ADOPTION STRUGGLES AND SUPPORT | Adoption Trauma, Parenting Guides, Biblical Encouragement, Respite, Anxiety Bible Verses

Tim Maudlin, Adoptive Parent, Adoption Life Coach
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The Go-to Podcast for Struggling Adoptive Parents Who Need Biblical Encouragement In Their Parenting Journey! **Top 2% Globally Ranked Podcast** **Top 15 Best Adoptive Mom Podcast – MillionPodcasts ** **Top 50 Christian Parenting Podcast** Did you finally realize your dream of having a family only to have your happily ever after turn into a nightmare? Are you constantly second-guessing your parenting, anxious about whether your child will make good choices and remain faithful? Have you neglected yourself to the point that it’s taken a personal toll on you? If you’re a struggling adoptive parent searching for answers in your parenting journey, you’re in the right place. Hi Neighbor, Welcome to Adoption Struggles and Support. I’m Tim, an adoptive parent, adoption life coach, and ambassador of encouragement. I too felt the joy of having a family of my own, and I wish we could be like other families. But I found myself up late at night, anxious about my adopted child’s future and asking myself, will my child be okay? Where did I go wrong? It was only by grabbing a lifeline from God and my friends that I was able to navigate the challenges of adoptive life. And now I can’t wait to share everything I’ve learned with you. My mission is to teach Christian adoptive parents how to be okay even when their kids aren’t by anchoring them in biblical principles. If you’re ready for real and raw talk with strategies that lead to peace beyond comprehension, so you not only survive, but thrive in life’s storms, this podcast is for you. Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim Connect: tim@anchorsofencouragement.com Community: https://timsuggests.com/community

  1. 1D AGO

    210 – How to Tell Your Child the Truth About Their Adoption (with Jane Baker)

    Has your child started asking questions about their birth family? 🤔 Do you worry about what to say or how much to share? 💬 What if your honesty could actually strengthen your child’s trust and sense of belonging? 💛 Hi Neighbor,  In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down again with my friend and trusted adoption professional, Jane Baker.  Jane has walked alongside countless families navigating the tender emotions of adoption reunions when children want to know more about—or even meet—their birth families. 💞 Together, we talk about how to: ✨ Let your child set the pace in learning their story. 🕊️ Be the source of truth about their adoption—spoken with kindness. 💗 Share difficult details with honesty, empathy, and tact. 🌿 Care for your own emotions as a parent while guiding your child through theirs. I’ll also share a biblical principle that pairs perfectly with Jane’s wisdom. 📖 It’s a call to practice tact and kindness—to choose words that build understanding, confidence, and security in your child. If you’ve wondered how to handle these delicate moments with truth and grace, this episode will bring clarity, encouragement, and hope.  Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim💙 P.S. If you’ve ever felt lost trying to connect Scripture with the realities of adoption trauma, I’d love to walk alongside you. I’m opening a few free spots for one-on-one conversations where we can talk through practical tools and Biblical encouragement for your journey. 👉 Send me an email at tim@anchorsofencouragement.com to grab your spot. I’d be honored to walk with you. 💙 If you haven’t joined our private community, consider this an invitation. It’s a safe space to share your struggles and triumphs with fellow adoptive parents who truly understand what you're going through. Connect with Jane Baker: Phone: 256-353-8528 Email: JBaker@adoption-associates.com Website: https://www.adoption-associates.com/ Listen to Jane’s Episodes: 8 – Adoption Trauma Defined! Part 1: How to Understand Its Causes and Effects with Jane Baker 9 – Adoption Trauma Defined! Part 2: How to Find Help and a Good Therapist with Jane Baker 86 – When Friends Fail You! How Adoptive Parents Can Heal From Betrayal? With Jane Baker 183 – Adoption Struggles: Wisdom I Wish I Had Known with Jane Baker

