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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” -Jeremiah 29:11   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, host Sandra Flach continues her National Foster Care Awareness Month episodes with Peter Mutabazi. Peter is an entrepreneur, an adoptive dad of 3, a foster dad to more than 40 kids, and the founder of Now I Am Known. A former street kid who has worked for World Vision, Compassion International, & the Red Cross, Peter is a passionate & popular speaker, as well as the author of Now I Am Known. He just released his  2nd book, Love Does NOT Conquer All—And Other Surprising Lessons I Learned as a Foster Dad.   Find Sandra's conversation with Peter Mutabazi wherever you get your podcasts.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on amazon.com petermutabzi.com  knowiamknown.org

Episode Summary: In this episode of Fostering Conversations, Amy and Liz are joined by Peter Mutabazi, also known as “Foster Dad Flipper” on Instagram. Peter shares his inspiring journey from being a street child in Uganda to becoming a foster parent in the United States. Over the past nine years, Peter has fostered 45 children, adopted three, and is currently fostering three more. He discusses the joys and challenges of being a single foster dad, the importance of community support, and how his experiences have shaped his approach to co-parenting with biological families. Peter also highlights his foundation, Now I Am Known, which creates personalized room makeovers for teenagers in foster care, giving them a sense of belonging and ownership. Throughout the conversation, Peter emphasizes the value of empathy, the power of community, and the many ways people can support foster families, even if they aren't fostering themselves. Tune in to be inspired by Peter's story and his commitment to making a difference in the lives of children and families. Guest Bio: Peter Mutabazi is the founder of Now I Am Known, an organization that supplies resources to support vulnerable children. Originally from Uganda, Peter ran away from an abusive home at age ten and lived as a street kid for nearly five years. Today Peter is a single dad to countless foster children and his adopted son, Anthony. For the past twenty years Peter has worked as a child advocate within the U.S. and globally to promote wellness and child development. He believes every child deserves to be seen, heard, and known. Peter has appeared on international media outlets and is a passionate speaker who resides in North Carolina. For more information visit: www.nowiamknown.com and follow Peter @fosterdadflipper Transcript

In this episode of the Dream Big Podcast, I sit down with Peter Mutabazi as he shares his journey from being a street kid in Uganda to becoming a foster parent to over 41 kids in the United States. His story is a powerful testament to the impact of love, compassion, and community support in transforming lives. Learn more about Peter and his mission at nowiamknown.com or connect with him on Instagram, @fosterdadflipper. Peter's book—Now I Am Known—is available everywhere! Connect with Bob: @bobgoff --- Come join Bob and some of his friends for a workshop this fall! Visit bobgoff.com/events to learn more.

In this episode of the Dream Big Podcast, I sit down with Peter Mutabazi as he shares his journey from being a street kid in Uganda to becoming a foster parent to over 41 kids in the United States. His story is a powerful testament to the impact of love, compassion, and community support in transforming lives. Learn more about Peter and his mission at nowiamknown.com or connect with him on Instagram, @fosterdadflipper. Peter's book—Now I Am Known—is available everywhere! Connect with Bob: @bobgoff --- Come join Bob and some of his friends for a workshop this fall! Visit bobgoff.com/events to learn more.

We hope you've been enjoying our “Best of Season 5 episodes, and have been able to catch up on other episodes of Fostering Change you may have missed.Today, we revisit an episode that aired back in November: Rob Scheer interviews Peter Mutabazi: entrepreneur, international advocate for children, and the founder of Now I Am Known, a nonprofit that supplies resources that encourage and affirm children and families. A single adoptive father of three and foster dad to many (34 as of this date!), Mutabazi is a former street kid originally from Uganda who has worked for World Vision, Compassion International, and the Red Cross, and has appeared on media outlets such as the BBC and The TODAY Show.Rob and Peter discuss his book, Now I Am Known: How a Street Kid Turned Foster Dad Found Acceptance and True Worth, how Peter's organization is helping countless youth in foster care, and what it takes to be a single parent / foster parent.To learn more about Peter and Now I Am Known, please visit:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fosterdadflipperInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fosterdadflipper/Website: https://www.nowiamknownfoundation.org/As a reminder, you can listen to previous episodes of Fostering Change, by visiting: www.comfortcases.org/podcast or your favorite podcast outlets.If you have any comments, questions, or guest suggestions, we'd love to hear from you! Please write us at info@comfortcases.org.Thank you for listening and we'll see you again on July 30th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's nothing better than a story of hope! When we hear of someone who has overcome struggles, it puts things in perspective and inspires us to persevere in the midst of our own challenges.My guest today has risen above truly desperate circumstances. Peter Mutabazi survived on the streets of Uganda for five years before one man saw potential in him and changed Peter's life. Today, Peter is a single dad to countless foster children and his three adopted children, Anthony, Ryder, and Skyler. He is the founder of Now I Am Known, an organization that supplies resources to support vulnerable children.In this episode, we talk about:Peter's experience living on the streets of UgandaHow the kindness of a stranger changed Peter's lifeWhat Peter has learned on his foster care journeyAnd so much more!I hope you find this conversation as inspiring as I did!Show Notes: https://jillsavage.org/peter-mutabazi-195Check out our other resources: Mark and Jill's Marriage Story Marriage Coaching Marriage 2.0 Intensives Speaking Schedule Book Mark and Jill to Speak Online Courses Books Marriage Resources: Infidelity Recovery For Happy Marriages For Hurting Marriages For Marriages Where You're the Only One Wanting to Get Help Mom Resources: New/Preschool Moms Moms with Gradeschoolers Moms with Teens and Tweens Moms with Kids Who Are Launching Empty Nest...

