About Fostering & Adoption Podcast with Nikki & Sam
Fostering & Adoption with Nikki & Larry is a heartfelt, faith-centered podcast designed to guide, empower, and uplift families walking through the journey of foster care and adoption.
Hosted by Nikki and Larry, a couple with decades of real-world experience caring for children from all backgrounds, the show opens the door to honest conversations about love, resilience, healing, and the realities of creating a safe home for those who need it most.
Each episode shares:
✨ Real stories from Nikki & Larry’s fostering and adoption journey
✨ Practical wisdom for navigating the foster care system
✨ Encouragement for families opening their hearts and homes
✨ Conversations rooted in compassion, community, and faith
✨ Insights from caring for children, teens, and entire sibling groups
Whether you're a foster parent, waiting to adopt, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the process — this podcast offers guidance, comfort, and a reminder that love in action changes lives.
New episodes release every Thursday.
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Adoption is a beautiful calling, but it also comes with challenges that many people don’t see. In this episode of the Fostering Adoption Podcast, we share the real journey of becoming adoptive parents — from the waiting and uncertainty to the growth, healing, and deep joy along the way.
We talk honestly about the emotional ups and downs, the lessons learned, and what it truly means to build a family through adoption. Whether you’re considering adoption, currently in the process, or already on this journey, this episode offers encouragement, insight, and hope.
Thank you for listening and supporting the show. Be sure to subscribe and share with someone who may need this conversation.
29 Jan 2026
Kid Compliance Isn’t What You Think… And That Matters (S2 Ep. 9)
Kid Compliance Isn’t What You Think… And That Matters.
In this episode of the Fostering Adoption Podcast, we unpack what kid compliance really is — and why so many parents feel stuck in power struggles, frustration, and constant correction.
Compliance isn’t about control, fear, or “because I said so.”It’s about understanding what’s happening beneath the behavior and learning how connection changes everything.
If you’ve ever wondered:– Why your child resists– Why yelling doesn’t work– Why consequences feel exhausting– Why obedience doesn’t equal understanding
This conversation is for you.
💬 Have questions about kid behavior, compliance, or parenting through trauma?Drop them in the comments — we’re reading them and will cover more in future episodes.
👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss what’s next.
#FosteringAdoptionPodcast #KidCompliance #ParentingTruth #TraumaInformedParenting #FosterCare #AdoptionJourney #ParentingSupport #GentleParenting #ConnectedParenting
22 Jan 2026
From Complete Chaos to Peace… Here’s What Changed Szn2E8
Season 2 Episode 8 is for the ones who feel like everything is happening at once. In this episode of the Fostering Adoption Podcast, we talk about the real transition from chaos to normalcy — the emotional whiplash, the unpredictable moments, the pressure of trying to “do it right,” and what it actually takes to find your rhythm again. Because fostering and adoption doesn’t always feel like a beautiful story in the moment… sometimes it feels like survival. If you’re in a season where things feel messy, loud, overwhelming, or uncertain — this episode is for you. 💬 Got questions or something you want us to talk about next? Drop your questions in the comments below — we’re reading them and we’ll answer more in upcoming episodes! 👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next episode. #FosteringAdoptionPodcast #FosterCare #AdoptionJourney #FosterParent #AdoptionSupport #FamilyHealing #FosterToAdopt #RealLifeParenting #TraumaInformedParenting #FosterCareAwareness
Who has been a guest on Fostering & Adoption Podcast with Nikki & Sam
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Linda Bobo Reddoch
Kyle Mitchell
Tina
Tanya Orr
Janna Horn
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
788
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100
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YouTube
66
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