    16 min

  2. OCT 5

    209 – 3 Biblical Steps to Eliminate Hurry and Find Peace, Calm, and Rest

    ❗Are you constantly rushing, feeling like there’s never enough time in the day? 💭Do you long for real peace, but life’s chaos keeps pulling you away? 🌟What if slowing down could actually help you experience God’s presence more fully? Hi Neighbor, A simple card on my cabin door inspired this unplugged episode. “Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life.” ~Dallas Willard I reflect on how embracing God’s gifts can help us ruthlessly eliminate hurry from our lives. Surrounded by God’s creation and longtime friends, I’ve been reminded that peace, calm, and rest are already available. We just need to make room for them. I’ll share 3 Biblical steps that have helped me experience these gifts from God. Whether you’re an adoptive parent navigating unique challenges, or simply someone feeling weary from life’s storms, I hope this episode encourages you to slow down and receive the peace, calm, and rest God offers. Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim 💙 P.S. If you haven’t joined our private community, consider this an invitation. It’s a safe space to share your struggles and triumphs with fellow adoptive parents who truly understand what you're going through.

    11 min

  3. SEP 28

    208 – Finding Peace in Pain No One Understands: Psalm 3 for Adoptive Parents

    He experienced one tragedy after another 💔. If that wasn't enough, he then experienced the ultimate act of betrayal 😢. How could a son do this to his father? Life would never be the same. Yet through it all, he was still able to find peace. Hi Neighbor, As an adoptive parent, have you faced sleepless nights filled with fear, wondering if peace will ever come? Adoption can bring heartbreak no one else sees💔. In Psalm 3, David poured out his pain and found peace. This episode shows you how to do the same. We’ll explore Psalm 3 and the story of David, and I’ll share how journaling can be a powerful tool for adoptive parents to process their emotions and find peace in the middle of heartbreak. Even in sleepless nights and hidden tears, God sees, sustains, and gives rest to weary parents.🕊️ Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim 💙 P.S. If you’ve ever felt lost trying to connect Scripture with the realities of adoption trauma, I’d love to walk alongside you. I’m opening a few free spots for one-on-one conversations where we can talk through practical tools and Biblical encouragement for your journey. 👉 Send me an email at tim@anchorsofencouragement.com to grab your spot. I’d be honored to walk with you. 💙 👉 If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. I recorded a quick video to show you how. Thanks so much!

    16 min

  4. SEP 20

    207 – Encouraging Bible Verses to Help Adoptive Parents Partner with God and Keep Going

    He faced one discouraging obstacle after another. Yet through it all, he persisted. How did he do it? First, he partnered with God.  Hi Neighbor! Do you ever feel like you’re facing one discouraging obstacle after another in your adoption journey? You’re not alone. 💔 As an adoptive parent and coach, I know exactly what that feels like and how to persist through it. So, what’s my secret? Partnering with God and using journaling as a daily anchor. In this episode, I’ll share: ✨ My personal journaling experience ✨ Inspiration from one of my favorite Bible characters in Genesis 39 ✨ An easy way to start journaling—even if you’ve never done it before ✨ How pen-to-paper can help you partner with God And so much more. Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim 💙 P.S. If you’ve ever felt lost trying to connect Scripture with the realities of adoption trauma, I’d love to walk alongside you. I’m opening a few free spots for one-on-one conversations where we can talk through practical tools and Biblical encouragement for your journey. 👉 Send me an email at tim@anchorsofencouragement.com to grab your spot. I’d be honored to walk with you. 💙 Here are a couple of my favorite Bible Apps for comparing translations. YouVersion and Blue Letter Bible

    12 min

  5. SEP 13

    206 – The Worst Advice for Adoptive Parents? And Why It Turned Out to Be the Best

    It was the worst advice I ever received as an adoptive parent and, strangely enough, it turned out to be the best advice too. Hi Neighbor, If you’ve ever felt crushed by unsolicited advice 😣 or wondered if you’re failing your kids 💔, you’re not alone. Some words sting and stay with you—but sometimes, with time and perspective, they can also become lifelines. In this episode, I share the story of how a piece of “terrible” advice was both the worst and best advice I ever received. On its own, it wasn’t enough. But paired with a fresh perspective and the right support, it became a foundation for hope and healing. Curious what it was? Tune in for an honest look at the adoption journey and the surprising wisdom hidden in hurtful words. Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim💙 P.S. If you’ve ever felt lost trying to connect Scripture with the realities of adoption trauma, I’d love to walk alongside you. I’m opening a few free spots for one-on-one conversations where we can talk through practical tools and Biblical encouragement for your journey. 👉 Send me an email at tim@anchorsofencouragement.com to grab your spot—I’d be honored to walk with you. 💙

    9 min

  6. SEP 6

    205 – If You’re Feeling Lost as an Adoptive Parent? THIS Could Be Your Lifeline!

