In this episode, Trisha White Priebe—an adult adoptee, writer, and speaker—joins the show to talk about something we don’t always think about: how families who aren’t part of the adoption or foster care world can still help their kids understand it. There are plenty of resources out there for adoptive families, but what about the parents whose kids have classmates or friends who are adopted or in foster care? How do those families start the conversation?

Trisha shares practical, thoughtful ways to help kids build empathy and have respectful, age-appropriate conversations about adoption and foster care. She believes every child can benefit from learning how to talk about different kinds of families—and that those small conversations can make a big difference.

With honesty, Trisha brings her own experience as an adoptee to the table, offering encouragement and hope to adoptees, birth families, and adoptive families. Her mission is simple: to help more people feel seen, supported, and understood.

Episode Highlights:

• Meet Trisha White Priebe
• Foster Care & Adoption
• Giving Children the Language to Talk about Adoption

Find more on Guest:

• Trisha’s Website
• Find Trisha on Facebook
• Find Trisha on Instagram
• Life Song

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• Foster Our Community Instagram

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

In this episode of The ReStoried Podcast, we sit down with Vince Smith, former foster parent and director of Keystone Family Alliance, an organization committed to educating, motivating, and equipping churches across Pennsylvania to care for vulnerable children both locally and globally.

Vince shares his journey as a foster parent to 35 children and the heart behind his work with Keystone Family Alliance. He opens up about the alarming needs in the child welfare system and how the church can—and must—respond. As Vince says, “It wasn’t that the church didn’t care. They just had no idea what the need was, and they didn’t know how to take a practical next step.”

You’ll learn how Keystone Family Alliance is bridging the gap by creating wraparound Care Communities that offer prayer, resources, and tangible support—keeping foster families involved longer and stronger.

Whether you're a church leader, foster parent, or someone who wants to make a difference, this episode will inspire and equip you to take your next faithful step.

Episode Highlights:

• Foster Care Awareness Month
• Meet Vince Smith
• Keystone Family Alliance
• Foster Care & the Church
• Church Mobilization

Find more on Guest:

• Keystone Family Alliance
• Keystone Family Alliance on Instagram
• Keystone Family Alliance on Facebook
• Email Vince at vince@keyfam.org

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• Schedule a coffee date with Nicole!
• Visit Our Website
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• Foster Our Community Instagram

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, we're sharing a replay of a powerful and important conversation with Brannon Marshall and Judy McClintock as they share practical ways to empower churches to support foster families.

In this episode, we're joined by Brannon Marshall, the pastor of North Canton Chapel, and Judy, the director of family life. Their perspectives provide valuable insights into the churches' role in supporting foster families.

Brannon’s deep involvement in our community offers valuable insights, while Judy brings her perspective from witnessing the journeys of foster and adoptive families in our congregation. We reflect on Jason Johnson's powerful quote, "We are not all called to do the same thing, but we can all do something," and discuss practical ways churches can translate awareness into meaningful action.

We explore common reasons churches hesitate to get involved and offer strategies to overcome these barriers. We emphasize the importance of moving towards brokenness rather than shying away from it. From building supportive communities to offering tangible resources, we discuss concrete steps churches can take to make a positive impact.

Amidst the multitude of ministries competing for attention and resources, we examine how to discern and prioritize support for vulnerable families within our church's mission. Finally, we address pastors and ministry leaders, offering practical guidance on initiating efforts to support foster families within their congregations.

Episode Highlights:

• Introduction to Brannon Marshall & Judy McClintock
• Compassion fatigue in the church
• A message to Lead Pastors
• What Can We Do as a Church to Support Foster Families?
• Everyone Can Do Something

Find more on Guest:

• North Canton Chapel

Find More on Hope Bridge:

• Visit Our Website
• Follow us on Instagram
• Follow us on Facebook
• Foster Our Community Instagram

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.