One in five households care for a child with a disability Laura Wifler and Erin Smalley are included in this count as they are both mothers to daughters with special needs Over the years they have learned how to navigate parenting through the lens of disabilities Some days involve going to physical therapy or undergoing surgery other days include coping with a school bully or a difficult diagnosis Laura and Erin remind us that the smallest acts of inclusivity such as a kind word or a friendly smile can make all the difference Receive the book Like Me and the [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode At what point does the production of a church service become performance How can I overcome doubts about my salvation How do we approach people with special needs in communion Is cremation a pagan practice that christians should abstain from Should the church be vocal about the conflict in Israel and Palestine Today's Offer Reasons Christmas Isn't a Pagan Holiday Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core View our latest [... more]

Hans and Robby are back again this week with a brand new episode This week Hans Robby and Tom Griffin discuss special needs trust Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com Find us on YouTube Cardinal Advisors [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when Blair and Cat Cornell found out their son was going to be born with special needs it changed their lives for good and they're using that experience to change people's lives for the better Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Raising a child with special needs has many challenges Jolene Philo will help you discover how to use Love Languages to express love to your child with special needs as well as their siblings and your spouse It's a terrific conversation you won't want to miss Receive the book Sharing Love Abundantly in Special Needs Families for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources http www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast applying-love-languages-to-families-with-special-needs featured-resource-ctaIf you've [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when Blair and Cat Cornell found out their son was going to be born with moderate to severe special needs it changed their lives for good and they are now using that to change people's lives for the better Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Song of Solomon Thy teeth are like a flock of sheep that are even shorn which came up from the washing whereof every one bear twins and none is barren among them As the church reflects Christ's Seven fold anointing this description of the third attribute gives us more understanding of the anointing of Counsel Listen as we sink our teeth into this With a story from our Special Needs class to Illustrate [... more]

John Knox of the OPT Institute shared the new study about adoption that his organization commissioned by George Barna Committed to helping individuals understand the opportunities to choose life and adoption So many loving families want to adopt a child - even a special needs child - and we want to help share that opportunity that many mothers may not realize We can't ever give up on the good that can come from private infant adoptions - John Knox - The OPT Institute www opinstitute org [... more]

https cindyyorks com Cindy Yorks takes us on a Journey behind the Vault door Securing God's Truth [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Blair Cornell tells us how his family navigated raising their neuordivergent son and how they created a non-profit car club to help people with autism Craig Richardson Matthew Bryant and Paula Smith tells us about the story of Winston-Salem North Carolina's unconstitutional MAP Act Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Time Codes - JoyRide The Car Club Exclusively for Kids with Special Needs - North Carolina Wouldn't Let Paula Smith Sell Her House For Over A DecadeSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Don Arthurs and Erich Offenburg tell the story of their special needs program that won Columbiana the title of Nicest Place in America Ryan Stewart struggled with addiction for most of his early life until meeting people who would help him and want nothing in return Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate nbsp Time Codes - The Small Town Theater Company Making a Big Difference - Overcoming Addiction by Letting Others Help MeSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Psalms Concerning thy testimonies I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever The miracle of the letter Quaf is so so amazing and the application of this verse I tell in a story about two special needs no-verbal students http christiancarguy com [... more]

Paying for college can be some of the smartest money you'll ever spend but wouldn't it be great if someone else picked up part of the tab On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk about how you can get some of the nearly -billion dollars in scholarship money that is awarded to students each year Then he'll answer your questions on the financial topics you'd like to discuss See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Sandra Peoples paints a picture of what life looks like for many special needs families and how the church can better reach out and minister to these families Receive Sandra People's book Unexpected Blessings for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast experiencing-gods-grace-in-a-special-needs-family featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Psalms I have more understanding than all my teachers for thy testimonies are my meditation The Sages have taught for centuries that all are our teachers we can learn from everybody especially their testimony Robby shares a story from his special needs class http christiancarguy com Psalms Updated Ten Common Words Dictionary - New Piqqudim [... more]

Author and parent of a special needs son Stephanie Hubach called the program Stephanie is also a research fellow in disability ministries at Covenant Theological Seminary Her new book is titled Parenting Disabilities - Abiding in God's Presence www stephaniehubach com Hope for the Caregiver is the family caregiver outreach of Standing With Hope and is heard weekly on more than stations The podcast is downloaded in more than countries Please share this podcast with a caregiver you know and help us do more by clicking here www hopeforthecaregiver com giving [... more]

