Episode 21

Episode 21: Through Bre’s Eyes — Faith, Family & Finding Light in Foster Care

Published on: 7th October, 2025

In this moving continuation of her story, Bre opens up about what it was like to navigate foster care as a teenager—shifting homes, faiths, and expectations while searching for belonging. She shares the emotional tension of moving between families with vastly different religious beliefs, the impact of being “the new kid” again and again, and the powerful difference one man named Don made through simple, steadfast love.

Jason and Whitney listen as Bre reflects on the foster parents who shaped her, the struggles that challenged her faith, and what she wishes every foster parent understood about the teens in their care. This honest and hope-filled conversation will move anyone who has ever wondered how to love kids from hard places well.

Whether you’re a foster or adoptive parent, teacher, social worker, or simply someone who cares about vulnerable youth, Bre’s story will leave you inspired to show up—because sometimes one caring adult can change everything.

Key Topics & Takeaways:

• The faith confusion that comes from moving between drastically different foster homes

• Overcoming stereotypes and isolation as a teen in foster care

• The life-changing influence of one consistent, caring adult

• What Bre wishes every foster parent knew

• Why genuine faith is shown in action, not just words

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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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