Navigating The Adoption Process

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! ------------------------- For all links mentioned in the episode and more: https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage Need a date night?: https://www.xonow.com/pages/xo-now-at-home ------------------------- 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. ------------------------- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Parenting isn’t easy and every stage brings another challenge. Are we good parents? What should we be teaching our kids? Is it too late? Every week, Dave & Ashley Willis break down parenting's big questions and uncover the secrets of raising great kids! If you're seeking regular guidance, practical tips, and encouragement, tune in as we peel back the layers of parenting. Plus, each episode will end with a dad joke from Dave and a fascinating parenting fact from Ashley. Dave & Ashley Willis, hosts of the wildly popular Naked Marriage Podcast, are excited to announce their new parenting podcast, Parenting Uncovered. With four kids ranging from elementary school to college, they have a wealth of experience to share. The podcast will feature interviews, practical content, and biblical truth about parenting. Each episode will end with a dad joke from Dave and a fascinating parenting fact from Ashley.  Dave & Ashley’s marriage-related books, blogs, podcast, speaking events and media resources have reached millions of couples around the world making Dave and Ashley one of the most recognized and trusted couples in marriage ministry. They partnered with XO Marriage, the nation’s largest marriage-focused ministry, in 2018. The Willis family includes four sons ranging in age from elementary school to college and a rescue dog named “Chi Chi.” When Dave and Ashley aren’t writing and speaking, they love hanging out with their family, watching movies and going on long walks where they develop many of their content ideas.