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Rising Above Ministries Podcast- Episode 057: Brett Welshymer- How Churches Can Come Alongside Special-Needs Families
Rising Above Ministries Podcast- Episode 057: Brett Welshymer- How Churches Can Come Alongside Special-Needs Families

We are thankful to have the opportunity to chat with Bret Welshymer from Joni and Friends about the ways churches can minister to the special-needs community.

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Rising Above MinistriesMarch 2, 2021Comment
Rising Above Ministries Podcast- Episode 056: Dawn & Lori - Managing the Chaos
Rising Above Ministries Podcast- Episode 056: Dawn & Lori - Managing the Chaos

Becky, Dawn, and Lori all have different ways they manage their chaos. We'd love to hear from any managers of chaos out there. Let us know how you manage the chaos!

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Rising Above MinistriesFebruary 23, 2021Comment
Rising Above Ministries Podcast- Episode 055: Jarell & Kinesha Roach: Marriage as special-needs parents
Rising Above Ministries Podcast- Episode 055: Jarell & Kinesha Roach: Marriage as special-needs parents

Hear from Jarell & Kinesha about their lives as special-needs parents and how their marriage continues to thrive in the midst of challenges. We would love for you to join them once again for our TWOgether Marriage Conference, a one-night virtual retreat for special-needs parents on February 26!

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Rising Above MinistriesFebruary 16, 2021Comment
Rising Above Ministries Podcast- Episode 054: Daniel & Dusti Brooks- Community
Rising Above Ministries Podcast- Episode 054: Daniel & Dusti Brooks- Community

Daniel & Dusti have so much to share about what they've learned as parents of a medically fragile child. We hope you'll listen and plan to join us for the virtual TWOgether Marriage Conference coming up! Sign up here!

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Rising Above MinistriesFebruary 9, 2021Comment
Rising Above Ministries Podcast- Episode 053 - Nixons: When you get a diagnosis too
Rising Above Ministries Podcast- Episode 053 - Nixons: When you get a diagnosis too

Eric and Candy have so much wisdom to share from their journey with children who have special needs as well as personal medical diagnoses. You will love hearing their journey and how they've used their experiences to encourage others.

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Rising Above MinistriesFebruary 2, 2021Comment
Rising Above Ministries Podcast- Episode 052 - How to prepare for a hospital visit during COVID-19
Rising Above Ministries Podcast- Episode 052 - How to prepare for a hospital visit during COVID-19

Dawn & Lori are joining Becky once again, this time to discuss how to prepare for a hospital visit during COVID-19, especially in regards to your adult child with special needs. We hope this will be helpful for our listeners to think through these issues before they arise.

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Rising Above MinistriesJanuary 26, 2021Comment
Rising Above Ministries Podcast- Episode 051- Katie Frugé: Special-Needs Parenting, Cancer, & Human Dignity
Rising Above Ministries Podcast- Episode 051- Katie Frugé: Special-Needs Parenting, Cancer, & Human Dignity

You will love hearing from Katie about the challenges she's faced, how she has seen the Lord prepare her along the way, and the way she chooses joy and family in the midst of trials. Katie is passionate about human dignity and people seeing the value all children have to bring as people made in the image of God.

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Rising Above MinistriesJanuary 19, 2021Comment
Rising Above Ministries Podcast- Episode 050 - Ann Scherff: Raising Multiple Children with Special Needs
Rising Above Ministries Podcast- Episode 050 - Ann Scherff: Raising Multiple Children with Special Needs

Ann Scherff is a new friend of Rising Above Ministries and has years of experience as a wife and special-needs mom. Hear her wisdom and stories of her experience of how she values the commitment of marriage even in the most difficult of challenges.

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Rising Above MinistriesJanuary 12, 2021Comment
Rising Above Ministries Podcast- Episode 049 - The Quarles: Dealing with an unexpected diagnosis
Rising Above Ministries Podcast- Episode 049 - The Quarles: Dealing with an unexpected diagnosis

The Quarles are long-time friends of Rising Above Ministries, and we are so grateful to hear their journey with their daughter Madelynn and her extremely rare genetic condition that has caused profound special needs. Along the way, the Quarles have seen the Lord provide and meet their needs, and you will love hearing their story.

