ReStoried
What kind of stories come to mind when you think of foster care?
Many stories are filled with heartbreak, pain, and sorrow. But what if we could step in and see them turned into stories of hope?
Hope Bridge is on a gospel-led mission to transform the foster care landscape in Ohio. We're here to raise awareness and empower churches and communities to step into action by supporting vulnerable children and families in their local communities.
We’re certainly not the Author of these stories, and it’s true that we can't change the past, but we are called to be key characters in THE story that God has written for His creation.
His is a story of redemption and restoration, a story of HOPE.
In this podcast, we will share how we link arms with churches, county workers, foster families, and those in the community to rewrite the narrative for vulnerable children and families.
We’ll be shining a light on stories of hope, redemption, and transformation and sharing practical ways that you can step in and get involved.
Subscribe now, and together, let's make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Welcome to "ReStoried," a podcast by Hope Bridge.
Episodes
108 episodes
107. Honoring National Adoption Month: Real Stories from Hope Bridge Staff
This November, in honor of Adoption Awareness Month, we’re sharing real stories on the Restoried Podcast about foster care and adoption. Adoption isn’t just paperwork. It’s a journey of faith, trust, and transformation. In this episode, some of...
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106. Where Do We Go From Here? Taking Action for Aged-Out Youth
We’re wrapping up our Aged-Out Youth Series with an important and practical conversation about how you can make a difference. In this episode, we’re sharing tangible ways to step in and support aged-out youth—one of the most vulne...
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105. From Foster Care to Miss Kentucky: Ariana Rodriguez’s Story
This October, for our series highlighting former foster youth, we’re talking with Ariana Rodriguez, Miss Kentucky and an incredible advocate for foster youth. Ariana grew up bouncing between kinship placements and foster homes. Afte...
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104. From Aging Out to Rising Up: Lyric’s Story
In today’s episode, we sit down with Lyric, a former foster youth whose story is a powerful testimony of resilience, faith, and transformation. Lyric grew up in and out of foster care, navigating kinship placements, residential care, and multip...
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103. Beyond the System: Upcoming Events & Support for Aged-out Youth
In this episode, we’re leaning into an important conversation about aged-out youth in foster care and the challenges they face when transitioning into adulthood. Without consistent support or resources, many young adults leaving foster care str...
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34:24
102. Meet Alesia: Bringing a Unique Perspective to Our Team
In this episode, we’re excited to introduce one of our newest team members, Alesia Jarrard. Married for 17 years and mom to three boys, Alesia brings a unique perspective to our community as an adoptee who has firsthand experience with t...
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26:49
101. Spiritual Formation: The Power of Prayer
Today on the podcast, we’re continuing our series on spiritual formation with a focus on prayer. For many, prayer can feel like a last resort or a quick ritual before meals. But what does it really mean to commune with God in prayer?&n...
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37:28
100. 100 Episodes & Counting: Laughter, Stories, and a Giveaway!
We can’t believe it; this is the 100th episode of the Restoried podcast! To celebrate, we’re switching things up with another “hot seat” episode, where we put each other on the spot with some of the most hilarious, outrageous, and unexpe...
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48:03
99. This Is for the Helpers: A New Way to Meet the Need
Every July, our team takes a step back to look at where we’ve been and where we’re headed. This year, that meeting didn’t quite go the way we expected. We realized something important; our growth and referrals were outpacing what our staff coul...
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27:22
98. Spiritual Formation: Technology Boundaries for a Less Distracted Life
In this Spiritual Formation episode, we’re talking about how technology shapes our daily lives and what it looks like to set some healthy boundaries around it. With phones, TVs, and social media always at our fingertips, it’s so easy to get dis...
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38:51
97. Healing, Horses, and Hope with Kim Meeder
In this episode, we’re talking with Kim Meeder: author, speaker, and co-founder of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Bend, Oregon. Kim’s story is full of redemption and purpose. After walking through her own childhood trauma, she created a space whe...
