Podcasts about orphan care

There are so many needs within the work of anti-trafficking and orphan care, but what happens when people that are engaging as helpers are actually doing harm. Ego, poor practice and a desire for appearances can corrupt organizations that purport to be doing good. As a practitioner and journalist working in Southeast Asia, Erin Foley has been around the block working in organizations and comes onto the show today to share some of what she's seen and learned doing missions and nonprofit work over the years. She also shares about some of the great organizations she's worked with and about her most recent project, the recently published book "Where They Belong" which chronicles the movement of family care in Cambodia. Support the Show Through Venmo - @canopyintl Podcast Sponsor Alliance for Children Everywhere is on mission to bring vulnerable children into secure families, schools, and communities. Visit Alliance for Children Everywhere Online Resources and Links from the show Book : Where They Belong by Erin Foley Website : Children in Families Online Website : Global Child Advocates Online Podcast : Episode 214 "Storytelling to Empower with Jeff Rogers" Conversation Notes 6:30 - Connecting from anti-trafficking into orphan care and prevention 10:30 - Fulfilling the Great Commission by loving our global neighbor and also the opportunities for those that live abroad 17:00 Lessons learned in anti-trafficking, the sexiness of it and comparing countries that experience enslavement 22:30 - The shadow side of anti-trafficking organizations and unethical practices of nonprofits 25:15 - The issues with founder-run organizations 32:45 “ I was horrified because we were supposed to be helping these women and I felt like we just enslaved them in a different way.” 38:35 - Transitioning to family based care and Children in Families 43:30 - Juxtaposing growing up exposed to cross-cultural orphanages with learning the importance of family based care 47:45 - Understanding orphan care in Southeast Asia and what is driving family separation 51:00 - Documenting the story of family care in Cambodia and more broadly through Erin's book Where They Belong 55:30 - “If your heart leads you, bring your brain along with you” Theme music Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License

On this weekends show, Kurt flies solo to talk with some of his favorite non profits that are doing Kingdom work. Listen in as Kurt talks with Rob Minton and Rich Shanks of Crossroads Missions and Darren Washausen of Orphan Care Alliance.

Over and over in the Scriptures, God makes it clear that He loves the orphan, and that He expects His people to do the same. Dennis and Barbara Rainey outline five ways we can care for what the Bible calls "the fatherless."

Before taking an orphan under your care, it's essential you watch to today's Tafsir as we cover the duties and rights of those caring for orphans. You'll also learn when to return the orphan's property to them and when it might be appropriate for you to keep it. Sit back and listen. Surah An-Nisa Aya 2.

Last June, my family and I, along with a few other friends, visited an awesome ministry called Cherish Uganda. We were so impressed with this ministry that we decided to record a podcast on site, where we talked with one of their leaders Brent Phillips and several others from the team at Cherish Uganda. Cherish Uganda is a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering hope & a promising future for families in need. Their mission is: To transform our community spiritually through education, healthcare, & family strengthening. Cherish is doing some amazing, holistic, and gospel-centered ministry outside of Kampala, Uganda. Please consider donating to this ministry here: https://www.cherishuganda.com/donate-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 12, 2023 • 9:30am

We are joined today by global nonprofit leader Gaston Warner who is the Global North CEO of Zoe Empowers. Gaston talks with Brandon Stiver and Phil Darke about their work among vulnerable families, especially child and youth headed households. Over the years, our show has talked a lot about the need for kids to be raised in families and communities and in this episode we learn about a comprehensive model that emphasizes the children's agency to overcome poverty. We talk empowerment, data, promising practices and it's an episode our orphan care diehards don't want to miss. Podcast Sponsor Zoe Empowers is equipping orphaned children and youth-led families with solutions to overcome extreme poverty—for good. Visit Zoe Empowers Online Resources and Links from the show Data and Research from Zoe Empowers Conversation Notes Understanding the reality of child and youth headed households in the Global South The empowerment model started by a Rwandan practitioner - how it works and how it's applied across countries Intentionally limiting partnerships and what it looks like for both beneficiaries and donors Defining the buzzword "empowerment" within global development The importance of integrating child rights throughout programming   Theme music by Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License

How can we stand in the gap with families facing relational and financial poverty? Many families facing food disparity globally choose to place their children in an orphanage so that their child/children can have a meal and maybe go to school. Is there a better way? Let’s explore this topic together.

Jason Weber (Christian Alliance for Orphans) joins Timberline Windsor for Orphan Care Weekend

Today, we're releasing our podcast collaboration with our friends at Theology in the Raw. Brandon had a chance to sit down with Preston Sprinkle and dive into all things global orphan care and discuss the realities of that children in orphanages face worldwide. Our conversation weaves between a theology of calling and mission and how American Christians intersect with orphans in the Global South. We discuss the reality of life within orphanages, why kids end up there and what risk factors and vulnerabilities arise when kids are raised in that environment. This is a good Ethical Orphan Care 101 type episode and we're grateful for the chance to collaborate with Theology in the Raw to raise awareness and education. For additional follow-up check out Brandon's four part orphan care blog series on Theology in the Raw. Here's the link. Resources and Links from the show When Helping Hurts by Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett In Pursuit of Orphan Excellence by Phil Darke and Keith McFarland Check out our friends at Cherish Uganda Get help to transform your orphanage with Canopy International

