EP. 112 | Heather Van Wormer [Love Does Hard Things]

The Messy Table with Jenn Jewell

Why would someone purposefully step into heartbreak? Why would they intentionally sacrifice time, money, and emotional/physical margin to care for strangers in need?

Sharing a piece of her unconventionally beautiful story at The Messy Table, as well as reminding us of true things, is Heather Van Wormer—a wife, foster mama (with a biological sweetie on the way), and pastor at Life.Church.

Several years ago, Heather chose to brave unchartered waters as a single foster mom. That decision not only impacted the kiddos—and the parents of the kiddos—she has fostered, but it’s also changed her.

“It’s going to be hard, but every ounce of heartbreak is worth it.” —Heather Van Wormer

Don’t miss this inspiring episode on The Messy Table Podcast!

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CONVERSATION NOTES

Life.Church | Life.Church Sisters | Life.Church Parents

YouVersion Bible App | Bible App for Kids

The Connected Child by Karyn Purvis and David Cross

The Connected Parent by Karyn Purvis and Lisa Qualls

Parenting Beyond Your Capacity by Reggie Joiner and Carey Nieuwhof

100 Days to Brave (Devotional) by Annie F. Downs

How Every Christian Can Immediately Help with Foster Care by Dr. Deb Shropshire

Why So Many of Your Friends Are Foster Parents by Taylor Ketron

Watch: Why Didn’t God Answer my Prayer? with Pastor Craig Groeschel

CONNECT WITH HEATHER, JENN, AND THE MESSY TABLE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM

Interested in more episodes where we chat about fostering? Check out Ep. 58 with Britanie Ramirez [Becoming Fosters], Ep. 84 with Tara White [Losing Control + Gaining Perspective], and Ep. 101 with Dr. Deb Shropshire [The Impact of Everyday Heroes].

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