EP. 112 | Heather Van Wormer [Love Does Hard Things]

Why would someone purposefully step into heartbreak? Why would they intentionally sacrifice time, money, and emotional/physical margin to care for strangers in need? Sharing a piece of her unconventionally beautiful story at The Messy Table, as well as reminding us of true things, is Heather Van Wormer—a wife, foster mama (with a biological sweetie on the way), and pastor at Life.Church. Several years ago, Heather chose to brave unchartered waters as a single foster mom. That decision not only impacted the kiddos—and the parents of the kiddos—she has fostered, but it’s also changed her. “It’s going to be hard, but every ounce of heartbreak is worth it.”  —Heather Van Wormer Don’t miss this inspiring episode on The Messy Table Podcast! Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | PodBean | Stitcher   CONVERSATION NOTES Life.Church | Life.Church Sisters | Life.Church Parents YouVersion Bible App | Bible App for Kids The Connected Child by Karyn Purvis and David Cross The Connected Parent by Karyn Purvis and Lisa Qualls Parenting Beyond Your Capacity by Reggie Joiner and Carey Nieuwhof 100 Days to Brave (Devotional) by Annie F. Downs How Every Christian Can Immediately Help with Foster Care by Dr. Deb Shropshire Why So Many of Your Friends Are Foster Parents by Taylor Ketron Watch: Why Didn’t God Answer my Prayer? with Pastor Craig Groeschel CONNECT WITH HEATHER, JENN, AND THE MESSY TABLE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM Interested in more episodes where we chat about fostering? Check out Ep. 58 with Britanie Ramirez [Becoming Fosters], Ep. 84 with Tara White [Losing Control + Gaining Perspective], and Ep. 101 with Dr. Deb Shropshire [The Impact of Everyday Heroes]. The post EP. 112 | Heather Van Wormer [Love Does Hard Things] appeared first on Jenn Jewell.