Kim shares their journey through infertility and becoming pregnant. She opens up about giving birth to their daughter, a full term baby, that only stayed with them for 6 days. She talks about her struggle with deep grief and their journey into adoption. In the year they lost their daughter, Kyla, they also had 2 failed adoptions. Ryan and Kim had no money left and they were still not parents. Hear hear how this couple persevered and how they started Kids for Kyla.
Feb 08, 2017•41 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Jen Donahue was adopted as a baby. She talks about life as a child and talks openly about her experience in a family as the only adopted child. When Jen turned 37, she finds her birthmother in Denver. Her journey to fill in the holes of her birth story are amazing!
Jan 25, 2017•42 min•Season 1Ep. 34
This week we have an adoption story from Oklahoma!! This family lived in Zambia, had 4 biological sons and then adopted a little Zambian boy. They share their journey back to the U.S. and their experience in foster care and domestic adoption. This story is for anyone who has been disappointed in God. Andy and Robyn share how they kept their faith through the loss of their biological son and how adoption changed their lives.
Jan 11, 2017•45 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Adopting through the foster care system can seem scary but as Brian and Season tell their story we learn that having an agency can be a big help. They got a call about this little girl who was born at 27 weeks and doctors thought she may be blind, deaf and not able to walk. She became their miracle.
Jan 05, 2017•44 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Brooke adopted her son at Denny's (yes Denny's) and her youngest daughter 6 years later. Both adoptions were under $8,000, so she decided to start Fuller Arms Adoption Education. She educates adoptive parents on how to find their birth mother without an agency.
Dec 28, 2016•38 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Liz was young when she got pregnant. She was in a committed relationship but the birth father did not want children. She had limited options and decided to choose adoption for her baby boy. She told no one. After years of grief and a failed marriage to the birth father, Liz radically changed her life. She never stopped missing her son. Twenty-one years later she got an email....
Dec 22, 2016•44 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Marty and Elizabeth chose embryo adoption to expand their family. Another family donated their embryo that was frozen for 18 years! Elizabeth was able to carry the baby full term, and gave birth to Marley in June.
Dec 14, 2016•42 min•Season 1Ep. 29
When Jahn and Kim decided to pursue adoption in the Ukraine, they had no idea how intense the fight would be to bring home their son. ADOPTION NOW is so honored to have Kim de Blecourt on the podcast! She is the award-winning author of "Until We All Come Home" and the President of Nourished Hearts. You do not want to miss her adoption story!
Dec 07, 2016•45 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Allison was adopted as a baby, and at 27, she searches for her Birthmom to find out some medical information. When Allison finds her, you won't believe how her story unfolds!
Nov 30, 2016•44 min•Season 1Ep. 27
John and Alicia have two biological kids and went to Haiti to bring home their son. Years later they went back after the earthquake to get their youngest daughter. Listen to their story as they openly share their journey of adoption.
Nov 22, 2016•44 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Adoption from India! Steve and Kristen talk about bringing home a sibling group for India. This beautiful family tells their story and the incredible journey God has brought them through.
Nov 16, 2016•45 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Brandi Lea adopted her son from Liberia, she cares for 8 children in Uganda and has 2 biological kids! She encourages mothers to be honest and real. If we can be ourselves and choose healing in our lives, then we can help our children heal.
Nov 09, 2016•45 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Joy opens up to April Fallon about her struggle through infertility and having three miscarriages. It was 4 years until one day, she got a call about a baby girl. You will love this story!
Nov 02, 2016•45 min•Season 1Ep. 23
David and Natalie have adopted two children from the Ukraine and their journey is amazing. They brought home a son with special needs and watched him overcome. Their daughter came home malnourished, and they helped her gain weight quickly! Natalie shares about how she helped the kids attach and heal. She also talks about how she dealt with "Adoption Postpartum Depression" after she returned home from traveling.
Oct 26, 2016•45 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Nathan and Shannon's Story by April Fallon
Oct 19, 2016•44 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Sarah Wenger was adopted at 4 months old. She is filled with grace, love and truth about her journey through life. She speaks on growing up in a diverse family and what her parents did that helped her feel safe and connected.
Oct 11, 2016•45 min•Season 1Ep. 20
The road to bring this family together was not easy. After suffering loss several times, they chose adoption, only to wait two years for a Ugandan baby that never came home. When the country closed the couple grieved another loss. Hear their adoption story and how God brought them a son!
Oct 05, 2016•43 min•Season 1Ep. 19
10 years ago, Brittany chose adoption. She talks about giving up her daughter and how difficult that decision was. Do not miss this birthmother's story!!
Sep 28, 2016•42 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Silas was adopted from Ethiopia as a teenager. He talks about life in the orphanage, his transition to America, and his amazing journey back to his country to find his birth parents. He is the oldest of the 13 Hopkins' children.
Sep 22, 2016•42 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Brian and Danna have 13 children. They have 4 biological kids, 4 kids from Ethiopia and 5 children from The DRC. They share their adoption story and how God opened their hearts to adoption through unexpected ways.
Sep 14, 2016•44 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Jenny and Jeremiah talk openly about their REAL struggles in unifying the family with April Fallon on Adoption Now. Do you have an adopted child that you struggle to connect with? Their story will help you understand that you are not alone.
Sep 07, 2016•44 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Noah and April share their adoption stories and why they started Adoption Now.
Aug 31, 2016•44 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Travis and Jenny share their adoption story about traveling to The DRC to adopt baby Bailey. They were matched with her at two weeks but had to wait for 11 months to finally meet her. The two talk about the moment they first saw her and open up about the journey to adopt baby #2. It has not been easy but they are not giving up on their dream to expand their family.
Aug 24, 2016•44 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Bringing home baby Eva was not an easy process, though this was a designated adoption, the birth mother had an unexpected visit from the birth father in the hospital that threatened the placement. Hear these adoptive parents speak about how God led them to love the birth mother first, then be the best parents to the baby even if they were going to lose her.
Aug 17, 2016•29 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Megan Clark was adopted from Korea at 11 months old. The transition to America was not easy for her. Hear how her parents loved her through that time and how she finally attached. Megan shares how thankful she is that she got a forever family and she gives advice for adoptive parents who are raising little ones.
Aug 10, 2016•29 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Two brothers adopted from the foster care system. How they ended up together in the same home is a miracle. Do not miss this interview as they encourage interracial families to stay strong and unified. Both brothers are married now and are talented musicians.
Aug 04, 2016•30 min•Season 1Ep. 10
April Fallon and Dr Jason Richardson begin a discussion around having an interracial family and trying to make sense of everything going on in our world today.
Jul 21, 2016•29 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Dan and Noelle share the ups and downs of fostering to adopt, eventually celebrating the joy of finalizing on their daughter!
Jul 11, 2016•29 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Jessica Fox tells us about their journey to Uganda to bring home Owen, how her pregnancy with Atlas helped her family bond, her heartbreaking experience through the foster care system and her new pursuit of private infant adoption. She talks very honestly about her experience and their family's calling to love the fatherless.
Jun 25, 2016•30 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Bringing home Lex. Leo and Heidi's adoption journey.
Jun 18, 2016•28 min•Season 1Ep. 6
