Episodes

  • Cliffhangers Episode 13
    May 11 2021

    In today’s episode, we learn more about Charles' second trial-- the innuendo surrounding it, and the abandonment which the family experienced as a result. There are also some fascinating insights into the current gang/hood culture.

    There may or may not be another cliffhanger this week. 😉But thankfully, unlike the days of the 80's, you will only have to wait one week to find out the next part of the story!


     Opportunities To Be Wrap Around Love For Others

    We can see through Barbara’s story and her children's lives what a difference a stable, consistent, and loving foster family can make-- not only for children, but for generations to come! As Janine says, “Foster care is the epitome of Wrap Around Love.” 

    If you have felt any leading or desire to become a foster parent, we encourage you to reach out to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska at: 402-661-7100. 

    Learn more about foster care at: www.LFSneb.org

     

    Stay Connected, follow us on social media! 

    https://www.facebook.com/wraparoundlovemovement 

    https://www.instagram.com/wraparoundlovemovement/

    Contact us at:

    wraparoundloveomaha@gmail.com 


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    23 mins
  • Trials, Retaliation and Lies Episode 12
    May 4 2021

    In today’s episode, we hear about the events leading up to Barbara's son Charles' first trial. This was a time in which lies and retaliation plagued her family.  We hear that North Omaha continues to experience frequent gun and gang violence, to the point that there was a "mass house shooting." 

     

    Opportunities To Be Wrap Around Love For Others

    We can see through Barbara’s story and her children's lives what a difference a stable, consistent, and loving foster family can make-- not only for children, but for generations to come! As Janine says, “Foster care is the epitome of Wrap Around Love.” 

    If you have felt any leading or desire to become a foster parent, we encourage you to reach out to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska at: 402-661-7100. 

    Learn more about foster care at: www.LFSneb.org

     

    Stay Connected, follow us on social media! 

    https://www.facebook.com/wraparoundlovemovement 

    https://www.instagram.com/wraparoundlovemovement/

    Contact us at:

    wraparoundloveomaha@gmail.com 


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    23 mins
  • Out of Omaha Episode 11
    Apr 15 2021

    In today's episode, Janine shares about a powerful documentary called Out of Omaha. Out of Omaha shares the story of Darcell and Darell Trotter. These are the older brothers of Charles, Barbara's son who is currently in prison convicted of murder. 

    This documentary gives a real insight into what life is like for people living in North Omaha. We believe that it's an important film to watch, especially if you are following along in the Wrap Around Love story. You can watch Out of Omaha on Amazon.


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    6 mins
  • Murder, Abandonment & Hope Episode 10
    Mar 28 2021


    In today’s episode, we hear about the years when North Omaha was plagued with non stop murders through gun and gang violence. We hear how Barbara’s children were caught up in the violence, ultimately resulting in the arrest of her son Charles for a double homicide. 

     

    Opportunities To Be Wrap Around Love For Others

    We can see through Barbara’s story and her children's lives what a difference a stable, consistent, and loving foster family can make-- not only for children, but for generations to come! As Janine says, “Foster care is the epitome of Wrap Around Love.” 

    If you have felt any leading or desire to become a foster parent, we encourage you to reach out to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska at: 402-661-7100. 

    Learn more about foster care at: www.LFSneb.org

     

    Stay Connected, follow us on social media! 

    https://www.facebook.com/wraparoundlovemovement 

    https://www.instagram.com/wraparoundlovemovement/

    Contact us at:

    wraparoundloveomaha@gmail.com 



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    26 mins
  • A Story Still Unfolding Plus A Side of Gumbo! Episode 9
    Mar 22 2021

    In our last episode we shared a great season of joy, as Barbara was reunited with her children and her life settled into place. In today’s episode, we learn more about Barabara’s older children and we are reminded that this is a real life,  and not just a story. Her children continue to be affected by their life experiences along with the community pressures that come from living in North Omaha. But as we will hear, when you are looking through the lens of God in your life story, there is every reason to hope! 

     

    Opportunities To Be Wrap Around Love For Others

    We can see through Barbara’s story and her children's lives what a difference a stable, consistent, and loving foster family can make-- not only for children, but for generations to come! As Janine says, “Foster care is the epitome of Wrap Around Love.” 

