Trusting in the Lord's Timing
After 15 heartbreaking no's, the 16th yes brought home the son who was always meant to be ours.
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A faith-centered podcast for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Welcome to the
Latter-day Saints Adoptions
Our Mission
We empower families with reliable information, inspiring stories, and insights that lead to well-informed, faith-guided decisions.
- Reliable information from licensed professionals who have walked this path with thousands of families.
- Inspiring stories from birth parents, adoptees, and adoptive families within the LDS community.
- Insights grounded in doctrine, prayer, and the unique spiritual dimensions of adoption.
Adoption: A Beautiful Principle
As Latter-day Saints, we believe families are sacred and that God's love for every child stretches beyond biology.
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Families are sacred
The family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children.
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Adoption aligns with Christ
It reflects His principles of love, covenant, and lasting family bonds that transcend circumstance.
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Every child is precious
All children are equally beloved blessings in the sight of a loving Heavenly Father.
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Forever families, formed
Loving, forever families can be created through adoption, sealed by faith and love.
Latest Episodes
Faith-centered conversations with families, hosts, and experts.
How We Help
Wherever you are on the journey, we're with you.
Step One
Begin your journey with confidence.
Start exactly where you are. Our licensed professionals walk alongside you from the first question to the final court date, bringing 25+ years of LDS-informed adoption experience to every conversation.
- Personalized 30-minute intake call with a licensed counselor
- Step-by-step roadmap built around your family's readiness
- Connection to bishops, counselors, and family services
Step Two
Relationships built on respect and faith.
Connecting with a birth mother is one of the most sacred parts of this journey. We help both sides approach it with honesty, compassion, and spiritual readiness.
- Faith-respectful expectant-mother outreach
- Open and semi-open adoption support
- Long-term relationship coaching for both families
Step Three
You are not walking this path alone.
Our community is a gathering place for families at every stage. Here, stories are shared, prayers are offered, and real friendships form around shared experience and shared faith.
- Monthly virtual meet-ups for birth and adoptive families
- Private online forums, moderated by counselors
- Regional in-person gatherings across Utah and beyond
Step Four
Equipped with wisdom for every stage.
From pre-placement classes to adolescent-identity conversations, our library grows with your family. Every resource is reviewed for doctrinal alignment and emotional honesty.
- Free introductory adoption guide (by audience)
- On-demand video courses on openness, trauma, and identity
- Printable conversation guides for every age
Our Faith in Action
Adoption is where covenant love meets daily life. These are the principles that guide everything we do.
Embracing all of God's children
Every child is precious and beloved in the sight of Heavenly Father. We honor that truth in every connection we support.
Extending Christlike love
Adoption extends the pattern of divine love: invited in, welcomed home, sealed to an eternal family.
Strengthening families
Families are stronger when built on love, covenant, and shared faith — not biology alone.
Latter-day Saint Adoption Blog
Reflections, guidance, and honest writing from our community.
Faith Journey
When the Lord's Timing Doesn't Match Ours
A reflection on waiting, trusting, and the quiet work God does during the in-between years.
April 12, 2026 · 7 min read
For Hopeful Parents
Writing an Adoptive Profile That Speaks From the Heart
Five gentle edits that turn a generic profile book into a spiritual invitation.
April 3, 2026 · 9 min read
For Adoptive Families
Talking About Adoption at Family Home Evening
Age-appropriate conversation prompts to weave adoption into your family's spiritual life.
March 26, 2026 · 6 min read
For Birth Mothers
Covenant Courage: A Birth Mother's Gift
What our wards and stakes can learn about honoring the women who choose placement with faith.
March 19, 2026 · 8 min read
Sealings & Ordinances
Preparing Your Heart for an Adoption Sealing
What to expect, what to pray for, and how to make that sacred day feel like home.
March 12, 2026 · 10 min read
Latter-day Saint Adoption Family Profiles
Faithful families hoping and waiting.
Latter-day Saint Adoption Gifts
Thoughtful gifts for every milestone.
Adoption Journey Journal
$28
Birth Mother Blessing Frame
$42
Forever Family Scripture Case
$36
Child of God Keepsake Book
$22
Family Sealing Ornament
$24
Latter-day Saint Adoption Stories
Tender accounts from our community.
Growing a Relationship With My Son
I placed my son in loving arms and while I couldn't write every letter I planned, the ones I did became treasures he still holds dear.
Adopting Twins & Multiple Adoptions
After heartbreaks, NICU prayers, and one impossible goodbye, we brought home not one but all three of our children — meant to be siblings, meant to be ours.
Latter-day Saint Adoption Resources
Three truths we want every family to carry with them.
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The Choice Secret
You have the right to take your time, change your mind, and make the decision that feels right for you — not for anyone else.
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The Bridge Secret
You're not just adopting a child; you're becoming the bridge between two worlds.
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The Trust Secret
Your child's curiosity about their origins isn't a threat to your family. It's a gift you can nurture.
Latter-day Saint Adoption Photos
Moments that remind us why we do this work.
Forever Family
Every child is a gift from God, waiting for their forever family.
A family prepared through love and prayer.
Placement Day
Where covenant love begins.
Welcomed with love. Sealed with faith.
Two families, one forever home.
Blessing Day
Every adopted child is a blessing from God.
Meet Your Hosts
Two faithful voices, one shared mission.
Host
Donna Pope
Donna Pope brings over 25 years of experience as Executive Director of Heart To Heart Adoptions to every episode of LatterDaySaints Adoptions. Her deep respect for the sacred nature of family creation guides her approach to adoption.
As a person of faith, Donna understands the spiritual and emotional dimensions of the adoption journey. Through this podcast, she creates a space where faith perspectives are honored and the lasting nature of family bonds is celebrated.
Co-Host
Nathan Gwilliam
Nathan Gwilliam founded and sold Adoption.com, one of the largest adoption resources on the internet, serving birth parents and adoptive families for more than two decades. His heart for adoption runs deep, and his work has helped thousands of families find each other.
Today, Nathan co-hosts LatterDaySaints Adoptions with Donna Pope. Together they share stories, lessons, and faith-centered guidance for Latter-day Saint families walking the adoption path.
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