while the altar's blaze Was fainting for sweet food: I look'd thereon, And on the paved floor, where nigh were piled Faggots of cinnamon, and many heaps Of other crisped spice wood then again I look'd upon the altar, and its horns Whiten'd with ashes, and its lang'rous flame, And then upon the offerings again; And so by turns till sad Moneta cried, 'The sacrifice is done, but not the less 'Will I be kind to thee for thy good will. 'My power, which to me is still a curse, 'Shall be to thee a wonder; for the scenes 'Still swooning vivid through my globed brain 'With an electral changing misery 'Thou shalt with those dull mortal eyes behold, 'Free from all pain, if wonder pain thee not.' As near as an immortal's sphered words Could to a mother's soften, were these last: And yet I had a terror of her robes, And chiefly of the veils, that from her brow Hung pale, and curtain'd her in mysteries That made my heart too small to hold its blood. This saw that Goddess, and with sacred hand Parted the veils. Then saw I a wan face, Not pin'd by human sorrows, but bright blanch'd By an immortal sickness which kills not; It works a constant change, which happy death Can put no end to; deathwards progressing To no death was that visage; it had pass'd The lily and the snow; and beyond these I must not think now, though I saw that face But for her eyes I should have fled away. They held me back, with a benignant light Soft mitigated by divinest lids Half closed, and visionless entire they seem'd Of all external things; they saw me not, But in blank splendour beam'd like the mild moon, Who comforts those she sees not, who knows not What eyes are upward cast. As I had found A grain of gold upon a mountain side, And twing'd with avarice strain'd out my eyes To search its sullen entrails rich with ore, So at the view of sad Moneta's brow I ach'd to see what things the hollow brain Behind enwombed: what high tragedy In the dark secret chambers of her skull Was acting, that could give so dread a stress To her cold lips, and fill with such a light Her planetary eyes, and touch her voice With such a sorrow 'Shade of Memory!' Cried I, with act adorant at her feet, 'By all the gloom hung round thy fallen house, 'By this last temple, by the golden age, 'By great Apollo, thy dear Foster Child, 'And by thyself, forlorn divinity, 'The pale Omega of a withered race, 'Let me behold, according as thou saidst, 'What in thy brain so ferments to and fro!' No sooner had this conjuration pass'd My devout lips, than side by side we stood (Like a stunt bramble by a solemn pine) Deep in the shady sadness of a vale, Far sunken from the healthy breath of morn, Far from the fiery noon and eve's one star. Onward I look'd beneath the gloomy boughs, And saw, what first I thought an image huge, Like to the image pedestal'd so high In Saturn's temple. Then Moneta's voice Came brief upon mine ear 'So Saturn sat When he had lost his realms ' whereon there grew A power within me of enormous ken To see as a god sees, and take the depth Of things as nimbly as the outward eye Can size and shape pervade. The lofty theme At those few words hung vast before my mind, With half unravel'd web. I set myself Upon an eagle's watch, that I might see, And seeing ne'er forget. No stir of life Was in this shrouded vale, not so much air As in the zoning of a summer's day Robs not one light seed from the feather'd grass, But where the dead leaf fell there did it rest. A stream went voiceless by, still deaden'd more By reason of the fallen divinity Spreading more shade; the Naiad 'mid her reeds Press'd her cold finger closer to her lips. Along the margin sand large footmarks went No farther than to where old Saturn's feet Had rested, and there slept, how long a sleep! Degraded, cold, upon the sodden ground His old right hand lay nerveless, listless, dead, Unsceptred; and his realmless eyes were clos'd, While his bow'd head seem'd listening to the Earth, His ancient mother, for some comfort yet. It seem'd no force could wake him from his place; But there came one who with a kindred hand Touch'd his wide shoulders after bending low With reverence, though to one who knew it not. Then came the griev'd voice of Mnemosyne, And griev'd I hearken'd. 