Lost & Found: Lost in a System, Found by the Church
Purpose:
- To raise awareness about the critical conditions faced by vulnerable populations, including those in foster care, homelessness, trafficking, incarceration, and other crises.
- To highlight the impactful work being done by faith-based organizations in these areas, showcasing their dedication and successes.
- To inspire and mobilize the body of Christ toward meaningful action, facilitating connections with existing teams and ministries already on the frontlines of this work.
Episodes
42 episodes
Host Housing Program for Transition | Christina Dronen
Christina from finally family homes talks with us about how we can host a family in our home by renting them a room. This is a great tool to help keep our young people aging out of foster care from ending up on the streets.
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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24:59
Trauma Informed Therapy for Kids and Families |Nancy Rodas
Today our conversation with Nancy, Rodas takes us to Rancho San Antonio, this youth diversion program is an alternative to the traditional juvenile justice system, in hopes to close the revolving door that often happens with youth who have had ...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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24:54
Supporting Strong Fathers/Thriving Dads | Dr. Alan-Michael Graves
Often times the role of a father can be undervalued, certainly that has been the case for many single dads. Today we talked with Dr. Allen-Michael Graves from Good Plus Foundation, where he works to support dad’s and help them find their value,...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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24:54
Keeping Families out of Child Protective Services | Corey Halloran
Corey Halloran from Care Portal shares how this ministry is a great entry point for anyone who wants to find a way to impact of vulnerable children, and doesn't know where to start and either you have a lot of resources or not. Core...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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25:00
From Foster Kid to Foster Dad PT 2 | Calvin Smith
Today's conversation is particularly impactful, as we continue with Part 2 of our conversation with Calvin Smith, who was raised in a foster home most of his life and then at age 22 became a foster dad and end navigating through the loss of his...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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24:55
From Foster Kid to Foster Dad PT 1 | Calvin Smith
Today's conversation is particularly impactful, as we begin Part 1 of our talk with Calvin Smith, who was raised in an foster home most of his life and then at age 22 became a foster dad and the importance of faith and God's presence thro...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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24:58
Rescuing and Resourcing Trafficked Youth | Dave Cox
| I'm excited to talk to today with Dave Cox from ZOE, Who's work in human trafficking, rescue and restoration is making a difference around the world in particularly here in Los Angeles.https://gozoe.org/ dave@gozoe.org
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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25:00
We Foster LA -Supporting Moms | Lesley Hoff
I am excited to share my conversation with Lesley from we Foster LA as we talk about getting resources to new moms and how we all can be part of hosting showers for these expectant parents.wefosterla.org
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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25:00
Providing Resources for Families Struggling with Food and Security | Josie Casarrubias
Valley Food Bank located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley rides food boxes for families experiencing food insecurity. We distributed through local churches. Today we talk with. Josie Casarrubias, Director of the Valley Food bank about th...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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25:00
Helping Transform Families Experiencing Homelessness | Josie Casarrubias
| Josie Casarrubias, Director of Home Again one of the facilities ran by rescue mission alliance. We talk about how home again provides resources and restorations and families experiencing homelessness all in the name of Christ. JCasarrub...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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25:00
Restoring Trafficked Youth | Shannon Sergey
Human trafficking is a complicated issue, especially when it involves kids. Today on the show, I talk with Shannon Sergey, founder and CEO of Forever Found,and Sara human trafficking victim that was able to go through Forever Found program, an ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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25:01
Keeping siblings connected | Scott Urata
Today I share a microphone with Scott Urata who works for an organization called Foster Love. I do extraordinary work with foster kids and bringing siblings-who have been separated through foster care- together to celebrate at Disneyland. https...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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25:00
Life Transformation for Moms and their Kids | Lisa Cox
Talking with Lisa Cox from Hope Gardens Union rescue Mission today and one of the graduates from the program Denise Galaza, and how they work to provide women and children have a safe place to live while they receive counseling, training,...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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25:00
Helping Parents Make the Best Choice for Their Unborn | Edy Bernal
Talking with Edy Bernal from the Pregnancy Counseling Center about how an ultrasound can save a life and how their mission is tooffer help, hope and truth by empowering individuals to make healthy and life-affirming choices regarding pregnancy....
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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25:02
Equipping Churches to Provide Loving Homes for Children in Foster Care | Ryan McDonald
In the studio today, we had a great conversation with Ryan Mcdonald from Foster the City where he believes there is A church for every child. He is passionate about equipping churches to provide loving homes for children in foster care. and how...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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25:01
Surviving Foster Care | Chanel
Today we talk with Chanel on the risks of aging out of the foster system without a caring family to support you. We would like to connect with Chanel. Please reach out to me. Jones.chanel96@gmail.com
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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25:02
Healing through the power of storytelling | Tige Charity
Tige Charity and I talk about how Kids in the Spotlight helps foster youth heal and grow through the power of storytelling and filmmaking. tige@kitsinc.org
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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25:01
Children Without a Home | Ken Craft
Today we talk about children experiencing homelessness and how they faces instability, fear, and a loss of safety, essentials every child needs to thrive and the work HOPE is doing to impact these kids, ken.craft@hopethemission.org
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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25:01
Blending a Family | Destiny
Destiny's Story of Foster to Adoption srayburn@urm.org
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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25:01
Foster/Adoptive Dad | Kawika Keliikuli
I am super excited about this series. One of my friends and a staff member at Shepherd is becoming a new foster to adopt dad and we are going to chronicle his journey and this is the first show in that series. I'm excited for you to meet Kawika...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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25:00
LAC Faith Collaborative | Dominique Robinson
Today we talk about the groundbreaking efforts in LA County has made to engage faith faith community in the work of foster children and care. With our special guest, Dominique Robinson.robind@dcfs.lacounty.gov
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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25:00
Anti- Human Trafficking | Alan Smyth
Alan Smyth was in the studio today to talk about the challenges with human trafficking and minors, the work they are doing to rescue and restore these children something you won't want to miss. Alan@savinginnocence.org
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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25:00
Sanctity of Life | Talitha Phillips
On today’s program, we discuss sanctity of life with Talitha Phillips from Clara’s Health and the important to love people through all their decisions, even if we don’t agree with them. WWW.clarishealth.or...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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25:00