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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 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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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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