They Fostered Over 250 Children. Here's What They Learned. | E58

What happens when you say yes to foster care more than 250 times? How do you keep loving through the heartbreak, the difficult goodbyes, and the seasons when you're simply exhausted?This week on the Dream Small Podcast, Jason sits down with Dave and Dana Williams, who spent more than 13 years caring for vulnerable children through foster care and serving as house parents at a children's group home.What began as a desire to adopt turned into a journey neither of them could have imagined. More than 250 children. A house that was rarely quiet. Countless goodbyes. And a deeper understanding of God's mercy, unconditional love, and faithfulness.Dave and Dana share openly about the joy and heartbreak of foster parenting, the importance of having people who understand your journey, and why sometimes the most faithful thing you can do is recognize that God is calling you into a new season.We also hear about their newest adventure, Snail Mail Bible Tales, a creative ministry bringing the stories of Scripture to life for children through personalized letters delivered right to their mailboxes.This conversation is a powerful reminder that God doesn't measure our faithfulness by how long we serve in one particular role, but by our willingness to follow Him wherever He leads.In This Episode✓ How Dave and Dana's desire to adopt led to fostering over 250 children✓ The emotional weight of saying goodbye and why loving deeply is always worth it✓ What foster care taught them about God's mercy and unconditional love✓ Their experience serving as house parents at a children's group home✓ Why marriage, community, and support are essential for foster families✓ Recognizing burnout and understanding that taking a break doesn't mean failure✓ How Snail Mail Bible Tales is helping children discover the truth of ScriptureScripture to Reflect OnGalatians 6:9 (NLT)"So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up."Dave and Dana's story reminds us that faithfulness takes many forms. Sometimes it means continuing to say yes, even when it's difficult. Other times, it means trusting God enough to follow Him into a different season.Learn More About Snail Mail Bible TalesDave and Dana Williams are the founders of Snail Mail Bible Tales, a monthly subscription that brings Bible stories to life through letters written from the perspectives of biblical characters.Each mailing encourages children to engage with Scripture and creates opportunities for meaningful conversations about faith within the family.Website: https://snailmailbibletales.comDave and Dana also share their desire to make these letters accessible to foster families, including offering sample letters for families interested in learning more.Support the Dream Small PodcastIf Dream Small has encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you feel a little less alone in your journey, would you consider supporting the podcast?Your support helps us continue sharing real stories of faith, foster care, adoption, and everyday faithfulness.Support Dream Small:https://dream-small-podcast.captivate.fm/supportInvite Dream Small to SpeakJason and Whitney are passionate about encouraging families, churches, foster parents, and communities to live faithfully in the everyday moments that matter most.Interested in having us speak at your church, conference, foster parent event, or ministry gathering?We'd love to connect!Speaking inquiries: info@dreamsmallpodcast.comConnect With Dream SmallWebsite: https://dreamsmallpodcast.comEmail: info@dreamsmallpodcast.comInstagram: @dreamsmallpodcastFacebook: Dream Small PodcastYouTube: @dreamsmallpodcastX: @DreamSmallShowIf This Episode Encouraged YouShare it with a foster parent, adoptive family, or someone who needs to be reminded that their faithfulness matters.Follow the Dream Small Podcast on your favorite listening platform, leave a rating or review, and help us reach more families who need encouragement.Because God does big things through the small and everyday faithfulness of His people.Keep Dreaming Small!Music Credit"Paradise Found" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons.