In May of last year, I got remarried to my current wife (Faith), having been divorced from my first wife - my son’s mom, several years ago. Following the divorce, I became a single parent to my disabled son Chris. While I doubted that new love could find me, I met...
Key Topics Covered
- From Public Policy to Orphan Care: Jedd shares his transitional journey from working in the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives to providing full-time leadership for CAFO.
- Building a Collaborative Movement: How dozens of competing organizations learned to "leave logos and egos at the door" to unite around shared core commitments for greater impact.
- The Role of the Local Church: Why local congregations—not just individuals or programs—are the essential environment for supporting foster and adoptive families.
- A Theology of Suffering: Understanding why walking alongside hurting children requires embracing complexity, pain, and long-term perseverance.
- Technology, Neuroscience, and Relationships: Jedd discusses his latest book on how technology impacts human flourishing, mental health, relationships, and spiritual formation.
Featured Guests & Leaders Mentioned
- Dr. Jedd Medefind: President of the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO), author, and former White House official.
- Beth & Todd Guckenberger: Co-founders of Back2Back Ministries and long-time CAFO leaders.
- Jason Johnson: Director of Church Ministry Initiatives at CAFO.
Resource Links & References
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