Episodes 40
Avg. Duration 38m
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Since Oct 2015
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Adoption is complex. It can be filled with joy, but it also comes with challenges, questions, and moments of uncertainty. This podcast is a place to explore all sides of adoption with honesty and compassion. Whether you’re an adoptee, an adoptive parent, a birth parent, or simply someone interested in learning more, we share real stories and expert insights to help you better understand the impact adoption has on individuals and families. Together, we’ll navigate the complexities of adoption with openness and understanding.

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The “Adoption Certificate” Process: What People Really Mean

Mar 17, 2026 25m

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…

The Truth About Older Child Adoption Part 2

Mar 10, 2026 59m

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…

The Truth About Older Child Adoption Part 1

Mar 03, 2026 56m

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…

Adoption Timelines Explained at Every Stage

Feb 24, 2026 51m

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,…

10 Home Study Questions You’re Too Afraid to Ask — Part Two

Feb 17, 2026 34m

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…

The Super Bowl Ad That Started an Adoption Conversation

Feb 10, 2026 37m

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…

10 Home Study Questions You’re Too Afraid to Ask — Part One

Feb 03, 2026 39m

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…

Mardie Caldwell: 40 Years of Faith-Led Adoption

Jan 27, 2026 53m

Infertility, Open Adoption, and Answering God’s CallFor more than 40 years, Mardie Caldwell has walked alongside families and women navigating infertility, unplanned pregnancy, and adoption—always…

Lifetime Foundation: Supporting Women Who Choose Adoption

Jan 20, 2026 26m

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…

Choosing an Ethical Adoption Agency: Values Every Family Should Consider

Jan 13, 2026 45m

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…

Adoption 101: We’re Interested in Adopting—Now What?

Jan 06, 2026 32m

Thinking about adoption but not sure where to start? You’re not alone.In this entry-level episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim and Heather walk through the very first steps of the adoption journey in…

When the Dream Changes: Navigating Grief, Waiting, and Possibility

Dec 30, 2025 24m

There are seasons when life quietly shifts, and suddenly the future you imagined no longer feels certain. For some, that uncertainty comes after pregnancy loss or infertility. For others, it follows…

The Hope a Woman Holds When Considering Adoption — and the Fears That Stand Beside It

Dec 23, 2025 46m

In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim explore the deeply human mix of hope and fear that women experience when they begin considering adoption for their child. This honest,…

Hope While You're Waiting: Courage, Clarity & Staying Steady

Dec 16, 2025 49m

Today we focus on waiting adoptive families during the holidays. This episode explores what hope realistically looks like during the waiting season—especially during the holidays. Heather and Kim…

A Christmas Story of Hope: Holidays Before, During, and After Adoption

Dec 09, 2025 49m

In this heartfelt Christmas episode, Kim sits down with adoptive mom and popular creator MaryAnne Budden of OpenlyParenting.com to talk honestly about the holiday season at every stage of the…

Hope in Adoption: The Many Faces of Hope

Dec 08, 2025 15m

In this first episode of our December “Hope in Adoption” series, Heather and Kim explore how hope shows up in adoption from every perspective—often quietly, sometimes unexpectedly, but always…

Wait What?! – Birth Father Realizations

Dec 02, 2025 30m

In this powerful episode, Kim and Heather unpack the surprising truths about birth fathers in adoption. From learning they can sometimes sign consent before birth, to discovering they can be involved…

How to Find My Birth Mom

Nov 25, 2025 25m

Are you thinking about searching for your birth mom but don’t know where to begin? In this episode, Kim and Heather walk you through how to start the search, who to contact depending on the type of…

Faith, Law, and Laughter — An Adoption Attorney’s Adventures with Alice H. Murray

Nov 18, 2025 1h 1m

What do faith, family, and the law all have in common? Today on Let’s Talk Adoption, host Kim King sits down with Alice H. Murray — award-winning writer, longtime adoption attorney, and author of God…

Wait, What?! From the Birth Mother’s Perspective

Nov 10, 2025 45m

In this episode of the “Wait, What? Unexpected Things in Adoption” series, Heather and Kim share heartfelt insights from the voices often least heard in adoption — birth mothers.Discover the…

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