'That divinity 'Whom thou saw'st step from yon forlornest wood, 'And with slow pace approach our fallen King, 'Is Thea, softest natur'd of our brood.' I mark'd the Goddess in fair statuary Surpassing wan Moneta by the head, And in her sorrow nearer woman's tears. There was a listening fear in her regard, As if calamity had but begun; As if the vanward clouds of evil days Had spent their malice, and the sullen rear Was with its stored thunder labouring up. One hand she press'd upon that aching spot Where beats the human heart, as if just there, Though an immortal, she felt cruel pain; The other upon Saturn's bended neck She laid, and to the level of his hollow ear Leaning with parted lips, some words she spake In solemn tenor and deep organ tune; Some mourning words, which in our feeble tongue Would come in this like accenting; how frail To that large utterance of the early Gods! 'Saturn! look up and for what, poor lost King? 'I have no comfort for thee; no not one; 'I cannot cry, Wherefore thus sleepest thou? 'For Heaven is parted from thee, and the Earth 'Knows thee not, so afflicted, for a God; 'And Ocean too, with all its solemn noise, 'Has from thy sceptre pass'd, and all the air 'Is emptied of thine hoary majesty: 'Thy thunder, captious at the new command, 'Rumbles reluctant o'er our fallen house; 'And thy sharp lightning, in unpracticed hands, 'Scorches and burns our once serene domain. 'With such remorseless speed still come new woes, 'That unbelief has not a space to breathe. 'Saturn! sleep on: Me thoughtless, why should I 'Thus violate thy slumbrous solitude? 'Why should I ope thy melancholy eyes? 'Saturn, sleep on, while at thy feet I weep.' As when upon a tranced summer night Forests, branch charmed by the earnest stars, Dream, and so dream all night without a noise, Save from one gradual solitary gust, Swelling upon the silence; dying off; As if the ebbing air had but one wave; So came these words, and went; the while in tears She press'd her fair large forehead to the earth, Just where her fallen hair might spread in curls A soft and silken mat for Saturn's feet. Long, long those two were postured motionless, Like sculpture builded up upon the grave Of their own power. A long awful time I look'd upon them: still they were the same; The frozen God still bending to the earth, And the sad Goddess weeping at his feet, Moneta silent. Without stay or prop But my own weak mortality, I bore The load of this eternal quietude, The unchanging gloom, and the three fixed shapes Ponderous upon my senses, a whole moon. For by my burning brain I measured sure Her silver seasons shedded on the night, And ever day by day methought I grew More gaunt and ghostly. Oftentimes I pray'd Intense, that Death would take me from the vale And all its burthens gasping with despair Of change, hour after hour I curs'd myself; Until old Saturn rais'd his faded eyes, And look'd around and saw his kingdom gone, And all the gloom and sorrow of the place, And that fair kneeling Goddess at his feet. As the moist scent of flowers, and grass, and leaves Fills forest dells with a pervading air, Known to the woodland nostril, so the words Of Saturn fill'd the mossy glooms around, Even to the hollows of time eaten oaks And to the windings of the foxes' hole, With sad low tones, while thus he spake, and sent Strange musings to the solitary Pan. 'Moan, brethren, moan; for we are swallow'd up 'And buried from all Godlike exercise 'Of influence benign on planets pale, 'And peaceful sway above man's harvesting, 'And all those acts which Deity supreme 'Doth ease its heart of love in. Moan and wail, 'Moan, brethren, moan; for lo, the rebel spheres 'Spin round, the stars their ancient courses keep, 'Clouds still with shadowy moisture haunt the earth, 'Still suck their fill of light from sun and moon, 'Still buds the tree, and still the sea shores murmur; 'There is no death in all the Universe, 'No smell of death there shall be death Moan, moan, 'Moan, Cybele, moan; for thy pernicious babes 'Have changed a God into a shaking Palsy. 'Moan, brethren, moan, for I have no strength left, 'Weak as the reed weak feeble as my voice 'O, O, the pain, the pain of feebleness. 'Moan, moan, for still I thaw or give me help; 'Throw down those imps, and give me victory. 