{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fb44a9cfd-a9d2-484a-884d-87150e28c011","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Episode 5 - The Real Reasons People Say No to Foster Care (And What We've Learned)","description":"In this powerful episode of Dream Small, Jason and Whitney dive into the top hesitations people have about foster care. From concerns about their biological children to the fear of getting too attached, they unpack each objection with personal stories, biblical encouragement, and a dose of humor. If you've ever whispered "maybe we could foster\u2026" but were stopped by a "what if," this episode is for you.\r\nWhat You\u2019ll Hear:\r\nWhy \u201cWhat if it\u2019s hard on my biological kids?\u201d is a valid but manageable concern\r\n\r\nThe tension between comfort and calling\u2014and how the Gospel calls us to sacrifice\r\n\r\nThe reality of getting too attached (and why that\u2019s actually a good thing)\r\n\r\nStories of heartbreak, healing, and hope from their own foster journey\r\n\r\nBiblical encouragement for feeling unqualified or fearful\r\n\r\nHonest moments (and a few laughs) from life with six kids, garage sales, and broken vans\r\n\r\nKey Quote:\r\n\u201cIf God is calling us to it, He\u2019s already factored in our inadequacy and our stupidity.\u201d\r\nEncouragement of the Week:\r\nCall someone. Speak life into them. Let them feel seen.\r\nScripture Mentioned:\r\n\ud83d\udcd6 Isaiah 41:10 \u2014 \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid, for I am with you. Don\u2019t be discouraged, for I am your God\u2026\u201d\r\nBook Recommendations: The Body Keeps the Score and What Happened to You?\r\n\r\nInterested in fostering or supporting a foster family? Start here:\r\nhttps://josiahwhites.org/ \r\nhttps://handsofhopein.org/\r\n\r\nEnjoyed this episode? Please follow or subscribe, leave a rating or review, and share this with a friend who needs encouragement.\r\n\ud83d\udcf1 Follow us on \r\nInstagram / Facebook \u2014 @DreamSmallPodcast\r\n\r\n\ud83d\udce9 Contact:dreamsmallpodcast@gmail.com\r\n\r\n","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/2e255694-d0dd-45db-8f87-794cb9741757/43751611-1748256030886-7ece7d56aaeed.jpg"}