“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 led nonprofits based in the US and Tanzania. A community builder at heart, he has collaborated with organizations from Central America to Southeast Asia.

In our conversation, Brandon delves into the complex world of adoption, specifically his experiences with domestic adoption in Tanzania.

From navigating the teenage years of an adoptive child to understanding the true definition of ”orphans,” this episode sheds light on impactful topics that resonate with many adoptive families.

• You’ll learn about key support systems for adoptive parents.
• The critical need for permanency for kids with disabilities, older children, and sibling groups.
• Common manifestations of trauma and attachment issues among internationally adopted children.

And much more!

Hope and Healing are on the way.

Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim

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Connect with Brandon: Canopy International Email: brandon@canopy.international Think Global, Do Justice Podcast CarePortal.org

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 if I didn’t thank you, my listeners. This is episode 150 of the podcast. Thank you for listening. Thank you for your encouraging words as I navigate this podcast journey with you.

It is my hope and prayer that in some small way, this podcast is encouraging you in your adoption journey.

Hope and Healing are on the way.

Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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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 would like to share with you today to encourage you in your adoption journey.

We’ll consider an encouraging Bible verse from the book of Proverbs and the principle you can use anytime you need encouragement.

Hope and Healing are on the way.

Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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