'Let me hear other groans, and trumpets blown 'Of triumph calm, and hymns of festival 'From the gold peaks of Heaven's high piled clouds; 'Voices of soft proclaim, and silver stir 'Of strings in hollow shells; and let there be 'Beautiful things made new, for the surprise 'Of the sky children.' So he feebly ceas'd, With such a poor and sickly sounding pause, Methought I heard some old man of the earth Bewailing earthly loss; nor could my eyes And ears act with that pleasant unison of sense Which marries sweet sound with the grace of form, And dolorous accent from a tragic harp With large limb'd visions. More I scrutinized: Still fix'd he sat beneath the sable trees, Whose arms spread straggling in wild serpent forms, With leaves all hush'd; his awful presence there (Now all was silent) gave a deadly lie To what I erewhile heard only his lips Trembled amid the white curls of his beard. They told the truth, though, round, the snowy locks Hung nobly, as upon the face of heaven A mid day fleece of clouds. Thea arose, And stretched her white arm through the hollow dark, Pointing some whither: whereat he too rose Like a vast giant, seen by men at sea To grow pale from the waves at dull midnight. They melted from my sight into the woods; Ere I could turn, Moneta cried, 'These twain 'Are speeding to the families of grief, 'Where roof'd in by black rocks they waste, in pain 'And darkness, for no hope.' And she spake on, As ye may read who can unwearied pass Onward from the antechamber of this dream, Where even at the open doors awhile I must delay, and glean my memory Of her high phrase: perhaps no further dare. CANTO II 'Mortal, that thou may'st understand aright, 'I humanize my sayings to thine ear, 'Making comparisons of earthly things; 'Or thou might'st better listen to the wind, 'Whose language is to thee a barren noise, 'Though it blows legend laden through the trees. 'In melancholy realms big tears are shed, 'More sorrow like to this, and such like woe, 'Too huge for mortal tongue, or pen of scribe. 'The Titans fierce, self hid or prison bound, 'Groan for the old allegiance once more, 'Listening in their doom for Saturn's voice. 'But one of our whole eagle brood still keeps 'His sov'reignty, and rule, and majesty; 'Blazing Hyperion on his orbed fire 'Still sits, still snuffs the incense teeming up 'From man to the sun's God: yet unsecure, 'For as upon the earth dire prodigies 'Fright and perplex, so also shudders he: 'Nor at dog's howl or gloom bird's Even screech, 'Or the familiar visitings of one 'Upon the first toll of his passing bell: 'But horrors, portioned to a giant nerve, 'Make great Hyperion ache. His palace bright, 'Bastion'd with pyramids of glowing gold, 'And touch'd with shade of bronzed obelisks, 'Glares a blood red through all the thousand courts, 'Arches, and domes, and fiery galleries: 'And all its curtains of Aurorian clouds 'Flush angerly; when he would taste the wreaths 'Of incense breath'd aloft from sacred hills, 'Instead of sweets his ample palate takes 'Savour of poisonous brass and metals sick. 'Wherefore when harbour'd in the sleepy West, 'After the full completion of fair day, 'For rest divine upon exalted couch 'And slumber in the arms of melody, 'He paces through the pleasant hours of ease 'With strides colossal, on from hall to hall; 'While far within each aisle and deep recess 'His winged minions in close clusters stand 'Amaz'd, and full of fear; like anxious men, 'Who on a wide plain gather in sad troops, 'When earthquakes jar their battlements and towers. 'Even now, while Saturn, roused from icy trance, 'Goes step for step with Thea from yon woods, 'Hyperion, leaving twilight in the rear, 'Is sloping to the threshold of the West. 'Thither we tend.' Now in clear light I stood, Reliev'd from the dusk vale. Mnemosyne Was sitting on a square edg'd polish'd stone, That in its lucid depth reflected pure Her priestess garments. My quick eyes ran on From stately nave to nave, from vault to vault, Through bow'rs of fragrant and enwreathed light And diamond paved lustrous long arcades. Anon rush'd by the bright Hyperion; His flaming robes stream'd out beyond his heels, And gave a roar, as if of earthly fire, That scared away the meek ethereal hours And made their dove wings tremble. On he flared. THE END 1819

This week Bryce sits down with Anthony Trucks! Anthony is a former NFL player who now is building businesses and is a high-level key note speaker. He created the "Speak to Freedom" podcast and wrote the book Identity Shift. -"Work In The Dark. Win In The Light" - Learn more about Anthony: HERE-Trident Coffee -  Use code "ALLSMITH" to get 20% off online and in TapRooms (https://bit.ly/3fzbBDx)RX Smart Gear - Use code "ALLSMITH" to get 10% off full ropes and grip (https://bit.ly/34RQt9g)LSKD - Use code "ALLSMITH" to get 10% off (https://www.lskd.co/?ref=5E4za_te51Ty9o)Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

Anthony Trucks is a former Foster Child, NFL Football Player, Competitor on American Ninja Warrior, Bestselling Author, and Identity Shift Coach. From foster care to the NFL, to successful business owner, Anthony Trucks has accomplished what statistics would say is impossible.  As the founder of “Dark Work” and creator of the “Dark Work Experience” Anthony teaches people how to access the power of their identity through Dark Work to tap into their full potential, and Make Shift Happen!  instagram.com/anthonytrucks Facebook.com/anthonytrucks  JOIN THE VIBE COMMUNITY

Anthony Trucks is a former Foster Child, NFL Football Player, Competitor on American Ninja Warrior, Bestselling Author, and Identity Shift Coach. From foster care to the NFL, to successful business owner, Anthony Trucks has accomplished what statistics would say is impossible.  As the founder of “Dark Work” and creator of the “Dark Work Experience” Anthony teaches people how to access the power of their identity through Dark Work to tap into their full potential, and Make Shift Happen!    In this episode we talked to Anthony about his life, his experience in shifting it, the Dark Work platform, shifting and/or creating one's identity and self-confidence, his upcoming guest events, and much more.   Announcement: You can join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Identity Shift;   02:22 Anthony's background; 09:07 Shifting the tide; 12:22 The Dark Work platform; 19:22 Creating the identity and self-confidence; 35:10 Upcoming events for Anthony; 36:43 Round of insights   Announcement: You can check this year's REWBCON event here.   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: A failing marriage that caused Anthony to take inventory, and improve himself and his perspective significantly. Digital Resource: A proper calendar. Most Recommended Book: Identity Shift. Daily Habit: Following up with his morning routine and taking control of his “me time”. #1 Insight for making an identity shift: Do the work of the dark, so you can win in the light. Best Place to Grab a Bite in the West Coast: Hawaiian Time   Contact Anthony: https://www.anthonytrucks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/      Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

AHRON PATTERSON: Foster Child That Found ABA l RTH PODCAST #19 https://youtu.be/onuqOzI1CbQ?si=KW0sVmwJxqSMfxtW In Episode 19, we meet Ahron Patterson, a diamond in the rough Jew that grew up in the tough foster care system, completely disconnected from HaShem and His Torah, and surrounded by drugs and crime. Ahron's straight and sometimes rough talk is full relevant truth about the serious life battles some of us must go through before we find our way back to Aba (HaShem). We Though intrigued by Torah lectures among the many subjects he's learned, it was the FREE KIRUV PACKAGE from Rabbi Yaron Reuven that contained the information that would help him choose the Life of Torah. Watch this very interesting interview, and let yourself be inspired and educated about the awesome ways of HaShem, and how He will turn the world over to give every Jew a road to get back to Him. Enjoy, Share, and Be Holy.

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Michael Martyn can be summed up in a handful of words. He is a father, a husband, a veteran, a brother to 5, and a former foster child. While these words may be accurate, they give no justice to the many difficult situations and circumstances that Mike had faced throughout his life. At four years old, Mike lost his father to a car accident and continued living with his mother, who by most accounts, wasn't the tender, caring, loving mother that most moms are. Mike suffered abuse after abuse at the hands of his mother, and multiple stepfathers and boyfriends of his mother. He watched and did his best to defend and protect his 5 younger siblings. Mike had been placed in institutions over a dozen times. He stayed at shelters, group homes, foster homes, couch surfed, and slept on park benches. Mike is now 38 years old and with the help of his last foster father, managed to graduate high school and enter the workforce. Mike successfully completed multiple professional clown training programs where he learned the skills to work as a birthday party clown and found the time to visit sick children at hospitals and was praised by the staff and family as a delight, and a wonderful change for the families and children facing the end of their life. Mike is a graduate of EMT school where he took that training to Lodi, NJ as a volunteer and paid EMT. At the age of 20, Mike joined the NJ Army National Guard. While in the Army, in the summer of 2008, Mike deployed to Camp Bucca Iraq where he served with pride alongside some of the most incredible men and women the United States Army has ever seen. Mike completed his term in the NJ Army Nation Guard in 2012 with the rank of Sergeant. This would prove to be one of the proudest accomplishments according to Mike, but not the most helpful. Mike began attending counseling sessions at the VA hospital in East Orange where he received a diagnosis for PTSD. Mike began a new chapter in his life in 2014 when he met his current wife, Katie. (some apparently call her Lauren (yes they do Mike)) Mike and Katie share 3 beautiful children together, Nora, Hope, and Mikey. Mike now spends his free time with his children.Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyToyota of HackensackPoPl Discount code TSP20The Oakley KitchenBella Dama CigarsSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

If you were part of the Mobilize Ohio experience last year, get ready for a familiar face! We're thrilled to welcome back the dynamic Jillana Goble – an advocate, author, and all-around powerhouse who left a lasting impression as a Mobilize Ohio speaker.Jillana is a mother to five remarkable children who have significantly influenced and molded her. She is affectionately called "Mom" by each one of them. Alongside her husband, they have redefined the conventional image of a traditional family, weaving children and their families from challenging circumstances into their close-knit circle. Some become part of the family briefly, while others find a lasting place for a lifetime.Recognizing parenting as sacred work, she profoundly respects every family responsible for loving and nurturing children from difficult backgrounds through foster care. In her heart, no one is overlooked, and her sincerest aspiration is to provide encouragement, inspiration, and unwavering support to all those navigating the unique journey of caring for and loving children from hard places.Episode Highlights: Intro to Jillana and her family How Jillana got into Foster CareReconnecting with a Foster Child years laterFostering Relationships with Biological Parents Fetal Alcohol Disorders Find more on Guest:Jillana's Website Jillana's BooksFind Jillana on Instagram Find Jillana on FacebookTrying Differently Rather Than Harder Book Find More on Hope Bridge:Visit Our Website Follow us on InstagramFollow us on Facebook Foster Our Community Instagram This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

