Keith Fortier - From Addiction to Purpose: Embracing a Foster Care Calling through Faith

Send a textKeith Fortier's story is one that could silence a room – it's a tale of a tumultuous past marked by substance abuse and struggle, transforming into a life dedicated to faith, purpose, and service. Our latest Uncommon Path episode welcomes this remarkable individual who lays bare his soul, recounting his journey from a fostering family environment rife with contradictions to finding redemption and a higher calling. Keith's experience strikingly illustrates that even in a home draped with the label of Christianity, the battle to align faith with action can be fraught with challenges that test the spirit.In his teens, Keith found himself caught in a web of hypocrisy, leading to a descent into addiction. His pursuit of solace through drugs and alcohol paints a picture of a young man's fight to find meaning in a world that seemed void of it. Against this backdrop, Keith's decision to attend Bentley University emerges not from passion but from fear of financial insecurity. Yet, it is within the halls of academia that Keith's path takes an unexpected turn. A series of serendipitous moments with children whispers to him a truth he can't ignore – his purpose lies not in ledgers and stocks but in the heartfelt vocation of education and foster care.Listeners, brace yourselves for a soul-stirring episode as Keith unfolds his foster care ministry alongside his wife, Tanya. Together, they advocate for vulnerable children, their actions echoing the fierce love and hope that has been instilled in them through their faith. Keith's transformation is not one of a solitary nature; it is interwoven with the lives of those he and Tanya serve. Their story is a testament to the power of intimacy with God, a journey from seeking to utterly relying on divine guidance, and a message of hope for anyone willing to listen to the whispers of their true calling. Join us for a conversation that goes beyond the surface, exploring the depths of what it truly means to follow a path laid out by a higher power.TIMESTAMPS:0:01 Keith Fortier's Journey With the Lord6:48 Struggles and Redemption Without Jesus17:52 College Redemption and Finding Purpose28:28 Unexpected Call to Work With Kids34:27 Transforming Schools, Following God's Call43:09 Transformation Through Intimacy With God52:31 Passion for Foster Care Ministry