In this conversation, we talk all about Brandon's previous work in an Orphanage in Moshi, Tanzania, and how he came to realize that Orphanages are doing more harm than good when it comes to caring for orphans and their families. Brandon Stiver is an advocate, educator, and practitioner on behalf of orphans and vulnerable children with a special emphasis on seeing children grow up in families globally and for those families to be strengthened. He is the full-time director for CarePortal in Seattle, and a professor at Vanguard University and a podcaster at Think Global, Do Justice. Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw

Let's talk about adoption and foster care. Some adopt to expand their families. Others personally feel a command to "look after the orphans" (James 1:27). Recently, I sat down with my friend Holly to learn about her journey of foster care and adoption. It was eye-opening and inspiring, to say the least. Join us for a conversation that's not just about building a family, but about redefining what it means to love unconditionally.Get connected with Parenting to Impress:Facebook Group: /groups/ABCJLMFacebook: /heidi.franz.2911Instagram: /abcjesuslovesme/Subscribe to Blog & Newsletters: forms.feedblitz.com/5r0Thanks for listening!

In this conversation, we talk all about Brandon's previous work in an Orphanage in Moshi, Tanzania, and how he came to realize that Orphanages are doing more harm than good when it comes to caring for orphans and their families. Brandon Stiver is an advocate, educator, and practitioner on behalf of orphans and vulnerable children with a special emphasis on seeing children grow up in families globally and for those families to be strengthened. He is the full-time director for CarePortal in Seattle, and a professor at Vanguard University and a podcaster at Think Global, Do Justice.  Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw

This podcast is something like day one, while at the same time seven years strong. In this trailer episode for Think Global, Brandon Stiver speaks to the heart of the podcast and the season that God is calling our community into. You'll hear about some of the updates to the podcast as well as more ways to connect with us. Brandon also introduces Canopy International, a global community for convening, connecting and collaborating. Please support the show (seriously, we don't have backers anymore!) Here's our freshly set-up Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/canopyinternational/ Please rate and review the show as we seek to reach more globally-minded disciples that are looking for community and meaningful content.   Theme Music : Standing in the Rain by Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License.

Phil and Brandon share how God has been working through the podcast throughout 2023 as well as throughout the history since Phil started the show nearly seven years ago. As we close out the year, we share the direction that God is leading us to take the podcast in 2024 and beyond. This is a heartfelt, earnest community conversation on the podcast today. We're adjusting the scope, changing the name and stepping into the next phase of this podcast community. We're grateful to have you in this community and are looking forward to going deeper with you as he calls all of us to better serve vulnerable and marginalized communities.  Support the podcast by joining our NEW Patreon community : Link 

In episode 237, we have a special on the ground episode to share how one organization's journey and commitment to family based care plays out through all the people in their organization. We're featuring voices through Selamta Family Project in Addis Ababa and invite you to join us in this conversation to celebrate the family care movement taking place in Ethiopia. Show Notes Julia shares how she became involved in the sector (3:30)  Selamta's programs and striving for forever families (5:00)  Trust-based relational culture (10:00) Transforming children's welfare in Ethiopia (12:00) Tamrat shares about Selamta's model (18:30) The reality of aging out (21:32) Collaboration and partnership on the ground (23:30) Connecting with love and care (25:00) Providing consistent care (27:00) What family can provide (35:00) The difference that family makes (41:00) Hearing from older youth (48:00) Resources and Links from the show Selamta Family Project On the Ground in Lesotho- The Power of Family Reunification

Lostness around the world is growing every day. In fact, 59 percent of the world's population remains unreached. Religious organizations including churches are no longer the most trusted charities among American adults, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) said in its 2023 Give.org Study. And, Lifeline's Herbie Newell says believers can do a lot to help the world's orphan care crisis.

Mike Gallagher's life changed forever when he and his wife adopted a child. Already the parents of three biological children, they stepped out in faith to meet a need that many people try to ignore. Now, Mike shares how every dad can get involved in reaching the 100+ million children globally without a permanent place to call home.   Key Takeaways   Help your children build dependency on Jesus by modeling sacrifice and adventurous faith.  To reverse the orphan crisis, we must focus on reunification when possible and adoption when necessary.  Children who have experienced trauma need true safety as well as felt safety.  If you're overcommitted, you won't have the capacity to be there for your children.  Make praying with your children a core aspect of your relationship.   Mike Gallagher   Mike Gallagher and his wife, Mandy, co-founded The Chosen & Dearly Loved Foundation in 2014. Their campaign, 1MILLIONHOME, focuses on shifting the model of orphan care to prioritize family support and reunification. Mike and Mandy have six children: three biological, one adopted domestically, and two adopted internationally.    Key Quotes   8:16 - "We really believe the Lord was leading us to do specific things like adopt children or move or start things and they were glorious, but they required a lot of suffering and and a lot of cost. Honestly, we knew there was cost, but we didn't know the full costs going into a lot of these things. In that cost, it costs the children as well. It costs everybody in the family, these are family decisions, and yet that's the bad news. The good and greater news is it forged such a dependance on Jesus and dependance on guidance from the Lord where we were in situations so desperately needing His wisdom, His protection, His confirmed will, that they witnessed that over so long. That was one just key part of it that that they wanted that and needed that themselves. The other thing was, even though we were involved with pressing things, far reaching things, they were always number one. And they knew that." 12:57 - "[Our children] need to be legitimately safe, welcomed, comforted, supported with whatever they're bringing. And so it's, number one, that sense of felt safety and we can kind of take inventory of how safe are they really with us."   Links from Today's Conversation   305 | What an Awesome Ride. What a Wild Opportunity. (Jeff Zaugg) 1MILLIONHOME Homepage  The Story of 1MILLIONHOME  How 1MILLIONHOME Works Everyday Church - The Future Is Family Event   Connect with dadAWESOME   Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618  

