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Who Advocates for the Child? Featuring Laura Lee Wood
Who Advocates for the Child? Featuring Laura Lee Wood
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The Foster Effect — conversations bringing awareness, hope, and resources to the foster care space.
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- Who Advocates for the Child? Featuring Laura Lee Wood · 50 minIn this episode of The Foster Effect, Laura Lee Wood shares her experience in child welfare and the important role of a Guardian ad Litem (GAL). She talks about the realities…
- Understanding Trauma: Featuring Dr. Michael Christian · 45 minIn this episode of The Foster Effect, Dr. Michael Christian shares deep insights into trauma, its impact on the brain, and effective ways for caregivers and foster parents to…
- Creating Stability for Teens in Foster Care: Jonathan's Path with Carrie DuRard · 43 minWhat happens when teens in foster care age out without a stable support system? In this episode, Carrie DuRard, co-founder of Jonathan's Path, shares how their organization is…
- Scarlet Hope’s Ministry to Women in the Adult Entertainment Industry: Featuring Emily Humphries · 49 minJoin us as we explore the transformative work of Scarlet Hope, where faith meets action in the adult entertainment industry. Emily Humphries shares how compassion and outreach…
- Punishment VS Discipline: Featuring Todd Griggs · 36 minDiscover the transformative power of discipline over punishment with Pastor Todd Griggs, a seasoned leadership coach. In this episode, Todd shares practical insights on how…
- The BIG Question · 40 minIn this episode of The Foster Effect, hosts John Widrick and Jennifer Gallahar tackle the essential questions every family should ask before fostering. They share practical…
- The Hidden System Connecting Churches to Families in Crisis · 45 minIn this conversation, Adam Johnson, regional manager for Care Portal, discusses the platform's role in connecting local communities to children and families in crisis. He…
- Building Bridges: Faith, Leadership, and Community with Lance Villio · 60 minIn this episode, I sit down with Mr. Lance Villio from the Governor’s Faith-Based Community Initiatives for an incredible conversation on leadership, collaboration, and impact…
- Pastor Todd Griggs: Navigating Anxiety & Empowering the Next Generation · 1 h 14 minIn this episode of Live One for One, join Pastor Todd Griggs as he delves into the pressing issue of anxiety among today's youth. Discover practical strategies for empowering…
- Fighting for Their Future: Ella Bat-Ami’s Journey from Foster Care to Advocacy · 53 minIn this episode, we sit down with Ella Bat-Ami, a fierce advocate for foster youth who aged out of Tennessee’s foster care system at 18. Ella’s journey didn’t stop there — she…
- Built to Give: Leading a Healthy, Generous Business Featuring: Wayne Foreman · 1 h 10 minAt just 42, Wayne Foreman risked it all—maxing out credit cards and draining his retirement—to launch what he thought was a small door business. Today, CDF Doors employs over 139…
- LOVE - KNOW - CHALLENGE // Featuring Pastor Devin Webb · 1 h 40 minIn this episode we sit down with Pastor Devin Webb of Connect Church in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. Devin and his wife Ashley have been faithfully pastoring in the Wilson County…
- The Church & Foster Care: A Call to Action in Tennessee · 46 minIn this episode of the Tennessee Ministry Network Podcast, host Pastor Nick from Full Life Church sits down with Pastor John Widrick, Foster Care Director of Tennessee Ministry…
- Leading with heart: Destin Frost's journey of faith, growth, and family · 1 h 19 minIn this episode, Destin Frost shares his journey from a music-loving youth to a dedicated youth pastor at Connect Church. He discusses his transition into ministry, the…
- “Faith, Fostering, and the Power of Community: Rhonda Paulson’s Journey with Isaiah 117 House” · 1 h 6 minIn this conversation, Rhonda Paulson shares her journey of founding the Isaiah 117 House, a nonprofit organization aimed at reducing trauma for children entering the foster care…
- The Impact of Caseworkers and Hope Feat: Damon Dyer · 55 minDamon shares his journey of growing up in foster care and the challenges he faced as he aged out of the system. He talks about his experiences with different foster families, his…
- Creating a Culture of Trust featuring Bryan Watson · 1 h 0 minIn this conversation, John Widrick and Major General Brian Watson discuss their connection through Leadership Wilson and the importance of personal connection in leadership. They…
- From Loss to Redemption: Jamie Eastlick's Journey · 57 minJamie Eastlick shares her journey of loss, addiction, and redemption. She experienced the tragic loss of her daughter and husband, which led her down a path of drugs and alcohol…
- A need seen is an assignment given// FEAT. Cara Finger · 52 minWelcome to another insightful episode of "Live One for One." Today, we explore the powerful idea of recognizing significant needs in our lives as assignments given by God. Have…
- Radical Hospitality // FEAT. Michael Jenkins · 1 h 18 minIn this episode of Live One for One, we feature Michael Jenkins, the Discipleship Pastor at The Bridge Fellowship. Michael shares how he and his wife Tracy asked themselves, "Is…







