Fostering Kingdoms

Jessica Smithers-Jones
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The Podcast for Christian Foster Carers. Opening up conversations to deepen our faith, support through challenges and build strong communities. Hi I'm Jess, a wife, a mum of 3 boys & a Foster Carer. I've been a foster carer for over 6yrs, and a parent for 15yrs. I've seen a lot, but also have a lot to learn. This podcast has been created to help Foster Carers see God has big plans for their lives, and how we can take time for our own personal growth and relationship with Jesus as we try to navigate through the storms of life and fostering. It's not easy, but with God we can do anything.

  1. 3D AGO

    Creating Stability in an Uncertain System

    When the outside world feels unpredictable,your home can become a place of steadiness, peace, and rhythm not perfection, but safety. This episode is about creating stability from the inside out. We are the heart of the home, we create the stability even in the rocky places. Our faith holds us, if you would like a place to sit and reflect visit us at FosteringKingdoms.com

    14 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Building a Beautiful Life, Even in a Broken System

    Because yes fostering can be heavy.But it can also be beautiful. Even inside messy systems, even with uncertainty, evenwhen things don’t always make sense you are still allowed to create a life that feels full, joyful, and meaningful. This episode is an invitation to lift our eyes andremember that your life is not defined only by what you’re holding but also by what you’re building. As foster carers we often get so caught up in the systems we live in that we forget to prioritise our own happiness. If you feel you need a quiet space to reflect on this visit us at Fostering Kingdoms.

    15 min

  3. FEB 1

    When Your Integrity is Questioned

    This episode is for the carers who have ever feltmisunderstood, unfairly judged, or left doubting themselves because someoneelse questioned their character before ever getting to know their heart. If you would like to connect with us deeper, visit us at Fostering Kingdoms

    13 min

  4. JAN 28

    Same Care, Different Systems

    Something many carers quietly navigate everyday, often without language for it, and it’s rarely discussed, no training offered, no true understanding, just expected to know. The reality that every child is different and with those differences come different systems, different thresholds, and different expectations, even within the same authority, but also across multiple authorities, agencies, 3rd parties and anyone else who may have a part to play in the child’s life. But we stay consistent in our care, even when everything around the child is fragile. If you want to sit with this subject a little bit longer, check out the reflection over at FosteringKingdoms.com

    15 min

  5. JAN 22

    Carrying Responsibilities with Authority

    In todays episode we are talking to be talking about what it feels like to carry enormous responsibility for a child while holding very little authority to actually shape decisions. We have very little input, but we carry the load, emotionally, physically and spiritually. If you find yourself in these situations, we would love to pray with you, visit us at FosterKingdoms.com

    11 min

  6. JAN 20

    Professional Disagreement

    Professional disagreement should never cost a child their advocate.But when it does, the emotional toll on carers is real.If this is something you’ve lived or are navigating now, I hope this episode reminds you that your voice has value even when it’s misunderstood or you feel unheard, more than anything, I hope it anchors you back into your faith when systems feel shaky.To connect with us deeper, visit us at FosteringKingdoms.com

    14 min

  7. JAN 19

    Advocacy That Costs You

    Standing firm without losing your faith, can often feel challenging, but advocating for the children we are for is one of the hardest things we can find ourselves doing. Season two is isn't about attacking, but it's about creating space for us to be heard, understood and know that we are doing everything we possibly can for the children we care for, even when it gets messy. If you would love to connect more, visit us at FosteringKingdoms

    13 min

  8. JAN 15

    Awareness; Growing without pressure

    As we come to the end of this season, I want to slow things down. Not to wrap everything up neatly but to create space to notice what’s been unfolding across these episodes. Because this season was never about giving you more to do.It was about helping you see yourself, your season, and your growth more clearly. Today’s episode is about awareness.And how awareness, not pressure, is the foundation for real, lasting change. To connect with us deeper, visit us at FosteringKingdoms.com

    12 min
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The Podcast for Christian Foster Carers. Opening up conversations to deepen our faith, support through challenges and build strong communities. Hi I'm Jess, a wife, a mum of 3 boys & a Foster Carer. I've been a foster carer for over 6yrs, and a parent for 15yrs. I've seen a lot, but also have a lot to learn. This podcast has been created to help Foster Carers see God has big plans for their lives, and how we can take time for our own personal growth and relationship with Jesus as we try to navigate through the storms of life and fostering. It's not easy, but with God we can do anything.

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  • Creator
    Jessica Smithers-Jones
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jessica Smithers-Jones
  • Show Website
    Fostering Kingdoms