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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About the Podcast

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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