104 – The Worries, Wishes and Desires of Adoptive Parents

ANCHORS OF ENCOURAGEMENT | Adoption, Adoption Trauma, Adoptive Parents, Journaling, Biblical Encouragement, Journaling Prompts

Hi, Neighbor,

Welcome to a special behind-the-scenes episode of Anchors of Encouragement. Over the past several weeks, I’ve had the privilege to speak to many adoptive parents.

Even though I am an adoptive parent, it’s my desire to get to know you better so that I can create content and episodes that speak to you.

After these conversations, I realized I needed to update the description for this podcast. I want it to reflect what I heard you say you want to hear on this show, and that’s what I want to share with you in this episode.

Here’s the new description for the podcast. Some of it will sound familiar, but some of it will sound a little different.

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!

That’s the new description for this podcast, or maybe I should say the most current description.

This is something that will continue to evolve as I get to know you better and understand what kind of content you want and need in this podcast.

Daily Doable: I really want to hear from you. Listen and or read the description. Do these points that I'm making speak to you? If they do, let me know.

If they don't, please let me know because it's my goal to create content that speaks to the challenges you're facing in your adoption journey.

Your Neighbor,
Tim

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