• ANCHORS OF ENCOURAGEMENT | Adoption, Adoptive Parents, Biblical Encouragement, Journaling, Anxiety, Healthy Relationships

  • By: Tim Maudlin
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ANCHORS OF ENCOURAGEMENT | Adoption, Adoptive Parents, Biblical Encouragement, Journaling, Anxiety, Healthy Relationships

By: Tim Maudlin
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  • Anxiety Relief & Peace of Mind for Adoptive Parents 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? Do you wish more than anything that your child would know Christ and just turn out ”OK”? Have you neglected yourself to the point that it’s taken a personal toll on you? Hi Neighbor! Welcome to Anchors of Encouragement. I’m Tim Maudlin: Husband, Adoptive Parent, Disciple of Christ, and Ambassador of Encouragement. I too felt the joy of having a family of my own and I wished we could be like other families. But I found myself up late at night, anxious about my child’s future and asking myself, ”Why is this happening? Am I a failure as a parent?” 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 can’t wait to share everything I’ve learned with you. My mission is to be your friend and encourager, to throw adoptive parents a lifeline, and offer biblical mindset support as you partner with Christ, providing stability as your anchor when you need it the most. If you’re ready for real and raw talk, with strategies and insights that lead to peace beyond comprehension so you not only survive but thrive in life’s storms, this podcast is for you. Hope and Healing are on the way! I’m here for you, neighbor! Connect: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com Community: facebook.com/groups/anchorsofencouragement Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timmaudlin/
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  • 133 – Adoptive Parents: How Can I Serve You Better?

    133 – Adoptive Parents: How Can I Serve You Better?
    Jul 2 2024

    How can I serve you better?

    Hi Neighbor,

    As an adoptive parent myself, I’ve walked the path filled with both joy and challenges. My mission is to share stories, offer biblical encouragement, and bring on experts to help you navigate this unique journey. I want to walk you home!

    That gets us to today’s question: How can I serve you better? In private conversations I’ve had with adoptive parents, they have told me.

    But I’ve never asked that question on the podcast. So, today I’m asking you, as an adoptive parent, how can I serve you better? See the 2 ways you can share your answers with me below.

    Hope and healing are on the way.

    Your Neighbor, Tim

    P.S. Below are the 2 ways you can share your answers with me... Number 1: Send an email to me, tim@anchorsofencouragement.com Number 2: Become a member of our amazing community. Click this LINK to join today.
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    6 mins
  • 132 – The Children From Her Heart: A Story of Adoption and Foster Care with Dr. Kimberly Offutt

    132 – The Children From Her Heart: A Story of Adoption and Foster Care with Dr. Kimberly Offutt
    Jun 28 2024

    Foster care is intended to be a temporary solution to what should be a temporary problem. The goal is always reunification.

    The focus is to find families that meet the needs of the child, rather than finding children that fit the needs of the family. The child comes first!

    Hi Neighbor,

    Joining me on this episode of Anchors of Encouragement is my neighbor from Atlanta, Dr. Kimberly Offutt. Dr. Kim is an inspirational speaker, author, child advocate, social worker, and adoptive parent.

    She has served at Bethany Christian Services for more than 20 years in various capacities in the child welfare field, advocating on behalf of children who are in foster care and available for adoption.

    When Dr. Kim started with Bethany Christian Services, she was responsible for recruiting families to be foster and adoptive parents. As a recruiter, the first person she recruited was herself!

    Have you ever considered fostering or adopting? Dr. Kim’s story is a testament to patience and love in adoption. Reflecting on adopting 4 children from foster care, she defies conventions and dispels myths about parenting and birth order. Tune in for her heartfelt insights.

    Hope and healing are on the way.

    Your Neighbor, Tim

    P.S. I want to invite you to be a part of our amazing community. Click this LINK to join today.
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    34 mins
  • 131 – Adoptive Parent Needing Respite? 3 Ways To Embrace the Anchor of Retreat?

    131 – Adoptive Parent Needing Respite? 3 Ways To Embrace the Anchor of Retreat?
    Jun 22 2024

    I surprised my friends who went with me. Honestly, I surprised myself too because I never imagined that I would allow myself to do what I was about to do. I was anxious and I was nervous. And not to be overly dramatic, but in some respects, I was scared to death. However, I did it. And it was one of the most exhilarating forms of respite I've ever experienced.

    Hi Neighbor,

    Welcome to another unplugged episode of Anchors of Encouragement. In this episode, I would like to build on the concept of respite we first introduced in Episode 40.

    Respite is something that adoptive parents have told me is important to them as they navigate the challenges of adoptive parenting.

    Today’s story is about how I got out of my comfort zone by allowing a friend to lead me to respite and retreat. I did something I never would have entertained had it not been for her.

    Consider this story with me as we look at 3 ways to embrace the Anchor of Retreat.

    Hope and healing are on the way.

    Your Thrill-Seeking Neighbor, Tim

    P.S. Oops! After I had recorded and published this episode, I realized there was a 5th activity option. I had suppressed it because it caused as much if not more anxiety than the zip line, kayaking in an underground cavern. I can’t swim! I think you can see why I suppressed this option:)

    Episodes mentioned today: EP 40 – 7 Ways for Adoptive Parents to Find Support and Achieve Respite EP 71 – Sit With the Text? How the Psalms Can Help You Overcome Storms in Your Life

    Also, I want to invite you to be a part of our amazing community. Click this LINK to join today.
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    17 mins
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We all need to use our gifts

A great reminder Tim that we all have special gifts to be used to make the world a better place. Jesus loves all his children and it’s up to us to let everyone know of his free gift! God bless your ministry and much success in te future!

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