We hope you are ready for an especially inspiring episode of Fostering Change. Today, Rob Scheer interviews Peter Mutabazi: entrepreneur, international advocate for children, and the founder of Now I Am Known, a nonprofit that supplies resources that encourage and affirm children and families. A single adoptive father of three and foster dad to many (34 as of this date!), Mutabazi is a former street kid originally from Uganda who has worked for World Vision, Compassion International, and the Red Cross, and has appeared on media outlets such as the BBC and The TODAY Show.Rob and Peter discuss his book, Now I Am Known: How a Street Kid Turned Foster Dad Found Acceptance and True Worth, how Peter's organization is helping countless youth in foster care, and what it takes to be a single parent / foster parent.To learn more about Peter and Now I Am Known, please visit:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fosterdadflipperInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fosterdadflipper/Website: https://www.nowiamknownfoundation.org/To listen to previous episodes of Fostering Change, please visit: www.comfortcases.org/podcast or your favorite podcast outlets.If you have any comments, questions, or guest suggestions, we'd love to hear from you! Please write us at info@comfortcases.org.Thank you for listening and we'll see you next Tuesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Mutabazi shares his journey from street kid to foster dad. As a young kid on the streets of Kampala, Uganda, Peter's life changed when one man showed compassion and kindness. Now he's giving back, opening his home to children in foster care. Learn how you can come alongside kids in need by showing them God's love, grace, and mercy.   Receive the book Now I Am Known and an audio download of "Showing Your Child Their True Worth" for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Peter Mutabazi is an entrepreneur, an international advocate for children, and the founder of Now I Am Known, a corporation that supplies resources that encourage and affirm children. A single father of 6 and foster dad to many, Mutabazi is a former street kid who has worked for World Vision, Compassion International, and the Red Cross, and has appeared on media outlets such as the BBC and the TODAY show. A passionate and popular speaker, he currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his family of currently six children and two pups.   Links From The Episode: https://maritaespada.com/  https://www.yourtruthyourvoice.com/  https://nowiamknownfoundation.org/   

Jayne Amelia speaks with adoptive dad to one and foster dad to many Peter Mutabazi. "As a child I ran away from an abusive home and was helped by the kindness of strangers. As an adult I found myself in a position of being able to help foster children, so I began taking children into my home years ago to give back what was so freely given to me. It's my mission to give back as much as I can to the vulnerable among us. That's what drives his foundation Now I Am Known: to bring a message of hope to the hopeless---the same message I needed so badly to hear as a child. That is why we will be partnering with foster care agencies to give away a plush puppy with the message "Now I Am Known, Seen, and Heard" to at-risk children across the country.""At age ten, Peter Mutabazi ran away from home. For five years he survived on the streets of Kampala, Uganda, a city of 1.5 million, until one man saw potential in him. This man not only supported Peter through school but forever altered Peter's outlook in every possible way. Since then, Peter's turnaround story has been remarkable. He served as a relief coordinator during the Rwandan genocide, worked for the International Committee of the Red Cross during the Sudan conflict, emigrated to the United States, fostered countless children, and became a single adoptive parent. He speaks seven languages and has traveled to more than one hundred countries as an international advocate for vulnerable children. In his new book, Now I Am Known, Peter reveals the transformational power of taking risks, learning to forgive, overcoming self-doubt, breaking negative patterns, and believing in a better future marked by optimism and purpose."NowIamKnownFoundation.orgNow I Am Known on YouTubeNow I Am Known: How a Street Kid Turned Foster Dad Found Acceptance and True Worth on AmazonIG@FosterdadflipperTikTok@nowiamknownSee bonusbabies.org to know more about what we are doing and please donate to support us by making a 100% tax-deductible contribution. Yeah!IG@bonusbabiespodcastTW@BonusBabiesPodFB@BonusBabiesPodcast

