What does it really look like to say yes to domestic adoption? In this episode of Stay Planted: Life, Faith, and Adoption, we sit down with Hank and Miranda to hear their powerful story of domestic adoption. They share the calling that led them to adoption, the challenges and joys they encountered along the way, and how their faith anchored them through uncertainty.

This conversation is honest, hope-filled, and deeply encouraging for anyone considering adoption, walking through infertility, or trusting God with an unexpected path to parenthood. Hank and Miranda remind us what it means to stay planted in faith while building a family through adoption.

Whether you’re exploring domestic adoption, already in the process, or want to hear a real-life adoption testimony grounded in faith, this episode will encourage and inspire you.

In this special episode of Stay Planted, Em and I sit down with two very important guests, our husbands! We’ve spent numerous episodes exploring the emotional, practical, and spiritual aspects of adoption from our own perspectives, so today we wanted to flip the script and hear from the men who walk this journey alongside us.

We discuss what “staying planted” means from their perspective, how they’ve navigated the ups and downs of the adoption process, and the moments that have both stretched and surprised them along the way. They open up about finances, navigating the unknowns, and how they practically and emotionally support us — their wives — throughout the process.

It’s honest, heartfelt, and sometimes pretty funny. Whether you’re in the adoption world or love honest conversations about partnership and family, this episode is such a good one.

Shine Bright, Little Light by Lauren Carter

In this episode of Stay Planted, we share a heartfelt update on Lo’s adoption journey and open up about the emotional weight of negative adoption narratives. We talk about how easily fear can creep in, how those stories—though real—can sometimes distort your own path, and how to stay grounded in wisdom, discernment, and truth. If you’re navigating adoption or supporting someone who is, this conversation will help you stay planted and protect your peace.

As always, enjoy our banter, laughter, stories, and our not-so-life-changing, life-changing things we share.