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About the EpisodeToday, Becky chats with Steve Chatman on our team about how we can move from the 'what if' to 'even if' on our faith journeys. This discussion is based around our Even If study which can be found on our website.Related Links
Are you ever overwhelmed with trying to do it all as a special-needs mom? Do you have a community, but don't know how to receive help? First, we have to be willing to let people in! Enjoy this conversation with Becky and her friends about a rec
Susan and Becky sit down to discuss their past trauma related to behavioral and medical issues with their children. How do we deal with these issues and move forward in hope?Related LinksEpisode 177 - Asking for Help After Trauma (Part 1) Ep
Today is another episode of "Conversations with Special-Needs Moms" to wrap up our most recent series, "The Unexpected."If you missed any episodes from this series, they've all been so helpful in navigating some commonly-felt emotions and e
About BrittnieBrittnie Blackburn is a special-needs mom (and one of our community group leaders) who has learned how to navigate the reactions of others on her journey. This episode is helpful if you are raising a child with special needs OR i
About JulieJulie Styer is the experienced mom of Bradley, born with Cerebral Palsy. She shares about all that she has learned on her parenting journey, what she would have done differently, and the unexpected blessings along the way!R
Eric and Christen have joined us on the podcast previously, but today, they discuss the differences in how they handled a diagnosis and how they learned to support one another through the process.Related LinksFreund's previous episodeHope on
You may remember Mikayla from a previous podcast episode a couple years ago. Today, she joins us again to share her struggles and victories over the last couple years, and how she trains herself to let go of 'mom guilt' and embrace letting othe
Tracey Martin, mom of quadruplets (some of whom have special needs) joins us on the podcast today to discuss the unexpected emotions that come with a diagnosis and in the years that follow. Related Links:By the Brook 2024
We're excited to launch this new podcast series called "The Unexpected." We pray each the topics discussed would encourage you in this common emotions and obstacles that a diagnosis brings to a family. Today, Susan Lomax joins us to discuss gr
About the BortonsJERRY - Jerry Borton has traveled around the country leading seminars on disability awareness, theology of suffering, leadership, and fundraising—all from his power wheelchair. Born with Cerebral Palsy, his mother said he came
About ChristaChrista Smith is a follower of Jesus Christ. Her husband, Ron, is the Lead Pastor at First Baptist Church of Palatka, Florida. They have been married for 32 years and have two sons, Ryan and Landon. Landon’s bride, Abbie, joined t
About DebDeb Petermann is a sibling to a man (now deceased at age 50) with severe developmental disabilities. She always says about her brother Rodney, “He never spoke a word in his life but his life still speaks volumes.”Deb has been married
About DawnDawn is a graduate of Cookeville High School and received her undergraduate degree from Tennessee Tech University. She graduated from the Nashville School of Law in 1999 and has been practicing law in the Upper Cumberland since 2000,
A Note from MissyHi, my name is Missy. I am the Special Needs Director at Cumberland Fellowship in Crossville, TN. This was not a job I ever imagined having, but God had other plans. My husband, Jason, and I have been married for 26 years and
About AmandaAmanda is wife to Jason, mom to Kinsley, and friend and neighbor to Becky. She is also Jon Alex's beloved chiropractor. Favorite Quote"Rising above your circumstances is a very hard thing to do...You don't find joy. You choose jo
Today, we're beginning a a new podcast series we plan to do several times throughout the year (on the 5th Tuesday of the month, when that applies)!We will have several special-needs moms joining us for "Conversations with Special-Needs Moms
About SamanthaSamantha is pursuing her BS in Christian Leadership and Management with a Minor in Special Education from Liberty University to attain an MA in Christian Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary. She holds certifications in Ch
Today we're celebrating our 200th episode of the podcast! THANKS to all who listen and share the podcast.About JohnnaJohnna (pronounced John-NUH, named after her grandfather, John) is an author, {sporadic} blogger, speaker and all-time coordi
About JeanettaJeanetta Bryant is a dynamic and compassionate leader in the special needs community. With over 10 years of experience in the industry and 4 years with Abilities Workshop, Inc. Her journey into this field began when her daughter
Join the Rising Above staff as they reflect on 2023 and look forward to 2024!
About AmyAmy and her husband, Brad, have been married for 24 years and have 4 children. Their youngest child, Grant, who is now 16, has tuberous sclerosis, a rare genetic condition that affects the major organs of the body. They have “tubers”
About SonyaSonya is the founder and Executive Director of Possibility Place, a Christ-centered educational day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She is also the mother of two grown sons, one of which has auti
About JoniJoni Eareckson Tada is founder and CEO of Joni and Friends, an organization that provides Christian outreach in the disability community. Joni is the author of numerous bestselling books, including Joni and Ken: An Untold Love Story
About the EpisodeThe moms from the "Take Heart Special Moms" podcast (Carrie, Amy, and Sara) join Becky to discuss 'Avoiding the Comparison Trap.' This one can be tricky for moms anywhere, and we hope this episode will be helpful for you as a
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