There is so much adhesive hardship in life, aka trauma. Within this vibrant episode, my dear gal pal Shequila and I discuss substance abuse, poor mental health, and more. Shequila knows the all-consuming grip of addiction too-too well, having witnessed her mother's struggle with abusing heroin and other substances for three decades. She shouldered the role of caregiver to her four younger siblings while still a child herself, then found interludes of refuge at her grandmother's apartment in the Allied Drive neighborhood of Madison Wisconsin, where Shequila spent time with 15 other grandchildren. Shequila and I have known each other for more than a dozen years and last November, her and I joined forces to present a communal exposition panel on substance abuse at Garver Feed Mill in Madison, the full-length live recording which you can find within podcast #24, two episodes prior to this one. With over 100 community sisters and brothers in attendance, that Garver event was spectacularly informative. Please give it a listen. After being honorably discharged from the United States Navy because of an injury, Shequila went on to earn her master's degree in social work and is currently employed as an intensive outpatient and transition therapist. Shequila helped launch Madison's ‘CARES' team in 2021, providing an alternative response to behavioral health-related 911 calls. While working to break down barriers to mental health care, she soldiers on toward a Doctorate in Social Work. Tragically at 20 years young, Shequila's youngest brother Michael died of an accidental drug overdose in the most ridiculous manner. Also here within episode 26, we land on the topics of helplessness and hopelessness for a while, as well as conversing what it does to us fundamentally to grow up without a mother. I ask Shequila about her family's most dysfunctional dynamic, the question arising somewhat because Shequila's parents were both 15 years old when they had her.Shequila fires back to me with the query of what used to make me happy, but no longer does. She then questions the relationship between taking care of others, meaning our acts of kindness and service, aligned with who we ourselves are. Shequila charges me to contemplate the difference between love and addiction, asking me what I learned about love from my parents. Shequila masterfully explains to me the condition of ‘abandonment trauma', meaning parental wounds, and here specifically, ‘mother wounds'. What do mothers do for their offspring anyway, and when growing up without one, why do we often face the world ourselves to provide others the care we missed? Additionally…being without but still yearning for a home. And being without but still desiring access to nurturing support and comforts. I raise the scenario of fearing my clinically insane mother, awhile avoiding the indoors, and specifically the fright of being trapped behind school walls. Shequila shares her scariest life experience…the terror of being left at the park all day while in care of her younger siblings, when she was eight years old. Not going into detail, but Shequila mentions the times her mom overdosed at home, and I riddle Shequila why she chose social work, I wonder about the toll that the line of work extracts from her, and inquire if she has any regrets in life.Shequila shares her confusion after being discharged from the Navy, and I ask her what she thinks holds her back from her best life right now. The book:Daddy, Why Were You A Drug Addict?: Winning the War Amid My Angel and Devil Withinby Roger Ray BirdISBN 979-8218286651Available on Amazon for $11Roger's social directory: HERE

My guest is the founder of Forever Homes for Foster Kids and is a leading international authority on immigration issues and foster families. He is a proud Navy veteran, and has been featured on CNN International, Associated Press, ABC TV, WISH-TV, Costco Connections and The Washington Post. He is a columnist with Foster Focus Magazine and an international speaker. Richard was honored as a California Hero and has been translated for the United Nations. For three decades, his nonprofit has worked with government agencies across the country to find families for foster and immigrant children to create a permanent home. He is the bestselling author of the book, "Do No Harm" about the children's separations at the Mexico-U.S. border from 2017 through 2021. http://www.amazon.com/Do-No-Harm-Tragedy-Continues/dp/0981919952http://www.yourlotandparcel.org

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Jan. 17 edition of Georgia Today: A challenge to Georgia's use of electronic voting machines fails; the state ends the foster child placement process known as hoteling; and could Atlanta be the latest city to ban turning right at a red light?

Dr. John “Push” Gaines, former at-risk youth, is the CEO and founder of PUSH for Dreams. He's a best-selling author and Emmy-Nominated Speaker. Dr. Gaines Holds a bachelor's degree from East Central University, where he was honored as The Outstanding Student in Business and Led the Football Team to Victory as Captain. He Also Has A master's degree in business leadership and a Doctorate in Business Administration. Dr. John Gaines shares his life story and how he overcame all of the adversities. Being a foster child, he faced many roadblocks however none of them turned him bitter. One day when he was seven years old, he wrote a goal of one day being a doctor and be a role model just like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and now he has reached that goal and is changing the world. Author of three books and a fourth one coming soon. Being a family man is his greatest accomplishment. Some of the life advice he shares are: trust God's timing, enjoy the present, focus on the positive, have a positive mindset, and you don't have to do life alone. He also shares that his faith and relationship with God is the most important thing in his life.

