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The Forgotten Podcast

The Forgotten Initiative
Foster Care
Adoption
Community Support
Child Welfare
Christian Faith
Faith
Mental Health
Generational Trauma
Forgiveness
Child Neglect
Trauma
Support For Families
Katherine Wolf
Motherhood
Parenting
Family Support
Reunification
Sibling Bonds
Trauma Recovery
Fatherhood

We want to see people everywhere supporting the foster care community and experiencing Jesus together. So, in this podcast, we are sharing the stories of the foster care community to bring awareness that leads to action!

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes302Founded9 years ago
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The child welfare system is far from perfect. However, numerous individuals, agency workers, and organizations like us are working faithfully to help support and uplift the children and families within that system.

Our guest today knows this system... more

Foster care has a way of changing how we see the world. It asks us to step into hard places, stay present, and let God reshape our perspective. For our latest guest, that’s meant gaining a richer perspective on biological parents, a deeper appreciati... more

“When trauma is our teacher, we are ill-equipped to live healthy lives in healthy environments. What we learn, we live.”

We know that trauma often accompanies children when they enter the child welfare system. Usually, we talk about the effects of ... more

Whether it’s across the world or in all four corners of her home, my guest today has over two decades of experience in the foster care and adoptive community. Beth Guckenberger lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, Todd. Together, they serve as... more

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Recent Guests

Crystal Paine
Foster parent and advocate for children with disabilities
Money Saving Mom and The Crystal Paine Show
Episode: Episode 279: Space in Our Hearts and in Our Homes (w/ Crystal Paine)
Byron Kehler
A trauma therapist based in Portland, Oregon, with extensive experience working with survivors of abuse and childhood trauma.
Episode: Episode 278: Looking Back at Our Trauma to Move Forward (w/ Byron Kehler)
Beth Guckenberger
Co-executive director of Back2Back Ministries, author of 16 books, speaker on reckless faith.
Back2Back Ministries
Episode: Episode 277: Pursuing Reckless Faith (w/ Beth Guckenberger)
David Zimmer
A musician and head of production and promotion at Sovereign Grace Music, involved in foster care.
Sovereign Grace Music
Episode: Episode 274: Everything’s in His Hands (w/ David and Julie Zimmer)
Julie Zimmer
Volunteers at BSide U 4 Life, supporting vulnerable families.
BSide U 4 Life
Episode: Episode 274: Everything’s in His Hands (w/ David and Julie Zimmer)
Shanelle Dupree
Strategic connector, executive director of a social service nonprofit focused on racial equity in all helping systems.
Episode: Episode 272: Striving for Racial Equity in the Child Welfare System (w/ Shanelle Dupree)
Kyle Seick
A foster dad who has adopted four siblings and co-hosts Foster Fathers podcast
Episode: Episode 271: Foster Fathers (w/ Chris Easley & Kyle Seick)
Chris Easley
A foster dad who has adopted a girl and is preparing to adopt a boy, co-host of Foster Fathers podcast
Episode: Episode 271: Foster Fathers (w/ Chris Easley & Kyle Seick)
Sarah Hott
Foster parent and part-time church worker
Episode: Episode 269: Opening Your Heart and Home to Those in Need (w/ Sarah Hott)

Host

Jamie Cabe
Host and advocate for foster care, sharing stories and insights related to the foster care community.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 611 ratings
  • LOVE the forgotten podcast

    As an adoptive (out of foster care) mom, I have been deeply encouraged by the forgotten podcast so many times over the years. This podcast brings me gospel perspective when things are hard & when things are good. Thank you, forgotten podcast!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sari ck
    United Statesa month ago
  • Invaluable resource

    I’ve been a listener of this podcast since 2019, and it’s invaluable to me. The sacred work of sharing the perspectives of foster kids,adoptees, foster and adoptive parents, bio children, case workers— and all types that go into this system is handled with such care by Jaime and the TFI team. Having so many perspectives cover a variety of topics is invaluable to those currently or preparing to go into the throws of this system. As an adoptee who grew up with violence, it’s also healing and educa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    melee99
    United States6 months ago
  • Amazing resource!

    My husband and I both listen to every episode! We are first year foster parents and we can’t get enough of this podcast. We’ve learned so much from so many different perspectives. We feel supported and encouraged and pointed to Jesus heart every time we listen. Thankful for this resource!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    New foster parents
    United States10 months ago
  • Great interviews

    The interviews are wide-ranging and have great perspective and info! I do wish the host spent less time trying to always relate things back to herself and her story.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    bcbsmnuser
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best Foster Care Podcast!

    Such a great podcast for anyone involved in foster care. Highly recommend for parents, youth, social workers, and Christian leaders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LondonBizOwner
    United States2 years ago

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Many praise the hosts for their heartfelt approach and dedication to the foster care community.
Reviews note the podcast's effectiveness in providing support and insights for those involved or interested in foster care, emphasizing the Christian perspective.
Some listeners desire more detailed information on the religious discussions within episodes.
Listeners find this podcast invaluable for its diverse perspectives and educational content on foster care.

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Apple Podcasts
#179
Colombia/Kids & Family

Talking Points

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Episode 279: Space in Our Hearts and in Our Homes (w/ Crystal Paine)
Q: How did your kids respond to having a foster child in the home?
It was an adjustment for their family, with discussions and agreements needed to ensure everyone felt comfortable with the placement.
Episode 279: Space in Our Hearts and in Our Homes (w/ Crystal Paine)
Q: What led you into this whole foster care journey in the first place?
Crystal and her husband didn't initially plan to enter foster care but were drawn to it after years of infertility and seeing local needs.
Episode 278: Looking Back at Our Trauma to Move Forward (w/ Byron Kehler)
Q: What are some key things foster parents should know about the trauma children experience?
Foster parents need to understand that the children are coming in with trauma responses and that their previous experiences influence their behavior.
Episode 273: Finding Hope While Healing from a Painful Past (w/ Destini McAlister)
Q: What prompted you to step into therapy?
Destini shares that after taking an ancestry test and discovering her biological father's identity, she felt overwhelmed and decided to seek therapy as a healthy way to process her feelings.
Episode 273: Finding Hope While Healing from a Painful Past (w/ Destini McAlister)
Q: How did you come to the decision to ask your foster family to adopt you?
Destini explains that she needed a forever family as she was approaching 18 and didn't want to face the uncertainty of being on her own without support.

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Focused on the experiences and needs of the foster care community, the content highlights personal stories from a diverse array of voices including foster parents, former foster children, and experts in the field. Key themes include trauma, adoption, community support, and faith, emphasizing the importance of empathy, understanding, and shared responsibility among all stakeholders in the foster care system. This podcast is particularly noteworthy for its integration of Christian values and perspectives throughout discussions, creating a unique space for those involved in foster care, regardless of their personal beliefs.

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Recent guests on The Forgotten Podcast include:

1. Crystal Paine
2. Byron Kehler
3. Beth Guckenberger
4. David Zimmer
5. Julie Zimmer
6. Shanelle Dupree
7. Kyle Seick
8. Chris Easley

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