The Foster Effect

In this conversation, Rhonda Paulson shares her journey of founding the Isaiah 117 House, a nonprofit organization aimed at reducing trauma for children entering the foster care system. She discusses the challenges faced in the foster care system, the importance of community support, and the organization's rapid growth across multiple states. Rhonda emphasizes the need for self-care and boundaries in leadership roles, while also highlighting the impact of faith and community in driving the mission forward.

In this conversation, John Widrick and Major General Brian Watson discuss their connection through Leadership Wilson and the importance of personal connection in leadership. They emphasize the need for leaders to invest time in building relationships and trust with their team members. They also highlight the three components of trust: competency, commitment, and character. The conversation explores the challenges leaders face in maintaining personal connection in a busy and technology-driven world. They discuss strategies for prioritizing personal connection and creating a culture of trust within organizations. The conversation explores the importance of personal connection and being authentic in both personal and professional domains. It emphasizes the need for leaders to be consistent in their values and behaviors across different areas of their lives. The conversation also touches on the power of affirmation and belonging, and the role of faith in leadership.

Welcome to another insightful episode of "Live One for One." Today, we explore the powerful idea of recognizing significant needs in our lives as assignments given by God. Have you identified areas where there is a major need? Do you feel a divine nudge to address these needs but are held back by fear? Whether you're in business, a nonprofit, or a faith-based community, our mission is to solve pain and meet needs in some capacity. In this episode, we are joined by Cara Finger, the founder of "My Bag My Story." Cara shares her inspiring journey of identifying a critical need in the foster care system and embracing it as an assignment from God. Cara recognized a need and accepted it as an assignment, leading to the impactful nonprofit she runs today. Her insights will inspire you to recognize and act on the needs around you, fulfilling your purpose and making a difference.

Get ready for a wild ride on this episode of “Live One For One” where host John Widrick teams up with Lori Resmer to tackle the hot topic of staying true and firm against all odds! Whether life’s throwing curveballs at you personally or professionally, this episode is your ultimate guide to not just surviving but thriving amid chaos. Buckle up and prepare to be inspired as we explore how to keep your head high and your principles unshaken, no matter what storms may come.

Compassion is key when being a foster parent and it's key to support other foster families. Not all journeys are the same, and for some, it's harder than others. In our podcast episode, Perseverance in Purpose with special guest Shelly Surface, we talk about communities joining together, churches supporting foster families, and how God is faithful through it all. 🙌

In this heartening episode, we sit down with Nathan Harmening from the Omni Family Foundation. Nathan delves into a topic close to his heart: the vital role we play in supporting at-risk youth, particularly those aging out of foster care or facing homelessness. He shares his insights on how these young individuals are an integral part of our community and emphasizes our collective responsibility to 'wrap around' them with care and support. Join us as we explore how we can lead and inspire change in the lives of these young adults, creating a brighter future for them and our communities. Tune in for an episode that's not just a conversation, but a call to action. #CommunitySupport #FosterCareAwareness #YouthEmpowerment"

Pastor Phil Wilson brought down the house on this episode! We are so blessed to have him on our podcast and we hope that this episode truly challenges and empowers you to live for Christ! #liveoneforone Live One for One is a podcast where we have conversations that challenge us to live a life that will change a life, based on Mark 1:41. Just as Jesus was willing to heal the leper and change his life forever, so are we called to say "Yes God I am willing", and allow Him to use us to change someone's life forever. We hope these podcasts encourage, convict, and inspire you to live a life to change a life. We hope this draws you closer to the Lord and healing your heart! We love you, thank you for listening! If you want to support this podcast, and what we are doing, you can donate to the Bridge House! The Bridge Houses' mission is to lead youth out of homelessness and empower them to live a life to change a life! We use this podcast as a way to help further that mission, and raise more funds to broaden our reach! DONATE TO THE BRIDGE HOUSE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW THE BRIDGE FELLOWSHIP: ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram