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Families connected to the US Foster Care system face many challenges. Vulnerable and at-risk families need continued support to rise above their situation and raise their children in a healthy way. Foster and adoptive families also need support to help them do what God calls them to do. Relative caregivers must be supported as they step into the role of caring for their grandchildren. This support provides stability for these families who are on the frontlines.
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The OneFamily Podcast
Episode 11 | It Doesn't Matter Where You Started
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The OneFamily Podcast, host Stephen Hogue is joined by Pastor Gabriel Asif of The Well in Daytona Beach for a candid conversation about fatherlessness, redemption, and the transformative power of the local church.
Gabriel shares his raw and inspiring story of growing up in the Bronx—born to a Christian mother and Muslim father, often navigating life without a present dad. Yet, through the faithful persistence of his mother, the guidance of godly mentors, and the spiritual community of his church, Gabriel found his identity in Christ and is now a father, pastor, and cycle-breaker.
Together, Stephen and Gabriel explore what it means to flourish as a family despite broken beginnings, the irreplaceable role of fathers, and the grace available to single moms and struggling dads. From Royal Rangers to youth ministry, from trauma to triumph, this conversation highlights how God uses people, prayer, and perseverance to write a better story.
Whether you’re a parent, pastor, or simply someone who believes in the power of second chances, this episode will challenge and encourage you to believe that it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.
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