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Show Notes for Podcast 69 – “Support, Encouragement, Ideas, Training, Resources for YOU” Today on the Podcast we are talking about all the ways that we engage with and support parents and caregivers and also ministry leaders.  If you are feeling stuck or isolated, need to brainstorm some ideas over a puzzle or concern, would like to know of resources, or if you just need someone to talk to, give this podcast a listen. You may find something that resonates with you. We invite you to engage with us in a way you think would be helpful to you. Champions4Parents […] The post C4P 69 – “Support, Encouragement, Ideas, Training, Resources for YOU” appeared first on Champions4parents.

Show Notes for Podcast 68 – “Why You Should Come to DATC2025” On May 1st through 3rd, we had the wonderful privilege of attending, speaking at, and having an exhibitor table at the Disability and the Church 2024 (a/k/a DATC2024) Conference put on by Key Ministry and the Tim Tebow Foundation. The Disability and the Church conference was such an amazing time. Where else can you be with 500 other people with the same passion – supporting individuals living with disability and their families by working to ensure a place for them to integrate into church life. Join us as […] The post C4P 68 – “Why You Should Come to DATC2025” appeared first on Champions4parents.

Most of us face some kind of crisis in our lifetimes. Families affected by disability encounter situations that could be considered – catastrophes, dilemmas, disasters, emergencies, or troublesome – often and sometimes daily, at least during some seasons.  As we go through the crisis, we may feel a whole range of emotions. We may feel anxious, guilty, angry, afraid, confused, hopeless, vulnerable, and maybe even helpless.  Join us as we discuss what we can do during these stressful situations. If this Podcast has been helpful to you, we invite you to check out more Podcasts and our Blogs on our […] The post C4P 67 – Working Through Crisis appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 passionate about keeping disability ministry on many levels moving and growing and about supporting those along the way who want to participate in the movement. We are very optimistic. We see many ministry leaders’ mindsets changing and gaining a better understanding of people with disabilities and their role in the church. We are hopeful because we are also observing that more of God’s people at large are intentionally enfolding our friends with disabilities in church […] The post C4P 66 – “Disability Ministry – A Whole Church Ministry or a Department?” appeared first on Champions4parents.

Today on the podcast we are talking about perseverance – pushing through those hard times. We all have them.  Recently we asked some folks in our local support group and in our Champions4Parents Facebook Community group four questions about how they persevere when it’s tough and what encourages them. Whether you are a parent, another type of caregiver, or you work with children or adults with disabilities in the church setting, this podcast is for you. Tune in for inspiration and encouragement.  If this Podcast shows itself helpful to you, we invite you to check out more Podcasts and our […] The post C4P 65 – Perseverance – How to Push Through in the Hard Times appeared first on Champions4parents.

Today on the podcast we are talking about creating environments where those with disabilities can push through discouragement, grow, shine, and bring to the world what they were intended to bring. Whether you are a parent, another type of caregiver, or you work with someone with disability in the church setting, this podcast is for you. Tune in as we take a different route. Instead of approaching this from the disability itself, let’s start with all of the ABILITIES. Let’s reframe.  If this Podcast shows itself helpful to you, we invite you to check out more Podcasts and our Blogs […] The post C4P 64 – Dispelling Discouragement in Disability by Reframing appeared first on Champions4parents.

Show Notes for Podcast 63 – “Trailmap for Life” Today on the Podcast we introduce you to a free Life Skills resource and invite you to join us in providing input to the organization that created it to address some of the needs of the disability community.  Most of us, as adults, are in pursuit of making life better, of doing life more efficiently, of maximizing the resources that are available to us, of using our gifts and talents with good benefit to us and to others. We want our children and friends with disabilities who have reached adulthood to […] The post C4P 63 – Trailmap for Life appeared first on Champions4parents.

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. Can you relate?  Join us on the Podcast today as we share some ideas that may make it easier for you to GET to sleep and to GET BACK to sleep. As we promised in this Podcast: Here is the link with a few tips from Healthline.com: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-tips-to-sleep-better If this Podcast has been helpful to you, we invite you to check out more Podcasts and our Blogs on our website: Champions4Parents.com. If you would like to […] The post C4P 62 – Sleep Issues appeared first on Champions4parents.

Recently we had the privilege of teaching a class of adults with disabilities for six weeks. We heard their victories and we also heard their hurts. Many of them have had countless experiences of cruelty and thoughtlessness acted out toward them. When we looked into their eyes as they were telling their stories of abuse and persecution and being overlooked, underappreciated, and undervalued, it broke our hearts to see that pain.  The question is how do we help our friends with disabilities take next steps? Join us on the Podcast today as we endeavor to start the conversation of how […] The post C4P 61 –Helping Adults with Disabilities Navigate the Hurts of being Misunderstood and Undervalued. appeared first on Champions4parents.

Join us on this Podcast entitled “MELTDOWNS” as we discuss what meltdowns can look like and how we can support individual children or adults with disabilities showing signs of a potential meltdown coming or when they are in the midst of a full-on meltdown. We cover some potential triggers and strategies to put in place. Here are some links of good resources that we mention in the podcast: Helping to bring back the calm for the caregiver or ministry person as well as the individual with disabilities: 8 ways to stimulate your vagus nerve and ease anxiety :https://happiful.com/8-ways-to-stimulate-your-vagus-nerve-and-ease-anxiety Great resources […] The post C4P 60 – MELTDOWNS appeared first on Champions4parents.

Join us on this Podcast entitled “The Challenges of Traveling with Disability” as we discuss some of the unique challenges special needs families encounter while traveling. The resilience of families affected by disability never ceases to amaze us. There is this underlying persistence and grit that propels forward motion to do what needs doing moment by moment.  God is in these moments. Our children, siblings, and friends with disabilities are fearfully and wonderfully made by a loving Creator. There is a greater reason and purpose for the struggles and challenges we face. He tells us over and over in the […] The post C4P 59 – The Challenges of Traveling with Disability appeared first on Champions4parents.

Join us on this Podcast entitled “Every Child Needs?” as we discuss some things we learned at a recent appreciation lunch/training for volunteers in the disability ministry of our church. Listen in as we talk a little more about these four things that Every Child Needs: To know Jesus personally. To be known by name. To be prayed for weekly. To be discipled. If you would like support in brainstorming ideas on this or any topic specific or of concern to you, please don’t hesitate to email us at Champions4Parents@gmailcom. We would love to hear from you.  We offer — […] The post C4P 58 – Every Child Needs? appeared first on Champions4parents.

Join us on this Podcast entitled “Special Needs or Disabled?” as we discuss the words used to describe people with disabilities.  There are strong opinions around the language of disability. […] The post C4P 57 – Special Needs or Disabled? appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 Effectively” to find out ways […] The post C4P 56 – Tips for Ministry Folks to Serve more Effectively appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 what you used to be […] The post C4P 55 – Feeling Lonely? appeared first on Champions4parents.

Raising children with disabilities is challenging. Along the journey, we, as parents, learn some things. Join us on this Podcast entitled “Lessons Learned Raising a Child with Disabilities” and hear […] The post C4P 54 – Lessons Learned Raising a Child with Disabilities appeared first on Champions4parents.

Family. Sometimes extended family including folks like Grandparents, Siblings, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, etc. are very helpful as we navigate life with a child with disabilities. Other times, family gatherings are […] The post C4P 53 – Surviving Extended Family Events appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 different ways […] The post C4P 52 – Find and Connect with Community  appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 dad and what he […] The post C4P 51 – The Plight of the Dad appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 – here’s the question […] The post C4P 50 – Nourishing You Mama appeared first on Champions4parents.