Join Jay and Stacey Coleman on the Love Like Crazy podcast, where powerful conversations and uplifting lessons await. Discover how to nurture family relationships, deepen your faith, and fortify your marriage with purpose, all on the foundation of Jesus.
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59. From Foster Parents to Forever Family | Steve & Sara’s Journey
In this heartfelt episode of Love Like Crazy, hosts Jay and Stacey Coleman sit down at home with longtime friends Steve and Sara to talk about the beautiful, challenging, and deeply purposeful journey of foster care and adoption. From welcoming sibling groups on short notice to advocating for teenage boys who were often overlooked, Steve and Sara share real stories, practical steps, and the faith that carried them through.
You’ll hear:
What foster care training really looks like and how long certification can take
How to choose age ranges or placements and what “group homes” look like today
The reality of reimbursements, clothing allowances, and immediate needs when a child arrives
Why CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers are vital and how to get involved
The powerful adoption stories of Brooklyn and Reese, and how God answered a long-held prayer
Honest conversations about trauma, mental health support, and the role the church can play
Steve and Sara also share eye-opening numbers about the need for foster homes in their state and offer guidance for anyone feeling a tug to help — whether by fostering, adopting, supporting local nonprofits, or serving as a CASA.If this episode encouraged you, please like, subscribe, comment, and share. Our mission is to help you build a stronger marriage and a stronger family, and your engagement helps us reach more people.
Helpful next steps:
Pray and talk it through as a family if you feel called to foster or adopt
Contact your local child and family services office to learn about training
Look into becoming a CASA volunteer in your community
Support a local foster care nonprofit with donations or time
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10 Sept 2025
58. Young Love & Big Leaps: Reece & Kayla’s Marriage Journey
In this family-room conversation, Jay and Stacey sit down with their youngest son, Reece, and his wife, Kayla, to talk about marriage in the early years, big life transitions, and staying rooted in Jesus through it all.
From grad school grind and launching a small business to spontaneous “God’s Creation Tour” trips and serving together at church, they share how opposites can balance each other and why intentional time matters.
What we cover:
How Reece and Kayla met, got engaged during 2020, and just marked 4 years married
Taking a leap of faith: leaving a 9-to-5 to buy a pressure washing business
Grad school, long commutes, tight budgets, and learning to communicate needs
Being first-born vs youngest and navigating family dynamics with grace
Dating your spouse in busy seasons and turning errands into connection
Traveling before kids and their Zion National Park “Angels Landing” story
Serving together on the worship team and with students, and keeping Jesus at the center
If this conversation encouraged you, hit Like, Subscribe, and Share to help more couples build stronger marriages and families. We’d love to hear from you — drop a comment with your biggest takeaway or a topic you want us to cover next.
Listen for:
Practical ways to stay connected when schedules are packed
Encouragement for young couples taking faith-filled risks
Real talk on teamwork, humility, and choosing each other daily
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27 Aug 2025
57. The One Where Stacey Gets Real: Growing Through Hardship, Faith & Family
In this heartfelt episode of the Love Like Crazy Podcast, we turn the spotlight on co-host Stacey Coleman as she opens up about her journey of faith, family, and growth. From losing her mom at 18, to navigating life with a blended family, to raising three sons who are now strong men with families of their own—Stacy shares powerful lessons on resilience, prayer, and the importance of recognizing and leaving toxic environments.
You’ll hear Stacey’s perspective on:
Why perfection isn’t the goal, but growth in Christ is.
How prayer shaped her marriage and her children’s future.
Advice for moms raising sons (when to nurture and when to let go).
Living a healthier lifestyle after personal loss.
Balancing leadership, marriage, and self-care as a pastor’s wife.
This candid conversation is filled with wisdom for women, mothers, and anyone walking through seasons of hardship and healing.
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Who has been a guest on Love Like Crazy
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Isabella Payne
STACEY's daughters-in-law
Brittney
Sarah
Kayla
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
135,043
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
75 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
39 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100
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46
Social presence
0
YouTube
82
Engagement
67
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