In this special bonus episode of Upside Down, Kayla, Shannon and I (Lindsy) discuss adoption. In honor of National Adoption Month, we answer some pre-adoption FAQ's about foster care, domestic, special needs, and international adoption.
With over 100,000 children waiting to be adopted in the United States alone, the need is very real, and the scriptural command to care for vulnerable children is clear. But where to start? We hope this episode is the first few step in determining if adoption is right for your family, and if so, how to begin! LINKS:
The topic of adoption ethics could be it's own episode; heck it could be it's own podcast. While we didn't explicitly address it in this episode, as a starting point, I want to send you over to read Jen Hatmaker's three part series on this issue on her blog: Part One, Part Two, Part Three. BOOKS:
Do you have pre-adoption questions we didn't answer in this episode? Find us on Instagram or Facebook and join the conversation! (Don't worry, a post-adoption episode is in the future!) As always, thanks for joining us and being part of our #upsidedowntribe! With Love from Miami, Lindsy Never Miss an Episode: Subscribe to our newsletter.
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In the third episode of Upside Down Podcast, we’re chatting it up about what it really means to be “blessed”.
In a world of hashtags, it’s become all too easy to consider ourselves #blessed when life is going well. We’ve all done it, or something similar. But in doing so, what are we unintentionally saying about the hard times? Are we not blessed when things don’t go according to plan? Are we not blessed when our child is diagnosed with a serious illness, or when we don’t know how we’re going to pay the bills? Or maybe, just maybe, have we gotten the very concept of “blessed” terribly wrong? In this episode we dive into what the Scriptures teach us about the truth of being blessed, and it’s not always what we want to hear. Lindsy asks what it looks like for a poor single Christian Haitian mom to be “blessed” and Kristi hits it home by saying the Gospel is Good News, and if it isn’t Good News for everyone then it isn’t the Gospel. We end it with a bit of silliness, talking about what emoji best represents us right now. Mine is the monkey covering his eyes, so now you know a little more about the state of my life right now! LINKS: Find us on Instagram or Facebook and join the conversation! What were you thinking as we talked? Do you think we were too hard on the ol’ hashtag? Did you have things you were dying to add? As always, thanks for joining us and being part of our #upsidedowntribe! Grace and peace from Iowa, Shannon Never Miss an Episode: Subscribe to our newsletter. 
In Episode 2 of the Upside Down Podcast, we take a look at what the Bible has to say about safety, how Jesus lived, and how these truths influence our lives. Coming from five very different communities, we discuss the role of the Holy Spirit and trusting him to lead each person to the right place for them. We discuss what it looks like to idolize safety, and how the conversation of safety is primarily a privileged one. Lori and I (Lindsy) address those who would call us "risk seekers" and Lori invites you to move into her neighborhood! We also share some light-hearted fun and discuss our guilty music pleasure. I'll go ahead and give mine away... Beyonce. What's yours? Find us on Instagram or Facebook and let us know your thoughts on Safety + Fear. What resonated with you? What rubbed you the wrong way? Join the conversation! LINKS My summer book list. Lori's book list to widen your eyes and stretch your heart. With love from Miami, Lindsy |
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