Fostering Conversation
by Welcome Home Youth Advocacy
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Conversation With Rob Scheer
Conversation With Rob Scheer
About this podcast
Real conversations with people in the foster and adoptive community. Sharing experiences and stories to help people in this community know they are not alone.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 27 episodes
- Conversation With Rob Scheer · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 27Rob Scheer is the founder of Comfort Cases, a charity whose mission is to inspire communities to bring dignity and hope to the nearly 437,500 youth in foster care in the United…
- Conversation With Peter Mutabazi · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 26In this episode of The Fostering Conversation Podcast, presented by Welcome Home Youth Advocacy, we sit down with internationally known foster dad, author, and child advocate…
- Conversation With Rebecca Shetler Fast · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 25Rebecca is the President and CEO of Child & Parent Services (CAPS), and at the heart of her work is hope: the belief that with the right support, every child and every family can…
- Conversation With Paula Yost · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 24Paula Yost brought a multidimensional perspective to the conversation! She blended legal precision with human compassion throughout the discussion, and it's clear to see that her…
- Conversation With Tasha Hockman (Mike's bio sister) The Reality of Reunion · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 23Mike's sister, Tasha joins the show to talk about her journey into adoption, and the memories she shares with Mike related to their upbringing.
- Looking Forward To 2026 · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 22Mike, Denny, and Brant highlight all the great things 2025 brought and look towards 2026 with great hope and excitement!
- The Lifelong Journey | When Adoption is Just the Beginning · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 21Brant and Mike dive into the conversation surrounding adoption and the complex lifelong process of integration, identity, and grief for the adoptee, birth parents, and adoptive…
- Conversation With Elizabeth Sutherland · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 20Elizabeth Sutherland is a foster care alum, author, and advocate for the foster care community. Join the conversation and hear her story which is marked by overcoming adversity…
- Conversation With Jason & Mandy DeMien · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 19Join us for a powerful conversation with Jason and Mandy as they share their inspiring journey of adoption—a story of faith, love, life and God’s incredible provision.
- Foster Care Awareness | Mike's Story · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 18In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, Mike shares his powerful story of growing up in the foster system, highlighting the struggles, the hope, and the people who made a…
- Conversation With Brad & Hannah Stutzman · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 17Brad and Hannah Stutzman's journey in foster care will surely leave an impression on you. Join the conversation as we walk through the joy, heartaches, sacrifice, and grief that…
- Grief & Loss · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 16Pastor Chris Knight joins the conversation once again to discuss grief and loss and the difference between "dealing with" and "experiencing" those circumstances in our lives.
- Conversation With Mandy & Mikayla from Josiah Whites · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 15We kick off 2025 by having a conversation with our friends from Josiah Whites! Mandy and Mikayla share their passion for meeting the foster care needs in our region through the…
- 2024 Recap · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 142024 has been an incredible year of growth for Welcome Home Youth Advocacy. The Fostering Conversation podcast has played a major role in our mission as we've heard so many…
- Conversation With Derick Lehman · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 13Derick Lehman's story on adoption and his foster care experience is one you'll want to hear. While there may be no such thing as a perfect family here on earth, we can be…
- Conversation With Andrew Ostrander · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 12Andrew Ostrander, the Director of Student Ministries at Wakarusa Missionary Church, shares his heart for students and discusses the importance of timing when meeting the physical…
- Conversation With Phil & Jenny Ummel · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 11Phil and Jenny speak on the importance of being available, intentional, and obedient to the Lord's calling and the care we are to provide to those in need.
- Conversation With Mark Mikel · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 10Mark Mikel is the Executive Director of Family Christian Development Center and has a wealth of experience and wisdom in the areas of family development, clinical counseling, and…
- Conversation With Josh & Tammi Fisher · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 9Josh and Tammi are the real deal, and they give such an honest perspective into the beauty and complexities of foster care!
- Conversation With Darin and Laura Arnott · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 8Darin and Laura Arnott serve Native Americans through World Gospel Mission, and the way God is positioning their hearts to "get in the game" with the foster and adoptive…
