C4P 69 – “Support, Encouragement, Ideas, Training, Resources for YOU”
Show Notes for Podcast 69 – “Support, Encouragement, Ideas, Training, Resources for YOU” Today on the Podcast we are talki...
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20 of 30 episodesC4P 68 – “Why You Should Come to DATC2025”
Show Notes for Podcast 68 – “Why You Should Come to DATC2025” On May 1st through 3rd, we had the wonderful privilege of at...
C4P 67 – Working Through Crisis
Most of us face some kind of crisis in our lifetimes. Families affected by disability encounter situations that could be considered –...
C4P 66 – “Disability Ministry – A Whole Church Ministry or a Department?”
For the last four years, we have spent a significant amount of time meeting with and collaborating with leaders all over the country who are...
C4P 65 – Perseverance – How to Push Through in the Hard Times
Today on the podcast we are talking about perseverance – pushing through those hard times. We all have them. Recently we asked some fo...
C4P 64 – Dispelling Discouragement in Disability by Reframing
Today on the podcast we are talking about creating environments where those with disabilities can push through discouragement, grow, shine,...
C4P 63 – Trailmap for Life
Show Notes for Podcast 63 – “Trailmap for Life” Today on the Podcast we introduce you to a free Life Skills resource and i...
C4P 62 – Sleep Issues
Show Notes for Podcast 62 – “Sleep Issues? 25 Tips to Help You Catch some more Z-z-z-s” At our house, we have sleep issues...
C4P 61 –Helping Adults with Disabilities Navigate the Hurts of being Misunderstood and Undervalued.
Recently we had the privilege of teaching a class of adults with disabilities for six weeks. We heard their victories and we also heard thei...
C4P 60 – MELTDOWNS
Join us on this Podcast entitled “MELTDOWNS” as we discuss what meltdowns can look like and how we can support individual children or adults...
C4P 59 – The Challenges of Traveling with Disability
Join us on this Podcast entitled “The Challenges of Traveling with Disability” as we discuss some of the unique challenges special needs fam...
C4P 58 – Every Child Needs?
Join us on this Podcast entitled “Every Child Needs?” as we discuss some things we learned at a recent appreciation lunch/training for volun...
C4P 57 – Special Needs or Disabled?
Join us on this Podcast entitled “Special Needs or Disabled?” as we discuss the words used to describe people with disabilities. There are s...
C4P 56 – Tips for Ministry Folks to Serve more Effectively
Ministry is hard. It can be very lonely and a bit overwhelming. Join us on this Podcast entitled “Tips for Ministry Folks to Serve more Effe...
C4P 55 – Feeling Lonely?
Parents and Caregivers are you feeling a little low? Wondering why your family is dealing with special needs? Are you sad that you cannot do...
C4P 54 – Lessons Learned Raising a Child with Disabilities
Raising children with disabilities is challenging. Along the journey, we, as parents, learn some things. Join us on this Podcast entitled “L...
C4P 53 – Surviving Extended Family Events
Family. Sometimes extended family including folks like Grandparents, Siblings, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, etc. are very helpful as we navigate...
C4P 52 – Find and Connect with Community
Community. We all need it. Today on the Podcast, we talk about the benefits we get when we are part of a community. We also share with you d...
C4P 51 – The Plight of the Dad
Dads, we know that you have a lot to process when your children have significant challenges. Join us as we discuss Tom’s own struggles as a...
C4P 50 – Nourishing You Mama
Mama, you are going full speed ahead taking care of the needs of everyone around you. It is what you do, because you love them. But –...