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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 1H 5M

47. Josh and Overcoming the System

from Menfolk Journeys · host Chris Foster

The Foster Care experience is referred to - by the kids who live it - as "The System." For the youth who are doing the best they can to live their life, The System can be filled with strangeness, uncertainty, and above all, the feeling like they lack any power or control over their own lives.Josh went through The System, and at an incredibly vulnerable time, was homeless for half a year, living in the park while finishing up high school.Yet, for all the obstacles thrown his way, he has managed to overcome and not just survive - but succeed.He did the strongest thing of all - accept some help - and in doing so, managed to change the trajectory of his life. He managed to pay is way through college and is now launching himself into a successful young adulthood.His is a journey of strength, courage, perseverance, and an indomitable belief that he can overcome any obstacles that come his way.Support the show

The Foster Care experience is referred to - by the kids who live it - as "The System." For the youth who are doing the best they can to live their life, The System can be filled with strangeness, uncertainty, and above all, the feeling like they lack any power or control over their own lives. Josh went through The System, and at an incredibly vulnerable time, was homeless for half a year, living in the park while finishing up high school. Yet, for all the obstacles thrown his way, he has mana...

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