Ep. 33 No Matter Where I Go: A Foster Care Story of Hope with Author Jessica Mathisen

Synopsis:This week, we’re sitting down with author Jessica Mathisen to talk about her beautiful new picture book, No Matter Where I Go — a story that reminds children (and grown-ups, too) that God never leaves us. Through gentle words and heartfelt storytelling, Jessica shares how her faith, family, and love for kids shape her writing and her message of unconditional love.Jessica always had a heart caring for children and when infertility led her and her husband to foster care, they followed the Lord's leading. She is a wife, speaker, podcaster, and author as well as a foster, bio, and adoptive mama.This year, she launched her new children's picture book, No Matter Where I Go, a story written from the perspective of a little girl in foster care. Her desire was for other kids in care to feel seen and encouraged that no matter where they go, God knows exactly where they are.Her book is not only for kids in care, but for everyone! It is a gentle way to teach all children about a different reality for so many around us.In this episode you will hear:A Family’s Journey into Foster CareJessica shares how she and her husband first felt called into the world of foster care, what that journey has taught them, and how it’s changed their understanding of love and family.The Story Behind the StorybookDiscover how No Matter Where I Go was born — the inspiration, the heart, and the message that grew from Jessica’s real-life experiences of caring for children who need a safe place to land.Trusting God with Every OutcomeJessica offers gentle encouragement for parents and caregivers to release control and trust God’s plan — even when the path is uncertain or the story doesn’t unfold as expected.The Power of CommunityLearn why none of us are meant to walk this road alone, and how strong, supportive communities make all the difference for families involved in foster care.A Call to CompassionJessica challenges us to open our hearts and hands — reminding us that everyone has a part to play in the foster care story, whether by fostering, supporting, or simply showing up in love.Resources mentioned:- ⁠⁠Jessica's book No Matter Where I Go-Jessica's website- ⁠Follow Jessica on IG and her podcast Fullness of Joy- Ready or Not by Pam Parish- Corrie ten Boom The Hiding Place - Katherine Wolf Hope HealsT+S Shoutout! If you have a shout out you'd like to share, go ahead and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send a voice mail (as an mp3 file) to [email protected] you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.Get connected with the T+S Community:Interested in the monthly meet ups of the Deeply Rooted Group? First, grab your copy of The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deeply Rooted Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Amazon or the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PDF version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and then head over to this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get plugged in to the group. Next online meeting is November 18 on zoom!To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek