The timing of this interview is amazing when so many orphans are in a country at war. 13 Children and wanting more!! In this interview, Liz talks about how her husband always wanted a big family. “I am all in,” she says! After having biological children and adopting one child from foster care, they felt God calling them to adopt special needs children in Ukraine. In this episode, you will hear how much it took to bring home their two daughters and how the couple went on to adopt through all of t...
Mar 17, 2022•41 min•Season 6Ep. 5
After struggling with infertility, Jaime and Erin decided to travel state to state to adopt their two children. Erin talks about being honest in the matching process and how to be yourself when meeting the birthparents. After adopting their two children, Erin started an online adoption platform called PairTree. PairTree provides adoptive and birth families with a one-stop adoption platform. Beginning with the home study process by coordinating online home study options tailored to individual sta...
Mar 10, 2022•36 min•Season 6Ep. 4
From the time Richelle was a child, she knew she was called to adopt. When she married Zach, they were blessed with two biological children. They started their adoption journey and had no idea what it would take to bring home a third child. Through all the heartbreak and disappointment, they never gave up. When you listen to this story, you will see the tenacity they had to find their baby and how they learned to love children passing through their arms.
Mar 03, 2022•39 min•Season 6Ep. 3
When Chris and Ruthie experienced loss through many painful miscarriages they were not sure how they would get through the grief. They both wanted to become parents and decided to look into adoption. It was then that they realized families are built in many different ways and truly, love is what makes a family. This is their story of how one person’s act of love brought them two beautiful children. Ruthie is now an infertility, baby loss and adoption advocate, as well as the author of “How Many ...
Feb 24, 2022•41 min•Season 6Ep. 2
ADOPTION NOW PODCAST is back in studio! Noah and April share some updates and have 2 very special guests on to express their excitement about the show! The whole family has missed recording and sharing your adoption stories. Season 6 is back in action! Get ready to hear the incredible stories you have missed so much!!
Feb 17, 2022•23 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Noah and April speak from the heart about the journey they have had with ADOPTION NOW and the much needed break they need at this time. Don’t miss this episode as they bring on a special guest, AJ, their 9 year old son, who shares his thoughts on adoption.
Feb 16, 2022•35 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Author, Adrian Collins, is a returning guest on ADOPTION NOW. Last year she and her husband came on to share their journey as birth parents and adoptive parents. Together they have 5 children, three biological sons, one adopted son, and one daughter relinquished at birth and later re-adopted back into the family. You can hear that full episode here . Today she speaks on a topic that she has never publicly opened up about and that has not been discussed on ADOPTION NOW until this episode: Abortio...
Oct 10, 2019•37 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Our guests today on ADOPTION NOW are Aaron and Kelli Couch. They have been married for 25 years, serve as pastors in the Denver area, and have planted 2 churches. They have 3 biological children and one child they adopted from China. On today's episode, April Fallon and her husband Noah talk with Aaron and Kelli about adoption in the church and their experience with international adoption. This episode addresses the relationship between the church and adoptive/foster families as well as some com...
Sep 19, 2019•52 min•Season 5Ep. 16
In this episode, we have an adoption story from across the pond. Earl and Rebecca Robinson stop by and give you a breakdown of what an adoption in the UK looks like. Key Links Earl’s book Our Road to Adoption : Softcover & Kindle ---- In particular, two common themes that run parallel throughout this story are patience and trust in God. They faced a lot of waiting, uncertainty, and confusion, Earl and Rebecca needed to trust in God as much as they could. Wow, the results definitely speak for...
Jul 25, 2019•43 min•Season 5Ep. 15
The guest of this episode is Nicole Ketchum. She has her own business called Hey Girl Decor, and like the beautiful acrylic chandeliers she crafts, her story is just as exceptional. Key Links Hey Girl Decor ---- Nicole talks about the challenges of adoption, as well as the emotional heartbreak of failed IVF treatments, her difficulties with endometriosis, and how she all but gave up on having children. In fact, adoption was her last attempt to be a mother. Through that decision, her life changed...
