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Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Christa Smith
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Christa Smith

Christa joins us today to talk about her parenting journey and the process of grieving what was typical and allowing the Lord to bring her and her husband to a place of acceptance. This experience brought her to where she is today, ministering to other families who find themselves on a disability journey.

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Rising Above MinistriesMarch 5, 2024Podcast Comment
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Deb Petermann
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Deb Petermann

Deb provides a unique perspective as the sibling of an individual with special needs, which has fueled her lifelong advocacy for the disability community.

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Rising Above MinistriesFebruary 27, 2024Podcast Comments
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Dawn Fry
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Dawn Fry

Today, our board chairman (and special-needs mom!) Dawn Fry joins us to share about her journey with her son, Austin, and how to persevere through joys and disappointments.

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Rising Above MinistriesFebruary 20, 2024Podcast Comment
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Missy Thompson
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Missy Thompson

Missy adopted a child with special-needs and now leads a thriving special-needs ministry at her church in Tennessee. You'll enjoy hearing how God has used her where she is planted!

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Rising Above MinistriesFebruary 13, 2024PodcastComment
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Amanda Vaden
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Amanda Vaden

Amanda Vaden joins us on today's episode to talk about her life's unexpected turn as a special-needs mom and how she has chosen joy.

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Rising Above MinistriesFebruary 6, 2024PodcastComment
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Conversations with Special-Needs Moms
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Conversations with Special-Needs Moms

We will have several special-needs moms joining us for "Conversations with Special-Needs Moms" about their journeys and God's faithfulness.

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Rising Above MinistriesJanuary 30, 2024PodcastComment
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Samantha Jones
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Samantha Jones

Samantha shares her heart for ministry, and how she uses her gifts in her current position at Benevolence United.

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Rising Above MinistriesJanuary 23, 2024PodcastComment
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Johnna Hensley
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Johnna Hensley

Johnna Hensley joins us to share her amazing journey as a special-needs mom who also became a foster and adoptive mom of six!

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Rising Above MinistriesJanuary 16, 2024PodcastComment
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Jeanetta Bryant
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Jeanetta Bryant

When Jeanetta’s daughter was given a diagnosis, the lists of ”she’ll never do’s” became long. Jeanetta took this challenge and worked diligently to help her daughter achieve her full potential.

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Rising Above MinistriesJanuary 9, 2024PodcastComment
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Happy New Year!
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Happy New Year!

Join the Rising Above staff as they reflect on 2023 and look forward to 2024!

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Rising Above MinistriesJanuary 2, 2024PodcastComment
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Amy Parker
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Amy Parker

Amy Parker shares about the journey with her son, Grant, and his diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis.

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Rising Above MinistriesDecember 19, 2023PodcastComment
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Sonya Craig
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Sonya Craig

Sonya Craig joins us on the podcast as an experienced special-needs mom who started a ministry called “Possibility Place.”

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Rising Above MinistriesDecember 12, 2023PodcastComment
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Joni Eareckson Tada
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Joni Eareckson Tada

What a privilege to have this amazing conversation with Joni Eareckson Tada, who has gone through life as a quadriplegic due to tragic diving accident when she was a teenager. We know you will be encouraged!

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Rising Above MinistriesDecember 5, 2023PodcastComment
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Flip Side series with Take Heart Moms
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Flip Side series with Take Heart Moms

The moms from the "Take Heart Special Moms" podcast (Carrie, Amy, and Sara) join Becky to discuss 'Avoiding the Comparison Trap.'

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Rising Above MinistriesNovember 28, 2023PodcastComment
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Flip Side series with Sandra & Melanie
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Flip Side series with Sandra & Melanie

Sandra & Melanie join Becky to discuss gratitude and how the practice of thankfulness can benefit our special-needs journey.

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Rising Above MinistriesNovember 21, 2023PodcastComment
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Flip Side series with Sandy Ramsey-Trayvick
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Flip Side series with Sandy Ramsey-Trayvick

Sandy Ramsey-Trayvick joins us as a part of our Flip Side series, as we continue to talk about our thought lives, and the perspective change that comes when we learn to see the flip side.

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Rising Above MinistriesNovember 14, 2023PodcastComment
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - The Flip Side with Steve & Kim
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - The Flip Side with Steve & Kim

Steve and Kim from the Rising Above office join Becky to discuss our November series, the Flip Side, and share their experiences of looking on the flip side in their own lives.

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Rising Above MinistriesNovember 7, 2023PodcastComment
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Sibling Takeover with Steve
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Sibling Takeover with Steve

For this episode of the podcast, Steve invited some special-needs siblings to join and share their experiences. 

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Rising Above MinistriesOctober 31, 2023PodcastComment
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Scott Maulsby
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Scott Maulsby

Scott Maulsby shares his journey as a special-needs adoptive dad, and the ups and downs he and his family have been through.

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Rising Above MinistriesOctober 24, 2023PodcastComment
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Sara Fleming
Rising Above with Becky Davidson - Sara Fleming

Sara shares her journey of learning to let go as she raises children with invisible disabilities.

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Rising Above MinistriesOctober 17, 2023PodcastComment
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Today, we had a farewell lunch with DeAnna before her family moves to Alabama. One of the great things about our new remote set-up is that she’ll still be able to be a part of the team here at Rising Above! So..it’s see you later for now,

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