Author : Brian Hugenbruch Narrator : Jen Zink Host : Katherine Inskip Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter Originally published in the anthology MY BATTERY IS LOW AND IT IS GETTING DARK, 2020, from Zombies Need Brains. Foster-Child of Silence and Slow Time by Brian Hugenbruch “How do I save the world?” I accept the question […] Source

Four bullets in her back, children by 19, divorced by 25 but operates a successful IT company. This week Carmen Santiago discusses her high school experience, early life in the foster care system and how she got into tech sales. She also emphasizes the value of self-education, trade schools, and upskilling workers. Find out how this former foster child built a successful business. Key points discussed:- Success can be achieved through intentional relationship-building and a servant's heart, attracting opportunities and positive energy.- A wide range of technology careers is available without a degree, with entry-level positions starting around $45-50k and potential to earn well into six figures with experience and certifications.- Life experiences, including adversity and trauma, can develop resilience and problem-solving skills that are valuable in the workforce and can lead to opportunities for those without a college degree.Timestamps:(00:56) — Introduction to Carmen Santiago and what she does(04:19) — Carmen's blueprint of success (07:40) — Salary range in tech(11:41) — High school journey | early life struggles(13:21) —  Learning disabilities and early graduation(17:14) — Career ambition in high school(17:42) — Carmen's early life in the foster care system and journey into sales(23:09) — Carmen's entrance into tech sales and the value of workers without degrees(30:52) — Leveraging opportunities by positive relationships(38:36) — How the 'It Girl Solution' brand began(42:54) — What Carmen would have done differently (47:28) — Future goalsSupport/Contact Carmen:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heaven-hamilton/ Books and resources mentioned in this podcast: Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca"Awaken : Santiago-Keenon, Carmen: Amazon.in: Books" https://www.amazon.in/Awaken-Carmen-Santiago-Keenon/dp/1959989413Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDConnect with us on social media!LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedInFacebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFBInstagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIGTwitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTWTikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2VJoin our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

She was 3 when she moved to our home as a foster child. When she became available for adoption, over 100 families applied to adopt her. Thankfully we were chosen as her forever family and she became our daughter when she was 5. She was the perfect child so I never imagined we would face the challenges that we did. As I share the journey with you today, I hope you find hope and encouragement in the journey.  If you found this episode helpful, I would love for you to leave me a review and then join our Facebook community of like-minded mamas at:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/whattoexpectwhilefosteringandadopting You can also now follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/its.christinemarie/  

