The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina Griffin

Dr. John DeGarmo lost his firstborn daughter at birth. It was a devastating moment that fueled the rest of his life - a life devoted to caring for children in the foster care system. John is the director and founder of the Foster Care Institute and the author of 13 books. He and his wife have been foster parents to more than 60 children, providing a loving household for kids who have suffered greatly amid a variety of troubled or toxic homes. John talks about the deep joy it brings by giving foster kids the gift of love and kindness. The end goal of foster care, he says, is not adoption, but reunification. However, foster care can lead to adoption in some cases, as it did for himself and his wife three times over! Between mental health problems among youth and the many kids who are struggling in horrific home environments, the next mission field for Christians may be as close as the kids next door.

TAKEAWAYS

There are more than 120,000 foster kids up for adoption in the U.S.

John says fostering is the most rewarding but the most difficult thing he’s ever done

If you can’t foster, you can get involved by donating items and clothing to kids in need, connecting with a local school, or mentoring children

The local church should have programs to help foster kids - there is a huge need for this

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Cassandra Armstrong lived a life riddled with tragedy and pain. It wasn’t until her mother died that she realized something striking: she had never learned how to process her grief. She had created a shell of protection around herself rather than dealing with past trauma. Thanks to God’s grace, her mother’s passing catalyzed a major life redirection: finding peace and stability in the Word of God. Today, Cassandra is a wife, mom, writer, and homesteader. She discusses the incredible benefits of homeschooling on a homestead in the beautiful state of Maine. She works hard to instill values in her kids that reflect the truth of Scripture - values that will prepare them for the harsh realities of a world in turmoil.

TAKEAWAYS

When you are considering a big decision, ask yourself if it aligns with Scripture

Don’t just survive grief; go through it and deal with it

Homeschooling and homesteading foster independence, servanthood, and confidence

You’re not the only person with a chaotic or messy story - everybody is dealing with some kind of pain

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Trapped in a vortex of lies and addiction, Mason Smith was ready to take his own life…until Jesus intervened. He made a deal with the Lord and asked Him to give him a life worth living - a request that has been fulfilled many times over. As a young evangelist, Mason’s incredible testimony strikes a chord with teens and young adults. Despite being raised in a Christian household, he reflects on how he fell prey to the lies of the Devil, and how Christ rescued Him out of that abyss, allowing him to be in a deep relationship with his Savior, rather than a mere intellectual observer. Mason shares his advice, based on life experience, about how parents can go deep with their kids and help guide them in a way that will prepare them for real temptations and challenges they will face in life. Don’t invest in a wall of protection; invest in the child, Mason says.

TAKEAWAYS

If your children know the truth, they will follow the truth

Pray over your children and speak Biblical truth into their lives every day and drench your children in truth so they can recognize deception

Spend time every day reading the Word of God and talking with Him

Don’t be afraid to be counterculture - stand out from the perversity of this fallen world

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LifeWise Academy is impacting the lives of public school students by bringing the good news of the Gospel to kids in a new and exciting way. This incredible program helps public school students grow in their character by offering Biblical education during school hours - an option that many people don’t even know is an option. Andrea Small is the area director for LifeWise Academy, and she explains the legal basis for the program and the criteria that must be met for kids to participate. She also highlights the three main pillars of the program: the heart (Gospel), the head (Scripture), and the hands (character). Kids who participate in LifeWise tend to experience improved school attendance, a lower discipline rate, and higher academic performance.

TAKEAWAYS

Anyone can participate in LifeWise Academy, and if you don’t have a chapter in your school district, you can start one

LifeWise utilizes the high-quality curriculum of The Gospel Project in their classes

The academy takes students through the entire Bible over a five-year period

Visit LifeWise.org to learn more about the academy and how to get connected

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Bible2School is a phenomenal organization that equips communities to teach scripture to elementary-aged children in public school. Bible2School, an innovative program delivering Biblical truth on a weekly basis to kids grades 2-6 throughout America. Kori Pennypacker is the CEO of this program, which serves kids who do not regularly attend church with their families. How is this possible? Bible2School leans on a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court in 1952, Zorach v. Clauson, which established the legality of off-site religious programs, as long as parents give their consent, the program is held off campus and no tax dollars are used. “Children equipped with the Word of God can change a nation,” Kori says. Bible2School is changing the nation one child at a time.

TAKEAWAYS

Pre-order Kori’s upcoming book: Backpack Faith: Helping Your Child Live Confidently For Jesus in Public School

You can explore starting a program in your community by going to  Bible2School.com

Bible2You is a subscription-based franchise model that allows anyone to start a chapter in their local public school

The program was started in 1979 by a group of pastors known as the Manheim Ministerium in Pennsylvania

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