Episode 1

Episode 1 - Welcome to Dream Small!

Published on: 27th May, 2025

In a world that tells you to chase big dreams, we dare you to dream small.

In our very first episode, we (Jason and Whitney) introduce ourselves, our family of eight, and the heart behind starting this podcast. As foster and adoptive parents who’ve welcomed 12 children into our home, we’ve learned that God does some of His best work through the small, everyday acts of faithfulness.

We share:

  • Our story of how the podcast began (hint: it involves a Josh Wilson song 🎶).
  • Why “dreaming small” matters in a culture obsessed with chasing big.
  • How Scripture (Zechariah 4:10) reminds us not to despise small beginnings.
  • Practical examples of how anyone can make a difference—whether it’s buying cookies for a new neighbor, mowing someone’s lawn, or showing kindness to a single parent.

Our hope is that this podcast encourages you, refreshes you, and maybe even makes you laugh along the way. Most of all, we want you to know: the little things you do matter. God rejoices in your everyday faithfulness.

This week’s challenge: Do one small thing to love someone well—and trust God to use it in a big way.

Contact Us:

• Email: dreamsmallpodcast@gmail.com

• Instagram: @dreamsmallpodcast

• Facebook: Dream Small Podcast

• Twitter/X: @DreamSmallShow

Music Credit:

"Paradise Found" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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About the Podcast

Dream Small Podcast
The Dream Small Podcast is a foster care and adoption podcast hosted by Jason and Whitney Small, foster and adoptive parents who have welcomed more than 14 children into their home and adopted three. Through honest conversations and real life stories, the podcast encourages foster parents, adoptive families, and those considering foster care.

Each episode explores the realities of foster care, adoption, and parenting children from hard places, offering practical encouragement and hope for families navigating the foster care journey. Jason and Whitney share lessons from their own experience, faith, and conversations around trauma informed parenting, family life, and supporting vulnerable children.

Whether you are a current foster parent, an adoptive parent, considering becoming a foster parent, or someone who supports foster families, the Dream Small Podcast exists to encourage and equip you along the way.

Jason and Whitney believe that changing a child’s life rarely happens through big moments. More often, it happens through small, faithful acts of love lived out every day.

If you're thinking about becoming a foster parent or walking the foster care journey, this podcast will help you navigate the challenges, celebrate the wins, and stay encouraged along the way.
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