    “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” 🌿 Ecclesiastes 3:1  Whatever season you’re in on your adoption journey, we can get through it together.  If you’re feeling lost as an adoptive parent, THIS could be your lifeline. Remember, you’re not alone!  Hi Neighbor, Solomon in Ecclesiastes reminds us: there’s a time for everything. Whether you’re grieving 😢, celebrating 🎉, or searching for answers 🔎 in your adoption journey, every season has value and purpose. Every adoption journey has its own season. Sometimes joyful, sometimes tough💔. You’re not alone walking through it. There’s a community waiting to support you, no matter what chapter you’re in. Are you feeling lost as an adoptive parent? You don’t have to walk alone. Find encouragement, and let others walk with you through the highs and lows. Connection is your lifeline.  Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim 💙 P.S. If you haven’t joined our private community, consider this an invitation. It’s a safe space to share your struggles and triumphs with fellow adoptive parents who truly understand what you're going through.

    8 min

  7. AUG 28

    204 – 5 Encouraging Bible Verses to Guide Adoptive Parents Through Life’s Fog

    How do you navigate through the fog of life? I would like to suggest you consider relying on Someone with a better vantage point ✨. Someone who can shine the light on your path. Hi Neighbor, Adoptive life can feel foggy, uncertain, and overwhelming. Sometimes the best way forward is to slow down, trust a higher perspective 🙏, and let go of needing to see every step ahead. What would it look like for you to drive with “low beams” today? In this special mindset episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I would like to suggest you consider relying on Someone with a better vantage point, Someone who can shine a light on your path. We’ll consider this question in light of verses found in Psalm 119, Ecclesiastes 12, Micah 6, and Mark 12. And finally, make a direct application to the adoption journey from James 1. Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim 💙 P.S. If you haven’t joined our private community, consider this an invitation. It’s a safe space to share your struggles and triumphs with fellow adoptive parents who truly understand what you're going through.

    9 min

  8. AUG 21

    203 – Why Do Good People Suffer? 3 Hidden Benefits for Adoptive Parents

    Why do bad things happen to good people?  Sometimes the answer can only be seen through the perspective of time ⏳. Hi Neighbor! In this episode, we’ll dive into the story of Joseph in Genesis 📖 and see how time gave him clarity on why he suffered the things he did. We’ll also explore 1 Corinthians and Romans to discover 3 powerful benefits of why good people and especially adoptive parents walk through seasons of suffering. 💔 Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim 💙 P.S. If you haven’t joined our private community, consider this an invitation. It’s a safe space to share your struggles and triumphs with fellow adoptive parents who truly understand what you're going through.

    29 min
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The Go-to Podcast for Struggling Adoptive Parents Who Need Biblical Encouragement In Their Parenting Journey! **Top 2% Globally Ranked Podcast** **Top 15 Best Adoptive Mom Podcast – MillionPodcasts ** **Top 50 Christian Parenting Podcast** Did you finally realize your dream of having a family only to have your happily ever after turn into a nightmare? Are you constantly second-guessing your parenting, anxious about whether your child will make good choices and remain faithful? Have you neglected yourself to the point that it’s taken a personal toll on you? If you’re a struggling adoptive parent searching for answers in your parenting journey, you’re in the right place. Hi Neighbor, Welcome to Adoption Struggles and Support. I’m Tim, an adoptive parent, adoption life coach, and ambassador of encouragement. I too felt the joy of having a family of my own, and I wish we could be like other families. But I found myself up late at night, anxious about my adopted child’s future and asking myself, will my child be okay? Where did I go wrong? It was only by grabbing a lifeline from God and my friends that I was able to navigate the challenges of adoptive life. And now I can’t wait to share everything I’ve learned with you. My mission is to teach Christian adoptive parents how to be okay even when their kids aren’t by anchoring them in biblical principles. If you’re ready for real and raw talk with strategies that lead to peace beyond comprehension, so you not only survive, but thrive in life’s storms, this podcast is for you. Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim Connect: tim@anchorsofencouragement.com Community: https://timsuggests.com/community

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