Episode: 243 - What Hate Can Do: Interview Peter MutabaziWelcome to the Love Your Story podcast. Today is part 2 of a two-part story - the story of Peter Mutabazi. Peter joins me today, to share the incredible story of his life in Uganda, we are picking up where we left off in part 1. For his full story - please listen to part 1, because today we are going to look at the rest of the story and the other side of the coin. Part 1 is titled: What Kindness Can do. Part 2 is titled: What Hatred Can Do. The reason I am going to take an episode to talk in detail about hate, is because as I was reading Peter's book “Now I Am Known,” one of the greatest turning points in his life came as he became a witness to the genocide in Rwanda. What he witnessed, what these events taught him, and how they affected the progress of his life.Tune in for my talk with the author of “Now I am Known.”“When I first saw the bodies floating down the Kagera River out of Rwanda and into Lake Victoria on the local television station, I knew something horrible was happening in our neighboring country. Every day I watched news reports showing hundreds upon hundreds of mutilated corpes floating down the river. Men. Women, Children. Some had been decapitated. Others wer cut open with other body parts missing. The bodies of children…I cannot speak of what was done to the bodies of the children. Over the course of three months, tens of thousands of bodies piled up in Lake Victoria and washed up on its shore. When the winds came out of the south and east you could not escape the smell of death…”This is how the chapter “What hate can do” starts. Peter - Welcome back to the show. We loved hearing the first part of your incredible story a couple weeks ago…Tune in as we hear the story of bodies floating down the river, the massacre in Rwanda, the ah-ha of how hate was affecting him and where that took him.“I have seen firsthand the destructive power of hate, but I have also seen the healing power of generosity, acceptance, and love. We all have the opportunity to help others, inspire others, and love others from a sincere heart.”I think the world is incredibly messy. We are hurt, we hurt others, we love people who have been hurt or are hurting. We want to forgive, we want to know how to help others deal with difficult things like trauma or neglect or hopelessness. It's all so much. One of the things Peter said in his book was “Hurting people need to be heard. They need to know they are not alone.” And then I was listening to a Ted Talk about addiction and the way we try to punish and ostracize addicts, when research actually shows that people and lab animals don't turn to drugs or destructive behaviors when they feel connected. The suggestion for healing was not to ostracize the difficult ones, but to let them know you care, even though that may be the most difficult move. At any rate, I believe the more we listen to these real life stories, the more we seek the higher road, the more we understand where hate takes the human heart and the opposite, where caring, forgiveness, empathy and kindness takes the human heart, we can take steps in the direction of light. There is no quick solution to the struggle to forgive, or to heal from trauma, but there is the choice everyday to choose kindness and love when we can, and to work on the moments where we can't. Let's end with a couple quotes:Will Smith said, “Throughout life people will make you mad, disrespect you and treat you bad. Let God deal with the things they do, cause hate in your heart will consume you too.”Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”May you move toward love, empathy and kindness today, with intention. See you in 2 weeks for the next episode of the LYS...

When we come face to face with the raw enormity of the human spirit, it can be truly stunning. And when we encounter a person who is so magnanimous, they inspire us to ask questions like, “What could I do?” Today on Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we talk to one such person, Peter Mutabazi. Peter grew up in shocking poverty, was called garbage and physically abused by his father. He ran away from home, and by 10 years of age became a “street kid” in the capital of Uganda Kampala. Today, Peter lives in America, and he's living a legendary life as a foster dad. He is also running a foundation called I Am Known Foundation, and his mission is to help increase foster parenting to help care for the most vulnerable children in our country. By the end of this episode, you will gain a visceral understanding of how a person can literally traverse from the worst imaginable situations as a child to achieving success, happiness, and a deep sense of what he calls true worth. Peter Mutabazi on Teenage Adoption The conversation starts off on the topic of adoption, particularly on teenage adoption. While most of the conversations about adoption revolve around adoption as a child, teenage adoption is very rarely talked about. For Peter, this age period is particularly vulnerable for them, as they prepare to be part of society when they become 18. If there was no one to guide these teenagers, then they would have nowhere to go afterwards, and no way to establish themselves. “When you're 15 and you have only three years left in the foster care system, and you have nowhere to go, it's critical for anyone to step up and guide you to the world you've never lived, that you don't know. So I feel like they're the most vulnerable and need the most talk.” – Peter Mutabazi Peter also comments that teenage adoptees are easier to be with. This might be due to the fact that they can pretty much handle themselves in their day-to-day lives, provided that they have the support and resources to do so. Peter Mutabazi on his Origin Story Peter tells the story of his youth in a village called Kabaddi, which was located at the border of Uganda and Rwanda. From the get-go, life was harsh to them, as even the basic necessities are hard to come by at times. Peter shares that he wasn't even given a name until he was 3 years old, as the survival rate of babies was so low, they did not want to give them names and form attachments before they are sure that he could survive. “I also got to learn that I didn't have a name until when I was three years old. Why? Because for every 100 children were born in my village 60 would die before the age of two. So most moms were afraid to name a child because they didn't want to get attached.” – Peter Mutabazi To add another layer of difficulty to all that, Peter's father was what you'd call abusive, in every sense of the world. Peter quips that in a normal family, even if you suffer through hardships, there's always some comfort of knowing that you have a home to return to. In his case, it was the most agonizing place to be in because of his father. So at the young age of 10, Peter decided that he had had enough. He ran away from home. To hear more from Peter Mutabazi and his story of growing up with an abusive father to being the father to those in dire need of it, download and listen to this episode. Bio Peter Mutabazi Peter Mutabazi is an entrepreneur, an international advocate for children, and the founder of Now I Am Known, a corporation that supplies resources to encourage and affirm children. A single father and foster dad, Mutabazi is a former street kid who has worked for World Vision, Compassion International, and the Red Cross. He has appeared on media outlets such as the BBC and The TODAY Show and continues to be a passionate speaker. He currently lives in Charlotte, North. Links Connect with Peter Mutabazi! NowIAmKnownFoundation.org | Now I Am Known | Facebook | Instagram

Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he chats with Peter Mutabazi. Peter Mutabazi is an entrepreneur, an international advocate for children, and the founder of Now I Am Known, a corporation that supplies resources to encourage and affirm children. A single father and foster dad, Mutabazi is a former street kid who has worked for World Vision, Compassion International, and the Red Cross. He has appeared on media outlets such as the BBC and The TODAY Show and continues to be a passionate speaker. In this episode, they talk about all things related to foster parenting and handling difficult kids and answer many important questions for those interested in adopting children. Listen to this episode to find out more Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/ For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Peter Mutabazi: https://nowiamknown.com/ https://instagram.com/fosterdadflipper https://www.facebook.com/fosterdadflipper Similar Episodes: Ep. 120 Thriving despite cultural differences with John Driver Ep. 119 Jesus-Centered Foster Care with Jamie Finn Ep.113 Broken and Valuable with Toni Collier

As a child, Peter ran away from an abusive home and was helped by the kindness of strangers. As an adult he found himself in a position of being able to help foster children, so he began taking children into his home years ago to give back what was so freely given to him. It's his mission to give back as much as he can to the vulnerable among us. That's what drives Now I Am Known: to bring a message of hope to the hopeless, the same message he needed so badly to hear as a child. That is why we will be partnering with foster care agencies to give away a plush puppy with the message "Now I Am Known, Seen, and Heard" to at-risk children across the country.What we covered today:• Peter's story of redemption from being a street Kid•Why foster care and in what ways you can support it? • There is hope in Jesus and he uses people to show us  • How can you help Peter continue with his mission Connect with Peter:Now I am Known Book Now I am Known Foundation Now I am Known Website Now I am Known Plushie Connect with Ashley:Grab any freebies here!Join my SMS communitySubscribe to Confidence and Coffee hereGrab your Instacart discount here!Support the show

*DISCLAIMER* This episode includes thematic material.   Compelling Grace, Forgiveness, Purpose, and Hope in Jesus with Peter Mutabazi   Luke 12:48b (AMP) "From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask all the more."   Questions We Discuss: What details are helpful for us to be aware of for life as a "street kid?" How did the kindness of one stranger change your life? Will you catch us up on the process of coming to America and how it eventually led you to become the difference-maker you are today?   Peter Mutabazi is an entrepreneur, an international advocate for children, and the founder of Now I Am Known, a corporation that supplies resources that encourage and affirm children. A single father of one white son and foster dad to many, Mutabazi is a former street kid who has worked for World Vision and the International Committee of the Red Cross, and has appeared on media outlets such as the BBC and the TODAY show. A passionate and popular speaker, he currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. Learn more at NowIAmKnown.com.   Thank You to Our Sponsor:  Zimmerman Builders   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

