Tori Hope Petersen bounced around twelve foster homes until she emancipated or “aged out” of the system at 18 years old. But even in the middle of a rollercoaster childhood, God met her in her mess.

Despite the odds being stacked against her, Tori became a 4x State Champion and All American in track and field, found a forever family when she wasn’t expecting it, and eventually landed the title of Mrs. Universe in 2021. Currently, Tori is a wife, biological + foster mama, bestselling author (see: Fostered) and speaker, and the founder of a nonprofit called the Beloved Initiative—who’s using her story and voice to advocate for others from hard places.

“In our suffering, God makes a promise to us: He will not waste it.” Tori Hope Petersen

Don’t miss this powerful story and eye-opening perspective with Tori Hope Petersen, Amy Groeschel, and Jenn Jewell at The Messy Table Podcast.

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Website: Tori Hope Peterson | Book: Fostered by Tori Hope Petersen

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Interested in more episodes on the topic of foster care? Check out Ep. 58 with Britanie Ramirez [Becoming Fosters], Ep. 101 with Dr. Deb Shropshire [The Impact of Everyday Heroes], Ep. 112 with Heather Van Wormer [Love Does Hard Things], and Ep. 122 with Amanda Torres [Unexpected Mercies].

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“In our suffering, God makes a promise to us: He will not waste it.” Tori Hope Petersen

CONVERSATION NOTES

CONNECT WITH TORI, AMY, JENN, AND THE MESSY TABLE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM

Interested in more episodes on the topic of foster care? Check out Ep. 58 with Britanie Ramirez [Becoming Fosters], Ep. 101 with Dr. Deb Shropshire [The Impact of Everyday Heroes], Ep. 112 with Heather Van Wormer [Love Does Hard Things], and Ep. 122 with Amanda Torres [Unexpected Mercies].