Link to The Ten Words PDF Like a seed of faith Robby had to grow in truth - Robby shares his Special Needs story Psalms mailto rdilmore truthnetwork com [... more]

Mark Negley knows what it's like to face the pain of loss and fight to build a new life from the ashes Over the past thirty years he has faced cancer raised a special needs child lost his beloved mother nearly lost his wife in a car accident and supported her through depression and mental health issues resulting from her brain injuries Tragically in Mark received the biggest blow of all when his wife of twenty years took her own life Click for More [... more]

Describing how his world was turned upside down when his son was diagnosed with severe autism Jason Hague talks about living with a broken heart and seemingly unanswered prayer and shares lessons he's learned about the challenges and joys of parenting a special needs child while relying on God for strength and hope Get Jason Hague's book Aching Joy for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast fighting-for-joy-as-a-special-needs-parent featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com [... more]

Attorney Jason Neufeld joined the show to discuss Elder Law ElderNeedsLaw com Medicaid and Special Needs Trusts From protecting your assets to providing for a special needs family member Jason breaks down the steps goals and pathways towards healthier finances for caregivers and their families https www elderneedslaw com medicaid-planning-attorney [... more]

Have you ever left the stove on Think about seniors families with special needs children who cook or maybe accidently leave a fork on the plate in a microwave There are many dangerous scenarios that can lead to kitchen fires Peter Thorpe a firefighter paramedic invented a product to help prevent these fires through his amazing invention FIREAVERT Enter the promo code CAREGIVER to receive an additional discount on this innovative solution to a need felt by so many caregivers USE PROMO CODE Caregiver [... more]

After doctors diagnosed their first-born son with autism Diane Dokko Kim and her husband grieved facing a lifetime of caring for a cognitively disabled child In her book Unbroken Faith she admits to struggling with adjusting their dreams and expectations for their beloved son rsquo s future Yet through this painful process they learned that God can handle their anger doubts and fears Now with their son reaching adulthood Diane uses her experiences to encourage parents of children with special needs She tells others about God rsquo s unbreakable promises limitless power and loving faithfulness She assures people that He [... more]

Using foundational Biblical truths Rhianna's upbeat nature is gracious refreshing and generates an empowering excitement to take on any obstacle with supernatural strength and courage Her journey of being mother to her amazing daughter Kaiya with severe special needs has led her to a tangible knowledge of those Biblical truths www RhiannaSanford com About Peter Rosenberger Now in his th year as a caregiver for his wife Gracie through her extreme medical challenges Peter Rosenberger draws upon his lifetime of experience to offer a lifeline to fellow caregivers His radio program Hope for the Caregiver is heard weekly on more [... more]

Darren and Stacey Gagnon share their inspiring story of adopting five special needs children as they discuss their extensive involvement with foster care and helping kids who've experienced abandonment and trauma They encourage listeners to consider how they too can support children in need of families Get the Gagnon family's book Cowboy Joel and the Wild Wild West for your donation of any amount https store focusonthefamily com singleitem checkout donation item don-daily-broadcast-product- - - - Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast offering-gods-love-to-children-without-families featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your [... more]

Aaron and Greg Tornquist return to the show to share their journey with Down Syndrome Aaron brings a zeal for life a great sense of humor and a spot on Elvis Tribute Hobby Greg is an award winning songwriter who offers a lifetime of wisdom to families living with a special needs child particularly those with Down Syndrome [... more]

From Hope for the Caregiver's LIVE Broadcast As a caregiver do you feel somewhat intimated by the need and the challenge There's a great scripture we discuss today that encourages you to keep PUSHING [... more]

Tele-medicine Virtual monitoring Emergency Contacts Engagement Safety Caregivers need these boxes checked and Gracie and I use a system doing all that and more Imagine a parent at the end of her rope while caring for a special needs child getting a daily phone call from a caring person breaking through the isolation to check on that stressed mom What kind of difference would that make It's all just one click away for you as a caregiver https mycompanion com protect [... more]

I invited my cousin Meredith to call the show and share her family's struggle and journey with their special needs daughter and the inability to attend school We see the chaos of the world but more than anything we just see the four walls of our home There's a lot of guilt You feel guilty if you send them or you feel guilty if you keep them home There's a lot of guilt as a caregiver As you will discover however Meredith is not only insightful and experienced as a caregiver but she is extremely funny and a brilliant woman [... more]

