Episode 13

Episode 13 - God’s Perfect Timing: Foster Care Stories of Provision and Providence

Published on: 12th August, 2025

In this heartwarming and faith-filled episode of the Dream Small Podcast, Jason and Whitney share a week full of unexpected bird-watching, laughter, and incredible “only God” stories from their seven-year foster care journey.

From green heron drama in the front yard to miraculous provisions of strollers, bedrooms, and cribs, each story showcases how God often meets needs before we even know we have them. You’ll hear:

  • The saga of Chuck and Duck, the neighborhood green herons who stole Whitney’s heart.

  • How God provided the exact stroller they needed—down to the dollar.

  • The offer to build a bedroom they initially declined… only to need it months later.

  • A perfectly timed crib donation that made an urgent foster placement possible.

  • Stories of children who came “just for the weekend” or “for six weeks” and became forever family.

  • Why listening to God’s prompting—even when it doesn’t make sense—can lead to life-changing moments.

Whether you’re a foster parent, considering fostering, or simply in need of encouragement, this episode will remind you that God’s timing is always perfect and His provision is never late.

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Dream Small Podcast
Big impact doesn’t always come from big platforms. More often, it’s found in the faithful yeses of everyday life.

The Dream Small Podcast, hosted by Jason and Whitney Small—parents of seven, foster and adoptive advocates, and storytellers—invites you to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary. Each episode offers encouragement, practical wisdom, and real-life stories from their journey of foster care, adoption, parenting, and faith.

With humor, honesty, and hope, Jason and Whitney remind listeners that God delights in using small steps of faith and love to change lives. Whether you’re a foster parent, adoptive parent, or simply someone longing to live out your faith in practical ways, Dream Small will inspire you to trade fame for faithfulness and embrace the beauty of everyday obedience.

If you’ve ever wondered whether the “small” things really matter, this podcast is for you. Because sometimes the smallest yes can make the biggest difference.
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