Her Joyful Adoption and Fearless Fostering Journey | How Anyone Can Help Children in Need of Love

When life did not go as planned, Julie said yes to something even greater.

In this inspiring episode of Tempered, Mental Health Therapist Julie shares how she and her husband moved beyond the heartbreak of infertility and stepped into the beauty of adoption—raising two amazing children. Later, they opened their home again to foster children, offering safety, love, and hope where it was needed most.

Julie’s story is a testament to what God can do with surrendered hearts—and she doesn’t hold back when it comes to what churches and believers must do to support families walking the adoption and foster care journey.

💡 Whether you're considering fostering, looking for ways to support others, or just want to be encouraged—this episode is for you.

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📚 Chapters:
00:00 - Preview
01:11 - Intro
01:56 - About Julie
03:28 - Her Infertility Journey
08:46 - A Supportive Marriage through Infertility
09:54 - Deciding on Adoption
14:10 - Life With Adopted Children
18:14 - All Christians Must Care About Vulnerable Children
19:57 - The Difference Between Fostering and Adopting
23:32 - How the Church Should Care for Children
25:42 - How to Pursue Adoption or Fostering
28:17 - End Credits

🔥 Faith and resilience are the driving forces behind the series, "Tempered". Sharing the stories of women who have overcome hardship, this show is a testament to the strength of a faithful Christian woman. These ladies share their stories of trauma, loss, and the profound ways their beliefs carried them through the darkest of times with honesty and courage. Their strength and determination to not merely survive, but to thrive in the face of adversity has tempered them into who they are today.

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