Let's Talk Adoption

In this episode of Let's Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim explain the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) in simple, easy-to-understand language. They discuss why ICPC exists, what happens after your baby is born, how long the process usually takes, and what adoptive families can expect while waiting for approval.

We’re rereleasing this powerful episode of Let’s Talk Adoption featuring John Knox, adoptee, entrepreneur, and the man behind the national Adoption Is An Option movement. John’s message continues to be just as important today: women facing an unexpected pregnancy deserve to know every option available to them, including modern adoption. Through the Adoption Is An Option movement and the widely sha...

After our recent episode about common questions women ask when considering adoption, we received even more thoughtful questions from listeners. In this follow-up episode, Heather and Kim answer five of the most searched and emotionally complex adoption questions women often ask while exploring their options. They discuss: Can you choose the adoptive family for your baby? Can you change your mind a...

If you’re pregnant and wondering whether adoption might be the right path for your baby, you probably have a lot of questions. In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim walk through some of the most common questions women ask when they first reach out to learn about adoption.

In Part 2 of Tiffany's incredible adoption journey, we continue the story after her family's first Safe Haven adoption and discover how God surprised them yet again with a second unexpected call. After adopting their son through Florida's Safe Haven program, Tiffany and her husband thought they would spend months waiting to be matched for a second adoption. Instead, less than two months after beco...

What happens when a normal Monday turns into the day you become a parent?   In this powerful episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim sits down with Tiffany to share the incredible story of how she and her husband Joshua became parents through Safe Haven adoption.   Before adopting, Tiffany and Joshua spent years serving overseas as missionaries in Thailand, trusting God through unexpected turns, close...

Three of the most common questions women ask when exploring adoption are deeply emotional ones. Questions about love, openness, trust, and safety.   In this episode, Heather and Kim talk honestly about: Whether choosing adoption means you don’t love your baby What modern open adoption really looks like today How adoptive families are screened and why emotional safety matters too They also discuss...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, we’re answering real questions from listeners—questions that reflect the emotions, decisions, and uncertainties so many people face in the adoption journey. From concerns about financial risk to navigating family opinions, from the heartbreak of a situation going quiet to wondering what openness really looks like, these are the kinds of questions that don’t...

Not being chosen in adoption can feel deeply personal—but is it? In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim and Heather talk honestly about the emotional side of waiting, especially when a family isn’t selected after being presented to an expectant mother. They explore: How adoption decisions are made Why connection matters more than “qualifications” How to move forward without losing confidence...

The short answer is yes… but it’s more complicated than that. In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim and Heather unpack the many ways “no” shows up in adoption.

In this heartfelt episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim King sits down with Maureen, a two-time single adoptive mom who followed her calling to grow her family through international adoption—twice. Maureen shares the joys, challenges, and life-changing moments of adopting as a single parent. We spend special time talking about her daughter’s adoption from China, including navigating special needs ad...

In Part 2 of this powerful series, Kim and Heather continue breaking down 10 more common myths about adoption, including misconceptions about birth parents, the matching process, and what life looks like after placement.

There’s a lot of misinformation about adoption—and it can create fear, confusion, or hesitation for families considering this path. In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim and Heather break down the top 10 myths about adoption for prospective adoptive parents and replace them with truth, clarity, and encouragement.

Christian parenting podcasts have become a go-to source of encouragement for many families. They offer practical advice, faith-centered perspectives, and reassurance for the everyday challenges of raising children. But what happens when your family is built through adoption? In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim talk about why so many parents turn to Christian parenting podcasts...

In this powerful episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, we sit down with adoptee and entrepreneur, John Knox, to talk about the Super Bowl commercial that sparked a nationwide conversation. “The Girl in the Middle,” a moving and conversation-provoking ad that has been viewed over 100 million times, was created with a simple but meaningful goal: to bring awareness to adoption as a third option. Beyond the...

What does Christian parenting look like in an adoptive family? In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim talk about Christian parenting tips through the lens of adoption. Many of the values Christians hope to model as parents—grace, compassion, patience, and humility—often take on deeper meaning when parenting a child whose story began before they joined the family. They discuss what...

Have you ever heard someone refer to an “adoption certificate”? It’s actually a phrase that shows up in online searches quite often. But interestingly, there isn’t an official document called an adoption certificate. So what are people really looking for when they search that phrase? In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim unpack the three different things people are usually referr...

What does it really take to adopt an older child? In this candid continuation of their series, host Kim King and licensed social worker Linda Rotz pull back the curtain on what families can genuinely expect.  They tackle some of the most persistent myths — that older children don't want to be adopted, that love alone is enough, or that bonding happens instantly — and replace them with honest, comp...

When people hear there are thousands of children waiting to be adopted, it can sound like adopting an older child is straightforward. The truth? Older child adoption is often far more complex and challenging than people realize. In this three-part series, Kim sits down with Linda to unpack what older child adoption really looks like, how it differs from infant adoption, myths and truths, trauma, a...

Adoption timelines can feel confusing and overwhelming — so we broke down EVERY stage. From home study to finalization, this episode walks you through what to expect, what can speed things up, and what can slow things down. If you’re waiting, this one is for you.

In Part Two, Linda answers the final five home study questions adoptive parents are often too nervous to ask—covering red flags, second chances, comparisons, and what happens after the report is written. Topics Covered: • Red flags vs. fixable concerns • What happens if issues come up • Comparing adoptive families • Who reads your home study • How to truly prepare

You asked if we saw the Super Bowl adoption ad… Yes. Yes, we did. And we recorded a reaction episode right away. When adoption shows up during the biggest advertising event of the year, the entire country starts talking. The commercial — centered on the idea of adoption as a “third choice” — was released ahead of the 2026 Super Bowl and quickly sparked widespread conversation online. In this episo...

In part one of this two-part series, adoption social worker Linda answers five home study questions that prospective adoptive parents often wonder about but may be hesitant to ask during the home study process.   Drawing on her experience, Linda provides candid and compassionate insights to demystify the home study and ease common anxieties.  Topics covered include: How social workers evaluate fam...

For more than 40 years, Mardie Caldwell has walked alongside families and women navigating infertility, unplanned pregnancy, and adoption—always guided by faith, compassion, and a deep trust in God’s leading. In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Mardie shares the story behind Lifetime Adoption, the calling that shaped its mission, and her personal journey that began with infertility and unfolde...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim share the heart and mission of the  Lifetime Adoption Foundation , the nonprofit that sponsors the show. The Foundation exists to provide education, financial assistance, and practical support to people impacted by adoption — including birth mothers and adoptive families — at different points along the journey. From birth mother scholarships...