This week we have dedicated academic and researcher Dr. Lauren Pinkson. Lauren is the host of the Upwardly Dependent podcast and comes with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in human trafficking prevention and community development through social enterprise. She has a passion for exploring creative solutions to bridging cultures and investing in communities. Join us as we challenge preconceptions surrounding human trafficking, shifting perspectives in bridging cultures, and delving into the intersection of podcasting within this sector. Podcast Sponsor Sojourn Studio Sojourn Studio empowers young women and moms on the Thailand-Myanmar border through dignified work as they handcraft beauty to rewrite stories and lift communities. Get shopping today and support families at the same time! Resources and Links from the show Slavery Footprint Freedom Business Alliance Kindred Exchange Upwardly Dependent Human Trafficking 101 Wisdom of Your Body by Hillary L. McBride You Should be Grateful by Angela Tucker Conversation Notes The intersection of trafficking and orphanage care settings (10:22) Promoting freedom business (17:00) How we define freedom and changing our framework (24:30) The power of story (31:00) Responding to what we know now about international adoption (38:00) Upwardly Dependent podcast (43:00) Foster care into trafficking (48:00) Lauren's favorite recommendations (53:00)

Elli Oswald is the Executive Director of the Faith to Action Initiative, a coalition of organizations seeking to promote best practices in global orphan care.  She has served as a missions pastor at Bethany Community Church in Seattle and as part of World Vision International's Child Protection Technical Team, specializing in community-based care for children deprived of parental care.  She has a B.A. from Pepperdine University and a M.A. in Cross Cultural Studies and International Development from Fuller Theological Seminary. Family-based care for orphans world-wide is the ultimate goal. This episode with host Sue Duffield, is both informative and entertaining, as she and Elli navigate the truth about orphan care, the desperate need for support to families and the evidence of success when communities understand the need. www.sueduffield.com www.faithtoaction.org

Brian Thiessen connects the Gospel and what Jesus has done for us to orphan care.

Mackynzie 'Mac' Archer comes with a deep love for the Haitian people and vulnerable populations. She is an anthropologist, researcher, consultant, and advocate. In this episode we dive into some of her findings in short-term missions, the orphanage system in Haiti, and her most recent doctoral research on the emotional labor of care-affected children. Podcast Sponsor Sojourn Studio Sojourn Studio empowers young women and moms on the Thailand-Myanmar border through dignified work as they handcraft beauty to rewrite stories and lift communities. Get shopping today and support families at the same time! Resources and Links from the show Most Children In Haitian Orphanages Aren't Orphans — But US Missionaries Take Them Away From Their Families Disquieting Gifts: Humanitarianism in New Delhi Travesty in Haiti: A true account of Christian missions, orphanages, fraud, food aid, and drug trafficking The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics Conversation Notes How Mackenzie got to Haiti (6:00) The reality on the ground at an orphanage (7:30) Interviewing children in orphanage systems (10:30) Let's talk about life in Haiti right now (12:00) The impact of instability on orphanages (15:00) An increase in malnutrition (21:00) Most organizations unable to meet basic needs (23:00) Sustaining poor child welfare practices (26:00) Good intentions (27:00) One story from a short-term missions volunteer (31:00) Accountable empathy (38:00) Are we willing to receiving from other cultures? (41:00) The emotional labor we see at orphanages (47:00) Wiping the eyes of children between groups of visitors (52:00) Emotional labor in family reunification (57:00) Building relationships instead of structures (1:12:00)

“Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.” James 1:27   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   We kick off National Adoption Month with a conversation with Dr. Rick Morton of Lifeline Children Services. Rick is an adoptive dad of 3 special needs children from Ukraine and author of the book Orphanology: Awakening to Gospel-centered Adoption and Orphan Care. He also hosts the Defender Podcast with Lifeline's President, Herbie Newell.    Listen in as Sandra and Dr. Rick Morton share about their adoption journeys.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: sandraflach.com justicefororphansny.org LifelineChild.org @lifelinechild

