10 episodi
We Are the ECHO We Are the ECHO
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- Infanzia e famiglia
Foster care and adoption can be lonely, challenging, and sometimes painful paths to navigate. Maybe you long for a steady and comforting voice to talk you through this expansive wilderness you're in; something to serve as a reminder that you're not alone; a familiar echo of home and stability. We hope you find that here. We are the echo. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearetheecho/support
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Adoption and Infertility
Kelley sits down with Susan Wanderer (She Speaks Stories podcast, Wander On) to talk about infertility and adoption and we get some valuable advice to help those walking this often lonely road.
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Is Adoption Really Plan B?
Kelley sits down with Desiree White (adoptive mom, Director of Community Health Care’s Foster Adoption Clinic, Tacoma WA) to talk about a common statement in our world and it goes something like this: "Adoption is a beautiful Plan B." As if maybe to say, "After everything else you've tried in your pursuit of having a family has failed, try adoption." Certainly, adoption can be a great way to grow family, but it proposes an ethical dilemma which needs to be considered. Am I wanting a child for my family or am I willing to offer my family to a child in need?
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Build a Legacy
Kelley and Randall sit down together for this personal interview about Legacy; how to identify it, how to strive for it, and how to build it for your family and for your community.
To learn more, visit wearetheecho.org.
If you're curious about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, plan to attend one of our Next Steps Events.
Do you lead a business, church, or civic organization and want to learn about caring for vulnerable children and families? Register for one of our upcoming Virtual Coalition Luncheons.
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The Church and Foster Care, Part 2
Randall and Kelley sit down with Stu and Tab Hodges (Pastors, Waters Edge Church) to discuss, among other things, what to do with a personal passion that doesn't get immediately picked up as an official ministry of the church, the value of community partnerships, and a few fun stories along the way.
Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) - cafo.org
Orphan/Stand Sunday, November 8, 2020 - cafo.org/orphansunday
Entrusted Network - entrustednetwork.com
Register for the Entrusted Conference: https://entrustednetwork.com/conference
Virginia's Kids Belong - vakidsbelong.org
Virtual Next Steps Event: https://www.vakidsbelong.org/shine-your-light-event
Coastal Virginia Coalition for Vulnerable Children - FREE Virtual Luncheon, November 4th • noon-1PM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/november-coastal-virginia-coalition-for-vulnerable-children-tickets-121565041311
Do You See Me? - Initiative to End Foster Youth Isolation
wearetheecho.org/give30-landing
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The Church and Foster Care, Part 1
Everyone who follows Jesus has a role in caring for orphans, widows, and the defenseless as an avenue to proclaim His gospel. But knowing your role and how to play it can be unknown territory. And for pastors and church leaders, the effort it takes to lift another ministry off the ground can be exhausting. So what's the solution? There are probably a few, but ECHO's Ambassador Program makes it easy for churches of any size, budget, and volunteer capacity to make a significant and meaningful impact on their community today.
Take advantage of the More Than Enough Assessment: https://mte-assessment.org
Learn more about CarePortal: https://www.careportal.org/get-involved/sign-up-my-church/
Schedule an appointment with ECHO: https://wearetheecho.setmore.com
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The Importance of Community Care
Kelley sits down with Carlyn Menser and Susan Fowler, two busy moms who know a thing or three about margin and what can happen when busyness forces you toward chaos and isolation and what to to help families who are drowning.
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