ADOPTION STRUGGLES AND SUPPORT | Adoption, Adoption Trauma, Adoptive Parents, Parenting, Biblical Encouragement, Journaling

Written by: Tim Maudlin Adoptive Parent Adoption Mentor Ambassador of Encouragement
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  • The Go-to Podcast for Struggling Adoptive Parents Who Need Support In Their Parenting Journey! **TOP 2% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST** ** TOP 50 CHRISTIAN PARENTING PODCAST** 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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Episodes
  • How to be Okay Even When Your Kids Aren’t: Anchor Points for Adoptive Parents
    Mar 2 2025

    “Take hold of my instructions. Don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are the key to life.” ~Proverbs 4:13

    Hi Neighbor,

    How can adoptive parents be okay even if their kids aren’t? May I suggest you hold on to an anchor.

    In this episode, I’ll consider a concept I call an ”anchor point,” which involves anchoring yourself in biblical principles to find guidance and peace during challenging times.

    I’ll also share a story from our private community, where an adoptive parent courageously shared their struggles, and how the support and encouragement they received became a beacon of hope.

    In your Daily Doable, we’ll look at practical ways to hold on to your anchor points with an example from the book of Philippians.

    We’ll also consider why it’s important to strengthen your adoptive parenting journey by connecting with a community that understands you.

    Remember, you are not alone in your journey. Whether it’s through community support or grounding scripture, there are anchors ready to guide you through the storm.

    Anchors of hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim

    P.S. You’re not alone in this journey. If you haven’t already joined our private community, consider this an invitation. It’s a safe space to share your struggles and triumphs with fellow adoptive parents who truly understand what you're going through.

    Listen to today’s episode and share it with fellow adoptive parents. These conversations foster strength and understanding in our community. Be the anchor others may need right now.

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    10 mins
  • 176 – Adoption Struggles and Support: Navigating Hard Conversations
    Feb 22 2025

    It’s a conversation I never wanted to have with my son, Jonny. It’s a conversation I hope adoptive parents never have to have with their children. But it’s a conversation you need to be prepared to have.

    Hi Neighbor,

    Today marks a change for this podcast. We’re pivoting from Anchors of Encouragement to Adoption Struggles and Support.

    In this episode, I’ll share some of the reasons for this pivot and how you can help this podcast reach more adoptive parents.

    I’ll also share one of the most difficult conversations I had with my son Jonny. A conversation filled with lessons and essential truths that every adoptive parent might need to face at some point.

    Anchors of hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim

    P.S. Listen to today’s episode and share it with fellow adoptive parents. These conversations foster strength and understanding in our community. Be the anchor others may need right now.

    Join our safe space for adoptive parents. Let’s replace isolation with connection, loneliness with community, and anxiety with hope. You’re never alone on this journey.

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    8 mins
  • 175 – Feeling Like a Wreck as an Adoptive Parent? How Practice Leads to Peace
    Feb 15 2025

    “The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.” ~Philippians 4:9

    Hi Neighbor,

    In this episode, I’ll share a personal story from my adoption journey and how it inspired my words for the year.

    Ever think about the secret sauce to navigating the highs and lows of the adoption journey? Let’s chat about a concept from Philippians that might be your game-changer: PRACTICE.

    Daily Doable: If you haven’t listened to them, check out Episodes 167-174. They help lay the foundation for the concepts behind PRACTICE.

    Hope and Healing are on the way.

    Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim

    P.S. If this podcast uplifted you, please share it and be an anchor of encouragement for others. Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. Here is a short video to show you how.

    Join our safe space for adoptive parents. Let’s replace isolation with connection, loneliness with community, and anxiety with hope. You’re never alone on this journey.

    Reach out to Tim: email tim@anchorsofencouragement.com

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    7 mins

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