Welcome to Parenting Uncovered! While we haven't personally experienced adoption, we've walked alongside numerous individuals who have embarked on this incredible journey In this episode, we're delving into adoption – the highs, hurdles, and heart. From foster care to international adoption, open vs. closed adoption, and handling challenges like spousal disagreements. We touch on grieving and support for infertility and offer practical ways to support adoptive families. Join us for a real talk on the Parenting Uncovered podcast!

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Takeaways

• Consider adoption and be open to God's calling.


• Support adoptive families through prayer, financial assistance, and practical help.


• Educate yourself about different adoption processes and the challenges they may present.


• Grieve the loss of biological children and embrace the unique blessings of adoption.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Dad Jokes

00:36 Importance of Adoption

01:06 Supporting Adoption

02:03 Different Adoption Processes

02:54 Supporting Adoption Families

03:49 Open vs. Closed Adoption

04:47 Challenges of Open Adoption

06:14 Spouse Disagreement on Adoption

07:40 Praying for Unity in Adoption Decision

08:34 Long and Arduous Adoption Process

09:26 Celebrating the Child's Culture of Origin

10:55 Adjusting to Adopted Siblings1

2:52 Considerations for Infertility and Adoption

13:19 Movie Recommendation: Instant Family

14:19 Grieving the Loss of Biological Children

15:47 God's Timing and Miracles in Adoption

17:39 Dealing with Unexpected Health Issues in Adoption

19:54 Supporting Adoption as the Body of Christ

20:22 Practical Ways to Support Adoptive Families

21:49 Respite Care for Foster Parents

23:40 Ashley'sFascinating Fact

24:34 Daves Dad Joke

25:02 Conclusion and Call to Action

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