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ADOPTION STRUGGLES AND SUPPORT | Adoption Trauma, Parenting Guides, Biblical Encouragement, Respite, Anxiety Bible VersesAuthor: 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 yourself to the point that its taken a personal toll on you? If youre a struggling adoptive parent searching for answers in your parenting journey, youre in the right place.Hi Neighbor, Welcome to Adoption Struggles and Support. Im Tim, an adoptive parent, adoption life coach, and ambassador of encouragement. I too felt the joy of having a family of my own, and I wish we could be like other families. But I found myself up late at night, anxious about my adopted childs future and asking myself, will my child be okay? Where did I go wrong? It was only by grabbing a lifeline from God and my friends that I was able to navigate the challenges of adoptive life. And now I cant wait to share everything Ive learned with you. My mission is to teach Christian adoptive parents how to be okay even when their kids arent by anchoring them in biblical principles. If youre ready for real and raw talk with strategies that lead to peace beyond comprehension, so you not only survive, but thrive in lifes storms, this podcast is for you.Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way.Your Neighbor,TimConnect: tim@anchorsofencouragement.comCommunity: https://timsuggests.com/community Language: en-us Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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219 – Tim’s Adoption Struggle: The Hidden Pain and Unexpected Hope
Thursday, 4 December, 2025
Have you ever reached a point in your adoption journey where the weight of fear, uncertainty, or unanswered prayers felt like too much to carry on your own? 💔 For many adoptive parents, those moments show up quietly—and the real question becomes: How do I hear God when everything around me feels loud or overwhelming? 💠Hi Neighbor, Today’s episode is a little different. Instead of interviewing a guest, I’m the one being interviewed by my friend Jenny Fulford, host of the Hearing God Daily podcast. Jenny invited me to share two things woven deeply into my story: the struggles I faced as an adoptive parent and how journaling became a lifeline in connecting with God. ✍️ In our conversation, we talk about: 📝 How journaling helped me through the hardest parts of our adoption journey 🔇 Why writing quiets the noise long enough to hear God again 💬 What honesty with God looks like when you’re afraid or overwhelmed 📖 How journaling anchors us in Scripture, truth, and reflection One of my favorite moments is when Jenny creates her own acrostic from a journaling prompt I gave her—right in the middle of the interview. It’s a beautiful reminder that God often speaks when we slow down enough to listen. 🌿💡 This episode reflects the heart of our community: helping adoptive parents grow spiritually and emotionally while navigating the complexities of adoption. 💙 Near the end, I share a biblical principle that has carried me through many difficult seasons: 📖 Psalm 62:8: “Pour out your hearts before Him; God is a refuge for us.” God doesn’t ask us to hide our fear—He invites us to bring it to Him. 🙏 If you’ve been longing for a deeper connection with God or wondering how to hear His voice in the middle of real-life challenges, this episode will offer encouragement, clarity, and hope. ✨ Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim P.S. If you’ve ever felt lost trying to connect Scripture with the realities of adoption trauma, I’d love to walk alongside you. Let’s have a one-on-one conversation where we can talk through practical tools and Biblical encouragement for your journey. 👉 Send me an email at tim@anchorsofencouragement.com to grab your spot. I’d be honored to walk with you. 💙 If you haven’t joined our private community, consider this an invitation. It’s a safe space to share your struggles and triumphs with fellow adoptive parents who truly understand what you're going through.
