Episode 2

Episode 2 - 2353 Days of Yes: The Start of Our Foster Care Story

Published on: 3rd June, 2025

In this heartfelt episode, Jason and Whitney open up about the moment that changed everything: their decision to step into foster care. After a heartbreaking miscarriage in 2016, they found themselves searching for purpose in the pain—and chose to say “yes” to the call of fostering.

With honesty and vulnerability, they share the highs and lows of the licensing process, the emotional rollercoaster of welcoming their first placement (a toddler they affectionately call “Number One”), and the 2,353 days that followed with foster children in their home.

Whether you're considering foster care or just wondering what it looks like to “dream small,” this episode offers a powerful reminder that small, faithful steps can change lives.

Action Steps:

  • Reflect on your own “dream small” moment. Where is God asking you to say yes—even in something that feels small?
  • Share this episode with someone who may be exploring foster care or needs encouragement in saying yes to God’s call.
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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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