Called to Love: An Adoption Podcast for Christian Parents - Christian Adoption, Trauma and Healing, Foster Care, Parenting Ad
Somer Colbert and Christian ParentingWhether you seek to add to your family through foster care, private domestic adoption or you are called to travel internationally, every adoption story is uniquely beautiful. Yet, each shares a common language of calling, loss, and hardship.
As Christian parents we have a deep desire to love and shepherd our children well, but it can be challenging to navigate loss, trauma and how to best love and... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 153 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingKids & Family | |||
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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast!
For this episode, I am joined by Greg and Hannah East who are both bio parents and adopted a sibling set of three boys from foster care. Greg and Hannah’s story follows a lot of the similar experiences other f... more
Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast!
This episode is a part 2 to an incredible conversation with the author, foster and adoptive mom: Kim Patton. What if the door that seems permanently closed is actually leading somewhere beautiful? Kim’s decade... more
Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast!
This is a part 1 of an amazing conversation with my special guest. She is an author, foster and adoptive mom: Kim Patton. What if the door that seems permanently closed is actually leading somewhere beautiful?... more
Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast!
For this episode, I am joined with an incredible guest who offers us a lot of hope as adoptive and foster parents, trying to help our kids heal from trauma… but this story does come with a trigger warning for ... more
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- God is With You in this Calling
Powerful episode. Real, raw, truthful, encouragement for those waiting or already foster/adoptive parents. An episode I’m sure I will come back to again and again.
Apple Podcasts5N C Chavez
United States7 months ago - Encouraging and Enlightening!
With sincerity and warmth, Somer shares insights that are abundantly helpful to adoptive families. She introduces listeners to guests with a range of experiences snd knowledge. What a blessing she and her show are!
Apple Podcasts5Hally WellsUnited States8 months ago - Validation
As an adoptive mom to 7 this podcast is exactly what I needed to stumble upon. I’ve just been listening through all the past episodes. We’re in a hard season as a family and I really struggle in our small community to feel as though we belong sometimes. It’s nice to hear my husband and I’s feelings and worries are validated and there is an entire community just like us.
Apple Podcasts5Bm503786United States10 months ago - Hope for the Journey
Somer is a bright light! Her authenticity, compassion, and lived experience helps people walk this journey with a lot of hope. Her heart for loving kids and families who are walking through foster care and adoption is beautiful. Thank you for pointing us to the One who writes the best stories and walks with us every step of the way.
Apple Podcasts5Rebekah FinneyUnited States2 years ago - The friend you need
Adoption and foster parenting can feel like a lonely journey. This podcast gives the support and community to help you know you are not alone. Great guests. Great insights.
Apple Podcasts5Rhonda StoppeUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #176 | United States/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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This show centers on foster care, adoption, and trauma within Christian families, blending practical parenting strategies with mental-health and spiritual guidance. Episodes frequently explore navigating anxiety, burnout, and grief, while highlighting faith-based approaches, trauma-informed care, and community support. Guests range from adoptive/foster parents to clinicians, pastors, and church leaders who share actionable tips, personal stories, and resources for building secure attachments and resilient family rhythms. A standout thread is the integration of gospel-centered perspectives with real-world care, church involvement, and trauma recovery, often framed around practical steps listeners can implement at home and in their faith comm... more
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1. Kim Patton
2. Kimberly Haar
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4. Steve Larson
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6. Callie Priest
7. Steve Williams
8. Jenia Williams
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