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.⁠

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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.⁠

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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.⁠

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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 welcomes Sally Henry, an adventurous woman in the third third of life, who shares her journey through grief, the importance of living in the present, and the power of doing the next right thing. Sally discusses her experiences with loss, finding purpose, and the significance of small, meaningful actions in everyday life.

Want to subscribe to Sally Henry’s Substack? Here are her links!

https://substack.com/@sallyhenry?utm_source=about-page

https://sallyhenry.substack.com/about

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

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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 heartfelt conversation, Adi Tilford hosts Michele Vrabel. They discuss the Journey of healing and Michele’s book, “Butterfly Stitches.” They explore resilience, faith, and the power of sharing stories. Michele shares with Adi her insights into her writing processes and the importance of positive child experiences in overcoming trauma.

CONTENT WARNING: Michele’s story is not easy, her story includes things like Child abuse and Sexual abuse, be prepaired to care for your soul. So if any of these topics stir up a need to stop, Honor yourself.

Want to follow Michele? Here's a link to her website https://michelevrabel.com/

Check out her first book "Butterfly Stitches" here! https://a.co/d/70G3LQ3

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

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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 welcomes Julie McGue, an American writer and adoptee, to discuss her latest book, "Twice the Family: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Sisterhood." The conversation delves into themes of adoption, family dynamics, and the journey of self-discovery. Julie shares her experiences of navigating closed adoption, the importance of belonging, and the healing power of storytelling.

Want to connect with Julie? Here are links to her socials!

https://juliemcgueauthor.com/

https://www.facebook.com/juliemcguewrites

https://www.instagram.com/julieryanmcgue/

Want to read her book Twice the Family? You can purchase her book here!

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Twice-the-Family/Julie-Ryan-McGue/9781647427863

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

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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 the 8,000 Promises podcast, host Adi Tilford is joined by her friends, the Nerdy Bible Girls, to discuss the theme of 'Small Right Things.' They explore the significance of intentionality in everyday actions and relationships, sharing personal stories and insights on how small, right decisions can create meaningful impact. The conversation delves into the challenges of obedience, the importance of maintaining right relationships, and the role of faith in navigating life's complexities.

Want to connect with Jayme? Email her at Jaymeadams22@gmail.com

What about Tiff? Give her a follow and DM her on Instagram! @tiffanyhaifleywriter, https://www.tiffanyhaifley.com/

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

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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 the 8,000 Promises podcast, host Adi Tilford reflects on her year-long hiatus and shares her journey of personal growth, including her experiences with homeschooling her daughter, resurrecting her passion for coaching soccer, and navigating grief within her family. She emphasizes the importance of doing small, right things in life and how these actions can create significant ripple effects. Adi also discusses the new direction of the podcast, including upcoming interviews and community-focused initiatives.

It's been almost a year since the last episode.

The podcast focuses on doing small right things.

Homeschooling has been a transformative experience.

Resurrecting dreams can lead to unexpected opportunities.

Community building is essential in youth sports.

Grief can impact our ability to create and connect.

Small actions can have big ripple effects.

The podcast will feature a variety of guests.

Listening to the spirit's promptings is important.

Creating a supportive environment for families is crucial.

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.