2 Adoptive Mamas

The Main Thing: We've had the privilege of exploring the adoption process from a number of angles thanks to our guests and their willingness to step into the mess with us! For Episode 058 we're sitting down with MacKenzie Mygatt - not only is she an adoption consultant (and walked the process with Sarah during her second domestic adoption process!) she is also an adoptive mom and has an...

The Main Thing: Tracy always had a heart for orphans, so when their family learned of the opportunity to host international orphans in hopes of helping them to find a forever family stateside, they were all-in. After a few opportunities, the Scoggins family hosted a young boy from Ukraine and he immediately stole Tracy's heart. With a heart for adoption, she was hopeful that her family might...

The Main Thing: It's special when you hear from more than one part of the adoption triad, and that's exactly what is happening for Episode 056 of the Two Adoptive Mamas podcast. Daniel Kreider is sharing his story of adoption and how it's transformed his walk with the Lord. As a husband, father, and youth pastor, his insight is not only heartfelt but undoubtedly tells a story of gra...

The Main Thing: If we've learned one thing amidst our own parenting journies, it's the value of hearing from someone who has gone before you. They've been there , done that , and had to have those conversations. It's refreshing to know we're not alone and that while we might not be in that stage now, we will eventually, and by the grace of our Heavenly Father we will find...

The Main Thing: As parents, sometimes there is nothing as comforting as hearing from someone who has been in your shoes, is walking a similar journey, and is willing to share insight from their own experience. For Episode 054 we're sitting down with adoptive mom, Taylor Johnson. When they adopted their son through the National Down Syndrome Adoption Network, they had lots of questions and sou...

The Main Thing: For Episode 053 we’re welcoming Stephanie Thompson, Director of the National Down Syndrome Adoption Network (NDSAN). She is the parent of a son with a Down Syndrome diagnosis and a professional who has been a lifeline and resource to so many families. She’s sharing her personal story along with the care and support the NDSAN provides locally and nationally to adoptive families. As...

The Main Thing: JT Olson is a one-of-a-kind guy. His heart for the Lord, care for vulnerable widows and children, and commitment to living out the gospel are unmatched. He’s funny, heartwarming, real, and so down to earth when it comes to equipping others to be the hands and feet of Jesus — and he lives by example! Join us for Episode 052 of the Two Adoptive Mamas Podcast to learn more about JT’s...

The Main Thing: From day one it's been a priority at Two Adoptive Mamas to magnify important conversations that need to be happening in the foster and adoption world. More importantly, it is crucial to discuss these topics while embracing each part of the adoption triad. For Episode 051 we're sitting down with Eleanor and Marlene to take a deeper dive into navigating open adoption. Captu...

The Main Thing: To those who follow her, she's a constant resource, encouragement, and much-needed dose of reality when navigating the ups and downs of foster care. Her heart for the Lord, care for vulnerable children, and desire to keep educating and supporting adoptive and foster families are unmatched. For Episode 050 of the Two Adoptive Mama's Podcast, we're sitting down with Ja...

The Main Thing: It's really important to us at Two Adoptive Mamas that we dive into different stories, perspectives, and experiences in hopes that we'll meet our community of listeners where they're at.  Dr. Taylor Whittington brings the adoptee perspective to this conversation, sharing her personal story of adoption and how as an adult and mental health advocate she is passionate a...

The Main Thing:  Lauren McAfee loves Jesus, her role as wife and “mama,” and has an incredibly special way of sharing her family’s story of courage, heartbreak, and trust in God’s plan. We can’t think of a better way to begin Season 3 than to introduce you to Lauren and let her share the story of how God’s call has left them in the depths of joy, sorrow, and the need to continually seek and trust...

The Main Thing:  You’ll find that Episode 047 is a compilation of our thoughts and reflections on what Season 2 brought to the podcast, and what we’re looking forward to most for the future of Two Adoptive Mamas. We never could have imagined what we would learn, what others would share, and how we would become even more connected within the adoption and foster care community. We’re thrilled to sha...

The Main Thing:  We like to dive deeper into the conversations that need to happen, but aren't happening enough --- and Episode 046 is just that. Megan Boudreaux is an author, advocate, adoptive mama, and founder of Respire Haiti. Her message has challenged the thoughts of many, but the truth, love, and passion behind her family's mission are nothing short of incredible. We were thrilled...