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Rising Above MinistriesJanuary 5, 2021Comment
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 17 - End of Year Recap with Rising Above Staff
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 17 - End of Year Recap with Rising Above Staff

We are excited about all God has done in 2020 even in the midst of a global pandemic, and we look forward to what is to come in 2021! Hear more about where we have been and where we're headed in the future in this podcast with the Rising Above Ministries staff.

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Rising Above MinistriesDecember 29, 2020Comment
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 16 - Transitioning to Adulthood: Part 2
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 16 - Transitioning to Adulthood: Part 2

Listen as Becky talks about looking at the flip side this Thanksgiving!

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Rising Above MinistriesDecember 1, 2020Comment
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 15 - The Flip Side on Thanksgiving
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 15 - The Flip Side on Thanksgiving

Listen as Becky talks about looking at the flip side this Thanksgiving!

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Rising Above MinistriesNovember 24, 2020Comment
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 14 - Cassaundra Kemp
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 14 - Cassaundra Kemp

Enjoy hearing Cassaundra’s journey as a special-needs parent and the way she remembers God’s faithfulness along the way.

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Rising Above MinistriesNovember 17, 2020Comment
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 13- Extraordinary Legacy
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 13- Extraordinary Legacy

Enjoy hearing from two of our special-needs dads who will be a part of the Extraordinary Legacy conference on November 20. Join us for this event by signing up here: risingaboveministries.org/extraordinary-legacy

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Rising Above MinistriesNovember 10, 2020Comment
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 12- Sibling Chat
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 12- Sibling Chat

Enjoy hearing from two of our special-needs dads who will be a part of the Extraordinary Legacy conference on November 20. Join us for this event by signing up here: risingaboveministries.org/extraordinary-legacy

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Rising Above MinistriesNovember 3, 2020Comment
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 11 - Transitioning to Adulthood
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 11 - Transitioning to Adulthood

Our friends, Dawn and Lori, join us once again to have a conversation about the transition to adulthood. There is so much to consider, and they give some great advice and starting points to help you think through decisions that are best for your child and family during this pivotal life stage!

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Rising Above MinistriesOctober 27, 2020Comment
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 10 - Chris Pierce
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 10 - Chris Pierce

You will love hearing about Chris Pierce’s journey to adopt as well as how she adapted as a special needs mom! We are so thankful to have Chris on our Rising Above team!

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Rising Above MinistriesOctober 20, 2020Comment
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 9 - Betty Maamari
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 9 - Betty Maamari

We are so thankful for the connection we've made with Betty all the way in Beirut, Lebanon! We love the way God has answered our prayer to encourage and reach special needs moms all over the world, and we know you will be blessed to hear Betty's story!

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Rising Above MinistriesOctober 13, 2020Comment
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 8- Gregg Harper
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 8- Gregg Harper

Congressman Gregg Harper has a son with special needs, Livingston, and you will love hearing Gregg’s story of embracing his son, never putting limits on what he can achieve, and the lessons he's learned from Livingston along the way.

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Rising Above MinistriesOctober 6, 2020Comment
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 7 - Lee & Sandra Peoples
Rising Above Ministries Podcast - Season 3, Episode 7 - Lee & Sandra Peoples

We know you will enjoy hearing the Peoples and their real-life experience as they have walked through the special needs journey. They have so much wisdom to share about raising both a child with special needs and a typical child, as well as how to cultivate a healthy marriage. You will be blessed!

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Rising Above MinistriesOctober 6, 2020Comment
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This week on the podcast, our friend Mikayla shares about her journey raising her son, Bear. You will be so encouraged to hear her perspective on the many challenges her family has faced. 💙

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In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, our hosts discuss the challenges of stepping beyond the safety and familiarity of our homes and engaging a culture that often doesn’t know what to do with families like ours.  As dads, how can w
It's time, moms! Get this date on your calendar for 2026.🗓

You may notice this is actually a different weekend than it has been in the past, and we hope this will allow as many as possible to attend this event designed to love and encourage moms ra
We always love having our friend Sandy on the podcast! Check out her episode, the second in our Jesus Stories series, wherever you find your podcasts! 💙

Or here: www.risingaboveministries.org/podcast
We’d like to say a BIG thank you to First National Bank for hosting our local Moms Christmas Lunch this year. We are always grateful for the many ways you support special-needs families. ❤️🎄

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