Let's Talk Adoption
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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 108
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Saying Goodbye
Guest: Martha Bolton
Everyone has to deal with loss or grief at some time, from the death of a loved one, to broken relationships, to failures. Martha Bolton joins the show to talk about saying goodb…
Everyone has to deal with loss or grief at some time, from the death of a loved one, to broken relationships, to failures. Martha Bolton joins the show to talk about saying goodb…
00:25:03 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
What Are Kids Saying About Adoption?
Guest: Tom Bohnhorst
Adoptive father, writer, and researcher Tom Bohnhorst joins this show. He provides a glimpse into the fascinating thoughts of children of adoption.
Adoptive father, writer, and researcher Tom Bohnhorst joins this show. He provides a glimpse into the fascinating thoughts of children of adoption.
00:25:05 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
The Ins & Outs of Home Studies
Guest: Savana Newman
How long does it take to complete a home study? What's the purpose of an autobiography? Why does it cost as much as it does? This episode provides the answers to these questions…
How long does it take to complete a home study? What's the purpose of an autobiography? Why does it cost as much as it does? This episode provides the answers to these questions…
00:25:19 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
How to Talk to Your Children About Adoption, Part 2
Guest: Carrie Kitze
Starting the adoption dialog early with children can be very beneficial with an adoptive child, and helps create the foundation for conversations to come. This program discusses …
Starting the adoption dialog early with children can be very beneficial with an adoptive child, and helps create the foundation for conversations to come. This program discusses …
00:25:04 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
How to Talk to Your Children About Adoption, Part 1
Guest: Carrie Kitze
In part one of this two-part series, guest Carrie Kitze explores the issues that surround approaching the topic of adoption with your child, particularly when international adopti…
In part one of this two-part series, guest Carrie Kitze explores the issues that surround approaching the topic of adoption with your child, particularly when international adopti…
00:25:04 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
How to Cope with the Loss of a Child While Raising Others
Guest: Kristine Mason
Kristine tells her own story of the loss of her older son in the war. She shares how it affected her family and how she found the faith and strength to go on.
Kristine tells her own story of the loss of her older son in the war. She shares how it affected her family and how she found the faith and strength to go on.
00:25:03 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
How to Survive the Holidays While Waiting
Guest: Heather Featherston
The holidays can be a difficult time when you're waiting to be chosen to adopt a baby. How do you answer questions from relatives? How do you stay positive? How do you deal…
The holidays can be a difficult time when you're waiting to be chosen to adopt a baby. How do you answer questions from relatives? How do you stay positive? How do you deal…
00:25:06 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
Why Christians Are More Successful When Adopting
Guest: Heather Featherston
In this post 9-11 society we live in, many birth mothers and families are searching for stronger relationships, the support of faith, and a return to core family values. G…
In this post 9-11 society we live in, many birth mothers and families are searching for stronger relationships, the support of faith, and a return to core family values. G…
00:25:25 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
Surviving the Wait, a Reclaim & Match Success
Guest: Micheline Kemist
Micheline Kemist, an adoptive mother, joins the show to share her adoption story. She has experienced great loss in adoption and has gone beyond to experience great joy. Her…
Micheline Kemist, an adoptive mother, joins the show to share her adoption story. She has experienced great loss in adoption and has gone beyond to experience great joy. Her…
00:25:06 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
Dispelling the Myths of Foster Care, Part 2
Guest: Jerry Johnson
How does the foster care system work? What does it take to become a foster parent? Find out how you can become a foster parent and what to expect.
How does the foster care system work? What does it take to become a foster parent? Find out how you can become a foster parent and what to expect.
00:25:05 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
Dispelling the Myths of Foster Care, Part 1
Guest: Jerry Johnson
Learn more about what foster care is, and isn't. There are plenty of myths about foster care and the children in the system. This show sorts facts from fiction.
Learn more about what foster care is, and isn't. There are plenty of myths about foster care and the children in the system. This show sorts facts from fiction.
00:25:26 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
Frauds & Scams in Adoption
Guest: Heather Featherston
Adoption fraud and scams have been in the media a lot these past few years. But how exactly do you avoid them? Valuable information is provided that can save you heartbrea…
Adoption fraud and scams have been in the media a lot these past few years. But how exactly do you avoid them? Valuable information is provided that can save you heartbrea…
00:25:06 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
Where to Find the Right Kind of Support
Guest: Melanie Moseberg
A wonderful interview with Melanie Moseberg about her open adoption and the importance of positive reinforcement for birth mothers post-placement. Melanie shares about the imp…
A wonderful interview with Melanie Moseberg about her open adoption and the importance of positive reinforcement for birth mothers post-placement. Melanie shares about the imp…
00:25:04 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
Choosing Adoption When You & the Father are Together
Guest: Mary Frost
Our guest Mary Frost was adopted as a child, and made an adoption plan for her second child. In this episode, she shares how wonderful her life was with her adoptive parents. Her ex…
Our guest Mary Frost was adopted as a child, and made an adoption plan for her second child. In this episode, she shares how wonderful her life was with her adoptive parents. Her ex…
00:24:05 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
Birth Father Story: Making the Right Decision
Guest: Blaine Hall
Birth father Blaine Hall shares his thoughts, story and insight on making the right decision when faced with his girlfriend's unplanned pregnancy at a young age.
Birth father Blaine Hall shares his thoughts, story and insight on making the right decision when faced with his girlfriend's unplanned pregnancy at a young age.
00:25:06 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
Are You a Good Enough Parent?
Guest: Dr. Sybil Gray
In this episode of Let's Talk Adoption, Mardie Caldwell interviews Dr. Sybil Gray. In the interview, they discuss Dr. Gray's book which helps parents understand the importance …
In this episode of Let's Talk Adoption, Mardie Caldwell interviews Dr. Sybil Gray. In the interview, they discuss Dr. Gray's book which helps parents understand the importance …
00:25:05 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
Working with the Hospital for a Smooth Transition
Guest: Ellen Fox
In this episode, Mardie Caldwell speaks with seasoned social worker Ellen Fox. They discuss adoption etiquette as well as what to expect at the hospital for adoptive parents and birt…
In this episode, Mardie Caldwell speaks with seasoned social worker Ellen Fox. They discuss adoption etiquette as well as what to expect at the hospital for adoptive parents and birt…
00:25:10 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
A Birth Mother’s View of Open Adoption
Guest: Patricia Dischler
In this interview, we hear from the author of the book Because I Loved You, Patricia Dischler. She offers helpful insight and ingredients for a successful adoption from the b…
In this interview, we hear from the author of the book Because I Loved You, Patricia Dischler. She offers helpful insight and ingredients for a successful adoption from the b…
00:25:04 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
Overcoming Your Fears About Adoption
Guest: Laura Christianson
Laura helps us understand some of the fears people may have about adoption, such as not knowing what open adoption means. Potential adoptive couples may also be apprehensiv…
Laura helps us understand some of the fears people may have about adoption, such as not knowing what open adoption means. Potential adoptive couples may also be apprehensiv…
00:25:04 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
African American Adoption Online, Birth Mother Story, Part 2
Guest: Adrianne Artist
Part 2 of a 2 part series. A touching conversation with an African American birth mother about her decision to place her child for adoption, her view on open adoption and the …
Part 2 of a 2 part series. A touching conversation with an African American birth mother about her decision to place her child for adoption, her view on open adoption and the …
00:25:05 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
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