Find Your Beautiful: Life Through the Eyes of a Christian Disabled Woman

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I am a woman with 3 societal strikes against me: I'm a Christian in a society where true faith is misrepresented and often mocked. I'm disabled, living life with severe physical limitations in a society not designed for me. I'm a woman in a society where females are still fighting for equality.…

Mandi Frantz


    • Apr 14, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    S5, Ep. 7: Don't Cry Over Spilled Seed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 8:10


    Mandi furthers her case about Sodom & Gamorrah by sharing the interpretation shift of Onan's story. Consider supporting this podcast for as little as $.99 per month: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findyourbeautiful/support  Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findyourbeautiful/support

    S5. Ep. 6: Philo's Link

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 7:42


    Mandi shares what the New Testament says about Sodom & Gamorrah and discusses the way Philo changed the biblical interpretation of this story. Consider supporting this podcast for as little as $.99 per month: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findyourbeautiful/support  Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findyourbeautiful/support

    S5, Ep. 5: The Truth of 2 Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 11:15


    What really were the sins of Sodom & Gamorrah? The truth may surprise you! Consider supporting this podcast for as little as $.99 per month: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findyourbeautiful/support  Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findyourbeautiful/support

    S5, Ep. 4: It's All Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 8:44


    Mandi shares a mind-blowing revelation about biblical celibacy that helped her see how God affirms marriage and sex.  Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findyourbeautiful/support

    S5, Ep. 3: The Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 10:37


    It is impossible for non-affirming Christians to maintain the traditional interpretation of Scripture regarding same-sex relationships without modifying the biblical interpretation of celibacy. In this episode, Mandi explains the conflict. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findyourbeautiful/support

    S5, Ep. 2: It's NOT Ancient History

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 9:49


    Is there evidence to support a need to reinterpret Scripture in regards to same-sex relationships? In this episode, Mandi shares her thoughts on this. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S5 Ep1: A Whole New World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 11:29


    Unwilling to give up her commitment to Christ and learning that His love is more inclusive that traditional interpretations give Him credit for, Mandi introduces the ideas behind the traditional view of evangelical view of homosexuality and opens the door to reconsidering the Scriptures. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S4, Ep. 2: Life Through the Eyes of a Disabled Black Pastor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 23:26


    Ordained Minister, Curtis Williams Jr. talks about his experience as a disabled Black church leader in America. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S4, Ep. 1.5: Fatherless (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 8:14


    What would you say to the parent who abandoned you? Hear Mandi's message to her father in this exclusive bonus episode. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S4, Ep: 01: Fatherless (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 10:50


    In a time when we often hear about fatherless sons, Mandi kicks off season 4 with a vulnerable look at what it's like being a fatherless daughter. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S03, Ep. 13: Big Kyle's Little Truffles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 21:16


    Listen to the way this young Autistic Black man turned his passion into a small business. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S3, Ep. 12: Black Disabled Lives Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 11:16


    Mandi talks about the Black Disabled Lives Matter Movement. WARNING: There is mature content in this episode that is not suitable for children. This episode may also be triggering for people who experience(d) racism and/or discrimination. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S3, Ep. 11: Is the Cat Alive or Dead?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 52:31


    This Valentine's Day special features a lovely disabled couple being interviewed by Mandi. They discuss life, love and disability. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S3, Ep. 10: The Beautiful Crowd

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 12:06


    Mandi talks about 3 social issues brought up by the Netflix series, Bridgerton! WARNING: There is mature content in this episode that is not suitable for children. This episode may also be triggering for survivors of sexual harassment, abuse, and/or assault. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S03, Ep. 09: Homeschooling with a Disability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 15:24


    What better way to learn about the homeschooling journey, the highs and lows, than from a child? Tune into the special episode featuring Mandi's son! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S03, Ep. 08: Let Freedom Reign

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 11:54


    When you're trapped by your body and your spirit, how do you Find Your Beautiful? Mandi shares her thoughts on what freedom looks like for her. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S03, Ep. 07: Taking on the Cobra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 13:09


    Listen in to see why Mandi thinks season 3 of Cobra Kai missed a huge opportunity to connect with the disability community. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S03, Ep. 06: Genesis 50:20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 9:13


    The housing scammer is being called out in this episode. Learn from Mandi's story so you know how to protect yourself. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S 03, EP 05: The Railroad Style Train Wreck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 13:02


    Finding a new home is hard for anyone. Toss in a pandemic, lots of extra needs, and scammers, and you've got a recipe for a podcast episode. Mandi shares part 1 of this journey. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S03, Ep. 04: Disability in Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 13:45


    After an eight month hiatus, Mandi returns to highlight the effects COVID-19 has had on her as a disabled woman and brings to light larger issues the pandemic has revealed for society. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S02, Ep. 07: Shadows Through Holiday Lights

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 11:24


    In this episode, Mandi overcomes a fear of sharing her truth and offers a personal experience with mental health during the holiday season. Website/Transcript --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S03, Ep. 3: Deconstructing Beauty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 12:28


    Mandi shares how playing the "Why Game" with God led her on a journey of Deconstruction. Find Me Online: Website | Facebook | Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S03 Ep. 2: COVID-19 & The Disability Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 9:55


    Mandi weighs in about 3 lessons to be learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic. Find Me Online: Website | Facebook | Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S03 Ep. 1: Breaking The Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 9:37


    In this season 3 launch, Mandi talks about breaking rules to Find Your Beautiful. Find Me Online: Website | Facebook | Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S02, Ep.13: The Inclusion War

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 9:59


    Mandi wraps up season 2 with a look at what true disability inclusion is and is not. Find Me Online: Website | Facebook | Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S02, Ep. 12: Inspiration Porn is an Addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 10:53