Elli Oswald, executive director of the Faith to Action Initiative, shares how Christians throughout the U.S. can follow best practices and avoid unintentional harm in their support for orphaned and vulnerable children internationally this holiday season. By cultivating the right partnerships and focusing on strengthening families, Christians can have a lasting, positive impact. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If there is a good place to start this conversation for our season on Orphans and Vulnerable Children, Brandon Stiver is the right person to set the tone. With years of experience in this space, Brandon helped Lauren curate this episode through his knowledge and his connections to voices in this space. He is a co-host of the Think Orphan podcast, and has dedicated his work and his research to family preservation and family-based care for vulnerable children. Listen to Brandon and Lauren discuss the difference between family preservation and child protection, and why it is critical for the Church to revisit our approach to orphan care. ... Episode Highlights Introduction to Brandon Stiver and his work (1:53) The Evolution of the conversation around orphan care (9:49) A look at systems of international orphanages: child protection and family preservation (15:45) Brandon's biggest question: Illuminating empathy for children (24:02) How does being a father impact your work? (30:11) Long term effects of adverse childhood experiences (33:26) Brandon's hope for orphan care (36:00) ... For more information, details, and episode transcriptions, visit: upwardlydependent.org/shownotes. ... Links Kindred Exchange - Become a monthly donor to support this show and our mission Think Orphan - Learn more and listen to the podcast One Million Home - Learn more about how they are revolutionizing orphan care ... Connect with Lauren ⁠Email⁠ / ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Leave a Review⁠ Connect with Brandon Linkedin / Email

In this Conversation episode, we're joined by nonprofit leaders Leslie Beasley (Miracle Foundation), Dave LeVan (Lifewater International), and Paige Shope (Yoked Partners). We'll delve into how non-profit organizations are increasingly adopting for-profit strategies, blurring the lines between the two sectors. Our discussion will venture into valuable leadership insights from experienced leaders, strategies to creating an effective team and organizational culture, and how to lead in uncertain times. Podcast Sponsor Sojourn Studio Sojourn Studio empowers young women and moms on the Thailand-Myanmar border through dignified work as they handcraft beauty to rewrite stories and lift communities. Get shopping today and support families at the same time! Resources and Links from the show Missions Based Management by Peter Brinkerhoff Think Orphan Episode 219: The Uncharitable Truth about Nonprofits with Lindsey Hadley Engine of Impact: Essentials of Strategic Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni Uncharitable Movie Conversation Notes The differences between business and non-profit (14:58) More organizations operating like for-profit entities (19:00) Importance of clarity on impact (23:00) Lessons learned leading (32:00) Identifying where people will be most effective (42:00) Staying focused on your strengths as an organization (57:00) Best leadership advice (1:05:00)

Lauren is back with another season exploring the complexities of a global issue that engages many churches, but not always with a cohesive impact. As we follow the mandate of ‘pure religion' outlined in James 1:27, what does it really mean to care for orphans and widows? What is the invitation to this work, and why isn't it as simple as a few words in a New Testament epistle? Hear the purpose behind this season, and how the conversations will address not only global orphanages, but also how vulnerable children should be guiding our thoughts and actions around criminal justice, infertility treatments, transracial families, and human trafficking. You will need to be Upwardly Dependent to hold these discussions well… Join us here on Mondays and Wednesdays this season as we seek to place children and their flourishing back at the center of our care. Hosted by the ⁠Kindred Exchange⁠ Podcast Network View show notes for this episode at ⁠upwardlydependent.com/shownotes/season-two⁠.

South African Orphan Care Steve talks to Duncan Govender from Onthalite Children's Ministries about African children's spiritual and physical needs. Our goal is to apply Biblical Truth to the big issues of the day and to spread the Good News of the Gospel to as many people as possible through the airwaves as well as digitally. This mission, like others, requires funding. So, if you feel led to help support this effort, you can make a tax-deductible donation online HERE.   Thank You! 

In this conversation episode, we bring together leaders within different denominations to talk about care reform and the role the American church can play. Joining ust today are from Kristen Lowry from Shelter Yetu and Send Relief (Southern Baptist Convention), Laura Horvath from Helping Children Worldwide and the United Methodist Church, and Pastor Jacob Lierz from LifeMission Church. We discuss what motivates American churches to engage in global orphan care? How do we encourage them to move towards better practice? Can the church lead the movement for care reform? Podcast Sponsor Sojourn Studio Sojourn Studio empowers young women and moms on the Thailand-Myanmar border through dignified work as they handcraft beauty to rewrite stories and lift communities. Get shopping today and support families at the same time! Resources and Links from the show 1MILLIONHOME Church Resources Love Wisely course Short-Term Missions Manual by Faith to Action Barna Research Study Send Relief consultant advocates orphan care reform From the Field: How can your church help orphans? Freeing Congregational Mission Breaking Bread Series Conversation Notes What brought our guests into reforming orphan care (6:00) Advising churches on best practice (13:00) Helping the church ask questions (16:30) Bringing change in missions (21:00) Why are churches and donors reluctant to change? (31:00) Should we stop supporting orphanages? (35:00) Stories of change (42:00) Short-term mission vs. long-term missions (49:00) Improving child protection in missions (58:00) Start with education and ask the hard questions (1:05:00)

