50. The Expectant Family Model

An unexpected or difficult pregnancy can leave a family wondering where to turn. What if the church could be part of the answer? In this episode, MVM administrator Hannah Weber sits down with Expectant Family Model lead Morgan Trainer to explore how churches can come alongside expectant families with practical support, meaningful relationships, and lasting hope. 00:00:00 - Start 00:00:28 - Seeing Good Things in Your Kids Where They Are 00:04:17 - HIgh, Low, Buffalo 00:11:30 - What Makes the Newborn Stage Survivable 00:16:25 - The Expectant Family Model: Going Upstream 00:21:49 - The Expectant Family Model 00:27:35 - Ongoing Relationship: The Transformative Key 00:36:26 - An "Ideal" Expectant Family Hosting 00:40:12 - The Role of the Church 00:46:48 - A Hosting Done Well: Support and Relationship 00:53:26 - How Expectant Family Opens Relational Doors 00:56:43 - The Opportunity of First Time Moms 00:59:53 - Connecting to the Expectant Family Model