    All porn is addictive, including inspiration porn. Mandi helps you understand what inspiration porn is and why it's a thing to avoid. Find Me Online: Website | Facebook | Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S02, Ep. 11: The Disabled God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2020 10:15


    Mandi shares an important biblical fact that blows the traditional christian perspective of disability out of the water. Find Me Online: Website | Facebook | Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S02, Ep. 10: Disabled People Need Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2020 16:49


    Mandi tells you why people with disabilities need to be healed, but not cured, in this controversial view of biblical disability. Find Me Online: Website | Facebook |Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S02, Ep. 9: God's 2020 Disability Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 10:33


    Does God have 2020 vision about disability? In her first episode of the new decade, Mandi shares a controversial faith perspective on the origin of disability. Find Me Online: Website | Facebook | Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S02, EP. 8: The Million Dollar Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2019 15:11


    In this episode, Mandi answers those burning disability questions. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    Season 02, Ep. 6: Miss Independent

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2019 11:34


    In this episode, Mandi redefines equality and offers 4 practical steps for people with disabilities seeking employment. Website/Transcript --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S02, Ep. 5: If Only You Knew

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2019 10:34


    In this episode, Mandi talks about some shared experiences all women can experience after pregnancy and highlights issues she dealt with as a disabled parent. Find Me Online: Website/Transcript Facebook Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S02, Ep. 4: Special Delivery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2019 11:33


    In this episode, Mandi tells her birthing story. She shares intimate details in hopes of offering much needed information to other women like her. Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    S02, Ep. 3: Pregnancy Brain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 10:11


    In this episode, Mandi shares the challenges she faced during pregnancy as a disabled woman, drawing attention to the need for more published medical information. Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

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    S02, Ep. 2: #whatsupdoc

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2019 9:57


    In this episode, Mandi encourages listeners to stand up for justice and recognize positive change through her personal story of having her rights violated. Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    Season 2, Ep. 1: #whatsupdoc

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2019 9:34


    In this Season 2 launch, Mandi shares the beginning of her journey to motherhood and offers her listeners the chance to get in on an important hashtag campaign that could lead one step closer to disability inclusion. Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    Ep. 12: When You Believe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2019 12:59


    In this season 1 finale, Mandi candidly reviews the Find Your Beautiful journey, beyond this podcast. She goes on to share her vision for how she will carry out her calling of achieving social justice for the disability community through advocacy, education, storytelling, and most importantly by building authentic relationships. Transcript Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    Ep. 11: Are You Prejudice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 12:45


    "Lift your hands and worship," "Let us rise for...," "You're too pretty to be in a wheelchair." Often well meaning phrases and good intentioned people say and do ableist things. Microaggressions are experienced by marginalized people on a daily basis. However, we must ask ourselves if intent matters and where is the line between the fight for equality and an attitude of entitlement? These are the issues Mandi shares her thoughts on in this episode. Transcript Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    Ep 10: Most Churches Exclude Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2019 11:40


    Inclusion is a hot buzz word around disability today. Many churches are doing their part when it comes to ministering to people with disabilities. However, a church should be as diverse in its leadership as it is in its congregation. In this episode, Mandi calls for true inclusion in the church. Transcript Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    Ep. 9: Not Without My Disability

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2019 12:05


    Disabled, handicap, challenged, special needs...What's the right word? The disability world can feel like a minefield to "outsiders." In this episode, Mandi is going to give typically functioning people the chance to get inside the mind of a person with a disability in hopes of offering a guiding light. Transcript Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    Valentine's Day Special 2.14.19

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 6:16


    One of Mandi's not so secret loves is music. In this special, Mandi shares an original song dedicated to her one True Love. Transcript Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    Ep. 8: No More Excuses

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2019 13:06


    We are living in an emotionally heightened and sensitive society in America. Words and behaviors once acceptable can now put you in jail. In this ever-changing climate, it can be challenging for typically functioning people to really understand how to interact with their disabled peers. In this episode, Mandi speaks directly to the disability community, calling them out on things they are doing that hinder the social justice we desperately seek. Transcript Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    Ep. 7: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2019 9:57


    Intimacy is a scary thing to a lot of people! As a person who requires full personal care to live because of her disability, Mandi and her husband experience levels of intimacy many non-interabled couples do not. In today's episode, Mandi candidly shares about intimate moments with her husband, her feelings about them, and how to make them Beautiful. Transcript Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    Ep 6: Did I Do That??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2019 9:53


    Steve Urkel was famous for his nerdy clumsy ways. He has some of the most memorable catchphrases. One of Mandi's favorite catchphrases from this unique character is, "Did I do that?" In this episode, Mandi continues her love story, sharing some of the awkward "Did I do that?" moments she experienced with her husband. Transcript Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    Ep 5: What's Love Got to Do with It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 9:09


    Love has everything to do with everything! In this episode, Mandi shares some of her love story and the True Love that started it all. Transcript Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    Ep 4: Who Cares About Those Who Care?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2019 10:35


    In this episode, Mandi explores the struggles people with disabilities may face when needing full-time care and the lack of support for caregivers in America. Transcript Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    EP 3: Trapped Where I'm At

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2019 7:52


    Despite being on track to attend a terrific law school, Mandi found herself stuck in the Big Apple because of a flawed health care system. In this episode, Mandi continues the discussion about the American system and the catch 22s it forces people with disabilities to face. Transcript Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    Ep 2: My American Nightmare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2019 11:09


    This episode focuses on the catch 22's the American government forces people with disabilities to face. Transcript Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

    Ep 1: 3 Strikes and You're...Still Going!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2019 4:04


    Join Mandi in this brief introduction to the Find Your Beautiful podcast! Transcript Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findyourbeautiful/support

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