During the holiday season, the concept of hospitality is at the front of our minds. However, hospitality can mean so much more than inviting family and friends to your dinner table to share a nice meal once a year. Biblical hospitality can be practiced every day of our lives—and it can be extended to our neighbors who we may not know personally. Helping us lead a discussion about the Lord’s call for us to open our homes through hospitality is Fr. Drew Knowles. He is the Rector of Oak Forest Anglican Church in Houston, Texas, the co-author of Hospitality: The Convivial Mission of God, and the husband to our Founder &amp; Executive Director, Amber. In this episode, Drew shows us how hospitality is extended to us through Christ, the ways we might extend hospitality to others in our community, how foster care is one of the purest forms of hospitality, and much more.Find the show notes and links to anything we discussed here: <a href='https://riversideproject.org/drew-knowles-32'>riversideproject.org/drew-knowles-32</a> Connect with us! Website: <a href='https://riversideproject.org'>https://riversideproject.org</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/the.riverside.project'>https://www.instagram.com/the.riverside.project</a> Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/riversideproject.htx '>https://www.facebook.com/riversideproject.htx </a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;During the holiday season, the concept of hospitality is at the front of our minds. However, hospitality can mean so much more than inviting family and friends to your dinner table to share a nice meal once a year. Biblical hospitality can be practiced every day of our lives—and it can be extended to our neighbors who we may not know personally.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Helping us lead a discussion about the Lord’s call for us to open our homes through hospitality is Fr. Drew Knowles. He is the Rector of Oak Forest Anglican Church in Houston, Texas, the co-author of &lt;em&gt;Hospitality: The Convivial Mission of God, &lt;/em&gt;and the husband to our Founder &amp;amp; Executive Director, Amber.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode, Drew shows us how hospitality is extended to us through Christ, the ways we might extend hospitality to others in our community, how foster care is one of the purest forms of hospitality, and much more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find the show notes and links to anything we discussed here: &lt;a href='https://riversideproject.org/drew-knowles-32'&gt;riversideproject.org/drew-knowles-32&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Connect with us!&lt;br/&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://riversideproject.org'&gt;https://riversideproject.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/the.riverside.project'&gt;https://www.instagram.com/the.riverside.project&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Facebook: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/riversideproject.htx '&gt;https://www.facebook.com/riversideproject.htx &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

During the holiday season, the concept of hospitality is at the front of our minds. However, hospitality can mean so much more than inviting family and friends to your dinner table to share a nice meal once a year. Biblical hospitality can be practiced every day of our lives—and it can be extended to our neighbors who we may not know personally.Helping us lead a discussion about the Lord’s call for us to open our homes through hospitality is Fr. Drew Knowles. He is the Rector of Oak Forest An...

A Heart of Hospitality (feat. Fr. Drew Knowles, Oak Forest Anglican Church)

We are passionate about not only transforming the foster care system in and around Houston but about helping others find their place along The River. This means providing key trainings, rallying community members together, and bringing awareness to how we can all be better equipped to make Houston a place where families heal and children thrive. For this episode, we have two of our staff members, Kathleen Cowie and Caitlin Simpson, joining us. Kathleen is the Director of Agency Partnerships at The Riverside Project and previously served as a research assistant focusing on child welfare, a direct care provider at an emergency shelter for children and youth in foster care, and a Therapeutic Case Manager for the homeless population. Caitlin is the Director of Community Resources at The Riverside Project and previously served with international nonprofits in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia addressing humanitarian aid, poverty, and human trafficking. In this episode, they share more about what they do behind the scenes, lessons they have learned as social workers, the inner workings of the Response Network, who can benefit from Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) trainings, and more.  Find the show notes and links to anything we discussed here: riversideproject.org/kathleen-caitlin-31 Connect with us! Website: https://riversideproject.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.riverside.project Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riversideproject.htx

