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
49 episodes
Saving a Child | Debi Harvey
The Greatest gift -the sweetest gift of redemption through a sweet Baby boy – makes protecting the lives of unborn babies more real. You won’t want to miss our conversation with Debi Harvey – from Open arms debi@openarmspregnancy.com
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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25:08
The Greatest Gift - An Adoption Story | Gabi Mosci
“I was so scared, a 4 pound preemie baby is so tiny…" Gabi Mosci, a Foster mom, shares her story of becoming a foster mom and her journey with her sweet baby girl.
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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25:04
Importance of Support During the Holiday | Pastor Dan Broyles
Pastor Dan Royals shares the toll that loneliness and isolation take on all of us, specifically children and care during the holidays- His insights are incredibly timely and poignant. pastordan@valenciahills.com
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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25:05
A Family for the Holiday | Jessica Valdez
The holidays are lonely for kids without parents, our conversation with Jessica Valdez from Olive Crest shines some light on this topic. Jessica valdez@olivecrest.org
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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24:36
Thankfulness | Sophia
The importance of thankfulness during the holidays, as seen through the lens of kids and care. Today we talk with Sophia, our former foster youth and subject matter expert, as she shares the impact of family for foster children.https://i...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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25:04
Light up the Night (Celebrating Children) | Kawika & Lorie
The largest event of its type in the country for foster children; Checking in with Lorie Padilla and Kawika Keliikuli on an event that blesses foster and shelter children during the holidays here in los Angeles.kkeliikuli@shepherdchurch....
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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24:59
A New Start | Gary Hall
I am very excited for you to meet Gary Hall. He heads up a program called Hollywood Impact Studios. This program works with people who are incarcerated or recently released from incarceration? It provides them with training for jobs found in th...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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24:59
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 42
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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 41
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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 40
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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