Archive for August 2024
A Miracle of Timing: Mike Marsden’s Story of Faith, Adoption, and Resilience [S5E2]
Mike Marsden is an adoptee from Nashville whose story is filled with timing, loss, gratitude, and faith. After being delivered prematurely at only 3 pounds and 2 ounces, Mike spent months in the hospital before finding his forever family. Despite a tragic loss at a young age, Mike was able to move forward and find…
Read MoreMrs. Colorado 2016 Erica Shield’s Amazing Adoption Story [S5E9]
This episode of ADOPTION NOW is told from the perspective of Erica Shields. As she shares in the episode, she has never really told anyone her full story before, so this is special for all of us. Key Links Erica Sheilds on Facebook The Kempe Center For The Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and…
Read MoreCelebrating 3 Years of ADOPTION NOW! [S5E8]
Three years! Wow, what a journey it has been so far for April and Noah Fallon. Starting from a radio show with a small domestic following to a now international reach, Host April and her husband Noah reminisce about the overall evolution of ADOPTION NOW. Key Links One of April’s favorite ADOPTION NOW stories: Nellya,…
Read MoreFrom Social Worker to Adoptive Mom: Veronica Arteaga’s Story [S5E12]
Veronica has a varied perspective on adoption. As a child welfare professional, Veronica was called to fight for the rights of traumatized and broken children. Through that calling, she worked with adoption and foster care. Key Links The organization Veronica currently works for: https://www.wayfinderfamily.org/ —- At first, she had no idea she’d end up adopting.…
Read MoreAdoption Scam: Matt & Laura Trayte’s Devastating Story [S5E10]
Involved in a seemingly healthy open adoption with a birth mother named Elizabeth Jones, Matt and Laura were ecstatic that they had found the right mom. But things were not as they seemed. Key Links A Sibling for Hudson —- Even though they had been confronted with a few red flags and ignored some aspects…
Read MoreAdoption in the Church: Aaron and Kelli’s Story [S5E16]
Our guests today on ADOPTION NOW are Aaron and Kelli Couch. They have been married for 25 years, serve as pastors in the Denver area, and have planted 2 churches. They have 3 biological children and one child they adopted from China. On today’s episode, April Fallon and her husband Noah talk with Aaron and…
Read MoreOur Road to Adoption: Earl and Rebecca’s Story from the UK [S5E15]
In this episode, we have an adoption story from across the pond. Earl and Rebecca Robinson stop by and give you a breakdown of what an adoption in the UK looks like. Key Links Earl’s book Our Road to Adoption: Softcover & Kindle —- In particular, two common themes that run parallel throughout this story…
Read MoreAn Adoptive Mother’s Intuition: How Nicole Ketchum Found her Daughter Lulu [S5E14]
The guest of this episode is Nicole Ketchum. She has her own business called Hey Girl Decor, and like the beautiful acrylic chandeliers she crafts, her story is just as exceptional. Key Links Hey Girl Decor —- Nicole talks about the challenges of adoption, as well as the emotional heartbreak of failed IVF treatments, her…
Read MoreNoah and April Say Goodbye to Season 5: With Special Guest AJ [S5E18]
Noah and April speak from the heart about the journey they have had with ADOPTION NOW and the much needed break they need at this time. Don’t miss this episode as they bring on a special guest, AJ, their 9 year old son, who shares his thoughts on adoption.Check out this episode!
Read MoreFrom Loss to Love: Chris and Ruthie Lydon’s Story [S6E2]
When Chris and Ruthie experienced loss through many painful miscarriages they were not sure how they would get through the grief. They both wanted to become parents and decided to look into adoption. It was then that they realized families are built in many different ways and truly, love is what makes a family. This…
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