Showing results for "Disability" in Religion & Spirituality

Lamar Hardwick was thirty-six years old when he found out he was on the autism spectrum. While this revelation helped him understand and process his own experience, it also prompted a difficult re-evaluation of who he was as a person. And as a pastor, it started him on a new path of considering the way disabled people are treated in the church. Disability and the Church is a practical and theological reconsideration of the church's responsibilities to the disabled community.

An estimated one in 5 households has a child with a disability. Many of these families miss out on church due to a lack of physical or social accommodations. And while ministry leaders want to help, they often don't know how to with limited space, budget, and trained volunteers. Churches must understand the challenges that disability families face so they can remove barriers to biblical fellowship.

Most people encounter disability at some point in their lives, either in their own bodies or through a friend or loved one. Faith leaders, sacred texts, and members of religious communities frequently offer religious teachings and metaphors as explanation for the presence of disability, but rarely do we hear the voices of people living with disabilities reflecting on their experiences of God, faith, or religious life.

In Love Is a Choice, best-selling doctors Robert Hemfelt, Frank Minirth, and Paul Meier walk you through their 10 proven stages to recovery from codependency that results from external circumstances. Humans are susceptible to codependency because of our sinful tendency to use defense mechanisms to fool ourselves. In codependent relationships, deceitful games are played, and important Christian principles are often taken out of context and abused.

In a world that often misunderstands or underestimates the capabilities and worth of individuals with disabilities, Accompanying Disability offers a compassionate, faithful model for nurturing relationships with loved ones with disabilities based on mutual respect, dignity, and affection, rather than patronizing attitudes or pity.

Discover the untold story behind one of Kathleen Norris's deeply personal relationships in Rebecca Sue. Best known for her insightful and poignant reflections on faith and life, Norris steps into uncharted territory by sharing an intimate memoir exploring the life of her younger sister Becky. Born with perinatal hypoxia, Becky's life was shaped by physical and mental disabilities, yet her spirit and resilience illuminate the hidden power of faith, family, and love.

Hosted by Christine Boyle, "Disability and Faith - Invited In" is a podcast that explores the intersection of disability, caregiving, and faith. Christine is the mother of two adult children with disabilities—Courteney, who went home to Jesus in 2022 at the age of 21, and Kevin, who joined the Boyle family through adoption from El Salvador in 2013. With over two decades of lived experience, Christine shares the real and raw stories of the disability journey—the joys, the struggles, the griefs, and the victories. Her contagious hope and joy point listeners back to Christ, who meets us in ...

We are a podcast about being happily disabled! Life never stops because we are disabled! Join us for fun talks and short bible talk! God Loves Us! We Are Not Disabled, We ARE ABLE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Disability and the Canadian Church, a podcast where we talk about the intersections of disability and the Christian faith in Canada and beyond. Join hosts Keith Dow and Jasmine Duckworth as we welcome a couple of guests each week to share their insights and expertise on aspects of disability and faith.

Disabling the Church is a podcast by the Center for Disability and Ministry at Western Theological Seminary. This series amplifies the voices, giftedness, and perspectives of disabled people, challenging ableist biases and reimagining the church as a space of true belonging. Through conversations with scholars, ministers, and community members, the podcast explores how the church can dismantle barriers—physical, theological, and cultural—to create a more inclusive and enriched faith community.Learn more about the Center for Disability and Ministry at Western Theological Seminary at ...

Disability and the Church is a podcast aiming to equip us to truly be inclusive and welcoming to all. I, Emily, Disability Advisor for the Diocese of Leicester, wanted a space where we can chat about all kinds of different areas in disability inclusion and how they might translate to our church settings. I hope it is a friendly and fun place for us to learn new things and challenge ourselves! If you have a topic or discussion you'd love to hear happen then get in touch: emily.williams@leccofe.org Follow me on twitter to join the discussion: @mrsemwilliams

A podcast that looks at the intersection of faith and disabilities. The church can do better at welcoming and including people with disabilities and I want to help.

Contemplation And Disability is a podcast about Christianity, prayer and disability. I hold nothing back in what it takes to be a Christian while being disabled. I also dive into contemplative prayer and how the Holy Spirit has ministered to me through being still before Him. You can reach me at contemplationanddisability1@gmail.com. Join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/239858830887650/. Also on instagram @contemplationanddisability1

Disability and the Church is a podcast aiming to equip us to truly be inclusive and welcoming to all. I, Emily, Disability Advisor for the Diocese of Leicester, wanted a space where we can chat about all kinds of different areas in disability inclusion and how they might translate to our church settings. I hope it is a friendly and fun place for us to learn new things and challenge ourselves! If you have a topic or discussion you’d love to hear happen then get in touch: emily.williams@leicestercofe.org Follow me on twitter to join the discussion: @mrsemwilliams

American Christianity tends to view disabled persons as problems to be solved rather than people with experiences and gifts that enrich the church. Churches have generated policies, programs, and curricula geared toward "including" disabled people while still maintaining "able-bodied" theologies, ministries, care, and leadership. Ableism--not a lack of ramps, finances, or accessible worship—is the biggest obstacle for disabled ministry in America.

For all women looking to find “hope in a hopeless world and bravery in an age that seems to lack it,” comes a searing memoir by Shannon Dingle, a writer and disability advocate who has navigated loss, trauma, abuse, spiritual reawakening, and deep pain—and come out the other side still...

Are you a Christian mom exhausted from parenting a child with special needs? Are you worried your child is not developing normally, but have been told to "wait and see"?I'm Elyse, Speech Language Pathologist, Wellness Coach, and mom who has walked this journey. After being dismissed by providers about my own son's needs, I had to learn how to advocate fiercely—and I discovered how often exhausted moms like us are told to just "wait and see" when we know something more is needed.That's why I created Speaking Life Into Motherhood. Each week, you'll gain the tools and confidence to advocate for...

Our Life Our Way: A Memoir of Active Faith, Profound Love and Courageous Disability Rights explores an extraordinary love story grown out of engagement with both disability rights advocacy and christian faith communities. This memoir contains thoughtful, often entertaining, and sometimes heart-wrenching anecdotes of a couple’s journey to create their profound relationship and Christian marriage, in a world not yet ready for them.

Welcome to Church Meets Disability! Go on a journey with me as I interview people with disabilities, their families, and ministry leaders. Let’s listen and learn together what happens when church meets disability. Thanks so much for joining me. Subscribe so you can join the monthly journey!

Top 4% of podcasts for listener shares and comments. Top 25% for ratings on Spotify. Do you feel like God has stopped listening to your prayers? Are you questioning why God would allow your child to struggle with autism, medical complexity, or disability? Are you wondering if you’ll ever be able to trust God again as a Christian mom? Faith For Autism Moms is a Christian podcast for autism moms and disability parents who are trying to hold onto their faith while raising an autistic or medically complex child. This podcast offers biblical encouragement, spiritual healing, and Christian support...