Jul 18, 2019•39 min•Season 5Ep. 14
This story is told from the invaluable perspective of Kathy Mackecheny, who is an adoption-competent therapist. She knows what it’s like to be an adoptee and to have burning questions about finding the truth of one’s unique narrative. Key Links Kathy’s Therapy Practice: https://www.adopteetherapy.com/ Contact her at: kathy@adopteetherapy.com ---- She answers questions about the right way to approach communication with your adopted child, the importance of openness, and other important aspects of...
Jul 11, 2019•45 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Veronica has a varied perspective on adoption. As a child welfare professional, Veronica was called to fight for the rights of traumatized and broken children. Through that calling, she worked with adoption and foster care. Key Links The organization Veronica currently works for: https://www.wayfinderfamily.org/ ---- At first, she had no idea she’d end up adopting. After three years of trying for pregnancy, Veronica and her husband pursued IUI and were successful! God had also called Veronica to...
Jun 27, 2019•43 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Natalie was here in 2017, when she shared the story of her first adoption and just how smoothly everything worked out during that whole process. Key Links Natalie and Stephen’s Story from Season 2 ---- Fast forwarding to the past year, Natalie had a second adoption which would prove to be more chaotic than the first. Although she was weathered the storm and is enjoying her beautiful baby boy, Adam, her story is still hard to relive. Her experiences with Adam’s adoption can also function as a cau...
Jun 13, 2019•33 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Involved in a seemingly healthy open adoption with a birth mother named Elizabeth Jones, Matt and Laura were ecstatic that they had found the right mom. But things were not as they seemed. Key Links A Sibling for Hudson ---- Even though they had been confronted with a few red flags and ignored some aspects of the open adoption that they pegged as strange, Matt and Laura gave Elizabeth the benefit of the doubt. This episode is full of twists and turns and is a cautionary story for all adoptive pa...
May 30, 2019•45 min•Season 5Ep. 10
This episode of ADOPTION NOW is told from the perspective of Erica Shields. As she shares in the episode, she has never really told anyone her full story before, so this is special for all of us. Key Links Erica Sheilds on Facebook The Kempe Center For The Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect ---- For many years, Erica didn’t have all of the answers. Since she was seven years old though, she was obsessed with finding every detail of her story: who her biological parents were, the ...
May 23, 2019•41 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Three years! Wow, what a journey it has been so far for April and Noah Fallon. Starting from a radio show with a small domestic following to a now international reach, Host April and her husband Noah reminisce about the overall evolution of ADOPTION NOW. Key Links One of April’s favorite ADOPTION NOW stories: Nellya, Adopting a Baby from India ---- April and Noah both share the hardships and the mostly-joyous moments of their adoption journey, leading to their reinforced position that yes, adopt...
May 09, 2019•25 min•Season 5Ep. 8
This episode is all about adult adoptee Jackie Bradfield and her experience with trying to connect with her birth parents. She states that reaching out to her birth parents is to learn more about her overall story. Key Links • To contact Jackie for therapy: jackie@agapementalhealth.org • Her Agape Mental Health webpage • Sarah Winger’s ADOPTION NOW episode (referenced) ---- Because she had amazing adoptive parents, she stresses that she grew up with strong parental anchors in her life. But becau...
May 02, 2019•34 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Today, on this little recap episode of ADOPTION NOW, Reshma’s story is analyzed by April and Noah Fallon. Key Links Last week’s episode featuring Reshma McClintock John DeYoung’s first appearance in Season 1 John DeYoung’s second appearance in Season 3 ---- Because of the complexity of the Reshma’s story and her take on adoption, both hosts wanted to take some time and delve a bit deeper into the topics that were discussed. In This Episode of ADOPTION NOW John DeYoung, a South Korean adoptee, sh...
Apr 18, 2019•17 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Today we are joined by Reshma McClintock. She’s a writer, an adoptee from India, and the focal point of the new documentary Calcutta is my Mother . Key Links Information for Calcutta is my Mother : http://calcuttafilm.com/ Reshma’s website: https://writtenbyresh.com/ Her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writtenbyresh/ Her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reshma_mcclintock/ ---- She sits down with April and Noah to share some of the best, most impactful experiences she’s had with adopt...
