This week’s Stay Planted episode is a special one. We’re sitting down with Jonae Steinman — someone who has been part of our lives for years — to talk about motherhood, adoption, and the unexpected paths that shape our stories.

Jonae is a domestic adoption mom to two girls, and both adoption stories are nothing short of incredible. We talk about how Em knows Jonae from her time as a Young Life leader in high school, what life looks like for Jonae and her husband now, and the twists, turns, and faith-filled moments that led them to their daughters.

It’s a conversation about surrender, timing, and staying planted when life doesn’t unfold the way you expect.