Like Cousin, Like Son • In September 2020, Ben and Tara got a phone call from a family member about a surprise cousin who had been born in another part of the state and placed in foster care. • Around the same time, I got a phone call from our local DHR about a newborn in the NICU needing a temporary home. • This is a story that is near to my heart and I had all the tissues ready for this one. • MelissaMathieson.com #WhatsNextGodpodcast

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79. Ben and Tara Robinson

11 Kids and Counting? • Forrest and Caren are currently raising 11 children under the age of 14. That’s right. Eleven children....and they’re such a fun family! Their journey in foster care began 15 years ago and I’m seriously inspired by their story. I hope you are too. • MelissaMathieson.com #WhatsNextGodpodcast

78. Forrest and Caren Jones

May is Foster Care Awareness Month May 3, 2021 Special Guest: Abbie Phillips • Abbie is a young, single foster momma that has been loving on kids in foster care since 2015. From teenagers to babies to sibling groups, Abbie has loved, fostered and yes, even adopted. • Grab your coffee and join us. We’re talking about living life backwards, babies before marriage and what to order next time you go to a coffee shop. • Follow Abbie on Instagram Learn more about Children’s Lantern at Childrenslantern.org • MelissaMathieson.com #WhatsNextGodpodcast  #fostercareawareness  #fostercareawarenessmonth  #fosterfamily  #ittakesavillage

77. Abbie Phillips

Prophetic Dreams: Hearing the Voice of God • My friend Jenn Z is back! In this conversation we talk about hearing from God through dreams. Jenn is in some major transition in her life and has had some significant night dreams that have given her specific guidance and strategy for making decisions about what’s next. • Sometimes talking about dreams and dream interpretation can sound a little hoky, but I wanted Jenn to talk practically with us about how we can hear the voice of God through our dreams by sharing some of her own stories. • Jenn is moving to Manchester, England and you’re going to be amazed at how God has been speaking to Jenn over the last four years about this next season in her life. • Follow Jenn on Instagram • MelissaMathieson.com #WhatsNextGodpodcast

76. Jenn Zetrouer

Why did I do a podcast episode with my sixteen year old daughter? • Maya Cole is smart, funny, likes mix-tapes and is 16 going on 78. She’s a regular modern-day teenager with an old soul and I think she’s pretty awesome. • I wanted this conversation to inspire you to take 30-45 minutes with the young people in your life and just ask questions about the things they love. You may be surprised at the things you’ll learn. • MelissaMathieson.com Facebook: What’s Next God? Podcast #WhatsNextGodpodcast

75. Maya Cole

I’ve known Jon and Kalyn more than a decade and today we are reaching all the way back to the beginning to hear their story of how they met, went on a date a few years later, didn’t work out, had a second first date and finally got married. • We also talk about all things food and gardens and chickens and cooking and well...a surprise I was *not* expecting to hear. • Follow Jon and Kalyn on Instagram: @ourhouseofplenty @kalynmoore • MelissaMathieson.com #WhatsNextGodpodcast

74. Jon and Kalyn Moore

This podcast with my friend Joe Edens is all about Attachment Styles! • Now this is a very new subject to me and Joe is admittedly not an expert on the topic so take this conversation as it is meant to be....just two friends sitting around the table, talking about life and things we’ve learned and experienced on our journeys. • MelissaMathieson.com #WhatsNextGodpodcast

73. Joe Edens

Today we’re celebrating Social Work Month with a conversation with Kier Vickery who is the director of our Marion County AL Department of Human Resources. • Social workers are a vital part of our community by connecting people to resources and today we talk about ways we can partner with our local DHR to help those in our community, specifically in the area of foster care. • If you’d like to learn more about becoming a foster parent or just have a few questions, you can contact the Marion County DHR at (205) 921-6000. • What's Next God? Podcast on Facebook melissamathieson.com #fostercare #fosterfamilies #fosterparent #ittakesavillage #WhatsNextGodpodcast

72. Kier Vickery

Small Town News is Bigger Than You Think • My friends Scott and Louis are reporters for our local newspaper and we chat about the importance of being informed of the local news in your community. • The decisions that are made within your local government have a greater impact on your everyday life than you may realize. • Being informed and present means you can be the change that your community needs to see your city grow and prosper. • You can find Scott Johnson and Louis Mellini online here: Scott Johnson Facebook Scott Johnson Twitter Louis Mellini Facebook Louis Mellini Instagram • What's Next God? Podcast Facebook melissamathieson.com #WhatsNextGodpodcast

71. Scott Johnson and Louis Mellini

The Camels Go To Africa • This episode is just a little bonus conversation that I had with my friends John and Rebekah on Monday while we talked about their life as missionaries. • John and Rebekah were both single, in their 30s and living in Africa without any thoughts or expectations of finding a spouse. But look at God. He surprised them both. • MelissaMathieson.com #WhatsNextGodpodcast #thecamelsarecoming

70. The Camels Go To Africa

To the Ends of the Earth • On this podcast episode I’m talking with two of my friends, John* and Rebekah* who are currently missionaries in north Africa about how they heard the call of God to go to the nations. *Due to the location of their missions work, their names have been changed for their safety. • To make a one-time donation or become a monthly partner to John* and Rebekah’s* work in North Africa, use this link to give directly into their missions account. https://www.overlandmissions.com/donate • MelissaMathieson.com #WhatsNextGodpodcast

69. John and Rebekah

Looking Back • It’s been one year since we officially launched the What’s Next God? podcast. Dave and I are taking a look back at the last year and share a few major transitions that we’ve personally experienced. Job changes, parenting adult children and explaining a little bit about our journey into foster care are a few of the things we share. • MelissaMathieson.com #WhatsNextGodpodcast

68. Dave and Melissa - A Look Back

Got married. What’s Next? • In 2020, Carly and Molly both got engaged to two great guys, got married and now living through all the transition that goes with the first year of marriage. • We talk about their wedding expectations, how their closest friendships have changed now that they’re married, budgeting, moving, changing jobs and more. • melissamathieson.com #WhatsNextGodpodcast

67. Carly Mellini and Molly Agee

For better, for worse • To close out our Summer Adventure series my friends Louis and Carly are making their first podcast appearance together as husband and wife. They’ve both been on the podcast before but they have recently married and we get to hear a little bit about their summer adventure of getting married and trying to honeymoon during a pandemic. • Louis has been getting a little crazy on Facebook with his controversial food posts. Go follow him here: Louis Mario Mellini And Carly on Instagram here: @CarlyMellini • melissamathieson.com #WhatsNextGodpodcast

66. Louis and Carly Mellini - Summer Adventure Series

The Great Outdoors • When I think of summer adventure, I can’t help but think of my friend, Travis. Whether it is hiking, camping or floating on inner tubes down our local little river, Travis is my go-to expert for all of my questions about outdoor summer adventures. • We’re talking about some of our local little gems here in NW Alabama and we hope this conversation inspires you to explore your own city or region to discover new places to explore for your own summer adventure right where you live. • melissamathieson.com #WhatsNextGodpodcast

65. Travis Binish - Summer Adventure Series

A conversation with friends about navigating life transitions.

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