Apr 11, 2019•40 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Glenn Morey has worked in film since 1981—as a writer, creative director, and a commercial and documentary filmmaker for many years. His documentary “Side by Side” is an Official Selection of the San Diego Asian Film Festival (organized by Pacific Arts Movement), and the Boston Asian American Film Festival, among many other awards. Key Links Website: sidebysideproject.com FB: facebook.com/SidebySideDocumentary/ Twitter: @sidebysideproj Glenn's personal story, as an inter-country adoptee from Sou...
Mar 28, 2019•49 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Shawn and Shannon’s story began with multiple heartbreaks, but their desire to create and grow a family persevered past the disappointments, and they are now parents to three beautiful children. After failed fertility treatments left them feeling disheartened, they were told that adoption was the best option. They decided to pursue foster care first but landed on private infant adoption. At the same time, an episode of ADOPTION NOW got them interested in embryo adoption. On this episode, Shawn a...
Mar 21, 2019•48 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Mike Marsden is an adoptee from Nashville whose story is filled with timing, loss, gratitude, and faith. After being delivered prematurely at only 3 pounds and 2 ounces, Mike spent months in the hospital before finding his forever family. Despite a tragic loss at a young age, Mike was able to move forward and find the courage to reach out and connect with his birth mother, only to suffer yet again. Despite his trials, Mike tells his story with grace, humility, and compassion for others. This ins...
Mar 14, 2019•44 min•Season 5Ep. 2
As always, ADOPTION NOW focuses on the many powerful stories centered around adoption and foster care. This episode also includes a topic April Fallon is new to, the topic of surrogacy. Dr. Claire Dumke tells us the story of her two daughters, Ruby and Hazel, and how she pursued both adoption and surrogacy at the same time. As a result of this, her two daughters were born 8 months apart! Key Links Insights Colorado Assessments and Therapy : (303) 935-5307 The episode focuses on the many joys tha...
Mar 07, 2019•42 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Season Five of ADOPTION NOW!
Feb 28, 2019•5 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Brandi Miller shares her story of becoming a birth mother at 16 years old. She talks about how she chose her adoptive parents and how she overcame shame after placement. Brandi also shares her advice on transgender in adoption. Her daughter, now called Micah, has opened that conversation up and Brandi shares how she responded.
Jan 24, 2019•41 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Reggie Rivers played six seasons as a running back for the Denver Broncos. He is now the president of his own business consulting firm and a highly successful corporate motivational speaker. On this episode he shares how he and his wife Stephanie did not want children. It wasn’t until Stephanie’s sister had a son and she began struggling with addiction that led him to consider being a father. Reggie shares how they made the decision to bring the little boy home and how he changed their lives....
Jan 17, 2019•38 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Last week we were joined by an incredible birth mother, Laura, who shared her beautiful story of honesty and open communication in her adoption experience. Today we are joined by the adoptive parents, Jen and Alan, as well as my husband Noah, to get their side of the story on this seemingly perfect adoption. After finding each other through love at first sight, Jen and Alan tried to get pregnant through IVF before deciding adoption was right for them. Once Laura selected them as her adoptive par...
Dec 27, 2018•37 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Sometimes a story comes along that makes you question the things you thought you knew about adoption, and today is one of those stories. Laura is a birth mother from California who feels passionately about sharing her incredibly positive adoption experience. After placing her child in an open adoption over three years ago, Laura is still beaming with joy about her adoption process and the adoptive family. She believes that not all birth mothers go through the same grief process, and she is shari...
Dec 20, 2018•30 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Lori Tapparo and her husband Kenny tried for 16 years to have biological children. After she had an emergency hysterectomy, the couple decided to pursue adoption through the foster care system in Colorado. Within 1 year and 2 months, they had 4 children! Lori shares the ups and downs of their journey and what it is like to adopt bio siblings. She also talks about what she did when one of her sons was unexpectedly reunified with his birth mother. She ended up getting him back with a huge surprise...
Dec 13, 2018•42 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Adrienne Elliott has worked in all aspects of the child welfare system including intake, child protection, permanency and adoption. She is now the Executive Director of Adoption Options. On this episode April Fallon sits down with Adrienne to ask YOUR questions about adoption. What do you need to start the adoption process? Should a family adopt an older child and bump birth order? How do you talk to your child about their adoption story? April shares funny stories of parenting moments she wishe...
Dec 06, 2018•44 min•Season 4Ep. 12
