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The Forgotten Podcast

The Forgotten Initiative

We want to see people everywhere supporting the foster care community and experiencing Jesus together. So, in this podcast, we are sharing the stories of the foster care community to bring awareness that leads to action!

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  • English

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  • October 12 · 32 min

    Working Together to Build Resilience (w/ Mary McMillan) Ep. 302

    In this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, host Jami Kaeb welcomes back Dr. Mary Ann McMillan, a former foster youth, adoptee, author, speaker, and follower of Christ. Rejoining the show after previously sharing her story on Episode 243, Dr. Mary Ann...

  • September 28 · 35 min

    Finding Sacred Rest (w/ Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith) Ep. 301

    In this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, host Jami Kaeb welcomes Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified internal medicine physician, bestselling author, and internationally recognized expert on rest, resilience, and wellbeing. Together, they...

  • August 3 · 52 min

    Navigating Tech & Pornography Issues (w/ Trent Taylor) Ep. 297

    In this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, Jami Kaeb sits down with trauma consultant Trent Taylor from Watch Me Rise to tackle a critical and pervasive issue facing youth today: navigating tech and pornography. Rejoining the show after previously...

  • June 22 · 32 min

    Coping With A Dangerous Child (w/Vania Ferreira) Ep.296

    In this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, Jami sits down with Vania Ferreira to address a sensitive and profoundly challenging topic that foster and adoptive families occasionally face but rarely discuss: what to do when your child hurts another...

  • June 8 · 39 min

    Overcoming Fears of Saying Yes to Autism (w/Candace Smouse) Ep. 295

    In this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, Jami sits down with Candace Smouse, a TFI advocate from Spokane, Washington, who is a foster, adoptive, and birth mom to six kids. Fostering as a family for five years, Candace shares her journey of opening...

  • May 11 · 1 min

    Introducing In Case You Forget

    From The Forgotten Initiative comes a brand-new series created specifically for the Foster Care Caseworker. At The Forgotten Initiative, we’ve always believed that you shouldn’t have to carry the weight of this calling alone. For years, The...

  • #293
    April 27 · 37 min

    Helping My Child Thrive Post-High School (w/Jonathan Brush) Ep. 293

    In this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, host Jami Kaeb sits down with Jonathan Brush, CEO of Unbound and a foster and adoptive dad of eight, to discuss how to help young adults—especially those not pursuing a college degree—successfully...

  • March 16 · 32 min

    Understanding the Court Process (w/Cari Huddleston) Ep. 290

    Court is one of the most intimidating parts of the foster care journey—but you are not powerless in the process. Today, a Guardian ad Litem shares insight into how the court system works, how “best interest” decisions are made, and why your...

  • March 2 · 34 min

    Obeying with Action Where You Are (w/Mary Perdue) Ep. 289

    On this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, host Jami Kaeb welcomes Mary Perdue—wife of former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue—to share her journey into foster care and her years as the First Lady of Georgia (2003–2011). Mary shares how...

  • February 16 · 39 min

    Encouraging Foster Parents to Persevere (w/Tony Mitchell) Ep.288

    On this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, Host Jami Kaeb interviews Tony Mitchell, who entered foster care as a newborn, was adopted at age two into a loving but impoverished farm family, and grew up learning work ethic, faith, and integrity. Tony...

  • February 6 · 36 min

    Addressing Fears About Teen Placements (w/Missy Bell) Ep. 287

    Our guest, Missy Bell, is the Director of San Diego for Olive Crest, an organization dedicated to preventing child abuse by strengthening, equipping, and restoring children and families in crisis one life at a time. In this conversation with Jami, she...

  • January 19 · 35 min

    Answering FAQ's About the Advocate Role (w/Jami + Holly) Ep. 286

    In this episode host Jami Kaeb and Holly Gnuse sit down together to talk about all things Advocates.   What does it mean to be a TFI Advocate? They answer all of our frequently asked questions about the role including things like what's the time...

  • January 5 · 52 min

    Linking Trauma Informed Care and the Gospel (w/Tera Melber) Ep. 285

    Join host Jami for a powerful conversation with experienced foster parent and trauma-informed care expert, Tera Melber. Tera, the founder of Resound Trauma Education, brings her extensive background—including a master’s degree in human services...

  • Nov 24, 2025 · 39 min

    Episode 283: Fourteen Children, One Family (w/ Beth van der Wel)

    My guest for this conversation didn’t set out to have fourteen children in her home. But through every step of her journey, she boldly trusted in the Lord and kept stepping out in faith. Beth van der Wel is not only a biological mom to three, but...

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