In this episode, Brian Fikkert and Gabriel Walder join the show to tackle critical topics such as helping the church rediscover its identity, divisions within the American church regarding poverty, and the intricate relationship between economic empowerment and family well-being. Additionally, they delve into cross-cultural missions, the significance of community and relationships, and discuss ACE's collaboration with Chalmers Center. Tune in for insightful perspectives on poverty alleviation and community building. Podcast Sponsor Replanted Conference The Replanted Conference provides a time away for caregivers to be refreshed, equipped, and inspired! Join us October 12-14, 2023 in Chicago or at a simulcast location near you. Registration now open! Use code '1MH10' to get your Think Orphan discount! Resources and Links from the show When Helping Hurts Vulnerable Children How Soccer Explains Leadership with Graham Daniels Becoming Whole by Brian Fikkert and Kelly Kapic Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World by Andy Crouch Chalmers Center Alliance for Children Everywhere Conversation Notes What does human flourishing look like? (7:30) Helping the church to rediscover who we are (9:00) Supporting organizations to transition to family care (16:00) The division of the American church on why people are poor (22:00) The problems with economic empowerment (24:00) The Graduation Approach of economic empowerment (34:00) Family as the solution and greatest community asset (37:00) Approaching families with humility (41:00) Working cross-culturally in missions (43:00) The imperative of community and relationship (48:00) ACE's collaboration with Chalmers Center (1:04)

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we delve into the intriguing concept of "The Gift of Disillusionment" as explored in a recent book co-authored by our guest, Peter Greer. Peter is president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered micro-enterprise development organization serving throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Don't miss this captivating conversation that explores the profound perspective that disillusionment can be seen as a gift rather than a setback. Podcast Sponsor Replanted Conference The Replanted Conference provides a time away for caregivers to be refreshed, equipped, and inspired! Join us October 12-14, 2023 in Chicago or at a simulcast location near you. Registration now open! Use code '1MH10' to get your Think Orphan discount! Resources and Links from the show The Gift of Disillusionment Peter Greer's Website Free Hope International Downloads Rooting for Rivals The Intentional Father by Jon Tyson Where the Light Fell by Phillip Yancey Conversation Notes The work of Hope International (7:00) Biggest lessons learned from the last 20 years (12:00) The impact COVID-19 had on impoverished communities (18:00) The impact of war on Hope's extensive work in Ukraine (24:00) Peter shares about the Gift of Disillusionment (32:00) Hope in a world full of cynicism (43:00) Being fully present with others (55:00)

In this Conversation episode, we are bringing together leaders to talk about care reform and transition support services. We have Elli Oswald from Faith to Action, Jonathan Dowell from Weza Care Solutions, and Hannah Won from ACCI. These leaders come with many years experience from providing direct services in an orphanage to leading organizations committed to supporting orphanages to transition their models. In addition to the audio podcast, you can check out the video podcast on 1MILLIONHOME's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@1MILLIONHOMEofficial Podcast Sponsor Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit CAFO2023 is a gathering of more than 2,000 Christian orphan care leaders, parents and practitioners coming together from over 50 countries to worship and learn together. The event is September 20th-22nd in Oklahoma City. Register today! Resources and Links from the show Think Orphan Episode 162: The Global Church Pledge with Elli Oswald and Karen Springs Better Care Network: Phases of Transition Changing Mindsets and Practice from ACCI Transitioning Support Survey by Faith to Action 1MILLIONHOME's Youtube channel Conversation Notes Hannah shares about her experience with transition (6:00) Jonathan's background in corporate to Agape (9:00) Systems of protection and care are in reform (14:30) External pressure towards reform (23:00) Keeping donors engaged through transition (35:00) Care reform in Kenya (37:00) Giving local communities the resources they need (41:00) Being strategic and thoughtful with all stakeholders (58:00) Why do we need to look at policy and frameworks of organizations? (1:00:00) Restoring relationships (1:05:02) Resources, tools, people (1:09:00) First step advice (1:17:50)

This week we have the co-author of Freeing Congregational Mission, Dr. Hunter Farrell. He served as a long-term missionary in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Peru and now works as the Director of the World Mission Initiative at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Dr. Farrell brings a wealth of first hand and research knowledge about Christian Mission. After 35 years in intercultural missions, he is calling for a reframing of missions. What would it look like to approach missions with a learning posture? How can we create spaces of connection for shared learning across cultures? Podcast Sponsor Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit CAFO2023 is a gathering of more than 2,000 Christian orphan care leaders, parents and practitioners coming together from over 50 countries to worship and learn together. The event is September 20th-22nd in Oklahoma City. Register today! Resources and Links from the show Freeing Congregational Mission Village Reach Quiet The Power of Introverts Conversation Notes Hunter brought back to faith in Congo (4:50) Defining missions (10:00) The three stones framework (15:00) Cultural humility and learning posture (20:00) Problematic attitude of giving without receiving (24:00) Creating spaces of connection and horizontal learning (40:00) Unintended consequences of child sponsorship (42:00) Redeeming short-term missions (51:00) Key differences in cultures (57:00)

