The Empowered Parent Podcast

Ryan and Kayla North are joined by Chris Fonte as they discuss one of the most commonly heard concerns about being a foster parent; "It would be too hard to let anyone go." They share from their experiences how they have dealt with and processed the realities of foster parenting.  Tapestry Web | Facebook | Twitter Empowered to Connect Web | Facebook | Twitter Into/Outro Music: Moses UvereAudio Engineering and Editing: Chris Fonte

Ryan and Kayla North are joined by Chris Fonte as they discuss one of the most commonly heard concerns about being a foster parent; "It would be too hard to let anyone go." They share from their experiences how they have dealt with and processed the realities of foster parenting.  Tapestry Web | Facebook | Twitter Empowered to Connect Web | Facebook | Twitter Into/Outro Music: Moses Uvere Audio Engineering and Editing: Chris Fonte

We have all failed as parents and wondered if our mistakes have impacted our kids negatively, but we cannot allow our past failures to keep us from being the parents our kids need us to be. The team discusses how parenting can be a source of shame and regret and how they have found that a long range view of healing can bring a new perspective to our families. Tapestry Web | Facebook | Twitter Empowered to Connect Web | Facebook | Twitter Into/Outro Music: Moses UvereAudio Engineering and Editing: Chris Fonte  

We have all failed as parents and wondered if our mistakes have impacted our kids negatively, but we cannot allow our past failures to keep us from being the parents our kids need us to be. The team discusses how parenting can be a source of shame and regret and how they have found that a long range view of healing can bring a new perspective to our families. Tapestry Web | Facebook | Twitter Empowered to Connect Web | Facebook | Twitter Into/Outro Music: Moses Uvere Audio Engineering and Editing: Chris Fonte  

Chris is joined by Ryan and Kayla North to discuss how so many of us parent from a place of fear. We all have regrets because we now know that we could have done better, but we can't let our regrets prevent us from doing better. We have to learn from our mistakes and do the best we can now that we know better.  "Do the best you can until you know better, and when you know better do better." - Maya Angelou Tapestry Web | Facebook | Twitter Empowered to Connect Web | Facebook | Twitter Into/Outro Music: Moses UvereAudio Engineering and Editing: Chris Fonte

Chris is joined by Ryan and Kayla North to discuss how so many of us parent from a place of fear. We all have regrets because we now know that we could have done better, but we can't let our regrets prevent us from doing better. We have to learn from our mistakes and do the best we can now that we know better.  "Do the best you can until you know better, and when you know better do better." - Maya Angelou Tapestry Web | Facebook | Twitter Empowered to Connect Web | Facebook | Twitter Into/Outro Music: Moses Uvere Audio Engineering and Editing: Chris Fonte

The team discusses how the frequency and intensity of your child's behavior must determine the frequency and intensity of your response. Our kids need consistent, safe adults who will stay by their side when they need us the most. Tapestry Web | Facebook | Twitter Empowered to Connect Web | Facebook | Twitter Into/Outro Music: Moses UvereAudio Engineer: Chris FonteEditing: Chris Fonte  (c) 2017 Irving Bible Church

The team discusses how the frequency and intensity of your child's behavior must determine the frequency and intensity of your response. Our kids need consistent, safe adults who will stay by their side when they need us the most. Tapestry Web | Facebook | Twitter Empowered to Connect Web | Facebook | Twitter Into/Outro Music: Moses Uvere Audio Engineer: Chris Fonte Editing: Chris Fonte  (c) 2017 Irving Bible Church

2016 was a difficult year for race relations in the United States. As we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, we wanted to share an interview we hope leads to better understanding for parents raising children of a different race. Dr. King wasn't interested in a world where no one saw color. He desired a world where people saw color, but saw no difference in it. At the Tapestry Conference this past October, Chris and Kayla sat down with Nisia Murray who has been a long-time source of encouragement, mentoring, and a voice of hope in helping white parents know the world their black children are growing up in.

2016 was a difficult year for race relations in the United States. As we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, we wanted to share an interview we hope leads to better understanding for parents raising children of a different race. Dr. King wasn't interested in a world where no one saw color. He desired a world where people saw color, but saw no difference in it. At the Tapestry Conference this past October, Chris and Kayla sat down with Nisia Murray who has been a long-time source of encouragement, mentoring, and a voice of hope in helping white parents know the world their black children are growing up in.

During Tapestry Conference 2016, Cindy Lee and Kayla North joined Chris behind the mics to talk about Cindy's TBRI-based children books. Cindy shares the story of the books' creation, and the trio talk about the different ways the lessons within have impacted and helped their families. Cindy also shares a road map of upcoming books in the series. Cindy is the Executive Director of HALO Project, which is an intensive intervention program for foster and adoptive children who have experienced relational trauma. All proceeds from her book sales go to HALO Project in Oklahoma City, and The Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development. All of Cindy's books can be found on Amazon.

During Tapestry Conference 2016, Cindy Lee and Kayla North joined Chris behind the mics to talk about Cindy's TBRI-based children books. Cindy shares the story of the books' creation, and the trio talk about the different ways the lessons within have impacted and helped their families. Cindy also shares a road map of upcoming books in the series. Cindy is the Executive Director of HALO Project, which is an intensive intervention program for foster and adoptive children who have experienced relational trauma. All proceeds from her book sales go to HALO Project in Oklahoma City, and The Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development. All of Cindy's books can be found on Amazon.

Ryan and Kayla North join Chris Turner and they discuss why the holiday season is so difficult for many of our kids. They share personal insights from their experiences, as well as ways that they have learned to help their children, and themselves, navigate the holidays successfully.  

Ryan and Kayla North join Chris Turner and they discuss why the holiday season is so difficult for many of our kids. They share personal insights from their experiences, as well as ways that they have learned to help their children, and themselves, navigate the holidays successfully.  

Chris talks with Jason Weber, National Director of CAFO's (Christian Alliance For Orphans) Foster Care Initiative, about Jason's new book, Farmer Herman and the Flooding Barn. Based on a true story, it's a children's book with lots of parallels to foster care and the church's involvement in helping kids in foster care. You can purchase your copy of Farmer Herman and the Flooding Barn: A story about 344 people working together to solve a big, big, big problem on AMAZON. Be sure to check out all of the resources available at MoveTheBarn.Org