E20—Does your child struggle to understand who they are in a world that sees disability as a deficit? Renee Dollenmayer, founder of Even If Ministries, shares how living with cerebral palsy shapes her joy, sorrow, and purpose—and why every person with a disability needs to know their presence matters.

00:00 Introduction to Renee's Story and Disability
03:15 Joy and Sorrow in the Context of Disability
05:56 Creating Space for Lament and Joy
11:49 Disability and Identity
19:50 Loving and Supporting People with Disabilities
22:23 Practical Next Steps

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Even If Ministries

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ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Renee is a speaker, coach, and founder and visionary of Even If Ministries. Renee was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at the age of two and has experienced the joy and sorrow of disability. She has a passion to see the disabled transformed by the power of the Gospel. She believes God allowed disability for His glory and her good. Renee has a passion for sharing that suffering is never the end of the story and helping individuals find purpose and freedom in hardship. Furthermore, she finds joy in coming alongside church leaders to make their churches and communities more accessible.

Instagram and Facebook: @weareevenif
https://www.weareevenif.com/

https://www.reneedollenmayer.com/
Instagram: @reneedollenmayer
Facebook: renee.dollenmayer

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Take the Next Step is produced in partnership with Hope Heals Camp. Hope Heals creates sacred spaces of belonging and belovedness for families affected by disabilities to experience sustaining hope in the context of inclusive, intentional, inter-ability communities. Find out more about our resources, gatherings, and inter-ability communities at hopeheals.com. Follow on Instagram: @hopeheals and @hopeheals.camp

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