Join us in the latest episode of 'Who Will Be King' as we dive into a comprehensive analysis of the NFC North week 8 results and week 9 preview. In this episode, our hosts, Pay, representing the Bear Claw Pod, Dave from Vikings First and SKOL, June and Foster Child from the always insightful Bleachers to Speakers discuss the unfortunate injury of Vikings' Kirk Cousins and how it has impacted the team's performance and future strategies. We also delve into the surprising arrival of Joshua Dobbs and his potential influence on the Vikings' performance. We discuss the Lions' successful win against the Raiders and their planning during the bye week, while also questioning the mysterious firing of the Bears' running backs coach. The episode doesn't stop there as we also cover the potential future of the Falcons and the intriguing performance of their new quarterback Taylor Heineke. Tune in as we provide insights on week 8's results, discuss potential strategies for week 9, and make predictions about the future of your favorite teams. Whether you're a fan of the Vikings, Lions, Bears, or Falcons, this episode has something for everyone. Don't miss out on our in-depth discussions about the latest happenings in the NFC North! FAN WITH US!!! Pay @TheRealPayday, host of Da Bear Claw Podcast, June @asgjune & M Foster @Mbrfosterchild, hosts of the Bleachers To Speakers [Lions] podcast, Bob representing Love & The Leapers, and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare , from @Vikings1stSKOL. This has been a joint podcast production partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and Fans First Sports Network's NFL feed @FFSN_NFL. #NFCNorth #WhoWillBeKing #Week7Results #Week8Preview #DetroitLions #MinnesotaVikings #ChicagoBears #GreenBayPackers ___________________________________ Our music: Track: "Veritas" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/S8x0Ci ___________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday, 5 September 2023   And Sopater of Berea accompanied him to Asia—also Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia. Acts 20:4   The verse more exactingly reads: “And there accompanied him as far as Asia Sopater, a Berean; and Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius a Derbite and Timothy; and Asians, Tychicus and Trophimus” (CG).   In the previous verse, a plot against Paul by the Jews caused him to cancel his sailing trip to Syria. Instead, he returned through Macedonia. Along with Paul, seven other people are mentioned as going to Asia with him.   These would have been the people selected to go with him to Jerusalem to present the gift to the church. They would then have all been in Corinth with him, intending to travel by ship when he went. Instead, they have all taken the longer trip with him. The naming of these individuals begins with, “And there accompanied him as far as Asia Sopater, a Berean.”   Rather than “of Berea,” as some translations state, the designation is an adjective, “a Berean.” Some think that Sopater is the same as Sosipater, who is mentioned along with Timothy and others in Romans 16:21. The name occurs on an arch in the area of Thessalonica. If he is the same person, he may have been one of the politarchs of Thessalonica. He is identified here, however, as a Berean. Next, it says, “and Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus.”   Aristarchus worked with Paul at Ephesus and had been in the riot there (Acts 19:29). Secundus isn't mentioned elsewhere, but if it is aligned with Tertius of Romans 16:22 and Quartus in Romans 16:23, then he may have been their brother. Secundus means Second, Tertius means Third, and Quartus means Fourth.   They may have been either the sons of one man who chose to name his sons this way, or they could have been born slaves and named according to their birth in that way. The only name missing is Primus, which would be the First, and it was not an unknown name at the time. The verse continues with, “and Gaius a Derbite and Timothy.”   Gaius may be the same Gaius in Acts 19:29 (but there he is referred to as a traveling partner from Macedonia) and 1 Corinthians 1:14. The term used to describe him is also an adjective, not a noun. Hence, he is a Derbite. Timothy is Paul's faithful friend and companion first mentioned in Acts 16:1 and who is mentioned many times in Acts and Paul's epistles. The verse ends with, “and Asians, Tychicus and Trophimus.”   Tychicus means Fortunate or Fortuitous. It is the Greek equivalent of Felix. It was a common name of the time. He is mentioned five times in the New Testament – Here in Acts, Ephesians 6:21, Colossians 4:7, 2 Timothy 4:12, and Titus 3:12. He is well spoken of.   Trophimus comes from trophé, meaning food or nourishment. Thus, according to Strong's, the name means something like Nutritive. However, others think it signifies something like Nursling or Foster Child. He is found again in Acts 21 and then in 2 Timothy 4:20 in a classic verse concerning health in relation to New Testament teachings on the misused doctrine of faith healing. That there were seven with Paul may be a subtle connection to the seven deacons found in Acts 6.   Life application: As noted, Trophimus is mentioned later in 2 Timothy 4:20. There, it says –   “Erastus stayed in Corinth, but Trophimus I have left in Miletus sick.”   Paul was an apostle who had been granted special powers. At times, his influence alone was able to heal without him even being present. Each time that he was able to heal, it was for a set purpose. At other times, he was unable to heal. Such instances are recorded for us to understand, in advance, that the claims of “faith healers” are false.   There is no such thing recorded in Scripture, and there is no guidance for its practice. Rather, the Bible asks us to pray for the healing of others and to allow God to respond according to His wisdom. Hence, we can say that faith healing is possible, but faith healers are false. Such people who make claims like this should not be listened to. Rather, read the Bible, and accept that people get sick, and some will die.   We are to accept God's providential care for us, praying for His hand of healing or for His hand of comfort in our afflictions or loss. In all things, let us not lose heart but be people of faith as we continue on life's path.   Heavenly Father, we know that You can and will heal if it is according to Your will. You can do all things, but sometimes it is not in Your plan to do so. Help us to remain faithful when times of trial and testing come about. May we understand that Your plan is far greater than our temporary health or happiness. We bow to You and will follow, even through the valleys that may test us. Amen.  