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96. Spiritual Formation: The Practice of Solitude
We’re back with another episode in our Spiritual Formation series, and this time we’re exploring the quiet, but powerful, practice of solitude. In a culture that celebrates busyness and constant activity, solitude can feel counter-c...
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95. The Impact of Foster Care on Our Faith and Family
In today’s episode, we’re talking about how foster care has impacted our families: the hard parts and the really good ones. Foster care is mission work, and like anything meaningful, it comes with its share of challenges and rewards. If you’re ...
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41:20
94. Navigating FASD with Sandra Flach
This week, we’re talking with Sandra Flach, mom of 8 (5 through adoption), advocate for foster and adoptive families, and someone who knows firsthand what it’s like to parent kids with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Two of Sandra’s chi...
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93. Replay- Choosing 'Yes' Every Day with Jamie Finn
Today, we're wrapping up our July Replay Series with an episode that continues to inspire and uplift.We're thrilled to revisit our conversation with Jamie Finn—bestselling author, founder and President of Foster the Family, host of the R...
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44:15
92. Replay- Love Beyond Boundaries: The Redemptive Story of Foster/Adoptive Mom and Biological Mom with Stacey Burton and Asia Barrett
This July, we’re revisiting some of the most powerful and moving episodes of The ReStoried Podcast in our Replay Series. These stories have left a lasting impact—and we believe they’re worth hearing again.In this replay episode,...
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91. Replay- Being a Part of The Team: A Conversation on How Foster Parents Can Support Reunification
This episode is part of our special July Replay Series, where we're revisiting some of our most meaningful and impactful conversations.In this episode, we dive into the crucial role foster families play in the ...
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90. Replay- Dragging Vs. Leading: The Positive Impact of Foster Care on Your Biological Family
We’re bringing back this episode because it’s especially fitting for summer. Maybe this season has felt heavy—hard to juggle new rhythms, tiring for your biological family, or filled with questions about whether foster care is still good for...
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89. Spiritual Formation: Experiencing God’s Gift in Nature
We’re continuing our Spiritual Formation Series here at Hope Bridge, and this month, we focused on an especially timely theme: Experiencing God’s gift in nature.Whether it’s a walk in the woods, sitting on your porch, or just paying atte...
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34:55
88. When Church Hurts: A Conversation About Single Moms and the Church
At Hope Bridge, two of our biggest priorities are supporting single moms and engaging the local church. But bringing those two things together isn’t always simple. In this episode, we’re discussing a sensitive but important topic: church hurt—s...
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24:27
87. Single Mom, You're Not Failing
In this episode, we’re focusing on the heart behind our Single Moms Program at Hope Bridge. If you’re a single mom, we want you to hear this clearly: you are not failing, and you are not alone. There’s a whole community of women who want to wal...
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86. God Is Bigger Than All of It: A Story of Surrender and Strength with Carly Souza
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Carly Souza, the director of Fostering Hope in Las Vegas. Fostering Hope is an organization that supports foster families, children in foster care, and biological parents by creating pathways for reconciliati...
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44:15
85. Spiritual Formation: The Power of Scripture Memory
We’re back with another episode in our Spiritual Formation series, and today we’re focusing on the practice of scripture memory. This conversation is all about what it means to tuck God’s Word into our hearts—setting our minds on truth and lear...
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84. How to Talk to Your Kids About Adoption & Foster Care — Even If It's Not Your Family’s Story with Trisha White Priebe
In this episode, Trisha White Priebe—an adult adoptee, writer, and speaker—joins the show to talk about something we don’t always think about: how families who aren’t part of the adoption or foster care world can still help their kids understan...
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83. Faith in Action: The Church and Foster Care with Vince Smith
In this episode of The ReStoried Podcast, we sit down with Vince Smith, former foster parent and director of Keystone Family Alliance, an organization committed to educating, motivating, and equipping churches across Pennsylvania to care for vu...
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