What you are about to hear is more than a story of an abused kid in Africa who ran away from home and then lived on the streets and slept in the sewer in a nearby city. A kid who literally never had anything provided for him, only taken, until he got one big break at age 15 when he had never had shoes. He only ate every few days. He'd never slept in a bed or ridden in a car. But with one man's help he went to school, attended universities and immigrated to America where today he fosters and adopts children. What I want you to hear however is this is a story relevant to us all because this boy endured such tremendous hardship and difficulty that his escape provides a uniquely stark depiction of the emotional overcoming we all must do if we want to be at peace with the world around us. My guest, Peter Mutabazi was that kid. Today at 48 he's an entrepreneur, an international advocate for children, and the founder of Now I Am Known, a corporation that supplies resources that encourage and affirm children. Peter is a single father of an adopted white son and foster dad to many. Peter has worked for World Vision and the International Committee of the Red Cross, and has appeared on BBC and the TODAY show. He currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina where he fosters children and flips homes and has over 200k followers on Instagram at fosterdadflipper. Peter tells his story and lessons in his new book, “Now I am Known” and while I shamelessly promote every guests book, this one is dear to me. He walks through a life of difficulty that will shock you, but ends each chapter with the lessons learned and grace he's found that will equip and convict you to alter your circumstances or perspective and likely both. Right now Peter is striving to be a full-time, single dad to many kids. If you have an organization, he's a powerful speaker. Visit Nowiamknownfoundation.org and consider booking him to speak, and helping in his efforts. Right now his growing family needs a new van, a babysitter, and they raise money to provide support for new foster families and kids aging out of foster care. Nowiamknownfoundation.org. The Self-Help(ful) podcast is brought to you by Ziglar, your premier source for equipping coaches to help leaders and top performers excel professionally and personally. Visit Ziglar.com and let them inspire your true coaching performance.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Peter Mutabazi is the founder of Now I Am Known, an organization that supplies resources to support vulnerable children. Originally from Uganda, Peter ran away from an abusive home at age ten and lived as a street kid for nearly five years. Today Peter is a single dad to countless foster children and his adopted son, Anthony. For the past twenty years Peter has worked as a child advocate within the U.S. and globally to promote wellness and child development. He believes every child deserves to be seen, heard, and known. Peter has appeared on international media outlets and is a passionate speaker who resides in North Carolina. More information about Peter and his organization Know I Am Known, can be found at www.nowiamknownfoundation.org

On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host Peter Mutabazi, author of Now I am Known. Peter continues his story as an African street kid and how God met him in his agony, transforming his identity. Show Notes and Resources Listen to Peter Mutabazi's Podcast, Fosterdad Flipper The FamilyLife Christmas Gift Guide, Receive Up to 60% Off Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Peter Mutabazi was born in a small village in Uganda. As a child Peter was physically and emotionally abused by his father every single day. He believed he was worthless. So, when he was 10 his only hope was to run away and live on the streets of Kampala. For six years, he lived with other street kids, sleeping with one eye open, and stealing food to stay alive. Jesus rescued Peter and he joins our team to share his stunning story and his passion to help vulnerable children through Now I Am Known. Also, America doesn’t like losers. But Jesus does: And knowing that he loves us is where life begins. Last, if you don’t feel like you have enough or are enough, look to the one who is enough.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we are joined by Peter Mutabazi; Founder of 'Now I Am Known'. We get to hear his incredible life journey and the ministry that was birthed from it.

Meet Peter Mutabazi. As a child in Uganda, he grew up with shelter, food and clothing scarcity. But more than that, he grew up with safety scarcity. He feared for his life from a father who threatened him, frequently called him “garbage” and “useless.” To survive, he ran away from home to live on the streets of the capital city, Kampala.   “I was treated like a stray animal in most ways — as you say, we were street rats because that's the way people looked at us,” said Mutabazi, who would get by on as little as one hour of sleep a day. “As early as [age] 4, I had kind up given up on life. … I think every morning, I felt like, ‘I wish I didn't have to wake up. I wish I woke up and was gone.' That was my wish every day because of the misery I was going through.”   He was eventually taken in by foster parents and it changed his life. He learned to speak seven languages. When he reached adulthood, he found himself in position to give back to vulnerable children. He wrote a book titled, “Now I Am Known,” and started a mission of the same name,  giving at-risk, foster children the message Mutabazi desperately needed to hear when he was in their position.   But Mutabazi still had unresolved feelings toward the father he fled that required healing.   “My hatred toward my dad, it was so, so bad that I wanted to harm him,” Mutabazi said.   Mutabazi gave his life to the Lord and realized that he couldn't go down that path.   “I can't live my life this way,” he concluded. “I have to forgive my dad.”

In episode 206, we're talking with Peter Mutabazi about his childhood growing up through various challenges in Uganda and how learning from those experiences propelled him towards foster care and adoption. Peter shares with us about his new book, Now I Am Known, which really encapsulates a lot of what we talk about on Think Orphan. Not to mention, we've got Phil back in the fold after a couple of months off from the pod and we're gearing up for CAFO Summit in Atlanta this week! Full show notes can be found at thinkorphan.com

Peter Mutabazi is an entrepreneur, an international advocate for children, and the founder of Now I Am Known, a corporation that supplies resources that encourage and affirm children. A single father of one white son and foster dad to many, Peter is a former street kid who has worked for World Vision and the International Committee of the Red Cross and has appeared on media outlets such as the BBC and the TODAY show. A passionate and popular speaker, he currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. I am so delighted to welcome Peter back to the show. He recently released his first book, Now I Am Known. When I heard he wrote a book about his experience of not being known and literally not having a name as a child living on the streets of Uganda through his present-day reality of having fostered 27 children, I knew I wanted him to come back for another conversation.  Listen in to hear Peter share: The current makeup of his family includes an adopted son, 3 foster children, and 2 dogs How his experience growing up as a street kid in Uganda informed his life and his commitment to helping other children who have traumatic pasts How one stranger seeing him through a different lens changed his life entirely and how he has used that experience to see others through a different lens How to meet your kids where they are at vs where you want them to be His advice to those living in survival mode His really important mission with his book, Now I Am Known All the ways we belong to each other - as he supports foster kids, bio parents, and asks his community to step up and support him and other foster kids Links mentioned: [Time Sensitive] Become a member of The Shameless Mom Academy: shamelessmom.com/academy www.NowIAmKnown.com Peter on YouTube Peter on Instagram Peter on Facebook Peter on TikTok Sponsor info and promo codes: Please find our sponsor information here: shamelessmom.com/sponsor/ Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com