One of the things that intrigues me about the journey of success and being a high achiever is the internal challenges, often unexpected, that we face when where we end up in life is very different than where we started. In today's episode, I talk with Anthony Trucks about his personal journey of transforming his identity and overcoming challenges. Anthony shares his own experience of feeling stuck between his current and desired selves, what he calls the "identity gap." He emphasizes the need to tap into something deeper and darker than positivity alone to overcome obstacles. Anthony offers valuable insights on changing your mindset, beliefs, and habits to achieve your goals. Join us as we discuss how to make an identity shift and bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. This conversation will inspire you to transform your identity and reach success beyond your expectations. Anthony Trucks is a former Foster Child, NFL Football Player, Competitor on American Ninja Warrior, Author, Shift Coach and Entrepreneur. From foster care to the NFL, to successful business owner, Anthony Trucks has accomplished what statistics would say is impossible. As a speaker, identity shift coach, and founder of "Dark Work" and creator of the "Dark Work Experience" Anthony teaches people how to access the power of their identity, tap into their full potential, and Make Shift Happen! And be sure to subscribe to The Self-Employed Life in Apple Podcasts or follow us on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode. Everything you need can all be found at jeffreyshaw.com.  Anthony Trucks, thank you so much for being here! Remember, you might be in business FOR yourself but you are not in business BY yourself. Be your best self. Be proud and keep changing the world.   Guest Contact – AnthonyTrucks.com Identity Shift: Upgrade How You Operate to Elevate Your Life by Anthony Trucks Anthony Trucks on LinkedIn (in/anthonytrucks) Anthony Trucks on Facebook (@AnthonyTrucks) Anthony Trucks on Instagram (@anthonytrucks) Anthony Trucks on Twitter (@AnthonyTrucks) Anthony Trucks on YouTube (@AnthonyTrucks) Contact Jeffrey – SelfEmployedNewsletter.com Website Books Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share! Valuable complimentary resources to help you – ·       The Self-Employed Business Institute- You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably in a field where there is no business education. This is common amongst self-employed people! And, there's no business education out there for us! You also know that being self-employed is unique and you need better strategies, coaching, support, and accountability. The Self-Employed Business Institute, a five-month online education is exactly what you need. Check it out! ·       Take The Self-Employed Assessment! Ever feel like you're all over the place? Or frustrated it seems like you have everything you need for your business success but it's somehow not coming together? Take this short quiz to discover the biggest hidden gap that's keeping you from having a thriving Self-Employed Ecosystem. You'll find out what part of your business needs attention and you'll also get a few laser-focused insights to help you start closing that gap. ·       Have Your Website Brand Message Reviewed! Is your website speaking the right LINGO of your ideal customers? Having reviewed hundreds of websites, I can tell you 98% of websites are not. Fill out the simple LINGO Review application and I'll take a look at your website. I'll email you a few suggestions to improve your brand message to attract more of your ideal customers. Fill out the application today and let's get your business speaking the right LINGO! Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Small Business Consultant, Brand Management Consultant, Business Coach for Entrepreneurs, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker and author of LINGO and The Self Employed Life (May 2021). Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal development strategies they need to create sustainable success.

Looking back on his life, Soslan can see how God has impacted his life so many times and how his experiences strengthened his faith and made him walk with God even closer. He was born in Russia and surrendered to an orphanage at birth. His birth records documented that he was likely a product of rape. Over the years, He spent time at the Vladikavkaz Russia orphanage until 2006. From what he can  recall, there were over 40 plus children (majority of them were under the age of two) in that orphanage, with only two ladies in their late 70s; were the sole caregivers in the orphanage, many of whom were babies. During those eight and half years, it was necessary to go into the streets and search for garbage to survive. He was undernourished, beaten, and sexually assaulted several times. Russia was at war with Georgia, and the Russian police and military were constantly present throughout Vladikavkaz. Since he was the oldest in the orphanage, his duty was to stand in the long lines to receive half of the bread and a pail of water; the bread he received was very doughy, and the water was taken out of the river that flowed through the city. Since the half loaf bread wasn't enough, he would go out scavenging for food, and the Russian police and military would frequently catch him, beat him, and sexually assault him. When a family, "Steve and Jenny Newell " from Bend, Oregon, came to Russia to adopt one girl. When the Newell arrived at the orphanage, they were asked to take as many kids as possible. The Newells were about mid-'40s, nor had any experience with children. Among the three boys, I was one of them that came to America along with two girls. Lucky he was adopted because two hours later after he left,  the orphanage was bombed by Georgia, killing everyone. He knows that God was watching over him and has a plan. As a result of going to America, He spent two and half years in Bend, Oregon, with a family. Listen for more of Soslan's story.Support the show

Phil and Jase have been arguing for years about a vision that Phil had that nearly came true! Jase gets so tickled telling a recent hunting story that he nearly cries. The guys reminisce about the extreme hunting difficulties they faced when they were kids. Jase and Zach explore the differences between innocence and repentance. Jase gets emotional thinking of his grandchildren and foster child when reading verses about angels. Plus, what's the perfect setting for discipleship? One where they can't get away!  In this episode: 1 Peter 1, verse 13 - 1 Peter 2, verse 3 "The Blind" hits theaters in 2023. Get updates, trailers, behind-the-scenes moments, and special opportunities here: https://theblindmovie.com - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices