Flourish Adoption Ministries Podcast - formerly the Quiver Full Adoptions Podcast

Hannah lives in Chicago, but she is a desert girl at heart, with her husband, twin girls, Ezra + Olive. She loves queso dip a little too much. A photographer, designer, and creative, Hannah is passionate about adoption and through her own adoption process, she found her "people". After 10 years in non-profit marketing & design, she started Kindred + Co to form a community and give others something she desperately wishes she had going through the adoption process. Kindred + Co. is a brave adoption community that lifts up all voices in the adoption triad. Kindred believes that sharing stories is a powerful way to show both the beauty and the brokenness of adoption. We believe that we can learn from each other’s experiences and handle each other's stories with care. Kindred + Co. creates modern, photo focused profile books that have a lot of heart. Our custom profile books and profile book templates help families and hopeful adoptive parents tell their story in a way that connects with expectant moms considering adoption for their child. Kindred + Co. was the first profile book provider to have a birth mom on their team that coaches clients on how to write the difficult hello letter to expectant parents. Our books are to sit knee to knee with expectant moms considering adoption - talking with them, not at them. Follow us on social media: @qfadoptions @ebordeaux @caseyjewellbrown @thepromisesummit You can follow Hannah here: @heloge And find out more about Kindred + Co here and follow them on social media @kindredand.co

Elena Svetlana Hall is a proud alumni of Baylor University and working on her Master’s degree in Social Work at UTA. Her passion for adoption advocacy stems from her faith and family and her own personal story of adoption. Those who know her best know that she talks very fast and loves ice cream, singing, dancing, white rice, spending time with friends and family, and all the gluten things. But please keep cilantro far away. Follow us on social media: @qfadoptions @ebordeaux @caseyjewellbrown @thepromisesummit WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US! The Promise Summit is a Christian conference for couples considering adoption, in the wait of adoption, and/or families who have adopted. This event is packed with powerful speakers, incredible worship, a panel that represents all members of the adoption triad, and is sure to be a weekend you and your spouse will never forget! Our hope is that you leave The Promise Summit forever changed and armed with promises from God that will encourage you throughout your entire adoption journey. Purchase your tickets today or learn more information by clicking here.

Lanaya and her husband have the privilege of parenting two beautiful girls who joined their family through international adoption. Adoption makes their family a whole lot more beautiful, and brings unique challenges to the table. This has driven her in her pursuit of adoption education, particularly from adoptee and birth parent voices, which she seeks to elevate in the adoption community. Through her blog and book reviews, on Instagram @adoption.books, Lanaya shares her love of books as tools for creating dialogue about the complexities of adoption. She believes passionately in the value of every human life and the incredible grace of God. She and her family live in Alberta, Canada. Connect with Lanaya on Instagram @lanaya.graham, and through her blog found here. Follow us on social media: @qfadoptions @ebordeaux @caseyjewellbrown @thepromisesummit You can follow Amy here: @toddleradoption WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US! The Promise Summit is a Christian conference for couples considering adoption, in the wait of adoption, and/or families who have adopted. This event is packed with powerful speakers, incredible worship, a panel that represents all members of the adoption triad, and is sure to be a weekend you and your spouse will never forget! Our hope is that you leave The Promise Summit forever changed and armed with promises from God that will encourage you throughout your entire adoption journey. Purchase your tickets today or learn more information by clicking here.

McCall Aldridge is the lead storyteller at Fund The Nations and is an adoptive mom! McCall and her husband fundraised about 90% of their international adoption through selling t-shirts. Whoa! What?! What did they do and how did they do it? We can’t wait to listen to McCall tell her story and share with us some of the do’s and don’ts of t-shirt fundraising. Follow us on social media: @qfadoptions @ebordeaux @caseyjewellbrown @thepromisesummit You can follow McCall here: @leemeandthegirls And check out Fund the Nations! WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US! The Promise Summit is a Christian conference for couples considering adoption, in the wait of adoption, and/or families who have adopted. This event is packed with powerful speakers, incredible worship, a panel that represents all members of the adoption triad, and is sure to be a weekend you and your spouse will never forget! Our hope is that you leave The Promise Summit forever changed and armed with promises from God that will encourage you throughout your entire adoption journey. Purchase your tickets today or learn more information by clicking here.