Today's guest has such an inspirational story to share, and I strongly encourage you to read his book Now I Am Known. Peter Mutabazi is not only a published author but is also a foster dad and has a passion for foster care which is something that I am of course drawn to. Without giving too much away (because you really do need to read his book!), Peter reflects on his abusive, traumatic childhood and how he escaped it. He also explains what led him to where he is today, including how and why he decided to become a foster parent, and he gives advice to people who have considered becoming foster parents but are, for various reasons, afraid to pursue it. Peter wraps up by discussing forgiveness and moving on from trauma. He also reflects on how he reconciles all of the pain and brokenness in the world with the existence of God. I, again, cannot recommend his book enough! In This Episode [00:35] – I announce today's guest, Peter Mutabazi.[01:04] – Peter gives us some background information about himself.[01:42] – Learn a little bit about Peter's childhood.[03:30] – Peter discusses his reasons for running away from home when he was ten.[04:41] – When was Peter finally able to escape survival mode?[06:18] – Peter reveals when he was finally able to get an education.[08:32] – I discuss the title of Peter's book.[10:37] – What can a parent do to foster worth and value in God within children?[13:36] – Peter touches upon how to get where he is today.[15:23] – How did Peter decide to start fostering children?[18:24] – Peter has fostered 27 children in five years![19:45] – Peter gives advice to prospective foster parents who are scared to pursue it.[23:08] – I love how Peter says that the mother is my ally, not my enemy.[24:12] – How does Peter reconcile the brokenness in the world with God? Links & ResourcesCrystal Paine BooksNow I Am Known: How a Street Kid Turned Foster Dad Found Acceptance and True Worth by Peter Mutabazi Social MediaCrystal Paine on InstagramCrystal Paine on TwitterCrystal Paine on GoodreadsMoney Saving MomMoney Saving Mom on FacebookMoney Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook groupcrystal@moneysavingmom.com

Overcome Extreme Adversity with Peter Mutabazi.We are so excited to publish our 100th episode! This could not have come at a better time, with Father's Day in New Zealand this Sunday - the timing for this episode couldn't be any more perfect! Peter Mutabazi is an absolutely magnificent human. This conversation is one that I won't forget and it is filled with inspiration and hope.At age ten, Peter Mutabazi ran away from home in rural Uganda to escape his abusive father. For five years Peter survived on the streets of Kampala, a city of 1.5 million, until one man saw potential in him. This one person not only supported Peter through school but altered Peter's outlook on life in every possible way. Since then, Peter has served as a relief coordinator during the Rwandan genocide, worked for the International Committee of Red Cross during the Sudan conflict, immigrated to the United States, fostered countless children, and became a single foster and adoptive parent. He speaks seven languages and has traveled to more than 100 countries as an international advocate for vulnerable children.Now I Am Known is Peter's inspiring true story. In it he reveals the transformational power of taking risks, learning to forgive, overcoming self-doubt, breaking negative patterns, and believing in a better future. He becomes a friend in this must-read, encouraging you to propel forward into a purpose-driven life marked by hope and meaning.Visit Peter online at : https://nowiamknown.comPurchase your copy of his book here : https://nowiamknown.com/pages/book Follow Peter's hilarious instagram page here: https://bit.ly/3Q5Eln1----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here:https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blog

Peter Mutabazi shares his incredible story on the air and in his new book Now I Am Known. Peter Mutabazi is an entrepreneur, an international advocate for children, and the founder of Now I Am Known, a corporation that supplies resources to encourage and affirm children. A single father and foster dad, Mutabazi is a former street kid who has worked for World Vision, Compassion International, and the Red Cross. He has appeared on media outlets such as the BBC and The TODAY Show and continues to be a passionate speaker. He currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Main Thing: If you look up "super dad" in the dictionary, you'll see Peter Mutabazi's name as part of the definition.  We can assure you you've never heard a story like his (at least we hadn't!) and that he is one you'll never forget. For Episode 061 Peter joins us to share his personal story of becoming known and his life's mission to make the children in his home also known.  Peter is actively stepping into the trenches with children who desperately need stability, love, and a place to call home. His desire to love, serve and equip them for as long as he can is such an encouragement to those also facing the challenges of the foster care system. Peter's story is the definition of "beauty in brokenness." We hope you're as touched as we were by this episode. Enjoy!Episode Resources: Peter wrote a book! Check out Now I Am Known and get your copy today! We can't wait to read it. 2 A.M. Connect: If you enjoyed today's episode, or know someone who could benefit from our show, the best thing you can do is leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. We're grateful to host the Two Adoptive Mamas podcast for a third season! Learn more about how you can support our ongoing work through our Patreon at twoadoptivemamas.com. As always, it's been fun! Until we meet again, remember, you've got this mama.

