Episode 517 - Cooking Up an FASD Conversation with Red Shoe Chef, Derek Warren

“Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” -Matthew 17:20

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.

On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Derek Warren. Derek is a husband, father, and professional chef with over 20 years of experience in the kitchen. Alongside his wife, he and their family have walked the adoption and foster care journey, including parenting their son Xander, who has been impacted by FASD.

Out of both his professional background and lived family experience, Derek co-created Red Shoe Chefs, a father-son cooking project focused on practical kitchen skills, nutrition, and connection—especially for families navigating real-world challenges. Derek is passionate about using food, humor, and presence as tools for growth, healing, and relationship.

Listen to Sandra’s conversation with Derek Warren on Episode 517 wherever you get your podcasts.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

The Adoption & Foster Care Journey

AFCJ on YouTube

justicefororphansny.org

justicefororphansny.org/hope-community

Email: [e-mail]

sandraflach.com

Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms

Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon

Filled Retreat

Mobilize Ohio

ReNew Retreat in NC

https://www.youtube.com/@RedShoeChefs