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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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14:49

158 – Are You Struggling To Trust If God Wants You To...

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2024/11/02

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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13:54

157 – How to Navigate Adoption Struggles with the...

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2024/10/26

Your body is the first to know. Know what? That it’s time to be still. Hi Neighbor, Are you an adoptive parent struggling with a challenging storm in your life? You might feel out of sorts. You might feel a heaviness about you. You might even feel emotionally drained. It’s time to listen to your body, step back, step away, and show yourself grace. It’s time to be still. But how does an adoptive parent do this? That’s what we’ll consider in this episode, along with my personal story and inspiration

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08:24

156 – Are You an Overwhelmed Adoptive Parent?...

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2024/10/14

For those times when life has you rattled and you find yourself needing to catch your breath, what do you do? May I suggest you look up and regulate yourself with the anchor of a pause. Hi Neighbor, In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I’ll share a couple of stories that happened in a span of just one week. Two remarkable events that gave me the opportunity to PAUSE. When life feels overwhelming, pauses like these can be incredibly grounding. We’ll consider those stories plus encouraging

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155 – How Can Adoptive Parents Regulate Themselves?...

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2024/10/07

In life’s hustle and bustle, how can adoptive parents regulate themselves? May I suggest? There are times when you need to retreat. Hi Neighbor, Welcome to a special hiking episode of Anchors of Encouragement. Today, let’s talk about something crucial for adoptive parents navigating life’s hustle and bustle: self-regulation. Retreating to a place where you’re genuinely understood can work wonders. I want to share a story of the impact of being with “your people,” the people who get you, support

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05:06

154 – Anxious Adoptive Parent? Discover This Simple...

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2024/09/30

As an adoptive parent, for those times when you feel anxious or overwhelmed, what can you do to regulate yourself? Sit with that question for a moment.Hi Neighbor, Welcome to another walking episode of Anchors of Encouragement. Feeling anxious and overwhelmed as an adoptive parent? It happens to all of us. But today, I have a simple yet powerful tip to cope with anxiety and regulate those feelings. When life feels overwhelming, sometimes the best solution is the simplest one. Join me for this

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153 – Why Can’t We Be Like Other Families? A 4-Step...

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2024/09/23

Why can't we be like other families? Hi Neighbor, Welcome to another walking episode of Anchors of Encouragement. I have a personal confession to make, something I have wrestled with my entire life. And something that causes me anxiety. But it pales in comparison to the anxiety I want to address in this episode. Many adoptive parents struggle with this question. I know because you’ve told me. It’s a question my wife and I have asked many times. Let’s dig into the truth behind that question and how

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10:51

152 – Serenity in the Struggle? Anchors of Support...

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2024/09/16

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” ~The Serenity PrayerHi Neighbor, Welcome to another walking episode of Anchors of Encouragement. Ever feel overwhelmed by things beyond your control? I understand because I’ve been there. Let’s talk about how to find peace and calm in the storm. To illustrate this point, I’ll share two personal stories that taught me the importance of letting go of the

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38:34

151 – How to Navigate the Challenges of International...

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2024/09/12

“Who are the kids that actually need permanency? Who are the kids that actually need permanency through adoption? It tends to be kids with disability, kids that are older, sibling groups...” ~Brandon Stiver Joining me today is my neighbor from Seattle, Brandon Stiver. Brandon has worn several hats, but has one vocation, to see God’s kingdom come to Earth through proclamation and demonstration. A respected leader in the field of global care for children, Brandon is a professor, a podcaster, and has

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05:21

150 – How Adoptive Parents Can Navigate the Struggles...

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2024/09/09

Is it possible for adoptive parents to feel gratitude even during the struggles they may encounter in their adoption journey? The answer is yes. Grab a pen and paper, and let’s explore the concept of gratitude together.Hi Neighbor, In this journaling episode, I want to consider with you the concept of gratitude, and how it applies to adoptive parents who are facing the struggles their adoption journey. Because even in the darkest times, there are things to be thankful for. Today, I would be remiss

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149 – Ever Feel Like You’re Not Good Enough as an...

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2024/09/05

Hi Neighbor,Welcome to another walking episode of Anchors of Encouragement. Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough as an adoptive parent? Maybe you feel like a failure, or perhaps in extreme cases, you don’t even feel worthy to be an adoptive parent. I understand because I’ve been there. For those times when I didn’t feel good enough or I felt like a failure or even when I didn’t feel like I was worthy to be an adoptive parent, I knew it was time to put a principle into play. A principle I

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11:32

148 – Encouraging Bible Verses to Help Adoptive...

