The Reality of Fostering | Faith+ Ep4

When we hear about fostering or adoption, many of us feel two things at the same time — admiration, but also distance. “That’s amazing… but that’s probably not for me.” In this episode, we unpack the reality of fostering — what it looks like, the unseen challenges, and the growing need for foster carers. Whether fostering has ever crossed your mind or not, this conversation might just challenge the way you think about caring for the vulnerable. Faith+ — where real faith meets real life. New episodes every second Thursday. 00:00 Teaser 00:33 Welcome & Episode Intro 02:53 What fostering is & the different types of fostering 04:04 What made you consider fostering & how you got started 06:23 Hesitations and fears about fostering 08:00 Having a heart for the marginalised before fostering 11:12 The fostering process: how someone becomes a foster parent 12:54 The first placement & the ones that followed 15:36 What is it like when a child first steps into your home? 17:43 Sharing faith with foster children & how they receive it 20:14 When do children reunite with their biological families? 20:39 Is it hard to say goodbye when they leave? 23:32 Perry’s breaking point 24:54 Despite the challenges, what keeps you going? 27:34 Would Dave ever foster? 27:59 Common questions about fostering 32:47 RAPID REVELATIONS 34:04 How fostering has shaped your relationship with God 37:54 How we can care for vulnerable kids in our community 39:33 How we can meaningfully support foster families 40:47 Perry & Shevonne’s prayer requests 41:50 A message to their foster kids in the future 43:53 Outro 44:51 Outtakes FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook:   / faith.org.au   Instagram:   / faith.org.au   SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN Spotify: http://tiny.cc/FaithplusSpotify Apple Podcast: http://tiny.cc/FaithplusApplePodcasts Get in touch Email: [email protected] Musicbed: MB011QDQGVHZ9Y9