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Rising Above Ministries is lifting up the special needs community through support, encouragement, inspiration, and community.
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Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
About Samantha
Samantha is pursuing her BS in Christian Leadership and Management with a Minor in Special Education from Liberty University to attain an MA in Christian Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary. She holds certifications in Christian Counseling from Light College and Temperament Coaching from Cornerstone Ministries. Samantha and her husband, David, have been madly in love since 2005 and have a blended family with three children, Courtney, Vanessa, and Drake, and two grandchildren, Carson and Oliver. In her spare time, she enjoys home improvement projects and exploring the world with her husband David. Grateful for every experience in her life, Samantha is excited to do good in every opportunity God brings her way and to see His handiwork in every situation.
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Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Today we're celebrating our 200th episode of the podcast! THANKS to all who listen and share the podcast.
About Johnna
Johnna (pronounced John-NUH, named after her grandfather, John) is an author, {sporadic} blogger, speaker and all-time coordinator of chaos. She’s a wife, a mother of six, a homeschooler and a fourth generation Texan. She is passionate about sharing the eternal hope she found in Jesus when her life took an unexpected twist in 2007, following the birth of her firstborn son with a neural tube defect. It’s now her passion to encourage women to stop living timid lives of distraction and to bravely say yes to what God calls them to. Through her use of sarcasm and sentences, Johnna paints a picture of hope for eternity as well as offers an honest perspective of life’s challenges through her blog (JohnnaHensley.com) and in her latest book, Reckless Yes.
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Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
About Jeanetta
Jeanetta Bryant is a dynamic and compassionate leader in the special needs community. With over 10 years of experience in the industry and 4 years with Abilities Workshop, Inc. Her journey into this field began when her daughter was diagnosed with a medical condition. Over the last decade, Jeanetta has witnessed her child defy the odds and overcome their diagnoses, inspiring her to become an advocate, author, and speaker. She has written books, developed learning apps, and founded a non-profit organization to provide resources and support to families in need. She is known for her honesty, thoughtfulness, compassion, quick decision-making abilities, and her willingness to constantly learn and adapt to different audiences. At Abilities Workshop, Inc, Jeanetta works with parents, pastors, and teachers to help children with special needs reach their full potential. She is committed to working together with others to provide support, resources, and hope to those who need it most.
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Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Join the Rising Above staff as they reflect on 2023 and look forward to 2024!
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
About Amy
Amy and her husband, Brad, have been married for 24 years and have 4 children. Their youngest child, Grant, who is now 16, has tuberous sclerosis, a rare genetic condition that affects the major organs of the body. They have “tubers” growing on or in them, which often causes significant issues for the person. These “tubers” are benign tumors. Grant was diagnosed at 13 months old after he went through tests and scans due to seizures beginning at 12 months old. He has significant developmental delays due to the type of seizures he had as a baby. However, he is not physically delayed, and loves to play adaptive sports and enjoys music and singing. Her husband, Brad, is a full-time pastor, and they love ministering to others in our church and community. They have been at their current church for 19 years. She is a nurse and began that career later in life. Grant is a joy to their family, and they are grateful to be chosen to be his parents. They are thankful for all the ways the Lord has used this journey to teach them so many truths about Himself, and their verse for Grant has been Ephesians 3:20-21. God has done and continues to do, so much more than they could ask or imagine through throughout this special-needs journey.
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Instagram: @a.w.parker6
Email: bradandamyparker@bellsouth.net
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Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
About Sonya
Sonya is the founder and Executive Director of Possibility Place, a Christ-centered educational day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She is also the mother of two grown sons, one of which has autism and was the drive behind Possibility Place. Her passion is to see children and adults with special needs have every opportunity to reach goals beyond what was predicted for them with any diagnosis or label. Her dream is to see them fully integrated into a society that sees their value, a society that shifts the focus to what they CAN do instead of what they cannot.
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Learn more about Possibility Place!
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
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Facebook: @joniandfriends.idc
Instagram: @joniandfriends
Twitter: @JoniandFriends
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.
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Take Heart Special Moms website
Take Heart Special Moms podcast
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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