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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 28 MIN

Our Adoption Story: Saying Yes to an Unexpected Calling

from Home and Marriage · host Lennon Noland Christal Noland

In this deeply personal episode, we share the story of how adoption unexpectedly became part of our family’s journey. What started with a book, a phone call, and a lot of prayer quickly turned into one of the most life-changing and beautiful decisions we’ve ever made.We talk about bringing our youngest daughter home through adoption, navigating the fears and unknowns that came with the process, and learning what it truly means to trust God in parenting. We also open up about the emotional realities of adoption — the grief, the healing, the questions adopted children carry, and the incredible ways God brings beauty from broken places.Whether you’re considering adoption, walking through foster care, supporting an adoptive family, or simply wanting to understand God’s heart for adoption more deeply, this conversation is full of honesty, hope, and encouragement.In this episode, we discuss:How God unexpectedly led us into adoptionThe emotional and practical realities of adoptingTrusting God when you feel unpreparedThe connection between earthly adoption and spiritual adoptionCommon fears adoptive parents faceHow the church can support foster and adoptive familiesWhy adoption reflects the heart of GodWe pray this episode encourages anyone navigating adoption, foster care, or the calling to open their heart and home to a child in need.Send us Fan MailSupport the showDon't Miss:Visit our Website for more information6 Habits of Happy Couples Course Interested in having Lennon and Christal come to speak at your event? Book Home and Marriage today!Connect further with Lennon and Christal: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Or email us at  [email protected] are a Nonprofit Ministry. If you'd like to be one of our supporters you can Click Here

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In this deeply personal episode, we share the story of how adoption unexpectedly became part of our family’s journey. What started with a book, a phone call, and a lot of prayer quickly turned into one of the most life-changing and beautiful decisions we’ve ever made. We talk about bringing our youngest daughter home through adoption, navigating the fears and unknowns that came with the process, and learning what it truly means to trust God in parenting. We also open up about the emotional re...

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