Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler sit down with Dave & Ann Wilson for real talk on parenting children with disabilities.
What if the hardest parts of parenting were actually opportunities for growth? On this inspiring episode of FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Abbie Halberstadt to unpacks her powerful philosophy: difficulty in life isn’t negative, but an opportunity for growth and sanctification.
Facing a child in crisis? Rechab and Brittany Gray recount their experience with their daughter’s sickle cell disease, encouraging parents in hard times.
My daughter granted peripheral vision for people marginalized around the world. Yet the Bible’s understanding of the disabled is indispensable for us all.
Raising a special-needs child has an ongoing effect on your marriage. Be sure not to let it override your marriage in a way that causes it to crumble.
Vaneetha Risner tells her story of how God has a purpose for her pain. Hear how she developed polio at 3 months of age and faced overwhelming adversity in her life.
Nathan Clarkson, points out 15 characteristics that join together to define a good man, including adventurous, devout, heroic, and emotional. He coaches parents who might be raising an artistic child like he was.
Nathan Clarkson talks about the unique role men play in God’s creation and points to Christ as the embodiment of all that a man should be.
Nathan Clarkson reflects on the first thirty years of his life as someone who is “different,” In his search to find his identity, Clarkson describes his journey to find out what a good man is and does.
Tracy Lane talks about anticipating the birth of her third child, a boy named Davis, that doctors identified as having Spina Bifida. Tracy talks about her journey towards surrender with God.
Do you have a child with special needs? Ginny Owens, Jennifer Shaw, Paul MIller, Sarah Parshall Perry, and Amy Julia Becker share stories of faith, joy, and hardship unique to parenting special children.
Joe and Cindi Ferrini talk candidly about walking through life with their 38-year-old son Joey, who has special needs.
Joe and Cindi Ferrini recall the birth of their son, Joey. First diagnosed with cerebral palsy, they were later devastated to learn Joey was also mentally impaired. The Ferrinis share how they emotionally processed Joey’s disabilities.
Dave Wilson, Ron Deal, Kyle Idleman, Lacey Buchanan, and Mary Kassian tell their stories of hurt and disappointment, and their biblical source of hope.
Pat and Tammy McLeod talk honestly about their son, Zach’s, brain injury. The McLeods share how the Lord has sustained them through the difficulties and comforts them in their grief over Zach’s continued disabilities.
Pat and Tammy McLeod remember the day their son, Zach, was injured in a high school scrimmage. Zach underwent emergency brain surgery, but continued to have setbacks. The McLeods tell of God’s nearness as Zach’s life and theirs.
Mike Berry explains the shift that happens to kids as they move into adolescence and parents become seemingly secondary to their child’s friends. Berry encourages parents to stay engaged and involved.
Mike Berry recalls the dark season of his parenting years when his son was out of control and injured another child. Berry tells how being willing to confess and offer grace to forgive is key in winning a child’s heart.