    If you have felt any leading or desire to become a foster parent, we encourage you to reach out to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska at: 402-661-7100. 

    Learn more about foster care at: www.LFSneb.org

     

    Stay Connected, follow us on social media! 

    https://www.facebook.com/wraparoundlovemovement 

    https://www.instagram.com/wraparoundlovemovement/

    Contact us at:

    wraparoundloveomaha@gmail.com 


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    22 mins
  • A Season of Joy Episode 8
    Mar 9 2021


    Wrap Around Love Podcast Episode 8: A Season of Joy


    In today's episode, we enter into a time in Barbara’s life that is marked by great change; she’s sober, her children are back home with her, she’s married, and working to heal and restore her community. It is a real season of joy in her life. 

    Highlights

    • The Belle of the Omaha Ball
    • Community leadership
    • Practical ways of bridging economic and racial differences
    • Home, but not whole
    • What God did in Barbara’s life

     

    Opportunities To Be Wrap Around Love For Others

    We can see through Barbara’s story and her children's lives what a difference a stable, consistent, and loving foster family can make not only for children, but for generations to come! As Janine says, “Foster care is the epitome of Wrap Around Love.” 

    If you have felt any leading or desire to become a foster parent, we encourage you to reach out to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska at: 402-661-7100. 

    Learn more about foster care at: www.LFSneb.org

     

     

    Stay Connected, follow us on social media! 

    https://www.facebook.com/wraparoundlovemovement 

    https://www.instagram.com/wraparoundlovemovement/

    Contact us at:

    wraparoundloveomaha@gmail.com 



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    25 mins
  • Wrap Around Love In Action Episode 7
    Mar 2 2021


    Wrap Around Love Podcast Episode 6: Sins of a Mother: Redeemed


    Shownotes 

    Today's episode is the day we’ve all been waiting for! We begin to really see how Wrap Around Love starts to change Barbara’s life, and we meet the people along the way who showed her Wrap Around Love. 

    Highlights

    • How Barbara met her husband Perry
    • “I’m gonna love you until you can love yourself.”
    • Meet the people of Wrap Around Love

     

    Opportunities To Be Wrap Around Love For Others

    We can see through Barbara’s story and her children's lives what a difference a stable, consistent, and loving foster family can make not only for children, but for generations to come! As Janine says, “Foster care is the epitome of Wrap Around Love.” 

    If you have felt any leading or desire to become a foster parent, we encourage you to reach out to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska at: 402-661-7100. 

    Learn more about foster care at: www.LFSneb.org

     

     

    Stay Connected, follow us on social media! 

    https://www.facebook.com/wraparoundlovemovement 

    https://www.instagram.com/wraparoundlovemovement/

    Contact us at:

    wraparoundloveomaha@gmail.com 


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    22 mins
  • Sins of a Mother: Redeemed Episode 6
    Feb 23 2021


    Wrap Around Love Podcast Episode 6: Sins of a Mother: Redeemed


    Shownotes 

    In today's episode, we begin to see the turnaround in Barbara’s story. She goes from having to make the choice to relinquish her rights as a parent, to being invited to pioneer a program within the state of Nebraska that will ultimately result in her gaining guardianship of her children once again. 

    Highlights

    • The pain of relinquishing parental rights
    • The harm done to Barbara’s children in foster care
    • Becoming her own children’s foster parent
    • Adoption
    • The Wrap Around Love of being a foster parent

    If you have felt any leading or desire to become a foster parent, we encourage you to reach out to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska at 402-661-7100. 

    We can see through Barbara’s story and her children's lives what a difference a stable, consistent, and loving foster family can do for not only a child but for generations to come. As Janine says, “Foster care is the epitome of Wrap Around Love.” 

    Learn more about foster care at: www.LFSneb.org

    Stay Connected, follow us on social media! 

    https://www.facebook.com/wraparoundlovemovement 

    https://www.instagram.com/wraparoundlovemovement/

    Contact us at:

    wraparoundloveomaha@gmail.com 


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    23 mins