Episodes
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Joni Eareckson Tada: Grace for the Humble
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
About Joni
Joni Eareckson Tada is founder and CEO of Joni and Friends, an organization that provides Christian outreach in the disability community. Joni is the author of numerous bestselling books, including Joni and Ken: An Untold Love Story and When God Weeps. Joni and her husband, Ken, reside in Calabasas, CA.
Favorite Quotes
"Give thanks for those things you can give thanks for." -Joni
"Once you live a life of gratitude, it permeates everything you do." -Joni
Related Links
Facebook: @joniandfriends.idc
Instagram: @joniandfriends
Twitter: @JoniandFriends
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Flip Side Series: Take Heart Special Moms
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
About the Episode
The moms from the "Take Heart Special Moms" podcast (Carrie, Amy, and Sara) join Becky to discuss 'Avoiding the Comparison Trap.' This one can be tricky for moms anywhere, and we hope this episode will be helpful for you as a part of our Flip Side series.
Related Links
Take Heart Special Moms website
Take Heart Special Moms podcast
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Flip Side Series: Sandra Peoples & Melanie Gómez
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Sandra & Melanie join Becky to discuss gratitude and how the practice of thankfulness can benefit our special-needs journey.
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Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Flip Side Series: Sandy Ramsey-Traywick
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
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 couple years. 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.
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Sandy's website: https://www.undisabledlives.org
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Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Flip Side Series: Steve & Kim
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
About this episode
Steve and Kim from the Rising Above office join Becky to discuss our November series, the Flip Side, and share their experiences of looking on the flip side in their own lives.
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Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Sibling Takeover with Steve
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
For this episode of the podcast, Steve invited some special-needs siblings to join and share their experiences.
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Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Scott Maulsby: A Difficult Calling
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
About Scott
Scott Maulsby is a licensed health and life insurance agent in Nashville, TN. As an entrepreneur and special needs father he balances the everyday challenges with work and life. He has a passion for giving back to his community and strives to make a difference in the lives of children. Scott has served on the Statewide Planning and Policy Council with the TN State Department of Intellectual Disabilities since 2020 and also serves on the Board of Directors of Vista Points Special Needs Trusts. Scott also builds and trains church security teams serves churches in Middle TN, throughout the United States and in Nigeria and Australia. He is an Ironman, Half Ironman and a Marathon Finisher and fought in the 2008 Pennsylvania State Golden Gloves tournament. Scott is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Systems Engineering. Currently, Scott resides in Lebanon, TN with his wife, Carrie, and three children (Jackson, Zoie and Ridley). Scott and Carrie are former foster parents of the year (2014) in Florida and have adopted 2 children, 1 with special needs.
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Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Sara Fleming: Invisible Disabilities
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
About Sara
Sara is a devoted wife, homeschooling mother of two amazing boys, writer, and follower of Christ. She is passionate about ministering to moms of children with exceptional needs and loves to encourage others on this journey. She also loves the beach, good books, raising chickens, and gardening!
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Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Melissa Maimone: Messy & Magnificent
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
About Melissa
Melissa Maimone is a Christian event speaker and author. Through Scripture and storytelling, she teaches women that an authentic life in Christ can be both messy and magnificent at the exact same time. She is the author of two books, "Gathering Dandelions" and "The Radiant Midnight: Depression, Grace, and the Gifts of a Dark Place". Melissa has been married for 31 years and has two children, Elizabeth and Cole. Her daughter Elizabeth was born with developmental delays. Her daughter has been a source of beauty, inspiration, and grief that has taught Melissa a fierce, daily dependence upon the Lord.
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Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes: How Autism Affects the Family
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
About Dr. Holmes
Stephanie C. Holmes was formerly a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of NC. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Campbell University, her Master’s in counseling from Liberty University and her doctorate in education from Abilene Christian University. She is an ordained minister, author, autism researcher, speaker, and certified autism specialist. When Sydney was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, her world and focus changed from a thriving marriage and family therapy practice to a world of Individualized Education Programs, 504 educational plans, and understanding how to help students and individuals with challenges and needs in the classroom and the church setting. Today, she pulls from personal as well as professional experience to focus on neurodiverse marriages and family systems. She is the owner and founder of Autism Spectrum Resources for Marriage & Family, LLC, and she and Dan co-founder The International Association of NeuroDiverse Christian Marriage, LLC and the podcast NeuroDiverse Christian Couples.
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Christian Neurodiverse Marriage site