Pastor Chris Johnson from Lifeline Children's Services shares how his life was changed by becoming a foster parent, as well as talking about Lineline's (un)adopted ministry that seeks reach children who are labeled as "unadoptable" with the hope of the Gospel. Heather Holleman talks about her novel "This Seat's Saved" that seeks to help middle-school girl navigate the pains and confusion of growing up, and to guide the adult women in their lives through this part of their lives. Heather also shared thoughts from her free downloadable book "How to Write with Flair." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this Conversation episode, we're joined by four child welfare leaders to dive into the nuances, challenges and triumphs of pioneering foster care throughout the world. On the show is Ian Forber-Pratt from Children's Emergency Relief International, Tara Garcia from Identity Mission, Sebilu Bodja from Bethany Christian Services, and Martus Greyvenstein from Kin Culture. We'll dive into all the nitty-gritty of foster care including questions like "Is foster-to-adopt bad?" "How do you promote something that is completely foreign in many contexts?" and "What role does foster care play in getting kids out of orphanages?" In addition to the audio podcast, you can check out the video podcast on 1MILLIONHOME's new YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@1MILLIONHOMEofficial Podcast Sponsors Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit CAFO2023 is a gathering of more than 2,000 Christian orphan care leaders, parents and practitioners coming together from over 50 countries to worship and learn together. The event is September 20th-22nd in Oklahoma City. Register today! Resources and Links from the show Think Orphan Episode 181: Driving Innovation in Child Welfare with Ian Forber-Pratt Think Orphan Episode 30: Revolutionizing Orphan Care in India with Ian Forber-Pratt 1MILLIONHOME's new Youtube channel Conversation Notes Foster care across cultural contexts (14:00) Building awareness for foster care (17:00) Partnering with the local church in foster care (20:00) The importance of defining terms (27:00) Using what's working culturally (43:00) Recruiting families who root for the biological family (47:00) Pioneering care reform in Honduras (54:00) Collaboration between governments and organizations (59:00) The role of the local church (1:10:00)

In our second Conversations episode, we're joined by Anna Jackson from Montaña  de Luz in Honduras, Brent Phillips from Cherish Uganda, and Dan Stoehr from Reach Ministries in the US, to discuss HIV/AIDS today. What is the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the world today? What are the challenges care providers face? Find out how these leaders are working to overcome stigma and other obstacles. Also, you can check out the video conversation on 1MILLIONHOME's new YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@1MILLIONHOMEofficial Podcast Sponsor Attachment and Trauma Focused Therapy by Deborah Gray The ATFT course will prepare you to treat attachment, trauma, and loss issues in children; families. The course teaches approaches for prenatal exposure, executive dysfunction, and family maltreatment. Resources and Links from the show Global HIV & AIDS statistics — Fact sheet Christianity Today: When Politics Saved 25 Million Lives Think Orphan Episode 190: HIV/AIDS, Child Sponsorships and Fundraising Excellence with Brent Phillips Conversation Notes Current HIV/AIDS data across the globe (4:00) The prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Uganda and sub-Saharan Africa (6:00) Stigma remains one of the greatest hurdles across countries (10:30) Medicine the constant reminder (16:00) How COVID-19 impacted HIV treatment (19:00) Mother to child transmission in the Global South (26:00) Medicine accessibility in Honduras (40:00) Overcoming the stigma with stories (45:00) The changing perception of HIV (49:00) Overcoming stigma with skits and outreach in Central America (55:00) One thing you want people to know (59:00)

Kyle was in the US, Matt was in the...what is Puerto Rico again? Well, while on mission trip to the island, he interviewed Javier Vargas of Adoptando, a mission of Send Relief.Adoptando: https://www.adoptandoministries.orgAs a Christ-follower, you are called to obey the Great Commandment, and you are called to pursue the Great Commission. Southwestern Seminary will encourage you to love God with all you are, and will equip you to serve God wherever He calls. Whether you're just beginning your journey or have decades of experience, Southwestern Seminary will equip you to live your calling.“This seminary is grace filled, Christ centered, scripturally grounded, confessionally guided, student focused, and globally engaged.“Learn more about Southwestern Seminary's core values at swbts.edu/corevalues.

If you haven't already listened to last week's episode I recommend going back and doing that first, but today I finish my conversation with Courtney by talking about how God has grown her family with bio kids and several different kinds of adoptions.  We talk about how orphan care is an important part of showing hospitality to the vulnerable, and the many ways we can make that a priority in our lives.

In our first ever Conversations episode, we're bringing together four global care leaders to talk about Central American cultural contexts, cycles of poverty and violence, family separation and the push factors leading migrants to flee the region. Joining the show is Kara Garcia of Project RED in El Salvador, Erica Switzer of Embraced Intl. in Honduras, Levi Bareither of Story Intl. in Guatemala and long-time children's advocate Onesimo Feliz. Podcast Sponsors Attachment and Trauma Focused Therapy by Deborah Gray The ATFT course will prepare you to treat attachment, trauma, and loss issues in children; families. The course teaches approaches for prenatal exposure, executive dysfunction, and family maltreatment. Resources and Links from the show Migration Policy - Central American Immigrants Think Orphan Episode 183 - Strengthening Children and Families in El Salvador with Kara Wilson Garcia Show Notes Increasing levels of migrants and asylum seekers at US southern border (7:00) Kara shares about the current environment in El Salvador (9:00) Erica contrasts El Salvador with the work Embrace is doing in Honduras (13:00) Levi shares about the situation in Guatemala (22:00) Generational poverty paired with lack of opportunity as a driving force (28:00) Reunifying children within violent and unpredictable environments (30:20) Strengthening families as a preventative factor in migration (33:00) Onesimo shares the role of pastors in Latin America (42:00) Multiple layers of generational, historical, complex issues (58:00) We need more empathy for asylum seekers (1:00:00)

