EP. 142 | Tori Hope Petersen [Fostering Hope]

Tori Hope Petersen bounced around twelve foster homes until she emancipated or “aged out” of the system at 18 years old. But even in the middle of a rollercoaster childhood, God met her in her mess.

Despite the odds being stacked against her, Tori became a 4x State Champion and All American in track and field, found a forever family when she wasn’t expecting it, and eventually landed the title of Mrs. Universe in 2021. Currently, Tori is a wife, biological + foster mama, bestselling author (see: Fostered) and speaker, and the founder of a nonprofit called the Beloved Initiative—who’s using her story and voice to advocate for others from hard places.

“In our suffering, God makes a promise to us: He will not waste it.”  Tori Hope Petersen

Don’t miss this powerful story and eye-opening perspective with Tori Hope Petersen, Amy Groeschel, and Jenn Jewell at The Messy Table Podcast.

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Website: Tori Hope Peterson | Book: Fostered by Tori Hope Petersen

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Interested in more episodes on the topic of foster care? Check out Ep. 58 with Britanie Ramirez [Becoming Fosters], Ep. 101 with Dr. Deb Shropshire [The Impact of Everyday Heroes], Ep. 112 with Heather Van Wormer [Love Does Hard Things], and  Ep. 122 with Amanda Torres [Unexpected Mercies].