Hope Anew Disability Podcast

When we understand how our children’s brains work, it will help us to better understand why they do certain things. It will help us to better love our child and to develop an action plan for what they need. This episode will help you have a better understanding of brain development and equip you as you come alongside your child.

It can be difficult to find parenting tips that really work in our diverse family situations. In this interview Jim & Lynn, founders of Connected Families, walk us through how to apply grace based parenting in our family.

Learn practical tactics for managing your child’s healthcare and realistic ways to rejuvenate yourself so you will be a better caregiver for your child.

In this interview, Lisa Sexton shares about her journey raising a child impacted by Cerebral Palsy, her emotional breakdown and attempt to take her life, and how there is beauty in her scars.

In this interview, Lisa Sexton shares about her journey raising a child impacted by Cerebral Palsy, her emotional breakdown and attempt to take her life, and how there is beauty in her scars.

In this interview, Dr. Tyler Sexton shares about his experience growing up with Cerebral Palsy and how Cerebral Palsy is part of the Great Physician's plan for his life.

In this conversation with Joannie, you will feel like you have sat down with a trusted friend over a cup of tea or coffee. Joannie shares stories from her experience as a mom and from helping others that will leave you feeling encouraged and more hopeful.

In this episode, Meg Apperson shares about her family's journey in special needs and her new book "Sky Full Of Stars."

In this interview, Jolene Philo shares how we can use the "5 Love Languages" to help traumatized children heal.

Thinking about our child's future is often overwhelming and many of us don't know where to start. In this episode, Rob Wrubel addresses some of the fears we have and gives us tangible first steps as we look ahead to planning for that time when we can no longer be there for our children.

In this episode, Jonathan & Sarah interview David Hirsch, the founder of the Special Needs Father's Network.

Each of our children is made in God's image and has been given a gift. In this interview, Andrea Moriarty shares how in leveraging her son Reid's passions, he has changed the world around him.

Brenda Jank, founder of Run Hard Rest Well, shares the importance of rest and practical tips for incorporating rest into your life, even when it seems impossible.

Jamie Sumner​ has written for the “New York Times” and the “Washington Post,” among many other publications. She is the author of the nonfiction book on motherhood, “Unbound,” and the middle-grade novel, “Roll with It.” She is also a mom to a son with cerebral palsy, and she writes and speaks about disability in literature. She loves stories that celebrate the grit and beauty in all kids. She and her family live in Nashville, Tennessee.

PTSD doesn’t just happen to soldiers and first responders. Children are also at risk for experiencing PTSD. In this interview, Jolene walks us through the causes and symptoms of PTSD in children and adolescents. She then provides practical steps that we as parents can take if we recognize these symptoms in our children.Jolene Philo is the mother of a son born with life-threatening special needs and the daughter of a father severely affected by multiple sclerosis. In her 25 years as an educator, she integrated children with special needs into her classroom. She’s written 5 books about caregiving, special needs parenting, and childhood PTSD. She recently co-authored a book with Dr. Gary Chapman about how parents of kids with special needs can use the 5 love languages in their families. Jolene speaks at conferences around the country and internationally, facilitates classes about childhood trauma for educators, and trains special needs ministry leaders and volunteers. She blogs at www.DifferentDream.com. She and her husband live in Iowa.

In this conversation, Jonathan & Sarah interview Jenn Soehnlin. Jenn is the mother of two young boys who are precious blessings and who both have special needs. She is the author of Embrace This Special Life: Learning to flourish as a mother of a child with special needs.

Gillian Marchenko shares her real, raw story that living with depression is still life.

Cleveland, OH – Caring for a family member with special needs often leaves couples with little free time, energy, money, sex, or fun. In Love All-Ways: Embracing Marriage Together on the Special Needs Journey, Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini encourage husbands and wives to embrace this unexpected special needs journey with grace and faithfulness that will strengthen their marriage to go the distance.“Our journey of decades is testimony that we can strive for and thrive in an alive and exciting marriage amidst the challenges, chaos, and crisis of doctors, surgeries, therapies, medical, mental, physical and emotional conditions, stress, (to name a few) etc. Our vows are the glue that keeps us going as we learn to rely on God on this one step at a time journey. We desire to encourage all marriages and families (mended, blended, splendid, and extended) on this journey with the hope that it is possible to have a vibrant marriage that will go the distance,” share Joe and Cindi.

In this interview, Diane Dokko Kim shares how she went from ministry to wrestling with God and the healing that took place.

As parents of children with special needs, it can be difficult finding those people who understand and get it. Sarah Broady shares about her journey in connecting with others.

In this interview, Colleen walks Jonathan and Sarah through how to REFRAME life’s circumstances. It isn’t clean. It isn’t easy. It can often leave you feeling like your life is an HGTV home remodeling show but it leads to a deep healing that only God can provide.

As parents of children impacted by disability & special needs, it can often seem like we are in survival mode. In this episode, Becky Davidson walks us through practical steps that we can apply to strengthen our families. Through this episode, you will be better equipped for the journey ahead of you.

Kristin is a foster to adopt Mom, national speaker, co-founder of Confessions of an Adoptive Parent, author of Born Broken: An Adoptive Journey. In this interview, she shares her family’s adoption story and the lessons she has learned along the way. Even if you are not an adoptive parent, what she has to say in this interview will resonate with you.

Life as a family impacted by special needs can be "messy." There are many aspects that are hard and create extra stressors. In this interview, Mike Berry, Founder of Confessions of an Adoptive Parent, shares about finding hope in the storm and lessons we can apply from his most recent book "Winning The Heart Of Your Child" that will help us navigate this journey.

Did you know that two people can experience the same event but process it differently? This is very true with how parents respond to a child’s diagnosis.In this episode, Jason and Sara share lessons that they have learned in their family’s journey. Jason and Sarah share how they each responded differently to their son Jack’s diagnosis of Autism. Jason shares what was the most helpful way Sara came alongside him as he was struggling with depression. Sara shares an encouraging word to couples where one spouse may be struggling with depression.Jason is the author of Aching Joy: Following God Through The Land Of Unanswered Prayer. You can order his book in the show notes.

In this episode, Jolene shares valuable realizations about life through her journey that began as child, as her dad had multiple sclerosis and continued as an adult when doctors discovered their son had a tracheoesophageal fistula.

When someone in your family is diagnosed with a disability, it can be difficult to move past the pain and confusion. Why did this happen? What will our lives look like now? But living in a family impacted by disability can be a special blessing!In this episode, we talk with Sandra about her unique journey in disability and how she has come to the point of being able to see the blessings!

Are you the parent of a child impacted by disability? Do you ever struggle with grief over the additional struggles your child faces or feel isolated and like no one “get’s it”. Many parents of children impacted by disability are struggling. Hope Anew provides a safe place to experience Christ-centered hope and healing.Today Jonathan and Sarah share about their family’s journey, how God has used it and introduce Hope Anew.