podcast

Reverse Inclusion: Our Teen and Young Adult Class: Podcast Episode 078

Reverse Inclusion: Our Teen and Young Adult Class: Podcast Episode 078

Reverse inclusion is a class designed for teens and young adults with disabilities that invites typical teenagers and young adults in for the purpose of friendship. It’s for teens like my son James who wouldn’t enjoy being part of our youth group. That environment isn’t safe for him and the curriculum doesn’t fit his needs. So instead we’ve created a class that is a good fit for him and our other teenagers! Listen to this podcast to hear about our strategies to make reverse inclusion work for you and your church!

An Opening for Ministry Through Death's Door: Podcast Episode 073

An Opening for Ministry Through Death's Door: Podcast Episode 073

In this week’s episode, Garett looks at one of the unexpected ways God has used his church to provide hope and comfort for the disability community. He also examines some of the ways God can use our churches to shepherd others through the deepest and most difficult valleys in life.

An Interview with Kristin and Todd Evans: Podcast Episode 072

An Interview with Kristin and Todd Evans: Podcast Episode 072

In this week’s podcast episode, Catherine interviewed Kristin and Todd Evans about their experiences with mental health and marriage challenges, while parenting a child with disabilities. Kristin and Todd share how they were able to move from an incredibly challenging time to a deep, rich relationship with Christ and renewed connection with each other—with application for any couple parenting a child with disabilities.

A Chat with Joan Borton on MarriageAbility: Podcast Episode 071

A Chat with Joan Borton on MarriageAbility: Podcast Episode 071

In this week’s episode, Beth Golik sits down with Joan Borton, author of MarriageAbility, a new book that engages the reality disability puts on the marriage relationship, through the real-life, and often humorous, stories of couples living with disability.

Five Truths of Disability Theology: Podcast Episode 069

Five Truths of Disability Theology: Podcast Episode 069

Knowing and understanding what the Bible says about disability is pivotal as we strive to be better equipped for the lifelong journey with our friends and families in the disability community. In this week’s episode, Garett discusses the topic of disability theology while focusing on a few verses from Scripture that have been helpful for him and his family.

Planning for Safety: Podcast Episode 067

Planning for Safety: Podcast Episode 067

In today’s episode, Beth poses the question: do your volunteers know the plan if there’s an emergency situation in the church building such as a fire or an armed intruder? Does your church have a plan? Now is the time to create a plan that we hope and pray you’ll never need to implement.

4 Steps for Success for Ministry Volunteers: Podcast Episode 066

4 Steps for Success for Ministry Volunteers: Podcast Episode 066

As ministry leaders, we are responsible for a team of volunteers. There are four steps we can take to help them feel successful in their role. In this episode, Sandra will share those four steps so we can support our volunteers and help them feel equipped and empowered in their ministry callings.

Rapid-Fire Q&A: Podcast Episode 065

Rapid-Fire Q&A: Podcast Episode 065

In this week’s episode, all four of our regular hosts are recording together to answer some rapid-fire questions, round-robin style. Do you want to hear about our favorite books, podcast, and ministry stories? Then this episode is for you.

The Benefits of A Sacrifice of Praise: Podcast Episode 063

The Benefits of A Sacrifice of Praise: Podcast Episode 063

Scripture says we are to be thankful in all circumstances, that this is Jesus’ will for us. At times when thankfulness and gratitude feel completely impossible, God makes a way through what scripture calls a ‘sacrifice of praise.’ Here’s why sacrifices of praise matter, and how such sacrifices can benefit you.

Dogs in Church: Podcast Episode 062

Dogs in Church: Podcast Episode 062

As ministry leaders, we need to know the basic information about service dogs vs. therapy dogs vs. emotional support dogs so that we are providing our churches with accurate information and creating a welcoming and safe environment for all.