The Funding Love Adoption Podcast with Mal + Kate

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147

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Jul 2025

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About the show

Join Mal + Kate each Monday as they talk about adoption, parenthood, Disney, and MORE! They are two adoptive moms that seek to love, support, and elevate all corners of the adoption triad through honest conversations with adoptive parents, birth moms, & adoptees, all while running Funding Love, a non-profit that strengthens bonds, builds community, and restores people through all-expenses-paid vacations to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida! So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine; there’s always a seat open for you at the table. When you tune in, you are Funding Love - with Mal + Kate!

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July 7, 202537 min

How to Foster the Family with Guest Jamie Finn - BONUS EPISODE

In a surprise bonus episdoe Mal & Kate talk with Jamie Finn. She is the author of the bestselling book,FostertheFamily, and Filled: 60DevotionsfortheFosterParent’sHeart. She is the founder and President of Foster the Family and Founder of the Filled Gathering. Her popular social media accounts offer a glimpse into the real life of a foster parent and provide encouragement to tens of thousands of foster and adoptive parents.Connect with your hosts!@malyourpal@katedawnduckConnect with Funding Love!WebsiteInstagramFacebookSupport the show

June 30, 202520 min

“Pursuing what breaks your heart with Mal and Kate”

This week Mal and Kate wrap up season 6. They spend time encouraging you the listener and share why they think pursuing "what breaks your heart" is so important.Connect with your hosts!@malyourpal@katedawnduckConnect with Funding Love!WebsiteInstagramFacebookSupport the show

June 23, 202547 min

Blessings and Challenges of Parenting Teen and Young Adult Adoptees

On this weeks episode Mal and Kate have a conversation with Jen Wilhorn about parenting. They discuss topics that are great for any stage of parenting but especially if you are parenting through the teen years.Connect with your hosts!@malyourpal@katedawnduckConnect with Funding Love! WebsiteInstagramFacebookSupport the show

June 16, 202533 min

"What Breaks Your Heart: Living with Intentional Generosity with Jody and Rachel Spain

On this weeks episode Mal and Kate talk with two of their dearest friends, husband and wife duo, Jody and Rachel Spain. The Spains share how they became involved with Funding Love and the importance of intentional generosity. We are so grateful for their generous hearts and for sharing so candidly about how they live and teach their boys to live with generously. Connect with Rachel and Jody on Instagram: @rachelspain81 @jodyspainConnect with your hosts!@malyourpal@katedawnduckConnect with Funding Love! WebsiteInstagramFacebookSupport the show

June 9, 202548 min

A Story of Adoption and Foster Care with Guest Jessica Ritchie

On this weeks episode Mal and Kate chat with friend and fellow adoptive mom, Jessica Ritchie. Jessica shares her journey to adoption and her heart for foster care. Jessica has big dreams for the foster community and she gives us some practical ways to support this community right where you are. We absolutely loved getting to know Jessica even better and we are so grateful for her heart to serve with us. Connect with Jessica on Instagram at @jlritchie23Connect with your hosts!@malyourpal@katedawnduckConnect with Funding Love! WebsiteInstagramFacebookSupport the show

June 2, 202530 min

Getting to know Mal & Kate

On this weeks episode Mal and Kate share details about...Mal and Kate. In this lighthearted episode you'll get to know Mal and Kate a little bit better. We promise you'll laugh out loud in this episode of the Funding Love Podcast.Connect with your hosts!@malyourpal@katedawnduckConnect with Funding Love! WebsiteInstagramFacebookSupport the show

May 26, 202528 min

Testimonies: Funding Love Stories of Impact

On this weeks episode Mal and Kate read testimonies from Funding Love alumni. They share with us what happens in the hearts and minds of those that experience a Funding Love vacation. You'll want to grab a tissue and get ready to have your heart filled with the emotion of joy when they share story after story of life change.Connect with your hosts!@malyourpal@katedawnduckConnect with Funding Love! WebsiteInstagramFacebookSupport the show

May 19, 202528 min

Adoption Recap and Where does Funding Love play a part?

On this weeks episode Mal and Kate remind everyone of the adoption process and explain how Funding Love fits into it. It's a great reminder of why it's so important to support and be a part of the process no matter if you are directly connected to the adoption community or you know someone connected and it tugs at your heart strings.Connect with your hosts!@malyourpal@katedawnduckConnect with Funding Love! WebsiteInstagramFacebookSupport the showSupport the show

May 12, 2025Episode 125 min

A Night of Dreams: 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala Recap!

On April 25, we hosted our 3rd annual fundraising gala for the adoption community, A Night of Dreams! This elevated circus evening included everything from VIP offerings, silent and live auctions, awe-inspiring circus acts, and heartfelt, adoption-minded programming. This week, listen in as Mal and Kate recap the whole evening and announce just how much money was raised during their Night of Dreams!Be sure to also keep an ear out for next year's theme...we can't wait to see you there!Connect with your hosts!@malyourpal@katedawnduckConnect with Funding Love! WebsiteInstagramFacebookSupport the show

March 10, 2025Episode 954 min

BONUS EPISODE: 2025 Adoptive Family Vacation Recap

Mal + Kate are wrapping up Season 5 of the Funding Love Adoption Podcast with a recap of the 2025 Adoptive Family Vacation! Joining them are Funding Love Vacation Director, Sarah Basham, and Funding Love Director of Finance (who also traveled as a Magic Maker this trip), Jen McWilliams!Tune in as they share all about our 2025 AFV, the impact it made, and how our donors made this trip one of our most magical vacations yet!Connect with your hosts!@malyourpal@katedawnduckConnect with Funding Love! WebsiteInstagramFacebookSupport the show