“I shared my family’s hurt and pain of feeling excluded and unaccepted by the very church that I, as its pastor, am called to love and serve. I shared offensive words shared with me regarding my autistic son’s needs. I shared how these actions created a wall between our family and the church. We felt unwelcome.” Shannon Blosser shares about church hurt, and where the church can grow.
Beyond the Clinical Hour: An Interview with Dr. Jim and Heather Sells: Podcast Episode 097
Recently, Catherine had a conversation with Dr. Jim and Heather Sells, authors of the new book “Beyond the Clinical Hour: How Counselors Can Partner with the Church to Address the Mental Health Crisis.” Jim, Heather and their co-author Dr. Amy Trout offer a valuable resource to both mental health professionals and ministry leaders as a way to meet the heartfelt mental health needs impacting both churches and our culture. Take a listen to this thought-provoking conversation.
The World is Different Now
Family Care Plans: Podcast Episode 091
My 3 Favorite Things About Night To Shine Podcast Episode: 087
Supporting Students with Invisible Disabilities Podcast Episode: 086
Welcome to Disability Ministry… What Would You Say You Do Here? Podcast Episode 085
Ministry Goals for 2024: Podcast Episode 082
Mental Health, Medicine and Ministry - September 19, 2023
The Value of Being Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: Podcast Episode 064
David reminds us in Psalm 139 that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made and that the works of God in us are truly wonderful. David helps us to understand the value of life because he reminds us that God knew us and formed us and designed us for his glory. In this week’s episode, we reflect on that Biblical truth and how the church is called to celebrate God’s wonderful works in all things, including disability.