In this episode of the 8,000 Promises podcast, Adi and Spencer Owen discuss the intersection of theology and trauma-informed care. Spencer, who is a licensed counselor specializing in trauma, shares insights from his podcast, Trauma Informed Church Kid. Adi and Spencer reflect on this year’s Small Right actions. Their Empathy and attending to one's emotions. They also touch on the significance of integrating faith with psychological insights to foster healing and wholeness.

You can connect with Spencer through his website ⁠Renewed Life Counseling⁠ and on Facebook at ⁠Renewed Life Counseling⁠

Podcast: ⁠churchkidpod.podbean.com⁠

Website: ⁠www.renewedlifellc.com⁠

Contact info: spencer@renewedlifellc.com

You can find me on Instagram at ⁠AdiTilfordWrites⁠, Facebook at ⁠AdiTilford-Author ⁠and at my website ⁠AdiTilford.com.⁠

Follow my writing at 8KP’s Anam Cara with Adi Tilford

Created By Adi Tilford

Produced by Tyler Tilford-Hamlin

Cover Art by Megan Henry with Mountain Roots Photography

Background Music by Ken Kuhns Jr.

In this episode, Adi hosts Chris Myers, a writer and speaker, to discuss his journey from landscape design to becoming a published author. They explore themes of faith, journaling, and the power of waiting. As Chris shares insights from his upcoming book, "The Power of Journaling." The conversation delves into personal growth, spiritual stillness, and the importance of embracing life's seasons.

Want to see more of Chris or his book? Here’s a link to his website!

https://chrismyersauthor.com/

You can find me on Instagram at ⁠AdiTilfordWrites⁠, Facebook at ⁠AdiTilford-Author ⁠and at my website ⁠AdiTilford.com.⁠

Follow my writing at 8KP’s Anam Cara with Adi Tilford

Created By Adi Tilford

Produced by Tyler Tilford-Hamlin

Cover Art by Megan Henry with Mountain Roots Photography

Background Music by Ken Kuhns Jr.

In this episode of 8,000 Promises, host Adi Tilford is joined by members of the Faith Collective for Truth and Healing in Adoption, including Sara Easterly, Beka Overby, and Colin Fagan. They discuss the importance of centering adoptee and birth parent voices in adoption narratives, particularly within faith communities. The conversation delves into the complexities of adoption, the healing journey, and the role of faith in understanding and supporting adoptees and birth parents.

Content Warning: Care for your soul, this episode will talk about Suicidal ideation

Want to connect with todays guest? Here are their link's!

Sara Easterly:

https://saraeasterly.com/

https://adoptionunfiltered.com/

https://www.instagram.com/saraeasterlyauthor/

Also here is a link to Sara's Essay "A Plea to Adoptive Parents, From an Adoptee"

⁠https://herviewfromhome.com/a-plea-to-adoptive-parents-from-an-adoptee/⁠

Colin Fagan:

https://www.instagram.com/colinpfagan

Beka Overby:

https://www.instagram.com/bekaoverby

Here’s a link to the Faith Collective’s web site for resources and more conversations. https://adoptionfaithcollective.org/

You can find me on Instagram at ⁠AdiTilfordWrites⁠, Facebook at ⁠AdiTilford-Author ⁠and at my website ⁠AdiTilford.com.⁠

Follow my writing at 8KP’s Anam Cara with Adi Tilford

Created By Adi Tilford

Produced by Tyler Tilford-Hamlin

Cover Art by Megan Henry with Mountain Roots Photography

Background Music by Ken Kuhns Jr.