The Adoption & Foster Care Journey

Sandra Flach
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The Adoption & Foster Care Journey

Host Sandra Flach is a mom of 8 children, 5 through adoption—one kinship and 4 international. Her youngest 2 are teens diagnosed with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). With over 30 years of parenting experience and 20 plus years as an adoptive and kinship parent, she’s made mountains of mistakes and learned loads of lessons. She understands the difficult road of parenting children with trauma histories—and she is still in the trenches! Orphans No More is a podcast to encourage, educate, and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care, and kinship care. We aim to support adoptive and foster families by sharing encouraging real-life stories and equipping them with modern-day research and parenting techniques.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Episode 462 - What Scripture & Science Say About Resilience with Dr. Nicole Wilke, PhD

    "In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." -Romans 8:37   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, host Sandra Flach talks with Dr. Nicole Wilke, PhD.    Nicole is a researcher, missionary, author and marriage & family therapist dedicated to improving care for vulnerable children & families globally. She currently serves as Director of Christian Alliance for Orphans’ Center on Applied Research for Vulnerable Children & Families, bridging research and practice to improve care for vulnerable children & families around the globe. Dr. Wilke’s passion for this work stems from her family’s experience with adoption & fostering. Having lived on 4 continents, Nicole currently resides with her family in Peru, where they work to improve the system for children in alternative care.   Tune is as Sandra and Nicole discuss what Scripture and Science say about resilience.    Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father on amazon.com Christian Alliance For Orphans Research Center Books by Dr. Nicole Wilke on Amazon:                 Overcoming—What Scripture & Science Say About Resilience                 Caleb Koala’s Comeback Ride   Instagram: dr.nicolewilke Facebook: Nicole Wilke

    41 min

  2. JAN 6

    Episode 461 - New Year, New Season with Sandra Flach

    "Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked. Or stand in the way that sinners take Or sit in the company of mockers, But whose delight is in the law of the LORD, And who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers." -Psalm 1:1-3   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, host Sandra Flach shares an inspiring message as we all step into a new year and a new season.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father on Amazon.com

    34 min

  3. 12/30/2024

    Episode 460 - The Dangers of Energy Drinks with Dr. Jerrod Brown

    "He gives strength to the weary, And increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, And young men stumble and fall; But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not grow weary, They will walk and not be faint." -Isaiah 40:29-31   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, Dr. Jerrod Brown returns to discuss the dangers energy drinks pose for children, especially our kids with trauma histories and/or brain differences from prenatal exposure to alcohol or other drugs.   Dr. Brown is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. He has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers, professionals, and organizations pertaining to autism spectrum disorder, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, confabulation, suggestibility, trauma and other life adversities, traumatic brain injuries and youth fire setting.   Jerrod has completed 4 separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Neuropsychology, autism spectrum disorder, other health disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries. He completed a postdoctoral certificate in Leadership & Organizational Strategy and a professional certificate in Forensic Psychology. Jerrod has published several articles & book chapters and is regularly featured on several international podcasts—including this one   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.   Links mentioned in this episode: justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father on Amazon.com

    49 min

  4. 12/23/2024

    Episode 459 - Advent—God’s Gift of Love with Sandra Flach

    "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." -John 3:16   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   This episode is the 4th and final episode in our annual Advent Series. Each week host Sandra Flach will share a Scripture, a short message, a Holiday Parenting Survival Strategy, and a breath prayer for you to practice through the week.   Listen in as Sandra shares a message about God’s greatest gift of love.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father on Amazon.com

    25 min

  5. 12/16/2024

    Episode 458 - Advent—Finding True Joy with Sandra Flach

    "You make known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in your presence; With eternal pleasures at your right hand." -Psalm 16:11   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   This episode is the 3rd in our annual December Advent Series. Each week host Sandra Flach will share a Scripture, a short message, a Holiday Parenting Survival Strategy, and a breath prayer for you to practice through the week.   Listen in as Sandra shares a message about finding true joy at Christmas and every day of the year.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father on Amazon.com

    25 min

  6. 12/09/2024

    Episode 457 - Advent—Peace in Surrender with Sandra Flach

    “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” -Philippians 4:7   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode is the 2nd in our annual December Advent Series. Each week host Sandra Flach will share a Scripture, a short message, a Holiday Parenting Survival Strategy, and a breath prayer for you to practice through the week.   Listen in as Sandra shares a message about peace.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father on Amazon.com

    32 min

  7. 12/02/2024

    Episode 456 - Advent—Hope for the Holidays with Sandra Flach

    "Yes, my soul, find rest in God; My hope comes from Him. Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken." -Psalm 62:5-6   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   We’re kicking off December with our annual Advent Series. Each week host Sandra Flach will share a Scripture, a short message, a Holiday Parenting Survival Strategy, and a breath prayer for you to practice through the week.   Listen in this week as Sandra shares a message about hope.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father on Amazon.com

    27 min

  8. 11/25/2024

    Episode 455 - Thanksgiving Prayers with Sandra Flach

    "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever." -Psalm 118:1   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   This week we close out National Adoption Awareness Month with host Sandra Flach as she shares a message on gratitude.   Listen in as Sandra shares from her gratefulness journal and prays for listeners as we embark on the holiday season.    Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father on Amazon.com

    36 min
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Host Sandra Flach is a mom of 8 children, 5 through adoption—one kinship and 4 international. Her youngest 2 are teens diagnosed with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). With over 30 years of parenting experience and 20 plus years as an adoptive and kinship parent, she’s made mountains of mistakes and learned loads of lessons. She understands the difficult road of parenting children with trauma histories—and she is still in the trenches! Orphans No More is a podcast to encourage, educate, and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care, and kinship care. We aim to support adoptive and foster families by sharing encouraging real-life stories and equipping them with modern-day research and parenting techniques.

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