The Main Thing:  We’re taking a moment (Mama-minisode 045) to reflect this week, as mamas, on recent global events. It’s heavy, it’s controversial, and we’re not looking to take any type of stance or suggest how you should conduct your day-to-day. We are, however, offering some resources that we have found to be very helpful in evaluating what is happening, through a biblical lens, and what it loo...

The Main Thing:  There is so much stress and anxiety surrounding how to have “the talk” with our adopted children. Not that talk (wink, wink), but the talk and truth in how a family can be built through adoption.  How do we bring it up? What will we think? How do we answer their questions? What if they’re upset? What if I feel hurt by their reaction?  Whitney Bunker, author of We Can Talk About It...

The Main Thing:  As adoptive and foster parents (or prospective ones!) we are "in the midst" of it all the time. It's on our hearts, in our minds, part of our physical routine, and most of our practical day-to-day. But, do we know and understand the theological roots of adoption? For Episode 043, we're going there with Pastor Luke Le Duc. He's giving us an overview of &quo...

The Main Thing:  It’s comforting to know we’re not alone, and that’s exactly what Sosha Garlow reminds us in Episode 042. She’s a mama of biological and adopted girls, a Two Adoptive Mamas listener, and passionate about connecting moms in need of support. Willing to share her story of heartbreak, love, and perseverance during their journey to become a family of five, our conversation with Sosha is...

The Main Thing:  The home study. It’s a daunting component of the adoption process. We’re not sure about you, but when it was our time to join the paperwork brigade, we had a lot of questions! Part of our mission at Two Adoptive Mamas is to meet you in the day-to-day of wherever you may be in the process. So, if you’re thinking about adoption or beginning to venture into the trenches of paperwork,...

The Main Thing:  She’s back and she’s the best . We loved our time with Kanisha Tillman during Season One (check it out HERE !) and so we couldn’t wait for the opportunity to have her back and dive deeper into hair care as it applies to transracial adoptive and foster families.  Kanisha is so real and we love her raw, loving, and enthusiastic approach to helping parents everywhere embrace the gift...

The Main Thing: Erin Staudenbaur is one of the most compassionate, tender-hearted people you’ll meet. As an adoptive and foster mom, she has a unique story to share of how they built their family amidst a passionate commitment to care for vulnerable children. We’re so thankful for Erin’s willingness to join us for this episode to reveal more about the challenges and blessings of foster care and ad...

The Main Thing: Is it a sensory processing disorder? Or sensory integration? How can we help our children thrive amidst some of the challenging diagnoses they may face? What is the good news about how God has uniquely designed our brains to build new pathways to success? And what does this mean for my child's occupational therapy needs? Guess what? Crista Bush is answering all these questions...

The Main Thing: Mary has spent her entire adult life searching for her roots. She persevered through many obstacles in hopes of meeting her birth mother, only to find out it was too late. With an unimaginable ending to her search, she has discovered a newfound strength, which has led to sharing her story with the masses. Mary hopes to touch the lives of other adoptees who may be considering a reun...

The Main Thing: Trisha Priebe joined us for Episode 012 from her seat as the Director of Communications at Lifesong for Orphans. Well, she’s BACK for Episode 036 and we could not be more thrilled! As an adoptee, adoptive mom, and adoption advocate, Trisha lives, breathes, and embraces all things adoption. Her heart for the Lord, transparency in sharing her own personal journey, and her mission to...

We've heard it said that the week between Christmas and New Year's doesn't count. It's a "sink into your couch" kind of week to unwind, continue festivities and game plan for that New Year purge of the clutter (physical and otherwise) that has infiltrated our homes over the past month.  So let it be. Let it be a week that is different...but let's make it count, s...

The Main Thing:   We can’t think of a better way to finish out the calendar year than with our husbands. So, for Episode 035, they’re back! We’re taking a dive into what we learned this year and our goals for the year ahead. We are grateful, all four of us, for what the Two Adoptive Mamas platform has taught us as parents, advocates, and friends. Together our adoption and foster community is stron...