Let's Talk Adoption

Christian parenting podcasts have become a go-to source of encouragement for many families. They offer practical advice, faith-centered perspectives, and reassurance for the everyday challenges of raising children.

But what happens when your family is built through adoption?

In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim talk about why so many parents turn to Christian parenting podcasts — and where adoptive families may need something more. From understanding a child’s story to navigating emotions, identity, and connection, they explore the unique layers adoption brings to parenting.

Whether you’re already parenting through adoption or just beginning to explore it, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at how faith and adoption come together in real life.

In this powerful episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, we sit down with adoptee and entrepreneur, John Knox, to talk about the Super Bowl commercial that sparked a nationwide conversation.

“The Girl in the Middle,” a moving and conversation-provoking ad that has been viewed over 100 million times, was created with a simple but meaningful goal: to bring awareness to adoption as a third option.

Beyond the campaign, John opens up about his personal adoption story, including what it was like to reconnect with his birth mother, birth father, and biological siblings as an adult. We also discuss the importance of education and awareness, and how shifting the narrative around adoption, from outdated myth to modern reality, can help more families, birth parents, and children.

What does Christian parenting look like in an adoptive family?

In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim talk about Christian parenting tips through the lens of adoption. Many of the values Christians hope to model as parents—grace, compassion, patience, and humility—often take on deeper meaning when parenting a child whose story began before they joined the family.

They discuss what it looks like to parent with faith, how adoptive parents can speak positively about their child’s story, and why adoption can be a powerful way to teach empathy and compassion within a family.

Whether you’re waiting to adopt or already parenting through adoption, this conversation offers thoughtful encouragement and perspective for families who want their faith to shape the way they raise their children.

In This Episode:

• Christian parenting tips that apply especially well in adoptive families
• Parenting as stewardship rather than ownership
• Speaking confidently and positively about your child’s adoption story
• Teaching compassion and empathy through your family’s story
• Trusting the unexpected paths that lead to family

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 expect. 

They tackle some of the most persistent myths — that older children don't want to be adopted, that love alone is enough, or that bonding happens instantly — and replace them with honest, compassionate insight. Linda shares real stories from her years in both private adoption and foster care, including a young woman adopted the day before her 18th birthday. 

From navigating trauma triggers and "parentified" children to celebrating the quiet, unexpected moments of progress, this episode is a grounded, hopeful guide for anyone considering opening their home and heart to an older child. Because it's never too late, for anyone.