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Rising Above with Becky Davidson is a place of encouragement, honesty, and hope for families navigating the unique joys and challenges of life with disability. Each episode offers heartfelt conversations, practical wisdom, and faith-filled insights to help you know you’re not alone on the journey. Becky shares stories from her own life as well as uplifting perspectives from guests who understand the road, equipping you with tools and inspiration to face each day with courage. Whether you’re seeking community, strength, or a fresh reminder of God’s faithfulness, this podcast invites you to rise above the struggles and discover joy in the midst of it all.
Episodes
Jan 11, 2022
Jan 11, 2022
32 min
Show Notes:
Memory Verse for January:
The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.
-Psalm 23:1-3
- By the Brook 2022: RESTORE: Find out more about this event for special needs moms and female caregivers and how your church or group of friends can sign up to be a host site!
*Theme music and editing by Open Mic Studios.
Dec 28, 2021
Dec 28, 2021
43 min
Interested in your church serving as a host site for By the Brook 2022? Contact Carrissa at cmackie@risingaboveministries.org.
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**Don’t forget to listen for the coupon code in the podcast!
Dec 21, 2021
Dec 21, 2021
31 min
Corey Ferguson is the father of 3 children (Everly-7, Brody-8, and Linleigh-11) and husband to Andrea. He and his wife Andrea have been married for 14 years and continue to learn how to navigate this 'special needs' life together, while loving, encouraging and supporting others along their journey. Corey has particular passion in engaging, supporting, and empowering dads of children with special needs and medical complexity.
Favorite Quotes
“There is a lot of fear...forget everything and run. I really chose to face everything and rise.”
Extraordinary Legacy - October 21-23, 2022
Dec 14, 2021
Dec 14, 2021
39 min
About Brittnie
Brittnie Blackburn is an adoption social worker turned stay-at-home-mother/ freelance writer. She received her Bachelor of Social Work in 2005 from Abilene Christian University and a Masters of Social Work in 2006 from Washington University in St. Louis. Brittnie is the author of two books, Desert Song: Claiming Joy While Walking the Wilderness, which was published in 2017, and You Are a Superhero, Too, a children’s book which launched in 2020. She has been married to her husband, Brandon, for nearly 15 years, and has two daughters (Clara age 9 who has Cohen Syndrome, and Camille age 7 who is neurotypical). She lives in Sugar Land, Texas and in her spare time enjoys baking, long walks, coffee dates with her friends, snuggling with her Goldendoodle, and soaking in moments with her family.
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Dec 7, 2021
Dec 7, 2021
39 min
It's always a pleasure to have our friend, Sandra Peoples, on the podcast!
Find more from Sandra here:
Instagram: @sandrapeoples
Twitter:@sandrapeoples
Facebook: @sandra.peoples.author
Nov 30, 2021
Nov 30, 2021
54 min
Listen as the Rising Above staff discuss their own lives and struggles with the chaos around them. How do they keep the peace when times are tough?
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Nov 23, 2021
Nov 23, 2021
35 min
About Casey
Casey is wife to TJ, mom of 4: Will (14), Oli (11), Ike (9), and Catey (7), Development Director Highland Rim Academy, personal trainer, and a fitness & nutrition accountability coach. She and her husband TJ became special-needs parents when they adopted Oli, who has down syndrome.
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@CaseyOverstreet (FB & IG)
Nov 16, 2021
Nov 16, 2021
46 min
You may know Meredith from the past couple years at our By the Brook event for special-needs moms. As a nurse, mom of five and pastor's wife, she knows what it's like to battle the busyness and distractions of this life. Listen as Meredith describes what it looks like to have peace in the chaos of her own life.
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Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23
Nov 9, 2021
Nov 9, 2021
36 min
God has exceeded our expectations by allowing us to have the opportunity to partner with Betty and her husband in the Middle East. We are grateful for the work that God is doing in the lives of special-needs moms and dads across the world, in the middle of some incredible challenges.
Hear more of Betty's story on a previous episode of the Rising Above podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-above-podcast/id1474115203?i=1000494665109
Nov 2, 2021
Nov 2, 2021
45 min
About Sandy
Sandy Ramsey-Trayvick is a mom of three, including a son who has special needs. She has been a huge blessing to us at Rising Above Ministries for the last year. She is so wise and kind, and each conversation with her points us to Jesus! Sandy leads a community group via Zoom, and we are so grateful for her willingness to pour into other special-needs moms.
Related Links
Sandy's website: https://www.undisabledlives.org