Episode 18

Episode 18 - God's Provision in Foster Care: How Community Confirmed Our Yes to a New Baby

Published on: 16th September, 2025

In this episode of the Dream Small Podcast, Jason and Whitney share the incredible story of how God worked through friends, neighbors, and their church community to prepare their family for a brand-new foster placement — a five-week-old baby.

After wrestling with the decision for months and wondering if they were “too old for babies,” Jason and Whitney prayed for clarity. God answered in unmistakable ways: from baby clothes showing up at just the right time, to neighbors offering cribs and car seats, to surprise meals, strollers, and even toilet paper left in their garage “from a friend of Jesus.”

You’ll hear:

  • How Galatians 6:2 and Proverbs 3:5–6 came alive in real time as their community carried their burdens.
  • The funny and heartwarming stories of unexpected blessings — big and small — that confirmed God’s calling.
  • Why saying “yes” to foster care isn’t just about one family, but about the body of Christ stepping in together.
  • Practical encouragement for anyone wondering how to support foster families (hint: it doesn’t always take much to make a huge impact).

This episode is a reminder that in the middle of heavy weeks and hard seasons, God still shows up — often through the everyday faithfulness of His people.

If you’ve ever questioned whether small acts of kindness matter, this story will encourage you to keep your eyes open for how God is moving in your own life.

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🎵 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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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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