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Special - Part 2
Special – PCA GA
Part 2 of PCA GA, "So What?" Join the conversation with Lynna Sutherland (Advocacy from the Presbyterian Pew) and Donna Westcott (The Psycho-Theologian) as we further discuss the happenings, nuances, and responses to last week’s PCA General Assembly. We will also explore the questions, hopes, and wisdom as we move forward. An insider’s look into the 'business' of GA.
- From Lynna’s ministry Advocacy From the Presbyterian Pew:
- PCA GA 2024 https://presbyterianpew.org/tag/pcaga24/
- Free course Presbyterian Church Government 101 https://presbyterianpew.org/courses/presbyterian-church-government-101/
- Donna Westcott, The Psycho-Theologian http://donnawestcott.com/
- Tim Keller podcast Ann Maree referenced at the beginning of the show can be found here https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/tim-keller-mike-cosper-mars-hill-bonus.html
- Ann Maree on Help[H]er Substack https://helpher.substack.com/
- DASA Report (Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault) https://dasacommittee.org/committee-report
Special - Part 1
Special – PCA GA
What does the PCA General Assembly mean to us as women? Are we safe in the denomination? Tune in for this special Safe to Hope podcast featuring Lynna Sutherland (Advocacy from the Presbyterian Pew) and Donna Westcott. Hear how they heard and experienced the denomination’s “business” last week and what this may mean for women.
- Lynna’s ministry Advocacy From the Presbyterian Pew:
- PCA GA 2024 https://presbyterianpew.org/tag/pcaga24/
- Free course Presbyterian Church Government 101 https://presbyterianpew.org/courses/presbyterian-church-government-101/
- DASA Report (Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault) https://dasacommittee.org/committee-report
Season 4 Episode 6
Foster Care Families
With Darby Strickland, author and biblical counselor, and Jill Butler, biblical counselor and instructor. Two Expert Contributors speak from a counselor’s perspective, they describe trauma experienced by the children in the foster and adoption systems and how the church can come alongside to offer support. And Jill tells about the trauma she experienced as a child in an adoptive family and how the Lord ministered to her along the way.
Visit your county’s dept. of social services website for foster parent info.
Click here for H Institute’s Theology of Story
Here’s info about Darby Strickland
- Something Scary Happened (her children’s book)
- When Children Experience Trauma: Help for Parents and Caregivers
- Trauma: Caring for Survivors
Here’s info about Jill Butler
Books about fostering: Foster the Family and Reframing Foster Care
Alongside Families alongsidefamilies.org. If you don’t live in NC upstreamcollab.org
If you are a foster parent looking for a support group in your area please visit Foster the Family support groups.
Season 4 Episode 5
Foster Care Families
Caroline wraps up her story as a foster mom by relating how God continues to meet her family’s needs both physically and spiritually. She also explains how pastors, elders and churches can improve their sensitivity about serving well in the area of trauma.
Visit your county’s dept. of social services website for foster parent info.
- Click here for H Institute’s Theology of Story
- Dr. Goudzwaard mentioned the book: The Other Half of Church
- Find out more about Aundi Kolber and her book Try Softer
- Here’s info about Darby Strickland and her children’s book Something Scary Happened
- Meet Jill Butler
- Books about fostering: Foster the Family and Reframing Foster Care
- Alongside Families alongsidefamilies.org. If you don’t live in NC upstreamcollab.org
If you are a foster parent looking for a support group in your area please visit Foster the Family support groups.
Season 4 Episode 4
Foster Care Families
Today our Expert Contributor, Jonathan Holmes interacts on this Season's topic of Foster Care Family. Jonathan himself is adopted and has a very interesting story. Contributing as both a counselor and adoptee it is fascinating to hear his perspective and wisdom.
Visit your county’s dept. of social services website for foster parent info.
Click here to learn more about Jonathan Holmes of Fieldstone Counseling.
Jonathan is the author and contributor to a number of books:
Jonathan
- teaches in the MAC program at Westminster Theological Seminary,
- and he serves as a visiting faculty member for CCEF.
If you are a foster parent looking for a support group in your area please visit Foster the Family support groups.
Alongside Families alongsidefamilies.org. If you don’t live in NC upstreamcollab.org
Season 4 Episode 3
Caroline continues her story as she describes the second-hand trauma she experienced as a foster mom of traumatized children. She and Dr. Ann Maree Goudzwaard discuss how the church can better minister to foster families.
Visit your county’s dept. of social services website for foster parent info.
Foster care books:
- Reframing Foster Care by Jason Johnson.
- Foster the Family by Jamie Finn
Resources about connecting with traumatized children:
- The Whole Brain Child by Daniel Siege MD,
- When Children Experience Trauma by Dark Strickland.
Foster parent support group: Foster the Family.
Alongside Families alongsidefamilies.org. If you don’t live in NC upstreamcollab.org
Link to Help[H]er’s own: H Institute
Bible study: Second Mother: A Bible Study Experience for Foster and Adoptive Moms
Season 4 Episode 2
“How can the church come alongside and care for the very unique needs of both the parents and the biological children and the foster or adopted children in these families?”
Season 4 Episode 1
Our Storyteller is a foster care mom who shares with us, the many facets of what she hoped and looked for in her church.
- Visit your local county’s department of social services website for info about becoming a foster parent.
- Alongside Families: alongsidefamilies.org and upstreamcollab.org
- Foster care books:
- Reframing Foster Care by Jason Johnson.
- Foster the Family by Jamie Men
- Here are resources about trauma and connecting with traumatized children:
- The Whole Brain Child by Daniel Siege MD,
- The Connected Parent by Dr. Karyn Purvis,
- When Children Experience Trauma by Dark Stickland.
- Here’s a foster parent support group Foster the Family.
Getting to Know Us
Part 2 with more discussion to help you become better acquainted with the Help[H]er ministry.
- Ann Maree mentioned Diane Langberg as one of her mentors as an advocate.
- Here’s a link to the PCA DASA Report (the Domestic Abuse Sexual Assault Report).
- Other resources who network with Help[H]er include Beth Broom, Chris Moles, Joy Forrest, Eliza Huie, Melissa Affolter, and Nate Brooks.
- For information on Ann Maree’s trauma training, check out Global Trauma Recovery Training.
Getting to Know Us
Join us as we delve into the back story from founder and Executive Director, Dr. Ann Maree Goudzwaard.
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