Kristan Hawkins President of Students for Life of America discusses the recent arrests of students in Washington D C for writing Black Pre-born Lives Matter in chalk on a sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood Then Emily Colson challenges cultural assumptions that special needs kids aren't valuable and encourages churches to help special needs families in their communities Part of Receive Emily's book Dancing With Max for your donation of any amount https store focusonthefamily com singleitem checkout donation item don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get More Episode Resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast be-the-pro-life-church-part- -of- If you've listened to [... more]

Emily Colson challenges cultural assumptions that special needs kids aren't valuable and encourages churches to help special needs families Part of Receive Emily's book Dancing With Max for your donation of any amount https store focusonthefamily com singleitem checkout donation item don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get More Episode Resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast be-the-pro-life-church-part- -of- If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Joe and Cindi Ferrini talk candidly about walking through life with their -year-old son Joey who has special needs Acknowledging the strain a child with disabilities can put on a family the Ferrinis tell what they did to strengthen their marriage in the midst of doctor visits therapy sessions and meeting Joey's continual needs They also talk about the importance of finding a care team or community of people who will be an emotional and practical support in the daily care of their child Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx [... more]

Lisa Sexton discusses her experiences with raising her special needs son Tyler Lisa and Tyler also share their amazing story of how with God's help Tyler has overcome the limitations of his disability to become a physician Part of Podcast users find today's related broadcast resources here https dbx focusonthefamily com media daily-broadcast overcoming-the-obstacles-of-cerebral-palsy-pt Your feedback would be really helpful to us Please visit http www focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey to take a brief survey less than minutes Thank you [... more]

Lisa Sexton discusses her experiences with raising her special needs son Tyler Lisa and Tyler also share their amazing story of how with God's help Tyler has overcome the limitations of his disability to become a physician Part of Podcast users find today's related broadcast resources here https dbx focusonthefamily com media daily-broadcast overcoming-the-obstacles-of-cerebral-palsy-pt Your feedback would be really helpful to us Please visit http www focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey to take a brief survey less than minutes Thank you [... more]

Some of the most expensive real estate for family caregivers is the peace of mind we crave but rarely find Here's a brief monologue from the show HopefortheCaregiver com radio that delves into this difficult subject for caregivers Sponsored by STANDING WITH HOPE [... more]

The time is NOW for caregivers to rethink how we give care You've seen the headlines https news yahoo com man- -charged-nursing-home- html https www cnn com us alejandro-ripley-killing index html These incidents are just from the last week I invited Mark Gray of Constant Companion to come on the show to discuss how their secure affordable reliable and easy to use new product can provide family caregivers the connection support and assistance so desperately needed Imagine a parent at the end of her rope caring for a special needs child getting a daily phone call from a caring person [... more]

Many years ago our family met President George W Bush when Gracie performed at an event with him Several weeks later I had an opportunity to return to the same venue Walking past the empty ballroom where the entire weight of the US Presidency stood briefly the contrast struck me Unlike the President's office Christ dwells within us and the full weight of HIS office never leaves is never dismantled and is not bound to geographical locations Jesus answered and said to him If anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We [... more]

Part of my ongoing series to invite special guests to the show to share encouraging thoughts about faith life the COVID- virus and even a chuckle or two Joni and Ken Tada are two of my favorite people in the whole world and Gracie and I are grateful to call them friends Joni and Gracie have recorded several duets and Ken wrote the forward to my book Hope for the Caregiver This remarkable couple brings a perspective and wisdom gleaned from a lifetime of trusting God through painful challenges From www joniandfriends com Joni is one of the world's leading [... more]

So many times we caregivers cry out to God for us to be delivered FROM these challenges Doing this for years however I'm learning that God meets us in it and delivers us THROUGH It In the process we discover our battle is not with our loved one's affliction but instead the battle is with ourselves From HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER on American Family Radio JAN See the full transcript of the show below Brought to you by HFTC January Live on American family radio this is Hope For The Caregiver This is Peter Rosenberger This is the nation's number [... more]

Yes I know it feels like the snowplow driver is listening to Lawrence Welk while we listen to Led Zepplin but in winter weather the safest place is often the place where you feel it's going maddeningly slow That also applies to our journey as caregivers We find that we must move at a pace we can't control and just like trying to pass a snowplow we run the risk of getting hurt if we try to circumvent A friend once told me Families move at the speed of their slowest members When serving as a caregiver the pace car [... more]

