We Made People Podcast

About We Made People Podcast

Practical content for establishing a productive Christian household which will last generations. www.thisisfoster.com (https://www.thisisfoster.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Michael & Emily Foster

Category

kids & family · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 May 2023

Latest episode

11 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Nov 2025

   East River Women's Retreat, Session Three

   We decided to share the women’s retreat sessions on both our church podcast and We Made People. We’re building a library of helpful episodes—some for men, some for women—and these three are just for the ladies. Each one centers on the importance of worship, especially through hymns. We hope you enjoy them! Get full access to This is Foster at www.thisisfoster.com/subscribe (https://www.thisisfoster.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

2. 

   11 Nov 2025

   East River Women's Retreat, Session Two

   We decided to share the women’s retreat sessions on both our church podcast and We Made People. We’re building a library of helpful episodes—some for men, some for women—and these three are just for the ladies. Each one centers on the importance of worship, especially through hymns. We hope you enjoy them! Get full access to This is Foster at www.thisisfoster.com/subscribe (https://www.thisisfoster.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

3. 

   11 Nov 2025

   East River Women's Retreat, Session One

   We decided to share East River Church’s women’s retreat sessions on both our church podcast and We Made People. We’re building a library of helpful episodes—some for men, some for women—and these three are just for the ladies. Each one centers on the importance of worship, especially through hymns. We hope you enjoy them! Get full access to This is Foster at www.thisisfoster.com/subscribe (https://www.thisisfoster.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

4. 

   29 Oct 2025

   The Three Purposes of Marriage

   In this episode, Michael breaks down the three historical purposes of marriage with some practical applications for each one. Get full access to This is Foster at www.thisisfoster.com/subscribe (https://www.thisisfoster.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

5. 

   27 Oct 2025

   The Glory of a Lived-In Home

   In this episode, Emily talks about why a home should look lived-in. Get full access to This is Foster at www.thisisfoster.com/subscribe (https://www.thisisfoster.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

6. 

   22 Oct 2025

   Nine Lessons for Mothers

   In this episode, Emily shares some of the unique lessons God taught her through our nine children. Get full access to This is Foster at www.thisisfoster.com/subscribe (https://www.thisisfoster.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

7. 

   20 Oct 2025

   Empty Bedrooms

   In this short episode, we’re starting to get our hearts and heads ready for the fact that our oldest is getting married. Get full access to This is Foster at www.thisisfoster.com/subscribe (https://www.thisisfoster.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

8. 

   18 Oct 2025

   Welcome Back to We Made People

   About two years ago, we started We Made People—a podcast about marriage and family for first-generation Christians. We wanted it raw, real, and relatable—not perfect heroes, just honest guides with some hard-won wisdom. We named it We Made People because, well, we have—nine of them. But right after we launched, life hit hard. My mom went in for a routine surgery that went wrong. Months of hospitals and heartbreak followed, and when she passed, it split our life in two: before and after. God carried us through with faithful friends and a church that showed up. That season taught us to slow down—to stop living in the red and learn to “get back to green.” Rest isn’t laziness; it’s obedience. So here we are. Back at it. New episodes. Same goal. Still about marriage, family, and the good fight of faith.Welcome back to We Made People. Get full access to This is Foster at www.thisisfoster.com/subscribe (https://www.thisisfoster.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

9. 

   6 Sept 2025

   Broken Vows

   In April of this year, Joel Littlepage announced to his congregation that he would be leaving in the coming months. He wrote: “I want to be clear that we came to this conclusion before Pastor Russ’ return from his sabbatical and communication about his departure. While the timing is surprising in many ways, it is nonetheless the truth. Once I learned of Pastor Russ’ imminent timeline, I had to discern whether or not to divulge this decision to Mosaic now. The timing is very painful (especially given current events in DC). I hate to cause pain to this congregation, and I wrestled with whether to continue for the next year(s) to offer pastoral stability. After hours of agony, prayer, and counsel from several wise advisors, I came to see that the most caring course was to make my journey known to you now so that Mosaic can discern its future of pastoral leadership without my long-term presence weighing on that decision.” A few weeks later, in May, his wife Melissa posted “Habemus Papam!” (“We have a pope”) after the election of Pope Leo XIV. Then, just last week, Littlepage said in his sermon: “I want everyone to hear it from me as your pastor, because you’re going to hear it either way. What Melissa and I discerned in our journey seeking the Lord’s face is that our calling was to come into full communion and unity with the Catholic Church.” After this declaration, he administered communion to the congregation—including Teaching Elder and current Mission to North America coordinator Irwyn Ince. At the close of the service, TE Ince prayed over them, saying: “I’m gonna ask, uh, most particularly GMO’s elder shepherdesses, leaders, come surround them, and anyone else who wants to come on down to the front. Put your hands on our dear Littlepages, as we get to go before the Lord on their behalf, understanding that as said before the service, this is just see you soon, not full goodbye.” The whole service was riddled with problems—and this is only scratching the surface. Get full access to This is Foster at www.thisisfoster.com/subscribe (https://www.thisisfoster.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

10. 

    17 Jul 2023

    Bonus Episode: The Labor of Motherhood

    Michael discusses how motherhood cultivates faith in future generations through small acts of love, highlighting the profound impact of maternal care.

11. 

    17 Jul 2023

    Bonus Episode: The Work of Fatherhood

    Michael discusses the profound influence and essential responsibilities inherent in fatherhood, drawing from his sermon series at East River Church.

12. 

    17 Jul 2023

    Bonus Episode: The Rod of Discipline

    Michael discusses a comprehensive strategy for child discipline, emphasizing a balanced and thoughtful approach in this sermon excerpt.

13. 

    17 Jul 2023

    Bonus Episode: The Fruit of the Womb

    Michael discusses the conditional blessings of having children, exploring themes from his sermon series at East River Church in this episode.

14. 

    10 Jul 2023

    Choosing Names

    Hosts Michael and Emily explore the profound influence of names, sharing their personal experiences and rationale behind selecting names for their children in this episode.

15. 

    4 Jul 2023

    Going Broke

    Hosts Michael and Emily explore co-sleeping, attachment parenting, and cloth diapering, revealing the financial challenges of intensive parenting.

16. 

    22 Jun 2023

    Embracing Parenthood

    The hosts of "We Made People Podcast" explore the realities of parenthood, including trust in partnership and managing fears, in a candid discussion about family life.

17. 

    12 Jun 2023

    Escaping Divorce

    Michael and Emily explore their near divorce experience and highlight how children impact marital relationships in this episode.

18. 

    30 May 2023

    We Made People: Intro Episode

    Hosts introduce the "We Made People Podcast" and briefly explain the podcast's premise from a basement hideout in this introductory episode.

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