Overcome Extreme Adversity with Peter Mutabazi.We are so excited to publish our 100th episode! This could not have come at a better time, with Father's Day in New Zealand this Sunday - the timing for this episode couldn't be any more perfect! Peter Mutabazi is an absolutely magnificent human. This conversation is one that I won't forget and it is filled with inspiration and hope.At age ten, Peter Mutabazi ran away from home in rural Uganda to escape his abusive father. For five years Peter survived on the streets of Kampala, a city of 1.5 million, until one man saw potential in him. This one person not only supported Peter through school but altered Peter's outlook on life in every possible way. Since then, Peter has served as a relief coordinator during the Rwandan genocide, worked for the International Committee of Red Cross during the Sudan conflict, immigrated to the United States, fostered countless children, and became a single foster and adoptive parent. He speaks seven languages and has traveled to more than 100 countries as an international advocate for vulnerable children.Now I Am Known is Peter's inspiring true story. In it he reveals the transformational power of taking risks, learning to forgive, overcoming self-doubt, breaking negative patterns, and believing in a better future. He becomes a friend in this must-read, encouraging you to propel forward into a purpose-driven life marked by hope and meaning.Visit Peter online at : https://nowiamknown.comPurchase your copy of his book here : https://nowiamknown.com/pages/book Follow Peter's hilarious instagram page here: https://bit.ly/3Q5Eln1----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here:https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blog

A street kid from Africa turned foster dad based in North Carolina, Peter Mutabazi's story is like no other. On this episode of The Other Side of the Church, Lathan gets to sit down with the author and foster care advocate to talk about Peter's passion for coming alongside “stray” kids, how the church can engage with foster kids, and the power words of affirmation hold to tell us who and Whose we are. Don't miss this engaging and inspiring conversation about one man's mission to change the world, one child at a time. Episode Timeline: [0:58] Peter's motivation for writing Now I Am Known [2:27] Peter's story [5:05] Empathy for “stray” kids [7:00] Engaging with foster kids in the church [12:36] Overcoming the trust barrier with foster kids [16:02] Discovering the power of words of affirmation [19:22] Peter's Hope Holler Resources Mentioned: Now I Am Known: How a street kid turned foster dad found acceptance and true worthPeter's website Social: Follow Peter on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube  

Part one of interview with Peter MutabaziAs a child I ran away from an abusive home and was helped by the kindness of strangers. As an adult I found myself in a position of being able to help foster children, so I began taking children into my home years ago to give back what was so freely given to me. It's my mission to give back as much as I can to the vulnerable among us. That's what drives Now I Am Known: to bring a message of hope to the hopeless, the same message I needed so badly to hear as a child. That is why we will be partnering with foster care agencies to give away a plush puppy with the message "Now I Am Known, Seen, and Heard" to at-risk children across the country.I WAS ONE OF THEMI am Peter Mutabazi And this is my story.As a child in Uganda, I grew up with shelter, food and clothing scarcity. But more than that, I grew up with safety scarcity. I feared for my life from a father who threatened me, and frequently called me “garbage” and “useless.” Parents are supposed to protect their children. When my father didn't, I ran away from home to live on the streets in Kampala. Four years of doing whatever I needed to survive, a young couple:… saw me… heard me… told me I wasn't alone… and showed me that I mattered.They sent me to school. They put a roof over my head. They clothed me. And fed me three meals a day. And allowed me to be a child. So I could grow up to do the same for others.I decided to do for other children what this one couple did for me.

Part 2 Interview with Peter MutabaziAs a child I ran away from an abusive home and was helped by the kindness of strangers. As an adult I found myself in a position of being able to help foster children, so I began taking children into my home years ago to give back what was so freely given to me. It's my mission to give back as much as I can to the vulnerable among us. That's what drives Now I Am Known: to bring a message of hope to the hopeless, the same message I needed so badly to hear as a child. That is why we will be partnering with foster care agencies to give away a plush puppy with the message "Now I Am Known, Seen, and Heard" to at-risk children across the country.I WAS ONE OF THEMI am Peter Mutabazi And this is my story.As a child in Uganda, I grew up with shelter, food and clothing scarcity. But more than that, I grew up with safety scarcity. I feared for my life from a father who threatened me, and frequently called me “garbage” and “useless.” Parents are supposed to protect their children. When my father didn't, I ran away from home to live on the streets in Kampala. Four years of doing whatever I needed to survive, a young couple:… saw me… heard me… told me I wasn't alone… and showed me that I mattered.They sent me to school. They put a roof over my head. They clothed me. And fed me three meals a day. And allowed me to be a child. So I could grow up to do the same for others.I decided to do for other children what this one couple did for me.

