ReStoried
by Hope Bridge/Adkins Media Co.
Latest episode
141. You Have a Purpose: Joyce’s Journey from Grief to Foster Care
141. You Have a Purpose: Joyce’s Journey from Grief to Foster Care
About this podcast
What kind of stories come to mind when you think of foster care?
Many stories are filled with heartbreak, pain, and sorrow. But what if we could step in and see them turned into stories of hope?
Hope Bridge is on a gospel-led mission to transform the foster care landscape in Ohio. We're here to raise awareness and empower churches and communities to step into action by supporting vulnerable children and families in their local communities.
We’re certainly not the Author of these stories, and it’s true that we can't change the past, but we are called to be key characters in THE story that God has written for His creation.
His is a story of redemption and restoration, a story of HOPE.
In this podcast, we will share how we link arms with churches, county workers, foster families, and those in the community to rewrite the narrative for vulnerable children and families.
We’ll be shining a light on stories of hope, redemption, and transformation and sharing practical ways that you can step in and get involved.
Subscribe now, and together, let's make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Welcome to "ReStoried," a podcast by Hope Bridge.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 142 episodes
- 141. You Have a Purpose: Joyce’s Journey from Grief to Foster Care · 36 minContent Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide, loss, grief, and the death of a child. Please listen with care and discernment. In this episode of Restoried, we sit…
- 140. Empty Nest to Full House with James Miller · 33 minWhat happens when you say yes to something God is calling you toward, even when it feels risky, inconvenient, or completely outside the life you imagined? In this episode of…
- 139. Restoried Update: A Pause with Purpose · 17 minIn this special mini episode, we share an important update about the future of Restoried. As Hope Bridge continues to grow, the team has been reflecting on how to ensure…
- 138. Replay- Being a Part of The Team: A Conversation on How Foster Parents Can Support Reunification · 35 minIn this episode, we dive into the crucial role foster families play in the reunification process. Our discussion aims to encourage foster families to embrace their part in the…
- 137. Replay- From Foster Care to Family Reunited: Bethany and Jaliyah's Redemption Story · 1 h 15 minIn this inspiring episode, we explore a powerful story of redemption through an interview with Bethany, a dedicated foster mom, and Jaliyah, the biological mother of Bethany's…
- 136. A New Name, A New Vision: Hope Bridge's Youth Empowerment Program with Larkyn Forchoine · 36 minIn this episode of Restoried, we introduce our newest team member, Larkyn Forchione, the new Youth Empowerment Coordinator. Larkyn shares her journey as a single foster and…
- 135. God Is Good Even When Foster Care Is Hard with Shelly Mast · 37 minIn this episode of Restoried, we are introduced to Shelly Mast, the newest county coordinator serving Holmes County and the surrounding area, and a longtime foster mom herself…
- 134. Spiritual Formation: How Fasting Reorients Our Hearts to God · 36 minIn this month’s spiritual formation conversation, we continue our series by reflecting on the practice of fasting and why it matters for our walk with Christ. Spiritual formation…
- 133. Don’t Just Pray- Move: Faith with Feet in the Foster Care System · 33 minFor Foster Care Awareness Month, we’re continuing our For the One series with one of our most honest and challenging conversations yet. In this episode, we wrestle with the…
- 132. For the One: When Foster & Biological Moms Choose Each Other · 46 minIn this really special episode for Foster Care Awareness Month, Nicole sits down with DiEmma, the biological mom of her three adopted kids—for an honest conversation about what…
- 131. For the One: Seeing People Like Jesus Does · 33 minIn this special episode of Restoried, we’re coming together as the four directors of HopeBridge to launch something that is deeply personal to us: our new campaign and heart…
- 130. Spiritual Formation: How Scripture Memorization Shapes Who We Become · 32 minIn this episode of Restoried, Brian Troyer discusses the power of scripture memorization as a key practice for spiritual formation. Moving beyond simply studying the Bible, he…
- 129. Mobilize Ohio 2026 Reflections: What Stuck With Us · 32 minIn this episode, we’re taking time to reflect on some of our favorite takeaways from Mobilize Ohio 2026. Every year, we’re amazed by the way God shows up in this space, and this…
- 128. Volunteer Where You Are, With What You Have · 36 minIn honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, this episode of Restoried highlights the incredible impact of volunteers at Hope Bridge and the vital role they play in supporting…
- 127. Be the Safe Place: A Conversation for Child Abuse Prevention Month with Stephanie Ellison · 58 minApril is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and in this episode of Restoried, we sit down with author, speaker, and advocate Stephanie Ellison to talk about the realities of child…
- 126. Spiritual Formation: The Gift of Sabbath · 42 minIn this episode of Restoried, we’re talking about Sabbath, what it actually looks like in real, everyday life. It’s not just about taking a day off, but about creating a rhythm…
- 125. Beyond Burnout: Moral Injury in Social Work · 49 minIn this episode, we are having a conversation on a powerful concept many child welfare workers feel but don’t always have language for: moral injury. We unpack the difference…
- 124. Replay- Encouragement for Child Welfare Workers with Blake Boyer · 34 minIn honor of Social Work Appreciation Month, we’re resharing one of our earlier conversations with Blake Boyer. Blake is a Christian social worker whose passion is encouraging and…
- 123. A Life Wrecked for the Gospel: Kirsten Smith’s Adoption Journey · 57 minIn this episode, we sit down with Kirsten Smith, Summit County Coordinator for Hope Bridge, to hear her incredible journey as a mother of nine adopted children from foster care…
- 122. Single Mom, Full Circle: Cat’s Journey with Hope Bridge · 39 minOn this episode of Restoried, Mel sits down to talk with Jen Zwick and Cat Tortola about hope, faith, and transformation. Cat isn’t just a graduate of the Hope Bridge Single Moms…
