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ADOPTION STRUGGLES AND SUPPORT | Adoption Trauma, Parenting Guides, Biblical Encouragement, Respite, Anxiety Bible Verses

Tim Maudlin, Adoptive Parent, Adoption Life Coach

The Go-to Podcast for Struggling Adoptive Parents Who Need Biblical Encouragement In Their Parenting Journey!**Top 2% Globally Ranked Podcast****Top 15 Best Adoptive Mom Podcast – MillionPodcasts ****Top 50 Christian Parenting Podcast**Did you finally realize your dream of having a family only to have your happily ever after turn into a nightmare? Are you constantly second-guessing your parenting, anxious about whether your child will make good choices and remain faithful? Have you neglected

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15:48

38 – Is Peace After Betrayal Possible? Psalm 3 and...

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2023/01/06

He experienced one tragedy after another. And if that wasn’t enough, he then experienced the ultimate act of betrayal. How could a son do this to his father? Life would NEVER be the same. Yet through it all, he was still able to find peace. Hi Neighbor! In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, we’ll consider the story of this man from the book of 2 Samuel. And we’ll also look at the psalm he wrote about his experiences. It’s a blueprint for how to face trials in life with courage and

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37 – What Would Peace of Mind Mean In Your Life? It’s...

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2023/01/04

Imagine a peace that is beyond comprehension. This kind of peace is… Real! It’s Possible! And You CAN Experience it! Hi Neighbor! In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, we’ll set the intention for the podcast in the upcoming year. I’ll also share my word for the year and why I believe it will be an anchor of encouragement for you. Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim P.S. As mentioned in this episode… Need help clarifying your calling? That was me until I discovered my

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36 – Be There... How To Comfort a Hurting Friend...

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2022/12/29

Your friend is hurting. What do you say? Hi Neighbor! In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, we’ll consider a quote by an ancient storyteller as a way to comfort a hurting friend without saying a word. Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim P.S. I hope you’ll consider connecting with me in my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement. You don’t have to say a word if you don’t want to:)

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35 – Remember The Last Kid Picked At Recess Feeling?...

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2022/12/26

It’s like the last kid picked at recess feeling. Just because we “grow up” doesn’t mean that feeling ever goes away. Hi Neighbor! In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, we’ll explore what it means to hold space for others. It’s a gift you CAN give to someone else. Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim P.S. Please consider connecting with me in my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement We can hold space for each other.

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34 – How You Can Be The Kind of Friend Your Friend...

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2022/12/22

They’re called yes-men, flatterers, and fair-weather-friends. While it might feel good to have your ego constantly stroked, do “friends” like these really serve you well? Shadow friend… you’ll NEVER measure up! Hi Neighbor! In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, we’ll contrast the idea of a shadow friend and being the kind of friend your friend REALLY needs. Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim P.S. If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in

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33 – How to Have Wings Like a Dove and Fly to Your...

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2022/12/20

Have you ever been so upset about something bad going on in your life that you wish you could fly away? Fly far away to somewhere safe? That’s not unusual. Around 3,000 years ago, the psalmist David felt the same way. There were a lot of bad things going on in his life. He wished for wings like a dove so that he could fly to his safe place. Hi Neighbor! In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, we’ll consider Psalm 55 and how it is possible to fly to your safe place with wings like a dove. But

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32 – 3 Journaling Prompts to Help Adoptive Parents...

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2022/12/15

“I shall pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” Hi Neighbor! In this journaling episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I will combine the quote by Stephen Grellet with the principle in Proverbs 27:17 and share 3 journaling prompts to help adoptive parents become a conduit for kindness. Get your pen and paper ready because Hope and

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31 – Deliberate Acts of Kindness? Our Broken World...

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2022/12/13

There is Beauty in Brokenness, especially when one friend shows kindness to another. I would like to encourage you to consider your fellow human beings as your fellow human friends. Hi Neighbor! Consider the following with me. Deliberate acts of kindness. Our broken world could use more of them. But how can this happen? In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, let’s consider how to go from random acts of kindness to deliberate acts. And check out Episode 7 for an example of a Deliberate Act of

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30 – 3 Journaling Prompts To Help Adoptive Parents...

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2022/12/08

How would it feel to face your struggles with courage and confidence? If that's something you would like to do, may I suggest you surrender to God? Hi Neighbor! In this journaling episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I will share 3 affirmations based on the story of the day I became a Dad from Episode 29 and text from the book of Deuteronomy. These affirmations will help you touch your feelings and surrender your struggles to God. Get your pen and paper ready because Hope and Healing are on the

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29 – Does God Want You To Adopt? Don’t Struggle,...

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2022/12/06

Only a handful of people know the story you are about to hear. After several prank calls and one ALMOST missed call, we finally connected with a birthmother. Everything was going smoothly or so we thought. Then one day, our attorney called me and said the adoption was OFF! Hi Neighbor! Have you ever struggled to trust that adoption is what God wants for you? In this episode, I’ll share the story of when our adoption actually fell through. And the day I became a Dad. We’ll also consider some verses

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28 – Want Hope & Healing? 2 Journaling Prompts for...

