❗Are you constantly rushing, feeling like there’s never enough time in the day?

💭Do you long for real peace, but life’s chaos keeps pulling you away?

🌟What if slowing down could actually help you experience God’s presence more fully?

Hi Neighbor,

A simple card on my cabin door inspired this unplugged episode.

“Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life.” ~Dallas Willard

I reflect on how embracing God’s gifts can help us ruthlessly eliminate hurry from our lives.

Surrounded by God’s creation and longtime friends, I’ve been reminded that peace, calm, and rest are already available. We just need to make room for them. I’ll share 3 Biblical steps that have helped me experience these gifts from God.

Whether you’re an adoptive parent navigating unique challenges, or simply someone feeling weary from life’s storms, I hope this episode encourages you to slow down and receive the peace, calm, and rest God offers.

Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way.

Your Neighbor, Tim 💙

P.S. If you haven’t joined our private community, consider this an invitation. It’s a safe space to share your struggles and triumphs with fellow adoptive parents who truly understand what you're going through.

He experienced one tragedy after another 💔. If that wasn't enough, he then experienced the ultimate act of betrayal 😢. How could a son do this to his father? Life would never be the same. Yet through it all, he was still able to find peace.

Hi Neighbor,

As an adoptive parent, have you faced sleepless nights filled with fear, wondering if peace will ever come?

Adoption can bring heartbreak no one else sees💔. In Psalm 3, David poured out his pain and found peace. This episode shows you how to do the same.

We’ll explore Psalm 3 and the story of David, and I’ll share how journaling can be a powerful tool for adoptive parents to process their emotions and find peace in the middle of heartbreak.

Even in sleepless nights and hidden tears, God sees, sustains, and gives rest to weary parents.🕊️

Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way.

Your Neighbor, Tim 💙

P.S. If you’ve ever felt lost trying to connect Scripture with the realities of adoption trauma, I’d love to walk alongside you. I’m opening a few free spots for one-on-one conversations where we can talk through practical tools and Biblical encouragement for your journey.

👉 Send me an email at tim@anchorsofencouragement.com to grab your spot. I’d be honored to walk with you. 💙

👉 If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. I recorded a quick video to show you how. Thanks so much!

He faced one discouraging obstacle after another. Yet through it all, he persisted. How did he do it? First, he partnered with God.

Hi Neighbor!

Do you ever feel like you’re facing one discouraging obstacle after another in your adoption journey? You’re not alone. 💔 As an adoptive parent and coach, I know exactly what that feels like and how to persist through it.

So, what’s my secret? Partnering with God and using journaling as a daily anchor.

In this episode, I’ll share: ✨ My personal journaling experience ✨ Inspiration from one of my favorite Bible characters in Genesis 39 ✨ An easy way to start journaling—even if you’ve never done it before ✨ How pen-to-paper can help you partner with God

And so much more.

Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way.

Your Neighbor, Tim 💙

P.S. If you’ve ever felt lost trying to connect Scripture with the realities of adoption trauma, I’d love to walk alongside you. I’m opening a few free spots for one-on-one conversations where we can talk through practical tools and Biblical encouragement for your journey.

👉 Send me an email at tim@anchorsofencouragement.com to grab your spot. I’d be honored to walk with you. 💙

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It was the worst advice I ever received as an adoptive parent and, strangely enough, it turned out to be the best advice too.

Hi Neighbor,

If you’ve ever felt crushed by unsolicited advice 😣 or wondered if you’re failing your kids 💔, you’re not alone. Some words sting and stay with you—but sometimes, with time and perspective, they can also become lifelines.

In this episode, I share the story of how a piece of “terrible” advice was both the worst and best advice I ever received.

On its own, it wasn’t enough. But paired with a fresh perspective and the right support, it became a foundation for hope and healing.

Curious what it was? Tune in for an honest look at the adoption journey and the surprising wisdom hidden in hurtful words.

Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way.

Your Neighbor, Tim💙

P.S. If you’ve ever felt lost trying to connect Scripture with the realities of adoption trauma, I’d love to walk alongside you. I’m opening a few free spots for one-on-one conversations where we can talk through practical tools and Biblical encouragement for your journey.

👉 Send me an email at tim@anchorsofencouragement.com to grab your spot—I’d be honored to walk with you. 💙

“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” 🌿 Ecclesiastes 3:1

Whatever season you’re in on your adoption journey, we can get through it together.

If you’re feeling lost as an adoptive parent, THIS could be your lifeline. Remember, you’re not alone!

Hi Neighbor,

Solomon in Ecclesiastes reminds us: there’s a time for everything. Whether you’re grieving 😢, celebrating 🎉, or searching for answers 🔎 in your adoption journey, every season has value and purpose.

Every adoption journey has its own season. Sometimes joyful, sometimes tough💔. You’re not alone walking through it. There’s a community waiting to support you, no matter what chapter you’re in.

Are you feeling lost as an adoptive parent? You don’t have to walk alone. Find encouragement, and let others walk with you through the highs and lows. Connection is your lifeline.

Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way.

Your Neighbor, Tim 💙

P.S. If you haven’t joined our private community, consider this an invitation. It’s a safe space to share your struggles and triumphs with fellow adoptive parents who truly understand what you're going through.

How do you navigate through the fog of life? I would like to suggest you consider relying on Someone with a better vantage point ✨. Someone who can shine the light on your path.

Hi Neighbor,

Adoptive life can feel foggy, uncertain, and overwhelming. Sometimes the best way forward is to slow down, trust a higher perspective 🙏, and let go of needing to see every step ahead. What would it look like for you to drive with “low beams” today?

In this special mindset episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I would like to suggest you consider relying on Someone with a better vantage point, Someone who can shine a light on your path.

We’ll consider this question in light of verses found in Psalm 119, Ecclesiastes 12, Micah 6, and Mark 12.

And finally, make a direct application to the adoption journey from James 1.

Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way.

Your Neighbor, Tim 💙

P.S. If you haven’t joined our private community, consider this an invitation. It’s a safe space to share your struggles and triumphs with fellow adoptive parents who truly understand what you're going through.

Why do bad things happen to good people? Sometimes the answer can only be seen through the perspective of time ⏳.

Hi Neighbor!

In this episode, we’ll dive into the story of Joseph in Genesis 📖 and see how time gave him clarity on why he suffered the things he did.

We’ll also explore 1 Corinthians and Romans to discover 3 powerful benefits of why good people and especially adoptive parents walk through seasons of suffering. 💔

Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way.

Your Neighbor, Tim 💙

P.S. If you haven’t joined our private community, consider this an invitation. It’s a safe space to share your struggles and triumphs with fellow adoptive parents who truly understand what you're going through.

As an adoptive parent, the way you were parented may or may not be the best approach in parenting your adopted child.

Hi Neighbor!

When what you’re doing as a parent 🚫 isn’t working, how do you flip the script 🔄 and approach parenting differently? 🤔

In this episode, one of the individuals who helped my son Jonny navigate the challenges of residential treatment joins the show.

My neighbor 🏡 Erich Nelson shares a script 📝 that adoptive parents can use to de-escalate a volatile situation ⚡ by empowering their children 💪.

Grab a pen ✍️ and paper 📄 — this is definitely an episode for which you’ll want to take notes.

Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim

P.S. If you haven’t joined our private community, consider this an invitation. It’s a safe space to share your struggles and triumphs with fellow adoptive parents who truly understand what you're going through.

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