Amy is the founder of @toddleradoption ! Amy and husband Charlie adopted their daughter Lee as a toddler and have learned so much since adopting outside of their race and raising their black daughter. Amy shares with us her perspective as well as more on the idea that telling our children their adoption story isn’t about telling them in one specific moment but through an evolving conversation. Follow us on social media: @qfadoptions @ebordeaux @caseyjewellbrown @thepromisesummit You can follow Amy here: @toddleradoption WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US! The Promise Summit is a Christian conference for couples considering adoption, in the wait of adoption, and/or families who have adopted. This event is packed with powerful speakers, incredible worship, a panel that represents all members of the adoption triad, and is sure to be a weekend you and your spouse will never forget! Our hope is that you leave The Promise Summit forever changed and armed with promises from God that will encourage you throughout your entire adoption journey. Purchase your tickets today or learn more information by clicking here.

Kelsey Vander Vliet is a birthmom to her son, Graham, who she placed for adoption three years ago. Kelsey is an adoption paralegal, is set to attend law school in Fall of 2019, and currently lives in California! Kelsey is passionate about all things adoption, in particular ethical adoptions and educating adoptive parents on how to be considerate of their child’s first family! Follow us on social media: @qfadoptions @ebordeaux @caseyjewellbrown @thepromisesummit You can follow Kelsey here: @fromanothamotha WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US! The Promise Summit is a Christian conference for couples considering adoption, in the wait of adoption, and/or families who have adopted. This event is packed with powerful speakers, incredible worship, a panel that represents all members of the adoption triad, and is sure to be a weekend you and your spouse will never forget! Our hope is that you leave The Promise Summit forever changed and armed with promises from God that will encourage you throughout your entire adoption journey. Purchase your tickets today or learn more information by clicking here.

In today's episode we are chatting with Carly Levingston, adoptive mom and founder of the Heart Grown Box. We are excited to hear about Carly’s story, the purpose behind Heart Grown Box, and how adoption has impacted her family. Follow us on social media: @qfadoptions @ebordeaux @caseyjewellbrown @thepromisesummit @heartgrownbox You can find out more about HeartGrown here. WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US! The Promise Summit is a Christian conference for couples considering adoption, in the wait of adoption, and/or families who have adopted. This event is packed with powerful speakers, incredible worship, a panel that represents all members of the adoption triad, and is sure to be a weekend you and your spouse will never forget! Our hope is that you leave The Promise Summit forever changed and armed with promises from God that will encourage you throughout your entire adoption journey. Purchase your tickets today or learn more information by clicking here.

Today we are chatting with Brett Furst, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, currently completing his doctorate. Brett works at PACE recovery as a primary therapist, and has done so for almost 3 years now. He currently lives in California with his wife and 3 year old daughter. Brett is an adult adoptee and we are discussing addiction and the impact of adoption on the teen and adolescent years as well as nature versus nurture. Follow us on social media: @qfadoptions @ebordeaux @caseyjewellbrown @thepromisesummit You can learn more about Pace Recovery Center here: Pace Recovery Center WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US! The Promise Summit is a Christian conference for couples considering adoption, in the wait of adoption, and/or families who have adopted. This event is packed with powerful speakers, incredible worship, a panel that represents all members of the adoption triad, and is sure to be a weekend you and your spouse will never forget! Our hope is that you leave The Promise Summit forever changed and armed with promises from God that will encourage you throughout your entire adoption journey. Purchase your tickets today or learn more information by clicking here.

