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.
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ReStoried
82. Replay- From Awareness to Action: Empowering Churches to Support Foster Families with Brannon Marshall & Judy McClintock
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, we're sharing a replay of a powerful and important conversation with Brannon Marshall and Judy McClintock as they share practical ways to empower churches to support foster families.
In this episode, we're joined by Brannon Marshall, the pastor of North Canton Chapel, and Judy, the director of family life. Their perspectives provide valuable insights into the churches' role in supporting foster families.
Brannon’s deep involvement in our community offers valuable insights, while Judy brings her perspective from witnessing the journeys of foster and adoptive families in our congregation. We reflect on Jason Johnson's powerful quote, "We are not all called to do the same thing, but we can all do something," and discuss practical ways churches can translate awareness into meaningful action.
We explore common reasons churches hesitate to get involved and offer strategies to overcome these barriers. We emphasize the importance of moving towards brokenness rather than shying away from it. From building supportive communities to offering tangible resources, we discuss concrete steps churches can take to make a positive impact.
Amidst the multitude of ministries competing for attention and resources, we examine how to discern and prioritize support for vulnerable families within our church's mission. Finally, we address pastors and ministry leaders, offering practical guidance on initiating efforts to support foster families within their congregations.
Episode Highlights:
- Introduction to Brannon Marshall & Judy McClintock
- Compassion fatigue in the church
- A message to Lead Pastors
- What Can We Do as a Church to Support Foster Families?
- Everyone Can Do Something
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