Hope for Weary Adoptive and Foster Parents

Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast! In this episode, my special guest is the founder of The Mission Driven Mom and creator of the MDM Academy: Audrey Rindlisbacher. Audrey’s world was turned upside down when she, at the time a mother to four kids herself, decided to foster her cousin’s four children, ages ranging from twelve years old to newborn. In this conversation, we unpack her story, this incredible experience, and how God led her to utter faithfulness. Specifically, I ask Audrey how to cope with the weariness that comes from this calling. When Audrey was at her lowest point, she turned to God like she never had before and was completely changed. Audrey encourages moms to seek resources, fill their needs, and especially fulfill their spiritual needs like prayer. Here are a few key take aways: Foster and adoptive parenting can be incredibly challenging and rewarding. Prayer is a powerful tool for finding clarity and strength. Self-care is essential for caregivers to effectively support children. The feelings of love often stem from actions of love. God's plan may not always align with our expectations, but it is always good. Community support can make a significant difference in the foster care journey. Being a foster parent requires vulnerability and courage. Every child in foster care has a unique story and needs. Sometimes when God says “No” it can be scary, and we have to trust His plan. Want to keep Christian Parenting going? The network is listener-supported! Consider giving an end-of-year gift that provides resources to Christian parents. Check out cpgive.org Check out Audrey’s amazing resources at https://www.themissiondrivenmom.com/ Listen to her podcast: click here Check out the Mission Driven Mom Academy: click here You can email me your questions about adoption and foster care at [email protected]. I'd love to connect with you on Instagram or send you my monthly newsletter with free resources and first access to episodes and more!