I have written several times through the years about why you should be concerned with orphan care and shared some of our family's story of adoption. On this episode of the podcast, my wife, Angela joins me to share about the needs for orphan care and to share a bit about our story. If you have ever considered orphan care as a possibility in your home, I know this episode can help you. If you have ever had a desire to help children in hard places but thought there was nothing you could do, make sure you listen in for all the ways you can support orphan care, even if you do not have the ability to welcome children into your home. Subscribe to The Ordinary Christian Podcast

This week we have the privilege of delving deeper into the remarkable life story of Mohamed Emmanuel Nabieu. In his captivating memoir, My Long Journey Back Home, Nabs shares his resilient spirit and unwavering determination to overcome the challenges that marked his childhood and youth. In his second appearance on Think Orphan, Nabs shares more powerful insights. Discover how he is harnessing the strength of his past to forge a path of empowerment, not only for himself but for countless others who have experienced similar adversity. Podcast Sponsors Attachment and Trauma Focused Therapy by Deborah Gray The ATFT course will prepare you to treat attachment, trauma, and loss issues in children; families. The course teaches approaches for prenatal exposure, executive dysfunction, and family maltreatment. Join the Haiti Family Care Network at the Better Together Conference this July! The Better Together conference will provide a dedicated space and time to convene, share, and learn over two and half days in Nashville. Resources and Links from the show My Long Journey Back Home Watch Nabs on TedxUSW Helping Children Worldwide Show Notes What prompted the writing of My Long Journey Back Home (11:20) A loss of family, community, culture, language, identity (12:00) Cultivating resilience and being transformed (13:30) Spreading the message about care reform and importance of families (14:00) Reflecting on diverse childhood experiences (16:50) Growing up with family (17:00) Navigating life on the streets (20:00) Family cannot be replaced (23:00) It is better to grow up in a poor family than a rich orphanage (26:00) The abuse in institutions is higher than in families (28:10) It's more expensive to run an institution to family-care (29:00) Being taken away to the orphanage (29:30) Care without losing identity, connection, belonging (31:00) Creating bigger problems by removing children from families (32:00) Ways that missionaries have undermined connections with local communities (33:00) Changing development to ask communities, what do you need? (35:00) Undermining cultural ethics of countries (36:00) Understanding the cultural differences and how it can create challenges (38:00) Transitioning to family care (40:00) Providing hands up not hand outs (44:00) When families get stronger, so do communities (47:00) Years of cultivating a relationship with the government (51:00) Nab's recommendations (56:00)  

Aubrey has a confession relating to burnout; banks are closing; major corporations are laying off hundreds of people. How do we prevent burnout--and despair? Then, C.H. Dyer joins from Bright Hope International to talk about how 8 in 10 orphans in an institution has a family member living within a 10 mile radius. So what can be done about it?--C.H. says the answer is to rethink orphan care entirely. Learn more at faithtoaction.org. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about Olive Crest HERE.Register for our next House of Learning HERE.We are praying through the whole New Testament in 2023, together as a community. To join us, get a free digital copy of our BREAD 2023 journal HERE.For a hardcover BREAD journal, visit Park Hill Church on a Sunday morning to buy one at our Connect Desk.

Kimberly Quinley, a pioneer of family-based care, has spent nearly 40 years serving in Thailand. She is the co-founder and Executive Director of Step Ahead, an organization committed to see all children in Thailand grow up in safe and nurturing families. Kimberly is a founding leader for Strong Families Alliance Thailand (SFAT), a Christian alliance with the same vision and goals as World Without Orphans. In episode 220, we cover everything from the core pillars of family strengthening, to collective impact, creating national roadmaps, and more. Podcast Sponsor JOURNEYHOME is offering online courses and practical resources for reforming models of care throughout the world. Created by seasoned frontline practitioners, the instructors in our community share field-tested and solution-based content to safely and effectively get kids home. Reintegrating Children with Disabilities into Family: Around the world, children with disabilities are 17x more likely than typically developing children to end up living in an institution. Our hope is that this course will help your organization find a way home for children with disabilities. Resources and Links from the show Urban Halo by Craig Greenfield Step Ahead Thailand Think Orphan Episode 51 with Delia Pop Show Notes Introducing Kimberly Quinley (7:00) Understanding the reality of orphanages (9:00) Starting Step Ahead (10:30) One mother's dilemma (12:00) Keeping families together is the best thing to do (15:20) Cross cultural insights, do your homework (18:00) Poverty is great reason children enter care (19:00) Come listen, and learn (20:00) Push and pull factors for children in residential care (25:00) Children at risk of trafficking (29:00) Strengthening families is most needed (35:00) Defining family strengthening (39:00) Different areas of family strengthening (40:00) Connecting families to services (43:00) Collective impact model (50:00) Defining shared vision (53:00) Monitoring and evaluation (55:00) Creating leadership (58:30) Drafting a national roadmap (59:00) Kimberly's recommendations (1:03) Brandon and Phil recap the conversation (1:15)   Find additional shows and resources on thinkorphan.com 