Peter Mutabazi is an entrepreneur, international advocate for children, and the founder of Now I am Know, a corporation that supplies resources that encourage and affirm children. A single father and foster dad, Mutabazi is a former street kid who has worked for World Vision, Compassion International, and the Red Cross. He has appeared on media outlets such as the BBC and The TODAY Show. He is a passionate and popular speaker, currently living in Charlotte, North Carolina. We discuss his life's journey outlined in his new book titled, Now I Am Known. It is an absolute must read and one of the most inspirational stories you will ever discover. It's release date is 8/30/22 and you can pre-order from anywhere books are sold. You can also find Peter and his family on their YouTube channel of the same name and on social media @fosterdadflipper. 

Imagine not being given a name until you were two years old. Imagine living in constant fear of your father, whom you knew might literally kill you at any moment, for any reason. Imagine becoming a street kid at the tender age of four, after running away from your abusive home life. Imagine having to steal scraps of food, and no one knowing your name. How does one survive such a childhood? This is the extraordinary story of Peter Mutabazi, a surviving street kid who didn't even think about the future beyond where his next meal would come from, yet eventually became an entrepreneur and the founder of Now I Am Known, a grassroots coalition focused on adoption and foster care. A single dad, Peter has fostered many children in his home through the years. He understands what it's like to have no father in his life, to be abused, to have no food.. he knows what it means to be neglected. With this personal experience, it's easy for Peter to relate to foster children, and to help them through their trauma. Listen in as Peter shares with Dr. Meg how he went from being a homeless street kid to a thriving entrepreneur and foster parent -- all because a caring stranger took notice of him, called him by name, fed him, gave him the chance to attend school, and ultimately changed the trajectory of his life. Peter refuses to allow bitterness to keep him from a bright future. He has been given much, and wants to give back much in return. In Peter's own words, “I can not change the past, but I can change tomorrow.” His goal is to bring love and acceptance to foster children in the very same way that he himself received it. Every parent -- biological, foster or adoptive -- will benefit greatly from this powerful conversation by learning how to show their children that they are valued, seen, loved and known.   WELCOME   A CONVERSATION WITH DR MEG (PART 1) Dr. Meg welcomes guest Peter Mutabazi, a surviving street kid, foster dad, single father, entrepreneur, and founder of Now I Am Known, a grassroots coalition focused on adoption and foster care.   BREAK   A CONVERSATION WITH DR MEG (PART 2) Dr. Meg continues her conversation with guest Peter Mutabazi, a surviving street kid, foster dad, single father, entrepreneur, and founder of Now I Am Known, a grassroots coalition focused on adoption and foster care.   IN CLOSING Dr. Meg ended the conversation by saying she would like to have Peter back on the show, and asked how listeners can connect with him to find out more about his initiative and the work that he is doing (website: www.nowiamknown.com; Facebook: Peter Mutabazi; Instagram: @fosterdadflipper).    FROM THE PRODUCER Thanks for listening to Episode 144, NOW I AM KNOWN, and for helping Dr. Meg's parenting revolution reach over SIX MILLION downloads! Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes! Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook, and Instagram @MegMeekerMD.  Check out what's new at meekerparenting.com, and while you are there subscribe to the Parenting Great Kids Community, where you'll have access to all of Dr. Meg's parenting courses, her Ask Dr. Meg video library, and new features we'll be rolling out soon.Also, in this community you'll get a lot of support from parents just like you!  Go to Meeker Parenting dot com for more information. Don't forget to share the podcast with other parents, subscribe so you won't miss anything, and give us a review so we know how we're doing!       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dad Connection: Join us this month as we hear from foster and adoptive dads. For the past twenty years, Peter Mutabazi has worked for several global nonprofits as well as local charity organizations that promote wellness and development of children. He is a surviving street kid, foster dad, single father, entrepreneur, and founder of Now I Am Known, a grassroots coalition focused on adoption and foster care. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Connect with Peter on IG Connect with Peter on FB Connect with Peter on YouTube Know I Am Known Website

Dad Connection: Join us this month as we hear from foster and adoptive dads. For the past twenty years, Peter Mutabazi has worked for several global nonprofits as well as local charity organizations that promote wellness and development of children. He is a surviving street kid, foster dad, single father, entrepreneur, and founder of Now I Am Known, a grassroots coalition focused on adoption and foster care. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Connect with Peter on IG Connect with Peter on FB Connect with Peter on YouTube Know I Am Known Website

Fr. Larry Rice chats with Peter Mutabazi, advocate for vulnerable communities and founder of Now I Am Known, about his dedication to serving children in foster care.