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2024/09/02

He faced one discouraging obstacle after another, yet through it all, he persisted. How did he do it? Grab a pen and paper and I’ll show you how he first partnered with God.Hi Neighbor, In this journaling episode, I’ll show you how you can persist in your adoption journey with a story inspired by one of my favorite Bible characters. We’ll consider encouraging Bible verses from the books of Genesis, Proverbs, and James. I’ll also share an easy way to begin journaling even if you have never done it

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147 – Sit With the Text? How the Psalms Help Adoptive...

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2024/08/29

When you discover a process that works for you, it makes sense to do it over and over. You’ve probably heard the old adage, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s certainly the case with the concept I share in this encore episode, and the main reason I’m bringing it to you again. Because It Works! It’s a process I use on a regular basis, and it’s a process that has helped me navigate the challenges of my adoption journey. I want to encourage you to listen closely. Grab a pen and paper as I walk

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06:59

146 – 3 Affirmations When You Feel Like a Failure as...

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2024/08/26

Do you ever feel like a failure as an adoptive parent? If you answered yes, I know how you feel because I’ve been there. Grab a pen and paper, and I’ll share 3 affirmations to restore your confidence as a parent.Hi Neighbor, In this journaling episode, I want to help you navigate your adoption journey for those times when you feel like a failure as an adoptive parent. I know how you feel because I was there. I’ll share 3 affirmations from the Book of Hebrews that helped restore my confidence Have

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145 – A Story of Redemption Founded From a Tragic...

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2024/08/22

Hi Neighbor,Is it possible to experience hope and healing after a tragic decision? Today’s episode features an incredible story of faith, healing, and advocacy for life. Joining me is my neighbor from North Texas, Jeff Bradford. Jeff serves as president of Human Coalition, one of the largest Pro-Life organizations in America. He and his wife, Tricia, have personally experienced the trauma of aborting their first child in 1992, but have found strength in each other and God. Jeff's message is

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06:53

144 – 7 Benefits of Journaling: Your Path to the...

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2024/08/19

Hi Neighbor,Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you had at your fingertips the ability to heal yourself? Well, you do. It’s something I like to call the self-help jackpot. Grab a pen and paper, and let’s explore the self-help jackpot with journaling. This is the seventh and final episode in our 7-part series on journaling. Journaling can act as a filter and aerator for your negativity. Before I continue, let me add this disclaimer. I am not a therapist and I’m not a trained professional in the mental

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06:12

143 – How to Purge Negative Thoughts with 2 Powerful...

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2024/08/15

Hi Neighbor, Do you find yourself thinking the same thoughts over and over, especially negative thoughts? Imagine if there was a way to purge those negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones. There is. Grab a pen and paper, and let's explore how to go from a stagnant mind to a new mind through journaling. This is the sixth episode in a 7-part series on journaling. Journaling can act as a filter and aerator for your negativity. In your Daily Doable, I’ll share two journaling prompts to

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142 – Journaling Prompts to Turn Obstacles Into...

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2024/08/12

Hi Neighbor,Is it possible to experience opportunities in obstacles? I believe it’s not only possible but often the very catalyst that promotes personal transformation. Grab a pen and paper, and let’s explore how to turn your obstacles into opportunities with journaling. This is the fifth episode in a 7-part series on journaling. Reflecting and journaling about adoption trauma led me to create this platform to share and seek more opportunities amidst my challenges. If I can find growth through

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141 – How to Use Journaling Prompts to Clear Mental...

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2024/08/08

Hi Neighbor,Have you ever had so many ideas running through your head at one time that it was hard to think straight? Grab a pen and paper, and let’s explore how to unclog a log jam of ideas through journaling. This is the fourth episode in a 7-part series on journaling. Your Daily Doable includes a journaling prompt to help you easily clear your head AND retain those ideas you don’t want to forget. Hope and healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim P.S. To reach out to me, email

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05:37

140 – How to Tap Into the Power of Affirmations...

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2024/08/05

Hi Neighbor,The right word at the right time by the right person has the power to not only change your mood, it can change your entire day. It’s an amazing feeling when that happens. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could do that for yourself without waiting for someone to do it for you? You can! Grab a pen and paper, and let’s explore how to tap into the power of affirmations through journaling. This is the third episode in a 7-part series on journaling. As discussed in Episode 71, one of my

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139 – Struggling Adoptive Parents? 3 Ways To Restore...

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2024/08/01

Why do bad things happen in life? One might say, that’s just life. But I believe there is a deeper meaning to that question. Hi Neighbor!⁣ Today’s episode marks the second anniversary of this podcast. I want to thank those of you who have supported this podcast, many from the beginning. As I’ve gotten to know more of you over these past 2 years, there is one recurring theme for those adoptive parents who are facing the challenges that adoption can present. This can be summed up in 2 words: The

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