Today we are chatting with Macie Perreault, founder of Adopt Well, an online education community for adoptive families. Macie lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband Greg, her sons Porter & Judah, and their daughter Brighton. She is an adoptive mama and is passionate about preparing other families to adopt well, not just during their adoption, but after. Today we are going to hear a little about her story that led her to adoption and as well as the heart behind Adopt Well! Follow us on social media: @qfadoptions @ebordeaux @caseyjewellbrown @thepromisesummit You can learn more about AdoptWell here: Adopt Well And go follow them on social media: @adoptwell WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US! The Promise Summit is a Christian conference for couples considering adoption, in the wait of adoption, and/or families who have adopted. This event is packed with powerful speakers, incredible worship, a panel that represents all members of the adoption triad, and is sure to be a weekend you and your spouse will never forget! Our hope is that you leave The Promise Summit forever changed and armed with promises from God that will encourage you throughout your entire adoption journey. Purchase your tickets today or learn more information by clicking here.

In today's episode we are chatting with Allison Bullard McNair. Allison “Allie” Bullard McNair of Building Families LLC is a dedicated adoption and assisted reproductive technology (ART) attorney. While Building Families is located in Columbia, SC, the practice serves the entire state of South Carolina. Allie seeks to meet the needs of the firm’s clients throughout their adoption and surrogacy journeys, walking them through each phase of the process step-by-step. Allie stays informed on advances in family building options, including advances in medical technology, protocols on ethical adoptions and surrogacy arrangements, as well as the changing laws in the area of adoption and surrogacy. Allie is a member of the American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys. Membership in this society is reserved for those who undergo an extensive application process ensuring that members’ experience is sufficient to make them leaders in the field of adoption. Allie is also a member of the American Bar Association Assisted Reproductive Law Subcommittee, the South Carolina State Bar, and the Richland County Bar Association. Follow us on social media: @qfadoptions @ebordeaux @caseyjewellbrown @thepromisesummit You can learn more about Allie here: Building Families, LLC And go follow them on social media: @buildingfamiliessc Looking for a AAAA attorney near you? Check out the AAAA site here! WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US! The Promise Summit is a Christian conference for couples considering adoption, in the wait of adoption, and/or families who have adopted. This event is packed with powerful speakers, incredible worship, a panel that represents all members of the adoption triad, and is sure to be a weekend you and your spouse will never forget! Our hope is that you leave The Promise Summit forever changed and armed with promises from God that will encourage you throughout your entire adoption journey. Purchase your tickets today or learn more information by clicking here.

In today's episode we are chatting with Mallory Fogas. Mallory is an adult adoptee, partial adoptee as she terms it, and is the founder of Arrow & Root, a profile design company built to serve hopeful adoptive parents! She lives in Georgia with her hubby Josh and their son, Grey! She has five adopted siblings who all rock an extra chromosome! Follow us on social media: @qfadoptions @ebordeaux @caseyjewellbrown @thepromisesummit @arrowandroot You can find out more about Arrow and Root here. WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US! The Promise Summit is a Christian conference for couples considering adoption, in the wait of adoption, and/or families who have adopted. This event is packed with powerful speakers, incredible worship, a panel that represents all members of the adoption triad, and is sure to be a weekend you and your spouse will never forget! Our hope is that you leave The Promise Summit forever changed and armed with promises from God that will encourage you throughout your entire adoption journey. Purchase your tickets today or learn more information by clicking here.

In today's episode we are chatting with Emily Belknap. Emily Belknap is the owner of Bridgepointe Therapy, specializing in therapy for children, adolescents and parents in adoptive and foster families, and therapy for children and teens to address anxiety, depression, grief/loss, post-traumatic stress and family conflict. Follow us on social media: @qfadoptions @ebordeaux @caseyjewellbrown @thepromisesummit Here are the resources Emily mentioned in the podcast that are great resources for therapy for adoptive families: ATTACh DDP/Attachment-Focused Family Therapy TBRI Theraplay Training for Adoption Competency from the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US! The Promise Summit is a Christian conference for couples considering adoption, in the wait of adoption, and/or families who have adopted. This event is packed with powerful speakers, incredible worship, a panel that represents all members of the adoption triad, and is sure to be a weekend you and your spouse will never forget! Our hope is that you leave The Promise Summit forever changed and armed with promises from God that will encourage you throughout your entire adoption journey. Purchase your tickets today or learn more information by clicking here.

