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Legacies of Faith and the Journey Beyond Foster Care | Callie Priest & Austin Ludwig

1 h 15 min · 30. Jan. 2026
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In the final episode of our first season, hosts Austin Ludwig and Callie Priest reflect on the legacy of the Cathy family and the origins of WinShape Homes, while sharing their personal journeys that shape their passion for mobilizing the Church to care for children in foster care. Austin, a former foster youth, shares his testimony and the pivotal role local churches played in his journey toward healing and restoration. Callie reflects on her years of experience in global missions, exploring how those experiences formed her conviction that the Church has a central and irreplaceable role in foster care. This episode offers listeners a more personal look at our hosts, while also unpacking the heart and vision behind WinShape Homes—why we believe the foster care crisis is not only a social challenge, but a discipleship opportunity. It’s a conversation about calling, community, and how the Church can be activated to care well for children, families, and one another. Learn more about WinShape Homes [https://homes.winshape.org/]. Follow us on socials. [https://www.instagram.com/winshapehomes/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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What does it mean to live distinctly in a world marked by striving, separation, and self-sufficiency? Kondo Simfukwe joins Austin and Callie for a conversation about identity, formation, and living a Spirit-filled life in any vocation. Kondo opens up about his unique seasons as both a pastor and an on-court host at major tennis tournaments, reflecting on how God placed him in the sports world as a representative of Jesus. Through stories of meaningful conversations with top athletes and unexpected opportunities to pray for and encourage others, he shares how faith naturally intersects with culture when we see every space as sacred. Kondo also reflects on his family’s journey to care for vulnerable children through adoption and speaks to the importance of beholding Jesus in order to recover a clear picture of who God is. This episode is pastoral, practical, and honest—an invitation to let Jesus reshape our presence in the world. Learn more about WinShape Homes [https://homes.winshape.org/]. Follow us on socials. [https://www.instagram.com/winshapehomes/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Jason Weber, National Director of More Than Enough at CAFO, joins Austin and Callie to unpack the biblical, historical, and cultural foundations behind caring for children in foster care. Jason shares the story of how he and his wife unexpectedly became foster parents to medically fragile twins, how that experience shaped their lifelong calling, and why he believes abundance—not scarcity—is the truest story of God’s heart for children. He explains how the church historically cared for children in need, why it stepped away, and what it looks like today to rebuild trust and true partnership with state systems. Together, they explore the mindset shift required for churches to meaningfully engage in foster care. Jason offers practical insights for pastors, ministry leaders, and believers who want to step closer to the need and explains why unity within the body of Christ is essential to achieving lasting change. Discover more of Jason Weber's ministry: https://cafo.org/morethanenough/  Learn more about WinShape Homes [https://homes.winshape.org/]. Follow us on socials. [https://www.instagram.com/winshapehomes/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Dr. Curt Thompson joins Austin and Callie for a powerful conversation on what it truly means to be known, loved, and transformed in community. Drawing from neuroscience, spiritual formation, and years of clinical practice, Dr. Thompson explains why healing requires more than information—it requires embodied relationships where we allow ourselves to be seen. Together, they explore the intersection of faith, mental health, trauma, and the foster care journey, offering deep encouragement for pastors, caregivers, and anyone longing for wholeness. This episode is a reminder that we’re shaped through connection, and we don’t have to walk the road alone. Learn more about WinShape Homes [https://homes.winshape.org/]. Follow us on socials. [https://www.instagram.com/winshapehomes/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Episode Legacies of Faith and the Journey Beyond Foster Care | Callie Priest & Austin Ludwig Cover

Legacies of Faith and the Journey Beyond Foster Care | Callie Priest & Austin Ludwig

In the final episode of our first season, hosts Austin Ludwig and Callie Priest reflect on the legacy of the Cathy family and the origins of WinShape Homes, while sharing their personal journeys that shape their passion for mobilizing the Church to care for children in foster care. Austin, a former foster youth, shares his testimony and the pivotal role local churches played in his journey toward healing and restoration. Callie reflects on her years of experience in global missions, exploring how those experiences formed her conviction that the Church has a central and irreplaceable role in foster care. This episode offers listeners a more personal look at our hosts, while also unpacking the heart and vision behind WinShape Homes—why we believe the foster care crisis is not only a social challenge, but a discipleship opportunity. It’s a conversation about calling, community, and how the Church can be activated to care well for children, families, and one another. Learn more about WinShape Homes [https://homes.winshape.org/]. Follow us on socials. [https://www.instagram.com/winshapehomes/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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