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2022/12/01

Would you like Hope and Healing during the struggles of life? May I suggest that you anchor yourself to the text? Hi Neighbor! What does anchoring yourself to the text mean? In this episode, I will answer that question and share 2 journaling prompts based on the story of Joseph from Episode 27. We’ll also consider a couple of verses from the book of Romans. Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life,

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29:53

27 – Why Do Good People Suffer? 3 Benefits Why...

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2022/11/28

Why do bad things happen to good people? Perhaps to understand the answer to that question, requires the perspective of time. Hi Neighbor! In this episode, we’ll consider the story of Joseph in Genesis and how the perspective of time helped him to understand why he suffered the things he did. We’ll also look at passages in the books of 1 Corinthians and Romans to understand 3 benefits why good people and adoptive parents suffer. Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim P.S. If this

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26 – I See You! 3 Simple Words To Encourage Adoptive...

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2022/11/24

I See You! We were miles from where we started. At this point, we were tired but there was no turning back. Then I looked down and saw the encouragement we needed to finish. Hi Neighbor! In this episode, I want to share two stories of simple things someone did to encourage me. And how it made me realize I wasn’t alone. Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim P.S. If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me

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25 – Journaling Prompts for Adoptive Parents – 3 Ways...

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2022/11/21

Do you feel lonely, or overwhelmed? Do you struggle to trust God? Would you like to feel differently? May I suggest you can replace those negative feelings by counting your blessings? Hi Neighbor! In the first episode, I shared the story of my son Jonny and the ONE thing he did to learn to like himself again. He journaled. I would like to begin what I'm hoping will become a regular feature for this podcast... journaling prompts. In this episode, we’ll look at the song, Count Your Blessings, a hymn

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24 – Struggling To Trust If God Wants You To Adopt?...

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2022/11/17

Have you ever struggled with trusting that adoption is what God wants for you? May I suggest that you ask God for clues? Hi Neighbor! In this episode, I would like to respond to an answer a listener gave me to the following question... What would support you the most RIGHT NOW when it comes to adoptive parenting? We’ll consider this answer by looking at the clues God gave Gideon in Judges chapters 6-7. And I’ll share one of the clues we received in our adoption journey with the story of the phone

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23 – Feeling Overwhelmed? Simple Steps You Can Take...

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2022/11/14

Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Of course who doesn’t? A better question might be this... When you do feel overwhelmed, what are some ways that you can implement in order to reduce those feelings? May I suggest that you consider taking some micro steps? Hi Neighbor, I want to welcome you to a special episode of Anchors of Encouragement. This is going to be a different episode than you’re accustomed to hearing. There’s not going to be any intro or outro music. This is about as basic as I can get to

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22 – Too Much Noise In Your Life? 5 Ways To...

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2022/11/07

Could you use some more noise in your life? I didn’t think so! Hi Neighbor!⁣ I don't want to add any more noise to your life. If you're like me, you've got enough noise to go around and then some. What I would like to do in this episode is to share with you 5 ways you can begin to neutralize the noise in your life starting today. We’ll reframe the acronym NOISE and consider it in light of scriptures from Acts 17, Jeremiah 6, Psalm 29, and more. Hope and Healing are on the way. Your

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21 – 5 Bible Verses to Help Adoptive Parents Navigate...

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2022/10/31

Does life ever feel foggy to you? There's no clear path to take. There’s a lot of uncertainty. It’s hard to see your next step. It can get frustrating and at times even depressing. Hi Neighbor!⁣ How do adoptive parents navigate through the fog of life? In this special mindset episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I would like to suggest you consider relying on someone with a better vantage point, someone who can shine a light on your path. We’ll consider this question in light of verses found in

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20 – When Adoptive Parents Feel All Alone? 7 Reasons...

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2022/10/24

Have you ever felt like you were all alone like you were the ONLY one going through a difficult situation? What do you do? Who do you turn to? Hi Neighbor!⁣ In this episode, let’s consider why there can be times when adoptive parents feel like they are all alone and WHY they should consider grabbing hold of an anchor. NEW FEATURE... I’m also introducing a listener participation section. It’s a way to interact with the content in this episode. I’ll play along with you too, enjoy:) Hope and Healing

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19 – How Adoptive Parents Can Use the Psalms for...

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2022/10/17

Imagine the ONE voice you feel the deepest connection with suddenly goes silent. Hi Neighbor!⁣ In this episode, let’s explore that question. I’ll share a personal story about a voice in my life that went silent and how a message from Psalm 139 became a source of healing for me. I believe adoptive parents can use this same message for healing, comfort, and encouragement with their adopted children. Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ P.S. Here’s the link to join our private

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