The Original Adoption Podcast

In Part Two, Linda answers the final five home study questions adoptive parents are often too nervous to ask. Topics covered include: Red flags vs. fixable concerns What happens if issues come up Comparing adoptive families Who reads your home study How to truly...

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...

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...

Infertility, Open Adoption, and Answering God’s Call 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...

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...

Choosing an adoption agency is one of the most important decisions hopeful adoptive parents will make—yet many families aren’t sure what questions to ask or what values truly matter. In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption with Kim and Heather, we explore what ethical...