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This episode listens to disabled voices in church leadership. We speak with the authors of Disabling Leadership: A Practical Theology for a Broken Boyd of Christ. Andrew T. Draper, Jody Michele, and Andrea Mae, join our host Carlos Thompson to discuss their work, writing, and worship life in a church community that values disabled leaders serving the body of Christ.

http://ivpress.com/disabling-leadership

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In this episode Dr. Sarah J. Barton (ThD, MS, OTR/Ll, BCP) joins us to share her research and insights around the practice of baptism and its implications for the church. Dr. Barton' ethnographic work centers intellectual disability and baptismal witness to better plumb the breadth and depth of the body of Christ. Dr. Barton is the author of Becoming the Baptized Body: Disability and the Practice of Christian Community.

https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481316873/becoming-the-baptized-body/

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This episode delves into the profound impact of friendship among individuals with disabilities, highlighting how authentic relationships shape self-understanding and community dynamics. Through a heartfelt dialogue, we explore the necessity of embracing our identities and navigating life’s complexities together, revealing the essence of interdependence and the role of the church in fostering meaningful connections.

• Friendship as a necessity for individuals with disabilities
• Shared experiences fostering understanding
• The balance between independence and interdependence
• Redefining what is considered “normal”
• Theological considerations of disability and worth
• Navigating vocational awareness and expectations
• The significance of friendships in embodying one’s faith
• Encouragement for the church to foster inclusive communities