ReStoried

141. You Have a Purpose: Joyce’s Journey from Grief to Foster Care

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide, loss, grief, and the death of a child. Please listen with care and discernment.  In this episode of Restori

140. Empty Nest to Full House with James Miller

What happens when you say yes to something God is calling you toward, even when it feels risky, inconvenient, or completely outside the life you imagined?   In this epis

139. Restoried Update: A Pause with Purpose

In this special mini episode, we share an important update about the future of Restoried. As Hope Bridge continues to grow, the team has been reflecting on how to ensure

138. Replay- Being a Part of The Team: A Conversation on How Foster Parents Can Support Reunification

In this episode, we dive into the crucial role foster families play in the reunification process. Our discussion aims to encourage foster families to embrace their part i

137. Replay- From Foster Care to Family Reunited: Bethany and Jaliyah's Redemption Story

In this inspiring episode, we explore a powerful story of redemption through an interview with Bethany, a dedicated foster mom, and Jaliyah, the biological mother of Beth

136. A New Name, A New Vision: Hope Bridge's Youth Empowerment Program with Larkyn Forchoine

In this episode of Restoried, we introduce our newest team member, Larkyn Forchione, the new Youth Empowerment Coordinator. Larkyn shares her journey as a single foster a

135. God Is Good Even When Foster Care Is Hard with Shelly Mast

In this episode of Restoried, we are introduced to Shelly Mast, the newest county coordinator serving Holmes County and the surrounding area, and a longtime foster mom he

134. Spiritual Formation: How Fasting Reorients Our Hearts to God

In this month’s spiritual formation conversation, we continue our series by reflecting on the practice of fasting and why it matters for our walk with Christ. Spiritual f

133. Don’t Just Pray- Move: Faith with Feet in the Foster Care System

For Foster Care Awareness Month, we’re continuing our For the One series with one of our most honest and challenging conversations yet.  In this episode, we wrestle with

132. For the One: When Foster & Biological Moms Choose Each Other

In this really special episode for Foster Care Awareness Month, Nicole sits down with DiEmma, the biological mom of her three adopted kids—for an honest conversation abou

131. For the One: Seeing People Like Jesus Does

In this special episode of Restoried, we’re coming together as the four directors of HopeBridge to launch something that is deeply personal to us: our new campaign and he

130. Spiritual Formation: How Scripture Memorization Shapes Who We Become

In this episode of Restoried, Brian Troyer discusses the power of scripture memorization as a key practice for spiritual formation. Moving beyond simply studying the Bibl

129. Mobilize Ohio 2026 Reflections: What Stuck With Us

In this episode, we’re taking time to reflect on some of our favorite takeaways from Mobilize Ohio 2026. Every year, we’re amazed by the way God shows up in this space, a

128. Volunteer Where You Are, With What You Have

In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, this episode of Restoried highlights the incredible impact of volunteers at Hope Bridge and the vital role they play in supporti

127. Be the Safe Place: A Conversation for Child Abuse Prevention Month with Stephanie Ellison

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and in this episode of Restoried, we sit down with author, speaker, and advocate Stephanie Ellison to talk about the realities of c

126. Spiritual Formation: The Gift of Sabbath

In this episode of Restoried, we’re talking about Sabbath, what it actually looks like in real, everyday life. It’s not just about taking a day off, but about creating a

125. Beyond Burnout: Moral Injury in Social Work

In this episode, we are having a conversation on a powerful concept many child welfare workers feel but don’t always have language for: moral injury.  We unpack the diff

124. Replay- Encouragement for Child Welfare Workers with Blake Boyer

In honor of Social Work Appreciation Month, we’re resharing one of our earlier conversations with Blake Boyer. Blake is a Christian social worker whose passion is encour

123. A Life Wrecked for the Gospel: Kirsten Smith’s Adoption Journey

In this episode, we sit down with Kirsten Smith, Summit County Coordinator for Hope Bridge, to hear her incredible journey as a mother of nine adopted children from foste

122. Single Mom, Full Circle: Cat’s Journey with Hope Bridge

On this episode of Restoried, Mel sits down to talk with Jen Zwick and Cat Tortola about hope, faith, and transformation. Cat isn’t just a graduate of the Hope Bridge Sin