Rising Above Ministries
Cart 0
Encouragement News & Updates Contact
Donate
Our Story Our Why Staff
Event List Clay Shoot Volunteer
Community Groups
Free Resources Rising Above with Becky Davidson Podcast Rising Above Dads Podcast Apparel & Books Retreat Experiences Small Group Resources Resources in Spanish Resources in Arabic Church Resources
Cart 0
About Our Story Our Why Staff Events Event List Clay Shoot Volunteer Community Community Groups EncouragementNews & Updates Resources Free Resources Rising Above with Becky Davidson Podcast Rising Above Dads Podcast Apparel & Books Retreat Experiences Small Group Resources Resources in Spanish Resources in Arabic Church Resources Contact
Rising Above Ministries
Lifting up the special needs community
Donate
Rising Above Dads -From Plan A to Plan B: A Father's Perspective
Rising Above Dads -From Plan A to Plan B: A Father's Perspective

In this episode of Rising Above Dads, hosts Steve Chatman, Daniel Brooks, and Dustin Rawls engage in a heartfelt discussion about the realities of parenting children with disabilities.

Read More
Carrissa MackieMay 8, 2025Comment
Rising Above Dads - Stuck? What To Do When You Don’t Like Your Story.
Rising Above Dads - Stuck? What To Do When You Don’t Like Your Story.

In this honest and heartfelt episode of Rising Above Dads, hosts Steve Chatman, Daniel Brooks, and Dustin Rawls dive into the emotional realities of being a special-needs dad—especially when the journey feels overwhelming and unfair.

Read More
Carrissa MackieMay 1, 2025Comment
Rising Above Dads - Expectations vs. Reality in Special-Needs Fatherhood
Rising Above Dads - Expectations vs. Reality in Special-Needs Fatherhood

In the debut episode of Rising Above Dads, three fathers share honest, vulnerable stories about adjusting to life as special-needs dads. Through humor, faith, and raw emotion, they explore what it means to grieve unmet expectations, navigate anger, and find hope in the unexpected journey of parenting children with disabilities.

Read More
Carrissa MackieApril 24, 2025Comment
Newer
 
Rising Above Ministries
DONATE
 

Mailing Address:

PO Box 222, Cookeville, TN 38503

(931) 526-7473

Privacy policy
Terms of Service

 

Navigation

HOME
THE STAFF
EVENTS
VOLUNTEER
PODCAST
ENCOURAGEMENT

CONTACT

Subscribe

Receive updates & newsletters from us!

We respect your privacy and will never share your email address

Thank you!
New episodes of one of your favorite podcasts are being recorded as we speak! Rising Above Dad’s podcast is coming back SOON. Send this to your favorite special needs dad and be on the look out for new releases! 🎉
Thank you to our title sponsors so far for our first annual Jeff Davidson Memorial Clay Shoot! Interested in becoming a sponsor with exclusive promotion at our event? Send us an email at schatman@risingaboveministries.org!
Introducing @mikaylakmckenzie to our speaker lineup at By The Brook 2026! It’s real and honest testimonies that help us be the moms and caregivers God has asked us to be. We’re so excited to hear her story. 

Give some love to Mikayla and
In Part 2 of Conversations with Catherine on Rising Above with Becky Davidson, Becky is joined
by special needs mom Mikayla McKenzie and trauma counselor Catherine for an honest
conversation about the hidden toll of caregiving. Together, they explore
Join us for the First Annual Jeff Davidson Memorial Clay Shoot!

Gather your team and get ready for a day of fun, friendly competition, and meaningful impact. Teams will rotate through shooting stations, competing for top scores while supporting a ca

© 2023 Rising Above Ministries | Website design by Foxtrot Branding

Rising Above Ministries
931-526-7473 cmackie@risingaboveminitries.org
Hours