<description>&lt;p&gt;We are passionate about not only transforming the foster care system in and around Houston but about helping others find their place along The River. This means providing key trainings, rallying community members together, and bringing awareness to how we can all be better equipped to make Houston a place where families heal and children thrive.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For this episode, we have two of our staff members, Kathleen Cowie and Caitlin Simpson, joining us.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Kathleen is the Director of Agency Partnerships at The Riverside Project and previously served as a research assistant focusing on child welfare, a direct care provider at an emergency shelter for children and youth in foster care, and a Therapeutic Case Manager for the homeless population.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Caitlin is the Director of Community Resources at The Riverside Project and previously served with international nonprofits in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia addressing humanitarian aid, poverty, and human trafficking.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode, they share more about what they do behind the scenes, lessons they have learned as social workers, the inner workings of the Response Network, who can benefit from Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) trainings, and more. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Find the show notes and links to anything we discussed here: riversideproject.org/kathleen-caitlin-31&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Connect with us!&lt;br/&gt;Website: https://riversideproject.org&lt;br/&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.riverside.project&lt;br/&gt;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riversideproject.htx &lt;/p&gt;</description>

We are passionate about not only transforming the foster care system in and around Houston but about helping others find their place along The River. This means providing key trainings, rallying community members together, and bringing awareness to how we can all be better equipped to make Houston a place where families heal and children thrive.For this episode, we have two of our staff members, Kathleen Cowie and Caitlin Simpson, joining us.Kathleen is the Director of Agency Partnerships at ...

How We Come Alongside Families (feat. Kathleen Cowie & Caitlin Simpson)

Transracial adoption is not a new topic to The Riverside Project Podcast. We had the honor of speaking with Isaac Etter in a past episode on this topic and today we are talking with his adoptive mother, Julie. Julie Etter is an adoptive mom along with her husband. They have five children—two through adoption and three biologically. Julie is a beloved speaker on this topic of transracial adoption and the ups and downs her family has experienced. As a history teacher by trade, Julie loves to read and finds anything about history riveting. Her favorite way to spend her time is with her family and although she isn’t supposed to have favorites, her grandchild holds a special place in her heart. In this episode, we continue the conversation on transracial adoption, the importance of mentors who can support you, some of the struggles parents and children may go through, key resources you should be aware of, and much more. Find the show notes and links to anything we discussed here: https://riversideproject.org/julie-etter-30 Connect with us! Website: https://riversideproject.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.riverside.project Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riversideproject.htx

<description>&lt;p&gt;Transracial adoption is not a new topic to The Riverside Project Podcast. We had the honor of speaking with Isaac Etter in a past episode on this topic and today we are talking with his adoptive mother, Julie.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Julie Etter is an adoptive mom along with her husband. They have five children—two through adoption and three biologically. Julie is a beloved speaker on this topic of transracial adoption and the ups and downs her family has experienced. As a history teacher by trade, Julie loves to read and finds anything about history riveting. Her favorite way to spend her time is with her family and although she isn’t supposed to have favorites, her grandchild holds a special place in her heart.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode, we continue the conversation on transracial adoption, the importance of mentors who can support you, some of the struggles parents and children may go through, key resources you should be aware of, and much more.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Find the show notes and links to anything we discussed here: https://riversideproject.org/julie-etter-30&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Connect with us!&lt;br/&gt;Website: https://riversideproject.org&lt;br/&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.riverside.project&lt;br/&gt;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riversideproject.htx &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Transracial adoption is not a new topic to The Riverside Project Podcast. We had the honor of speaking with Isaac Etter in a past episode on this topic and today we are talking with his adoptive mother, Julie.Julie Etter is an adoptive mom along with her husband. They have five children—two through adoption and three biologically. Julie is a beloved speaker on this topic of transracial adoption and the ups and downs her family has experienced. As a history teacher by trade, Julie loves to rea...

The Challenges of Parenting in a Transracial Adoption (feat. Julie Etter)

You may have heard of the term Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) or trauma-informed care before, but you may not know what it is or how it can help transform how we care for children in foster care. To help us dive deeper into this topic is Mitzi McBride. Mitzi is not only well-versed in TBRI® but is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience guiding children and families through their journey to emotional healing. She has an extensive background in foster care, community mental health, school-based counseling, and years of international orphan care in Zambia, Africa. Mitzi currently runs her own practice called Soul Care Magnolia in the north part of Houston. She is also a dedicated wife and mother to seven children, both biological and adoptive. In this episode, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of TBRI®, why it’s important to shift from traditional parenting methods, the impact of being attuned to a child’s needs, and much more. Find the show notes and links to anything we discussed here: <a href='https://riversideproject.org/mitzi-mcbride-29/'>riversideproject.org/mitzi-mcbride-29</a> Connect with us on our <a href='https://riversideproject.org'>Website</a>, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/the.riverside.project'>Instagram</a>, or <a href='https://www.facebook.com/riversideproject.htx '>Facebook</a>!

