{"podcast":{"title":"Christian Readers Community Podcast","slug":"christian-readers-community-podcast-7059808","podcast_index_feed_id":7059808,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6027540/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christian-readers-community-podcast--6027540","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/389dc628d25a77b0ea632c70b26a86b8.jpg","author":"Christian Readers Community","episode_count":85,"summary":"The Christian Readers Community podcast is a captivating space where passionate readers converge to discuss their favorite Christian books, authors, and genres. Join us as avid readers share insights into the profound impact of Christian literature on their lives. With occasional interviews featuring Christian authors, listeners are treated to firsthand discussions about the inspiration behind the books. Immerse yourself in the world of faith-based literature, ensuring you never run out of compelling book recommendations and discovering new authors to enrich your reading journey. Contact The Host, authorfaithijiga@gmail.com. Become one of us by joining our community. On Facebook, please click here to join: https://m.facebook.com/groups/... Subscribe to our YouTube channel via this link: https://youtube.com/ @TheChristianReadersCommunity?si=fT1-NDlYnnAbCPfQ A Personal Note to Our Listeners Thank you for being here—your time, attention, and heart make this community what it is. We are committed to keeping this platform accessible while maintaining a high standard of production and value. That comes with both time and financial investment. If this podcast has ever added value to you,…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-14T18:19:30.343121+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christian-readers-community-podcast-7059808"},"episode":{"title":"Foster Care, Religion, and Juvenile with Lance Hillsinger","slug":"foster-care-religion-and-juvenile-with-lance-hillsinger","published_at":"2025-11-05T06:22:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christian-readers-community-podcast-7059808/foster-care-religion-and-juvenile-with-lance-hillsinger","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christian-readers-community-podcast-7059808","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/foster-care-religion-and-juvenile-with-lance-hillsinger--68427149","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68427149/imported_1762171838126296_audio.mp3","summary":"What happens when faith, social work, and the justice system collide? In this thought-provoking episode of the Christian Readers Community Podcast, I sit down with Lance Hillsinger, a retired child welfare social worker and author of In Place of the Parent: Inside Child Protective Services and Matthew, Mark, Luke and John: A Court Investigator Examines the Gospels. Lance brings decades of experience from inside the foster care and juvenile court systems—and shares how his deep faith shaped the way he approached some of the hardest realities faced by children and families. Our conversation dives into the intersection of faith and public service, the struggles within the healthcare and foster care systems, and how compassion and justice can work hand in hand. With honesty and incredible insight, Lance connects faith, wisdom, and lived experience in a way that challenges and inspires. His message offers a powerful reminder that every child’s story matters—and that God can use us, wherever we are, to make a difference. This episode is a must-listen for parents of teenagers, educators, and anyone connected to the foster care system—or anyone seeking to understand how faith can illuminate even the most complex corners of society. --- Amazon links to his books: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John: A Court Investigator Examines the Gospels: https://www.amazon.com/Matthew... /> In Place of the Parent: Inside Child Protective Services: https://www.amazon.com/Place-P... Build A Better Bridge: Social Policy for the 21st Century: https://www.amazon.com/Build-B... Beyond Amelia: Lesser-Known Women of Yesteryear published under the name L B Hillsinger: https://www.amazon.com/Build-B... Visit his website: lancehillsinger.net --- About the Author: Lance Hillsinger is a retired child welfar…","meta_description":"What happens when faith, social work, and the justice system collide? 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