The Forgotten Podcast
1) Episode 277: Pursuing Reckless Faith (w/ Beth Guckenberger)
Whether it’s across the world or in all four corners of her home, my guest today has over two decades of experience in the foster care and adoptive community. Beth Guckenberger lives in Cincinnati, Oh...Show More
2) Episode 276: More Than How Your Story Began (w/ Hope Watts)
Adoption and foster care are often depicted in dramatic ways in the media. Whether it’s an adult suddenly discovering the truth that they were adopted or a depiction of constant conflict between a ch...Show More
3) Episode 275: Finding Your Role in the Foster Care Community (w/ Thomas Dent)
If you’re listening to this, chances are it was passion that first pulled you into your role in the foster care community—whether you’re a professional, a caregiver, an advocate, or a faithful support...Show More
4) Episode 274: Everything’s in His Hands (w/ David and Julie Zimmer)
“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” – James 1:27 (ESV) You’ve probably h...Show More
5) Episode 273: Finding Hope While Healing from a Painful Past (w/ Destini McAlister)
Content / Trigger Warning: This episode does contain mentions and descriptions of abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse. If any of this may be triggering for you, we recommend you either listen carefully, ...Show More
6) Episode 272: Striving for Racial Equity in the Child Welfare System (w/ Shanelle Dupree)
The child welfare system can be confusing and complex. Families are often expected to navigate administrative systems, the criminal justice system, the legal system, and the social system—all at the s...Show More
7) Episode 271: Foster Fathers (w/ Chris Easley & Kyle Seick)
Note: In this episode, Jami talks about her pregnancy—but don’t worry, you didn’t miss another baby announcement! If you’re part of our TFI family, you know her sweet little one has already arrived. T...Show More
8) Episode 270: Recovering from Addiction to Achieve Reunification (w/ Jacob Jackson)
There are many requirements that a biological parent must meet in order to reunify with their children. While these requirements are necessary to ensure that children are being reunited with parents w...Show More
9) Episode 269: Opening Your Heart and Home to Those in Need (w/ Sarah Hott)
Foster care is both rewarding and challenging. It’s happy at times and sad at others; it brings hard days as well as beautiful moments. If you are in the foster care community, you’ve likely seen (or ...Show More
10) Episode 268: Building Compassion for Those Struggling with Addiction (w/ Christina Dent)
Substance use is a major factor in foster care cases;Â in 2017 alone, more than half of the children who entered care under age 5 did so because of parental drug use. Addiction is an issue that runs pa...Show More