She escaped abuse and entered foster care—this is where her story begins. A powerful story of survival, trauma, and healing.

She grew up in foster care… and swore she would never go back. But then life put her in a position she never expected. In this powerful episode, Dallas sits down with Christie Werts to share her viral story of foster care, trauma, adoption, and redemption. From a childhood marked by instability and identity struggles to a life-changing moment that brought her full circle, Christie’s story is a raw and honest look at what it means to face your past—and find purpose in it. This conversation dives into the emotional realities of growing up in the foster care system, the lasting impact it has on identity, and what happens when you’re called back into the very place you once tried to leave behind. If you’ve ever felt defined by your past, struggled with your identity, or wondered how pain could ever have purpose—this episode is for you. Christie’s story is a reminder that no matter where you come from, your story isn’t over.

Perseverance doesn’t just get you through… it makes you stronger. Every setback, every doubt, every hard moment— it’s building something in you. Keep going.

Your pain doesn’t just shape you as an athlete… it can give someone else hope. The struggles, the setbacks, the moments no one sees— that’s what connects you to others. Share your story. You never know who needs it. https://youtu.be/Mxld5HktLF8

Day one in pads… they bet she’d quit. She didn’t. She became a champion. Don’t let someone else’s doubt become your identity. https://youtu.be/Mxld5HktLF8

Not every thought you have is true. Elite athletes don’t believe everything they think— they train their mind just like their body. Rewire it… or let it limit you. https://youtu.be/Mxld5HktLF8

Elite athletes don’t just battle physically… they battle mentally. When your identity is tied to performance, every moment carries pressure. Learning to separate who you are from how you perform is the real game changer. https://youtu.be/Mxld5HktLF8?si=m_d6n2wbF_PSqSG5 #sportspsychology #athletemindset #mentalperformance #confidence #eliteathletes

What separates good athletes from elite performers isn’t talent—it’s mindset.In this episode, Dallas sits down with Coach Kip, a sports psychotherapist, high-performance coach, and former professional football champion, to break down the mental side of elite performance. From performance anxiety and pressure to confidence, identity, and resilience, this conversation dives into the real challenges athletes face behind the scenes.Coach Kip shares practical strategies used by top athletes to improve focus, manage pressure, and perform at their best when it matters most. Whether you’re a young athlete, parent, coach, or competitor at any level, this episode provides powerful insight into how to train your mind just like your body.If you’re looking to build confidence, overcome mental blocks, and develop a stronger mindset in sports and life—this episode is for you.

“She fostered… she adopted… and now she’s showing up for other children.” This is what full circle looks like. https://youtu.be/98XCP1f7OTo #CASA #CASAVolunteer #FosterCare #Adoption #ChildAdvocacy #BeTheVoice #DallasThePodcast

“They got the call… but not all the information.” And they still said yes. #fostercare #adoption #fostertoadopt #faithoverfear #stepinfaith #DallasThePodcast #realstories

“The cries of a baby in pain… every parent’s worst nightmare.” #FosterCare #Adoption #ChildAdvocacy #RealStories #DallasThePodcast #ThisWillMoveYou https://youtu.be/98XCP1f7OTo?si=DUom8s-6xnzc4l2J

“In the middle of chaos…they are the constant.”

A simple moment turned into confirmation. God had already placed foster care on their hearts—and a stranger confirmed it.

“A 5-week-old baby with 8 broken bones… this is what happened next.”

She came into their home at just five weeks old… with eight broken bones. In this episode of Dallas the Podcast, Bethany shares her powerful journey through foster care, adoption, and becoming a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer. What started as a simple Mother’s Day conversation in 2021 became a life-changing calling—one that led her family into foster care, advocacy, and ultimately adoption. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and this conversation sheds light on what children in the foster care system truly need: someone to show up, advocate, and be their voice. In this episode, we cover: What foster care and foster-to-adopt really look like The realities of adopting a child who has experienced trauma What a CASA volunteer does and why it matters How child advocacy supports children in the foster care system Why ordinary people are often the most qualified to step in Bethany’s story is raw, real, and deeply impactful—offering both insight and encouragement f…

What held the family together wasn’t what people assume. From the outside, it can look like strength is just a matter of keeping it together. But under pressure, a family learns quickly what actually carries the weight — and what breaks first. This conversation gets into the part most people never see: the quiet cost, the hard choices, and what faith looked like when things weren’t easy. 👇 This is where the deeper tension starts to show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iMqcISgIwY

Peace can look different in the middle of crisis. At first, it feels like a simple moment of reflection. But underneath that calm is a much deeper tension: what holds when life stops giving you room to breathe. This is where the conversation starts to open up, because the part most people miss is how prayer can change the weight of the moment without removing the moment itself. 👇 This is where the real shift happens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iMqcISgIwY

Her son wasn’t responding. Her daughter was screaming. This moment changed everything.

What happens when life changes in an instant—far from home, with everything uncertain? In this episode of Dallas the Podcast, Dallas sits down with author Natalie Kirkley to share the powerful story behind her book What Didn’t Happen. From a life filled with meaningful moments like her engagement in Pagosa Springs with her husband Miles, to a devastating accident that changed everything, Natalie opens up about fear, faith, and walking through the unknown. Through it all, she discovered a perspective that would redefine her story—not focusing on what did happen, but on what didn’t. This conversation is about resilience, surrender, and trusting God in the middle of life’s hardest moments. If you’re walking through something difficult, this episode will encourage you to hold onto hope and see purpose even when it’s hard to understand. Connect with Natalie Kirkley: Author of What Didn’t Happen Subscribe for more real stories of faith, resilience, and purpose: 👉 Dallas the Podcast

How new tech is bringing Bible characters to life in a whole new way. This clip opens the door to a bigger conversation about how we tell meaningful stories in modern ways. Full episode is live now. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfkNW3pz7Hs

The hard part starts after the decision. Leaving a familiar world can look like a clean break. What it usually is, underneath, is a quiet test of faith, identity, and trust. The outside story is simple: one chapter ends, another begins. The inside story is less tidy — because the space in between asks more of a person than the decision itself. This is the part most people miss, and it changes how the whole moment lands. 👇 This is where the shift starts to make sense. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfkNW3pz7Hs

A childhood seed of faith can become real proof later. This conversation gets into how faith can start small, stay quiet for years, and then become deeply personal when life gets real. That shift changes everything. Watch the full conversation. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfkNW3pz7Hs

A 5-year-old on a commercial set? There’s a story there. This clip starts with a funny memory, but it opens the door to a bigger conversation about how early experiences shape us. This is just part of the story. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfkNW3pz7Hs

Why do some of life’s hardest moments end up shaping us the most? This conversation goes into the tension between suffering and joy, and what it looks like to trust God in the middle of it. Full episode is live now. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfkNW3pz7Hs #DallasThePodcast #Podcast #Faith #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualJourney #LifeLessons #Hope #Mindset #personalgrowth