HFTC October Welcome to HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER on American Family Radio This is Peter Rosenberger We are LIVE and are thrilled to have you with us This is the nation's number one show for the family caregiver For those who are putting themselves between a vulnerable loved one and even worse disaster Maybe it's somebody who's aging maybe it's a special needs child maybe somebody who has an addiction issue whatever the impairment there's a caregiver How are you holding up How are you doing That's what this show is all about And we are glad to have you [... more]

It's a very short step from 'I don't want to live like that' to 'No one should live like that ' We need more protection for people - Nancy Valko www nancyvalko com Palliative and Hospice care continue to confuse so many caregivers While some programs offer amazing and beneficial services to families others seem to be detrimental Involving the Govt seems to give a stamp of approval of something but is it what it says it is How can we know Nancy Valko called HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER on Sirius XM's Family Talk Channel to discuss this Transcript of [... more]

This show starting by sharing some hilarious moments of my parents who listen to the show on Alexa Dad calls it A LEXUS We pivoted the show to point caregivers to tangible hope and referenced Lamentations - We took quite a few calls and even discussed the new song by Gracie and Russ Taff that is available below Our phone lines lit up and we talked with a father of a special needs son as well as two different daughters struggling to care for their mothers Along the way we gave them copies of Caregiver Landmines and How You Can [... more]

Excerpt from HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER on American Family Radio It's starting to dawn on a lot of us some of who are newer to this not so much but a lot of us have that realization Man this thing is not going to have the happy ending it's not going to have the happy ending that we want it's not going to get pretty In fact it's going to probably get worse And what do you do with that information What does hope look like in that And as I've struggled through these things and I've worked through these [... more]

Portion of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER Monologue The whole point of this is to speak clarity to a caregiver so that we're not floundering around wondering you know where do we go next What do we do What's going on And I go back to this whole thing with gun safety I think a lot of people rush to push their political ideology and very few people are rushing to push this in a ministry capacity and if you think about this with all of our United States' clergy combined even those from different faith we can still ask the [... more]

Statistically speaking someone orbiting an impaired or hate-filled individual attends a church temple or mosque Rather than waiting and debating over what to do can we not appeal to our clergy who collectively interact and influence a massive number of citizens While politicians and pundits speak to and from green screens and platforms pastors speak to families in dire circumstances Parents siblings spouses or children struggling with the behavior of someone they love fill pews and kneeling benches across America As their spiritual needs receive ministering why not encourage clergy to quietly and privately ask if that loved one or [... more]

Tammy in Tennessee called the show to share about her year journey through autism with her daughter Morgan Offering exceptional wisdom and tips for fellow parents as well as those in churches seeking to care for families with special needs Tammy humbly brings a wealth of insights in this call According to Tammy reaching out families living with autism doesn't just involve patience with the special needs member but for the family members as well She also mentioned how wonderful her church is and for those needing a church home in the Hendersonville TN area she whole-heartedly recommends Hendersonville First [... more]

All too many caregivers judge themselves without mercy - all we see are our mistakes But if we're going to judge ourselves and I don't recommend that we do let's at least judge ourselves fairly That means if we berate ourselves for our performance record then we need to also judge ourselves by our attendance record - which is flawless We keep showing up Now once we've established that showing up has value let's see if we can't work on showing up without feeling miserable [... more]

Take IT home and just love it When their son Jonah was born with severe disabilities in the 's a physician said these horrific words to Rob and Merrill Galbraith Stunned enraged heartbroken and desperately alone they struggled along the path of isolation so familiar to caregivers Rob a veteran Nashville producer songwriter and player Ronnie Milsap Kenny Rogers The Bacon Brothers to name a few returned to the show to share insights he learned from a tough journey that spanned years until their son's death Also returning to the show was Greg Tornquist and his son Aaron Aaron lives [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters NC Family President John L Rustin speaks with Darrell Allison president of Parents for Education Freedom in North Carolina PEFNC a statewide organization that seeks and supports greater educational opportunities for parents and students through school choice They discuss the recent expansion of school choice in North Carolina [... more]

This week Family Policy Matters features the first part of a powerful presentation given by former U S Senator and presidential candidate Rick Santorum at the North Carolina Family Policy Council's Major Speakers dinner event in Raleigh NC on March Senator Santorum shares some of his experiences being the father of a special needs child which are detailed further in a new book he co-authored with his wife Karen entitled Bella's Gift [... more]