<description>&lt;p&gt;You may have heard of the term Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) or trauma-informed care before, but you may not know what it is or how it can help transform how we care for children in foster care.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To help us dive deeper into this topic is Mitzi McBride. Mitzi is not only well-versed in TBRI® but is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience guiding children and families through their journey to emotional healing. She has an extensive background in foster care, community mental health, school-based counseling, and years of international orphan care in Zambia, Africa.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Mitzi currently runs her own practice called Soul Care Magnolia in the north part of Houston. She is also a dedicated wife and mother to seven children, both biological and adoptive.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of TBRI®, why it’s important to shift from traditional parenting methods, the impact of being attuned to a child’s needs, and much more.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Find the show notes and links to anything we discussed here: &lt;a href='https://riversideproject.org/mitzi-mcbride-29/'&gt;riversideproject.org/mitzi-mcbride-29&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Connect with us on our &lt;a href='https://riversideproject.org'&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/the.riverside.project'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;, or &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/riversideproject.htx '&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

You may have heard of the term Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) or trauma-informed care before, but you may not know what it is or how it can help transform how we care for children in foster care.To help us dive deeper into this topic is Mitzi McBride. Mitzi is not only well-versed in TBRI® but is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience guiding children and families through their journey to emotional healing. She has an extensive background in foste...

What is TBRI®? (feat. Mitzi McBride)

“Despite all the bad circumstances that I dealt with and navigated, there were people who were meeting my belonging needs in a way that allowed me to continue to grow, learn, and thrive in spite of the things I was experiencing.” Children in foster care are often deeply longing for connection, intimacy, and relationships. How can we offer children the support necessary to help them flourish and shift from surviving to actively living? How does their need for belonging affect the decisions we make in showing up for them? Our guest today has experienced this personally. Gaelin Elmore is a dynamic and nationally sought-after keynote speaker, trainer, and thought leader. Motivated by his own traumatic childhood and lack of belonging after over 10 years in the foster care system, he now works with organizations and people to become “belonging-informed” in order to help children overcome trauma and unleash their potential. In this episode, you’ll hear the difference belonging made in Gaelin’s life, his personal story of finding hope in impossible circumstances, walking away from a professional career in the NFL, and why belonging is a crucial consideration for every decision when supporting children in foster care. Find the show notes and links to anything we discussed here: https://riversideproject.org/gaelin-elmore-28 Connect with us! Website: https://riversideproject.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.riverside.project Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riversideproject.htx

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Despite all the bad circumstances that I dealt with and navigated, there were people who were meeting my belonging needs in a way that allowed me to continue to grow, learn, and thrive in spite of the things I was experiencing.”&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/em&gt;Children in foster care are often deeply longing for connection, intimacy, and relationships. How can we offer children the support necessary to help them flourish and shift from surviving to actively living? How does their need for belonging affect the decisions we make in showing up for them?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Our guest today has experienced this personally. Gaelin Elmore is a dynamic and nationally sought-after keynote speaker, trainer, and thought leader. Motivated by his own traumatic childhood and lack of belonging after over 10 years in the foster care system, he now works with organizations and people to become “belonging-informed” in order to help children overcome trauma and unleash their potential.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode, you’ll hear the difference belonging made in Gaelin’s life, his personal story of finding hope in impossible circumstances, walking away from a professional career in the NFL, and why belonging is a crucial consideration for every decision when supporting children in foster care.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Find the show notes and links to anything we discussed here: https://riversideproject.org/gaelin-elmore-28&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Connect with us!&lt;br/&gt;Website: https://riversideproject.org&lt;br/&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.riverside.project&lt;br/&gt;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riversideproject.htx &lt;/p&gt;</description>

“Despite all the bad circumstances that I dealt with and navigated, there were people who were meeting my belonging needs in a way that allowed me to continue to grow, learn, and thrive in spite of the things I was experiencing.”Children in foster care are often deeply longing for connection, intimacy, and relationships. How can we offer children the support necessary to help them flourish and shift from surviving to actively living? How does their need for belonging affect the decisions we m...

The Extraordinary Power of Belonging (feat. Gaelin Elmore)

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