In today's episode we are chatting with Ashley Mitchell. Ashley Mitchell is the founder of Lifetime Healing, LLC, a post placement care network for women after they have placed their child for adoption. Ashley is a birthmom of 12.5 years and is still learning to navigate life as a birthmom! She lives in Utah with her husband and two children and is active in the adoption community, raising awareness that lifetime counseling should not be a luxury, it should be the standard. You can follow Ashley at: @bigtoughgirl @lifetimehealingllc You can find out more about Lifetime Healing, LLC here. https://lifetimehealingadoption.com/ Ashley wanted to add that if birth mothers are looking for RETREATS that are overnight the best in the country are: On Your Feet FoundationBirth Mother MinistriesBirthMom BudsTIED AT THE HEART Ashley also suggested the following birth mother accounts she thinks are worth following: @thegracebond @coloradobirthmom @dominiquebwhite @birthmamalove @loveofabirthmother Follow us on social media: @qfadoptions @ebordeaux @caseyjewellbrown @thepromisesummit WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US! The Promise Summit is a Christian conference for couples considering adoption, in the wait of adoption, and/or families who have adopted. This event is packed with powerful speakers, incredible worship, a panel that represents all members of the adoption triad, and is sure to be a weekend you and your spouse will never forget! Our hope is that you leave The Promise Summit forever changed and armed with promises from God that will encourage you throughout your entire adoption journey. Purchase your tickets today or learn more information by clicking here.

In today's episode we are chatting with Dr. Sheila Woods, a pediatrician of 36 years specializing in ADHD, and discussing why ADHD is something adoptive parents should be educated about. Follow us on social media: @qfadoptions @ebordeaux @caseyjewellbrown @thepromisesummit You can learn more about Dr. Woods and her practice here. Click here for more articles written by Dr. Sheila Woods Click here for another helpful article about how to create a peaceful home for people with ADHD. WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US! The Promise Summit is a Christian conference for couples considering adoption, in the wait of adoption, and/or families who have adopted. This event is packed with powerful speakers, incredible worship, a panel that represents all members of the adoption triad, and is sure to be a weekend you and your spouse will never forget! Our hope is that you leave The Promise Summit forever changed and armed with promises from God that will encourage you throughout your entire adoption journey. Purchase your tickets today or learn more information by clicking here.

In today's episode we chat with Sarajane Case from @enneagramandcoffee all about how our enneagram types handle stressors such as the adoption process. Follow us on social media: @qfadoptions @ebordeaux @caseyjewellbrown @thepromisesummit @enneagramandcoffee Take the enneagram quiz here to find out which type you are. Go check out and subscribe to Sarajane's podcast, Enneagram & Coffee here, and then leave her a 5 star rating! WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US! The Promise Summit is a Christian conference for couples considering adoption, in the wait of adoption, and/or families who have adopted. This event is packed with powerful speakers, incredible worship, a panel that represents all members of the adoption triad, and is sure to be a weekend you and your spouse will never forget! Our hope is that you leave The Promise Summit forever changed and armed with promises from God that will encourage you throughout your entire adoption journey. Purchase your tickets today or learn more information by clicking here.

In today's episode we share our personal adoption stories, the background of Quiver Full Adoptions, and as always a little comic relief. Follow us on social media: @qfadoptions @ebordeaux @caseyjewellbrown @thepromisesummit The Young Lawyers Association puts on adoption fairs across the state of SC every year, here is the link for more information on those fairs. WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US! The Promise Summit is a Christian conference for couples considering adoption, in the wait of adoption, and/or families who have adopted. This event is packed with powerful speakers, incredible worship, a panel that represents all members of the adoption triad, and is sure to be a weekend you and your spouse will never forget! Our hope is that you leave The Promise Summit forever changed and armed with promises from God that will encourage you throughout your entire adoption journey. Purchase your tickets today or learn more information by clicking here.

Introduction of the hosts, Casey and Elizabeth, and what the purpose of this podcast is (education, stories, and #metoo moments).