In episode 219, Lindsay Hadley is on to discuss the upcoming release of the documentary "Uncharitable". After many years in the nonprofit sector, Lindsay has become one of the most sought-after consultants and producers. This conversation challenges us to envision an unconstrained nonprofit sector. What if the charities could attract the best leaders, talents, and ideas? What if smaller operations with less impact stopped and those resources went to the best organization solving the problem? We get into these questions and more in this episode of Think Orphan. Podcast Sponsor Multnomah University's Masters in Global Development and Justice The M.A. in Global Development and Justice (MAGDJ) program prepares students to work across the nexus of justice, peacebuilding, and transformational community development work. The curriculum seeks to develop compassionate leaders, who are trauma-informed and prepared to support human flourishing in whatever context they work in. Resources and Links from the show Uncharitable Documentary Dan Pallotta's Ted Talk - The Way We Think about Charity is Dead Wrong Lindsay's Book Recommendation- Bonds that Make Us Free Show Notes Lindsay shares her background in nonprofit (5:05) Her involvement working in orphan care and global poverty (7:30) Overhead myth and a real example (17:25) Ted Talk behind 'Uncharitable' (24:00) Lindsay explains her role as an executive producer (33:00) The role risk plays for non-profits (38:00) Appreciation in the non-profit sector (49:00) The best organizations would grow (51:00) Lindsey's book recommendation (55:00) To see ourselves in the other (57:00) Lindsey's most influential person (59:00) Joe Ritchie on Caring for Orphans (1:00:00) Brandon and Phil recap their talk with Lindsey (1:02:00)  The overhead myth (1:03:00)

In episode 218, we hear from lawyer and professor, Elizabeth Kirk. Elizabeth is the Director of the Center for Law and the Human Person, as well as a research associate at The Catholic University of America. Her work spans a variety of law in child welfare, parental rights, and adoption policy. In addition to her career, her lived experiences as an adoptee and an adoptive parent, give her a unique perspective and voice to speak into the conversation happening around adoption today. She talks with Brandon about the role that infant adoption could play following last year's Dobbs decision at the Supreme Court, misconceptions around adoption, as well as insight on the decision making process for women that have an unplanned pregnancy. Podcast Sponsor Masters Program at Mulnomah University in Global Development and Justice The M.A. in Global Development and Justice (MAGDJ) program prepares students to work across the nexus of justice, peacebuilding, and transformational community development work. The curriculum develops compassionate leaders and professionals, who are trauma-informed and prepared to support human flourishing in whatever context they work in. Resources and Links from the show LifeMark movie Show Notes Elizabeth shares her background and what drew her into this work (5:20) The role of adoption in a post Roe vs. Wade world (13:00) Overviewing pro-choice arguments against adoption (14:52) A view of pregnancy that includes communities (18:20) Mothers and decision making in adoption (24:50) A global south perspective (27:20) Misconceptions concerning adoption (29:00) Elizabeth's adoption experience and a story from a birth mother (35:20) Is adoption a viable option in a birth mother's mind? (49:00)

In episode 217, we have a special on the ground episode to share how one organization's journey and commitment to reunifying families has inspired others. Trust for Africa's work in Lesotho has gone beyond their own organization and now supports other organizations to transition to family-based care. Naomi Schalm, Mafusi Semethe, Mbele Horoto, and Bokang Lipholo all join us in this conversation to celebrate the movement underway in Africa's "Kingdom of the Sky." Podcast Sponsor JOURNEYHOME is offering online courses and practical resources for reforming models of care throughout the world. Created by seasoned frontline practitioners, the instructors in our community share field-tested and solution-based content to safely and effectively get kids home. Resources and Links from the show Trust for Africa On the Ground in Lesotho- The Power of Family Reunification   Show Notes The challenges for children in residential care (4:45)  Ramping up family tracing efforts (5:48) The hard work of individualized care plans (6:55)  Importance of follow-up after placement (7:40)  One 12 year old's journey home (10:20) Another story of family separation and reunification (12:40) Are we including children in their restoration? (15:20) Mafusi asks what can we do differently?  (18:15) The start of training other orphanages and childcare workers (19:20) Making plans to reunify children (20:30) Family strengthening programs (23:00) The importance of following up with families (26:00) Emotional and psychological challenges for children in care and building resilience (28:15) Resolving misunderstandings (30:00) Mbele on children aging out of the orphanage (39:00) On influencing the country and bringing change (41:30) Concerns about transitioning (42:10) Director of an orphanage, Bokang, shares about kids aging out (45:30) Addressing more than material needs (46:40) Children visiting families during holidays (48:40) A vision to help more children with a different model (49:30)   Visit thinkorphan.com for additional resources and stories.

In episode 214, we've got filmmaker and justice advocate Jeff Rogers on the show. Jeff talks with us about his work over the years that has highlighted and advocated for children outside of parental care and communities that have been impacted by HIV/AIDS. Jeff shares with us about the new feature documentary Beyond the Island which tells the story of HIV/AIDS in Papua New Guinea and highlights the work of advocates and the triumph of overcomers. Through the conversation, we learn more about the role that filmmaking plays in enacting community change and advocating for vulnerable children. Full show notes can be found at thinkorphan.com